Carroll County Board Met May 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Reibel.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call shows Mr. Reibel, Mr. Imel, Mr. Preston, Mr. R. Hartman, Mr. Payette, Mr. Vandermyde, Mr. P. Hartman and Mr. Yuswak present with Ms. Anderson absent.
Chair Reibel present the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes-April 15th Board Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Bills Paid in Vacation
3. Approval of Committee on Claims
Motion by P. Hartman, second by Imel to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
Tabled Items-None
Department Reports
Sheriff & Property-Chief Deputy Michael Holland reported that prisoners have finally been moved to the Department of Corrections. Chair Reibel stated that he had taken a tour of the jail to see what projects might be able to be done with the grant money from the Federal government. Chief Holland invited any Board Member to contact him or Sheriff Kloepping if they would like a tour of the jail.
Health Department-Dawn Holland gave an update on the COVID statics for Carroll County. Over 7,900 individual vaccination doses have been administered in Carroll County. She answered questions in regards to walk in clinics for the vaccination and possible booster shots from Board members.
Emergency Management Agency Report-No report
State’s Attorney-No report
Treasurer-No report
Circuit Clerk- No report
Probation-No report
Assessor-Chief Assessor Gruhn reported on that she is applying for a grant from a 2019 Disaster Assistance Grant from the USDA that would help her obtain a new vehicle for her office. She reported that the Quad assessment this year is Rock Creek/Lima, Wysox and Elkhorn Grove townships.
Chair Reibel presented for approval of a new clerk hire for an opening position in the Assessor office. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Imel to approve. Motion carried.
County Clerk & Recorder-No report
Animal Control-A monthly reports was submitted in Board packet.
Highway-County Engineer Vandendooren explained to the Board why he went thru Sourcewell to get a bid for the wheel loader. After the explanation, County Engineer Vandendooren asked for approval of acceptance of Sourcewell bid from Martin Equipment and give authorization for County Engineer to excute $83,500 loan with local bank for payment of balance of wheel loader. Discussion. Motion by Payette, second by Preston to approve. Motion carried.
Chair Reibel presented for approval a Resolution requesting Consent of the Department of Transportation for the reappointment of the Incumbent as County Engineer. Discussion. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Yuswak to approve. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren presented for approval of a contract with Brandt Construction and authorization for the County Board Chairman to execute. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Vandermyde to approve. Discussion on how the estimate is $118,277 at this time and how that figure could change if more work is needed. Motion carried.
GIS/Zoning- Chair Reibel explained to the Board how he has received inquires from other Counties in regards to if the County is going to pass a Resolution opposing SB 1602. This bill would marginalize and disenfranchise citizens’ right to develop or refine ordinance specific to wind projects in their County. GIS/Zoning Officer Hughes gave more of detail on the statutes that is being presented in SB 1602. A resolution will be presented at the next Board meeting opposing this Senate Bill.
Zoning Board of Appeals-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-No report
Tri-County Opportunities Council-No report
708 Board -No report
Extension-No Report
Old Business-Chair Reibel told the County Board at this meeting he would like to have a consensus on how many Board members and which proposed district option the Board would like to go with. Chair Reibel had County Administrator Doty explain the 5 options on proposed County Board Districts. Discussion. After much discussion the consensus was to go with option #2 which has 9 Board members which is three in each district. With option #2, District One will consist of Washington, Woodland, Freedom, Salem and Savanna, District Two will consist of Mt. Carroll, York and Fairhaven, District Three will consist of Cherry Grove/Shannon, Rock Creek/Lima, Elkhorn Grove and Wysox Township. A draft resolution will be presented at the May 20th board meeting.
New Business-Chair Reibel presented for approval a Letter of Authorization to apply for a “Community Rides Grant” for Carroll County Transit. County Administrator Doty explained the Grant. Motion by Yuswak, second by Preston to approve. Motion carried.
Chairman Reports-Chair Reibel announced the next board meeting on May 20th will be at the Carroll County Senior Center. He is hoping that the July 15th Board meeting will be able to be held at the Courthouse.
Public Comments-None
Motion by P. Hartman, second by Vandermyde to adjourn. Motion carried.
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