Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Board of Commissioners Met Feb. 16.

Invocation

T.C. Mueller gave the invocation.

Call to Order (6:00 PM)

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Members Present: Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson, Phillips, Scott and Snyder

Members Absent: D. Bost and Edmond

Recognition of Visitors

Citizen Comments

Communications

Mitch Burdick, Jackson County Highway Department, reported all the work that they have been doing and are still doing during the recent snow storm. Lots of extra hours being put in to make sure the roads in Jackson County are safe for travel.

Agency Reports

Peterson: Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development

The Greater Egypt commission met by zoom on February 9, 2021. The staff is working on a USDA RBDG (Rural Business Development Grant) application to assist local businesses. Also, the staff expects that EDA will have more funding available for new COVID relief.

Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization

The SIMPO Policy Committee did not meet in February.

Shawnee R, C & D Area Council 

The Shawnee Council met by zoom on February 11, 2021. They are working on a ten year strategic plan. Ongoing projects include oak tree ecosystem restoration, invasive species eradication, education on forests and invasive species, and stewardship partnerships with private owners.

Mueller:

JGA met on February 2, 2021 by webinar that was hosted by the Carbondale Public Library.

Erbes:

UCCI, no January meeting but will follow up with a webinar. Registration and itineraries have been sent out to get ready for conference in June.

Chairman Report

Chairman Larkin spoke to Sherriff Burns and he wanted to recognize the staff of the Courthouse for all their hard work during Covid-19 and the recent snow storm.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Snyder, and seconded by Erbes to approve the consent agenda with the removal of 21-5768 and 21- 5689.

I. 21-5798 Authorize and Direct the IT and County Administrator to Create an RFP for Cyber Security Services

II. 21-5769 Approval of Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $9,916.74 

III. 21-5770 Approval of Payment of Hope Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $277,127.00

IV. 21-5771 Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $63,546.54

V. 21-5772 Approval of Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $2,723.33

VI. 21-5773 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-25 Parcel #6886

VII. 21-5774 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-26 Parcel #15-21-227-044

VIII. 21-5775 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-27 Parcel #14-04-183-039 

IX. 21-5776 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-28 Parcel #05-05-383-010, 011

X. 21-5777 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-29 Parcel #05-08-378-019 

XI. 21-5778 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-30 Parcel #13-30-131-008

XII. 21-5779 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-31 Parcel #13-30-330-017, 018 

XIII. 21-5780 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-32 Parcel #14-03-334-006

XIV. 21-5781 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-33 Parcel #14-05-202-004 

XV. 21-5782 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-34 Parcel #15-16-277-021

XVI. 21-5783 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-35 Parcel #15-16-277-022 

XVII. 21-5784 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-36 Parcel #15-16-277-023

XVIII. 21-5786 Approval of Ambulance Budget Adjustment

XIX. 21-5787 Approval of Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $32,912.19

XX. 21-5788 Approval of Request for Proposal for 1 Bariatric Ambulance

XXI. 21-5789 Approval of Request for Proposal for 2 Regular Ambulances

XXII. 21-5768 Approval of January 19, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

Under Agency reports the minutes say, Man-Tra-Con has moved to their new location and should say, will move to their new location in the Greater Egypt facility when it is built.

Also, the minutes have to approve al is, should say as is.

A motion was made by Peterson, and seconded by Erbes to approve as amended.

Standing Committee Reports

Executive Committee

A motion was made by J.S. Rendleman, seconded by Calandro to Approve the Executive Committee Appointments. Roll call vote, motion carries.

XXIII. 21-5791 Open Appointments in February 2021 {14}*

1. 708 Board (3)*

2. Elverado Water District (1)*

3. ETSB 911 (4)*

4. Greater Egypt RPDC (1)*

5. Jackson/Union Regional Port District (1)

6. Liquor Advisory Board (1)

7. Natural Resource Economic Development Board (1)

8. Oraville Water District (1)

9. Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau (1)

The board appointed Steven St. Julian to the 708 Board, Elizabeth Schafer to the Elverado Water District, Joshua S Sayer and Orval Rowe to the ETSB 911 Board, and David Larkin to the Greater Egypt RPDC

Finance & Administration Committee

A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by J.S. Rendleman to Approve the monthly claims in the amount of $287,590.71 Roll call vote, motion carries.

XXIV. 21-5792 Approval of Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $287,590.71

Legislative & Public Safety Committee

Nothing new just checking into the by-laws.

Real Property Committee

XXV. 21-5790 Approval of Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $111,113.80 A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by J.S. Rendleman to Approve the Highway Monthly claims in the amount of $111,113.80. Roll call vote, motion carries.

XXVI. 21-5796 Approval of Resolution 2021-37 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Bid Award Aggregate Bid A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Phillips to Approve the Resolution 2021-37 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Bid Award Aggregate Bid. Roll call vote, motion carries.

XXVII.21-5793 Greater Egypt Staff Report

Information in the packet.

XXVIII.21-5794 SIMPO Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization Summary Report 

Information in the packet.

Special Committee Reports

A motion was made by J.S. Rendleman, seconded by Comparato to Approve to authorize and direct the State's Attorney Office to proceed with asserting the County's rights regarding its insurance carrier and the property adjacent to the courthouse. Roll call vote, motion carries

XXIX. 21-5797 Approval to authorize and direct the State's Attorney Office to proceed with asserting the County's rights regarding its insurance carrier and the property adjacent to the courthouse.

Old Business

New Business

Executive Session

Recess

A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Erbes to recess.

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