Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met April 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois was called to order at 8:15 a.m. by Chairman Dennis M. Knobloch.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Dennis M. Knobloch, Commissioner George Green and Commissioner Vicki Koerber were present.
Others present included Deputy County Clerk Mia VanZandt, Sheila Wetzler, State’s Attorney Ryan Webb, Scott Woodsmall with the Waterloo Republic-Times, Pat Kelly, Jim Crowe, County Engineer Aaron Metzger, Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe, Donovan Melican and Kelton Davis..
Chairman Knobloch asked for public comments. Pat Kelly spoke to complain about the lack of a PA system in the old courtroom.
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve the following County bills and payroll for payment. Seconded by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the open and closed meeting minutes from March 20, 2023. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve the Oak Hill Care Center Accounts Payable. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Chairman Knobloch tabled the vote to approve the application for use of the courtyard/bandstand for Firebird Fest LLC for their 3rd Annual Firebird Fest Experience, until the organization can provide information about the liability insurance holder.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve a resolution to approve participation in the service program of the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-30
Kevin Scheibe appeared to provide an update on the 800 Fire Paging System.
Donovan Melican came before the Board to request permission to continue the agreement to use the County parking lot on Tuesdays for another Queen of Hearts raffle for Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School. He also requested permission to close the County parking lot for a day and a half to replace the roof on Outsider. Both were okayed, contingent upon the Board’s receiving a certificate of liability.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve a resolution for the award of Phase I – preliminary engineering for the Bluff Road Flood Relief Project for $91,051, awarded to Volkert, Inc. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-31
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve a resolution for Monroe County support for an increase to the Illinois Township Bridge Program from $15,000,000 to $60,000,00 annually from the IDOT Road Fund, based on if it’s passed or gets added to the budget. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-32
Aaron discussed a letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation concerning the IL Route 3 at Hanover Road Intersection Improvement.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve going into executive session to discuss litigation. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-33
Meeting was closed at 8:59 a.m.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to come out of closed session. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-34
Meeting reopened at 9:59 a.m.
There being no further business, Commissioner Green made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
https://monroecountyil.gov/departments/board-of-commissioners/county-board-minutes/
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