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Monroe County Board of Commissioners met May 19.

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 George E. Green.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman George E. Green, Commissioner Vicki Koerber and Commissioner Doug Garmer were present.

Others present included County Clerk Jonathan McLean, State's Attorney Ryan Webb, Ambulance Director Carla Heise, Sheriff Neal Rohlfing, Deputy Chad Mueller, Human Resource Officer Missy Whittington, Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe, Assistant Public Safety Director Ryan Weber, Assistant 9-1-1 Director Rachele Albert, Casey Carnahan, Ed McLean, Wes Hoeffken, Gene Henkler, Brenda Henkler, Paul Tipton, Josh Bayer, Mike Roediger, Adam Tyberendt, Alicia Emmerich, Pat Kelly, Sidney Horn, Scot Luchtefeld, Scott Woodsmall from the Republic Times, and Sheila Wetzler.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the minutes of the open and closed meetings held on May 5, 2025. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay, None Absent. Motion carried.

The Board recognized Paul Tipton for his 19 years of service with the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency.

Chairman Green modified the agenda order and allowed for Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe to discuss the purchase of V-Watch Voltage Detectors from the Monroe County Electric Co-Operative, Inc. These devices, when worn, can detect voltage from downed power poles/lines and have proven to be life-saving resources. These devices cost $525.00 each but the Monroe County Electric Co-Operative is giving a donation to help offset the cost which will bring that amount down to $317.46 per device. The total cost for 63 detectors is $20,000.00. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the expenditure of $20,000 from the contingency fund. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

Chairman Green asked for public comments.

Pat Kelly asked if there was any progress on the J-Turn at the intersection by the YMCA and asked if anyone was going to be working on D Road in Valmeyer because the road was in bad shape. The Board directed him to speak with the Highway Department for answers on those issues.

There were no further public comments.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The following items were on the consent agenda:

1. City of Waterloo 2025 Pumpkinfest Courtyard Application Request to be held on October 11, 2025.

2. St. Patrick Church, Ruma/Red Bud, IL, Single License Raffle Permit for the PumpkinFest, to be held on October 11, 2025

3. Reappointment of Aaron Metzger to the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee. Resolution #25-33

Alicia Emmerich appeared before the Board to present the Oak Hill Monthly Report as well as the Oak Hill Refund Requests for May 2025.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the Oak Hill May 2025 Refund Requests, in the amount of $4,224.82. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #25-34

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to accept the notice of retirement from Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis effective June 30, 2025. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the following financial reports:

1. The Nursing Home Financial Statement.

2. The Nursing Home Distribution Report.

3. Approval of invoices $10,000.00 or greater.

4. The Monthly County Distribution Report.

5. The County Financial Statement.

Motion to approve the financial reports was Seconded by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

Casey Carnahan from the Highway Department presented the following three resolutions for highway projects:

1. For Road District #3 Delmer Meadows Resurfacing-Phase III Award which was awarded to the low bidder Rooter's American Maintenance in the amount of $152,733.85. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #25-35

2. For Road District #6 Andy Road & Gall Road Overlay Award which was awarded to the low bidder Rooter's American Maintenance in the amount of $183,779.75. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #25-36

3. For Road District #7 Chantilly Village Resurfacing-Phase III Award which was awarded to the low bidder Rooter's American Maintenance in the amount of $140,956.25. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried. Resolution #25-37

Ambulance Director Carla Heise presented a revised agreement between EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. and Monroe County Ambulance Service. Commissioner Koerber made a motion to approve the new agreement. Second by Commissioner Garmer. All voting Aye. None Nay. None Absent. Motion carried.

Director Heise also presented a proclamation for EMS Week for the dates of May 18, 2025-May 24, 2025, which Commissioner Koerber then read aloud.

As there was no need for a closed session, Commissioner Koerber made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Commissioner Garmer. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m. The next Board meeting will be on June 2, 2025.

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