South Central Reporter

Washington County Board met May 14.

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 May 14, 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, Travis Voltz, Lea Williams, Matt Bierman, Trey Meyer, John Shubert, Linda Tregressor, Crystal May, Cindy Meyer, Kent Ahlers, Liz Dowell, Kiefer Heiman and Collin Hill.

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 15 members present. Those present were, Todd, Hohlt, Bening, Barczewski, Shemonic, Shubert, Brammeier, Unverfehrt, Suedmeyer, Klingenberg, Ibendahl, Lamczyk, Luecking, Muenter and Meyer.

Chairman Meyer asked if there were any corrections to the minutes from the April 9, 2019 County Board meeting. With no corrections, a motion was made by Shemonic and seconded by Muenter to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried

Highway Department: Kiefer Heiman, County Engineer appeared before the Board. He had no resolutions for this month, but did give update on activities. He asked that John Shubert give the Board the update on South Central Transit. Shubert reports to the Road & Bridge Committee and once a year reports to the full County Board. (See Exhibit A)

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 MAY 13, 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 B) A motion was made by Ibendahl and seconded by Bening 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 Brammeier 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 C). A motion was made by Shubert and seconded by Hohlt to accept the report as presented. Motion carried.

The County Clerk & Recorder's Monthly Report was presented to the Board for approval. (See Exhibit D). Amotion was made by Klingenberg and seconded by Shemonic to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.

The Sheriff's Monthly Report was presented to the Board for approval. (See Exhibit E). A motion was made by Ibendahl and seconded by Brammeier to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.

The Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service Monthly Report was presented to the Board for approval. (See Exhibit F). A motion was made by Shubert and seconded by Muenter to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.

The Treasurer's Cash Flow Statement and Budgetary Status Reports for period ending 04/30/2019 was presented to the Board. (See Exhibits G & H). A motion was made by Suedmeyer and seconded by Unverfehrt to accept the report as presented subject to audit review. Motion carried.

Zoning:

Zoning Request application #zma001-19 - Gene Frederking - (Ordinance #2019-3) Ordinance to amend zoning map to change the classification of Pt of the SE NE Sec 34,T1S, R4W, from AG to R-1 (Rural Residential) to permit Rural Residential uses. (See Exhibit 1). A motion was made by Shubert and seconded by Lamczyk to grant the request as presented. Roll Call vote was taken with 15 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Finance, Claims & Economic Development -1 meeting. Suedmeyer informed the Board the Audit should be ready for the June Meeting.

County Building - 1 meeting.

Animal Control - no meeting

Legislative & Judiciary - no meeting.

Personnel Appointments & Policy - no meeting.

Shubert presented the following names to the County Board for re-appointment.

Jim Weeke

Washington County Board of Review

5/14/2019 - 5/31/2021

Gary Reynolds

Washington County Board of Review

5/14/2019-5/31/2021

A motion was made by Brammeier and seconded by Hohlt to approve the appointments as presented. Motion carried.

Shubert informed the Board that at the County Board Meeting in April Donald Etling was appointed to the Tilden Fire Protection District in error. Mr. Etling is Dec'd and lived in Randolph County.

Jay Colbrook entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Building Committee: Suedmeyer informed the Board that the Chamber of Commerce has requested the use of electricity for the Farmer's Market and the Arts Council has request to use the Courthouse lawn for Summer Concerts. Todd wanted to know if the County was re-imbursed for the expense or if we charge a fee. Suedmeyer stated the County never has charged in the past. A motion was made by

Suedmeyer and seconded by Muenter to allow both request as presented. Motion carried. Todd voting nay.

Dr. Jay Colbrook, Animal Warden appeared before the Board. He stated that Debbie Hagopian, Animal Control Administrator, is doing a good job and the building is in good shape. They do have a slight water problem which causes some rust issues. The truck was able to get a new tommy lift, which was needed. He wanted to thank the Board, the Committee, the Public and Partners for Pets for all the help they supply. In December 2 businesses did a drive for animal control and it was a success. Animal Control does have a face book page, they are up to date with changes and they have completed the rabies clinic.

Insurance - no meeting.

Ambulance - 1 meeting.

Environmental, ESDA, Zoning - no meeting.

County Health Department - 3 meetings.

Road & Bridge - 1 meeting.

Communications/Drug Task-1 meeting.

Cemetery - no meeting.

Planning Commission & Solid Waste - no meeting.

Education - no meeting.

Claims Against the County - 1 meeting.

S. Central IL Growth Alliance - 1 meeting.

Enterprise Zone (Nashville) - no meeting.

Enterprise Zone (Centralia) - 1 meeting

9-1-1 Board - 2 meetings.

Contract Negotiations - JBEW – 3 meetings.

Shubert informed the Board that the Committee met with Attorney Michael Lowenbaum, about the possibility of hiring him to help negotiate the new IBEW union contract. Luecking stated that Lowenbaum has 30 years of experience in dealing with this type of thing and feels the County would benefit by having someone that specializes in this field.

The State's Attorney has been in attendance at these meetings and does support the hiring of a specialized attorney. Lowenbaum stated he would work with the County's State's Attorney.

A motion was made by Ibendahl and seconded by Luecking to hire this attorney for the Labor negotiations contract. Motion carried.

Contract Negotiations - FOP - no meeting.

Safety - no meeting.

Chairman Meyer asked if the public would like to address the Board. The public had no comments or questions.

A motion was made by Suedmeyer and seconded by Lamczyk to pay utility bills, payroll, charge cards and overtime. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Klingenberg and seconded by Todd to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be June 11th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. The meeting of the Washington County Board adjourned at 7:47 P.M.

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