Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met May 15.
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, Sidney Horn, Pat Kelly, Jim Crowe, Scott Woodsmall with the Republic-Times, Oak Hill Administrator Shari Kruep, Ambulance Director Carla Heise, Zoning Administrator Chris Voelker, County Clerk Jonathan McLean and Highway Engineer Aaron Metzger.
Chairman Knobloch asked for public comments, first making note that George Bieber had signed the public comments sheet but left before the meeting started.
Sidney Horn was next to address the Board. He was wondering where to find information such as County Board meeting minutes, agendas and Oak Hill Nursing Home information. Chairman Knobloch directed him to the County website and to Shari Kruep at Oak Hill.
Pat Kelly inquired as to why Assessor Carl Wuertz was not at today’s meeting to provide an update on the tax assessment notices. Chairman Knobloch explained that Carl does not answer to the Board – any information he provides to them is a convenience. He also pointed out that the Republic-Times has recently completed an extensive interview with Carl so the public is free to read that. Sidney Horn followed that by saying he does not have a subscription to the Republic-Times so that information is not available to him. Chairman Knobloch invited both gentlemen to stop downstairs and speak to Carl themselves. He also explained that for the elected officials, the voters and the taxpayers are the ones who make the decisions as to what those people do.
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve the County bills and payroll for payment. Seconded by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve the regular Board meeting minutes from May 1, 2023. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the Oak Hill Care Center Accounts Payable. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve a resolution that Aaron Metzger be reappointed to the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee for a term of one year with term to commence on June 1, 2023 and term to expire on May 31, 2024 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-48
Shari Kruep appeared to present the Oak Hill Care Center report.
Carla Heise came before the Board to have the Board sign a proclamation making May 21-27, 2023 Emergency Medical Services Week in Monroe County. Motion by Commissioner Koerber. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Chris Voelker and Jon McLean came before the Board to present the amended Zoning Code. Commissioner Green made a motion to approve. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance #23-4
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the Monroe County Road District No. 7 Chantilly Village Resurfacing – Phase I Award to Rooters American Maintenance, d/b/a Rooters Asphalt in the amount of $123,213.85. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-49
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve the resolution approving Road District No. 1 Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-50
The resolution for Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant for Bluff Road HMA Shoulders was tabled to allow for more time to decide a course of action.
Chairman Knobloch made note that due to a scheduling conflict, the next Board meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Commissioner Green made a motion to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
https://monroecountyil.gov/departments/board-of-commissioners/county-board-minutes/
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