Galesburg Reporter

McDonough County Board met April 19

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 18 present, and 3 absent. Members Mike Cox, and Craig Foster were absent. Member Aurelio arrived after roll call. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the minutes of March 15, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2 

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of March, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3 

The report of Sales Tax collected in January, 2023 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 March, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5 

The report of Circuit Clerk Fischer for the month of March, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6 

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of March, 2023 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 Clark moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson 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 Durkin 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.

EXHIBITS 10 - 16 

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the Appointments to Various Boards. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibits 10A – 16A. 

EXHIBIT 17 

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the Ordinance for Siting of Commercial Wind Energy Facilities with Amendments to Page 8, Item 6, and Page 11, Item 7D. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 17A. 

EXHIBIT 18 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Dixon to approve the Resolution Accepting 2023 Material Quotations. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 18A. 

EXHIBIT 19 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the Revised Resolution for 2023 County MFT General Maintenance. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 19A. 

EXHIBIT 20 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the 2023 Non-MFT Material Quotation. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 20A. 

EXHIBIT 21 

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the County Aid to Bridge Resolutions for Project Numbers 2345-18, 2045-15, 2230-108, 2330-111, and 2330-112. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 21A. 

EXHIBIT 22 

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the Supplemental Agreement with Hutchinson Engineering for TBP Structure in Scotland TWP. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 22A. 

EXHIBIT 23 

Board Member Aurelio moved with a second by Board Member Berg to approve Computer Masters International Inc Service Agreement. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 23A.

EXHIBIT 24 

Board Member Chapman made a motion to approve the Masonry and Clock Tower Repair Proposal, moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 1 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 24A. 

Board Member Litchfield made a motion to approve Courthouse repairs to the stair canopies, the foundation, and handicapped entrance, moved with a second by Board Member Chapman. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 24B. 

EXHIBIT 25 

None.

EXHIBIT 26 

Steven Parsano voiced his concerns regarding the Village of Bardolph.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Berg moved with a second by Board Member Chapman 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 8:16 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

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