Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 16.
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 County Clerk Jonathan McLean, Deputy County Clerk Mia VanZandt, State’s Attorney Ryan Webb, Sheila Wetzler, Edie Koch, Lynden Prange, Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe, County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein, Scott Marquardt, Ambulance Director Carla Heise, Oak Hill Administrator Shari Kruep, Scott Woodsmall of the Republic-Times, Zoning Administrator Chris Voelker, Pat Kelly and Sidney Horn.
Chairman Knobloch asked for public comments. Pat Kelly wanted to know why Board meeting minutes were not updated on the County website. Chairman Knobloch explained that the County Clerk’s office had been shorthanded due to an unexpected prolonged absence in that office but assured Pat they are working to catch up and will post four meetings today.
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 meeting minutes for the September 5 and September 25 regular Board meetings, as well as the September 14 and September 15 special budget hearings. 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.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the appointment of George E. Green, 4484 Fischer Road, Fults, IL to the 457 Advisory Committee for term to commence on October 16, 2023 and term to expire on November 30, 2023 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Knobloch. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-88
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the courtyard and bandstand application for Explore Waterloo for their Santa Cottage Visits and Carriage Ride Pickup/Drop-off in front of the bandstand on November 24-26, December 2-3, December 9-10, December 16-17 and December 23 from noon to 4:00p.m. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve the courtyard/bandstand application for the Waterloo Rotary for the construction and dismantling of their Rotary Tree of Lights Display on the courthouse lawn from November 25, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Second by Chairman Knobloch. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Chairman Knobloch and Scott Woodsmall clarified that a correction is going to be run in the Republic Times to correct a story in the paper that said Commissioner Koerber and Commissioner Green were both circulating petitions for the November 2024 election. This is not the case as both commissioners still have multiple years remaining in their terms and therefore will not be running for office in 2024.
Chairman Knobloch addressed the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Planning Commission has not been satisfied with the response they’ve been getting from SWIMPAC and would like to switch to Moran Economic Development. The contract, including cost, is basically the same as the contract for SWIMPAC.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the agreement for the technical services assistance for the Moran Economic Development LLC in Monroe County. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Edie Koch appeared before the Board to hold a public hearing for an application that the County has been preparing and is getting ready to submit to the Business Resiliency Program, which is a COVID-impact program funded by HUD.
Commissioner Green made a motion to approve a resolution of support for a Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program grant. Second by Commissioner Koerber. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-89
Lynden Prange came before the Board to present the 9-1-1 budget request. Budget Attachment #23 Kevin Koenigstein appeared to present the 2024 budget and the 2022 tax cycle.
Carla Heise appeared to discuss Zoll Equipment and compare maintenance plans they are offering us.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the Zoll Equipment Plan at the 5-year interest-free plan with the contingency that Ryan is satisfied with the contract language. Ryan then suggested tabling the vote until he has contacted Zoll and cleaned up the language on the contract. Commissioner Koerber retracted her motion. The issue is tabled until next meeting.
Shari Kruep came before the Board to present the Oak Hill Care Center report. They currently are experiencing another COVID outbreak. They are still masking and will need to watch the County’s positivity rate. They are in the process of their flu and COVID vaccine clinics. Chelsea & Mindy are still getting out there and promoting the nursing home. Magnolia Terrace has 49 of 50 apartments currently occupied and #50 is about to be filled. They continue to hire nursing staff and reduce agency costs.
Shari’s presentation included a write-off request. A resident moved in and the income that they were collecting was an SSI check, which is a disability check, and we cannot collect those. They backed out her resident liability to zero back to July 1, so they need to write off $5,006.00, take it out of revenue and put into expense.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the write-off request in the amount of $5,006.00. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Shari also presented the Oak Hill Budget Assumption for FY2024’s budget. Budget Attachment #24
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve going into closed session for the purpose of personnel and litigation. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #23-90
Meeting closed at 9:24 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 #23-91
Meeting was reopened at 10:18 a.m.
Commissioner Koerber made a motion to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.
Meeting ended 10:32 a.m.
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