The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Dec. 19 to approve an engineering agreement.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is comprised of three elected members. The Chairman is the Chief Elected Official."
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DECEMBER 19, 2016
The meeting of the County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Chairman Robert Elmore, Commissioner Vicki Koerber and Commissioner Delbert Wittenauer were present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others present included Sheila Wetzler, County Clerk Dennis Knobloch, along with Press Corps representatives – Joe Leicht of the Monroe County Independent and Alan Dooley of the Republic Times.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Elmore.
Aaron Metzger was present for Highway Department discussion. He said that his workforce hit the streets at 4:00 p.m. on Friday during the severe weather event, and that was as early as it made sense due to the inaccurate weather forecast. Mr. Metzger presented the semi-annual report of the Highway Department. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to accept the report as presented. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
Mr. Metzger also presented the 2016 Annual Report of all Monroe County Road District activity. He also said that plans are in progress for replacement of a Bridge at the Gall Road/Andy’s Run Tributary. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to approve a contract with Oates Associates of Collinsville to provide structural engineering for this project at a fixed cost of $10,000. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-93
APPROVAL OF AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH OATES ASSOCIATES FOR BRIDGE STRUCTURE DESIGN NECESSARY FOR THE GALL ROAD/ANDY’S RUN TRIBUTARY
WHEREAS, in the interest of providing improved transportation facilities and the safety of the motoring public the County of Monroe and Road District No. 6 desire to construct a single span 40 ft. bridge structure at the Gall Road/Andy’s Run Tributary; and
WHEREAS, the bridge plans are to be sealed by an Illinois Structural Engineer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the firm of Oates Associates of Collinsville, IL be contracted to provide said structural engineering services on a fixed fee basis of $10,000.00 and that the County Board Chairman is hereby authorized to sign the attached preliminary engineering service agreement authorizing Oates Associates to proceed with said structural design; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following funds be appropriated to cover the cost of the design services:
County Bridge Funds - $10,000.00
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo, this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Mr. Metzger said today is the last day of petition filing for Road District Commissioners and Clerks.
Kevin Koeningstein came to the meeting to present his semi-annual Collector’s Report. Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to approve the report as presented. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
Mr. Koenigstein presented his list of financial depositories for the upcoming Fiscal year. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to accept the list of depositories as presented. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-94
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55, Section 5/3-10009, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois shall designate depositories for public monies coming into the hands of elected officials of Monroe County, Illinois, and in particular the Treasurer of Monroe County,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois, that the following banks and savings and loan associations be designated as depositories for all public monies of Monroe County, Illinois:
Associated Bank First National Bank Columbia National Bank 238 N. Main Street 228 S. Main Street 700 Columbia Centre Columbia, IL 62236 Waterloo, IL 62298 Columbia, IL 62236
Dietrich Bank Midlands State Bank Commerce Bank 115 W. Market Street 101 S. Main Street 995 Columbia Centre Red Bud, IL 62236 Waterloo, IL 62298 Columbia, IL 62236
First Bank Regions Bank Buena Vista National Bank 218 N. Main Street 102 N. Main Street 1309 Swanwick Columbia, IL 62236 Columbia, IL 62236 Chester, IL 62233
State Bank of Waterloo Reliance Bank Central Bank of St. Louis 885 N. Illinois Rt. 3 180 Admiral Trost Road 285 Southwoods Center Waterloo, IL 62298 Columbia, IL 62236 Columbia, IL 62236
Illinois National Bank North County Savings Bank Illinois Funds 322 E. Capitol Avenue 411 West Market P O Box 2088 Springfield, IL 62701 Red Bud, IL 62298 Springfield, IL 62705
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo, this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Mr. Koenigstein said that taxes for several parcels in the Timberlakes Trailer Park have not been paid for three years, and the ownership of the property has reverted to Monroe County. Mr. Koenigstein solicited bids, finding someone interested in purchasing both parcels from the County in the amount of $855 each. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to sell Parcel No. 11-18-349-020-000 to Janice L. Dudley for $855. All voting Aye by Roll Call vote, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-95
WHEREAS, The County of Monroe, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has undertaken a program to collect delinquent taxes and to perfect titles to real property in cases in which the taxes on such real property have not been paid, pursuant to 35ILCS 200/21-90, and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Monroe, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:
T3S-R9W TOWNSHIP
PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 11-18-349-020-000
As described in certificates(s): 201200149 sold December 2013
And it appearing to the County Board that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property.
