McDonough County Human Resources and Planning Committee met May 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Human Resources and Planning Committee met at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held via Zoom Call. Committee Members in attendance included Committee Chair Letha Clark, Vice Chair Mike Cox, Michael Kirby, Deckle McLean, Dave Nissen and Terra Litchfield. Members Aurelio and Dixon were absent. Others in attendance included County Chair Scott Schwerer, Dr. Karen Blakely, Bonnie Scripps, Gayle Carper, and County Clerk DeJaynes.
Chair Letha Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Animal Control Report
Dr. Blakely gave Animal Control Report.
Chair Clark would like to have a cat special for $40, and $25 for all cats that have been there longer than three months. Member Kirby agreed to the idea, would be for all cats.
Member Litchfield made a motion to have a cat sale ($40 for cat or kitten and $25 for long term cats), Member Cox seconded. Motion passed on a voice vote.
Policies & Procedures
While on shutdown, they have cleaned all the floors and purchased a used washer, they are hoping for a new washer soon. All Humane Society Fundraisers have been postponed. The computers at the shelter are running slow, looking in to getting new ones. Vice Chair Cox asked about the shade that was going to be put up, and asked if birds were still in there. The birds are not in there and the shade is on the list for Maintenance to do.
Chair Clark discussed the Sexual Harassment training.
Humane Society:
Bonnie Scripps gave a report on Animal Adoption.
Gayle Carper informed the committee, the city has a new attorney, Lisa Scalf.
GIS Update
No Report.
Claims
Vice Chair Cox motioned to approve claims as submitted, seconded by Member Litchfield. Motion carried on voice vote.
Other
Chair Clark explained the large claim on the truck, it quit and had to be repaired.
Patrick Stout commented on the great job Chad Sperry is doing. County Chair Schwerer told the Committee the Sexual Harassment training is up and ready to use. He also told the Committee that he talked with TimbukTech, and we still have no contract
Adjourn
Member McLean moved, with a second by Member Kirby, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried on a voice vote. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2020%20Minutes/2020-05-14%20HR%20&%20Planning.pdf
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