Bureau County Board met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order:
- Mrs. Marshann Entwhistle
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Hieronymus
Present: Andersond, Andersonr, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited
Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, Thacker
Invocation:
- Derek Whited
Pledge of Allegiance
Approving of Minutes:
Approval of Board Minutes from March 14, 2017, Regular Meeting - It was moved by Mr. Dobrich, seconded by Mrs. Stetson, for approval of the minutes. On vote, motion carried.
Reading of Communications:
- Mrs. Hieronymus had one letter to read which was from Illinois Department of Transportation stating the resolution authorizing the transfer of $54,200 of Surface Transportation Program funds for partial reimbursement of the Bureau County Engineer's salary was approved by the department on March 3, 2017.
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. Mrs. Entwhistle made those appointments and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
Appointment to Van Orin Repose Cemetery
Appoint Ladd Fire Trustee
Appoint Terry Linnig as Trustee to the Ladd Fire Protection District for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2017. Mrs. Entwhistle made that appointment and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
Appointment to Ladd Fire Protection District
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. Mrs. Entwhistle made that appointment and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
Appointment to LaMoille Fire Protection District
Appoint Sheffield Fire Trustee
Appoint Robert Sprowls as trustee to the Sheffield Fire Protection District for a 3-year term beginning May 1, 2017. Mrs. Entwhistle made that appointment and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
Appointment to Sheffield Fire Protection District
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. Mrs. Entwhistle made that appointment and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
Appointment to Wyanet Fire Protection District
Public Comment:
Teamsters 722 requests to appear to discuss wages- Lisa Sims, Union Steward
Lisa Sims addressed the Board stating the employees of the County are looking for a living wage. They are being offered an hourly increase of $ .35 an hour, which is unacceptable. Some of the County employees are working other jobs to supplement their incomes in order to stay off of Public Aid. They would like to get the starting salary up to $12 per hour and then everyone else could be adjusted accordingly. They had examples of what other counties are paying their employees, and Bureau County is one of the lowest. Ms. Sims said they are looking for a decent wage, and she thanked the Board for the time to speak.
Proclamation of Telecommunicators Week
Declare and proclaim week of April 9-15 as National Telecommunicators Week - Mrs. Entwhistle read the Proclamation, and it was moved by Mr. Rabe, seconded by Mr. Robinson, that it be approved. On vote, motion carried.
Proclamation of 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. Mrs. Entwhistle asked for a motion, and Mr. Dobrich moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement
Standing Committee Reports:
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
Ms. Lilley presented the Resolution for the conditional use for building the grain bins and conveyors. It was approved by all committees and there were no objections. Ms. Lilley moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Rabe. On vote, motion carried.
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
Minutes Bureau County Board April 12, 2017
Bureau County Page 3 Updated 5/3/2017 2:32 PM
Ms. Lilley presented the rezone for the Cissell property from M-2 to B-3. It was approved by all committees, there were no objections, and Ms. Lilley moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
3. Approve Conditional Use for storage of fuel gases for resale (propane).
Robert Cissell; South side of Rt 6/34 in Sheffield -
Ms. Lilley presented the conditional use for the storage of fuel gases for resale. It was recommended by all committees, and there were no objections. Ms. Lilley moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Cain. On vote, motion carried.
Summary of Zoning Hearings
Zoning Comm Report
EMA Report
Mr. Robinson asked about an intergovernmental agreement between Bureau and Stark Counties that was discussed at a previous County Board meeting. Stark County is wanting help with its emergency management program because it is has lost its grant money and needs help getting up to date. Mrs. Entwhistle said that Chairman Anderson asked Keenan and the administrator to work on it with the legal department. Mr. Robinson wanted to know what the benefit would be for Bureau County. Keenan Campbell responded that right now Bureau County Emergency Management has mutual aid agreements statewide so IEMA can request that Bureau County and its resources and people go anywhere in the state for free. With Stark County being in the dire position they are, it is opening up a liability for the entire region to have to carry their load. So when it was brought up in Committee, it was suggested they work on an agreement so Stark County will pay a revenue stream to our County for our services. Keenan said there may be no financial benefit to Bureau County without an intergovernmental agreement. With the agreement, Stark County will pay Bureau County for part of Keenan's salary and time. Keenan said it is not a matter of it being a funding issue for Stark County's program, but rather an issue of not having trained people to do the job. No agreement has been put together yet, it is still being discussed, and no action was taken.
