Bureau County Board met January 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order:
- Mr. Dale Anderson
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Hieronymus Present: Albrecht, AndersonD, AndersonR, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited Absent: Robinson, Thacker
Invocation:
- Marsha Lilley
Pledge Of Allegiance
Approving Of Minutes:
Approval of Board Minutes from December 12, 2017, Regular Meeting - It was moved by Mr. Maynard, seconded by Mr. Baracani, for approval of the minutes. On vote, motion carried.
Reading Of Communications:
- Mrs. Hieronymus - There were no communications.
Appointments:
Appoint trustee for an unexpired term to the Sheffield Fire District
Appoint Ann Sprowls as Trustee to fill vacancy on board until May 3, 2020. Mr. Anderson made that appointment and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment.
Approve Resolution to Abate Taxes in Enterprise Zone
Enterprise Zone Resolution approves abatement of taxes for building projects within the Enterprise Zone. It was moved by Mrs. Marini, seconded by Mrs. Entwhistle, that the resolution be approved. On vote, motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports
Ema And Zoning - Ms. Lilley:
1. Approve of Keenan Campbell receiving credit card from Heartland Bank
Ms. Lilley moved for the approval of a credit card from Heartland Bank for Keenan Campbell, seconded by Mr. Rabe. On vote, motion carried.
2. Approve of the Decommissioning and Site Restoration Plan for Lone Tree Wind, LLC
Ms. Lilley moved for approval of the Decommissioning and Site Restoration Plan for Lone Tree Wind, LLC, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
3. Approve of the Letter of Credit for Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC.
Letter of credit is for the transmission lines and support structures. Ms. Lilley moved for approval of the Letter of Credit for Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC, seconded by Ralph Anderson. On vote, motion carried.
Summary of Zoning Hearings
Zoning Comm Report
EMA Officer Report
Health Dept - Mrs. Volker:
There was no report from the Health Department.
Animal Control - Mr. Robinson:
There was no report for Animal Control.
Fees And Salaries/Labor Relations - Mrs. Entwhistle:
1. Set the Bureau County Mileage Rate to 54.5 cents as per the IRS mileage rate effective January 1, 2018
Mrs. Entwhistle moved to set the mileage rate at 54.5 cents according to the IRS mileage rate, effective January 1, 2018, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. On vote, motion carried.
2. Resolutions to Sell County Property
Mrs. Entwhistle moved to sell County property, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried
Approve the sale of County Property including parcels 19-10-336-014 and 03-08-476-001. Mrs. Entwhistle moved for approval of the sale of these two properties, seconded by Ralph Anderson. On vote, motion carried.
3. Approve increase in wage by 38 cents/hour of Administrative Assistant in Sheriff's office
Employee is certified in Leads and FOIA. Mrs. Entwhistle moved for the increase in the wages for the Administrative Assistant in the Sheriff's Office since she is now Leads and FOIA certified, seconded by Mr. Cain. On vote, motion carried.
4. Taxes Received Report
Approve and accept the taxes received report. Mrs. Entwhistle moved to approve and accept the taxes received report, seconded by Mr. Whited. On vote, motion carried.
Approve transfer of Public Safety Sales Tax to General Fund. Mrs. Entwhistle moved for the transfer of $161,677.80 from the Public Safety Sales Tax to the General Fund, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
5. Place on File - Circuit Clerk Report, Sheriff Report, County Clerk Report
Mrs. Entwhistle reported that $134.11 was deposited in the Vehicle Procurement Fund by the Bureau County Treasurer. This 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 presented the Sheriff's Earnings Report for December of $6263.28 and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mr. Donarski. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the County Clerk's Earnings and Expenditures Report for December of $11,496.15 and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the Circuit Clerk's Earnings and Expenditures Report for December of $16,383.69, Interest Traffic/Criminal/Civil checking of $33.19, Bond Forfeiture of $1,635.00, December Passport Fees of $675.00, and Photo Copies of $1301.10. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mrs. Warren. On vote, motion carried.
Fees and Salaries Report
Transportation (Highways, Roads & Bridges, Weeds) - Mr. Rabe:
1. Approve Highway Resolution to Appropriate Funds for CH 9
Resolution appropriates Federal Aid Matching Funds for resurfacing CH 9. Mr. Rabe presented the resolution for resurfacing CH 9 from the Henry County Line to New Bedford which authorizes the use of STR Funds in the amount of $1,120,000 and Federal Aid Matching Funds in the amount of $280,000 for construction costs. Mr. Rabe moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Thompson.
Ayes: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited and Dale Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Robinson and Thacker.
2. Approve Resolution to adjust wages for Non-Union Highway Employees
Resolution adjusts wages of Non-union highway employees by $0.50. Mr. Rabe moved for approval of the resolution to adjust wages of non-union highway employees by $.50, effective December 1, 2017, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. On vote, motion carried.
3. Approve Roads Use Agreement for Lonetree Windfarm
Mr. Rabe moved for approval of the Roads Use Agreement for Lonetree Windfarm, seconded by Mr. Donarski. On vote, motion carried.
4. Approve Decommissioning Plan for Lonetree Windfarm
Mr. Rabe reported that the Decommissioning Plan for Lonetree Windfarm was handled by the Zoning Committee.
County Hwy Comm Report
Insurance - Mr. Kohr:
1. Approve and adopt new policy on sexual harassment
Mr. Kohr presented the new policy of sexual harassment since it had not been updated since 1996. Mr. Kohr said they looked at three different policies and the one they chose to use is the one submitted by CIRMA. He moved to approve and adopt the new policy, seconded by Mrs. Feeney. On vote, motion carried.
