Effingham County Board met April 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Roll Call, Pledge, Prayer:
The County Board of Effingham County, Illinois met pursuant to a regular meeting on April 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Board Room, County Building, City of Effingham, State of Illinois. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Niemann.
Roll call was taken with the following Board Members present: Lloyd Foster, Jim Niemann, Karen Luchtefeld, David Campbell, John Perry, Jeff Simpson, Doug McCain, Rob Arnold, and Joe Thoele. Chairman Niemann led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and J. Niemann gave the Prayer.
Agenda Considerations - None
Recognize Persons Who Wish To Speak On Agenda/Non-Agenda Items – the following people asked to speak regarding Item #13 – Resolution in support of the Second Amendment: John Cohorst, Mike Sehy, Dan Niebrugge, Kathy Miller and John Haslett.
Approve Minutes:
Motion made by K. Luchtefeld seconded by L. Foster to approve the minutes of March 19, 2018. Motion carried.
Officers Monthly Reports:
Motion made by R. Arnold seconded by D. McCain to approve the Officers reports for March 2018. Motion carried.
Approve Bills: County Board Per Diem & Expenses:
Motion made by J. Thoele seconded by D. Campbell to approve payment of all the County bills plus County Board per diem and expenses. Roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: 8 Aye, 0 Nay. Motion carried.
County Board Per Diem And Expenses – Paid April 27, 2018:
Per Diem; Mileage; Per Diem; Mileage:
Lloyd Foster $ 280.00 0.00 Jeff Simpson 560.00 104.00
Jim Niemann 1,445.00 0.00 Doug McCain 560.00 129.50
Karen Luchtefeld 560.00 0.00 Robert Arnold 210.00 0.00
David Campbell 700.00 20.00 Joe Thoele 280.00 32.00
John Perry 0.00 0.00 Total: $4,595.00 $ 285.50
Resolution #18-22 Honoring Joyce Roedl on her 25 years of service with the Health Department:
Motion made by K. Luchtefeld seconded by D. McCain to approve Resolution honoring Joyce Roedl for her 25 years of service with the Health Department. Motion carried.
Effingham County Chamber Of Commerce 2018 Membership Investment $400.00:
Motion made by K. Luchtefeld seconded by D. McCain to approve membership investment of $400 to the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. Roll Call vote taken with voting as follows: 8 Yea, 0 Nay. Motion carried.
Ordinance – Salary Schedule for Elected Officials:
Motion made by K. Luchtefeld seconded by J. Perry to approve Ordinance for Salary Schedule for Elected Officials. Roll Call/Voice vote taken with voting as follows: 8 Yea, 0 Nay. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 18-24
An ordinance by the Effingham County Board adopting the Salary Schedule for Effingham County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff
April 16, 2018
Whereas, County Boards have the authority to set salaries and / or per diem of County Elected Officials within the guidelines set forth in the Illinois Revised Statutes; and
Whereas, salaries and / or per diem for such elected officials must be set before the date the elected official assumes the duties of the office; now,
Be It Ordained By The County Board Of Effingham County, Illinois That The Salary Schedule Be Set For The Following Officials:
County Clerk - County Treasurer - Supervisor Of Assessments - Circuit Clerk
Shall be set forth below:
Salary effective 12-1-2018 shall be $64,074 per year
Salary effective 12-1-2019 shall be $65,676 per year
Salary effective 12-1-2020 shall be $67,318 per year
Salary effective 12-1-2021 shall be $69,001 per year
County Sheriff
Shall be set forth below:
Salary effective 12-1-2018 shall be $73,290 per year
Salary effective 12-1-2019 shall be $75,122 per year
Salary effective 12-1-2020 shall be $77,000 per year
Salary effective 12-1-2021 shall be $78,925 per year
This Ordinance passed, adopted and approved this 16th day of April 2018 at a regular meeting date of the Effingham County Board.
