South Central Reporter

Macoupin County Board met April 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins

ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Macoupin County Board - Regular Meeting - Mar 12, 2024 6:00 PM

Motion by Kiel, seconded by Ibberson to accept the minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernie Kiel, Board Member SECONDER: Jim Ibberson, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 2, 2024 5:00 PM

Motion by Kiel, seconded by Barr to accept the minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernie Kiel, Board Member SECONDER: Leann Barr, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

2. Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 2, 2024 6:00 PM

Motion by Rosentreter, seconded by Ibberson to accept the minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member SECONDER: Jim Ibberson, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

3. Road and Bridge Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 3, 2024 9:00 AM Motion by Blank, seconded by Rosentreter

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Blank, Board Member SECONDER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

4. General Administrative Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 4, 2024 5:15 PM Motion by Rosenterter, seconded by Heuer to accept the minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member SECONDER: Gordon Heuer, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

V. REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES

1. Ad Hoc Committee on Community Police Presence - Regular Meeting - Mar 25, 2024 6:00 PM

Motion by Rosentreter, seconded Klausing to accept the minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member SECONDER: Holly Klausing, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

VI. GUESTS

VII. APPOINTMENTS

1. Reappointment of Art Patridge to the Staunton Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2027

Motion by Klausing, seconded by Kilduff to approve the reappointment Art Patridge to the Staunton Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2027.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Holly Klausing, Board Member SECONDER: Ryan Kilduff, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

2. Reappointment of William Hays, Donald Crawford, and Eric Allison to the South Palmyra Rural Water District for a four year term ending April 30, 2028

Motion by Barr, seconded by Stayton to approve the reappointment of William Hays, Donald Crawford, and Eric Allison to the South Palmyra Rural Water District for a four year term ending April 30, 2028.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leann Barr, Board Member SECONDER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

3. Reappointment of Norman Yeager to the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2027

Motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne to approve the reappointment of Norman Yeager to the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2027

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gordon Heuer, Board Member SECONDER: Jon Payne, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

VIII. PETITIONS

1. Chesterfield #39

Motion by Ibberson, seconded by Starr to approve the petition,.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jim Ibberson, Board Member SECONDER: Harry Starr, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

2. Scottville #61

Motion by Barr, seconded by Stayton to approve the petition.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leann Barr, Board Member SECONDER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

X. RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution adjusting General Fund Budgets for PBLC Contract Settling Duncan said this resolution had come out of Finance and adjusted the Sheriff's department salaries based off of the newly negotiated contract. To make the measure budget neutral, the insurance budget in the General Fund would be lowered by $100,000, the county administration line item would be lowered by $40,000, and the revenue projection for Sales Tax would be increased by $44,000.

Motion by Adden, seconded by Rosentreter to adopt the resolution.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ross Adden, Board Member SECONDER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

2. Resolution approving County Engineer to order from joint purchasing program Kiel said this resolution was necessary thanks to a new requirement from IDOT and just put on paper the past policy of the county.

Motion by Rosentreter, seconded by Blank to adopt the resolution.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member SECONDER: John Blank, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

3. Resolution approving the results of the 2023 MFT rock letting

Kiel said this was the awarding of the MFT rock letting.

Motion by Kiel, seconded by Klausing to adopt the resolution.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernie Kiel, Board Member SECONDER: Holly Klausing, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

4. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of 5311 Grant Agreement Tiburzi said this resolution was part of the annual public transportation grant program.

Motion by Stayton, seconded by Klausing to adopt the resolution.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member SECONDER: Holly Klausing, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

XI. ORDINANCES

1. Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance

Tiburzi said this resolution was part of the annual public transportation grant program.

Motion by Barr, seconded by Rosentrer to adopt the ordinance.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leann Barr, Board Member SECONDER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. FY 23-24 Month 7 Budget Review

Duncan reviewed the revenue situation at this point and said that things would be very close this fiscal year. As part of that, the next agenda item would discuss the check in with each department head and official regarding their budget.

