Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Board of Commissioners met March 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Invocation

The Invocation was given by T.Mueller

Call to Order (6:00 PM)

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

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

Recognition of Visitors

Citizen Comments

Jason Peach, Owner of The Hilltop RV Campground and the new Kinkaid Lake Hidden Hideaway Campground gave his perspective as to things that have been going on around the lake and marina since DAR took over.

Tanya Knutz is a camper at the marina and she was wanting answers in reguard to the contract dispute. Communications

Agency Reports

Peterson reported:

Greater Egypt Regional and Development Commission

The Greater Egypt Commission met by zoom and in person on March 8, 2022. The Commission discussed the hiring of a new Director of Transportation Planning, Mike Ziarnek, and the progress of the EDA grant applications.

Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization

The SIMPO policy Committee met in person and by zoom on March 14, 2022. The committee reviewed three planning studies: 1. Jackson and Williamson Counties - EV Charging Needs study, 2. Jackson and Williamson Counties - Bike route map, 3. Carbondale - East Grand Avenue Bike, Pedestrian, and Motor Vehicle Study. We also approved TIP Amendments #8 and #9 FY 2022-2025. #8 has to do with installing fiber optic cable along Illinois 13. #9 address the Williamson County roundabout. We also approved the updated UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program).

Erbes reported:

United Counties Council of Illinois

UCCI did not meet in February, will give a report from the March meeting. Erin Ashley is going as Erbes back up if he can not attend a meeting.

Mueller Reported:

Jackson Growth Alliance

JGA did a retreat on February 21, 2022 with a roundtable to discuss assisting the citizens of Jackson County.

Chairman Report

I. 22-6919 Resolution Relating to the Kinkaid-Reed's Creek Conservancy District Board

No Resolution at this time, but gave the Kinkaid-Reed's Creek Conservancy District the chance to speak about their lawsuit with DAR (Diernberg, Alkan, and Ramply). Steve McGriff, President of KRCCD, spoke in length about the contract and the lawsuit, stating that the contract has been in place for some 50 years.

Keith Larkin stated that they needed to have an administrator to only deal with DAR.

Chuck Novara and Ed Heller also spoke. Mr. Heller took full ownership of losing the case against DAR.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Basden and seconded by Calandro to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of 22-6921, 22-6922, and 22-6936.

II. 22-6920 Approval of February 22, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

III. 22-6923 Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $10,405.99

IV. 22-6924 Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $306,854.00

V. 22-6925 Approval of Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $345,473.92

VI. 22-6926 Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $2,150.15

VII. 22-6927 Approval of Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $3,056.52

VIII. 22-6928 Approval of Animal Control Budget Adjustment in the amount of $5,000.00

IX. 22-6929 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-30 Parcel #15-20-428-024

X. 22-6930 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-31 Parcel #11546

XI. 22-6931 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-32 Parcel #14-04-484-005, 006, 007

XII. 22-6932 Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-33 Parcel #14-04-484-014

XIII. 22-6933 Approval of Animal Control Ordinance Change

XIV. 22-6934 Approval of Ordinance 2022-02 Amending the Jackson County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance

XV. 22-6935 Approval of Household Waste Funds for the 2022 Collection

XVI. 22-6937 Approval of Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $30,266.99

XVII. 22-6938 Approval of Resolution 2022-29 Authorizing the Application for and the Policy Governing the Use of a County Issued Credit Card for the Benefit of the Ambulance Department

XVIII. 22-6939 Approval of Jackson County Ambulance Bid Specifications

XIX. 22-6945 Approval to Authorize the State's Attorney Office to Write a Letter to the Tax Trustee Regarding Recording Deeds With a Retroactive Date Of 2017

XX. 22-6940 Approval of Second Addendum to Intergovernmental Cooperation/Participation Agreement For The Jackson County River Levee Maintenance and Repair Project

XXI. 22-6941 Approval of Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $233,782.75

XXII. 22-6921 Approval to Move the EMA Function Under the Full Umbrella of the Sheriff's Office The EMA function is being moved to a future meeting for further discussion on the topic.

XXIII. 22-6922 Approval to Instruct the State's Attorney Office to Proceed with a Temporary Construction Easement

A motion was made by Rendleman and seconded by Bost to approve the State's Attorney to proceed with a Temporary Construction Easement. Roll call vote, motion carries

XXIV. 22-6936 Approval of IEPA Letter of Clarification for the Landfill

A motion was made by Rendleman and seconded by Basden to approve the IEPA Letter of Clarification, that is in the packet, for the Landfill. Roll call vote, motion carries.

Standing Committee Reports

Executive Committee

XXV. 22-6942 Open Appointments in March 2022{10}

1. 708 Mental Health Board (1)

2. Blairsville Water District (1)

3. ETSB 911 (2)

4. Jackson County Community Partnership (1)

5. Jackson/Union Regional Port District (2)

6. Liquor Advisory Board (1)

7. Noxious Weed Commissioner (1)

8. Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau (1)

Finance & Administration Committee

Legislative & Public Safety Committee

Real Property Committee

Special Committee Reports

Old Business

Discussion of what to do with the property across from the courthouse, moving to a future meeting.

New Business

XXVI. 22-6943 Grand Tower Lawsuit

Executive Session

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Calandro to go into Executive session

XXVII.22-6944 Executive Session under 2 (c) 11 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to discuss Litigation A motion was made by Calandro and seconded by Rendleman to come back from Executive meeting.

Recess

Mr. Larkin let the board know that he will be stepping down as chairman, effective March 31, 2022. A motion was made by Basden and seconded by Erbes to recess, voice vote carries.

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