Resolution - Declaring Law Day – May 3, 2018
Motion made by R. Arnold seconded by K. Luchtefeld to approve the Resolution declaring May 3, 2018 as Law Day in Effingham County. Motion carried.
Resolution 18-25
Effingham County Board
Whereas, Law Day has been established in order to call attention to government and the part that law and order play in our form of government, and
Whereas, much can be learned by observing the functions of the various offices of County Government, now
Therefore Be It Resolved, that we, the Effingham County Board Members, do hereby declare Thursday, May 3, 2018, Law Day in Effingham County, and
Be It Further Resolved, that those participating students from the High Schools of Effingham County be afforded an opportunity to visit and observe the various offices of Effingham County Government.
Done In Open Meeting this 16th day of April, A.D., 2018
Amend Employee Handbook:
Motion made by K. Luchtefeld seconded by J. Thoele to approve amending the Employee Handbook to change the language in the Non-Union Employee Benefits section on pages 40, 41, and 42, reflecting expected changes in Union contracts regarding Health Insurance and Bereavement Leave. Motion carried.
Bushue Human Resource Three Year Agreement:
Motion made by L. Foster seconded by D. McCain to approve the three year agreement with Bushue Human Resources. Motion carried.
Resolution In Support Of The Second Amendment:
The following citizens addressed the Board regarding this resolution.
John Cohorst spoke in opposition to the sanctuary county paragraph believing Effingham would be welcoming some in who could cause harm to citizens.
Mike Sehy also objected to the sanctuary county wording as this seems to open Effingham County up to harm.
Dan Niebrugge stated as a lifelong citizen of Effingham County, he was embarrassed and disappointed when he heard about the sanctuary county wording.
Kathy Miller asked Board Member Dave Campbell his definition of a sanctuary county. Member Campbell replied that this resolution is a way of affirming second amendment rights.
John Haslett recited statistics comparing murders by firearms to cell phone accidents, texting & driving and alcohol & drugs. Mr. Haslett also attempted to explain automatic weapons.
Member Karen Luchtefeld read an e-mail from Lonnie Jansen who is concerned about the sanctuary county proclamation. Member Luchtefeld also stated that she is not against the seconded amendment then read a prepared letter in opposition of this resolution.
Motion made by D. Campbell seconded by J. Perry to approve the Resolution in support of the second amendment. Roll call/Voice vote taken with voting as follows: 7 Yea, 1 Nay. Motion carried. Disapproving vote cast by Karen Luchtefeld.
Resolution 18-28
“Right To Keep And Bear Arms”
April 16, 2018
Whereas, the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms is guaranteed as an Individual Right under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and under the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
Whereas, the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms for defense of Life, Liberty and Property is regarded as an Inalienable Right by the People of the Effingham County, Illinois and;
Whereas, the people of Effingham County, Illinois derive great economic benefit from all safe forms of firearms allowable under the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
Whereas, HB1465 is a violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution requiring responsible persons under 21 to surrender lawfully owned firearms or face becoming instant felons; felons to define how to relinquish firearms; only allows possession at Sparta shooting complex, but fails to provide similar exemptions for recreational shooting at gun clubs, private ranges or under supervision of responsible adult or parent, unless certified as a firearms instructor.
