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Moultrie County Board met Jan. 12

Moultrie County Board met Jan. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

2. Opening Prayer by Aaron Wilhelm

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Roll Call

5. Mission Statement: TYLER GRAVEN

6. Correspondence

7. Approval of December 15, 2022, County Board Minutes

8. Guest Speaker:

9. Unfinished Business:

10. Appointments by Chair:

A. Motion to appoint Linda Qualls as authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

11. NEW BUSINESS:

Motion to approve Resolution Opposing Illinois General Assembly HB5855 and SB2226 “Protect Illinois Communities” Act, and/or Any Similar Bill(s).

A. COMMITTEE REPORTS – STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Budget and Finance Chair: John Vander Burgh

Meeting: January 9, 2023

a. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for December 2022.

b. Motion to approve all claims as presented.

c. Motion to approve 6-month reports from the County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, and Sheriff.

d. Recommendation to the County Board to approve final payment for the roof project from Capital Outlay account #00101251290.

2. Building and Property Chair: Tyler Graven

Meeting: January 4, 2023

 No motions.

3. Road and Bridge Chair: Billy Voyles

Meeting: January 3, 2023

a. Motion to accept Depew and Owen as low bidder for Section 04-03128-00-BR bridge project in the amount of $366,288.00.

b. Motion to approve the 2023 MFT General Maintenance Program Resolution in the amount of $800,000.00.

c. Motion to approve the 2023 Bridge Petition List.

d. Motion to approve the Renewal of Easement for US Army Corp of Engineers for Section 94-02114-00-BR.

4. Planning and Zoning Chair: Travis Phelps

Meeting: January 6, 2023

No motions.

5. Public Health, Safety & Welfare Chair: Travis Phelps

Meeting: January 4, 2023

No motions.

B. COMMITTEE REPORTS – AS NEED COMMITTEES

1. Legislative Meeting: Chair: Marsha Kirby

Meeting: None

a. Motion to appoint the following Drainage Commissioners, terms to expire September 2025:

Scott Anthony Brown to the

Lovington, Lowe, and Jonathan Creek Special Drainage District

Kenny Ruff

Hostetler Drainage District of the Township of Lovington

Scott Anthony Brown to the Hostetler Drainage District of the Township of Lovington

2. Insurance Meeting: Chair: Joshua Roe

Meeting: None

3. Personnel Meeting: Chair: Marsha Kirby

Meeting: January 5, 2023

a. Motion to approve the hiring of an employee in the Assessment office with a starting salary of $24,000.00.

b. Motion to approve the Resolution of the County Board of Moultrie County, Illinois for Setting the Salary of the Moultrie Circuit Clerk for Fiscal Year 2023.

C. AD HOC COMMITTEES

1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Chair: Stephanie Helmuth

Meeting: None

2. County Employee Handbook Chair: Tracy Weaver

Meeting: None

3. Dive Team Board Chair: Tyler Graven

Meeting: None

12. Other New Business

13. Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (e)

14. Comments: County Board, Elected Officials, Department Heads

15.Public Comments: Public comments are welcomed and encouraged but individual comments will be restricted to 5 minutes, with total public comments limited to 30 minutes. The Chairperson will have the authority to increase that time if the situation is warranted. Repetitive comments may also be restricted.

16. Motion to Adjourn