Carroll County Board met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Reibel.
Roll call was taken showing Reibel, Stitzel, Hartman, Yuswak, Preston, Cole, and Anderson being present, with Imel and Payette not responding to roll call due to technical problems
Discussion: Chairman Reibel asked for Approval to move the May 21st board meeting minutes and Resolution for Coroner’s Salary being moved to after Tabled Items. Motion by Mr. Preston, second by Mr. Hartman to do so. Roll call vote taken, Anderson, Stitzel, Cole, Preston, Reibel, Hartman, and Yuswak voting aye and Imel and Payette not responding to roll call vote. Motion carried
Motion by Mr. Preston, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve all items on Consent Agenda. Roll call was called showing Anderson, Hartman, Yuswak, Preston, Cole, Stitzel and Reibel all voting aye and Imel and Payette not responding to roll call vote. Motion carried.
1. Approval of Minutes May 21st board meeting minutes
2. Approval of Bills Paid in Vacation
3. Approval of Committee on Claims
4. County Clerk’s Semi Annual
5. Election Judges appointment for 2 year term
6. Reappointment of Chief County Assessment Officer Annette Gruhn (SOA)
7. Reappointment of Judy Dampman to Board of Review for 3-year term
8. Appointment for Health Board-Dr. Duane Ludwig to replace Dr. Tonne and Jan Schmidecamp, Dr. Daniel Woods, and Michael Yuswak all being reappointments
9. Approval of Resolution setting Coroners salary for 4 years at an increase of $500 per year beginning December 1st.
Tabled Items-Motion to approve three-year contract with CenturyLink. Chairman Reibel does believe at the July meeting they will be voting on this tabled item.
It was called to attention by Ms. Anderson, that in the May 21st board meeting minutes under 911 it reads: Ms. Anderson reported on zone meeting, next gen will start next spring. It should read: Ms. Anderson reported on zoom meeting , next gen will start next spring. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve the minutes as corrected. Roll call vote shows, Cole, Anderson, Stitzel, Preston, Reibel, Yuswak and Hartman voting aye and Imel and Payette not responding to roll call vote. Motion carried
Chairman Reibel asked the board to consider a new resolution for the Corner to receive 3% each year instead of the $500 increase each year as it was pointed out by Board member Joseph Payette that the $500 was less then 3% increase which has been the County Board’s practice. Motion by Mr. Yuswak, second by Mr. Payette to approve this resolution. Roll call vote shows, Hartman, Stitzel, Payette, Preston, Cole, Reibel, Yuswak, and Anderson voting aye and Imel responding to this roll call vote. (Before this roll call vote, Board member Payette’s mic was not working correctly)
Department Reports
Sheriff & Property-Sheriff Kloepping reported on several maintenance issues with roof and air conditioning unit for the Probation and State’s Attorney office. Roof repairs are done and the roof probably has 5 to 6 years left before replacement. Sheriff Kloepping reported with the air conditioning unit being 26 years old it make sense to replace then to repair. That was the consensus of the board on that matter. Sheriff Kloepping reported that with the civil unrest, he had a request from the City of Freeport for Deputy backup due to a large group of protesters attempting to create an intense confrontation with law enforcement officers. Several board member thanked him and his staff for a job well done.
After Sheriff Kloepping’s full report, Chairman Reibel read a letter from the City of Freeport’s Chief of Police, Matt Summers. It was dated June 3, 2020 and reads:
On May 31st, 2020, the City of Freeport experienced threats of violence in regard to the civil unrest that is occurring across the nation. As the incident unfolded, it was obvious that the Freeport Police Department and Stephenson County Sheriff’s office needed more resources. A call was made to all regional Police and Sheriff’s Departments requesting assistance. Your agency sent resources to help with the unfolding situation.
During the civil unrest in Freeport, a large group of protesters attempted to create an intense confrontation with law enforcement officers. At several points during the stressful event, rocks were thrown at law enforcement, governmental buildings were damaged, and entry was attempted into several buildings and businesses.
I am proud to say that your officer or officers stood shoulder to shoulder with many other officers and agencies. As all of the officers stood together, they showed great restraint and bravery in the face of a very demanding incident. As I said before, I am incredibly proud to have stood with each of these officers.
