March 8th, 2005

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Montgomery County Board Minutes For Tuesday, March 8th, 2005 – 8:30 AM The following are minutes of a regular meeting of the Montgomery County Board held at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, March 8th, 2005 in the County Board Chambers of the Historic Courthouse, Hillsboro, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by County Board Chairman Mike Havera. Roll call was taken, 21 members present, 0 absent. Members Present: Nelson Aumann, Mary Bathurst, George Blankenship, Terry Bone, Bonnie Branum, Ronald Deabenderfer, Toby Dean, John Downs, Robert Durbin, Mike Havera, Dave Heaton, Edward Helgen, Keith Horn, Dennis Jagodzinski, Frank Komor, Roger Myers, Dale Ogden, Glenn Painter, Don Petty, Mike Plunkett, Bill Sielschott. Members Absent: No members were absent. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Mileage and Per Diem Approval: Motion by Aumann, second by Branum to approve the mileage and per diem. All in favor, motion carried. Approval of Minutes of Previous County Board Meeting: Motion by Myers, second by Petty to approve the Minutes of the Previously Adjourned County Board Meeting held on Tuesday, February 8th, 2005. All in favor, motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Circuit Clerk’s Report – submitted. 2. County Treasurer’s Report – Ron Jenkins was present for questions. 3. County Clerk and Recorder’s Report – Sandy Leitheiser was present for questions and reminded everyone that today, March 8th, was the last day to register to vote and change address or name for the April 5th, 2005 Election. 4. Sheriff’s Report – Jim Vazzi was present for questions. 5. Health Department Report – Hugh Satterlee was present for questions. 6. T.B. Department Report – submitted. 7. Public Defender’s Report – submitted. 8. Probation Office Report – Banee Ulrici was present for questions. 9. 911 Report – submitted. APPROVAL OF 9 ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Jagodzinski, second by Bone to approve the 9 office reports on the Consent Agenda. All in favor, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Bill Sielschott as follows: 1. Farm Bureau Update: Randy Singler of Irving and Mark Bertolino of Nokomis were present to speak on behalf of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau. Tim Myers from Colt Coal Company attended to answer questions about the company’s plans to negotiate with surface owners, as was State’s Attorney Jim Roberts. Chairman Bill Sielschott reported that Singler and Bertolino along with several other concerned farmers were at the Finance Committee meeting on Monday to discuss some questions they had regarding the county’s sale of the coal rights. The group of farmers prepared the main questions in writing in advance of the Finance Committee meeting, and written answers were provided to them at the Finance Committee meeting and discussed at length there. Chairman Sielschott stated that the County Board, State’s Attorney Jim Roberts and Tim Myers with Colt Coal Company would answer any further questions the Farm Bureau may have to the best of their ability. Sielschott stated that he would read the questions and answers as they were stated at the Committee meeting, then the board would answer any other questions they may have at today’s meeting. All Questions and Answers read by Sielschott are available in Resolution Book 5, page 184-187). After reading the prepared Questions and Answers, Sielschott referenced those in attendance to the Planned Coal Mine Subsidence in Illinois Public Information Booklet that addresses surface subsidence caused by mining methods, including longwall mining. This booklet was compiled by the Illinois Mine Subsidence Research Program, which was established by the Illinois Coal Association and the Illinois Farm Bureau. Sielschott then opened the floor to questions from Montgomery County Farm Bureau President Randy Singler and Farm Bureau member Mark Bertolino. Singler asked if prior to the County selling the coal rights if the board considered separating the subsidence rights from individual parcels before selling the coal rights. Sielschott responded that an Abstract was not completed on the parcels. State’s Attorney Roberts agreed that the county sold the coal rights “as is,” and did not consider any parcels individually, and stated that most severance of surface or subsidence rights were sold earlier in the 1900’s. Roberts stated that the county can’t be involved in negotiations between Colt and individual landowners. Singler inquired whether the board thought that it had the right to jeopardize the economy for the people of Montgomery County, and Sielschott responded that the Board did what it felt was the right thing to do for the entire county, and referred to Colt Coal Company representative Tim Myers, who stated that when Colt Coal Company researched the purchase of the coal rights from Montgomery County one of the selling points was that the coal rights were being sold as a package, and