Whereas, HB1467 is violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution requiring persons to immediately relinquish lawfully owned bump stocks or trigger cranks, while also failing to provide where and how to relinquish firearms devices, thus creating instant felons upon passage;
Whereas, HB1468 contains broad and unclear definitions which will cause amongst firearm owners and dealers as to which type of firearm is subject to 72 hour wait period, bans nonresidents from purchasing certain long guns defined loosely as assault weapons, puts dealers in jeopardy of unknowingly violating the law;
Whereas, HB1469 is violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution requiring persons to immediately relinquish lawfully owned magazines, fails to provide how to properly relinquish banned magazines, creates instant felons if enacted as written, creates conflicts allowing for sale to out of state persons while stating possession is a felony, bans body armor worn as protection for this who employ the use of chain saws, motorcycles, range officers and firearm instructors, shop owners and employees who work in dangerous neighborhoods or during night shifts;
Whereas, SB1657 and trailer bills will create economic hardship on lawfully owned and operated, small business firearm dealerships, in effect forcing them to close; will create undue burdens and price increases on persons to lawfully purchase firearms; will have a direct negative impact on local economies thru job loss and sales tax loss; new fees on top of existing Federal license fees;
Whereas, the Effingham County Board, being elected to represent the People of Effingham County and being duly sworn by their Oath of office to uphold the United States Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
Whereas, the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate, being elected by the People of the State of Illinois and duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
Whereas, The Governor of Illinois, being elected to represent the People of the State of Illinois and being duly sworn by your Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
Whereas, proposed legislation under consideration by the Illinois State Legislature would infringe the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and would ban the possession and use of firearms, magazines, body armor now employed by individual citizens in Effingham County, Illinois, for defense of Life, Liberty and Property and would ban the possession and use of firearms now employed for safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting and shooting conducted within Effingham County, Illinois.
Whereas, the proposed legislation potentially violates the 5th Amendment failing to provide just compensation under the takings clause, 8th Amendment imposition against excessive fines and punishments on law abiding citizens by punitive forfeiture/relinquish of lawfully owned property, and Ex Post Facto Law Clause of the United States Constitution.
Now, Therefore, It Be And Is Hereby Resolved, that the People of Effingham County, Illinois do hereby oppose the enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms and consider such laws to be unconstitutional and beyond lawful Legislative Authority.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Effingham County Board demands that the Illinois General Assembly cease further actions restricting the Right to the People to keep and bear arms, and hereby demand that the Governor of Illinois veto all such legislation which restricts the Right of the People to keep and bear arms.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Clerk of Effingham County is hereby directed to prepare and deliver certified copies of this Resolution to all members of the Illinois General Assemble and to the Office of the Governor.
Be It Further Resolved, That If The Government of the State of Illinois shall infringe upon the inalienable rights granted by the Second Amendment, Effingham County shall become a “sanctuary county” will prohibit its employees from enforcing the unconstitutional actions of the state government.
Contribution To Emergency Notification (Hyper-Reach Services Agreement)
Motion made by J. Simpson seconded by J. Thoele to approve contribution to Emergency Notification. Motion carried.
Decrease Economic Development Advisory Board By One Member Without Committee Recommendation.
Motion made by D. Campbell seconded by R. Arnold to approve decreasing the Economic Development Advisory Board by one member without Committee recommendation. Motion carried.
Resolution of Appointments:
• Watson Fire Protection District - Donnye Davis 5/7/2018-5/3/2021
• Altamont Fire Protection District – Kyle Willenburg 5/7/2018-5/3/2021
• Ethics Commission – Dan Niebrugge
Motion made by R. Arnold seconded by J. Perry to approve taking the three Resolution of Appointments together.
Motion made by J. Simpson seconded by D. McCain to approve the:
Resolution of Appointment naming Donnye Davis to the Watson Fire Protection District.
Resolution of Appointment naming Kyle Willenburg to the Altamont Fire Protection District.
Resolution of Appointment naming Dan Niebrugge to the Ethics Commission. Motion carried.
Public Transportation:
• Resolution – Allowing Board Chairman to sign documents for Public Transportation
• 5311 Grant Application
• DOAP Grant Application
Motion made by J. Perry seconded by L. Foster to approve the Resolution allowing Board Chairman to sign documents for Public Transportation. Motion carried.
Motion made by J. Thoele seconded by D. McCain to approve the 5311 Grant Application. Motion carried.
Motion made by J. Simpson seconded by K. Luchtefeld to approve the DOAP Grant Application. Motion carried.