WHEREAS, Janice L. Dudley, has bid $855.00 for the county’s interest, such bid having been presented to the County Board at the same time it having been determined by the County Board and the Agent for the county, that the county shall receive from such bid $469.00 as a return for its certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $0.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $0.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $36.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchaser is $855.00.
THEREFORE, your County Board recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Monroe County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchased, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $469.00 to be paid to the Treasurer of Monroe County Illinois, to be disbursed according to laws. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.
ADOPTED by roll call vote this 19th day of December, 2016.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________ CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to sell Parcel No. 11-18-349-021-000 to Janice Dudley for $855. All voting Aye by Roll Call vote, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-96
WHEREAS, The County of Monroe, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has undertaken a program to collect delinquent taxes and to perfect titles to real property in cases in which the taxes on such real property have not been paid, pursuant to 35ILCS 200/21-90, and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Monroe, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:
T3S-R9W TOWNSHIP
PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 11-18-349-021-000
As described in certificates(s): 201200150 sold December 2013
And it appearing to the County Board that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property.
WHEREAS, Janice L. Dudley, has bid $855.00 for the county’s interest, such bid having been presented to the County Board at the same time it having been determined by the County Board and the Agent for the county, that the county shall receive from such bid $469.00 as a return for its certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $0.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $0.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $36.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchaser is $855.00.
THEREFORE, your County Board recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Monroe County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchased, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $469.00 to be paid to the Treasurer of Monroe County Illinois, to be disbursed according to laws. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.
ADOPTED by roll call vote this 19th day of December, 2016.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________ CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN
Carla Heise came to the meeting to discuss Ambulance Service business. She provided a report showing the Satisfaction Surveys completed for calls from June to November. It indicated that only one person was dissatisfied, and that was someone who didn’t like the idea they were given an IV, even though they needed one. She said she is also working with Mr. Sabo, regarding the possibility of a Paramedicine Grant that would provide medical services to those who have a hard time receiving the needed medical services. Ms. Heise said if this would become a reality, it may be 5-10 years down the road until all the proper approvals are received.
Ms. Heise said she is working on the bid specs to have 4-ED-17 remounted. It has been discussed to possibly go to a gas unit rather than diesel, but there is some concern about improper fueling and causing major damage to the unit. She said she would provide the paperwork to the State’s Attorney to make sure everything is properly documented. One thing she wants to include is a time limit on making this change – probably no longer than six months, since she has heard that in some cases this type of work has been drawn out as long as a year. Ms. Heise said she is waiting for a 2016 year end report so she can determine exactly how the service has done this year. Ms. Heise said she is very happy with the work done by the Ambulance Review Committee. Chairman Elmore said Commissioner Koerber is working to recruit members to establish this as a standing committee for Monroe County.
The proposed Travel Ordinance was reviewed by the Board. Dennis Knobloch said this is a new law passed by the State of Illinois, that every local government needs to have a Travel Ordinance on the books by January 1, 2017. Even though Monroe County already has some policies in place that address some of these issues, this new Ordinance will fully comply with the new State regulations. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to approve the new Monroe County Travel Ordinance. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried. Mr. Knobloch said the new Travel Ordinance will be distributed to all county Department Heads.
ORDINANCE 16-14
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING TRAVEL, MEAL AND LODGING EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has recently enacted Public Act 99-0604, known as the “Local Government Travel Expense Control Act”, which Act becomes effective on January 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, non-home rule units of local government are required to establish regulations with respect to allowable travel, meal, and lodging expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF MONROE, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals set forth hereinabove shall be and are hereby incorporated as findings of fact as if said recitals were fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Definitions.
