Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Board met Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Here are the minutes as provided by Jackson County:

COUNTY BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 6:00 PM

JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Invocation

Given by C.Hopkins

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Said by all.

Roll Call

Members Present: Burke, Comparato, D. Bost, Endres, Erbes, Hunter, J. S. Rendleman, Mendoza Jr., Mueller, Rowe and S. Bost

Members Absent: Larkin, Maxwell and Peterson

Recognition of Visitors

Mayor Will Stephens of Murphysboro.

Citizen Comments

Communications

Elizabeth Hunter apprised the board on hiring an actuary consultant to calculate how much funds need to be in accounts to be fully funded. They are looking to find the best option at the best price. Consociate will have some details for the committee on Thursday.

Agency Reports

Chairman Report

I. 16-2017 Informal Meeting-County Board Orientation: Waiving of Informal Meeting Time Requirements 

A motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Erbes, to approve the waiver. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A motion was made by D.Bost, seconded by Rowe, to approve the amended Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 10 - Mendoza, Rowe, D.Bost, Erbes,Burke, S.Bost, Endres, Mueller,Comparato, Hunter

Abstain: 1 - J.S.Rendleman

Absent: 3 - Maxwell, Larkin, Peterson

II. 16-2018 

November 15, 2016 Minutes

November 15, 2016 Budget Minutes

December 5, 2016 Minutes

III. 16-2019 Ordinance 2016-10 for Compliance with the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act

IV. 16-2021 Payment of Health Insurance Claims in the amount of $324,309.57

V. 16-2022 DTR 2016-51 thru 2016-85

a. DTR 2016-51-Parcel #05-05-301-004

b. DTR 2016-52-Parcel #05-05-383-007

c. DTR 2016-53-Parcel #06-21-105-004

d. DTR 2016-54-Parcel #13-30-331-001

e. DTR 2016-55-Parcel #13-30-331-012

f. DTR 2016-56-Parcel #14-03-456-010

g. DTR 2016-57-Parcel #14-04-338-013

h. DTR 2016-58-Parcel #14-04-338-015

i. DTR 2016-59-Parcel #14-04-357-015

j. DTR 2016-60-Parcel #14-04-393-002

k. DTR 2016-61-Parcel #14-04-397-009

l. DTR 2016-62-Parcel #14-04-402-008

m. DTR 2016-63-Parcel #14-04-405-014

n. DTR 2016-64-Parcel #14-08-131-012

o. DTR 2016-65-Parcel #14-08-204-018

p. DTR 2016-66-Parcel #14-09-105-001

q. DTR 2016-67-Parcel #14-09-106-015

r. DTR 2016-68-Parcel #14-09-106-030

s. DTR 2016-69-Parcel #15-15-152-007, 015

t. DTR 2016-70-Parcel #15-15-154-010

u. DTR 2016-71-Parcel #15-15-155-004

v. DTR 2016-72-Parcel #15-15-160-024

w. DTR 2016-73-Parcel #15-16-276-004, 005

x. DTR 2016-74-Parcel #15-16-281-011

y. DTR 2016-75-Parcel #15-16-404-008

z. DTR 2016-76-Parcel #15-16-458-006

aa. DTR 2016-77-Parcel #16-25-253-027

bb. DTR 2016-78-Parcel #19-17-201-007

cc. DTR 2016-79-Parcel #19-27-355-036

dd. DTR 2016-80-Parcel #05-15-725-004

ee. DTR 2016-81-Parcel #05-36-751-002

ff. DTR 2016-82-Parcel #15-16-228-012

gg. DTR 2016-83-Parcel #14-05-406-002

hh. DTR 2016-84-Parcel #14-04-393-003

ii. DTR 2016-85-Parcel #14-10-127-012

VI. 16-2023 Payment of County Monthly claims $1,017,613.89

VII. 16-2024 Engage Kerber, Eck and Braeckel as FY16 Auditor

VIII. 16-2026 Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $194,967.08

IX. 16-2027 Resolution 2016-87 County Maintenance Resolution

X. 16-2028 Acceptance and Approval of Proposal to Furnish Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Delivery

XI. 16-2029 Request for Matching Funds-Degognia Township

XII. 16-2030 West Courthouse Steps Change Notice and Payment

XIII. 16-2031 Payment of Ambulance Service Monthly Claims in the amount of $32,627.43

XIV. 16-2032 Resolution 2016-86 Appellate Prosecutor

XV. 16-2020 County Board Credit Card Policy

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

XVI. 16-2025 Clearwave Service Proposal

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Standing Committee Reports

Executive Committee

XVII. 16-2033 708 Mental Health Board Appointment-Hunter

708 Mental Health Board Appointment-Clark

708 Mental Health Board Appointment-St. Julian

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve the appointment of Liz Hunter.

The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Hunter, seconded by Rowe, to approve the appointment of Cindy Clark.

The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Hunter, seconded by Mueller, to approve the appointment of Steven St.Julian. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XVIII. 16-2034 Jackson County Board of Health Appointment-County Board Representative

The Chairman nominated Andrew Erbes. After some concern of a conflict of interest it was recommended that it be considered at next months meeting.

XIX. 16-2035 Crosswalk Community Action Agency Appointment-Jorgenson

A motion was made by Rowe, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the appointment of Carole Jorgenson. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XX. 16-2036 ETSB 911 Appointment-Sanders

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Rowe, to approve the appointment of Kyle W. Sanders. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXI. 16-2037 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission Appointment-Hopkins

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Hunter, to approve the appointment of Robert Hopkins. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXII. 16-2038 Jackson County Mass Transit Appointment-Metcalf

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Endres, to approve to appointment of Susan Metcalf. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXIII. 16-2039 Oraville Water District Appointment-Deuel

A motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Erbes, to approve the appointment of Mike Deuel.

The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Finance & Administration Committee

D. Bost left the meeting.

Liz Hunter reported that the auditors have gotten started on the annual audit.

Real Property Committee

XXIV. 16-2040 Funding for Maintenance of Delinquent Properties

Jackson County Treasurer Sharon Harris-Johnson was asked to address the issues of funding the maintenance of delinquent properties. After much discussion the issue was referred back to the Real Property Committee for further review.

A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Endres, to proceed with the reimbursement of $11,000 to the City of Murphysboro as soon as the funds can be identified. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Legislative & Public Safety Committee

Special Committee Reports

Executive Session

XXV. 16-2041 Executive Session under 2(c) 2 & 11 under the Illinois Open Meetings Act to discuss collective bargaining matters, resolution of a grievance arbitration matter and litigation

No action was needed at this time.

Old Business

New Business

Recess

A motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Mueller, to recess until January 17, 2017.