Health Dept - Mrs. Volker:
Mrs. Volker said she has an interest and feels there should be a way to give better service to veterans with mental health issues. She has spoken to Mr. Kinzinger and Mr. Weaver about the need for services. She thought we should let others know we are trying to bring services together. Marshall County has a program called RAP for which they got a grant that was originally for four to six years. They are now in year eleven or twelve. It is all citizen volunteers. She said suicide rates are up, and RAP identifies those needing help and gets them treatment.
Animal Control - Mr. Robinson:
1. Reviewing County Ordinances
Mr. Robinson reported that the Animal Control Committee is reviewing the County ordinances and the contracts they have with various villages for animal control services. They have asked Scott Robbins, Animal Control officer, to see how other counties do it. They expect to have more information next month.
Animal Control Report
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.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the taxes received report and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mr. Whited. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle moved to transfer $72,303.08 from Public Safety Sales Tax to the General Fund, seconded by Mrs. Feeney. On vote, motion carried.
2. Place on file - Circuit Clerk Report, Sheriff Report, County Clerk Report
Mrs. Entwhistle reported that the Sheriff received a check from the Circuit Clerk's Office in the amount of $60 to be deposited in the Vehicle Procurement Fund. It is court-funded income derived from fees gained through court supervision cases. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle reported that Sheriff Reed received payment from CIRMA totaling $12,988.05 to be deposited in the General Fund by the Bureau County Treasurer. This is an insurance payout for the loss of a vehicle and equipment incurred when a squad caught fire in November 2016.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the Sheriff's earnings report for March of $6,631.14 and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the Circuit Clerk's Earnings and Expenditures Report for March of $22,550.49, Interest Traffic/Criminal/Civil checking of $25.28, Interest/Savings of $ .65, Bond Forfeiture of $900.00, March Passport Fees of $975.00, and March photocopies of $97.00. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the County Clerk's Earnings and Expenditures Report for March of $11,283.52 and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mr. Donarski. On vote, motion carried.
Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk Reports
Fees and Salaries Comm Report
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. The Transportation Committee considered the bids and recommended approval of the low bid of $64,868.00 for a construction contract with Illinois Valley Excavating. Mr. Rabe moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Ayes: Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, Thacker, And Dale Anderson
Resolution for Replacement of a Culvert on CH 9
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. The Transportation Committee considered the bids and recommended approval of the low bid of $43,949 for a construction contract with Curnyn Construction. Mr. Rabe moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Baracani. Ayes: Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Dale Anderson, Mccook, And Thacker.
Resolution to Repair Culvert on CH 24
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. The Townships with amounts are as follows:
Arispie $51,724.34
Hall $24,136.18
Concord 53,836.46
LaMoille 33,477.19
Fairfield 36,590.51
Macon 60,854.08
Gold 19,840.84
Manlius 54,507.18
Greenville 60,712.48
Walnut 89,860.11
Mr. Rabe moved to accept the low bid from Porter Brothers for the various townships' seal coat maintenance materials, seconded by Mr. Rediger. Ayes: Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Dale Anderson, Mccook, And Thacker.
Resolution/Low Bids by Porter Bros.
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. The townships with amounts are as follows:
Berlin $149,121.15
Mineral $40,771.51
Indiantown 68,902.65
Ohio 96,380.80
Milo 34,873.76
Westfield 19,276.35
Wyanet 70,587.25
Mr. Rabe moved to accept the low bid for various township sealcoat maintenance materials from Pavement Maintenance Services, seconded by Mrs. Stetson. Ayes: Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Dale Anderson, Mccook, And Thacker.