“Entertainment” includes, but is not limited to, shows, amusements, theaters, circuses, sporting events, or any other place or public or private entertainment or amusement, unless ancillary to the purpose of the program or event.
“Public Business” means expenses incurred in the performance of a public purpose which is require or useful for the benefit of the County of Monroe, Illinois, to carry out the responsibilities of the County of Monroe, Illinois, business.
“Travel” means any expenditure directly incident to official travel by employees and officers of the County of Monroe, Illinois, or by wards or charges of the County of Monroe, Illinois, involving reimbursements to travelers or direct payment to private agencies providing transportation or related services.
Section 3. The County of Monroe, Illinois, shall only reimburse the following types of travel, meal, and lodging expenses incurred by its employees and officers up to the following maximum allowable amounts:
Transportation – The maximum allowable expense for transportation in a personal automobile shall be the current mileage reimbursement rate recommended by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the date of travel for the total number of miles driven. Alternative forms of transportation, including, but not limited to, transportation by air, train, bus, or rental car, may be utilized, but reimbursement shall not exceed the equivalent of transportation in a personal automobile as set forth in this section. All receipts evidencing alternative forms for transportation utilized shall be itemized.
Meals – The maximum allowable expense for meals incurred, including any taxes and tips expended, shall be $60 per diem. All receipts evidencing meals incurred shall be itemized.
Lodging – The maximum allowable expense for lodging incurred, including any taxes and tips expended, shall be $150 per diem, and not to exceed a total of $750. All receipts evidencing lodging incurred shall be itemized.
Alcohol is specifically excluded from reimbursement.
Section 4. No reimbursement of travel, meal or lodging expenses incurred by a County of Monroe, Illinois, employee or officer shall be authorized unless the “Travel, Meal, and Lodging Expense Reimbursement Request Form”, attached hereto and made a part hereof, has been submitted and approved. All documents and information submitted with the form shall be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.).
Section 5. Expenses for travel, meals, and lodging of (1) any officer or employee that exceeds the maximum reimbursement allowed under the regulations adopted under Section 3 of this Ordinance or (2) any member of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Monroe, Illinois, may only be approved by roll call vote at an open meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Monroe, Illinois. However, in the event of an emergency or other extraordinary circumstances, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Monroe, Illinois, may approve more than the maximum allowable expenses set forth above.
Section 6. The City/Village shall not reimburse any elected official, employee, or officer for any activities which would be considered entertainment. Activities which would otherwise be considered entertainment, but which are excluded from the prohibition on reimbursement due to being ancillary to the purposes of the program or event, may be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 7. Any policy, resolution, or ordinance that conflicts with the provisions of this ordinance shall be and is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DECEMBER 19, 2016
Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1, 2017.
PASSED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AT WATERLOO THIS 19th DAY OF DECEMBER , 2016.
