McDonough County Law & Legal Committee met June 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Law & Legal Committee held its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held via Teleconference due to the Governor’s stay at Home Orders in Illinois. Committee Members present included Committee Chair Rod McGrew, Vice Chair Joe Erlandson, Lee Calvert, Michael Kirby, Bob Mahr, Julie Melvin, Travis Hiel and Paul Trimmer. Other persons in attendance were County Chair Scott Schwerer, Sheriff Nick Petitgout, Chief Deputy Adam Cremer, County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes, Patrick Stout, and Dave Schaab.
Chair McGrew called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review & Approve May 4, 2020 Minutes
Member Erlandson motioned to approve minutes as submitted, Member Trimmer seconded. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Waste Management Update
Dave Schaab gave report.
Tri-County Recycling
None.
Veteran’s Assistance and Van Report
Ric Smart was unable to attend, but reported that six veterans were given assistance in May. Total assistance amounted to $1,350.15. The transportation van is still suspended. I have had e-mails from Iowa City VA concerning the van restart but no date has been set. We have about 12 or 13 appointments scheduled for June. Hopefully we can start transporting again. I have had quite a few calls from our drivers wanting to know when it is going to restart.
Sheriff’s Report
Chief Deputy Cremer gave the jail report.
Assessor’s Office Update
No report.
Claims Review and Approval
Member Hiel moved with a second by Member Kirby to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Other
None
Executive Session
None
County Board Chair Comments
None.
Public Comment
None.
Adjourn
With no further business to discuss, Member Calvert moved, seconded by Member Melvin, to adjourn at 7:14 p.m.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2020%20Minutes/2020-06-01%20Law%20&%20Legal.pdf