Elected Official Reports - None
Committee Reports:
Member K. Luchtefeld reported on a ‘Census at the Capitol’ meeting in Mt. Vernon, a pipeline coordinated response meeting, and the CEFS monthly meeting.
Member D. Campbell reported there is approximately $40,000 in the revolving loan fund. United Counties Council of Illinois has inquired about this fund.
Member D. McCain reported on a 2020 breakfast in Altamont and noted that Member K. Luchtefeld is on the planning board for Higher Education with 2020.
Member J. Perry announced a meeting of the recycling committee on April 17, 2018.
Board Chair J. Niemann thanked all who participated in the discussion regarding the Resolution in support of the second amendment.
Road & Bridge – February 13, 2018
Committee Members Present: Joe Thoele, Doug McCain and Jeff Simpson. Others present: Karen Luchtefeld, Jim Niemann, Becky Hoopingarner, Bob Westendorf, and Greg Koester. J. Thoele moved and J. Simpson seconded to approve the February 13, 2018 minutes, unanimous. Reviewed and signed claims.
Old Business
1. Feasibility Study for New Interchange South of Effingham – City was awarded a $60,000 grant for feasibility / needs study. City of Effingham will provide the matching 20 percent ($15,000).
2. Rock Bids – Received quotes for 1,000 tons of CA/CM-14/15 to be delivered to the Liberty Township along Route 33. Heuerman Brothers had the best quote of $15.10/ton for CM-14/15 from a good source known for clean aggregate. Lawrence Gravel and Charles Heuerman Trucking came in with similar material, but higher in cost. D. McCain moved and J. Simpson seconded. Unanimous.
3. New Hires – Ryan Thoele started March 5th and Trent Hoene to start March 19th. Given Trent’s associates degree in construction management, plan to cross train him into the culvert GIS, safety and construction oversight.
4. Boiler Slag – Received 600 tons of boiler slag to the Teutopolis Frontage Road stockpile. Howell Asphalt will screen the material for us at no charge since we worked with them on interstate project.
New Business:
1. Participate in the CMS Bulk Rock Salt Purchase Program – Bids will be solicited for approximately 200 tons of salt to be hauled in prior to next winter.
2. Oil Letting has been scheduled for 11:00 am on April 19th.
3. St. Francis Township Bridge Aid Petition – gabion project along 1800th St. where there is scour issues. Cost will be split between County, St. Francis and Teutopolis since on township line. Estimated to cost approximately $8,500. J. Simpson moved and J. Thoele seconded to recommend approval of bridge aid to the county board, unanimous.
4. Estimates on New Equipment – Greg presented a spreadsheet of new equipment for next few years, including; grader, patcher, 1-ton pickup truck, or tandem. J. Thoele moved and D. McCain seconded to recommend approval to go ahead and purchase 1-ton pickup this year, unanimous.
5. Training –
• March 12th/13th – Three guys are going to Etnyre training for the chip box and distributer in Oregon, IL. Would like to have a minimum of two people comfortable on equipment.
• March 19th – JULIE meeting
• March 29th – Work Zone Safety and Flagger Training
• May 30th – MUTCD training for Mark Maxedon and Trent Hoene
6. Status of Maintenance –
• Wet weather and icy roads
• Bumping roads, shouldering, patching, and cut brush
7. Status of Projects –
• South Teutopolis Resurfacing – committee reviewed the draft Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation where we use 80% federal and $135,900 TARP (Truck Access Route Program) as matching funds. J. Simpson moved and D. McCain seconded to recommend approval to the county board after we receive IDOT approval from draft, unanimous.
• Moccasin Township along 1200th Avenue – 80% federal, 16% township Bridge Program, 4% local. J. Simpson moved and D. McCain seconded to recommend approval to the county board after we receive IDOT approval from draft, unanimous.
