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Warren County Board met Dec. 14

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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