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Carroll County Board met April 21

Carroll County Board met April 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by Chair Reibel at 9:30 a.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call shows all Board Member present.

Chair Reibel presented the consent agenda with one change. He would like to move Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation under Consent agenda.

1. Approval of March 17th Board Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of Bills Paid in Vacation

3. Approval of Committee on Claims

Motion by Preston, second by P. Hartman to approve the consent agenda with the noted change. Motion carried.

A representative from Riverview Center presented the Proclamation making April 2022 “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”. She updated the Board on the many services that Riverview Center provides. Motion by Yuswak, second by Anderson to approve the Proclamation. Motion carried.

Tabled Items- Chair Reibel asked for a motion to take off the table, the Approval of the Resolution by Carroll County Electing to Opt-out of the Special Assessment Programs and Provisions in 35 ILCS 200/15-178. This was tabled on March 17, 2022 Board meeting by Payette making the motion to table and seconded by Vandermyde. It was taken off the table for this meeting with a motion by Payette, second by P. Hartman. Motion carried.

Chief County Assessment Officer Annette Gruhn explained to the Board as in the previous County Board meeting on March 17, 2022 that this bill was designed for Counties that have a population of 3 million or more. She also reminded the Board that the County does have several low income housing facilities throughout Carroll County. This bill would also make here responsible to go out and inspect

low income building projects which she is not qualified to do. With Carroll County not having building codes and her not having adequate staff this would be impossible for her to carry out. She asked the Board respectfully to pass this resolution to Opt-out of the Special Assessment Program at this time. Motion by Preston, second by P. Hartma. Roll call shows Anderson, Imel, P. Hartman, R. Hartman, Reibel, Preston, Payette, Vandermyde and Yuswak all voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

Sheriff & Property-Sheriff Ryan Kloepping gave an update that the last phase of the tuckpointing will begin within the next month.

Sheriff Kloepping reported that Arbor Day is Friday on May 29th. Three new trees will be added to the Courtyard.

Sheriff Kloepping reported that himself and County Administrator Mike Doty have been working with the Architect on the HVAC specs. The HVAC project will go out for bid on May 10th with May 31st being the last day to accept bids.

Health Department-No report

Emergency Management Agency-EMA Director Jim Klinefelter revisited the topic with the Board with him possibly getting his own credit card for his department. He stated that how it is handled with him paying for it then getting reimbursed or having to borrow the Sheriff’s credit card is inconvenient. The present credit card policy is that you have to be a full time employee to obtain a County credit card. It was the consensus of the Board this would be referred to the State’s Attorney and get his opinion on changing this policy.

EMA Director Klinefelter also asked the Board on considering on the County purchasing their own UTV. He stated that it would be a great asset to the County and Sheriff Kloepping agreed. Chair Reibel directed them to draw up specks on what would be needed for the UTV and bring it back to the Board for consideration.

States Attorney-No report

Treasurer-No report

Circuit Clerk-No report

Probation-Due to Probation Director Marcie Arno being absent, County Administrator Doty asked the Board for approval to hire a vacant full time position. Motion by Yuswak, second by Vandermyde to approve. Motion carried.

Assessor-Chief County Assessment Officer Annette Gruhn reported that the Quad Assessment have begun for this year.

County Clerk and Recorder-County Clerk Amy Buss reported that switching to .gov for emails for all office for the County has been completed.

Animal Control-No report

Highway-County Engineer Kevin Vandendooren presented for approval three Petitions for Bridge Aid:

1. Salem Road District for Section 22229 Pioneer Road

2. Fairhaven Road District for Section 4814 Black Oak Rd

3. Fairhaven Road District for Section 19733 Clark Road

Motion by P. Hartman, second by Imel to approve. Motion carried.

County Engineer Vandendooren presented for approval a County Bridge Fund Resolution of $125,000 for the emergency replacement of Section 23390 Argo Fay Road. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Yuswak to approve. Motion carried.

County Engineer Vandendooren presented for approval the low bid for Ritchie Inc. for repairing the subsurface drainage at the Highway department office at a cost of $81,019 and authorize the contractor to commence work. If approved this will be paid out of the ARPA funds. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Preston to approve. Roll call shows Imel, P. Hartman, Yuswak, Anderson, Reibel, Preston, R. Hartman, Payette and Vandermyde all voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

Zoning-Report submitted

Zoning Board of Appeals-Zoning Officer/GIS Administrator Jeremy Hughes presented to the Board for approval a Zoning amendment 22-01-900. 5 Acre split AG-1 to B-1. Motion by P. Hartman, second by Preston. Motion carried.

Zoning Officer/GIS Administrator Hughes presented a Draft of Review Ordinance Ch. 745 Guest Home License. He stated the Board of Appeals are working on this Ordinance.

Other Departments 

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-Report submitted in packet.

Tri-County Opportunities Council-No report

708 Board-No report

Extension-No report

Old Business-None

New Business 

County Administrator Mike Doty presented and explained for approval a Governing Board Resolution authorizing the application for Capital Assistance Grant for paratransit Vehicles. Motion by Imel, second by Preston to approve. Motion carried.

Chair Reports 

Chair Reibel reported that there will be an electronic recycling event on April 30th in Elizabeth, IL.

Chair Reibel presented the following for reappointments for Fire Trustees: Chadwick-Cynthia Ottens

Lanark-Chris Lower

Milledgeville-Keith Oncken

Mt. Carroll-Marty Rapp

Savanna Fire-Tom Ritchie

Shannon Fire-Jim Endress

Thomson Fire-Paul Moltman

Motion by Vandermyde, second by Preston to approve. Motion carried.

Chair Reibel presented the names of Sherry Vidinich and Maria Krull for Hotel/Motel Board. Motion by Anderson, second by Preston to approve. Motion carried.

Public Comments 

Joseph Kramer living at 18168 Il. Rte 40, Mt.Carroll, Il spoke to the Board on the problems he is having with the property at 18100 Il Rt 40, Mt. Carroll which is the property next to his. He stated that noxious weeds, unmowed lawn and shingles flying into his lawn has become a problem. He has been working with Zoning Officer Jeremy Hughes and he has been helpful but wanted the Board to be aware of the problems with this property.

Executive Session-None

Adjournment-Motion by P. Hartman, second by Imel to adjourn at 11:01 a.m. Motion carried.

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