NAME AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT CONFLICT
Robert Elmore _________ ________ __________
Vicki Koerber ______ ______ _________ ________ __________
Delbert Wittenauer____ ______ _________ ________ __________
______________________________ Chairman Robert Elmore
______________________________ Vicki Koerber
______________________________ Delbert Wittenauer
ATTEST:
______________________________ Dennis Knobloch, County Clerk
The following Accounts Payable having been approved for payment, Commissioner Wittenauer moved that the same be allowed and that vouchers be issued against their respective funds of the County Treasurer for payment. Motion seconded by Commissioner Koerber, and so declared. All voting Aye, none Nay, and none Absent. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
American Stamp & Marking Products Inc. 916.25 Americom 2,007.30 Blackbaud 3,000.00 Cara Strotheide 41.80 CEO of Southern Illinois 370.00 Coast to Coast Computer Equip 68.53 Concordance Health Solutions 42.23 Cory Comte 115.00 Culligan-Schaefer Water Centers 59.32
Econ-O-Johns LLC 780.00 Ed Roehr Auto Radio Co Inc 380.00. Egyptian Stationers Inc. 619.20 Gateway FS 1,980.98 Goodin Associates Ltd 549.02 Harrisonville Telephone Company 365.59 John Deere Financial 54.13 K&D Printing 54.25 Kone Inc. 612.50 Locks A2Z 507.00 Logo’s ‘N Stitches Inc. 10.00 Monroe County Electric Coop Inc. 437.50 Monroe County Highway Fund 20,000.00 Nabers Shop 1,061.27 Office Depot 99.98 O’Reilly Auto Parts 145.17 Petri Insurance Agency Inc. 1,020.00 Platinum Technology Resource, LLC 14,760.75 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. 204.84 Quadrant Designs Inc. 4,320.00 Quality Collision 152.19 Quill Corporation 635.73 Radiology Consultants 35.95 Reliable Sanitation Service Inc. 2,845.66 Republic-Times LLC 159.60 Road District No. 1 12,500.00 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. 1,207.93 Sidebarr Technologies 399.00 Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories 170.07 St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy 150.00 State’s Attorneys Appellate 12,000.00 Sure Shine Auto Wash 1,012.88 The Lowenbaum Partnership LLC 4,100.00 Thomson Reuters-West Publishing Corp. 1,039.90 Toshiba Financial Services 246.00 Traughber & Morris Ltd 741.66 U S Bank Equipment Finance 256.82 V “Red” Smith 20.00 Walmart Community 345.05 Waterloo Animal Hospital 870.45 Watson’s Office City 602.44 Wayne’s One Stop 26.25 Wightman Pharmacy 114.08 Zanders Sporting Goods 62.25 Zobrio 7,500.00
AMBULANCE SERVICE FUND
Airgas Mid America 300.90 Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. 4,048.44 Caleb Cowell 100.00 Coast to Coast Equipment & Supplies 150.00 ESO Solutions 6,980.00 Mertz Ford 2,256.21 Zoll Medical Corporation 113.83
HEALTH TAX FUND
Andrea Kohring 77.76 Culligan-Schaefer Water Centers 10.00 IL Association of Public Health Admin 70.00 John Wagner 193.86 Kim Castello 12.42 Penny Dietz 6.48 Sanofi Pasteur Inc. 3,115.60 Southern Illinois Public Health Consortium 50.00 Stericycle Inc. 262.74 Vernier Sales & Service 192.50 Victoria Kehrer 57.24
HIGHWAY FUND
Al’s Auto Waterloo 79.81 Ameren Illinois 56.35 Compass Minerals 35,675.91 D E Signs 200.00 DataTronics 477.95 Huels Oil Company 3,189.40 Leaf 299.00 Lyn Doyle 712.50 Monroe County Electric Cooperative 899.39 National Highway Institute 955.00 O’Reilly Auto Parts 55.61 Reliable Sanitation Service Inc. 50.60 Schaeffer Mfg. Co. 147.81 Schwarze Trailer Repair Inc. 30.50 Select Propane 419.34 Sidebarr Technologies 99.00 St. Louis Safety Inc. 308.73 V “Red” Smith Pest Control Inc. 25.00 Waterloo Lumber Co. 38.64 Weir Ford LLC 82.00
COUNTY MOTOR FUEL
Monroe County Highway Fund 103,700.00
ROAD MOTOR FUEL
Columbia Quarry Company 2,386.99 Road District 8 8,277.00
RECORDER’S DOCUMENT FUND
Fidlar Technologies 1,791.35
TORT & IMMUNITY FUND
Arthur J Gallagher RMS Inc. 44,968.00 Counties of IL Risk Mgmt Agency 910,566.00
Commissioner Wittenauer said he would like the minutes of the December 6, 2016 regular meeting to reflect that the motion to designate Vicki Koerber as the Vice-Chairman of the Monroe County Board was made by Vicki Koerber, and a second to the motion was made by Chairman Elmore. Commissioner Wittenauer said he also abstained from the vote on that motion. Dennis Knobloch said he would revise the minutes to reflect that action. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to approve the minutes from the December 5, 2016 regular meeting as revised. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