Colt would not have purchased coal rights from individual landowners. Myers also stated that longwall minng does not jeopardize property values. Bertolino stated that in order for Colt to negotiate with landowners on subsidence rights, the landowner must first own those rights or there will be no negotiation and Colt can go under the landowner’s property without their authority. Roberts confirmed that the County can not negotiate with Colt on subsidence on the landowner’s behalf, and by law that process must be between Colt and the landowner. Bertolino stated that their understanding was that the majority of the coal and subsidence rights were sold between 1905 and 1920, and Roberts said that we do not know if that is accurate, since no Abstract search was done. Bertolino said that Colt Coal Co. representative Morris spoke at the recent February 24th, 2005 meeting hosted by the Farm Bureau at the Taylor Springs K.C. Hall concerning the coal rights sale and Morris stated that the only land that would be purchased due to subsidence would be wetlands. Bertolino inquired whether this information was accurate. Colt Company representative Myers replied that Colt plans to first meet with landowners and to lease the ground prior to subsidence. Havera stated that Colt Coal must meet with landowners individually, and the coal company can not be required to purchase all mined surface property outright, which would leave no room for negotiation between both parties. Bertolino informed members that farms where mining will occur could lose up to two growing seasons, which will devastate the farmer’s finances, and even one growing season can not be eliminated. He also asked if it was true that if the coal mine goes through there would only be 170 mining jobs, and not 600 jobs as was promised, and asked how the county received 26,000 acres of coal rights beyond those deeded to the county from Exxon and Chevron. Sielschott answered that those coal rights properties were acquired through tax deeds, which were acquired by the Montgomery County Trustee at the annual Tax Sale. State law requires these properties to be advertised in local newspapers prior to the tax sale and then offered at the annual public tax sale auction, that the County Trustee cannot bid against a public bidder, and that the Trustee only acquires these properties because no one else bid. Bertolino asked why most of these properties acquired are in a contiguous area. Treasurer Ron Jenkins stated that most of these parcels just happen to be contiguous, but not all are in the same area, and cited the recent County Trustee acquisition of 12,000 acres of coal rights in Bois D’arc Township, which is far north of the county owned coal rights recently sold. Singler informed the Board that the Farm Bureau does not have a policy on longwall mining or strip mining, and Sielschott read the reference about the Farm Bureau from the Introduction section of the Planned Coal Mine Subsidence in Illinois booklet. Bertolino informed the board that the Farm Bureau is not against the mine, just against longwall mining. Room and pillar mining employs more miners, and if the County is trying to create more jobs, the County Board should advocate room and pillar mining. Havera stated that the County is not going to debate longwall and room and pillar mining methods, which should be determined by the coal company and the landowner. Bertolino said that Colt Coal Company representative Morris stated at the Farm Bureau meeting that room and pillar mining is not an option for their company. Colt Company representative Myers stated that their company prefers longwall mining, which they consider the most predictable, uniform and safest method of mining. Bertolino said that their research shows that room and pillar mining is best, and cited that most municipalities sit on the top of room and pillar mined territory. Discussion followed concerning plans for draining wetland ground created by mining and refuse disposal and storage procedures and regulations. Bertolino stated that the approximate lifespan of a coal mine is 30 years, and asked Myers how many acres will be purchased for the mining site, and Myers replied that approximately 1000 acres will be purchased for each mine. Havera stated that another coal company (Clean Coal Company) purchased 85,000 acres of coal in the eastern part of Montgomery County from Triple A Minerals early last year, and they have also bought coal rights properties contiguous to this territory in Fayette County from the Fayette County Board, as well as territory in Shelby County. Since the Montgomery County coal purchased by Clean Coal Company was purchased in a private transfer, if the coal company decides that they want to mine the coal and put the mouth of the mine in Fayette County there isn’t anything Montgomery County can do about this to gain a dime of revenue, which is what has been occurring for years in Macoupin County. Bertolino asked if Colt Coal Company completes the transfer, but is in default of the contract with the county, will