Proceedings of the Regular Meeting Clark County October 20, 2017

The regular meeting of the County Board met October 20, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. and was called to Order by Chairman John Hammond. Deputy County Clerk Cheryl Shull led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Clark County 4-H presented the County Board with homemade cookies. Phillip Gorrell, Ben Layton, Tiffany Williams, Aydan Wood and Anna Gorrell – 4-H members all reported on how 4-H had helped them. They were accompanied by Cartha Gustafson.

Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Todd Kuhn to approve the minutes of the September 15 Board meeting and September 25th Special Budget meeting. 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 Jim Bolin 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, except District 2 abstained. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached)

Motion by Mike Parsons and second by Mike Brandenburg to approve the County Highway Claims. The Chairman 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, went through his agenda. Dallas reported that the Melrose Bridge is completed. Cline Orchard Road is near completion, clean up and rip rap are being done. Mowing has started down Clarksville Road. The new tandem truck bids came in from Mack, Kenworth and Peterbuilt. Dallas decided to go with Mack on the truck. Hicks came in as low bidder on the bed. The truck will not arrive until March.

Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Jim Bolin to adopt the attached Resolution for Guardrail on Clarksville Road and Angling Road also known as Illinois Department of Transportation, Section Number 17-00277-00-GR and State Engineering Job Number P-97-001-18. 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).

Highway Discussion continued: The budget has been cut from the State. Truck access, Park access road and Needy Township were cut in half. Todd Kuhn asked if this would affect any money that the state owes us. Dallas told him “no” this budget cut is for next year. Dallas is going to present a retirement plan to his employees that he has discussed with the board. Motion by Rex Goble and second by Mike Parsons to accept all Office Reports for September 2017 and the Treasurer’s Office Report for August 2017. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye, except District 2 abstained. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted. (See attached)

New Business: John made a comment to accept BCBS Proposal, if there are not any changes to leave it alone. Jim Bolin spoke about health insurance for county employees. Insurance premiums will actually be coming down .25% and the insurance will stay the same. Jim said they will resubmit in January.

Carol Holbert presented the Audit for Fiscal Year 2016. There were no problems found. Clark County had a profit in the amount of 3.4 million for fiscal year 16. The new accounting system will start December 1st.

Motion by Susan Guinnip and second by Mike Brandenburg to accept the 2016 Audit as presented. 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)

There was nothing to report on the Severance Agreement.

Old Business: Todd Kuhn reported that the Courthouse steps are completed. A walk-around still needs to be done and some dirt work. We came in under the original quote, so some of the sidewalks were replaced and steps going down to the bathrooms repaired.

Committee Reports: Mike Brandenburg and Rex Goble met with the Casey Fire Protection Board. They are in the planning session on building a new fire house. They want to make the fire and ambulance together in the same building. They would rent the property for $2500 a month. There needs to be further discussion whether or not to purchase and/or build a new facility (which would be cheaper). Mike Brandenburg will get more information and present at the November board meeting.

Public Comments: Warren LeFever said the steps look wonderful. The audit shows us nice numbers. Warren asked if we were going to raise property taxes. Jim Bolin stated the Board is looking into either keeping taxes lower or the same.

Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Mike Parsons to enter into Executive Session at 9:05 a.m. to discuss Personnel/Probation Salary. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted “aye”. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Closed Meeting Certification – Clark County Board

I certify that I understand Section 2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act and that to the best of my knowledge and belief no other topic was discussed during the closed meeting or closed portion of the meeting, in violation of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

/s/ John L. Hammond, Presiding Officer

Motion by Rex Goble and second by Mike Brandenburg to come out of Executive Session at 9:45 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.

Motion by Mike Brandenburg and second by Mike Parsons to approve Preceding Bills. 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 Rex Goble and second by Mike Parsons 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 November 17, 2017 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 9:55 a.m.

IN ATTENDANCE: Lisa Richey-Supervisor of Assessments; Sheri Higginbotham-Treasurer; Pam Brandenburg – Circuit Clerk’s Office; Joe Morrill - Circuit Clerk’s Office; Michelle Blankenship – Probation Officer; Dallas Richardson–Highway Engineer; Deb Vincent – Sheriff’s Office; Jason Wimbley – Clark County Ambulance; Jordan Wilhoit – Clark County Ambulance; Carol Holbert – Auditor; Warren LeFever - Marshall Alderman; Cody Vaughn – Clark County Health Department; Dan Kibler – Marshall Advocate.