Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Board of Commissioners met April 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Invocation

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Members Present: Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mendoza Jr., Morris, Mueller, Nehring, Peterson and Snyder

Members Absent: Edmond

Recognition of Visitors

Citizen Comments

Communications

Nehring sent communication indicating the system was not letting her join the on-line meeting. The meeting continued while this issue was being addressed.

J.S.Rendleman also reported issues with joining the on-line meeting.

Agency Reports

Erbes reported that the United Counties Council of Illinois have not been meeting due to COVID-19 and he will give reports as they become available.

Chairman Report

Larkin reported that the Health Department will be giving daily updates on COVID-19.

The Chairman has been working with Elizabeth Hunter on possible property tax re lief for homeowners during these uncertain times. The Treasurer is working on a couple different ordinances to push back due dates, suspend late fees and penalties in order to take some of the burden off the taxpayers at this time.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Erbes, to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

I. 20-4961 March 19, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes

II. 20-4963 Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $19,280.15

III. 20-4964 Payment of Hope Trust Run Out Claims in the amount of $7,458.40

IV. 20-4965 Payment of Hope Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $276,673.00

V. 20-4966 Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $143,438.80

VI. 20-4967 Delinquent Tax Resolution 2020-33 Parcel #14-05-404-011

VII. 20-4970 Supplemental Funding for EMA Overtime in the amount of $19,500.00

VIII. 20-4972 Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $26,507.64

IX. 20-4973 Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $83,703.60

X. 20-4974 Resolution 2020-35 2020 Motor Fuel Tax Bids-Oil Bid

XI. 20-4962 March 24, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Basden, seconded by Snyder, to amend page 3 (20-4895) showing a no vote for Basden and approve the meeting minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XII. 20-4968 PTAX-451 Supervisor of Assessments Salary Adjustment

A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Basden, to approve the salary adjustment. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XIII. 20-4969 Supplemental Funding for Maintenance Overtime in the amount of $7,500.00

A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Calandro, to approve the EMA overti me pay. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XIV. 20-4971 Supplemental Funding for Animal Control Officer in the amount of $20,000.00

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Comparato, to approve the supplemental funding. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Standing Committee Reports

Executive Committee

Larkin suggested that it would be in the best interest for the county to move forward with hiring a COVID-19 Resource Coordinator while the money is available and the need is great.

A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Erbes, to approve the COVID-19 Resource Coordinator job description as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 12 - Mendoza, Nehring, D.Bost, Erbes, Basden, Calandro, Morris, J.S. Rendleman, Comparato, Snyder, Mueller, Larkin

No:1 - Peterson

Absent:1 - Edmond

XV. 20-4975 Temporary Full Time COVID-19 Resource Coordinator

A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Comparato, to approve and move forward with hiring. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 10 - Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mendoza Jr., Morris, Mueller and Snyder

No: 3 - Basden, Nehring and Peterson

Absent: 1 - Edmond

XVI. 20-4976 Open Appointments in April 2020 {24}

1. 708 Board (3)

2. Animal Control Administrator (1)

3. Buncombe Water District (1)

4. Elverado Water District (2)

5. ETSB 911 (2)

6. Jackson County Housing Authority (1)

7. Jackson/Union Regional Port District (1)

8. Liquor Advisory Board (2)

9. Jackson County Mass Transit (2)

10. Merit Commission (1)

11. Murdale Water District (1)*

12. MPS Fire Protection (1)*

13. Natural Resources Economic Development Board (1)

14. Oraville Water District (1)

15. Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority (1)

16. Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau (2)

17. South Highway Water District (1)*

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Peterson, to approve the appointment of Harry Gillmore to the Murdale Water District Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Erbes, to approve the appointment of Kenneth Akins to the MPS Fire Protection Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Peterson, to approve the appointment of Kenneth Buzbee to the South Highway Water District Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Finance & Administration Committee

After some discussion the Chairman directed the Finance & Administration Committee to look for ways to sustain operations with limited resources that the County will be faced with in the fiscal year ahead

XVII. 20-4977 Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $250,740.58

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the claims. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XVIII. 20-4978 Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $1,775.98

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Peterson, to approve the travel expenses. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 11 - Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mendoza Jr., Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Snyder

No: 2 - Basden and Nehring

Absent: 1 - Edmond

XIX. 20-4979 Supplemental Appropriation for Board Per Diems

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by J. S. Rendleman, to approve the Supplemental Appropriation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 9 - Calandro, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mendoza Jr., Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Snyder

No: 4 - Basden, Comparato, D. Bost and Nehring

Absent: 1 - Edmond

XX. 20-4980 Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program

A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Erbes, to approve the program. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 11 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mendoza Jr., Morris, Mueller and Snyder

No: 2 - Nehring and Peterson

Absent: 1 - Edmond

Legislative & Public Safety Committee

Real Property Committee

XXI. 20-4981 Master Engineer IDIQ Contract HCR Engineer

A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the contract. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXII. 20-4982 Master Engineer IDIQ Contract HMG Engineer

A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the contract. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 13 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mendoza Jr., Morris, Mueller, Nehring, Peterson and Snyder

Absent: 1 - Edmond

XXIII. 20-4983 COVID-19 Impact on Tax Exemptions

No action needed by the Board.

Special Committee Reports

XXIV. 20-4984 Ordinance 2020-03 Amending the Liquor Control Ordinance

A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by J. S. Rendleman, to approve the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 12 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Nehring, Peterson and Snyder

No: 1 - Mendoza Jr.

Absent: 1 - Edmond

Executive Session

Old Business

New Business

Recess

A motion was made by D.Bost, seconded by J.S.Rendleman, to recess.

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