8. Miscellaneous
• Received a letter from the Illinois Dept. of Labor from their investigation of a complaint of not paying prevailing wage on aluminum box bridge construction north of Teutopolis. They are closing the case and see no evidence of violation.
• EDN Article on February 21st regarding Decertification from Union.
• Koester will draft an addendum to personnel policy that incorporates a few provisions from the old teamsters contract.
D. McCain moved and J. Simpson seconded to adjourn, unanimous.
Airport - April 4, 2018
Commission Members Present: (Roll Call Taken) Tony Siemer, Jim Niemann, Stan Bahrns, Jeff Simpson,
Phil Toops-absent. Others Present: Jerry Tate (Airport Manager), County Engineer Greg Koester, Jeremy Heuerman (City Engineer), Rob Waller (Hanson Engineer)
Minutes - J Niemann motion/J Simpson second to approve the March 14, 2018 minutes as written. Unanimous, Motion Carried.
Correspondence - Apron Expansion Bid Letting Results – T Siemer signed the award concurrence letter for A.J. Walker Construction Company of Mattoon, IL for $486,488.44.
Review and Approve Bills - J Simpson motion/S Bahrns second to approve bills totaling $2,157.95. Unanimous, Motion carried.
Old Business:
• Ground Lease for High Flight – J Tate reported that Michael Wright of High Flight, LLC might be interested in the Kuebler Hangar opposed to entering into a ground lease to construct a new hangar.
• Status of Obstruction Removal Project – AJ Walker got the trees down prior to April 1 Indiana Bat deadline. A portion of the debris was approved by the State to be burned to minimize damage to property, due to wet conditions.
New Business:
• Draft Airport Layout Plan – Rob Waller, from Hanson Engineering, presented Site Plans and a Narrative version of said plans for Master Report that includes future runway extension and hangar development. Proposed plan will be sent to the State (IDOT) for comment/approval and then the plan is presented to FAA for approval. R Waller will provide the complete plan to G Koester in PDF.
• Odis Petroleum Proposed Hangar Lease Termination – J Tate reported that Odis Petroleum’s airplane has not been on the ground in Effingham for 2 years (east end of the old Graham Hangar). Blake Pattillo has reported to J Tate that the aircraft is in Texas and has issues. B Pattillo is current with his rent payments, but is storing 3 boats in the hangar. J Tate has someone interested in the hangar space and wanted to know how long we should rent hangar space to someone who isn’t using the space for a plane. T Siemer suggested that if we have a need for the space the Airport should give notice to B Pattillo. It was decided that J Tate should give a verbal 30 day notice to B Pattillo and if no movement, give 30 day written notice.
General Information - Nothing reported.
Adjourn/Next Meeting - J Niemann motioned/S Bahrns seconded to adjourn the meeting. Unanimous. Motion carried.
The next Effingham County Airport Commission meeting will be on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. at the Effingham County Building 3rd Floor.
Minutes submitted by Deb Ruholl, Administrative Aide to Airport Commission
Legislative – April 9, 2018
Committee Members Present: Jeff Simpson, Chair, Jim Niemann Vice Chr., Lloyd Foster, Karen Luchtefeld, Joe Thoele, David Campbell, John Perry, Doug McCain, Rob Arnold. Officials: Chief Paul Kuhns. This meeting called to order by Chair J. Simpson.
1. Member J. Niemann motioned to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2018 meeting of this committee. Member L. Foster seconded. Motion carried.
2. Unfinished Business – None
3. New Business –
• Law Day Resolution - Member K. Luchtefeld motioned to send to the Full Board at its meeting of April 16, 2018 a recommendation to approve the resolution to establish Law Day in Effingham County as May 3, 2018. Member J. Thoele seconded. Motion carried.
• Amend Personnel Policy – Member K. Luchtefeld motioned to send to the Full Board the amendment of language in the Non-Union Employee Benefits section of the Effingham County Employee Handbook on pages 40, 41, and 42. This language reflects changes in Union contracts regarding Health Insurance and Bereavement Leave. Member J. Thoele seconded. Motion carried.