Resolution/Low Bids by Pavement Maintenance Services
Hwy Committee Report
Insurance - Mr. Kohr:
1. CIRMA meeting is to be held on April 27th
Sharon Schallhorn, County Administrator, will represent the County at the next CIRMA meeting to be held on April 27.
Janice Wamhoff, County coroner, was recognized for her efforts in waging war against heroin.
Insurance Committee Report
Law, Memorials & Rules/Assessments - Mrs. Marini:
1. Place on file Coroner's Report, Public Defender Report, Assessor's Report
Mrs. Marini presented the coroner's report for March which showed 24 coroner's cases, 5 death investigations, 1 autopsy, 19 cremations, and income of $5100. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Marini reported that the Assessor had income of $447.50 and moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mrs. Feeney. On vote, motion carried.
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.
Mrs. Marini reported that the State's Attorney and the Law Committee reviewed the Executive Session minutes from 2016, and determined that May, June, August, October and December could be opened. She so moved, seconded by Mr. Donarski. On vote, motion carried.
3. Receiving requests for GIS information.
Considering charging a fee for the GIS information. It was reported that the Assessor's office is getting requests for GIS information. Last month they got a request from FEMA which they did grant. They are now getting a request from the Census Bureau. Mr. Sweeney feels the County should charge for the information because it is a major expense. After checking around, it was thought the fee should be $1200, which is what was charged in the past. The committee does not have a recommendation yet on the charge. It was pointed out that GIS is not subject to FOIA requests.
Law Committee Report
Assessor's Report
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.
Mrs. Warren reported that the lawn bids and the snow/ice removal bids were done separately. She moved that Mr. Sargent be awarded both bids totaling $5,000, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
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. The Sheriff's Office acquired bids. This is for a stainless steel shower, and the money is in their budget. Mrs. Warren moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. Ayes: Dale Anderson, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, And Thacker.
3. Repair the West Entry wall at the courthouse.
Approve of Key Builders to do repair at a cost of $4,445. Mrs. Warren reported that the west entry wall of the courthouse is deteriorating and needs to be repaired. The bid from Key Builders for the repair work was to remove four sections of the finished wall and associated base, repair the brick wall behind, install new cultured marble to replace the damaged finished product and marble base to match as close as possible. Mrs. Warren moved for the repair work, seconded by Mr. Thompson. On vote, motion carried.
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.
Mrs. Warren presented the three requests for the use of the park for the events and dates listed and moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
5. Sheriff's Department has received grants for computer monitors, tazers, and vests.
The grants received by the Sheriff's Department for computer monitors, tazers, and vests was informational with no action needed.
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
Mrs. Stetson distributed copies of the new 2017 Bureau County tourism books.
Economic Development - Mr. Cain
Mr. Cain reported that he plans to have Ivan Baker on the May County Board agenda to address the Board during Public Comment regarding economic development.
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 - Mrs. Entwhistle moved for the payment of all claims plus April election claims of $31,868.61, additional claims of $1553.74 and all payroll claims, seconded by Mrs. Marini. Ayes: Dale Anderson, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nay: None. Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, And Thacker.
Executive Session:
Litigation and Negotiations - Mrs. Entwhistle said the Board needed to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation according to 5 ILCS 120/2c11 and collective bargaining according to 5 ILCS 120/2c2. Mr. Baracani so moved, seconded by Mr. Cain.
Ayes: Dale Anderson, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, And Thacker.
Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, it was moved by Mr. Rabe, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to return to Regular Session.
Ayes: Dale Anderson, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, And Thacker.
Old Business
New Business:
Approve of the labor contract with Sheriff employees' union PBLC. - Mr. Cain moved for ratification of the labor contract with the Sheriff employees' union PBLC, with the stipulation that it be signed by the labor union attorney first, seconded by Mr. Rabe.
Ayes: Dale Anderson, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, And Whited. Nays: None. Absent: Albrecht, Mccook, And Thacker.
Adjourn:
To May 9, 2017. It was moved by Mr. Donarski, seconded by Mr. Robinson, that the meeting be adjourned. On vote, motion carried.
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