McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee Met June 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Human Resources and Planning Committee met at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee Members in attendance included Chair Letha Clark, Vice Chair Deckle McLean, George Dixon, Michael Kirby and, Dave Nissen. Members absent were Cindi Helling, Rod McGrew and, Marcia Twaddle. Others in attendance included County Chair Scott Schwerer, Patrick Stout, Bonnie Scripps, John Vigezzi, Karen Blakely and Committee Secretary Stacey Alexander.
Chair Letha Clark called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Review and Approve Minutes from May 13, 2021
Vice Chair Deckle McLean moved with a second by Member Nissen to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried with a voice vote.
Animal Control Report
Chair Letha Clark went over the report. The total number of dogs in the shelter at the end of May was 9 and there were 50 cats.
Policies & Procedures
None.
Humane Society
Bonnie Scripts with the Humane Society informed the Committee that they informed the community on Facebook that they are needing sponsorship money for cat adoptions and, that Arnold Brothers has sponsored three dogs. Scripts also stated that a local couple Bob and, Donna Quesal want to celebrate the lives of three dogs they have adopted from the McDonough County Animal Shelter over the past two decades. To honor their dogs’ lives, as well as demonstrate their support for the construction of the new Animal Shelter the Couple are challenging the McDonough County community (and others) to match their $10,000.00 pet tribute contribution. They will donate 10,000.00 to the new Shelter Building Fund if donations are made to match or exceed that amount.
GIS Update
No report.
Claims
Member Dixon moved with a second by Vice Chair McLean to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on voice vote.
Other
Vice Chair McLean stated that he has not heard anything about the new sign.
County Board Chair Comments
None
Adjourn
Member Dixon moved with a second by Member Kirby to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2021%20Minutes/2021-06-10%20HR%20&%20Planning.pdf