South Central Reporter

Macoupin County Board met March 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Members Present: Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Members Absent: Bernie Kiel

Officials and Department Heads Present: Amy Ashby, Jordan Garrison, L. Amber McGartland, and Pete Duncan

1. Call to Order

Chair Schmidt called to meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the pledge of allegiance.

2. Roll Call

There were 17 members present, with Adden remote, and 1 member absent.

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1 County Board - Feb 11 2025 - Minutes

Motion to accept the minutes.

Moved by: Leann Barr

Seconded by: Jim Ibberson

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

4. Committee Reports

4.1 Building and Grounds Committee - Mar 03 2025 - Minutes

Motion to approve minutes

Moved by: Leann Barr

Seconded by: Molly Rosentreter

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

4.2 Public Safety Committee - Mar 04 2025 - Minutes

Motion to accept the minutes.

Moved by: Molly Rosentreter

Seconded by: Holly Klausing

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

4.3 Finance Committee - Mar 04 2025 - Minutes

Motion to accept the minutes.

Moved by: Harry Starr

Seconded by: John Blank

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

4.4 Road and Bridge Committee - Mar 05 2025 - Minutes

Motion to accept minutes.

Moved by: Molly Rosentreter

Seconded by: John Blank

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

4.5 Economic Development Committee - Mar 05 2025 - Minutes

Motion to accept the minutes.

Moved by: Molly Rosentreter

Seconded by: John Blank

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

4.6 General Administrative Committee - Mar 06 2025 - Minutes

Motion to accept the minutes.

Moved by: Leann Barr

Seconded by: Todd Armour

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

5. Report from Special Committees

6. Guests

7. Appointments

7.1 Reappointment of Daniel Raney and Clifford Braatz to the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2028

Motion to approve the reappointment

Moved by: Jim Ibberson

Seconded by: Jon Payne

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

7.2 Reappointment of Bart Yakos to the Staunton Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2028

Motion to approve the reappointment.

Moved by: Holly Klausing

Seconded by: Ryan Kilduff

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

7.3 Reappointment of Earl Bailey and Earl Nixon to the Medora Fire Protection District for a three year term ending April 30, 2028

Motion to approve the reappointment.

Moved by: Molly Rosentreter

Seconded by: Aaron Stayton

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

7.4 Appointment of Rick Hasse to the unexpired term of Larry Rayburn to the Emergency 911 Board ending February 28, 2026

Motion to approve the appointment.

Moved by: Ryan Kilduff

Seconded by: Jim Ibberson

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

8. Petitions

9. Executive Session

10. Resolutions

11. Ordinances

12. Unfinished Business

12.1 FY 2024-2025 Midyear Budget Review

Duncan walked through the revenue for the General Fund so far at the mid point. They had brought in about 49% of what they projected so far not counting property tax, transfers from last fiscal year, and the one time wind permit fee. He did a very early projection on next years revenue. Using the same projection methods they have been using, the revenue is down $231,871 from this year. Some of the numbers will increase, but even if they get back to even, there will be $300,000 in salary increases for just the sheriff union. He reminded the Board that 2/3 of revenue comes from property tax, sales tax, income tax and personal property replacement tax. These are basically flat. 2/3 of expenses are personnel costs and are increasing. He wanted to take this time before the budget process to set the table a bit of where things are and get the Board to think that this year is probably more of a maintenance budget than an expansion budget.

12.2 Adding Treasurer as Second Signer on All Accounts Currently Not Handled by Clerk & Treasurer

Payne said the Finance Committee had discussed this and was having Garrison check with the bank regarding if they would honor a two signature policy and they do not. There was a conversation about what the auditors would suggest. Duncan said they would be present at next month's meeting.

12.3 Update on County Sales of Property

Klausing updated the Board that there had been 0 bids on the property north of Carlinville so the committee was going to get a full appraisal for the property and try and sell it that way.

12.4 Grant Manager Job Posting

Klausing said the job posting for the grant manager would be going out with a deadline of April 18th to apply so that the committee would hopefully interview applicants at their April 29th meeting. It would be posted on various online platforms.

13. New Business

14. Consent Agenda

14.1 Claims and Officers Report

Motion to approve the claims and officers report.

Moved by: Ryan Kilduff

Seconded by: Todd Armour

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Nay

Molly Rosentreter

Carried 16-1

14.2 Mileage and Per Diem

Motion to approve the mileage and per diem.

Moved by: Aaron Stayton

Seconded by: Todd Armour

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Nay

Molly Rosentreter

Carried 16-1

14.3 Communications

Monthly County Clerk Report - February 2025

Monthly Animal Control Report - February 2025

Monthly American Rescue Plan Report - February 2025

March 2025 Tax Trustee Sale Resolutions

Lotus Wind Complaint Resolution Plan

Motion to accept and place on file the communications

Moved by: Kristi Dunnagan

Seconded by: Todd Armour

Aye

Ross Adden, Todd Armour, Leann Barr, John Blank, Mark Dragovich, Kristi Dunnagan, Gordon Heuer, Jim Ibberson, Ryan Kilduff, Holly Klausing, Jon Payne, Molly Rosentreter, Larry Schmidt, Harry Starr, Aaron Stayton, John Trevino, and Tony Wiggins

Carried 17-0

15. Matters of Recognition

16. Adjournment

Motion by Stayton, seconded by Klausing to adjourn at 6:26 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.

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