Macon Reporter

Moultrie County Board met Aug. 14.

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: Lisa Florey

6. Correspondence

7. Approval of July 10, 2025, County Board Minutes

8. Guest Speakers:

None

9. Unfinished Business:

None

10.Appointments by Chair:

a. Motion to appoint JOE WALLIS to the Moultrie County Board to fulfill the remainder of the term of resigned member Scott Buxton, term to expire November 30, 2026. (Oath to be administered.)

b. Discussion of Board Committee Reassignments.

c. Motion to appoint BILL HARLIN as Trustee of the Lovington Fire Protection District to fulfill the remainder of the term of retiring trustee David Bowers; term to expire April 1, 2026.

d. Motion to reappoint DAVID W. FATHAUER to the Union Drainage District No. 1 of Mt. Zion And Dora Townships, Counties of Macon and Moultrie Illinois; term to expire September 1, 2027.

11.NEW BUSINESS:

A. COMMITTEE REPORTS – STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Budget and Finance Chair: Josh Roe

Meeting: August 11, 2025

a. Motion to approve Treasurer’s reports for July 2025.

b. Motion to approve all claims as presented.

c. Motion to approve the Ordinance to Establish County Retailers’ Occupation Tax and County Grocery Service Occupation Tax.

d. Motion to approve the Annual Financial Report (audit) for fiscal year 2024 as prepared by Dennis G. Koch & Associates, LLC.

e. Motion to approve Corrective Action Plan attached to fiscal year 2024 Audit.

f. Motion to approve IEMA Agreement with ReGroup Mass Notification for County Emergency Communication.

2. Building and Property Chair: Tyler Graven

Meeting: August 6, 2025

No motions.

3. Road and Bridge Chair: Kenny Graven

Meeting: August 7, 2025

a. Motion to approve the 2024 Compliance Review from IDOT for Moultrie County Motor Fuel Tax Funds, Moultrie County Road Districts Motor Fuel Tax Funds, and Township Bridge Funds.

4. Planning and Zoning Chair: Kenny Graven

Meeting: August 1, 2025

a. Motion to approve the request of Marla and Jamie Martin for a special use permit to put overnight cabins on PIN 08-08-06-000-104A, 642 CR 1350N, Sullivan.

b. Motion to approve the request of Robert and Mary Pound for a variance to place a shed approximately one (1) foot from the East property line on PIN 06-06-34- 000-306, 1513 CR 1425N, Sullivan.

c. Motion to approve the request of William Bates to rezone from R1 to C-2 on PIN 08-08-23-000-428, 1012 State Hwy 32, Sullivan for an outdoor boat storage and future indoor boat showroom.

d. Motion to approve 2026 aerial flight for GIS maps by Eagleview for up to $110,000.00.

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

Meeting: August 6, 2025

No motions.

6. Personnel Chair: Aaron Wilhelm

Meeting: No meeting.

No Motions.

B. COMMITTEE REPORTS – AS NEEDED COMMITTEES

1. Legislative Chair: Tyler Graven

Meetings: August 7 and August 11, 2025

a. Motion to approve the Application for License to sell Alcoholic Liquor at Retail for Countryside Blessings for the period August 15, 2025, through June 30, 2025 at a prorated amount.

b. Discussion regarding required non-ERISA SPD updates and compliance with Health EZ.

c. Discussion/possible action regarding the Voluntary Cincinnati Life Insurance.

d. Motion to approve retaining Tressler, LLP to assist Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s office in representation of County Clerk Linda Qualls and County Treasurer Stephanie Helmuth, on behalf of the County in “Integrity Investment Fund, et al v. Kwame Raoul, et al”.

12.OTHER NEW BUSINESS:

a. Motion to approve the 2026 holiday calendar as executed by presiding judge Jeremy Richey.

13.Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2

a. Discussion regarding proposed settlement in Zillow, Inc. vs. Moultrie County and the Moultrie County Assessor’s Office.

14.Return to Open Meeting

a. Motion to approve proposed settlement in Zillow, Inc. vs. Moultrie County and the Moultrie County Assessor’s Office.

15.Comments: County Board; Elected Officials; Department Heads

16.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.)

17.Motion to Adjourn

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