South West Illinois News

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met April 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting of the County Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman George E. Green.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman George E. Green and Commissioner Vicki Koerber were present. Commissioner Dennis M. Knobloch was absent.

Others present included County Clerk Jon McLean, State’s Attorney Ryan Webb, Sheila Wetzler, Scott Woodsmall of the Republic-Times, George Bieber, Pat Kelly, Jim Crowe, Oak Hill Director Shari Kruep, Doug Garmer, Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein, Zoning Administrator Chris Voelker, JP Fitzgibbons, Casey Carnahan, Tom Vogt and Deputy County Clerk Mia VanZandt.

Chairman Green asked for public comments. George Bieber expressed his concerns regarding appointments made by the Board and the potential Americom termination.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the following County bills and payroll for payment. Seconded by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APRIL 15, 2024

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve meeting minutes for the April 1, 2024 regular and closed meetings. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the Oak Hill Care Center Accounts Payable. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the reappointment of Matthew Ty Lindhorst to the Waterloo Community Fire Protection District, for a term of three years with term to commence on May 1, 2024 and term to expire on April 30, 2027 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-43

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the appointment of Gabe Hopkins to the Waterloo Community Fire Protection District, replacing Mark Brandt who has resigned, for a term of three years with term to commence on May 1, 2024 and term to expire on April 30, 2027 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-44

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the reappointment of Glenn F. Stumpf and Joe Menner to the Columbia Fire Protection District for a term of three years with term to commence on May 1, 2024 and term to expire on April 30, 2027 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-45

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the reappointment of Randy Scheibe and Douglas Sondag as Trustees to the Valmeyer Fire Protection District for a term of three years with term to commence on May 1, 2024 and term to expire on April 30, 2024 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-46

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the reappointment of Joe Gregson to the Hecker Fire Protection District for a term of three years with term to commence on May 1, 2024 and term to expire on April 30, 2027 or until a successor is appointed an has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-47

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the reappointment of Brian Coats to the Maeystown Fire Protection District for a term of three years with term to commence on May 1, 2024 and term to expire on April 30, 2027 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-48

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the reappointment of Michael E. Sullivan to the Fountain Water District, for a five year term, with term to commence on May 2, 2024 and term to expire on May 1, 2029 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-49

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the appointment of Jason Guebert to the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board, replacing Chad Grohman, who has passed, with term to commence on April 15, 2024 and term to expire on December 1, 2026 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-50

Shari Kruep came before the Board to present the Oak Hill care center report and refund requests.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the Oak Hill April 2024 Refund Requests for a total amount of $21,775.29. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-51

Kevin Koenigstein appeared to discuss the ARPA fund account and a credit card for the Monroe County Health Department.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve opening a new credit card account for the Monroe County Health Department. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried.

Chris Voelker appeared with James P. Fitzgibbons to request a zoning reclassification for 1844 acres, located off State Route 3 and Kaskaskia Road, Waterloo, IL 62298 from A2 (agriculture) to B2 (highway business). The parcel # is 11-07-200-002. There are no plans for the property at this time.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the zoning reclassification for 1844 acres, located off State Route 3 and Kaskaskia Road, A2 (agriculture) to B2 (highway business). Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Ordinance #24-4

Casey Carnahan appeared to discuss Highway business.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve a resolution for the Monroe County Road District No. 3 Delmer Meadows Resurfacing – Phase II Award for the total of $124,195.80. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-52

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve a resolution for the Monroe County Road District No. 7 Chantilly Village Resurfacing – Phase II Award for the total of $113,952.35. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-53

Tom Vogt appeared before the Board to discuss the County lease program.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to offer a 5-year lease at $75 per acre for the Monroe County Buyout Leasing Program. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried.

Ryan Webb discussed Americom and the renegotiating of their contract. According to our current contract with Americom, in order to renegotiate terms, we have to send them a non-renewal notice.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion that George Green, Chairman of the County Board, be authorized to sign the attached non-renewal notice to Americom Imaging Systems for the purpose of renegotiating the terms and pricing between the County and Americom, or to explore alternative IT Support Service options. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #24-54

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to adjourn. Second by Chairman Green. All voting Aye. None Nay. Commissioner Knobloch Absent. Motion carried.

The meeting ended at 9:46 a.m.

https://monroecountyil.gov/departments/board-of-commissioners/county-board-minutes/