Macon Reporter

Moultrie County Board met Sept. 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: JOHN VANDER BURGH

6. Correspondence

7. Approval of August 15, 2024, County Board Minutes

8. Guest Speaker: Crystal Edwards of C.E.F.S.

Brian Moody and Stepheny McMahon of Douglas County Economic Development Corporation

9. Unfinished Business:

a. Motion to approve the 12-year TIF extension for Village of Bethany.

10. Appointments by Chair:

a. Motion to appoint Ed Hogan to the Moultrie, Coles, and Douglas Drainage District. Term to take effect upon the filing of his Oath of Drainage Commissioner and Commissioner’s Bond in the amount of $500.00 in the Office of the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk and expires the first Tuesday in September 2027 or until his successor is appointed and qualified.

b. Motion to appoint Toby Wiley to the Drainage District No. 1 of East Nelson. Term to take effect upon the filing of his Oath of Drainage Commissioner and Commissioner’s Bond in the amount of $500.00 in the Office of the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk and expires the first Tuesday in September 2027 or until his successor is appointed and qualified

c. Motion to appoint Daniel L. Gingerich to the Cadwell Drainage District. Term to take effect upon the filing of his Oath of Drainage Commissioner and Commissioner’s Bond in the amount of $500.00 in the Office of the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk and expires the first Tuesday in September 2027 or until his successor is appointed and qualified.

d. Motion to appoint Vickie Bowers to the 708 Board for a term to begin December 1, 2024, and ending November 30, 2027.

e. Motion to appoint Bob Hagen to the 708 Board for a term to begin December 1, 2024, and ending November 30, 2027.

11.NEW BUSINESS:

A. COMMITTEE REPORTS – STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Budget and Finance

Chair: John Vander Burgh

Meeting: August 29, 2024

September 9, 2024

a. Motion to approve Treasurer’s reports for August 2024.

b. Motion to approve all claims as presented.

c. Motion to approve publication of FY 2025 budget, as amended, for public inspection.

2. Building and Property

Chair: Tyler Graven

Meeting: September 4, 2024

a. Discussion/possible action to hire a part-time janitor. Salary to be $16.00/hour; $17.00/hour beginning December 1, 2024.

3. Road and Bridge

Chair: Billy Voyles

Meeting: September 5, 2024

No quorum, meeting canceled.

4. Planning and Zoning

Chair: Travis Phelps

Meeting: September 6, 2024

a. Motion to approve sending the new Intergovernmental Agreement to the Village of Gays for their approval.

5. Public Health, Safety & Welfare

Chair: Travis Phelps

Meeting: No meeting

No motions.

6. Personnel

Meeting: August 21, 2024

September 5, 2024, Canceled Chair: Kirby

a. Motion to approve the salaries for non-elected officials and their staff members effective December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025.

7. Liquor Commission

Meeting: September 12, 2024

Chair: Voyles

a. Motion to approve the Application for License to Sell Alcoholic Liquor at Retail Class “G” by Michael Mitchel, Jr. for Okaw Valley Orchard LLC for Wine Tasting Event to be held September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

B. COMMITTEE REPORTS – AS NEED COMMITTEES

None

12.OTHER NEW BUSINESS:

A. Motion to approve Resolution to Change the Clerk’s Office Hours of Operation on November General Election Days in Even Years.

13.Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2

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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