the county foreclose on the coal rights property, and Roberts assured him that if for any reason Colt is found in default of the contract, and coal rights would come back to the county. Bertolino stated his opinion that then the county would be able to sell to whom they want when they want. Singler asked if each board member would stand and tell why he or she voted yes or no on the coal rights sale, and state if they have personally seen the property where subsidence has occurred in Macoupin County. Havera stated that he was not going to ask the board to fulfill that request, and instead asked members who had visited the Macoupin County subsided property to raise their hands, with many of the members raising their hands. Singler then asked how long the board studied the mine proposal, because some have said they only knew about it a week before the board voted on it. Havera stated that the county has had a lease agreement with Colt for several years, and due to the County Board Committee structure, each committee was not directly involved with the coal rights lease. The Economic Development, Finance, Coordinating and Mines and Minerals Committees have discussed the coal rights topic at length, but other non-related committees would not be involved because coal rights would not pertain to their committee’s responsibilities. However, Havera stated that the vast majority of the board was well aware of the prospective sale of the coal rights. Havera thanked Singler, Bertolino and members of the community for attending the board meeting. County Board recessed for a short break 9:25 AM, reconvened at 9 :35 AM: 2. Pre-Audit Report Update: County Auditor Whitey Patton presented a Pre-Audit Report for the board to review. (For complete copy of Selected Financial Information for Presentation to Montgomery County Board, see Resolution Book 5, pages 188-191.) Patton stated that this was the first year under GASB 34, the new law that requires intensive inventory and asset reporting. RCI Inc. has completed their inventory and placed value on all county assets which meet these GASB 34 requirements. After review of the General Fund balance over the last few years, Patton complimented board members and office holders for keeping costs down. Patton reported that there was an increase in Revenue of $350,000 due to fines and fees, a decrease in expenses of $90,000, the board is also trying to control health insurance costs. Patton reported that the only taxing district growing with sales tax revenue is Litchfield, he stated that internet sales also take away from municipal sales tax revenue. Patton stated that the board took tremendous strides in reducing general fund expenditures last year and will now face the challenge to go forward in the same direction, with an ending balance of $4,478,363.00 in revenues and $4,321,384.00 in expenses. 3. Manufactured Homes Real Estate Tax Update: Sielschott stated that the committee reviewed information on Senate Bill 192 regarding the Manufactured Homes Real Estate Tax Issue, and encouraged members to contact their Legislators concerning this bill, which would clarify the definition of a Mobile Home. 4. City of Litchfield Quit Claim Deed Update: Sielschott stated that the committee discussed parcel #11-100-719-05 in the City of Litchfield, which was deeded by the City to the County and to the Litchfield School District in error. State’s Attorney Roberts will be consulted to prepare a deed which will transfer ownership to the Litchfield School District, and the committee should have finalization ready for the board’s approval next month. 5. GIS Map Sales Approval: Sielschott deferred to Economic Development and GIS Committee Chairman Mike Plunkett, who reported that the GIS Committee received a request from an engineering firm wanting to purchase some aerial views of the northern section of Montgomery County, and the GIS committee met to devise a fee schedule for this information. Plunkett explained to the board that the county’s price for the aerial views county wide is $150,000 over a ten-year period, with 117 “tiles” (the term for the section of land individually mapped) in the entire county, at 175 acres per tile. At that rate, the cost to the county is $128.00 per tile, and it would not be feasible to charge this amount. After researching other counties’ charges, the Committee recommended cutting that cost in half and charging $64.00 per tile, but putting a maximum cost of $3,500 for the entire county. Plunkett stated that a Statement of Liability would be signed, as this is a licensed product and can only be used for what it initially is intended, with no other reproductions, copies or resale allowed. Motion by Plunkett, second by Sielschott to approve the contract license agreement and to approve the fee of $64.00 per full tile picture with a ceiling fee of $3,500 for the entire county. All in favor, motion carried. 