Macon Reporter

Moultrie County Board met May 9.

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: JOSH ROE

6. Correspondence

7. Approval of April 11, 2024, County Board Minutes

8. Guest Speakers:

a. Morgan Jones and Rachel Stenger of University of Illinois Extension

b. Crystal Edwards, Moultrie County CEFS Coordinator

9. Unfinished Business: None

10. Appointments by Chair:

a. Motion to re-appoint Chris Wright to the ETSB Board. Term to run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, or until a successor is appointed.

11.NEW BUSINESS:

A. COMMITTEE REPORTS – STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Budget and Finance Chair: John Vander Burgh

Meeting: May 6, 2024

a. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s reports for April 2024.

b. Motion to approve all claims as presented.

c. Motion to remove signer Chris Sims from Moultrie County ESDA Response Dive Team Account #308569 and add Bonnie M. Liddiard as authorized signer.

2. Building and Property Chair: Tyler Graven

Meetings: April 18, 2024, April 22, 2024, and May 1, 2024

No motions.

3. Road and Bridge Chair: Billy Voyles

Meeting: May 2, 2024

a. Motion to approve Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary

4. Planning and Zoning Chair: Travis Phelps

Meeting: May 3, 2024

a. Motion to approve Special Use Permit request for a dog kennel by John and Wanita Helmuth on PIN 06-06-16-000-116, 1785 CR 1400E, Sullivan.

b. Motion to approve Variance request for the ability to retain the shipping containers/semi-trailers for storage on the property by Bernell Martin on PIN 08- 08-12-000-215, 1123 CR 1275N, Sullivan.

c. Motion to approve Variance request by Central Plastic Products to build a sign approximately 6 ft. from the public right of way in the southeast corner of PIN 08- 08-26-000-213, 984 IL Rt. 32, Sullivan.

d. Motion to approve Special Use Permit request by Central Plastic Products for a lighted sign on PIN 08-08-26-000-213, 984 IL Rt. 32, Sullivan.

e. Motion to approve Variance request by Debra Hilligoss for a shed to be approximately 9 ft. from the north property line on PIN 11-11-16-000-114, 551 CR 1400E, Gays.

f. Motion to approve Rezoning request by Thomas and Jennifer Lambdin from AG to I-2 for a meat processing plant on PIN 08-05-30-000-316, 628 Souther Rd., Sullivan.

g. Motion to approve Variance request by Patrons of Railside School to build approximately 30 ft. from the public right of way on the front (south) property line on PIN 03-03-35-000-408, 1660 CR 2000N, Arthur.

h. Motion to approve Variance request by Sarah Golden to build approximately 10 ft. from the south property line on PIN 08-08-27-300-073, 73 South Shores, Sullivan.

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

Meeting: May 1, 2024

No motions.

B. COMMITTEE REPORTS – AS NEED COMMITTEES

1. Dive Team Chair: Tyler Graven

Meeting: April 17, 2024

No motions.

2. Personnel Chair: Marsha Kirby

Meeting: April 30, 2024

a. Motion to approve the annual salary for the Moultrie County Coroner to be set at $42,560.00 for fiscal year 2025 with an annual 4% increase for the next three consecutive fiscal years.

b. Motion to approve the annual salary for the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk to be set at $66,490.00 for fiscal year 2025 with an annual 4% increase for the next three consecutive fiscal years.

c. Motion to approve the annual salary for the Moultrie County Chief County Assessment Officer to be set at $65,000.00 for fiscal year 2025 with an annual 4% increase for the next three consecutive fiscal years.

3. Elections Chair: Scott Buxton

Meeting: April 22, 2024

a. Discussion/possible action to rescind Ordinance 18-02 – Ordinance to Reduce the Number of Election Judges in Emergency Referendum, Odd-Year Regular Elections, Special Primary or Special Elections.

4. Liquor Commission

Meeting: April 25, 2024

a. Motion to approve the application for License to Sell Alcoholic Liquor at Retail for Class “J” (“A” and “E”) for the NorthEnd Pub and Grill, by new owner, William Bates, effective April 25, 2024 – June 30, 2024.

12.OTHER NEW BUSINESS:

A. Discussion/action on committee assignments.

B. Discussion/possible action to support or not support the extension of Sullivan TIF III. C. Childcare Initiative Committee update. Aaron Wilhelm, member.

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

A. Discussion on the purchase or lease of real property for use by Moultrie County, namely Fields-Wright Medical Center, 2 West Adams Street, Sullivan, Illinois.

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

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