Carbondale Reporter

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met March 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10:00 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

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

Animal Control-Terry Watts

Kelly Urhahn-EMA

Economic Development-Celeste Sollers

Brian Murrah, Sheriff’s Department, was here to discuss Williamson County Traffic Safety Days. The event will run March 20-23, 2018 from 8:45-2:05 at the Pavillion. This event is not open to the public but will be open to the schools in Williamson County.

Commissioner Marlo made an announcement that the Recycling Program is back up and running due to a temporary agreement that Williamson County has with Republic Services. The dumpsters are open seven days a week. The location will be in the same spot as it was previously and a second location has been added behind the City Hall in Johnston City. They do ask that everything be kept loose and bags should not be thrown in the dumpster.

Discussion was had on the Voter Registration State Grant 2018 Acceptance Agreement. This is a grant that the County Clerk applies for every year to help cover the costs associated with the voter registration system.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, accepting minutes for February 13, 2018. 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 Jim Marlo, accepting minutes for February 21, 2018. 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, accepting minutes for February 28, 2018. 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 reports were accepted:

Williamson County Clerk Fees January 2018

Williamson County Clerk Real Estate Trust January 2018

Williamson County Clerk Mobile Home Trust January 2018

Williamson County Clerk Vital Records January 2018

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Resolution No. 18-03-13-24 Seventh Amendment To An Ordinance Known And Designated As The Liquor License And Control Ordinance In The County Of Williamnson, State Of Illinois. 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 Ron Ellis, approving Resolution No. 18-03-13-25 Sale To New Owner-Kenneth Graul 13-018-04. 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 Ron Ellis, approving Resolution No. 18-03-13-26 Sale To New Owner-Roc Enterprises 02-28-700-016. 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. 18-03-13-27 Williamson County Fire Protection Board Appointment Of David Anderson. Mr. Anderson’s term commences on today’s date and is due to expire on April 30, 2021. 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 Jim Marlo, approving Resolution No. 18-03-13-23 Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Board Appointment Of Eric Graham And Brent Gentry. Mr. Graham’s term commences on July 1, 2018 and is due to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Gentry’s term commences on July 1, 2018 and is due to expire on June 30, 2019. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Abstain; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present and two voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Travel Reimbursement for Ron Ellis in the amount of $52.16. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Abstain. All members present and two voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving Travel Reimbursement for Greg Smothers hotel cost. 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 Jim Marlo, approving Travel Reimbursement for Jeff Robinson hotel cost. 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 Ron Ellis adjourning 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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