6. GIS Intergovernmental Agreement & Waiver Approval: Plunkett stated that an Intergovernmental Agreement is being recommended by the Economic Development and GIS Oversight Committees and outlines the services and fees that would be charged to municipalities for GIS mapping services. The Economic Development and Finance Committees agreed that any municipality that joined the CCI Economic Development Corporation should get a waiver for these fees and would not require them to pay for the parcel mapping within their boundaries and up to one and half miles out of their city limits. A per parcel fee would be charged for anything after the one and a half mile radius. In turn, the municipality would give the county any information or mapping layers on changes to their zoning, sewer lines, water lines, etc… so that the mapping would be kept current. Motion by Plunkett, second by Sielschott to approve the GIS Intergovernmental Agreement and Waiver between Montgomery County and Municipalities that are members of the Economic Development Corporation. All in favor, motion carried. (For copies of Agreement and Waiver, see Resolution Book 5, pages 192-198). 7. Montgomery County Fair Board Request Update: Sielschott reported that the committee is researching a request made by the Fair Board regarding a fireworks display. ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Bonnie Branum as follows: 1. Trailer Purchase Approval: Chairman Branum reported that the committee approved the purchase of a trailer for $6,000 from Fuller Brothers Construction. Motion by Branum, second by Painter to purchase a trailer for $6,000 from Fuller Brothers Construction. All in favor, motion carried. 2. Bat Wing Purchase Approval: Branum reported that the committee approved the purchase of a new bat wing mower. Motion by Branum, second by Komor to approve the purchase of a new Bat Wing in the amount of $10,300 from Sievers Equipment. All in favor, motion carried. Branum stated that the old mower will go to auction. 3. Bike Trail Update: Chairman Branum turned the floor over to Highway Engineer Amy McNeal who reported on a problem at the bike trail in Waggoner. McNeal reported that there is a building at the edge of the county’s easement, and the owner of the building told McNeal that his building is 10 feet from the county’s easement, which was incorrect. McNeal reported that some of the junk on the property could cause liability issues for the county, and the Sheriff’s Department has been in contact with the owner regarding the debris. McNeal reported that there are also problems with some damages to the trail caused by ATV’s. McNeal priced 6’x2’x2’ concrete blocks to put in front of the entrance to the Bike Trail, which would allow a three-foot space between the blocks for bikes to get through. The problem with the concrete barriers is they could be pushed out of the way, which would defeat the purpose. McNeal stated that board member Terry Bone suggested that the committee install a guardrail instead of concrete barriers, to offer a more permanent solution. McNeal stated that the guardrail would be more expensive, but she would check into getting a used one at a reduced price and the committee is also looking into other barrier options, and working with Mayor Max Stewart to come to an agreement on this issue. 4. Ameren Rail Line Update: McNeal reported that the Status Hearing on the Ameren Rail Line issue has been moved to Thursday, March 10th, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the ICC Building, and she will attend, although no action is expected to be taken. McNeal has asked that the rail proposal address safety concerns, and she would like to see gates, lights and other warning devises used on this installation, as this is a bus route. 5. Resolution #08-05: Motion by Branum, second by Blankenship to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $28,000.00 for 1011 B-CA, Fillmore R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($14,000.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 199-200). 6. Resolution #09-05: Motion by Branum, second by Durbin to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $6,000.00 for 1012 B-CA, Fillmore R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($3,000.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 201-202). 7. Resolution #10-05: Motion by Painter, second by Aumann to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $6,000.00 for 1013 B-CA, Location A&B, Nokomis R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($3,000.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 203-204). 8. Resolution #11-05: Motion by Painter, second by Ogden to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $8,200.00 for 1014 B-CA, Raymond R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($4,100.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 205-206). 9. Resolution #12-05: Motion by Branum, second by Petty to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $5,600.00 for 1015 B-CA, Location A&B, Witt R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($2,800.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 207-208). 