Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee met March 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Call to Order (5:00 PM)

Members Present: Ashley, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller and Rendleman Also present: Mary Beth Varner, Chad Hill, Jennifer Lindsey, Liz Hunter, Kenton Schafer, Bruce Walace

Approval of Minutes

I. 22-6863 Approval of February 14, 2022 Minutes

A motion was made by Calandro, seconded by Rendleman, to approve the February 14, 2022 minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Chair's Report

Insurance

II. 22-6865 Work Comp Update

The County Administrator commented that there were currently 6 employees on work comp and that the work comp audit was to begin this week. Rendleman questioned how the process for obtaining job descriptions and titles from all departments was going. The County

Administrator noted that the process was going well and that it will definitely help the work comp audit run smoother.

III. 22-6866 Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $10,405.99 A motion was made by Ashley, seconded by Mueller, to approve payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $10,405.99. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

IV. 22-6867 Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $306,854.00 A motion was made by Calandro, seconded by Ashley, to approve payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $306,854.00. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 5 - Ashley, Calandro, Comparato, Mueller and Rendleman

Absent: 2 - D. Bost and Erbes

Finance

V. 22-6868 Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $345,473.92 A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Rendleman, to approve Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $345,473.92. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 5 - Ashley, Calandro, Comparato, Mueller and Rendleman

Absent: 2 - D. Bost and Erbes

VI. 22-6869 Approval of On-Demand Claims in the amount of $2,150.15

A motion was made by Ashley, seconded by Calandro, to approve On-Demand claims in the amount of $2,150.15. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

VII. 22-6870 Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $3,056.52

A motion was made by Rendleman, seconded by Ashley, to approve payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $3,056.52. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 5 - Ashley, Calandro, Comparato, Mueller and Rendleman

Absent: 2 - D. Bost and Erbes

VIII. 22-6864 AGE Contract

Walace informed the committee that the County's contract for electricity pricing was expiring in May and that he wanted to start the process of discussing the new contract. Walace offered his recommendation and the committee discussed their options. The consensus was that it would be to the County's advantage to wait until May to lock in market rate pricing. (D. Bost and Erbes arrived)

IX. 22-6871 Animal Control Budget Adjustment

The County Administrator commented that the Animal Control fuel line item had been budgeted to last years numbers, noting that with the increased cost in fuel, more money was needed for fuel expenses.

A motion was made by Calandro, seconded by Mueller, to approve the Animal Control budget adjustment in the amount of $5,000. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

X. 22-6874 Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-30 Parcel #15-20-428-024

Agenda items 22-6874 through 22-6877 were voted on as one item.

A motion was made by Rendleman, seconded by D. Bost, to approve Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2022-30 through 2022-33. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XI. 22-6875 Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-31 Parcel #11546

XII. 22-6876 Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-32 Parcel #14-04-484-005, 006, 007

XIII. 22-6877 Delinquent Tax Resolution 2022-33 Parcel #14-04-484-014

XIV. 22-6872 Cash Summaries By Bank

Hunter commented that these were normal monthly reports and there was nothing outstanding to report.

XV. 22-6873 Revenue By Department

Labor

Comparato commented that labor negotiations with AFSCME Courthouse were still on-going and that he would keep the committee updated when he had more information.

Old Business

New Business

Executive Session

Adjourn (5:20 PM)

Ashley moved and Mueller seconded to adjourn, motion carried.

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