McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Sept. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The monthly Finance Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee members present were Chair Travis Hiel, Letha Clark, Dave Cortelyou, Mike Cox, Joe Erlandson, and Dave Nissen. Vice Chair Larry Aurelio was absent. Others in attendance included Keith Krohe, Patrick Stout, County Chair Scott Schwerer, and Deputy Clerk Stacey Alexander.
Chair Hiel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review and Approve Minutes from August 9th, 22nd, 24th, and 29th of 2023
Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the minutes with corrections. Motion carried on a voice vote.
MCPT Report Review & Approval
Member Nissen moved with a second by Member Cortelyou to approve the MCPT invoice in the amount of $1,308.00 for August, 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Bushnell Senior Meals Report Review & Approval
Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the YMCA invoice in the amount of $1,349.47 for August, 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Coroner Report
The monthly Coroner Report was received and filed.
Monthly Financial Reports
The monthly Financial Reports were received and filed.
Transfer of Funds
Funds were transferred to Mutual Medical on August 29, 2023.
Warrants Issued in Vacation
Member Nissen moved with a second by Member Cortelyou to approve the Warrants Issued in Vacation. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Insurance Update
Keith Krohe gave an update, and discussed rate increases. The Committee would like to see 8% and 4% increases for both individual and family plans.
Discuss ARPA Funds Action
A motion was made by Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Clark to approve 100% of the remaining ARPA funds be used towards approved expenses. Once these funds are back in County General, the funds are to be placed in a separate account for Courthouse Maintenance. Motion carried on a voice vote.
FY24 Budget Review
Chair Hiel would like to set a meeting for the budget next week, he will be in contact with County Clerk DeJaynes.
Member Clark would like to see funding for the glass recycling project.
Approval of Claims
Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the Claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Executive Session
None.
Other
None.
County Board Chair Comments
County Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that the County Board meeting will be held at the Spoon River College Outreach Center on September 20th at 7:00p.m.
Adjourn
Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-09-13%20Finance.pdf