Bureau County Board met April 12.
Here is the agenda as provided by the Board:
CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Dale Anderson
ROLL CALL - Mrs. Hieronymus
INVOCATION - Derek Whited
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVING OF MINUTES
Approval of Board Minutes from March 14, 2017, Regular Meeting
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS - Mrs. Hieronymus
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Trustees to Van Orin Repose Cemetery Assoc. Reappoint Charles Fischer and Karen Carlson as trustees whose term will expire Feb.10, 2023. Appoint Larry Scriba as trustee to fulfill term of James Anderson whose term will expire on Feb.10, 2023. Appoint Ladd Fire Trustee Appoint Terry Linnig as Trustee to the Ladd Fire Protection District for a 3 year term beginning July 1, 2017. Appoint LaMoille Fire Trustee Appoint Keith McLane as Trustee to the LaMoille Fire Protection District for a term of 3 years beginning May 1, 2017. Appoint Sheffield Fire Trustee Appoint Robert Sprowls as trustee to the Sheffield Fire Protection District for a 3 year term beginning May 1, 2017. Appoint Wyanet Fire Trustee Appoint Sandra Jo Thompson as Trustee to the Wyanet Fire Protection District for a term of 3 years beginning May 1, 2017.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Teamsters 722 requests to appear to discuss wages- Lisa Sims, Union Steward Proclamation of Telecommunicators Week Declare and proclaim week of April 9-15 as National Telecommunicators Week BPART Resolution Approve of the Section 5311 - Downstate Operating Assistance Grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2018.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. EMA AND ZONING - Ms. Lilley
1. Approve of Conditional Use to build grain bins/conveyors. Kasbeer Farmers Elevator Company; North side of 2460 N Ave/2040 E in Kasbeer
2. Approve Rezone property from M-2 to B-3 to build a retail business. Robert Cissell; South side of Rt 6/34 in Sheffield
3. Approve Conditional Use for storage of fuel gasses for resale (propane). Robert Cissell; South side of Rt 6/34 in Sheffield Summary of Zoning Hearings Zoning Comm Report EMA Report
B. HEALTH DEPT - Mrs. Volker
C. ANIMAL CONTROL - Mr. Robinson
1. Reviewing County Ordinances Animal Control Report
D. FEES AND SALARIES/LABOR RELATIONS - Mrs. Entwhistle
1. April Taxes Received Report Accept to place on file the Taxes Received Report and approve transfer of public safety sales tax to general fund.
2. Place on file - Circuit Clerk Report, Sheriff Report, County Clerk Report Fees and Salaries Comm Report
E. TRANSPORTATION (Highways, Roads & Bridges, Weeds) - Mr. Rabe
1. Highway Resolution to Accept Low Bid for Replacement of Culvert Approve Resolution accepting low bid for culvert replacement on CH 9 near Thomas.
2. Highway Resolution for Acceptance of Low Bid for Culvert Repair Approve resolution accepting low bid for culvert repair on CH 24 northwest of Tiskilwa.
3. Highway Resolution to Accept Low Bid from Porter Brothers Approve resolution to accept low bid for various townships seal coat maintenance materials from Porter Brothers.
4. Highway Resolution to Accept Low Bid from Pavement Maintenance Services Approve resolution to accept low bid for various Township sealcoat maintenance materials from Pavement Maintenance Services. Hwy Committee Report
F. INSURANCE - Mr. Kohr
1. CIRMA meeting is to be held on April 27th Insurance Committee Report
G. LAW, MEMORIALS & RULES/ASSESSMENTS - Mrs. Marini
1. Place on file Coroner's Report, Public Defender Report, Assessor's Report
2. Review and Release Executive Session Minutes. Approve of the release of Executive Session minutes from County Board meetings in May 10, 2016, June 14, 2016, August 9, 2016, October 11, 2016, December 13, 2016.
3. Receiving requests for GIS information. Considering charging a fee for the GIS information. Law Committee Report Assessor's Report
H. BUILDING AND GROUNDS, PRINTING AND STATIONERY - Mrs. Warren
1. Lawn Bids and Snow/Ice removal Bids Received two bids ($4,500 and 3,500) for lawn care. Accept bid ($3,500) from Sargent. Two bids ($1,350 and 1,500) received for snow/ice removal. Accept bid ($1500) from Sargent.
2. Sheriff needs to replace a shower at the Jail. Approve replacement of shower at a cost of $11,819. It's an emergency repair that needs to be done.
3. Repair the West Entry wall at the courthouse. Approve of Key Builders to do repair at a cost of $4,445.
4. Requests for using Soldiers and Sailors Park and Courthouse lawn Approve of use of park/courthouse for Homestead Festival on September 8,9,10. Approve of the Optimists to use park/courthouse on April 15 at 10:00 am. Approve of IN HOME CARE to use the Park on May 29 from 9am-11am.
5. Sheriff's Department has received grants for computer monitors, tazers, and vests. Printing and Stationery Comm Report Building and Grounds Comm Report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS LIQUOR LICENSE, DANCE HALLS, MOTELS - Dale Anderson HOUSING AUTHORITY - Mr. Baracani TOURISM - Mrs. Stetson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Mr. Cain PROBATION, CRIME - Mrs. Marini, Mr. Donarski COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - Mrs. Entwhistle EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD (E911) - Mr. Rabe COMPUTER COMMITTEE - Mrs. Entwhistle, Mr. Whited
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Approve All Claims for Month of April
EXECUTIVE SESSION Litigation and Negotiations
Old Business
New Business Approve of the labor contract with Sheriff employees union PBLC.
Adjourn To May 9, 2017.
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