Galesburg Reporter

McDonough County Board met Nov. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the McDonough County Board was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, in Courtroom 201 at 7:00 p.m. Roll call resulted in 18 present, and 3 absent. Members Deckle Mclean, Craig Foster, and Larry Aurelio were absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1 

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the minutes of October 19, 2022. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2 

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of October, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3 

The report of Sales Tax collected in August, 2022 was received and filed. County Sales Tax, Public Safety Tax, Cannabis Tax, and Transportation Tax.

EXHIBIT 4 

The report of Balances and Investments from County Treasurer Graves for the month of October, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5 

The report of Circuit Clerk Fischer for the month of October, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6 

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of October, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 7 

The Transfer of Appropriations of Monies was referred to the Finance Committee. Finance Chair Hiel reported the finance committee did not transfer any funds as Exhibit 7A 

EXHIBIT 8 

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 8A. 

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Marcott to dispense with the reading of the claims report and to approve it as approved by the Claims Committee. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 9A. 

EXHIBIT 10 

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Cox to approve the Insurance Renewal. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 10A. 

EXHIBIT 11 

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Kirby to approve the McDonough County Health Department Levy Request. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 11A. 

EXHIBIT 12 

Board Member Calvert moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2245-17 Hire Township Road. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 12A. 

EXHIBIT 13 

Board Member Dixon moved with a second by Board Member McGrew to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2253-27 Lamoine Township Road. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 13A. 

EXHIBIT 14 

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member McGrew to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2230-104. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 14A. 

EXHIBIT 15 

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the 2023 MFT General Maintenance Resolution for $600,000.00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 15A. 

EXHIBIT 16 

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member McLean to approve the 2023 MFT county Engineers Salary Resolution for $123,000.00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 16A. 

EXHIBIT 17

Board Member Marcott moved with a second by Board Member Dixon to approve the Agreement with IMEG for Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections for $8,000.00 (T&M Estimate). Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 17A. 

EXHIBIT 18 

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the Agreement with CMT for Additional Services for $6,746.00 – Starr Bridge. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 18A. 

EXHIBIT 19 

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Calvert to approve the Highway Department Maintenance Worker Union Contract. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 19A. 

EXHIBIT 20 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Hiel to Approve the FY 2022 Budget Resolutions. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 20A. 

EXHIBIT 21 

Board Member Marcott moved with a second by Board Member Helling to Approve the Intergovernmental Agreements. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 22 

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Clark to approve the FY 2021 Audit. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 23 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to approve the FY 2023 McDonough County Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 23A. 

EXHIBIT 24 

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the FY 2023 McDonough County Levy. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 24A. 

EXHIBIT 25 

The architects were here recently.

EXHIBIT 26

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member McGrew to enter into Executive Session Under Litigation for Section 2-C11 at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent. 

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member McGrew to exit Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent. 

Board Member Melvin made a motion to settle the Pilat Case moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 1 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 26.

Public Comment 

Board Member Cox informed the Board that Gracie Murphy a local member of the FFA has been elected as a National FFA Officer. Board Member Erlandson gave an update on the CO2 pipeline.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

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