June 12th, 2001

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD MINUTES For TUESDAY, June 12th, 2001 -- 8:30 AM The following are minutes of a regular meeting of the Montgomery County Board held at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, June 12th, 2001 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, 20 members present, 1 member absent. Members Present: Nelson Aumann, Bonnie Branum, Joe Cordani, Ronald Deabenderfer, John Downs, Jamee Dunn, Robert Durbin, Charles Hampton, Mike Havera, Edward Helgen, David Jackson, Dennis Jagodzinski, Frank Komor, Roger Myers, Dale Ogden, Glenn Painter, Don Petty, William Sielschott, David Webb, Dale White. Member Absent: Keith Horn Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Mileage and Per Diem Approval: Motion by Aumann, second by Ogden to approve the mileage and per diem. All in favor, motion carried. Approval of Minutes of Previous County Board Meeting: Motion by Jackson, second by Downs to approve the Minutes of the Previous Regular County Board Meeting held on Tuesday, May 8th, 2001. All in favor, motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Circuit Clerk’s Report ---- Mary Webb was present for questions. 2. County Treasurer’s Report ---- Ron Jenkins was present for questions. 3. County Clerk and Recorder’s Report ---- Sandy Leitheiser was present for questions. 4. Sheriff’s Report ---- Jim Vazzi was present for questions. 5. Health Department Report ---- Mark Dugger was present for questions. 6. T.B. Department Report ---- Kathy Tapley was present for questions. 7. Public Defender’s Report was presented. 8. Probation Office Report was presented. 9. 911 Report ---- Greg Nimmo was present for questions. APPROVAL OF 9 ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA : Motion by Hampton, second by Komor to approve the 9 office reports on the Consent Agenda. All in favor, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Chairman Havera referred members to Resolution #01-10, the Resolution and Reapportionment Plan, and stated that the committee met and now recommends a revised County Board District map which realigns the seven County Board Districts to be in compliance with 2000 Census Voting Population Totals. State’s Attorney Jim Roberts presented the Resolution and its accompanying maps to members, and explained the procedures used to equalize population in all districts. Roberts also stated that in some areas of the county, new County Board boundary lines may include realigned precinct boundaries, which will assist with appointment of Election Judges and in voter education about County Board representation. He encouraged members to recess today’s meeting to allow Precinct consolidation to be considered by the board at the July, 2001 meeting. Motion by Downs, second by Durbin to approve Resolution #01-10, the Resolution and Reapportionment Plan. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, pages 296-302.) ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. Chairman Bonnie Branum presented Montgomery County Resolution #01-11, the Resolution Establishing the Prevailing Wage Rates for 2001 and Clerk Leitheiser read the Resolution. Motion by Branum, second by Painter to approve Resolution #01-11, the Resolution Establishing Prevailing Wage Rates for 2001. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, pages 303-309.) Chairman Branum then referred to County Engineer Amy McNeal, who presented the following: 2. Resolution #37-01: A Resolution to appropriate an amount of $2,500.00 for 958 B-CA, Grisham R.D., Location A (Cooley Location), 50%-50% Project; Montgomery County’s Share = .5 ($1,250). Motion by Cordani, second by Komor to accept Resolution #37-01. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, pages 310-311.) 3. Resolution #38-01: A Resolution to appropriate an amount of $2,800.00 for 958 B-CA, Grisham R.D., Location B (Logsdon Location), 50%-50% project; Montgomery County’s Share = .5 ($1,400.00). Motion By Jagodzinski, second by Cordani to accept Resolution #38-01. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, pages 312-313.) 4. Resolution #39-01: A Resolution for change in the Functional Classification of County Highway #25- Barnett Road. Motion by Hampton, second by Helgen to accept Resolution #39-01. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, page 314-315.) 5. Preliminary Engineering Agreement: for (Fillmore Road Surface Project) Section 01-00118-00-RS, Montgomery County; with Allen Henderson & Associates. Motion by Durbin, second by Branum to accept the Engineering Agreement. All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, pages 316-322.) Chairman Branum reported that the Road and Bridge Committee approved the purchase of a new tractor with ditcher, mower head, and boom, which will be purchased through the Equipment Fund. Members also discussed the need for a traffic alert device at the Witt Road/North Road intersection north of Hillsboro, and Chairman Havera directed the Road and Bridge Committee to address this concern. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Bill Sielschott at follows: 1. Audit Recommendations: The Highway Department is taking steps to make the necessary changes required by the county audit. 2. Computer Purchase: The Finance Committee gave its approval for Network Administrator Bill Purcell to purchase the XP license upgrade software for approximately 44 county computers. 3. Cafeteria Plan (Section 125): A resolution to adopt this Cafeteria Plan as an additional benefit to County Employee Insurance. Motion by Sielschott, second by Aumann to accept Cafeteria Plan (Section 125). All in favor, motion carried. (See Resolution Book 2, pages 323-339.) 4. City of Litchfield Property: The Finance Committee recommends that the County Board give permission to allow County Trustee Dennis Ballinger to surrender parcel ID# 16-000-202-00 that is owned by the City of Litchfield. Motion by Sielschott, second by Branum to allow the parcel to be surrendered to the City of Litchfield. All in favor, motion carried. HWE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Bob Durbin as follows: 1. Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust: The Historic Courthouse and Highway Building are being measured and county offices are preparing inventories for insurance purposes. 2. Envotech Landfill: The managers of Allied Waste and Envotech gave an update on landfill activities, which are all in good standing. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman John Downs as follows: 1. Final Sheriff’s Deputy Contract: The final copy was reviewed by the Committee, and after member Dave Jackson corrected typing errors, signatures confirming its implementation were provided. 2. Employee Insurance: From all indications from employees and the insurance company, the new health insurance plan is running smoothly at this time. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Joe Cordani as follows: 1. County Website: The committee decided on the following priority information that should be accessed through the county website: county official contact and function page; tourism page; economic development page; frequently asked questions page; and a links to other county sites page. Within these pages, information that should be included is: a brief county history, demographics, transportation sources, schools, churches, lakes, recreation areas, museums and industrial sites, as well as upcoming county events/festivals. Richard Slepicka will present a proposal with this information in mind and present it at the next Economic Development Committee meeting. 2. Bike Trail Update: The trail will be mowed so that Pitman Township Road Commissioner Tony Krager can oil and chip. The Highway Department will also complete the repairs to the culvert area at the Farmersville entrance. BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Glenn Painter as follows: 1. Historic Courthouse: The committee heard word that the Regional Office of Education is looking for Additional space to put a few employees due to receiving a new grant. After discussion, the committee felt that there is no additional space available, and none will be created. A motion was made and carried by the committee that to protect the integrity of the Historic Courthouse, no further expansion or remodeling will be allowed. ESDA/AMBULANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Given by Chairman Dennis Jagodzinski as follows: 1. Director Larry Adams’ Report: Adams reported that he has attended several meetings and training sessions recently, and has been called out to the following emergency events: the train accident in Ohlman; the Knebel & Gile fires; and the fatal car accident at the Witt Road/North Road intersection. 2. Ambulance Call Report: A summary of monthly operations for May, 2001 is as follows: Total Ambulance calls for Hillsboro-135; Litchfield-136; Nokomis/Witt-79; Raymond/Harvel-14; Farmersville/Waggoner-10. Total amount billed: $70,042.25; total amount collected: $39,380.96. 3. New Radio: The ESDA committee approved the purchase of a new Vertex handheld radio for $374.00. APPROVAL OF 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Motion by Durbin, second by Downs to approve the committee reports. All in favor, motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Chairman Havera stated that Dr. Doug Byers is not seeking another term on the Montgomery County Board of Health, and thanked him for his 16 years of service. He then requested a motion to appoint Mr. Richard Graden of Nokomis to replace Dr. Byers for a term beginning July 1st, 2001. Motion by Aumann, second by Dunn to appoint Richard Graden to the Montgomery County Board of Health. All in favor, motion carried. 2. Chairman Havera requested a motion to reappoint Margaret (Gerry) Clevenger to the Montgomery County Housing Authority for a five-year term beginning June 30, 2001. Motion by Helgen, second by Jackson to appoint Margaret (Gerry) Clevenger to the Montgomery County Housing Authority. All in favor, motion carried. PAY BILLS: Motion by Sielschott, second by Painter to pay all approved bills. All in favor, motion carried. For an itemized listing of bills paid, refer to Accounts Payable Book for FY 2001. RECESS: Motion by Downs, second by Jagodzinski to recess until the July 10th, 2001 meeting at 8:30 AM. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting recessed at 9:37 AM.