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Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Oct 12.

Here is the agenda as provided by the Committee:

Call to Order (4:30 PM)

Members Present: D. Bost, Erbes, Larkin, Maxwell, Peterson and S. Bost

Also Present: Brian Chapman, Orval Rowe, Dan Brenner, Miriam Link-Mullison, Derek Misener, Dottie Miles

Approval of Minutes

I. 16-1782 September 14, 2016

A motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the September 14, 2016 minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Health Department & Solid Waste

II. 16-1783 Jackson County Health Department

Link-Mullison informed the committee that the Health Department is having a workshop on Oct. 26 about planning for health in communities. There is still room for participants and the committee was encouraged to spread the word. Link-Mullison also gave a general update on the state of the Health Department.

III. 16-1784 Solid Waste Enforcement

Link-Mullison reported that Mr. Terry completed 8 open dumping/open burning sites, 2 resulted in closures due to compliance. Also 2 citizen complaints were received and one landfill inspection was completed.

IV. 16-1785 Recycling Program

Link-Mullison reported that Ms. Gale, with Ms. Kuehl, presented recycling lessons to 185 kids at the DuQuoin Conservation Fair. Additionally, Ms. Gale participated in the IL Product Stewardship electronics subcommittee conference call. Also, staff attend the Murphysboro Apple Festival Senior Day to inform the community about services at the Health Department.

V. 16-1786 Solid Waste Fund Update

The committee reviewed the presented update on the solid waste fund.

Emergency Management

VI. 16-1787 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update-FEMA Approval Letter

The FEMA letter is to inform the committee of the progress that has been made and where the project is now.

VII. 16-1788 Reed Station Mitigation Project Quarterly Report

The committee reviewed the quarterly report presented by Misener.

VIII. 16-1789 HMPG Grant Extension Letter-Reed Station Mitigation Project Misener informed the committee that an extension will be needed for the Reed Station Mitigation Project because there is still work that needs to be done but it can be done in this season. He requested that the committee allow him to apply for an extension and authorize the Chairman to sign the paperwork.

A motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the Emergency Management Director to apply for a grant extension and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the extension. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Ambulance Service

IX. 16-1790 Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $42,150.73

A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by Erbes, to approve paying the Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $42,150.73. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

X. 16-1791 Ambulance Director's Report

The committee discussed the report with Misener. He informed the committee that this month there were a high number of calls and at this point there is no outstanding explanation, it was just a high call month.

XI. 16-1792 AFG-Grant for Cardiac Monitors

Misener informed the committee that he is going to try and apply for a grant to help pay for some of the cost of new cardiac monitors.

Legislative

XII. 16-1793 Resolution/Ordinance relating to Camping during the Eclipse

Brenner informed the committee that the State's Attorney's office ha s drafted a merchant/vendor ordinance that is being reviewed by the Sheriff's Department and he hopes to have it to the committee in November. After that work will begin on a camping ordinance.

Zoning Subcommittee

XIII. 16-1794 Report on Findings

The Zoning Exploration Subcommittee reported to the committee that they plan to have a full report ready for the board meeting next week. They the subcommittee members each gave a brief summary and update of the progress they have made. Finally, they informed the committee that their recommendation is going to be that moving forward they would like to see the board get a Comprehensive plan in place for the county.

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Adjourn (5:03 PM)

Erbes moved and S. Bost seconded to adjourn, motion carried.