Fulton County Board met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Chairman Patrick J. O’Brian called the Regular Session, February 11, 2020, meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Courtroom 201 at the Fulton County Courthouse in Lewistown, IL.
County Clerk Jennifer J. Bankert called the roll and found the following members present: Quorum was present. (Present-P; Absent-A)
Cindy Arnett – P Donna Hudson – A Terry Pigg – P
Carolyn Blodgett – P Laura Hepp Kessel – P Warren Potter – P
Steven Bohler – P Dan Kumer – P John Spangler – P
Roger Clark – P Nestor Madson – P Jason Strandberg – P
Mary Deushane – P Joe Murphy – P John E. Taylor – P
Susan Duquenne – P Jason Myetich – P Lisa Thompson – P
Vicki S. Hoke – A Patrick O’Brian – P Neil Williams – P
Elected/Appointed Officials Jeff Standard – Sheriff, Jennifer Bankert- County Clerk, Staci Mayall – Treasurer, Chris Helle –ESDA, Charlene Markley – Circuit Clerk,
Staff – Audra Miles – Administrative Comptroller, Cindy Simpson – Fulton County Administrative Assistant
Guests – Dan Kiesewetter- Kiesewetter Insurance Agency
Media John Froehling – Fulton Democrat, Hannah Schrodt – Canton Daily Ledger
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session– January 14, 2020
Member Arnett moved to accept and place on file the regular session January 14, 2020, minutes with a second from Member Myetich. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Member Murphy moved to approve the agenda with a second from Member Myetich. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Fulton County Tele Communicators
Sheriff Standard presented following awards to Fulton County’s Telecommunicators. The Illinois Sheriff’s Association acknowledges The Fulton County Sheriff’s office with the 2019 Telecommunicators of the year 2019; Eric Martin, Keith Wojtkiewicz, Megan Hickle, Tashina Bradford and Candyce Orwig. In recognition of all the telecommunicators dedication to public safety and continued concern and safety of all first responders and citizens of Illinois. Sheriff Standard presented the two Telecommunicators awards to Keith Wojtkiewicz and Tashina Bradford who were in attendance.
This is a state wide award and every Sheriff in the state can make nominations for this award. Sheriff Standard talked that the award was based on the actions of all of the Telecommunicators. Each of the Telecommunicators arrived at the office ready to do what was needed to help their coworkers get through a serious tragedy of this nature. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office handled hundreds of phone calls, and hundreds of radio transmissions in the days that followed the tragic event in the murder of Deputy Troy Chisum.
Telecommunicators were answering calls from agencies offering support and services, handling media requests, and handling the day- to-day operations that accompany the job.
The Telecommunicators did not wanting to leave their seats in the operation center as all felt this would help get this office through the hard days ahead.
All the training in the world will never prepare anyone for the loss of a Deputy. All the Telecommunicators certainly learned what it took to get through a crisis of this type. Each of these Telecommunicators continue to show up for work each and every day to meet the needs of Fulton County.
B. Mid-Century 4th Quarter Franchise Fee Check
C. Comcast 2019 4th Quarter Franchise Fee
D. Missy Towery – SRPED Quarterly Report
Chairman O’Brian read the resignation letter received from Missy Towery, highlighting the pleasure of serving Fulton County and the relationships that has been made. Missy Towery has accepted a new job with Mid-Century Communication and will remain engaged with the Fulton County Board through her new position. Chairman O’Brian wished Missy well on her new endeavor.
PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Nicole Darling – Service Recognition
Clerk Bankert read the Proclamation for Nicole Darling that thanked Nicole for the years of dedicated service to Fulton County. Nicole’s last day was February 11, 2020.
Member Clark moved to approve the Proclamation with a second from Member Madson. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
PUBLIC REMARKS:
Name: Trudy Williams
Address: Canton, IL
Topic: Thank you
Trudy Williams introduced herself and the President of AFSCME Local 3433 representing the County workers of the Courthouse, Clayberg and Sheriff’s department. Williams express in today’s society we witness so much atrocity everyday its often hard to remember the goodness that exists in people.
Williams was approached from a gentlemen and his wife that would like to make a donation to the union with some very specific terms.
The following was read by Williams; In honor of Deputy Troy Chisum and to show a small measure of our undying gratitude for those who run toward danger. Please accept this donation of $1016.00 to AFSCME 3433 for the purchase of ballistic vest from Westin and Kathleen Meuth. The local 3433 has voted to supplement the donation with additional funds to purchase two ballistic vests for the Sheriff’s office. On behalf of the Local 3433, thank you for your generosity and goodness.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Myetich moved to approve the consent agenda with a second from Member Thompson. Motion carried by roll call vote (18- 1) with Member Taylor voting nay.
CLAIMS
Claims- Sheriff, Jail, Zoning, County Board, Miscellaneous, Public Defender, Property, Supervisor of Assessments, ESDA, Animal Control, Highway, VAC, Clayberg, Camping & Recreation, Spay/Neuter
A. REPORTS
1. Reports- Animal Control, Treasurer, FCCRA POS Report, VAC, Zoning, 2Q SFY20 PCOM Report
2. Other Reports- Public Defender, State’s Attorney/Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk
B. APPOINTMENTS
C. PROPERTY & PERSONNEL/COURTS
D. FINANCE/INSURANCE
1. General Fund Transfer
i. $5,500.00 From: 001-016-510100 Salary – Deputy/Clerk/Secretary
To: 001-016-535120 Office Maintenance Expenses (new)
2. Other funds Transfers
3. General Fund Immediate Emergency Appropriations
4. Other Fund Immediate Emergency Appropriations
E. PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
F. COUNTY HIGHWAY
1. Awarding Equipment Purchase
G. HEALTH
H. LIQUOR CONTROL
1. Ordinance: Gaming Ordinance Change
I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Resolution: Association with Peoria Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
J. MISC.
ACTION AGENDA
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Mayall reported the revenue for January $823,000.00 and the expenses were approximately $1,700.000.00 leaving a deficit of $247,813.59. County General will show a deficit for several months until the tax cycle starts.
