Washington County Board met March 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The reconvened and adjourned meeting of the County Board of Washington County, Illinois was held at the Washington County Courthouse in Nashville, Illinois on March 12, 2019 for the purpose of transacting County business that might come before the Board.
Present and presiding were Chairman Meyer and Nancy Heseman, County Clerk and Clerk of the Board.
Others present were, Debby Stricker, Lea Williams, Matt Bierman, Len Campbell, Trey Meyer, Sharon Frederking, Judge Emge, Jewell Meyer, Brady Meyer and Dennis Trask.
Following the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Meyer called the meeting of the Washington County Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken by Clerk Heseman with 14 members present. Those present were, Todd, Hohlt, Bening, Barczewski, Shemonic, Shubert, Brammeier, Unverfehrt, Suedmeyer, Klingenberg, Ibendahl, Lamczyk, Luecking and Meyer. Muenter was absent.
Chairman Meyer asked if there were any corrections to the minutes from the February 12, 2018 County Board meeting. With no corrections, a motion was made by Hohlt and seconded by Suedmeyer to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
Muenter entered meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Highway Department: Eric Brammeier Chairman of Road and Bridge addressed the Board with:
RESOLUTION #2019-5, (See Exhibit A). Resolution to repair a failing drainage structure, consisting of a 54" culvert on TR 112A, Perry County Line Road, Pilot Knob Road District, located in Section 31, T3S, R3W,
RESOLUTION #2019-6, (See Exhibit B). Resolution to repair a failing drainage structure, consisting of twin 72" culverts on TR 112, Lincoln Road, Pilot Knob Road District, located in Section 29, T3S, R3W.
A motion was made by Brammeier and seconded by Shubert to accept and approve both resolution as presented. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #2019-7, A Resolution for Oakdale Road District drainage structure on McKinley Road, TR66, qualifies for replacement under the Illinois Township Bridge Program and hereby authorizes the County Board Chairman to sign the Agreement for Construction Engineering Services. (See Exhibit C). A motion was made by Barczewski and seconded by Bening to accept the resolution as presented. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #2019-8, A Resolution to improve County Highway 10 by resurfacing and various guardrail and drainage improvements from the Village of Oakdale west to Elkton and authorize the County Board Chairman to sign the Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services. (See Exhibit D). A motion was made by Brammeier and seconded by Suedmeyer to accept and approve the resolution as presented. Motion carried.
The Claims Against the County report was presented to the Board for approval by Ibendahl. TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: YOUR COMMITTEE ON MARCH 11, 2019 EXAMINED ALL CLAIMS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDS PAYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING AND THE CLERK BE DIRECTED TO ISSUE ORDER ON THE COUNTY TREASURER TO THE CLAIMANTS FOR THE AMOUNT ALLOWED. (See Exhibit E) A motion was made by Ibendahl and seconded by Shemonic to make restitution to those claims against the County. Roll call vote was taken with 15 ayes and O nays. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ibendahl and seconded by Lamczyk to pay utility bills, payroll, charge cards and overtime. Motion carried. There was some discussion as to why the city bill for the Jail is so high.
A motion was made by Ibendahl and seconded by Shubert to make restitution to the County Board's Per Diems. Motion carried.
The State's Attorney Monthly Report was presented to the Board for approval. (See Exhibit F). A motion was made by Shemonic and seconded by Bening to accept the report as presented. Motion carried.
The County Clerk & Recorder's Monthly Report was presented to the Board for approval. (See Exhibit G). A motion was made by Klingenberg and seconded by Muenter to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
The Sheriff's Monthly Report was presented to the Board for approval. (See Exhibit H). A motion was made by Brammeier and seconded by Suedmeyer to approve the report as presented. Motion carried. Sheriff Campbell reported to the Board at this time the Jail is housing 12 County and 12 Federal inmates.
The Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service Monthly Report No report presented.
The Treasurer's Cash Flow Statement and Budgetary Status Reports for period ending 02/28/2019 was presented to the Board. (See Exhibits 1 & J). A motion was made by Suedmeyer and seconded by Unverfehrt to accept the report as presented subject to audit review. Motion carried.
