Macon Reporter

Moultrie County Board met Jan. 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Moultrie County Board met in Courtroom B, Third Floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse. Chairman McCabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer by Dave McCabe.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Roll Call was taken, with the following Board members present Dave McCabe, Larry Baker, Neil Bryan, John Fayhee, Arlene Aschermann, Elizabeth Houser, Todd Maxedon, Tyler Graven. Absent: Billy Voyles

There were 21 people in attendance, which included 8 Board members and County Clerk Georgia England.

Mission Statement: Read by Larry Baker

Correspondence: None

Minutes: Graven moved to approve the December 10, 2020 County Board meeting minutes. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Guest Speaker: None

Unfinished Business: None

Appointments by County Board Chairman: McCabe moved to appoint Mike Brewer to the Moultrie County Board of Review for the term beginning June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2022, and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to appoint Arlene Aschermann to the Moultrie County Board of Review for the term beginning June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2022, and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Baker seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention, with Aschermann having abstained)

McCabe moved to appoint Richard (Dick) Isaacs to the Moultrie County Board of Review for the term beginning June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2022, and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Graven seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to appoint Michael A. Howell as Trustee to the Moultrie County Rural Public Water District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of James B. Hooten, with term ending the first Monday in May 2022. Maxedon seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to re-appoint Paul Roney, effective immediately, to the Moultrie County Zoning Board of Appeals, with term ending May 1, 2025. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

NEW BUSINESS:

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chairman McCabe)

Committee met January 11, 2021.

McCabe moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2020. Baker seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to approve all claims as presented. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to approved expenditures from the Probation Department Fund [Probation Service Fees]. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Houser moved to approve the Appreciation Bonuses for the Collective Bargaining Units in the amount of $550.00, to exclude elected officials. Bryan seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE (Chairman Graven)

Committee did not meet. No motions.

ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE (Chairman Voyles)

Committee met January 5, 2021.

McCabe moved to approve the East Nelson Township Resolution providing County Aid assistance for the replacement of a structure on T.R. 127 (CR 1750 E). County assistance will be limited to 50% of material and outside labor/equipment cost using Special Bridge Funds. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to approve the Cost Sharing Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the improvement of the Illinois Route 32 (Howie’s) and County Highway 4 intersection. Houser seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to approve the Moultrie County Funding Resolution regarding the improvement of the Illinois Route 32 and County Highway 4 intersection in the amount of $2,900. Graven seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to approve the Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick for the East Nelson Township Project, #20-02115-00-FP, not to exceed $37,000. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

McCabe moved to approve the 2021 Bridge Petition List. Graven seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

PLANNING, ZONING & LAND USE COMMITTEE (Chairman Maxedon) Committee met January 8, 2021.

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Mary Jane Graber Trust % Karen Yoder/ALTA Holdings LLC for a Variance to build 1 ft. from the East property line on PIN #06- 06-15-000-316, 1743 Jonathan Creek Rd., Sullivan for expansion to an existing building. Baker seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Mervin Miller to Rezone part of PIN #03- 03-26-000-325, 1616 State Hwy. 133, Arthur from C-2 to I-1 for expansion of the existing manufacturing building. Baker seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Mervin Miller for a Variance to build 15 ft. from the North property line on PIN #03-03-26-000-325, 1616 State Hwy. 133, Arthur. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Mervin Miller to Rezone approximately 30 ft. x 30 ft. in the Northwest corner of PIN #03-03-26-000-325, 1616 State Hwy. 133, Arthur from C-2 to AG-1. Baker seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Mervin Miller for a Special Use Permit for a dog kennel on PIN #03-03-26-000-325, 1616 State Hwy. 133, Arthur. Baker seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Marissa Lingafelter-Born to Rezone approximately 3 acres of PIN #08-08-22-000-207, 1052 CR 1000E, Sullivan from C-3 to AG-1 for a residence. Houser seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Marissa Lingafelter-Born to Variance to build 10 ft. from the West Property line on PIN #08-08-22-000-207, 1052 CR 1000E, Sullivan. Graven seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Marissa Lingafelter-Born to Rezone part of PIN #08-08-22-000-207, 1052 CR 1000E, Sullivan from C-3 to C-2 for a commercial business. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

Maxedon moved to approve the application by Marissa Lingafelter-Born to Variance to build up to the North Zoning Boundary line on PIN #08-08-22-000-207, 1052 CR 1000E, Sullivan. Graven seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE (Chairman Aschermann) Committee did not meet. No motions.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE (Chairman Houser)

Committee met January 5, 2021.

Houser moved to continue Teladoc Health insurance coverage for part-time employees and to promote said coverage to full-time and part-time employees as a benefit. Aschermann seconded said motion, which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no)

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

COMMENTS:

Board:

Office Holders/Department Heads:

With no further business, Maxedon moved to adjourn the meeting. Graven seconded said motion, which passed by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

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