• Bushue Human Resource 3 Year Agreement – Member K. Luchtefeld motioned to send to the Full Board a recommendation to approve a 3 year Agreement with Bushue Human Resources. Member L. Foster seconded. Motion carried.
• Resolution of Support of the Second Amendment – Member D. Campbell motioned to send to the Full Board a recommendation to approve the resolution in support of the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Member R. Arnold seconded. Motion carried with Member K. Luchtefeld voting no. Member Luchtefeld wanted to be able to review the resolution passed before voting on it. Member D. Campbell related the language came from a previously passed resolution in Iroquois County. States Attorney Bryan Kibler added a paragraph to declare Effingham County as a sanctuary county for all firearms unconstitutionally prohibited by the government of the State of Illinois.
4. Appointments
• Watson Fire Protection District Trustee – Donnye Davis (5/7/18 – 5/3/2021)
• Altamont Fire Protection District Trustee – Kyle Willenburg (5/7/18 – 5/3/2021)
• Ethics Commission – Dan Niebrugge
Member L. Foster motioned to vote on all of these appointments together and to send a recommendation of approval of each to the Full Board. Member D. McCain seconded. Motion carried.
5. General Information / Public Comment
• County Board Chair J. Niemann related that he had had conversation with the City of Effingham and the Ham-Jam Committee about moving the Ham- Jam and other activities that are held in Downtown Effingham to a Saturday-Sunday event rather than a Friday-Saturday event as they are currently. Chair J. Niemann is proposing trading the November 6th Election Day Holiday to July 27th this year to avoid the street closings, etc. that go with the Ham-Jam festival. This change would alleviate the parking problems experienced by employees and access by the public of the County buildings.
• Member D. Campbell announced the death of Quinton Reinheimer who served on the Economic Development Advisory Board. Member Campbell suggested that the EDAB membership be reduced to seven members from the current 8 and not fill the vacated position. Board Chair J. Niemann will put this item on the County Board Agenda of April 16th for action.
6. Closed Session – Member J. Niemann asked for a closed session to discuss litigation. Member K. Luchtefeld seconded. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yea. Motion carried.
7. Member L. Foster motioned to adjourn this meeting. Member R. Arnold seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Kerry J. Hirtzel, Effingham County Clerk
Building & Grounds-April 10, 2018 - Cancelled
911 - April 10, 2018
Board Members Present: Julie Stephens, Sheriff David Mahon, Nick Althoff, Mike DePoister, David Budde, Wayne Rubach, Dave Campbell
Absent: Larry Thies, Chief of Police Jeff Fuesting
Others Present: Jodi Moomaw, Tina Daniels, Jason Repking, Chief Deputy Paul Kuhns, Danny Lake, Eric Smith, from Motorola, Clayton Helmink, Student at St.
Anthony High School
Minutes - On a motion by D Campbell seconded by D Mahon minutes of the March 13, 2018 were approved as written. Motion carried.
Financial & Expenditure Report - J Fuesting gave the financial report showing a March 31, 2018 balance of $475,270.82 along with an Expenditure Statement totaling $7777.03. W Rubach motioned and D Mahon seconded to accept the financial & expenditure reports. Roll call vote: (Approving Votes: Althoff, DePoister, Mahon, Rubach, Campbell, Stephens, Budde: Disapproving Votes: 0; Absent: Thies, Fuesting). Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Emergency Service Agencies- No issues reported.
Addressing Reports- Tina Daniels - Tina Daniels reported addressing 7 new addresses. Daniels is ordering magnets, for the citizens, with changed addresses (25 for $28.98).
System Administrator’s Report – Jodi Moomaw
PSAP Operations March Stats (See Attached Detailed Report)
Total City/Co. 911 Wireless Calls 723 Total City/Co. Landline Calls 1041 Total City/Co. Voip 32
J Moomaw passed out a spreadsheet, from Illinois State Police, showing 9-1-1 FY18 distributions through March 21, 2018. Moomaw said the state continues working on updating rules on consolidation.
