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Carroll County Board met November 7

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Carroll County Board met Nov. 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Reibel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call was taken showing Hartman, Reibel, Preston, Payette, Yuswak, Anderson, Imel and Cole all being present, with Stitzel being absent.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Ms. Anderson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the October 17th County Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL

Bills paid in vacation were presented. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the action of the clerk. Motion carried.

Committee on claims were presented. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve the following transfers:

1. $35,825 - 41-5203 911 Sal to 11-3080 Gen Fund as per budget

2. $7,247 – 41-5377 911 Ins Reim to 11-3092 Gen Fund as per budget

Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the transfer of $6,000 – 23-5410 Recorders Fees to 11-3304 Gen Fund as per budget. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve the following transfers:

1. $2,741 – 41-5210 911 FICA Reim to 19-3200 FICA Reim 911 as per budget

2. $4,478 – 41-5378 911 IMRF Reim to 20-3200 IMRF Reim 911 as per budget

Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the transfer of $7,200 – 52-5408 GIS Resolution to 44-3139 GIS as per budget. Motion carried.

Monthly Financial Report – The report was sent with the packet.

Board Members Services – N/A

TABLED ITEMS – Motion to approve three year contract with Century Link – No discussion.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Sheriff & Property – Sheriff Doran tendered his resignation with regret but felt there was a better business opportunity offered to him by the City of Savanna. The resignation is effective November 21, 2019.

Motion by Mr. Preston, second by Mr. Yuswak to accept the resignation with regret effective November 21, 2019. Roll call vote was called for showing Preston, Hartman, Imel, Cole, Anderson, Reibel, Payette and Yuswak all voting aye, no one voting nay and Stitzel being absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve the resolution declaring a vacancy in the office of Carroll County Sheriff as presented. Roll call vote was called for showing Preston, Hartman, Imel, Cole, Anderson, Reibel, Payette, and Yuswak all voting aye, no one voting nay and Stitzel being absent. Motion carried.

State’s Attorney – State’s Attorney Brinkmeier gave a status report on the complaint filed with the FCC about the phone numbers and lines. FCC forwarded the complaint to Century Link who is asking for more information from Computer Dynamics and others.

Treasurer – No report

Circuit Clerk – Clerk Hiher reported a new state program is helping the department collect overdue claims.

Assessor – SOA Gruhn is finalizing the end of year statistics.

County Clerk & Recorder - Clerk Woessner reported that he and Amy Buss attended a schooling for the new election equipment. He also stated he has received $8300 for the old election equipment.

Animal Control – No report

Highway – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Washington Road District for the snow removal of the roads located at the Jo-Carroll Depot. Motion carried.

GIS – No report

Zoning – No report

Zoning Board of Appeals – No report

Probation – No report

Other Departments – No reports

AFFILIATE AND LIAISON REPORTS

LRA – Mr. Hartman – No report

CEDS – Mr. Imel – No report

UCCI – Mr. Payette – No report

911 – Ms. Anderson – No report

Health Department – Mr. Yuswak – No report

VAC – Mr. Hartman – No report

Senior Services – Mr. Imel – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.

Hotel/Motel – Mrs. Cole – No report

Tri-County Opportunities Council – Mr. Preston – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.

708 Board – No report

Extension – No report

OLD BUSINESS - Budget – The following budget categories were presented for the 2019-2010 fiscal year:

•Health Insurance – John Bickelhaupt sent message still looking for better prices.

•Liability Insurance – Administrator Doty stated that CIRMA group, the County’s current carrier, had been doing a sufficient job.

•Other budget discussions – Administrator Doty informed the board that at least 6 budget motions for line item changes would be presented at the next meeting. He would inform the board in a timely manner as he received them.

Final changes to the budget and approval of the budget and appropriations are scheduled for November 21, 2019.

NEW BUSINESS – Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the FOP consideration of Memorandum of Understanding regarding Union Dues. Motion carried.

CHAIRMAN REPORTS – Chairman Reibel reported that the 911 Telephone tax board has cut ties with NG 911 – further information to follow.

APPOINTMENTS – None

PUBLIC COMMENTS – None

EXECUTIVE SESSION – N/A

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Payette to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

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