East Central Reporter

Clark County Board met June 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Roll Call 8:00 a.m.

Rex Goble District #1

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 Parsons and second by Jim Bolin to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2018

Regular 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.

Chairman Hammond had a question about the Devnet charge of $4,343.00. Supervisor of Assessments, Lisa Richey explained the bill is for the current Tax program used.

Motion by Mike Parsons and second by Susan Guinnip to approve the General Claims. The

Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye” with the exception of District 2 Member Mike Brandenburg who abstained. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Mike Brandenburg to approve the County Highway Claims. TheChairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

County Highway Engineer, Dallas Richardson, proceeded through his agenda. He reports he signed an agreement on the Dennison Railroad Crossing. It’s the only crossing on a county road in Dennison. He reported that he was questioned as to whether he had the authority to sign off on the agreement. He advised yes, but he wanted to run it by the Board today. Engineer Richardson stated that the County’s work will consist of overlays on the approaches, paint the RR stripes, and put up signs. His department has already cut brush to clear the right of way.

Engineer Richardson also reported that mowing has started but slowed by the extremely wet weather. They started on the North side of the County, but that was too wet so they moved to the South side and mowed around for the start of the Martinsville Ag Fair. They are just mowing down to the bottom of the ditches to try to get done what they can until it dries out more. Dallas reported that they drove all the pilings yesterday at the Dolson Bridge project and will hopefully pour one of the abutment caps today. Engineer Richardson estimates the road will be open in approximately 3 weeks. Engineer Richardson stated he needs a Resolution for the HLR Construction Staking/Engineering Agreement for the proposed bridge on Maple Tree Road.

Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Rex Goble to approve Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Construction Staking and Observation of Proposed Bridge on Maple Tree Road.

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).

Engineer Richardson reported in Old Business that the Freight Grant for Sycamore Street east to Quality Lime Road was not approved. This means we will not receive funding for the proposed project. He did state that they are still planning on working with Marshall and Wabash Townships as well as with Quality Lime to straighten out the “S” curve in the road. The Right of Way has been purchased and the utilities have been relocated. Question was about resurfacing the road. The Engineer stated that resurfacing was not in the plans as of now.

Motion by Mike Parsons and second by Susan Guinnip to accept all Office Reports for May 2018.

The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye” with exception of District 2, Mike Brandenburg who abstained. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached).

Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Rex Goble to approve Election Judge Lists. 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 Brandenburg to adopt Resolution Establishing Prevailing Wages. 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 Parsons and second by Susan Guinnip to Adopt an Ordinance Addressing the Payment of Cable Television Franchise Fees in the County of Clark, Illinois. 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).

Comments in favor of the Resolution urging the Board to approve the Resolution were made by Warren LeFever, John Van Sandt, William Behnke, Gary Wallace, Mike Wilson, Ed Tingley, and Wes Tingley.

Motion by Jim Bolin and second by Rex Goble to approve the Gun Resolution with the updated Bill numbers in it. 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 Rex Goble to appoint Steve Jenkins and Dave Yocom to the Board of Review. These are 3 year terms beginning June 1, 2018 thru May 31, 2020; and to amend Doug Duzan’s term to run from June 1, 2017 thru May 31, 2019. 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 Susan Guinnip to re-appoint Dr. John Richards to the Clark

County Board of Health and to Appoint Dr. Darlene Hildebrand to replace Dr. Blake Westra on the Clark County Board of Health. These are 3 year terms beginning July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2021.

The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Board Member Jim Bolin mentioned the letter from the State denying the funds to add an additional Probation Officer. Jim asked if we could still pursue this. Chief Probation Officer Michelle Blankenship stated that the additional Officer is still needed. She will ask for approved overtime to cover the remainder of the year and she will resubmit all the paperwork and start the process again. The State has reduced funding this year from 80% down to 70%.

Board Member Todd Kuhn spoke about a dead tree on the Southeast corner of the Courthouse lawn.

Bids will be supplied from Tom Phillips and from Tim Jones for removal of the tree. Comment was that this tree may have been planted in memory of someone and should be replaced. County Clerk, Carrie Downey will look into this.

Sherriff Jerry Parsley informed the Board that the new computer bid for E911 will be opened in a special meeting scheduled for June 18, 2018. At that time he will know what the Sheriff’s Departments share of the cost will be for their portion of service.

Board Member Susan Guinnip thanked Jim Bolin for the possibly World’s Largest Gavel that Jim donated and is displayed on the Courthouse porch.

Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Mike Brandenburg to approve Preceding Bills for May 2018.

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 Susan Guinnip 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 Brandenburg that the meeting be adjourned until July

20, 2018 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 8:38 a.m.

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