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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Dec. 2.

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 and Commissioner Vicki Koerber were present. Commissioner Schultheis was present by telephone.

Others present included County Clerk Jonathan McLean, Sheila Wetzler, Alan Dooley with the Republic-Times, Joe Leicht with the Monroe County Independent, and Sheriff Neal Rohlfing, George Green, and Eddie Koch.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call was taken by County Clerk Jonathan McLean. There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Elmore.

Chairman Elmore called for public comment. Sheriff Rohlfing came before the Board to express concern about comments made by the Chairman of the Monroe County Democrat Central Committee regarding his budget. The Sheriff said that the number of calls has increased significantly. The Sheriff said that revenue from the Sheriff’s Department has more than doubled and they have applied for grants – both helping to bring in more funds to offset budget increases. Sheriff Rohlfing said that he wishes the Chairman of the Democrat Party would work together with him for better government. Sheriff Rohlfing said that Waterloo and Columbia have added police officers and he is not aware of the Democrat Chairman going to those meetings to attack them. Chairman Elmore told Sheriff Rohlfing that this Board supports law enforcement.

Ron Schroeder with DeRossett Investments came before the Board to announce a planned 35,000 square foot building in Columbia next to the 11 South Building. Mr. Schroeder said that his financial services business will be consolidating 130 jobs at this location. Construction on the new building will begin in January 2020 and will take approximately ten months to complete.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to nominate Commissioner Robert Elmore to Chairman of the Board of Monroe County Commissioners. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #141

Chairman Elmore made a motion to nominate Commissioner Vicki Koerber to Vice Chairman of the Board of Monroe County Commissioners. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #142

James Schmersahl came before the Board to present the fiscal year 2020 budget. First, a transfer of appropriation resolution was presented for approval. Mr. Schmersahl said there was nothing unusual about the transfers. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the transfer of appropriation resolution. Second by Chairman Elmore. Commissioner Koerber and Chairman Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Schultheis Abstain. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #19-143

Next, Mr. Schmersahl went over the final budget with all of the Board. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the fiscal year 2020 appropriation ordinance. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance #19-9

Next, a levy ordinance was presented for approval. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the levy ordinance. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance #19-10

Last, an ordinance to approve the levy ordinance for the Mental Health Funding Board was presented for approval. The levy amount is the same as the previous year, $445,000. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance 19-11

Aaron Metzger came before the Board to discuss the renaming of Bluff Road. He was joined by Chris Smith, Columbia City Engineer, Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey, and Columbia City Manager Doug Brim. The city would like to rename the portion of Sand Bank to DD road Piggot Way in honor of James Piggot who served in the Revolutionary War and was a founder of Columbia, Illinois. After discussion, the matter was tabled until residents living on that stretch of road can be contacted and allowed an opportunity to comment.

Aaron Metzger presented a resolution in support of the economic development program project to improve Old Bluff Road in Columbia, Illinois. Motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #19-144.

Aaron Metzger presented a resolution providing for jurisdictional transfer of a portion of Woodland Ridge Road (C.H. 11) to the Village of Valmeyer. Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #19-145

Aaron Metzger presented an ordinance for the establishment of an altered speed zone on Country Club Lane – Road District #2. The speed zone is from 0.12 mile north of Rogers Street intersection and east to Waterloo City limits (1.37 mile). Motion to approve made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Schultheis. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance #19-12

Aaron Metzger requested a payment from the township bridge fund of $33,741.99 to Lake Contracting for the Levee Road Bridge project. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

The final contract between the United Steelworkers and Monroe County Highway Department was presented for approval. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution designating approved depositories for public monies of Monroe County. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-146.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Michael Fausz as the Monroe County 9-1- 1 Coordinator to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-147.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Michael Fausz as the Monroe County Mapping and Platting Director to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-148.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Michael Fausz as the Monroe County Zoning Inspection Officer to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-149.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Carla Heise as the Monroe County Ambulance Service Director to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-150.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Dwight Boehm as the Monroe County Animal Control Administrator to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-151.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Sheila Wetzler as the Monroe County Supervisor of General Assistance to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-152.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Charles W. Kujawski to the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2023 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-153.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Ronald Schultheis to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee to commence on December 5, 2019 and expire December 4, 2022 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-154.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Ronald Schultheis to the Monroe County Board of Health to commence on December 3, 2019 and expire December 2, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-155.

Chairman Elmore introduced a resolution reappointing Ronald Schultheis to the Western Egyptian Economic Board of Directors to commence on December 1, 2019 and expire November 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution was recorded as #19-156.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to go in to closed meeting for the purpose of personnel. Second by Chairman Elmore. Koerber and Elmore voting Aye. None Nay. Schultheis Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #19-157

During closed meeting, Commissioner Schultheis joined the meeting again by phone call.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to come out of closed meeting. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #19-158

There being no further business to come before the Board, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Chairman Elmore. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

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