Galesburg Reporter

McDonough County Board met Sept. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the McDonough County Board was held at the Spoon River College Outreach Center at 7:00 p.m. Roll call resulted in 19 present, and 2 absent. Members Dustin Berg, and Larry Aurelio were absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1 

Board Member Kirby moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to approve the minutes of August 16, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2 

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

EXHIBIT 3 

The report of Sales Tax collected in June, 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 August, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5 

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

EXHIBIT 6 

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of August, 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 Foster moved with a second by Board Member Clark 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 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 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10 

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve the 2024 Holiday Schedule. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A. 

EXHIBIT 11 

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Approve the Re-Appointment of Andy Baker, Carol Steward, and Kathleen Neumann to the McDonough District Hospital Board ending December, 2025. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 11A. 

EXHIBIT 12 

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the Tax Deed Resolution. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 12A. 

EXHIBIT 13 

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to Approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Projects 2347-34, 2352-57, and 1530-85. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 13A. 

EXHIBIT 14 

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to Approve the Resolution to Accept Bids to Furnish and Deliver Material for 2024 Federal Pavement Preservation Program 24-00000-00-PP. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 14A. 

EXHIBIT 15 

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Approve 100% of the Remaining ARPA Funds be Used Towards Approved Expenses. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 2 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 15A. 

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to Approve Establishing a Building Maintenance and repair fund. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 2 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 15B. 

EXHIBIT 16 

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to postpone the Approval of Ordinance to Register Cats until the October 18, 2023 Meeting. Motion carried on a voice vote as Exhibit 16A. 

EXHIBIT 17 

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to postpone the Approval Amendment of McDonough County Animal Control Ordinance. Motion carried on a voice vote as Exhibit 17A.

EXHIBIT 18 

There will be a progress meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

EXHIBIT 19 

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Oliver Ellen with RWE answered a few questions regarding the wind farm.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Foster 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 7:30 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-09-20%20Board.pdf