McDonough County Law & Legal Committee met March 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Chair Erlandson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review & Approve February 1, 2021 Minutes
Member Chapman moved with a second by Member Litchfield to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Waste Management Update
Dave Schaab gave the report.
Tri-County Recycling
None
Veteran’s Assistance and Van Report
Ric Smart gave the report. Seven Veterans were given assistance in February. Total assistance amounted to $1,405.15. He also stated the number of driver’s is back up, and they are allowing two Veteran’s per trip.
Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff Nick Petitgout gave the report.
Assessor’s Office Update
No report.
Approve Revisions to McDonough County Wind Farm Ordinance
Chair Erlandson Went over updates and changes. Chair Erlandson informed the Committee that he sent the Ordinance to County Engineer Rick Walker to look over.
Member Chapman moved with a second by Vice Chair Durkin to send The Wind Farm Ordinance to the States Attorney for Review. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Claims Review and Approval
Member Calvert moved with a second by Member Melvin to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Other
A discussion was held regarding COVID-19 bonuses for the County Sheriff’s Department employees.
Executive Session
None
Public Comment
None.
County Board Chair Comments
County Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that the Auditors will be at the Courthouse Tuesday- Friday this week. Chair Schwerer also stated that Megan with Sikich is leaving.
Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that Lynette Cale from The Health Department has resigned effective March 18, 2021.
Adjourn
Member Melvin moved with a second by Member Chapman to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2021%20Minutes/2021-03-01%20Law%20&%20Legal.pdf
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