Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met April 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois was called to order at 8:15 a.m. Chairman Robert Elmore, Commissioner Vicki Koerber and Commissioner Ron Schultheis were present.
Others present included Deputy County Clerk Leah Farris, Sheriff Neal Rohlfing, Sheila Wetzler, along with Press Corps representatives Alan Dooley of the Waterloo Republic Times and Joe Leicht of the Monroe County Independent. Also, present was Pat Kelly, Jim Crowe, Duane Langhorst and Rick Bibe.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken by Deputy County Clerk Leah Farris. There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Elmore.
Chairman Elmore asked for public comment. Pat Kelly said he still has trouble hearing and his recording device did not work last meeting.
The Board welcomed the Columbia High Scholl Boys Bowling Team along with some parents and Coach Keith Jeffery. The team had 47 wins and one tie. They ranked sixth in State and have been to State competition the last three years. Their coach received Coach of the Year the last two years.
The Board was presented with a list of Accounts Payable for approval.
The following Accounts Payable having been approved for payment, Commissioner Schultheis moved that the same be allowed and that vouchers be issued against their respective funds of the County Treasurer for payment. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
1st National Bank of Waterloo 6,891.04
ADP, LLC 1,418.00
Americom 3,452.10
Atlas Supply Company 372.82
Auto Designs by Sebastian, Inc 900.00
Bob Barker Company Inc 166.10
Bountiful Blossoms 90.58
Brenda Hempen 22.04
Central Illinois Radiological 291.06
Cintas Fire Protection 1,816.82
City of Waterloo 13,683.54
CPR Plus 350.00
Ebers Electrical & Locksmithing, Inc 120.00
Harrisonville Telephone Company 3,014.95
ID Networks 2,499.00
IL Dept of Innovation & Technology 44.27
Jarrell Mechanical Contractors 544.50
John Deere Financial 40.19
Judy L. Tiemann 7.00
K&D Printing 525.00
Laboratory Corp of America 82.00
Leon Uniform Company Inc 866.86
Locks A2Z 442.40
Maypest LLC 250.00
Monroe County Highway Department 206.77
Motorola Solutions, Inc 94.17
Nabers Shop 81.50
Office Depot 129.95
P.F. Pettibone & Co 142.40
Paylocity 1,039.50
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc 240.00
Prof Radiologic Imaging Ltd 9.15
Quest Diagnostics 296.03
Quill Corporation 1,199.73
Red Bud Illinois Hospital Company 118.75
Red Bud Physician Group LLC 33.90
Regional Office of Education #45 12,430.75
Rejis Commission 266.00
Reliable Sanitation Service Inc 2,524.56
Robert Elmore 37.70
SILEC 4,016.00
Thomson Reuters-West Publishing Corp 444.00
Walmart Community 102.23
Waterloo Animal Hospital 905.62
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce 131.25
Watson’s Office City 507.50
Wightman Pharmacy 10.43
HIGHWAY FUND
1st National Bank of Waterloo 102.88
Albers Fire Protection Equipment Inc 452.25
Aramark Uniform Services 2,434.43
Bel-O Sales & Service 80.00
Crafco Inc 1,795.54
Dave Schmidt Truck Service 821.89
Fountain Water District 68.76
Harrisonville Telephone Company 259.01
Iron Crafters Inc 30.86
John Deere Financial 1,203.40
Nabers Shop 888.99
Quill Corporation 100.46
R.P. Lumber Co Inc 24.79
Scotwood Industries Inc 1,540.77
Sidebarr Technologies 297.99
The Home City Ice Company 326.00
Viking-Cives Midwest Inc 233.60
Watson’s Office City 15.00
Wedge Tire Inc 774.48
COUNTY MFT FUND
Columbia Quarry Company 403.53
Monroe County Highway Fund 55,215.84
GIS
Canon Solutions of America Inc 49.70
ESRI 275.00
GIS Certification Institute 450.00
Inner Corridor Technologies Inc 400.00
The Sidwell Company 2,360.00
RECORDER DOCUMENT STORAGE
Fidlar Technologies Inc 500.00
CIRCUIT CLERK OPERATIONS
1st National Bank of Waterloo 125.56
CIRCUIT CLERK DOCUMENT STORAGE
HOV Services 41,105.05
AMBULANCE SERVICE FUND
1st National Bank of Waterloo 1,045.00
AETNA 637.13
Bound Tree Medical LLC 266.24
Cigna Great West 992.89
City of Columbia 27,842.49
Dutch Hollow Janitorial Supplies 47.25
Harrisonville Telephone Company 146.83
MABAS Division 32 100.00
Motorola Solutions Inc 396.00
Patient Refunds 354.60
S&W Healthcare Corporation 457.85
Walmart Community/RFCSLLC 80.29
Wells Fargo Vendor Fin Serv 115.99
Wex 2,195.97
HEALTH TAX FUND
1st National Bank of Waterloo 711.40
City of Waterloo 497.75
Coast to Coast Equipment 538.00
Motorola Solutions, Inc 34.00
Sanofi Pasteur Inc. 2,260.87
Stericycle 362.75
Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution to reappoint Ellery Hawkins to the Valmeyer Fire Protection District to commence on May 1, 2019 and expire on April 30, 2022 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-46.
Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution to reappoint George Green to the Maeystown Fire Protection District to commence on May 1, 2019 and expire on April 30, 2022 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-47.
Chairman Elmore presented a raffle license application for Songs4Soldiers NFP. Commissioner Schultheis made a motion to approve the application. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Chairman Elmore presented a raffle license application for Waterloo Sportman’s Club NFP. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the application. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution to appoint Ryan Walker (Prairie du Rocher) to the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board, replacing James Doyle who resigned, to commence on April 1, 2019 and expire on December 1, 2021 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-48.
Kevin Koenigstein came before the Board to discuss the Tax Sale on April 17, 2019. He also informed the Board that Dawn Wahlig has joined the staff at the Treasurer’s Office to replace Connie Seboldt who retired with twelve and a half years of service.
Mr. Koenigstein presented two resolutions for sale of real estate owned by the County Trustee. The first resolution is to approve a bid from Melissa A Bommarito/Eric F Roberts for $809.00 to purchase parcel #18-05-367-015-000. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-49.
The second resolution is to approve a bid from James H Milburn III for $809.00 to purchase parcel #18-05-367-001-000. Motion to approve made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-50.
Jim Hill and Jennifer Duensing from Les Amis du Fort de Chartres and Kaskaskia Cahokia Trail discussed the leasing of two plots from Monroe County for interpretive sites. The first one will be a pull off at Stringtown Road and Kaskaskia Road. There will be signage explaining the history of Native Americans. The second site is along Kaskaskia Road and it will be a living history village. Hill and Duensing indicated that they have discussed with State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann, County Engineer Aaron Metzger and Road Commissioner Leroy Brandt. The County Board fully supports the development of these interpretive sites.
Circuit Clerk Lisa Fallon, Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Becker-Roscow and Deputy Circuit Clerk Bess Bollmeier attended the meeting to submit an Ordinance to approve a $40 charge to Vacate Ex Parte Judgement Fees. Traffic caseloads are heavy and expensive. The Circuit Clerk will charge an individual $40 to file a Motion to Vacate Ex Parte Guilty notices for minor traffic offenses that do not require the individual to come before the Judge. Motion to approve the Ordinance made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance was recorded as #19-1.
Commissioner Koerber announced that the Human Resources new hire Melissa Whittington will be starting April 15th.
Sheriff Rohlfing came before the Board to discuss a variety of matters. Waterloo dispatching fees have not been paid by the City. The County needs a contract with the City increasing 21⁄2 % per year. Last contract dates back to 2011. Sheriff Rohlfing is recommending the City pay $195,000 for three dispatchers based on call volume. Commissioner Koerber stated that she has delivered an invoice to the City for May 1st. She also stated that anytime there’s something to do with dispatch, the Sheriff should be involved.
Sheriff Rohlfing commented that several stolen vehicles have been recovered. Approximately 75% of the thieves are not Monroe County residents. The County will continue to see more problems. More drug arrests so far this year than this time last year.
Sheriff Rohlfing said court security fees will be taken away on July 1st. He said the state is trying to pass a bill to require metal detectors at all entrances to the Courthouse with no funding.
Sheriff Rohlfing stated that flooding is said to have a 50% chance to be as bad or worse than ’93.
Sheriff Rohlfing’s last topic was that St. Clair County has applied for an Auto Theft Task Force Grant that would pay for a Monroe County Deputy to be on the Task Force.
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 9:23 a.m.
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