2. Discussion of FY 24-25 budget hearings and FY 23-24 budget check in with officials/department heads

Duncan said that the letter from Chairman Schmidt asking each official to check in on their budget was ready to be delivered and Schmidt said he would have them delivered later this week. The letter also requested that each official let Duncan know as soon as possible what day they would like for their budget hearing next month.

3. Courthouse HVAC Update

Starr said that bid documents were out. There had been a meeting with the officials and department heads in the Courthouse and the engineers to discuss some of the logistics of the project before the walk thru of bidders later this week. The building and grounds committee would be meeting for the bid opening later this month.

4. Approve Change Order for Old Clinic Demolition

Starr said that there was a change order for the additional work of shoring the sidewalk, blocking in an extra windo, and hauling, grading, and rolling of approximately 150 tons of asphalt millings for the parking lot. The cost would be $7,875 which would be paid from the capital outlay budget.

Motion by Rosentreter, seconded by Blank to approve the change order.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Molly Rosentreter, Board Member SECONDER: John Blank, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

1. Approve Hiring New Animal Control Officer Before May 1st

Schmidt announced that Julie Boehler was leaving her post as Animal Control Administrator at the end of the month and he had hired Christina Genicio to take her place. Christina would be starting part time in a few days to begin training under Boehler and then Boehler would continue part time for a month or two after resigning to continue to train her. Christina would be coming in at $2,000 less than Boehler made. There was some discussion about the hiring process and if more time should have been given to expand the pool of applicants.

The Animal Control officer position had seen some turn over recently. Beth Scott left on March 15th. They had hired another individual who worked part time from March 15th and then would be starting full time on April 1st. He left after starting full time. Schmidt was asking for the Board to vote hire Deann Morris effective the next day due to the need to get an officer hired full time. There were questions about the hire and the need to hire immediately.

Motion by Kiel, seconded by Dragovich to hire Deann Morris before May 1st as an animal control officer.

RESULT: APPROVED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Bernie Kiel, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Dragovich, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Payne, Starr, Stayton, Wiggins ABSTAIN: Klausing, Rosentreter, Trevino ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

2. Notice of Intent to Construct a Wireless Communications Tower in Giillespie Schmidt said he had received a notice from ATT regarding construction of a wireless communications tower north of Gillespie. He had this added to the agenda as a notice to all other members that it was happening and would hopefully help with cell service in the area.

3. Acceptance of Special Warranty

Tiburzi said this resolution was part of the annual public transportation grant program.

Motion by Stayton, seconded by Ibberson to approve it.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member SECONDER: Jim Ibberson, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

4. Certification and Restrictions on Lobbying

Tiburzi said this resolution was part of the annual public transportation grant program.

Motion by Stayton, seconded by Kiel to approve it.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member SECONDER: Bernie Kiel, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

XIV. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Claims and Officers Report

Motion by Stayton, seconded by Klausing to approve the claims and officers report.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member SECONDER: Holly Klausing, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

2. Mileage and Per Diem

Motion by Stayton, seconded by Kilduff to approve the mileage and per diem.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Aaron Stayton, Board Member SECONDER: Ryan Kilduff, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

3. COMMUNICATIONS

Motion by Klausing, seconded by Blank to accept and place on file.

RESULT: ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Holly Klausing, Board Member SECONDER: John Blank, Board Member AYES: Schmidt, Adden, Barr, Blank, Dragovich, Heuer, Ibberson, Kiel, Kilduff, Klausing, Payne, Rosentreter, Starr, Stayton, Trevino, Wiggins ABSENT: Dunnagan, Armour

1. Monthly County Clerk Report - March 2024

2. Monthly Animal Control Report - March 2024

3. Monthly American Rescue Plan Report - March 2024

4. Notice Seeking Public Comment on Application for Potential Senior Housing in Carlinville

5. Monthly List of Delinquent Tax Property Sales

6. Shipman Township and Road & Bridge Local Government Efficiency Report

7. Staunton Township and Road & Bridge Local Government Efficiency Report

XV. MATTERS OF RECOGNITION

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Rosentreter, seconded by Ibberson to adjourn at 7:03 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.

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