Health Department -Dawn Holland gave an update on how they are getting prepared for the Governor’s Phase 4 when dealing with COVID-19 and how they are watching the numbers close in regards to COVID- 19. Also, spoke briefly on updates on WIC, mobile dentist being cancel for July, and Census grant end the end of June. Dawn also encouraged if you have not completed the census please do so.
Emergency Management Agency- Director Jim Klinefelter asked if there was any questions regarding his report which there was none. He did give an update how they too were called to assist at the protest in
the City of Freeport and there will be a $25,000 United Way grant but did not the scope of the requirements at this time.
States Attorney-No Report
Treasurer-Diane Powers was not on the zoom meeting but Chairman Reibel did comment for Mrs. Powers that the tax money is coming quicker then past years. She will be making the first Real Estate distribution next week to taxing districts.
Circuit Clerk -Patricia Hiher reported that they are starting to recoup fines and fees. She also commended Sheriff Kloepping and staff on the Court Security for the Courthouse.
Assessor-Annette Gruhn thanked the board in their confidence of Reappointing her to Chief County Assessment officer. She reported that her staff is out in the field doing assessing in the Shannon area. Her office has extended the deadline for Senior Assessment to the end of the year. The County has received from most Townships the reimbursement for the Assessor’s office doing the Township assessing.
County Clerk & Recorder-Amy Buss, Deputy Clerk gave a brief update on the Voting grants that are available and have applied for. Informed the board that County Clerk Woessner is working on the new requirements for SB1863 that is based on COVID-19 concerns. Also reported that 2,352 voter registration cards where sent of all voters in Savanna 1 through Savanna 6 due to new polling place.
Animal Control-Animal Control officer, Joe Grimm submitted his monthly report and there were no questions on the report. Mr. Grimm did say the numbers for pick up and adoptions are about the same as last years numbers at this time.
Highway-A monthly report was submitted in the packet. County Engineer, Kevin Vandendooren submitted for approval of Sections 6529 Scenic Bluff Rd Petition for aid from Mt. Carroll and York Road districts. Motion by Mr. Preston, second by Mr. Hartman to approve. Roll call vote was called Hartman, Imel, Stitzel, Payette, Anderson, Cole, Reibel, Yuswak and Preston voting aye and no one voting nay. Motion carried. ( Mr. Imel was able to join the board meeting at this time for roll call vote)
Mr. Vandendooren discussed how the Highway departments backhoe is need of much repair. He informed the board instead of fixing a 20 year old backhoe, he will rent a backhoe with option to buy. Informed board that work on the Ideal Bridge should start on July 22nd. Mr. Vandendooren then brought up for discussion on his position on the truck scale at the Savanna Depot Park. He believes it is a hazard and they have been notified to remove in a certain time period and the time is up soon. He thinks it should be removed. After much discussion, the Board Chairman advised him not to remove it till the board can discuss it more at the July county board meeting.
GIS-No report
Zoning-No report
Zoning Board of Appeals-There will be a zoom meeting on July 6th for one agenda item.
Probation-No Report
Other Departments-No report
AFFILIATE AND LIAISON REPORTS
LRA-No report
CEDS-No report
UCCI-No report
911-No report
VAC-No report
Senior Services-No report
Hotel/Motel-Mrs. Cole-A monthly report was submitted in the packet.
Tri-County Opportunities Council-No report
708 board-No report
Extension-No report
Old Business -None
New Business-County Administrator, Michael Doty updated on the six months revenues for the County.
There has been some delay on payments from the State but should know by the end of June if they will be paid that is when their fiscal ends. He reported if all revenues stay on course an estimated revenues shortfall will be between 4 and 10 percent.
Chairman Reports-Chairman Reibel is hopeful if the Governor goes to Phase 4 that a board meeting can be held at the Farm Bureau with social distancing and face mask and group no larger then 50 for the July County board meeting.
Public Comments-None
Executive Session-N/A
Motion by Mr. Preston, second by Mr. Payette to adjourn meeting. Motion carried.
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