10. Resolution #13-05: Motion by Bone, second by Plunkett to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $3,500.00 for 1016 B-CA, C.H. #11 (Walshville Trail)(Grisham Twp.)(Sec. 6), Montgomery County, 10% County Project; Montgomery County’s Share – 1.0 ($3,500.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 209-210). 11. Resolution #14-05: Motion by Painter, second by Horn to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $10,050.00 for 1017 B-CA, Location A, B&C; South Litchfield R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($5,025.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 211-212). 12. Resolution #15-05: Motion by Downs, second by Blankenship to approve a Resolution to appropriate an amount of $3,750.00 for 1018 B-CA, Hillsboro R.D./Montgomery County, 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = 0.5 ($1,875.00). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 213-214). 13. Old Backhoe Update: Branum reported that the old backhoe was sold for $6,600.00 at a recent auction, and an old Bat Wing will be going there for sale in the near future. HWE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Bob Durbin as follows: 1. Elections Update: Durbin reported that absentee voting has begun for the April 5th, 2005 Consolidated Election. County Clerk Leitheiser will be teaching Election Judge Training sessions to those Judges working in the upcoming election on Tuesday, March 29th, 2005 at 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Hillsboro. Leitheiser has also scheduled three demonstration sessions of the new Optical Scan Voting System for Election Judges on Thursday, April 21st, 2005. The voting system must be in place by the March 2006 Elections. Both regular and ADA Optical scan machines will be demonstrated. 2. Animal Control Update: Durbin stated that the committee discussed a draft of the County Animal Control Ordinance and will have State’s Attorney Roberts review it before the next HWE meeting so the ordinance can be passed at the April Board meeting. 3. EPA Update: Durbin stated that Coordinator Chris Daniels reported to the committee on the semi-annual meeting that was held with Illinois EPA Grant Administrator Ellen Robinson and Regional Manager Dave Janssen. Janssen reported to Daniels that the quantity and quality of inspections are excellent and that quarterly requests for payments have been on time. Janssen also stated to Daniels that a GPS unit would need to be purchased for inspector Bill Gonet so that he can put the longitude and latitude coordinates on his inspection reports. The committee approved the purchase of a GPS Unit for $350.00 from CDW Government Agencies, Inc. for the EPA program. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman John Downs as follows: 1. Circuit Clerk Union Contract Update: Downs reported that there will be a Special Personnel Committee on Wednesday, March 16th, 2005 at 6:30 PM in PBC meeting room to discuss the Circuit Clerk’s Union Contract. Downs stated that the committee hopes to get the contract resolved. 2. Thanks from Downs family: Chairman Downs thanked the County Board members for the floral arrangement he and his family received at the recent passing of his grandson, Eric Schnarre. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Glenn Painter as follows: 1. Historic Courthouse Roof Repair: Painter reported that only one bid from Young’s Roofing in Litchfield was received for the replacement of the Historic Courthouse Roof. Young’s Roofing submitted a price of $47,817.33 for the replacement of the roof and a bid of $7,211.25 to replace the aluminum gutters and downspouts. The total bid presented was $55,028.58. Architect David Lipe will take the bid as presented by Young’s roofing and compare it to the bid specifications required to see if everything was included. The committee will review Lipe’s report at the next regular committee meeting in April. ESDA/AMBULANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Dennis Jagodzinski as follows: 1. April Ambulance Call Report: A summary of monthly operations for January 2005 is as follows: Total calls: 426; Total amount billed: $152,240.00; Total amount collected: $52,461.40. A summary of monthly operations for February 2005 is as follows: Total calls: 338; Total amount billed: $134,090.00; Total amount collected: $74,880.52. 2. Director Holmes Report: Jagodzinski reported that Montgomery County has been approved by IFSI to have one more Unified Command Class. The completion of the NIMS and Unified Command classes needs to be finished before October 1st 2005, or funding at either the state or federal level will be jeopardized. The date for the class will be Saturday, August 6th, 2005 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the VFW Hall in Taylor Springs. Mayors, Officials and County Board Members must show confirmation of class attendance October 1st, 2005 in order to receive future funding. Holmes is sending out letters to law enforcement, mayors, city councils and board members to advise them of the importance of attending this training session before October 1st, 2005. 