Carroll County Board Met May 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Reibel at 9:31 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll calls shows Mr. Reibel, Mr. Preston, Mr. Payette, Mr. Vandermyde, Mr. Imel, Mr. Paul Hartman and Ms. Anderson present with Mr. Yuswak and Mr. Robert Hartman absent.
The consent agenda was presented by Chair Reibel.
1. Approval of Minutes-May 6th Board Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Bills Paid in Vacation
3. Approval of Committee on Claims
4. Approval of the following Reappointments to the Jo/Carroll Solid Waste Agency: Les Guenzel, Ken Sandy, Shawn Picolotti and Kevin Reibel
5. Approval of the Appointment to Jo-Carroll Foreign Trade Zone: Robert Canier replacing Jim Forth-unexpired term
Motion by P. Hartman, second by Preston to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
Tabled Items-None
Department Reports
Sheriff & Property-Sheriff Kloepping reported that the mandated training that is due by July 1st have still not been established by the State. He also reported that he is working with Dan Payette from Blackhawk Hills RC&D on a possible grant for a UTV and Drone for the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Kloepping explained why his extradition line will go over due to a prisoner having to be extradited from Southern Georgia for multiple felonies.
Health Department-No report
Emergency Management Agency Report-No report
State’s Attorney-State’s Attorney Kaney reported due to lack of applicants applying for the Assistance State’s Attorney he may need to ask the Board in the future to use the 711 ruling from the Illinois Supreme to be able to hire a law student that could practice law under his supervision till they are sworn-in in November.
Treasurer-Treasurer Powers reported that tax bills were mailed out May 17th. The due dates will be July 1st and September 1st. She explained the long and complicated procedure that needed to be done to receive the Recovery Grant from the Federal government.
Circuit Clerk-No report
Probation-No report
Assessor-Chief Assessor Gruhn updated the Board on the grant she applied for a new vehicle for her office through the 2019 Disaster Assistance Grant. She also introduced her new employee, Karen Medendorp. She stated she has hired Ben
Woessner to be her summer intern. Ben will be attending the University of Wisconsin in Platteville. Assessor did report for GIS/Zoning officer, Jeremy Hughes that the new County website is now online.
County Clerk and Recorder-Clerk and Recorder Buss reported how she is working with her vendor, Fidlar Technologies, to start a Honor Rewards Program for Veterans.
Animal Control-No report
Highway-A monthly report was submitted in Board packet. Chair Reibel had County Engineer Vandendooren again explain the procedure the County needed to do to reappoint him as County Engineer. Motion by Payette, second by P. Hartman to approve this appointment. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren asked for authorization for him to execute a $83,500 loan at 1.24% rate with State Bank of Pearl City/Mt. Carroll Center for payment on the John Deere 310L backhoe/loader tractor purchase. Discussion. Motion by Anderson, second by Vandermyde to approve. Motion carried.
Mr. Vandendooren presented for approval of Petition for Bridge Aid from Fairhaven Road District for Section 479 Miller Road. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Preston to approve. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren presented for approve a low bid from Countryman, Inc. for pavement striping and authorize the County Board Chairman to execute Contract and Contract bonds. Motion by Anderson, second by Vandermyde to approve. Motion carried.
GIS/Zoning-No report
Zoning Board of Appeals-No report
Other Departments-No report
Affiliate and Liaison Reports
LRA-No report
CEDS-No report
UCCI-No report
911-Ms. Anderson asked for her name to be removed as the 911 liaison and put Robert Hartman as he was appointed to the Board.
VAC-No report
Senior Services-No report
Hotel/Motel-Monthly report submitted in Board packet.
Tri-County Opportunities Council-Mr. Preston reported that the Council would like another member of the Carroll County Board to be appointed to their Board.
708 Board-No report
Extension-No report
Old Business
Chair Reibel presented Chapter 20 and the changes and decisions that would need to be done on this Chapter. Administrator Doty explained the few changes. Discussion. After the discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to raise the
per diem from $55 to $60 with mileage only for out of County meetings. Also, raise the Chairman’s quarterly compensation to $650 from $625. VAC will be added to having a liaison appointed from the County Board.
County Administrator Doty explained some of the projects that will use the Corona Virus Relief Fund. They are researching on using the Fund to update the HVAC systems due to its age. Also under consideration are renovation to the County Jail plumbing system. Also, plans on updating the small courtroom video system. Doty said the Fund can be used for lost revenue due to COVID and has been working on a report that Treasurer Powers has looked at and they will forward it to the County Auditor.
New Business
Chair Reibel presented for approval a “Resolution of the Carroll County Board in opposition to proposed legislation by the Illinois Genera Assembly and Governor Pritzker and supporting continued local control of Zoning and Land Use Affairs”. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Anderson to approve. Motion carried.
Chair Reibel presented a Class “A” liquor license for Candlelight at Lake Carroll LLC at 29-11 Ironwood Drive, Lanark, IL. Motion by Payette, second by Anderson to approve with the condition that background check comes back clean. Discussion. Ms. Anderson thanked Chair Reibel for expediting this due to Candlelight would like to open the first of June. Roll call shows Preston, Payette, Vandermyde, Imel, P. Hartman and Reibel voting aye with Yuswak and R. Hartman absent. Motion carried.
Chairman Reports
Chair Reibel reported that Jo/Carroll Solid Waste will have a recycling event at Elizabeth,Il on Saturday, June 22nd.
Chair Reibel reminded if anyone were interested they are welcome to take a tour of the Senior Services Facility, Transit and VAC.
Public Comments-None
Motion by P. Hartman, second by Preston to adjourn. Motion carried.
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