Clark County Board met May 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Proceedings of the Regular Meeting
Clark County May 19, 2017
The regular meeting of the County Board met May 19, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. and was called to Order by Chairman John Hammond. County Clerk Carrie Downey led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call 8:00 A.M.
Rex Goble District #1 absen
Mike Brandenburg District #2
Jim Bolin District #3
John Hammond District #4
Susan Guinnip District #5
Todd Kuhn District #6
Mike Parsons District #7
Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Susan Guinnip to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2017 Board Meeting. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Mike Parsons to approve the General Claims. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Mike Parsons to approve the County Highway Claims.
The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
County Highway Engineer, Dallas Richardson went through his agenda. The Melrose Bridge letting is finally scheduled for May 31, 2017 at 10a.m.
Motion by Susan Guinnip and second by Todd Kuhn to adopt the Resolution regarding Economic Development/TARP Agreement; Section Number 14-00273-00-RP. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Mike Brandenburg to adopt the Resolution for the Hogue Town Road Engineering Agreement Section Number 13-00272-00-RS. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Todd Kuhn to adopt the Resolution for the HSIP Guardrail Engineering Agreement Section Number 17-00277-00-GR. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Jim Bolin to adopt the Resolution for the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Maple Tree Bridge State Funding Number SN 012-3341. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Mike Parsons to adopt the Resolution into an Illinois Crop Share Cash Farm Lease with Huffington Farms for County Farm 4. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Susan Guinnip to adopt the Resolution for sealed Oil Letting Bids required for the 2017 MFT Maintenance. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
Highway discussion continued: Mowing has started throughout the County. Dallas said that they looked over the old animal control truck and decided to keep it. The County Highway Department purchased it to begin with. Justin Lewis and Karson Kuhn have been hired on as summer help.
Motion by Susan Guinnip and second by Todd Kuhn to accept all Office Reports for April 2017, except for the Treasurer’s Report is for March. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”, except District 2 abstained. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).
New Business: Todd Kuhn reported that Dallas helped come up with the bid for the North and East Courthouse steps. Dallas reported that he has had a few contractors’ contact him already. Bids are being accepted and are due in the County Clerk’s office by June 7th. He also reported that only one side of the courthouse windows need to be replaced and have been ordered. Susan reported on a Solar Farm conversation that she had with an attorney friend. Several of the board members have received letters. Susan offered to look into it this more for the Board.
Discussion was held in regards to the $671 Health insurance reimbursement checks. John Hammond stated that the Board already knew his opinion on it. He does not think the Elected Officials/Department Heads should receive a check since they had not paid a percent of their premium. Carrie Downey, County Clerk had looked for a resolution exempting the County officials from paying a percent, but did not find one. He asked what everyone else thought about it. Todd said that at one time they did not have to pay for their Health Insurance. Clerk Downey believes that when the percent was introduced, it was stated then that the elected official’s salaries had already been set 6 months before their terms began and could not be changed. It was not brought up again, until last year. Todd Kuhn said he remembered they didn’t have to pay, but he wasn’t clear on who was to get the reimbursements and who was not. The Board discussed this issue and decided whoever paid for a percent of their insurance in the past should get the $671 check.
Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Mike Parsons to pay the $671 to the persons who have been paying the premium percentage for the last few years. This would include Michelle Blankenship, Ami Shaw and Dallas Richardson. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”, except District 6 voted “nay”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Motion by Mike Parsons and second by Mike Brandenburg to appoint Machelle Higginbotham to replace Karen Ellis. This term runs through 8/15/2019. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
The Clark County Board of Health appointments were tabled until next month.
There were no committee Reports.
There were no Public comments.
Motion by Mike Parsons and second by Todd Kuhn to enter into Executive Session at 8:29 a.m. to discuss Personnel. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Closed Meeting Certification – Clark County Board
I certify that I understand Section 2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act and that to the best of my knowledge and belief no other topic was discussed during the closed meeting or closed portion of the meeting, in violation of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
/s/ John L. Hammond, Presiding Office
Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Mike Brandenburg to come out of Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”.
Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Mike Parsons had a comment about the State Scales. He has been working out there some and thinks it needs to be open more. It should be run 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. That would not only bring revenue for the County but also create a few jobs. Todd Kuhn added that the scales also protect our infrastructure.
Motion by Susan Guinnip and second by Mike Parsons to approve Preceding bills. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Motion by Mike Parsons and second by Mike Brandenburg to approve One Day and Mileage claims. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.
Motion by Susan Guinnip and second by Mike Parsons that the meeting be adjourned until June 16, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
IN ATTENDANCE: Sheri Higginbotham – Clark County Treasurer; Ami Shaw – Clark County Circuit Clerk; Dallas Richardson – Clark County Engineer; Darlena Wallace – Supervisor of Assessments office; Michelle Blankenship – Clark County Probation Officer; Jerry Parsley – Clark County Sheriff; Gary Strohm – Marshall Advocate; Jason Wimbley – Clark County Ambulance; Cody Vaughn – Clark County Health Department; Warren LeFever; Kevin Carpenter– Clark County Health Department; Roy Sweet
http://www.clarkcountyil.org/board_minutes/Minutes-2017/May%2017.pdf
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