The treasurer is hoping the tax cycle will be extended to the Treasurer office sometime in March for the tentative factor and final factor in April.
The W2’s were sent to all employees on January 22, 2020 and the W3 has been filed with the State of Illinois.
Audit is going very well.
FINANCE/INSURANCE
a. Discussion/Action: County Cyber Security Insurance
Member Myetich discusses the County’s Cyber Security Insurance. Dan Kiesewetter proposed the policy with a $1,000,000.00 coverage and would cost $3562.00 for one year.
Member Clark asked if $1,000,000.00 was enough coverage. Member Myetich advised the members that Mr. Kiesewetter discussed the cyber needs with our IT representative and they felt this was the best policy for the county.
This insurance is an ever evolving insurance and will be updated from year to year.
Member Myetich moved to approve the County Cyber Security Insurance for $3562.00 with a second from Member Murphy. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
HEALTH – None
COUNTY HIGHWAY
Member Clark reported on the County Engineer, the Ad-hoc Committee has selected a candidate and the candidate will take the Illinois State test. The County will need to wait on approval from the State of Illinois before an offer can be extended to the candidate.
PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPGROUND
a. Discussion/Action: Surplus vehicle
Member Deushane discussed a Chevy Tahoe and a Dodge Ram truck that will be available in the coming weeks. The Dodge Ram was discussed and the committee made a motion to approve the Dodge Ram be donated to the Camping and Rec.
The Hummer obtained through the LESO program was going to be sold. The vehicle blew the engine five years earlier. The committee is prepared to sell vehicle through the sealed bid process. The Canton American Legion asked if the vehicle could be donated so they could create a display.
The committee will explore options to sell the Hummer by sealed bid if the bid is less than $5,000.00. The Hummer will be donated to the Canton American Legion.
The Humane Society was discussed and Member Murphy and Member Deushane will be looking more closely into this expense.
Member Deushane moved to approve the sale of the Hummer by sealed bid for $5,000.00 if bid is less than $5,000.00 the Hummer will be donated to the American Legion with a second from Member Arnett. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
PROPERTY & PERSONNEL/COURTS
a. Discussion/Action: Retain Heyl Royster law firm for sale of landfill
Member Williams discussed the meeting that the States Attorney Justin Jochums, Member Williams and Chairman O’Brian had with Heyl Royster Law firm to discuss the sale of the landfill. Heyl Royster will track all the records to be sure everything is done correctly and full disclosure is made regarding the sale of the landfill. The retainer for Heyl Royster is $2,000.00.
Member Williams moved to approve and retain Heyl Royster to prepare the legal documents for the landfill sale with a second from Member Taylor. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
Member Williams discussed the air conditioners are being assessed and the bids will be presented to the committee when they become available.
b. Discussion/Action: Amendment to Whistle Blower policy
Member Thompson discussed the UCCI sent information regarding the 2020 Leadership County Official program that begins on May 8, 2020. Applications need to be submitted by April 1, 2020.
Member Taylor reiterated this is a very educational class and worth the time and effort to attend.
Member Thompson discussed the policy work continues and the Whistle Blower policy needs to be amended. The policy stated complaints should be made to the County Clerk and this needs to be revised to state complains should be made to the States Attorney.
Member Thompson moved to approve the amendment to Whistle Blower policy with a second from Member Williams. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
c. Discussion/Action: Amendment to Computer, internet, network, and email
Member Thompson discussed the amendment to computer, internet, network, and email there is a paragraph that states the county issues passwords. This will need to state that employees make their own passwords.
Member Thompson moved to approve the amended the policy that IT does not issue computer passwords and allow employees to create their own passwords with a second from Member Williams. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
Member Williams would like to amend the motion to delete the filing of passwords with the County Clerk’s office with a second from Member Taylor. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
LIQUOR – None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21) Review Executive Sessions,
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Negotiating, 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1) Personnel
Member Myetich moved with a second from Member Kumer to go into executive session at
7:16pm. The motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
Member Murphy moved with a second from Member Kessel to return to open session at 7:43pm. The motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
MISC.
a. Discussion/Action: Review Executive Sessions
Member Williams moved to keep the executive session minutes closed with a second from Member Clark. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
b. Discussion/Action: Committee list change
Member Kessel moved to approve the Committee list change with a second from Member Myetich. Motion carried by roll call vote (19-0).
Clerk Bankert discussed the mandatory Sexual Harassment training that needs to be completed by the end of 2020, to be in compliance with the State of Illinois. Clerk Bankert will email all board members the link for the training once this is received from the State. Clerk Bankert stated if any board member needs assistance with this training, please feel free to stop by the County Clerk’s office for assistance.
ADJOURNMENT
Time: 7:47pm
Member Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:47pm with a second from Member Myetich. The motion carried with all present voting ayes (19-0). The next regular session meeting of the Fulton County Board will be held on March 10, 2020 at 6:30PM, Fulton County Courthouse, Room 201 Lewistown, IL.
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