3. Payment for HazMat Equipment: Grant money was received for the purchase of HazMat equipment. The cost of the equipment was $27,660, which was purchased from Mac’s Fire and Safety of Litchfield. Motion by Jagodzinski, second by Aumann to approve the payment of $27,660 to Mac’s Fire and Safety for HazMat equipment. All in favor, motion carried. 4. Copier for EMA Office: Jagodzinski reported that the EMA Office is in need of a new copier. The county would pay half and the other half would come from the five ambulance districts. Motion by Jagodzinski, second by Dean to approve the purchase of a refurbished copy machine from Tom Day Business Machines for $5,668.00 with the county portion not to exceed $2,247.00. All in favor, motion carried. 5. Radio Donation from Mac’s Fire and Safety: Jagodzinski thanked Mac’s Fire and Safety of Litchfield for the donation of a $750.00 radio to the County Haz-Mat team. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Mike Plunkett as follows: 1. GIS Update: Plunkett reported that the forty-four additional surveying checkpoints that Bruce Harris owes the county will be put in, and it will cost the county $7,000 to pay for surveying services to place these additional control points. 2. Bike Trail: Both the Road & Bridge and Economic Development committees are working to address the problem of trespassing and vehicles parked at the entrance of the county bike trail in Waggoner. 3. USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service of Illinois Award Update: Plunkett reported that the Illini Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council received an award for “Best Project” at the USDA NRCS annual Academy Awards held in Decatur, and Coordinator Chris Daniels was there to accept the award. Illini Valley Chairman Shari Albrecht will attend the county board meeting in April to give an update and she will be bringing the award with her during her presentation. 4. Mother Jones Festival Support Letter Approval: Plunkett reported that the committee approved signing a support letter on behalf of the Mother Jones Festival that will be held June 23rd to June 26th, 2005 in Mt. Olive, Illinois. Montgomery County has been asked to write a support letter in a joint effort with Macoupin County to secure grant funding to help promote this festival. The festival will be running at the same time as the Route 66 Cruisin’ Classic Car Show in Litchfield. 5. CCI Update: Plunkett stated that the newly formed Economic Development Corporation met last week, and one of the issues discussed was grant writing assistance for municipalities. The corporation decided to put together a pool of grant writers that would be able to assist the Economic Development Professional Amanda Cole with some of the requests for grant writing. APPROVAL OF 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Motion by Downs, second by Sielschott to approve the 7 committee reports. All in favor, motion carried. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Given by Chairman Mike Havera as follows: Chairman Havera thanked everyone involved for their work in bringing the Economic Development package to the County, consisting of the coal mine, power plant and gasification plant. Havera stated that he realizes the anxiety of the landowners/farmers, but believes that a win-win situation can develop through the negotiation process between Colt Coal Company and landowners. Havera also reminded board members that they are responsible for decisions that affect all 30,000 Montgomery County residents as well as taxing districts, school districts, the unemployed, chambers of commerce and merchants that desperately need more revenue due to the county’s current economic condition. He also feels sorry for the husband and wife who have no health insurance and have to go out and work for $6.50 an hour while the grandmother stays at home and raises their children. Havera stated he is confident that this coal mine/power plant project will provide good jobs in our county so that families in this circumstance will be able to earn a good living and can raise their own quality of life. SCHEDULE CHANGES: Havera reminded the board of the Special Personnel Committee on Wednesday, March 16th, 2005 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of Circuit Clerk Union Contract negotiations. APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Ogden, second by Painter to approve the Resolution for Re-Appointment of Trustee Raymond A. Held to the Raymond Community Fire Protection District Board. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 5, pages 215-219). PAY BILLS: Motion by Blankenship, second by Aumann to pay all approved bills. All in favor, motion carried. For itemized listing of bills paid, refer to Accounts Payable Book for FY 2005. ADJOURN: Until the Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, April 12th, 2005 at 8:30 AM. Motion by Painter, second by Branum to adjourn the Full Board Meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 AM.