Zoning: Matt Bierman no zoning request for this month.
Judge Emge appeared before the Board, he reported on new legislation that will go into effect July 1, 2019. The intentions of the legislation is to have a more uniformity in fines and fees for civil and criminal cases that the court system charges. Waivers will be implemented for people below poverty level and a 75%, 50% and 25% waiver of fees depending on income for everyone else. This will impact the fees collected for the Court System. This may mean we will have to pass a new resolution to address the fee changes.
Judge Emge and Dennis Trask a member of the SISAA, appeared before the Board explaining the important works and effects of Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance (SISAA). They asked the Board to recognize the achievement of coalition volunteers by declaring May 12 to 18, 2019, as Prevention Week in Washington County, Illinois. (See Exhibit K). A motion was made by Barczewski and seconded by Luecking to adopt the Proclamation as presented. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #2019-1 (See Exhibit L) Ordinance revising the Ambulance Service fees and rates to be charged. A motion was made by Shubert and seconded by Muenter to approve ordinance as presented. Roll call vote was taken with 15 ayes and O nays. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Finance, Claims & Economic Development - no meeting.
County Building - 2 meetings. Suedmeyer informed the Board the demo has started on the 2 houses and lots that the County purchased last year.
Animal Control - no meeting
Legislative & Judiciary-1 meeting with personel. Brammeier asked the Board to take a look at an Ordinance that the committee plans to bring before the Board at the County Board Meeting next month concerning full-time county employees prohibited from being employed in 2 county jobs.
Personnel Appointments & Policy - 1 meeting.
Shubert presented the following names to the County Board for re-appointment.
Earl Schnitker
Washington County Farmland Assessment
3/12/2019-04/01/2022
Brian Fletcher
SW IL Law Enforcement
03/12/2019-04/01/222
A motion was made by Shubert and seconded by Brammeier to approve the appointments as presented. Motion carried.
Insurance - no meeting.
A motion was made by Hohlt and seconded by Klingenberg to pay the renewal insurance policy for inmates with the utilities on April 1, 2019, Motion passed.
Ambulance - 1 meeting.
Environmental, ESDA, Zoning - 2 meetings.
County Health Department - 2 meetings. Meyer informed the Board that Sharon Frederking will be retiring at the end of the month. Elizabeth Lehde has been hired to take Sharon's position as the Health Department Administrator. She will be completing her master's degree this summer.
Road & Bridge -1 meeting.
Communications/Drug Task - no meeting.
Cemetery - no meeting.
Planning Commission & Solid Waste - no meeting. Brammeier stated that the recycling day held at the Community Center filled two tractor trailers full. Brammeier wanted to thank the High School Honor Society, Lions Club members for their volunteer work and Gary Moeller of Moeller Brothers Trucking for the use of his trucks. The next event will be in June.
Education - no meeting.
Claims Against the County-1 meeting.
S. Central IL Growth Alliance - no meeting.
BCMW Board - no meeting.
Enterprise Zone (Nashville) – 1 meeting.
Enterprise Zone (Centralia) – 1 meeting
Mental Health Board - no meeting.
9-1-1 Board - 4 meetings.
Investment Work Board - 1 meeting.
Contract Negotiations - BEW-no meeting.
Contract Negotiations - FOP - no meeting.
Safety - no meeting.
Meyer stated he would be setting up the committees for the union negotiations that will be starting soon,
Suedmeyer stated that he had been contacted by Master Gardner's and the Nashville Chamber about using the front of the Courthouse, he didn't feel there would be a problem with their request.
A motion was made by Shemonic and seconded by Hohlt to pay election expenses following the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election. Motion carried.
Shubert informed the County Board Members that all Open Meetings and FOIA Certificates of training should be filed with the County Clerk. Any other training completed by any committees/boards should file their certificates with Matt Bierman.
Chairman Meyer asked if the public would like to address the Board. The public had no comments or questions.
A motion was made by Bening and seconded by Unverfehrt to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be April 9th, 2019 at 7:00p.m. Motion carried. The meeting of the Washington County Board adjourned at 8:08 P.M.
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