Warren County Board Met Sept. 15.
Here are 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
Sean Cavanaugh
Tiffany Cole
Danielle Cox
Steven Hawkins
David Jenks
Melanie Monroe
Mark Richardson
Lyman Schar
Pat Spears
William Thompson
Robbie Way
Todd Winkler
ABSENT: Dan Byers, Ryan Haptonstall
CLERK: Tina M. Conard
The chair declared a quorum present and the meeting was opened for business.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the minutes of the Finance minutes Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and on a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
CHANGES AND/OR AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the changes/amendments of the agenda, Add Jenna Link under Presentation from the floor. Mrs. Cole seconded the motion and on a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
A. Jenna link, Warren County Health Department Administrator, was present and gave a COVID update. Implemented testing for students & teachers. Weekly vaccine clinics, will not be offering flu vaccines this year.
ROAD AND BRIDGE
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Road and Bridge Committee Meetings and claims for July 6, 2021, August 10,2021 and September 7, 2021. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #12-20-21
Reappoint County Engineer
Mrs. Cole made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #13-20-21 & 14-20-21
Road Improvements
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
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 July 6,2021, August 10, 2021 and September 7, 2021. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of the Buildings and Grounds Committee Meetings and claims for July 7,2021, August 11, 2021 and September 8,2021. Mr. Haptonstall seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #lS-20-21
ESDA Contract
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion and the flowing vote was taken:
Ayes: Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins
Nays: None
Abstain: Spears
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #16-20-21
Cannabis Retailers Occupational Tax Ordinance
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mr. Thompson seconded the motion and the flowing vote was taken:
Ayes: Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks
Nays: Monroe
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
County Board Re-Districting
Mr. Bresnahan spoke on downsizing the County Board, expressed not running again.
This is the time to consider that option.
Mr. Cavanaugh gave concerns why we shouldn't downsize.
Mr. Jenks noted concerns.
The County Clerk reminded the board that all County Board seats will be passing petitions in and around January.
Mrs. Monroe spoke on considering time change for the meeting.
Closed Session
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to go into closed session, Mr. Richardson seconded that motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
Mr. Jenks made a motion to adjourn closed session. Mr. Spears seconded that motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the FOP contract. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee Meetings and claims for July 8,2021, August 12, 2021 and September 9, 2021. Mr. Schar seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #17-2021
Health Insurance Renewal
Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION 18-20-21
Ambulance Contract Renewal
Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the foregoing resolution. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion. After much discussion Mr. Jenks withdrew his motion and Mr. Cavanaugh withdrew his second.
RESOLUTION #19-20-21 & 20-20-21
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, Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
Mr. Jenks spoke on the budget process going well. Some numbers still need to be plugged in along with AFSCME Union negotiations coming up.
CIRCUIT CLERK REPORTS
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the Circuit Clerk reports for June 2021, July 2021 and August 2021. Mr. Spears seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cavanaugh, Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan,
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
COUNTY CLERK REPORTS
Mr. Hawkins made a motion to approve the County Clerk reports for February 2021, March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021 and July 2021. Mr. Way seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cole, Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh,
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
TREASURER REPORTS
Mr. Schar made a motion to approve the Treasurer reports for July 2021, August 2021 and September 2021. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cox, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Richardson, Schar, Spears, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Bresnahan, Cavanaugh, Cole
Nays: None
Absent: Byers, Haptonstall
The chair declared the motion carried.
ZONING REPORTS
Mr. Bresnahan made a motion to approve the Zoning reports for June 2021, July 2021 and August 2021. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and, on a voice, vote the chair declared the motion carried.
9-1-1 REPORTS
Mr. Spears made a motion to approve the 911 reports for June 2021, July 2021 and August 2021. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and, on a voice, vote the chair declared the motion carried.
AMBULANCE
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the Ambulance 2nd Quarter Report. Mr. Jenks seconded the motion and, on a voice, vote the chair declare the motion carried.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
Echo Mr. Jenks Finance, busy with budget. Appreciate everyone's attendance today.
Adjourn
Mr. Bresnahan made a motion to adjourn the County Board Meeting. Mr. Schar seconded the motion and, on a voice, vote the meeting was recessed until 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
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