Carbondale Reporter

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met December 12. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 10:02 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois, in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

                                                                 Jim Marlo, Chairman

                                                         Brent Gentry, Commissioner

                                                             Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Chairman Selection of Jim Marlo. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

     Animal Control-Terry Watts

     EMA-Kelly Urhahn

     General Assistance-Stephanie Lenon

     Regional Office of Education-Lorie LeQuate

     Highway Department-Greg Smothers

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving RESOLUTION NO. 17-12-12-79 2018 COUNTY HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving RESOLUTION NO. 17-12-12-80 RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT. Roll call vote taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Update on Mach Mine given by Greg Smothers, County Engineer. Longwall is moving under Paulton Road. Highway Department will be monitoring road conditions.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving RESOLUTION NO. 17-12-12-81 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CLASS II OR CLASS III DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Update on Cypress Garden given by Greg Smothers, County Engineer. There have been issues on far North road. They are being taken care of. Once those issues are complete the project is finished.

CDS Contract tabled.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and the Village of Colp. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and the Village of Cambria. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and the Village of Stonefort. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and the Village of Spillertown.

Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the following minutes: October 25, 2017; October 27, 2017; November 8, 2017; November 9, 2017; November 14, 2017; November 15, 2017.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission appointment of Mike Monchino to serve a three year term and Jim Marlo to serve a one year term. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Lakeside Water District Appointment - Tabled

Devil’s Kitchen Water District Appointment - Tabled

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving Travel Reimbursement for Ron Ellis in the amount of $305.09. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Obstain. All members present and two voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving Travel Reimbursement for Jim Marlo in the amount of $307.44. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Obstain; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present and two voting Yea; motion carried.

William Perkins was present to inquire on the progress for the #9 grant.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, recessing and reconvening meeting until 1:30 p.m. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Meeting reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

Jim Marlo-Present

Brent Gentry-Present

Ron Ellis-Present

Discussion had with Wendy Cunningham, Assistant State’s Attorney, Ryan Gerber, CDS, Sarah Lunsford, CDS, Joseph Daniels, CDS, on language in the CDS Contract. Issues within the contract were addressed and agreed upon.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, agreeing to pass CDS Contract. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

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