Ellie Blankenship, Tim McCarthy and Frank Fassallo of CTS came to the meeting to discuss the County’s energy audit. Also present were Brian Hooten and Kevin Koenigstein. Ms. Blankenship introduced Mr. Fassallo as the designated Project Manager for the upcoming Monroe County project. Mr. Fassallo said they are currently working on making arrangements for equipment acquisition and talking with subcontractors. He said the first pre-construction meeting will probably be held sometime in January. Ms. Blankenship said it could take 6-8 weeks to get the new chiller equipment. Mr. Hooten said he sure hoped they would be able to bring in the crane to switch out this equipment while the ground was still frozen so there would be less of a mess. Commissioner Koerber said she wanted to make sure that the contract would not exceed the original quoted cost. Ms. Blankenship said this is a guaranteed maximum price contract, and it is specified for no change orders, unless initiated by the owners. Mr. Fassallo said the goal of CTS is to be completed with all work by June, 2017. Commissioner Koerber said since she is coming in after all of the arrangements were made on this contract, she would like to do a project walk-through. Chairman Elmore and Commissioner Wittenauer said they would also like to be refreshed on the contract details. A tentative date of Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. was set for a project walk-through with County Board members and CTS representatives.
Kim Keckritz came to the meeting to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year budget. She said it showed a lower profit margin, because she anticipates that even though the new construction should be complete by April, there is still the possibility that the Home will have to function with fewer available beds until September, 2017. This will cut into the bottom line. She said her budget projections include fewer private pay days and higher Medicaid days. Also discussed were employee salaries, rate comparisons with other local facilities and financial projections. The current monthly financials were also discussed, and Ms. Keckritz said the current year is on track to be one of the best financial years the Nursing Home has had.
Ms. Keckritz said installation is underway for the new call light system and the wireless phone system. She said they have also started using the OnShift software scheduling program to help fill open shifts. Ms. Keckritz said it appears that the recent flu situation h289as now passed, but it did hamper some of the planned Christmas activities at Oak Hill. She also said that some members of the Oak Hill management staff had recently attended a Springfield conference to try to decipher 700 new pages of regulations.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to approve the monthly Nursing Home bills as presented. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
Mike Deihl and Will Stajduhar of Holland Construction Service Inc. came to the meeting to discuss the current building project. Mr. Stajduhar gave the following project details –
The east access road will be closed for the next 2 weeks while the wood structure is being installed. Wood wall panels are now about 50% completed, and the roof trusses are scheduled to arrive on Thursday.
Mr. Stadjuhar said the following changes have been discussed –
Revising the reception desk with a quartz top. Deleted the soffits at the entry to each new unit. Upgrading the flooring to match the architect’s specifications for a “stone-looking” floor.
Commissioner Koerber asked for clarification on the type of heating/cooling units to be included in the new addition, and whether these were included in the energy audit contract.
A pay request was presented by Holland Construction as follows:
Total due - $292,513.00 Less retainage $ 27,991.70 Balance due $264,521.30
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to approve the pay request. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
John Wagner came to the meeting to update the Board on Health Department activities. He said the new sign has been installed. They have purchased a new laptop computer that will be used to regulate the sign, and that will be shared by the Health Department and the Extension Service. Mr. Wagner said if anyone has information they want included on the sign they should contact either the Health Department or the Extension Service, and provide the details of what they want to appear on the sign. Mr. Wagner said they had to do some extra electrical work, because the existing sign was wired with the parking lot lights, and it required stand-alone wiring, since the power is cut to the parking lot lights during daylight hours. Mr. Wagner also updated the Board on the Recycling Center and the status of flu shots in the County.
Dennis Knobloch provided a Bicentennial update. He said the last remaining event is the Monroe County Bicentennial Blowout, planned for December 31, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at various locations around the County. A limited number of kazoos will be distributed to those in attendance so they can blow out the bicentennial year by playing “Auld Lang Syne”.
