McDonough County Board Law & Legal Committee met Oct. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Law & Legal Committee held its monthly meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee Members present included Committee Chair Joe Erlandson, Vice Chair Ken Durkin, Eric Blakeley, Letha Clark, Michael Kirby, and Terra Litchfield. Members Eric Chapman, and Travis Hiel were absent. Other persons in attendance were Patrick Stout, Ric Smart, Deborah Cousins, Chief Deputy Adam Cremer, Jerry Cremer, Marilyn Shelley, County Chair Scott Schwerer, and Deputy Clerk Stacey Alexander.
Chair Erlandson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review & Approve September 11, 2023 Minutes
Member Durkin moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Waste Management Update
Report received and filed.
Tri-County Recycling
Report received and filed.
Veteran’s Assistance and Van Report
Ric Smart gave the report. Six Veterans were given assistance in September. Total assistance amounted to $880.66.
Sheriff’s Report
Chief Deputy Adam Cremer gave the report.
Assessor’s Office Update
Assessor Deborah Cousins gave the report.
CO2 Pipeline Update
Chair Erlandson gave an update, and informed the Committee that there is a hearing set for October 23rd
Claims Review and Approval
Member Litchfield moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Other
RWE has adjusted their agreements with homeowners and have had more agreements signed for the wind farm.
Executive Session
None
Public Comment
Jerry Cremer spoke in favor of the wind farm. Marilyn Shelley announced that the CO2 case in Iowa with Navigator has been moved to February 24, 2024.
County Board Chair Comments
County Chair Schwerer thanked Member Clark for giving Macomb School District’s 6th grade students a tour of the Courthouse.
Adjourn
Member Blakeley moved with a second by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-10-02%20Law%20&%20Legal.pdf
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