Galesburg Reporter

Fulton County Finance & Insurance, Personnel, Legislative Committee met Aug. 6

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Time: 6:30 PM

2. Roll Call

Roll call was taken, quorum present

MEMBERS:

Barry Beck (Present)

Paula Grigsby (Present)

Jared Heller (Absent)

Laura Kessel (Absent)

Brian Platt (Present)

Lauren Southwood (Present)

Lisa Thompson (Present)

Other Board Members: None

Elected & Appointed Officials: Staci Mayall – Treasurer, Julie Russell – Assessment Charlene Markley –Circuit Clerk, Katie Lynn, Health Department Admin

Staff: Audra Miles- Comptroller, Rachel Walljasper- Administrative Assistant

Guests: None

Media: None

3. Call for Additions/Deletions To and Approval of the Agenda

Table 12.a and move 12.b to be after Public Comments.

Member Grigsby moved to approve the amended agenda with a second from Member Beck. The motion was carried out by voice vote with all ayes.

4. Approval of Previous Minutes – July 2, 2024 and July 9, 2024

Member Southwood moved to approve the minutes from, July 2, 2024 and July 9, 2024 with a second from Member Grigsby. The motion was carried out by voice vote with all voting ayes.

5. Announcements, Communications and Correspondence

6. Public Comments – None

12. Budget

b. Discussion/Action: TB Levy

Kaite Lynn spoke to the committee on what other counties are doing with the TB funds. It was suggested to cut back on the Levy this year and see how it goes. The TB Board will be meeting soon to talk about this suggestion.

NO ACTION TAKEN

7. Claims

a. Discussion/Action: Claims

Member Southwood moved to approve the claims with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (5-0).

b. Discussion/Action: Claims ARPA

Member Grigsby moved to approve the claims with a second from Member Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (5-0).

8. Transfer of Funds

a. General Funds Transfers

i. Resolution: $ 4,000.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency

To: #001-008-575304 Achievement Bonus

Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0).

ii. Resolution: $130,000 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency

To: #001-008-570100 Auto Purchase

Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0).

iii. Resolution: $9,417.00 From: #001-021-590100 Contingency

To: #001-005-580101 Autopsy Expense

Member Grigsby moved to approve with a second from Member Beck. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0).

b. Other Funds Transfers

i. Resolution: $29,000.00 From: #101-157-525209 Other Appointed Counsel

To: #101-157-525100 Contractual Labor

Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0).

9. Immediate Emergency Appropriation(s) – None

a. General Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations

b. Other Funds Immediate Emergency Appropriations

10. Old Business

a. Discussion/Action: CEJA Grant Application Approval

Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Grigsby. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.

b. Discussion/Action: LATCF fund $14,950 designated for courthouse furniture -plan and allocations

Member Grigsby moved to allocate $3,400 to the Treasures office with a second from Member Southwood. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0).

11. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Funding request ($32,541) from the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District (HIRPD).

Chair Thompson is going to send an email asking for more information. TABLED, NO ACTION TAKEN.

b. Discussion/Action: Non-Union Salaries

Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Platt. Motion carried by roll call vote (5,0)

12. Budget

a. Discussion/Action: ROE Budget

Comptroller Miles reported that Sheriff Webb found a deal on new vehicles and will be using FY24 funds instead of waiting until FY25. Other Funds are being entered.

13. Safety – Liability Insurance Risk Management – None

14. Transit – None

15. Treasurer’s Report – None

16. Assessment Report

Assessor Russell reported that there is currently a 5% tax multiplier per 2024 sales ratio study.

17. GIS Department Report

Assessor Russell reported highway is 70% through inputting sign inventory.

Personnel, Legislative

18. Appointments

a. Discussion/Action: Resolution: Aaron Lange – Reappointment – Commissioner of Thompson Drainage & Levee District

Member Beck moved to approve with a second from Member Grigsby. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.

19. Old Business– None

20. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Trustee Parcels

Member Southwood moved to approve with a second from Member Grigsby. Motion carried by voice vote with all ayes.

21. Executive Session

22. Misc.

23. Adjournment

Member Beck moved to adjourn at 7:39 PM with a second from Member Southwood. The motion was carried out by voice vote with all voting ayes.

https://fultoncountyil.gov/agendas-minutes/august-6-2024-finance-insurance-personnel-legislative-minutes/