There was discussion regarding some type of recognition for those who provide volunteer services at the Courthouse Information Desk. There was also extensive discussion about the services being provided and not being provided by Western Egyptian. Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to provide each of those volunteers with a $10 Schnuck’s gift card, with a maximum of $1,500 to be spent on this. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried. Sheila Wetzler will attempt to compile a list of those volunteers, and will work with Kevin Koenigstein to acquire the necessary gift cards.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Chairman Elmore to reappoint the following individuals to the Monroe County Local Emergency Planning Committee – John Conrad, Wes Hoeffken, Dan Cocos, Carla Heise and Vicki Koerber. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-97
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that the following individuals be reappointed to the Monroe County Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term of three years with term to commence on January 1, 2017 and term to expire on December 31, 2019 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
John Conrad Wes Hoeffken Dan Cocos 9 Eagle Lake Drive 707 Eckert Lane 1126 North Briegel Columbia, IL 62236 Columbia, IL 62236 Columbia, IL 62236
Carla Heise Vicki Koerber 4521 Fountain Brook Drive 700 Ridge Road Waterloo, Il 62298 Waterloo, IL 62298
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Chairman Elmore to appoint Vicki Koerber to the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission, replacing Robert Elmore. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-98
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that Vicki Koerber, 700 Ridge Road, Waterloo, Illinois be appointed to the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission, replacing Robert Elmore, for a term of one year with term to commence on December 1 2016 and term to expire on November 30, 2017 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to reappoint James Hill to ILLINOIS South Tourism for a one-year term. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-99
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that James M. Hill, 4802 Ashley Lane, Fults, Illinois be reappointed to the ILLINOISouth Tourism, for a one year term with term to commence on January 1, 2017 and term to expire on December 31, 2017 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to reappoint Clyde Heller to ILLINOISouth Tourism for a two-year term. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-100
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that Clyde Heller, 202 Adams Drive, Waterloo, Illinois be reappointed to the ILLINOISouthTourism, for a two year term with term to commence on January 1, 2017 and term to expire on December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenaeur, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to appoint Robert Elmore as the East West Gateway Coordinating Council representative for Monroe County. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-101
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that Robert Elmore, 1020 Oak Creek Lane, Waterloo, Illinois be appointed as the East West Gateway Coordinating Council Representative with term to commence on December 1, 2016 and term to expire on or when a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to reappoint Daniel Davis and James Agne to the Monroe County Regional Planning Commission for a term of three years. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-102
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that the following individuals be reappointed to the Monroe County Regional Planning Commission for a term of three years with term to commence on January 1, 2017 and term to expire on December 31, 2019 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Daniel Davis James Agne 2 Owl Nest Lane 231 St. Paul Columbia, IL 62236 Columbia, IL 62236
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Motion was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber to appoint Richard Biby to the Community Mental Health 708 Funding Board, to replace Jean Wheat who has resigned. All voting Aye, none nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-103
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois that Richard A. Biby, 8761 Denison Drive, Columbia, Illinois be appointed to the Community Mental Health 709 Funding Board, replacing Jean Wheat who has resigned, for a term of four years with term to commence on December 19, 2016 and term to expire on November 4, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois at Waterloo this 19th day of December, 2016.
Motion: Wittenauer Second: Koerber Aye: Three Nay: None Absent: None
_____________________________ Robert Elmore, Chairman
_____________________________ Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk _____________________________
Delbert Wittenauer, Member
_____________________________ Vicki Koerber, Member
Dennis Knobloch said there is another new State regulation that the county will have to comply with. By January 1, we will have to provide the state with a listing of all standing Committees and details of each Committee. He said Sheila Wetzler is currently gathering information on each of these Committees, and he will work with her to get that information submitted to the State before the end of the year.
There being no additional business to come before the County Board, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Wittenauer, with a second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye, none Nay and none Absent. Motion carried.
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