Carbondale Reporter

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday October 8, 2019 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:

Ron Ellis, Chairman

Jim Marlo, Commissioner

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Update given by Jerry Ross, IT.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving Country Storage Subdivision. 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 the purchase of an Endloader from Erb Equipment in the amount of $113,900. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Greg Smothers, County Engineer, gave an update on Limb Branch Road bridge. The bridge is now open, although, there are still a few things that the County will need to finish up on. He also gave an update on Paulton Road. County workers are still in the process of fixing the road due to the coal mine moving their long wall.

Motion to bid accounting services died due to a lack of a second.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Jim Marlo, accepting the resignation of Circuit Clerk, Angie Kochan, effective October 18, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Roll call vot 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 2019/2020 Board Meeting Schedule. 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 Public Defender contract for Meagan Rich. 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 minutes for September 10, 2019. 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 minutes for September 24, 2019. 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 minutes for September 25, 2019. 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:

Public Defender Report-August

Public Defender Report-September

Williamson County Clerk Vital Records-August

Williamson County Clerk Fees Account-August

Williamson County Clerk Real Estate Trust-August

Williamson County Clerk Mobile Home Trust-August

Williamson County General Fund-August

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-50 2020 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE. 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 Jim Marlo, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-51 SALE TO NEW OWNER-JEFF MOORE 02-11-477-002. 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 Jim Marlo, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-52 SALE TO NEW OWNER-TARA CURRY 02-04-178-003. 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 Jim Marlo, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-53 SALE TO NEW OWNER-DOUGLAS MCGREGOR 05-29-451-038. 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 Jim Marlo, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-54 SALE TO NEW OWNER-PIP GROUP 02-13-388-006. 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 Jim Marlo, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-55 SALE TO NEW OWNER-VICTOR ZINZER 02-24-240-021. 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 Jim Marlo, approving RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-08-56 SALE TO NEW OWNER-CHELLY RUTHERFORD 13-012-16. 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 Brent Gentry in the amount of $1154.79. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Abstain; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present two voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving Travel Reimbursement for Jim Marlo in the amount of $226.20. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Abstain; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present two voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving Travel Reimbursement for Ron Ellis in the amount of $22.21. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Abstain. All members present two voting Yea; motion carried.

Commissioner Marlo stated there will be a plaque dedication on November 8, 2019 in the lobby of the Administration Building. No action taken.

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

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