Carroll county board october 16, 2014 9: 30 A. M. Small courtroom

CARROLL COUNTY BOARD

OCTOBER 16, 2014

9:30 A.M. SMALL COURTROOM
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Reibel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken showing Cole, Stitzel, Imel, Payette, Reibel, Hartman, Fritz, Preston and Picolotti all being present, with no one being absent.
Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve the October 2^nd County Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL

Bills Paid in Vacation were presented. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to approve the action of the Clerk. Motion carried.

Committee on Claims was presented. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.
Transfers – None
Monthly Financial Report – The report was submitted in the packet.
Board Members Services – N/A
TABLED ITEMS – None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Sheriff & Property – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.

State’s Attorney – No report
Treasurer – Treasurer Powers announced the 2014 tax sale was scheduled for 2:00 p.m., October 30^th in the conference room.
Circuit Clerk – No report
Assessor – SOA Gruhn stated that added presence of security had helped in a recent concern.
County Clerk & Recorder – No report
Animal Control – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.
Highway – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.
GIS – No report
Zoning – An investigation report was submitted in the packet. Also, monthly reports for September and October were submitted.
Zoning Board of Appeals – Jeremy Hughes presented a zoning amendment request from Scott Lommardo representing Savanna Stables LLC. The amendment number is 14-09-903 for property between Crim Drive and Riefsteck Road of the Jo Carroll Depot, all being part of the NW SE 2-24-2 Washington Township. The amendment request is asking that the identified parcels be rezoned from commercial to Industrial. The ZBA Board recommends the change. All notifications and publications had been done on a timely manner and no objections or comments received. Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve the zoning amendment as presented. Motion carried.
Other Departments – No reports
AFFILIATE AND LIAISON REPORTS

LRA – Mr. Hartman – No report

CEDS – Mr. Imel – No report
UCCI – Mr. Payette – No report
911 – Mr. Fritz – No report
Extension – Mrs. Cole – Extension advisor Janice McCoy presented a yearly review of their programs including asking farmers to donate small quantities of corn to determine usage of potash and phosphate.
Health Department – Mr. Picolotti – No report
VAC – Mr. Hartman – No report
Senior Services – Mr. Imel – No report
Hotel/Motel – Mrs. Cole – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.
Tri-County Opportunities Council – Mr. Preston – A monthly report was submitted in the packet.
708 Board – No report
OLD BUSINESS

Phone System – Administrator Doty reported the new phone system is up and running.

Budget Discussion – The following items were presented and discussed:

Health Insurance – John Bickelhaupt presenter – increase 6.4%

Property, Work. Comp, Liability Ins. – Cirma- increase 2%

Extension Levy – Janice McCoy

Soil & Water

Emergency Services

Health Department

Animal Control – Joe Grim

Highway Department – Kevin Vandendooren

Budget questions, and discussion only. No motions or action taken.

Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to place the Draft Budget on display for 30 days. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to approve a Resolution requesting consent of the Department of Transportation to the reappointment of the incumbent as County Engineer. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS – None
CHAIRMAN REPORTS- Chairman Reibel reported that at the next county chairman meeting they will be looking at health insurance costs and considering bundling for a better premium rate.
APPOINTMENTS – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) & (11) Personnel and Litigation – Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Preston to enter into Executive Session. Roll call vote was taken showing Preston, Fritz, Reibel, Hartman, Imel, Picolotti, Payette and Stitzel all voting aye, no one voting nay and Cole being absent. Motion carried.
Chairman Reibel reopened into open session with no action taken.
Motion by Mr. Hartman, second by Mr. Imel to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Brian Woessner

Carroll County Clerk