Galesburg Reporter

McDonough County Board met Jan. 18.

Here are 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 19 present, and 2 absent. Members Dave Cortelyou, and Larry Aurelio were absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Berg moved with a second by Board Member Kirby to approve the minutes of December 21, 2022. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in October, 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 December, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of December, 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 transferred $250,000.00 as Exhibit 7A

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Erlandson moved with a second by Board Member Nissen to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Foster 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, 1 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Erlandson gave a brier overview of the Resolution.

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the FY23 Public Defender Budget Resolution. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

State’s Attorney Matt Kwacala explained the Resolution.

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the FY 23 Public Safety Budget Resolution Child Advocacy. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Vice Chair Cox informed the Board that Klinger will be at the full Board Meeting on February 15th to give a presentation. They will go over the projects and costs.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, February 15, 2023 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 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-01-18%20Board.pdf