Mr. Kohr said the next CIRMA meeting is scheduled for January 25 and he and the administrator plan to go. He said Sharon Schallhorn is involved in the process of planning a sexual harassment workshop for all member counties. They will work with the department heads so they know how the policy is to be applied.
Sexual Harassment Policy
2. Approve of need to add BueComm 911 equipment to the County Insurance policy
The cost will be reimbursed to the County by BueComm. Mr. Kohr said BueComm has had a separate insurance policy for the building and for insurance. The County had to pick up the insurance because we took ownership of the building last year. This will cover the property liability that the County may have on that building. It will be zero cost to Bureau County and will save BueComm an undetermined amount of money at this point. Mr. Kohr made the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding, seconded by Mrs. Piccatto. Ms. Engels said she had been working with Mrs. Schallhorn regarding the agreement, and the one concern that she had is the information they had and the response they got back from the underwriter led her to believe that maybe they weren't quite understanding what we were asking them to insure. Her question was whether Mr. Kohr was comfortable with knowing they are insuring their personal property that does not belong to us. Mr. Kohr had spoken with Rich and it was understood that it is just the property that is being covered. Ms. Engels asked if the underwriter knew it is not County property and is not just limited to Bureau County use. Mr. Kohr said that they are aware of the separate facilities, the towers as well as the equipment that is in the building. They understand that we own the building. Ms. Engels said that as long as Mr. Kohr was comfortable with that, it takes care of her concern. On vote, motion carried.
3. Approve additional fees for the renewal of the excess medical insurance for inmates.
It is an additional fee of $892 for inmate medical cost. Mr. Kohr said the Board approved the premium last month but there are additional fees for the renewal of the inmate medical insurance. He moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Albrecht. On vote, motion carried. Mr. Kohr thanked Mrs. Schallhorn for her work on this.
Insurance Comm 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 December which showed 21 Coroner's cases, 4 death investigations, 13 cremations, 0 autopsies, and income of $100. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mrs. Entwhistle. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Marini presented the Public Defender's report which showed there were 10 felony cases opened, 2 misdemeanor, and 2 juvenile cases for a total of 14 cases opened, and there was one felony case closed. There was no weekend court. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mrs. Piccatto. On vote, motion carried.
2. Approve of the State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor program
Approve of participation in the program at a cost of $12,000 for fiscal year 2018. Mrs. Marini presented the Resolution for the State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor program and moved for participation in the program for fiscal year 2018 at a cost of $12,000, seconded by Mrs. Feeney. On vote, motion carried.
3. Approve of the General Court Order for the Grand Jury
Approve of the selection of 16 persons from a jury list to serve as Grand Jurors and additional persons from supplemental panels to be available for filling the Grand Jury Panel. Mrs. Marini read the Order that 16 persons from the jury list be selected to serve as Grand Jurors, and then 12 additional persons to serve on each of the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Supplemental Panels so that 64 persons may be available for filling the Grand Jury Panel. They are to be issued a summons to appear on March 14, 2018, to serve for six months. Mrs. Marini moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
4. Allow Janice Wamhoff to get credit card from Heartland Bank
Assessor's Report
Law Comm Report
Building And Grounds, Printing And Stationery - Mrs. Warren:
Sheriff Office Stats
Mrs. Warren reported that the Sheriff's Office stats were in the Board packet.
Print and Stat Comm Report
Blg and Grounds Comm Report
Special Committee Reports:
Liquor License, Dance Halls, Motels - Dale Anderson
Housing Authority - Mr. Baracani
Tourism - Mrs. Stetson
Mrs. Stetson left a letter regarding Tourism on the Board members' desks from Kathy Bauer, the Bureau County Tourism Coordinator. Information is needed for upcoming events in the communities for the Bureau County Tourism Guide that will be printed the first week of March. Contact information was provided.
Economic Development - Mr. Cain
Mr. Cain reported that the three counties are being looked at by a company named Columbus. There is a good chance that it will be coming to our area.
Probation, Crime - Mrs. Marini, Mr. Donarski
Cooperative Extension - Mrs. Entwhistle
Emergency Telephone System Board (E911) - Mr. Rabe:
November Stats E911
Computer Committee - Mrs. Entwhistle, Mr. Whited:
Mr. Whited reported that three computers were bought from Quentech for the Public Defender's Office. The purchase of other computers is planned.
Payment Of Claims:
Approve All Claims for Month of January. Mrs. Entwhistle moved for the payment of all claims plus additional claims of $1292.94, a $500 payment for the I-39 Corridor, plus payroll, seconded by Mrs. Stetson.
Ayes: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. Nay: None. Absent: Robinson and Thacker.
Executive Session:
Litigation, Personnel, and Purchase of Real Estate
Mr. Anderson said the Board needed to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation according to 5 ILCS 120/2c11 and real estate according to 5 ILCS 120/2c5. Mrs. Entwhistle so moved, seconded by Mr. Kohr.
Ayes: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. Nay: None. Absent: Robinson and Thacker.
Upon conclusion of the Executive Session it was moved by Mr. Baracani, seconded by Mr. McCook, to return to Regular Session.
Ayes: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. Nay: None. Absent: Robinson and Thacker.
Old Business:
Approve the contract to purchase real estate. Mr. Cain made a motion to purchase the Bureau County Republican building for $725,000 which includes the property and contents located at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, seconded by Mr. Whited.
Ayes: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, Maynard, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Stetson, Thompson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. Nay: None. Absent: Robinson and Thacker.
Mrs. Entwhistle moved to use some of the Prairie View money in the amount of $725,000 to buy the building, seconded by Mr. Rabe. On vote, motion carried.
New Business
Adjourn:
To February 13, 2018. It was moved by Mr. Donarski, seconded by Mr. Maynard, that the meeting be adjourned. On vote, motion carried.
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