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Perry County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Perry County Board of Commissioners convened at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at the Perry County Government Building, Pinckneyville, IL.62274

OPENING

Chairman Bruce Morgenstern called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited by those in attendance.

Deputy County Clerk Fallon Cole called the roll. The following members answered the call of the roll Commissioner Martin and Chairman Morgenstern were present.

The following department heads were also present: State’s Attorney Dave Searby, Treasurer Jodi Koester, Solid Waste Becky Tracy, Commissioner Folden was absent.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Chairman Morgenstern - Before we approve the agenda, does anyone want to be added to Public Comments? Chairman Morgenstern then called for approval of the meeting agenda.

Commissioner Martin moved the agenda for the meeting be approved. Chairman Morgenstern seconded the motion. On voice vote, the motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Morgenstern asked for the approval of the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes of the February 2nd, 2023 regular meeting. Chairman Morgenstern called for corrections. There were none. Commissioner Martin made the motion Chairman Morgenstern second the motion all in favor 2 Ayes .

1. Resolution – Approve increasing stipend (FOIA) Officer Chairman Morgenstern spoke on the increase they have decided for the (FOIA) Office, assistance States Attorney Marty Belts. Mr. Belts had been on that scale since 2016 with no increases. The Board decided to go from the $ 6000.00 to $ 9000.00 retroactive back to December 1, 2022.

Commissioner Martin made the motion, Chairman Morgenstern second the motion on roll call 2 Ayes

2. Resolution – Approve pay increases for Jurors. The Board verified that in the September 15, 2022 meeting in Tamaroa, Il. too increase for the citizens chosen for jury duty will be reimbursed .30 per mile

And the daily reimbursement from $12.50 to 15.00.:

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

Board members examined claims presented for payment.

Commissioner Martin moved to approve the payment of bills. Chairman Morgenstern seconded the motion. Chairman Morgenstern requested a roll call vote. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted aye: Commissioner Folden absent, Commissioner Martin and Chairman Morgenstern. The motion was approved on a vote of 2-0

ADJOURNMENT OF COUNTY BOARD MEETING

There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman said he would entertain a motion to adjourn.

https://perrycountyil.gov/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/Minutes_2023-02-16.pdf