Jackson County Board of Commissioners Met July 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Invocation
Mitch Burdick gave the invocation.
Call to Order (6:00 PM)
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Members Present: Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
Members Absent: D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
Recognition of Visitors
Citizen Comments
Communications
Peterson reported:
Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission
The Greater Egypt Commission met in person and by zoom on July 13, 2021. Greater Egypt received a Community Navigator Program grant of $758,000 to provide services to local businesses through the American Rescue Plan. The Commission discussed having the five counties work together on broadband. The office is scheduled to move to a new building in August.
Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Committee
The SIMPO Policy Committee met in person and by zoom on July 12, 2021. The committee discussed a call for projects to apply for the $232,344 Local Relief Supplement Funds, no matching dollars required. Completed Consultant studies (Safety, Carbondale Parking, Air Service Feasibility, Marion Bike plan, Carbondale Bike Wayfinding) can be viewed on the Greater Egypt website. Of the approximately $9 million in ITEP grants awarded in the Carbondale Urbanized Area, Carbondale received $2 million for the multi-use path from Murphysboro Road to Wood Road and Jackson County received $1,020,000 for our portion of the proposed Saluki Greenway.
Built Environment Action Team
BEAT met by zoom on July 16, 2021. The group discussed ITEP projects and considered proposals for signage on the multi use paths heading west out of Carbondale toward Murphysboro.
Erbes reported:
United Counties Council of Illinois
UCCI is scheduled for the conference in Galena on July 25, 26, 27, 2021.
Mueller reported:
Jackson Growth Alliance
JGAs new Executive Director, Dr. Brian Chapman has started his position. There was a guest speaker at 17th street on July 19, 2021. Late September looking to finish some improvements and beautification around Jackson County.
Agency Reports
Chairman Report
Approval of Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Comparato seconded by Calandro to approve the consent agenda with the removal of 21-6205, 21-6208, 21- 6216. Roll call vote, motion carries.
I. 21-6204 Approval of June 22, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
II. 21-6206 Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $8,438.67
III. 21-6207 Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $260,218.00
IV. 21-6209 Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $20,899.27
V. 21-6210 Approval of Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $3,282.80
VI. 21-6211 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-55 Parcel #16-25-253-017
VII. 21-6212 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-56 Parcel #10269
VIII. 21-6213 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-57 Parcel #16-25-253-016
IX. 21-6214 Approval of Resolution 2021-58 Establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments to be Charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
X. 21-6215 Approval of Public Defender Salary Adjustment
XI. 21-6222 Authorize and Approve the 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement to Permit the Proposed Work on Tater Bend Area Subject to Legal and Judicial Approval if Necessary
XII. 21-6217 Approval of Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $720,224.14
XIII. 21-6205 Approval of Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) Contract
A motion was made by Comparato, seconded by Basden, to approve Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) contract.
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Erbes, to approve to table discussion until the next meeting.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Ashley, Calandro, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
No: 3 - Basden, Comparato and Morris
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
XIV. 21-6208 Approval of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $370,003.47
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Peterson, to approve County Monthly claims in the amount of $370,003.47. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 10 - Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
XV. 21-6216 Approval of Resource Coordinator Salary Increase
A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Comparato, to approve the Resource Coordinator Salary increase by the American Rescue Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 10 - Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
Standing Committee Reports
Executive Committee
XVI. 21-6218 Open Appointments in July 2021 {13}*
1. Blairsville Water District (1)
2. Board of Health (1) *
3. ETSB 911 (2)
4. Jackson County Housing Authority (1)*
5. Jackson/Union Regional Port District (2)
6. Liquor Advisory Board (1)
7. Natural Resource Economic Development Board (2)*
8. Oraville Water District (1)*
9. Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau (1)
10. TB Board (1)
A motion was made by Calandro, seconded by Ashley, to approve Scott Comparato to the Board of Health. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
Abstain: 1 - Comparato
A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by J. S. Rendleman, to approve Mary Campbell to the Jackson County Housing Authority. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Erbes, to approve Greg Legan and Blake Mulholland to the Natural Resources Economic Development Board.
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Erbes, to approve the division of a question between Legan and Mulholland. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Ashley, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
No: 1 - Basden
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Peterson, to approve Greg Legan to the Natural Resources Economic Development Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ashley, Comparato, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller and Peterson
No: 4 - Basden, Calandro, Erbes and Scott
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Ashley, to approve to table the debate over Blake Mulholland. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 10 - Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
A motion was made by Basden, seconded by Calandro, to approve Blake Mulholland to the Natural Resources Economic Development Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Mueller and Scott No: 2 - Morris and Peterson
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
A motion was made by Basden, seconded by Erbes, to approve Andrew Titsworth to the Oraville Water District. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Finance & Administration Committee
Legislative & Public Safety Committee
XVII. 21-6219 Approval of Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $32,938.15 A motion was made by Calandro, seconded by J. S. Rendleman, to approve the Ambulance Monthly claims. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 10 - Ashley, Basden, Calandro, Comparato, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Morris, Mueller, Peterson and Scott
Absent: 4 - D. Bost, Larkin, Phillips and Snyder
Real Property Committee
Special Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session
XVIII. 21-6221 Executive Session under 2 (c) 1 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to Discuss Personnel Recess
A motion was made by Basden, seconded by Calandro to recess.
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