Jackson County Board of Commissioners met March 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Invocation
T.C. Mueller gave the invocation.
Call to Order (6:00 PM)
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Members Present: Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Phillips
Members Absent: Edmond, Scott and Snyder
Recognition of Visitors
Citizen Comments
Communications
Jessica Edmond resigned from the board.
Agency Reports
Peterson: Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission
The Greater Egypt commission met by zoom on March 9, 2021. The Commission members approved the FY 2022 budget of $1,135,741. This is the second year for Greater Egypt to have a budget over a million dollars. The staff will be working on new DRA and EDA projects for this grant cycle as grant projects are brought to the commission.
Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization
The SIMPO Policy Committee met in person and by zoom on March 8, 2021. The members approved the FY 22-25 TIP. Jackson County projects in the TIP include reconstruction on New Era Road and a new culvert on East College Street in Carbondale.
UCCI, Executive Committee only will meet for the month of April. Tentatively for May meeting to be in person and zoom. Summer Seminar in Galena is still hopefully happening.
Mueller:
JGA had a great presentation on February 8 hosted by Carbondale Public Library. Looking for a time in April for Steve Mitchell to talk to Jackson County about the Opportunity and Enterprise Zones. The meeting for April 19, 2021 will be to elect officers and board members, there are 3 board seats available. JGA is hoping to finalize the Executive Directors position in April 2021.
Chairman Report
I. 21-5864 Greater Egypt Rural Transportation Planning Initiative
Greater Egypt Rural Transportation Planning Initiative was awarded an IDOT grant. Julie
Peterson and Mitch Burdick will give representation for the board.
The board discussed going back to in person meetings in April, Jennifer and Keith are to check with the Health Dept. on the requirements to be able to do this.
American Rescue Plan Act is funding for local government, Jackson County should be getting some funding in 60 to 90 days.
Per the IRS, Jackson County had $650,000.00 in fines, which have been waived do to Jennifer, Cleta and Leslie Williams going through the numbers.
Approval of Consent Agenda
A motion was made by J.S. Rendleman and seconded by Calandro to approve the consent agenda with the removal of 21-5873. Roll call vote, motion carries.
II. 21-5865 Approval of February 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes
III. 21-5883 Approval of Polling Places
IV. 21-5866 Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $8,100.48
V. 21-5867 Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $286,921.00
VI. 21-5868 Approval of On-Demand Claims in the amount of $5,875.64
VII. 21-5869 Approval of Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $2,118.33
VIII. 21-5870 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-38 Parcel #06-21-104-007
IX. 21-5871 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-39 Parcel #13-30-135-007
X. 21-5872 Approval of Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $35,859.28
XI. 21-5874 Approval of Accepted Bid for 2 Regular Ambulances
XII. 21-5875 Approval of Hoyle Land Division Parcel #08-12-200-006
XIII. 21-5876 Approval of Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $211,949.39
XIV. 21-5873 Approval of Accepted Bid for 1 Bariatric Ambulance
Decided to table the Approval of Accepted bid for 1 Bariatric Ambulance until the following month.
Standing Committee Reports
Executive Committee
XV. 21-5877 Approval to Engage the State of Illinois Crowdstrike Services for Cybersecurity A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Basden, to approve the Security Services at no cost to the County. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 11 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Phillips
Absent: 3 - Edmond, Scott and Snyder
XVI. 21-5878 Open Appointments in March 2021 {9}
1. 708 Board (2)
2. ETSB 911 (2)
3. Jackson/Union Regional Port District (1)
4. Liquor Advisory Board (1)
5. Natural Resource Economic Development Board (1)
6. Oraville Water District (1)
7. Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau (1)
Finance & Administration Committee
XVII. 21-5879 Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $298,026.80
A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Erbes, to approve the payment of monthly claims in the amount of $298,026.80. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 11 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Phillips
Absent: 3 - Edmond, Scott and Snyder
XVIII. 21-5880 Treasurer Budget Adjustment
A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Calandro, to approve the Treasurers budget adjustment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 11 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Phillips
Absent: 3 - Edmond, Scott and Snyder
Legislative & Public Safety Committee
Calandro had nothing new to report but wanted to state what a great job the Health Dept. was doing during Covid-19 and distributing the shots.
Real Property Committee
XIX. 21-5881 Approval of Resolution 2021-40 Salary of County Engineer
A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Comparato, to approve the Resolution 2021-40 Salary of County Engineer. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 11 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Phillips
Absent: 3 - Edmond, Scott and Snyder
XX. 21-5882 Approval of Resolution 2021-41 Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Calandro, to approve Resolution 2021-41
Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code.. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 11 - Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Phillips
Absent: 3 - Edmond, Scott and Snyder
Special Committee Reports
Executive Session
Old Business
New Business
Recess
A motion was made by Comparato and seconded by Peterson to recess.
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