Carroll County Board met July 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kevin Reibel at 9:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call shows Mr. Reibel, Mr. Preston, Mr. Imel, Mr. Paul Hartman, Mr. Yuswak, Ms. Anderson, and Mr. Vandermyde all present with Mr. Payette and Mr. Robert Hartman absent.
Chair Reibel presented the consent agenda:
1. Approval of the June 16th Board Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Bills Paid in Vacation
3. Approval of Committee on Claims
Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Yuskak to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
Tabled Items-None
Sheriff & Property-Sheriff Ryan Kloepping presented his semi-annual report for approval. Motion by Mr. Preston, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve. Motion carried.
Sheriff Kloepping requested to purchase a new squad car in the amount of $45,677 to be paid with ARPA funds. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve this purchase. Motion carried.
Sheriff Kloepping reported that 911 dispatch is open and fully operational. He also reported that tuckpointing should start around the 1st of August. He invited the Board and public to attend the charity softball game in Savanna at the Old Mill Park this coming Saturday starting at noon.
Health Department-Health Department Administrator Craig Beintema presented for approval a Amended Food Code Ordinance. Mr. Beintema explained the code is being updated due to new statue code changes and they added Home Kitchen to be part of this code. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak to approve. Roll call shows Mr. Paul Hartman, Mr. Imel, Mr. Reibel, Mr. Preston, Mr. Yuswak, Mr. Vandermyde and Ms. Anderson all voting aye with no nays. Motion carried.
Emergency Management Agency-EMA Director Jim Klinefelter explained specs and prices for a 2022 UTV trailer. This purchase request will be put on the August agenda with the possibility of it being paid out of ARPA funds.
Mr. Klinefelter reported that out of his budget he paid $1,800 for architect deign work for the EMA office remodel.
State’s Attorney-State’s Attorney Aaron Kaney wanted to update the Board on the law requiring the use of Body Cams for Sheriff and Police departments. Even though it is not required till 2025 for Carroll County there are grants that the County should take advantage of in the future.
Treasurer-Treasurer Diane Powers reported that about 11 million in property taxes has been disbursed to the taxing bodies.
She also reported that they are still interviewing for Deputy Treasurer and has put an ad on Indeed.
Probation-Probation Director Marcie announced this week is National Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.
Assessor-Chief County Assessor Annette Gruhn reported that Patty Hughes has completed her required continuing education. Her new Deputy Assessor, Colton Dimmick will be starting his classes soon.
County Clerk & Recorder-County Clerk Amy Buss reported that she has received all grant money that was requested for the 2021-22 budget year from the State Board of Elections. She reported on the grants available from the State Board of Election for the 2022-23 budget year.
She also reported that on August 10, 2022 each voter in Carroll County will be mailed a Vote by Mail Application that can be used for the November 2022 election or sign up for a Permanent Vote by Mail which would be their application for all upcoming elections. She encouraged the public if they have any questions, please contact the office.
Animal Control-No report
Highway-County Engineer Kevin Vandendooren presented approval of Resolution to appropriate $25,000 for replacement of a culvert for Section 27192 Brookville Rd. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Ms. Anderson to approve. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren presented approval of Resolution to appropriate $25,000 for replacement of culvert for Section 5531 Shannon Route. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren presented approval of low bidder and authorization for County Board Chairman to execute contract for Section 22- 00000-00-GM Aggregate Wedge Shoulder. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren presented approval of Resolution to appropriate $100,000 for partial payment on Section 22-00000-00-GM Aggregate Wedge Shoulder. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Yuswak. Motion carried.
County Engineer Vandendooren updated the Board on the ongoing work on the foundation of the County Highway Department.
Zoning-A monthly report and monthly violations report was included in the packet.
Zoning/GIS Administrator Jeremy Hughes reported that a possible wind energy project is being discussed for Carroll County. The project would be south of Chadwick with 40% in Carroll and 60% in Whiteside but the project is probably a year out.
Other Departments
Affiliate and Liaison Reports
LRA-No report
CEDS-No report
UCCI-No report
911-No report
Senior Services-No report
Hotel-Motel-Report submitted in Board packet.
Tri-County Opportunities Council-No Report
708 Board-No report
Extension-No report
New Business
County Administrator Michael Doty explained how the random drawing for the County Board terms would work. There are three ping pong balls with 1, 2 and 3 which represents the County Board districts. Which ever number is drawn that County Board District will have the terms of 2-2-4 years. The other two will be 4- 4-2 year terms. Jon Whitney, a member of the audience drew the ping pong ball with the number one. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Ms. Anderson to approve that District one that consist of Washington, Woodland, Freedom, Salem and Savanna would have the Board terms of 2-2-4 years. District two which consist of Mt. Carroll, York and Fairhaven would have Board terms of 4-4-2 years. District 3 which consists of Cherry Grove/Shannon, Rock Creek/Lima, Wysox and Elkhorn Grove will also have Board terms of 4-4-2 years. Motion carried.
At the December 2022 Reorganizational meeting, the newly elected Board Members will draw for with a two or four year term.
County Administrator Doty presented approval of Rebuild Illinois Round Three Grant Application. He explained this in needed for the Bus garage for the Carroll County Senior Services Center. Since prices have rose if awarded this grant it will help make sure that the Bus garage gets all the amenities that are needed. Motion by Mr. Vandermyde, second by Mr. Paul Hartman to approve. Motion carried.
Chief County Assessor Gruhn presented for approval the Multi-Township Assessment Districts. Mrs. Gruhn explained that according to Section 2-10 of the Property Tax Code (35ILCS 200/2-10) its mandatory for the CCAO in township counties prepare a map of the county with recommended multi-township districts. At this time, she is not proposing any changes to the current districts or to annex any other townships to existing districts. Motion by Ms. Anderson,
second by Mr. Vandermyde to approve. Roll call shows Mr. Paul Hartman, Mr. Imel, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Reibel, Mr. Preston, Mr. Vandermyde, and Mr. Yuswak all voting aye, no nays. Motion carried.
Chair Reibel asked the County Board to consider to put out for bids for the County’s Liability and Workman’s Compensation Insurance. This has not been done since 2008 and he believes that this would be a perfect time to do so. It was the consensus to have County Administrator start this process.
Chairman Reports-Chair Reibel informed the Board a survey is needed for the land donation from Harold and Marilyn Andresen for the Carroll County Senior Service bus garage. It is his recommendation that the County pays for the survey at this point from Capital Improvements in the General fund and the grant could pay back the General fund. The fee for a survey should not be more then $1,000. It was the consensus of the Board to have the survey done as soon as possible.
Appointments-Chair Reibel presented the of Kim Falk to replace John Gloor for an unexpired term to the Community Mental Health Board 708. Motion by Mr. Paul Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve. Motion carried.
Public Comments-none
Executive Session-none
Motion by Mr. Yuswak, second by Mr. Preston to adjourn at 10:43 a.m.
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