Galesburg Reporter

Warren County Board Met June 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

At the regular meeting of the county board of Warren County, Illinois, held at the courthouse in the city of Monmouth, at 9:30 am the following members were present:

PRESENT: Honorable Mike Pearson

Tim Bresnahan

Dan Byers

Sean Cavanaugh

Tiffany Cole

Danielle Cox

Ryan Haptonstall

Steven Hawkins

David Jenks

Melanie Monroe

Mark Richardson

Pat Spears

William Thompson

Robbie Way

Todd Winkler

ABSENT: Lyman Schar

CLERK:  Tina M. Conard

The chair declared a quorum present and the meeting was opened for business.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Road and Bridge minutes

Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and on a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.

CHANGES AND/OR AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the changes/amendments of the agenda, Public Comment should be added above Presentation from the floor. Add Gilbert Hennenfent under Public comment. Remove Larry & Katherine and add Eagle View under F. Presentation from the floor. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and on a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Gilbert Hennenfent spoke on the favorable economic impact of wind turbines. He encourages the county board to consider wind turbines on the county farm.

PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

Rob Adcock spoke on behalf of the ZBA Earp Solar Farm. Recommendation of the approval of the Earp solar farm. John Carson, Trajectory Energy Partners spoke on the Earp solar Farm project. He noted these also bring additional property tax revenue.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve Earp Solar Farm. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler

Nays: Monroe

Absent: Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

GT's ask to amend change hours of operation. Section 9 of the liquor ordinance amend to 9 AM verses Noon. Mr. Haptonstall commented that he has met with the States Attorney. Mr. Teel's request is not out of line with other counties.

Mr. Haptonstall made a motion to approve Mr. Teel's request to change section 9 of the Warren County Liquor ordinance to say " ... before 9:00 am; .. ) Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler

Nays: None

Absent: Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

Jenna Link, Warren County Health Department Administrator, was present and gave a report on the health department and COVID progress.

Chris Gavin and Phil McVey, Citizen Advisory Committee, were present, Mr. McVey noted that the Citizens Advisory committee met June 1'1 and made recommendations to County Board. Chris Gavin talked about the information from the Baker Group regarding sales tax history for Warren County, revenue and applying a sales tax for the jail project, and bond options. The Baker Group is willing to meet with the County Board.

Eagle View Community Health System, Ed Murphy and Jana Cozadd talked about their plans about leasing the Annex and renovating the annex.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to offer Eagle View Community Health System a 30 year- $1.00 a year lease. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and roll call for Cavanaugh's original motion was taken:

Ayes: Cox, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh

Nays: Cole, Monroe

Absent: Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

After much discussion, Mr. Cavanaugh called for the question, Mr. Haptonstall seconded the call and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler

Nays: Cole, Monroe.

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

ROAD AND BRIDGE

Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Road and Bridge Committee Meetings and claims for May 11,2021 and June 8,2021. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

ANIMAL CONTROL

Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Control Committee Meetings and claims for May 11, 2021 and June 8, 2021. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes:, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Thompson noted the change in Animal Control Warden.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of the Buildings and Grounds Committee Meetings and claims for May 12, 2021 and June 9, 2021. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

CAC RECOMMENDATION

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve CAC recommendation of hiring Ringland Johnson for the jail project. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the CAC Recommendation to put a public facilities tax referenda on the ballot. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the CAC Recommendation that the County Board establish a budget for the jail project. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and with a voice vote was taken the chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the CAC Recommendation that the County Board appoint a property committee to research property options, soil testing, ect. . Mr. Thompson seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.

After the vote Chairman Pearson noted the the Executive Committee (chairman of each committee & county board chair) will make those committee appointments.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the CAC Recommendation that the County Board create a committee to research grant options for the jail project. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the CAC Recommendation that the County Board create a political action committee to raise funds for the referendum. Mr. Spears seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the CAC Recommendation that the County Board tear down old jail if a new one is built & create a parking lot if feasible. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.

Ordinance #06-20-21

FEMA Flood Plain

Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the foregoing ordinance. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson

Nays: none

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

ESDA Coordinator Salary

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve increasing the ESDA Coordinator Salary to $8,000.00 based on the grant. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson

Nays: Haptonstall

Abstain: Spears

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

RESOLUTION #07-20-21

County Board Redistricting Ordinance

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mr. Winkler seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh announced PCOM has been selected.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the minutes of the claims for April 2021, Finance Committee Meetings and claims for May 13, 2021 and June 10, 2021. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Winkler, Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

RESOLUTION #08-20-21

Trustee Property

Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:

Ayes: Bresnahan, Byers, Cavanaugh, Cole, Haptonstall, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler

Nays: None

Absent: Cox, Schar

The chair declared the motion carried.

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