Warren County Board met Dec. 14.
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, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 9:30 am the following members were present:
PRESENT:
Honorable Mike Pearson
Dan Byers
Sean Cavanaugh
Stephen Hawkins
David Jenks
Melanie Monroe
Lyman Schar
Pat Spears
Sean Stevens
William Thompson
Robbie Way
Todd Winkler
ABSENT: Tim Bresnahan, Thad Tharp
CLERK: Randi Reynolds
The chair declared a quorum present and the meeting was opened for business.
CHANGES AND/OR AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Mr. Thompson made a motion to add D. Chip Algren for a Jail Update under Presentations from the Floor. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2022 Warren County Board Meeting. Mr. Spears seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
Public Comment
Mrs. Parish expressed her concern about Meeting Agendas
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Rob Adcock spoke on Zoning Board of Appeals.
Jenna Link spoke on budget, Covid, RSV, Strep, Influenza A H1N1.
Tim Lobdell spoke on yearly weigh, Tri County Board Meeting and E-Cycling-electronic.
Chip Algren spoke on the Jail update. Land purchase- proposed deed, closing date set after seller's sign. Video and social media lined up with Clear Profits, also has a Radio Ad lined up.
ROAD AND BRIDGE
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Road and Bridge
Committee Meetings and claims for December 6, 2022. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Public Transit Committee Meeting and claims for December 6, 2022. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers
Abstain: Cavanaugh
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
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 December 6, 2022. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins,
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
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 December 7, 2022. Mr. Stevens seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes:, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
Illinois Public Risk Fund Grant
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the Illinois Public Risk Fund Grant for $8,878.00. Mr. Stevens seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes:, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
Board Room Table
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the Board Room Table. Mr. Spears seconded the motion on a voice vote 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 December 8, 2022. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Schar, Spears, Stevens, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe Pearson
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #01-22-23 Circuit Clerk Salary
Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the Circuit Clerk Salary. Mr. Schar seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Spears, Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #01-22-23
Attorney Appellate Prosecutor
Mr. Jenks made a motion to approve the Attorney Appellate Prosecutor. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote was taken:
Ayes: Stevens, Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears,
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
Closed Session
Mr. Jenks made a motion to go into closed session. Mr. Schar seconded the motion and the following vote wat taken:
Ayes: Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens,
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
Mr. Jenks made a motion to adjourn closed session. Mrs. Monroe seconded the motion and the following vote wat taken:
Ayes: Thompson, Way, Winkler, Byers, Cavanaugh, Hawkins, Jenks, Monroe, Pearson, Schar, Spears, Stevens,
Nays: None
Absent: Bresnahan, Tharp
The chair declared the motion carried.
CIRCUIT CLERK REPORTS
Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the Circuit Clerk reports for December 2022. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
COUNTY CLERK REPORTS
Mr. Hawkins made a motion to approve the County Clerk reports for December 2022. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
Zoning Reports
Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the Zoning reports for December 2022. Mr. Way seconded the motion and with a voice vote the chair declared the motion carried.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
Mr. Pearson read a thank you card from Tina, have a joyful Holiday and New Year.
Recess
Mr. Thompson made a motion to Recess the County Board Meeting. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded the motion and with a voice vote the meeting was recessed until 9:30 am on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
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