Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Board met Nov. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Invocation

Invocation given by Erbes.

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Roll Call

Members Present: Burke, Comparato, D. Bost, Endres, Erbes, Hunter, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Maxwell, Mendoza Jr., Mueller, Nehring, Peterson and S. Bost

Recognition of Visitors

Citizen Comments

Joan Steele a resident and home owner of Jackson County presented information about a drainage problem in her area and surrounding properties. She shared the steps she has taken and who she has contacted. She is looking for some direction to resolve this issue.

Rendleman stated that he has spoken with John Erbes about this matter and he indicated that the township road commissioner is meeting with counsel for the township with respect to Mr. Crain the owner of the culvert that has caused the drainage problem.

The home owner was asked to attend the December 12, 2018 Real Property Committee Meeting at 5:00p.m.

Communications

Agency Reports

The Health Department informed everyone that the CDC has asked that all Romaine lettuce be thrown out in a major recall.

T. Mueller reported that the JGA has officially put out its first draft of their strategic action plan for the county. Copies of the plan can be obtained through T.Mueller L.Nehring reported she was at the Kinkaid Reed's Creek Conservancy meeting last week and was happy to say they have a potential buyer for the restaurant.

Chairman Report

Chairman Rendleman reported on the IMRF issue with the 911 Board employees. The 911 attorney talked to general counsel of IMRF and they may pursue having the 911 board be considered a participating entity. The outcome has not been determined yet.

I. 18-3824 Resolution 2018-61 in Appreciation of Milton Maxwell

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by S. Bost, to approve Resolution 2018 -61. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

II. 18-3825 Resolution 2018-62 in Appreciation of Emily Burke

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by S. Bost, to approve Resolution 2018-62. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

III. 18-3826 Recognition of Graduate Assistant

This did not require a vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by S.Bost, to approve the amended Consent Agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

IV. 18-3799 August 30, 2018 Minutes

V. 18-3800 October 3, 2018 Minutes

VI. 18-3801 October 16, 2018 Minutes

This item was removed from the agenda for amendments.

VII. 18-3802 October 22, 2018 Minutes

This item was removed from the agenda for amendments.

VIII. 18-3803 Authorization of payment of compensatory time buyout for the Accounting Coordinator for 182 hours in the amount of $5,842 and for the committee coordinator for 180 hours in the amount of $3,672

IX. 18-3804 Resolution 2018-59 State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor

X. 18-3805 Authorization to execute the Acceptance Agreement for $1,815.16 in regard to Passages Hospice, LLC, Case No. 16-34142

XI. 18-3806 Acceptance of the ICRMT Workers Compensation renewal in the amount of $86,643

XII. 18-3807 Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $326,611.80

XIII. 18-3808 Payment of Board Members' Travel Reimbursement in the amount of $7,144.61

XIV. 18-3809 Approval of the Datalock Contract for Jackson County

XV. 18-3810 Ordinance 2018-04 Amending the Jackson County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance

XVI. 18-3811 Payment of Ambulance Service Monthly Claims in the amount of $43,904.01

XVII. 18-3812 Approval of the Ambulance Transportation Agreement with Southern Illinois Healthcare

XVIII. 18-3813 Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $807,874.61 This item was removed from the agenda for amendments.

XIX. 18-3814 Resolution 2018-60 Appointing County Engineer

XX. 18-3815 Approval of the County Engineer contract

XXI. 18-3816 Approval of additional $600 for Right of Way Parcel 3 Dillinger Road Section 16 -00175-00-SP

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by S.Bost, to approve the amended October 16, 2018 Jackson County Board Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Comparato, to approve the amended October 22, 2018 Jackson County Board Meeting Minutes. The month carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Larkin, to approve the payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $807,874.61. The motion carried by the following roll call votes:

Yes:13 - Mendoza, Nehring, D.Bost, Erbes, S.Bost, Burke, Mueller, Peterson, Comparato, Larkin, Maxwell, Hunter, Rendleman

Standing Committee Reports

Executive Committee

XXII. 18-3817 Appointment of a Jackson County Ambulance Director

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the appointment of Kenton Schafer. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXIII. 18-3818 Appointments

a. 708 Mental Health Board

b. Southern Illinois Airport Authority

c. Crosswalk Community Action Agency

d. ETSB 911

e. Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development

f. Jackson Growth Alliance

g. Jackson County Mass Transit

h. Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization (SIMPO)

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Comparato, to approve the appointment of Ashton Madsen to the 708 Mental Health Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Comparato, to approve the appointment of Curt R.

Graff to the SIAA Board. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 13 - Burke, Comparato, D. Bost, Endres, Erbes, Hunter, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Maxwell, Mendoza Jr., Mueller, Nehring and Peterson

Abstain: 1 - S. Bost

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the appointment of Carole Jorgenson and Karl E. Maple to the Crosswalk Community Action Agency. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Endres, seconded by Erbes, to approve the appointment of Orval Rowe to the ETSB 911. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Larkin, to approve the appointment of Julie Peterson to GERPD Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the appointment of Tamiko Mueller to the Jackson Growth Alliance Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Mueller, to approve the appointment of Frank L. Byrd to the Jackson County Mass Transit Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the appointment of Julie Peterson to the SIMPO Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Finance & Administration Committee

XXIV. 18-3819 Payment of Health Insurance Claims in the amount of $1,664,460.10

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Hunter, to approve the appropriation of 1.9 million dollars from county general 1st Mid Illinois and Illinois Funds accounts and to pay the monthly health insurance claims. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 13 - Burke, Comparato, D. Bost, Endres, Erbes, Hunter, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Maxwell, Mueller, Nehring, Peterson and S. Bost

No: 1 - Mendoza Jr.

Real Property Committee

XXV. 18-3820 Ordinance 2018-05 Establishing an Enterprise Zone in Jackson County

A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by D. Bost, to approve Ordinance 2018-05. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXVI. 18-3821 Ordinance 2018-06 to Authorize Jackson County, Illinois, to Enter into an Intergovernmental

Agreement by and among the City of Carbondale, Illinois, the City of Murphysboro, Illinois, and Jackson County, Illinois

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Comparato, to approve Ordinance 2018-06. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXVII.18-3822 Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement

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

Special Committee Reports

Executive Session

XXVIII.18-3823 Executive Session under 2 (c) 2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to discuss collective bargaining

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by D.Bost, to go into executive session. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by Comparato, to come out of executive session.

Old Business

New Business

Recess

A motion was made by Larkin, seconded by D.Bost, to recess.

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