IT Report- Jason Repking - Submitted monthly report (attached)
Old Business:
• Coroner Radios – Kim Rhodes is attending a Coroner’s Conference in Springfield. D Mahon motioned/D Campbell second to table this agenda item until May 8, 2018. Unanimous. Motion carried.
• Committee Assignments –Julie Stephens appointed committee assignments as follows:
Committees:
Equipment/PSAP D Mahon W Rubach J Fuesting
Human Resources D Campbell N Althoff J Stephens
Addressing M DePoister L Thies D Budde
Finance J Fuesting D Campbell J Stephens
Public Education W Rubach M DePoister N Althoff
Emergency Services D Budde D Mahon L Thies
New Business:
• TREC Trail Mile Markers – M DePoister talked with G Koester regarding having someone present, from TREC, at this meeting. No TREC representative was present. M Depoister motioned/W Rubach second to table this agenda item until May 8, 2018. Unanimous. Motion carried.
• M DePoister reported Fire Department radio issues with lack of coverage in spots of Effingham County. There was discussion on forming and assigning members to an existing committee. This will be added to the May 8, 2018 Board agenda. Eric Smith, from Motorola, would like to be present when the committee addresses this issue. He, also, said Motorola is planning to add communication towers.
General Information/Public Comments:
• Effingham Police Department – They are adding 6 mobile radios, starting in May, to the StarCom user fees. This has already been approved in the FY18 budget.
• The Sheriff reported he will be asking for StarCom user fees for 1 mobile and 1 portable, starting in June, for a new hire. He will be putting this on the May meeting agenda for approval.
Adjourn/Next Meeting - On a motion by D Campbell and seconded by N Althoff the meeting was adjourned to May 8, 2018 at noon on the Third Floor at the Effingham County Building. Motion carried.
Minutes Submitted by Joyce Worman, Administrative Aide for 911
Tax & Finance – April 12, 2018
Committee Members Present: Rob Arnold, Chair, Jeff Simpson, Vice-Chair, Lloyd Foster, Dave Campbell, Doug McCain, Joe Thoele, Jim Niemann, John Perry and Karen Luchtefeld. Others: Sheriff Mahon, Chief Deputy Kuhns, Supervisor of Assessments Pam Braun, and Circuit Clerk John Niemerg. Meeting called to order by Chair R. Arnold.
1. Member J. Niemann motioned to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2018 meeting of this committee. Member L. Foster seconded. Motion carried.
2. Unfinished Business – None
3. New Business
• Chamber of Commerce Membership Dues – Norma Lansing and Becky Brown of the Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce attended this meeting to relate the value of Chamber membership for the County. Member J. Niemann motioned to send to the Full Board at its meeting of April 16, 2018 the recommendation to pay the yearly membership dues of $400.00. Member D. McCain seconded. Motion carried.
• Resolution authorizing J. Niemann to sign documents for Public Transportation – Member K. Luchtefeld motioned to send to the Full Board a recommendation to authorize J. Niemann as County Board Chairman to sign documents related to Public Transportation.
• Member K. Luchtefeld motioned to send to the Full Board a recommendation to approve the 5311 Public Transportation Grant Application. Member J. Thoele seconded. Motion carried.
• Member J. Simpson motioned to send to the Full Board a recommendation to sign the agreement for the emergency notification program by Hyper-Reach Services. Member J. Niemann seconded. Motion carried.
4. General Information / Public Comment - Chair R. Arnold recognized a group of St. Anthony High School students attending this meeting for an American government class.
5. Member K. Luchtefeld motioned to adjourn this meeting. Member L. Foster seconded. Motion carried.
Closed Session – None
Adjourn to May 21, 2018 AT 4:00 p.m.
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