Carroll County Board met July 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken showing Hartman, Reibel, Preston, Payette, Stitzel, Yuswak, Anderson, Imel and Cole all being present, with no one being absent.
Chairman Reibel presented the 9 items from the consent agenda. There were no questions or concerns mentioned. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the 9 items as presented:
1. Approval of Minutes – June 18th Board Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Bills Paid in Vacation
3. Approval of Committee on Claims
4. Approval of Sheriff’s Semi-Annual Report
5. Approval of Section 6529 Scenic Bluff low bidder and authorization for the County Board Chairman to execute the Contract and Contract Bond
6. Approval of Section 008-3311 Repair low bidder and authorization for the County Board Chairman to execute the Contract and Contract Bond
8. Approval of Cares Grant Resolution
9. Approval of Upper Mississippi International Port District Board William Jahnke – reappointment
Motion carried by voice vote.
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council representative Andy Shaw, provided a presentation about “The IL Energy Conservation Authority”. The IECA is comprised of nationwide industry experts forming a not for profit corporation. They offer financial opportunities for commercial and industrial business’s to be able to finance clean energy improvements to their properties. It provides economic development and job creation. The board thanked him for the information.
Chairman Reibel asked that a motion that had been made February 21, 2019 taken from the table. The motion states “Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve a 3 year contract with Century Link for $677.51 per month”. During that discussion the motion was moved to be tabled indefinitely and the motion to table passed. Mr. Hartman moved to remove the motion from the table, seconded by Mr. Imel. Motion passed. Administrator Doty stated a main concern for the motion to be tabled was Century Link couldn’t keep our current phone numbers. Because of new technology, Century Link might be able to keep our numbers but at a higher cost. More information is still being provided. Chairman Reibel asked that the original tabled motion be voted down so the county could explore new alternatives. Roll call vote was called for showing Preston, Hartman, and Anderson all voting aye, and Imel, Cole, Reibel, Stitzel, Payette and Yuswak all voting nay, with no one being absent. Motion failed and the county will seek more information.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Sheriff & Property – Chief Deputy Michael Holland gave a report.
Health Department Report – Jim Klinefelter reported about the CARES Act- $250,000 for the County.
State’s Attorney – No report
Treasurer – Treasurer Powers reported the 2nd distribution has been made and second installment is due September 1st.
Circuit Clerk – Clerk Hiher reported credit collections is working.
Assessor – SOA Gruhn reported quadrennial assessment schedule is underway.
County Clerk & Recorder – Clerk Woessner reported on grants available for upcoming election changes, including Vote by Mail Applications.
Animal Control – No report
Highway – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.
Engineer Vandendooren presented a resolution to rename a portion of Blue Mountain Rd that had been vacated in 2006. A permanent structure has been built and the road needs identification. The Woodland Township trustees have agreed to call it “Dusty Road”. Motion by Mr. Payette, second by Mr. Stitzel to approve the new road name as “Dusty Road”. Motion carried.
Engineer Vandendooren introduced discussion about the possible county approval for vacation of roads with in the LRA. The entire subject was brought forth because of a truck scale built on the road right of way in the LRA area and the question of who is responsible for liability. Engineer Vandendooren presented copies of correspondence between County, the Department of the Army and the Department of Transportation. After much discussion, no decision was made about vacation of roads. The board asked for more definitive answers from the Army and IDOT. It was the consensus of the board to have Engineer Vandendooren conduct a speed study to show the County’s concern about liability until further decisions are made.
Engineer Vandendooren asked the board to review a Resolution vacating excess right of way of Georgetown Road. He needs to hold a public hearing first for possible objections. During discussion a motion was made by Mr. Payette, seconded by Mr. Imel to hold the Public Hearing August 20th at 9:15 a.m. followed by the scheduled County Board meeting. The Naaman Diehl Auditorium was not available on that date and Mr. Payette withdrew the motion. Further discussion was held and Mr. Payette moved to hold the Public Hearing on September 3, 2020 at 9:15 a.m. in the new conference room at the Courthouse, followed by the Board meeting. Location for the board meeting to be announced at a later date, seconded by Mr. Yuswak. Motion carried.
GIS – No report
Zoning – No report
Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Officer, Jeremy Hughes, presented a special use 20-LC-500 request for a Guest House. The petition is Dan Bergschneider and the property address in question is 1-185 Old Wharf Rd, Lanark IL. All publications and notifications were done in a timely manner. The Zoning Board of Appeals moved to approve the request unanimously. Motion by Mr. Payette, second by Mr. Stitzel to approve the special use permit as presented. Motion carried.
Probation – No report
Other Departments – No report
AFFILIATE AND LIAISON REPORTS
LRA – Mr. Hartman – No report
CEDS – Mr. Imel – No report
UCCI – Mr. Payette – No report
911 – Ms. Anderson – No report
VAC – Mr. Hartman – No report
Senior Services – Mr. Imel – No report
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
NEW BUSINESS – Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve the Amended 2020 Holidays, adding November 3, 2020 Election Day. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the 2021 Holidays. Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN REPORTS – Chairman Reibel stated that he would like to see the board meetings from September forward to be at the Courthouse but still not sure because of COVID-19.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – An unknown individual approached Chairman Reibel with personal complaints and was asked to seek counsel.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – N/A
Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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