December 2nd, 2002

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Montgomery County Board Re-Organization Minutes For Monday, December 2nd, 2002 – 8:30 AM The following are minutes of the Re-Organization meeting of the Montgomery County Board held at 8:30 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2002 in the County Board Chambers of the Historic Courthouse, Hillsboro, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Official Verbal Oath administered to all members present by Judge Mark Joy. Members Present: Nelson Aumann, George Blankenship, Terry Bone, Bonnie Branum, Ronald Deabenderfer, John Downs, Robert Durbin, Charles Hampton, Mike Havera, Edward Helgen, Keith Horn, David Jackson, Dennis Jagodzinski, Frank Komor, Roger Myers, Dale Ogden, Glenn Painter, Don Petty, Mike Plunkett, William Sielschott Member Absent: David Webb Lottery: A lottery was held for each district to determine board members term length. (See Resolution Book 3, page 256.) Temporary Chairman Nomination: Clerk Leitheiser asked for a nomination of a temporary Chairman of the County Board. Motion by Bob Durbin, second by Ron Deabenderfer that Dennis Jagodzinski be elected temporary County Board Chairman. All in favor, motion carried. Close Nominations: Clerk Leitheiser asked for a motion to close the nominations. Motion by Bill Sielschott, second by Bonnie Branum to close the nominations. All in favor, motion carried. County Board Chairman Nominations: Temporary Chairman Dennis Jagodzinski called for a nomination for County Board Chairman. Motion by Glenn Painter, second by John Downs that Mike Havera be nominated as County Board Chairman. All in favor, motion carried. Temporary Chairman asked for Nominations: Temporary Chairman Dennis Jagodzinski asked three more times for other nominations. No other nominations were submitted. Close Nominations: Temporary Chairman Dennis Jagodzinski asked for a motion to close the nominations. Motion by Bill Sielschott, second by Roger Myers to close the nominations. All in favor, motion carried. Election of Chairman by Acclamation: Temporary Chairman Dennis Jagodzinski asked for a motion to elect Mike Havera as County Board Chairman. Motion by Glenn Painter, second by Nelson Aumann to elect Mike Havera as County Board Chairman by Acclamation. All in favor, motion carried. Chairman Addresses Board: The new Montgomery County Board Chairman Mike Havera addressed the board and expressed his appreciation on being re-elected and thanked members for their vote of confidence as Chairman of the Montgomery County Board. Havera thanked all Committee Chairmen for doing a great job on their committees. Chairman Havera gave a brief overview of the board’s accomplishments over the past two years. Acknowledgement of County Officers Re-Elected: Havera congratulated all the County officers who were re-elected. County Board Manuals: New manuals were distributed to all Board Members and County Coordinator Christine Daniels gave a brief overview of the contents. Committee Chairman & Vice Chairman to be named: Chairman Havera named Dennis Jagodzinski as the Vice Chairman of the Montgomery County Board and named the Chairman and Vice Chairman of each committee. They are as follows: Finance Committee Chairman – Bill Sielschott, Vice Chairman – John Downs Economic Development Committee Chairman – Mike Plunkett, Vice Chairman – Bob Durbin Road & Bridge Committee Chairman – Bonnie Branum, Vice Chairman – Glenn Painter Building & Grounds Committee Chairman – Glenn Painter, Vice Chairman – Frank Komor Personnel Committee Chairman – John Downs, Vice Chairman – Bill Sielschott Health Welfare & Elections Committee Chairman – Bob Durbin, Vice Chairman – Dale Ogden ESDA/Ambulance Committee Chairman – Dennis Jagodzinski, Vice Chairman – Ron Deabenderfer Appoint Rules Committee: Chairman Havera stated that he appointed Dennis Jagodzinski, Bonnie Branum, Keith Horn and Ron Deabenderfer to the ad hoc Rules Committee to review the Consent Agenda and Rules of the County Board. Motion by Nelson Aumann, second by Bonnie Branum to appoint Dennis Jagodzinski, Bonnie Branum, Keith Horn and Ron Deabenderfer on the Rules Committee. They will meet Saturday, December 7th, 2002 at 8:30 AM in the County Board room of the Historic Courthouse to review the Board rules and make recommendations at the Full Board meeting on December 10th, 2002. All in favor, motion carried. Appoint Ad Hoc Committee – Mines & Minerals: Chairman Havera stated that he would like to appoint an ad hoc committee for Mines and Minerals to work with negotiations of County Coal and methane gas rights. Havera named Dave Webb as Chairman, Dennis Jagodzinski as Vice Chairman and appointed Bill Sielschott and John Downs to serve on the committee. Motion by Charles Hampton, second by Keith Horn to appoint Dave Webb as Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Bill Sielschott, John Downs and Dennis Jagodzinski also to the Committee. All in favor, motion carried. Next Meeting: Havera announced that the next County Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2002 at 8:30 AM in the County Board room of the Historic Courthouse. Adjourn: Motion by Dennis Jagodzinski, second by Glenn Painter to adjourn the re-organization meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM.