December 8,2015 board mins – Clay County, Illinois

The December 8, 2015 meeting of the Honorable Clay County Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Sheriff Andy Myers.

The Pledge to the flag was led by Sheriff Myers.

The blessing was led by Brad Harris.

The roll was called: Present: Ted Whitehead, Chairman, Mike Spitzner, Brad Harris, Joe Goodman, Janice Brooks, Jeremy Wildbur, John Weidner, Chris Rinehart, Bryan Knapp, John Bayler, Davis Johnson, Mike Rinehart, Mary McCollough, Barb McGrew

Absent: None

Chairman Whitehead acknowledged new board member Barb McGrew, the Clay City Volleyball Team and guest. Additionally, Whitehead reported that Jennifer Brown 911 and Curtis Leib, Probation were not present as the meeting.

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Joe Goodman, to approve the agenda as it stands. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

The CCHS Volleyball Team and Coach Jamie Harvel were present. Coach Harvel introduced players and thanked the Clay County for their support. Chairman Whitehead, Board members Mike Spitzner and Brad Harris presented the team with a plaque in recognition of their accomplishments this season.

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to approve the County Board minutes of November 10, 2015. Motion Carried, Voice Action.

Motion by John Weidner, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve the action of the Claims Committee. Motion Carried. 12 YES 1 NO (Mike Rinehart) 1 Abstain (David Johnson)

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by John Bayler, to approve the Professional Services Agreement #BW08132014A with Bellwater, in the amount of $5,000.00, for a cost study for the County Clerk/ Recorder. (To be paid from Misc. and Contingencies fund.)

Professional Services Agreement #BW08132014A

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This Agreement for Professional Services (the “Agreement”) is by and between Clay County, Illinois, an incorporated body politic in the State of Illinois, with its principle office at 111 E. Chestnut, PO Box 160, Louisville, IL 62858 (hereinafter the “Client”), and Bellwether, LLC with its principle office at 3006 Gill Street, Suite E, Bloomington, Illinois 61704 (hereinafter the “Consultant”).

WHEREAS, Client finds that the Consultant is willing to perform certain work hereinafter described in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Client finds that the Consultant is qualified to perform the work, all relevant factors considered, and that such performance will be in the furtherance of Client’s business.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and intending to be legally bound, the parties here to agree as follows:

SERVICES and FEES –

1.1. Consultant shall conduct a Cost of Services Review (Fee Review) for all fees within the County Clerk /Recorder office.

PAYMENT, INVOICING, AND TERMS

2.1. Consultant will be paid a fee consistent with the services above totaling the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

2.2. An invoice is provided at contract initiation.

2.3. The payment is due within 30 days of contract initiation.

TERM; TERMINATION

3.1. The initial term of this Agreement is the duration of the project, anticipated to be no more than 4 weeks from time of execution of this agreement.

3.2. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice.

3.2.1. Notice shall be deemed given on the date that such notice is placed in the United States mail and addressed to the other party at the address provided herein. Termination shall be effective on the 30th day following notice of termination.

3.3. Consultant shall be paid a prorated amount based on the percentage of the estimated project days stated herein completed on the 30th day after notification of termination.

CHANGES

4.1. Client may, with the approval of the Consultant, issue written directions within the general scope of any Services to be ordered. Such changes (the “Change Order”) may be for additional work or the Consultant may be directed to change the direction of the work covered by the Agreement or any Change Order, but no change will be allowed unless agreed to by the Consultant in writing.

STANDARD CARE

5.1. The Consultant warrants that Services shall be performed by personnel possessing competency consistent with applicable industry standards. No other representation, express or implied, and no warranty or guarantee are included or intended in this Agreement, or in any report, opinion, deliverable, work product, document or otherwise. Furthermore, no guarantee is made as to the efficacy or value of any services performed or software developed. THIS SECTION SETS FORTH THE ONLY WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT CONCERNING THE SERVICES AND RELATED WORK PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE OR OTHERWISE.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

6.1. During the term of this agreement there may be disclosed certain trade secrets of Client; said trade secrets consisting of but not necessarily limited to:

6.1.1. Technical information: Methods, processes, formulae, compositions, systems, techniques, inventions, machines, computer programs and research projects.

6.1.2. Business information: Customer lists, pricing data, sources of supply, financial data and marketing, production, or merchandising systems or plans.

6.2. Consultant does agree that it shall not during, or at any time after the termination of this agreement with Client, disclose or divulge to others including future employees, any trade secrets, confidential information, or any other proprietary data of Client in violation of this agreement.

6.3. Upon the termination of this agreement Consultant shall:

6.3.1. Return or destroy all Client documents and property of the Client, including but not necessarily limited to: drawings, blueprints, reports, manuals, correspondence, customer lists, computer programs, and all other materials and all copies of thereof.

6.4. This section, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure, shall be binding on Consultant including past employees, current employees, future employees, contractors, associates and successors in interest, and shall inure to the benefit of Client, its successors and assigns.

LIABILITY

7.1. Limitation: The Consultant’s liability, including but not limited to Client’s claims of contributions and indemnification related to third party claims arising out of services rendered by the Consultant, and for any losses, injury or damages to persons or properties or work performed arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and for any other claim, shall be limited to the lesser of (I) Five-Thousand dollars ($5,000) or (ii) payment received by the Consultant from Client for the particular service provided giving rise to the claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Consultant shall not be liable for any special, indirect, consequential, lost profits, or punitive damages. Client agrees to limit the Consultant’s liability to Client and any other third party for any damage on account of any error, omission or negligence to a sum not to exceed the lesser of (i) Five-Thousand dollars ($5,000) or (ii) the payment received by the Consultant for the particular service provided giving rise to the claim. The limitation of liability set forth herein is for any and all matters for which the Consultant may otherwise have liability arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, whether the claim arises in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise.

7.2. Remedy: Client’s exclusive remedy for any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement will be for the Consultant, upon receipt of written notice, either (i) to use commercially reasonable

efforts to cure, at its expense, the matter that gave rise to the claim for which the Consultant is at fault, or (ii) return to Client the fees paid by Client to the Consultant for the particular service provided that gives rise to the claim, subject to the limitation contained in section 5.1. Client agrees that it will not allege that this remedy fails its essential purpose.

7.3. Survival: Articles 2, 4, 5, and 6 survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.

MISCELLANEOUS

8.1. Severability: Should any part of this Agreement for any reason be declared invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining provisions, which remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had be executed with the invalid portion thereof eliminated, and it is hereby declared the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining portion of the Agreement without including any such part, parts, or portions which may, for any reason, be hereafter declared invalid. Any provisions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.

8.2. Modification and Waiver: Waiver of breach of this Agreement by either part shall not be considered a waiver of any other subsequent breach.

8.3. Independent Contractor: The Consultant is an independent contractor of Client.

8.4. Notices: Client shall give the Consultant written notice within two (2) years of obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of any claim or cause of action which Client believes that it has, or may seek to assert or allege, against the Consultant, whether such claim is based in law or equity, arising under or related to this Agreement or to the transactions contemplated hereby, or any act or omission to act by the Consultant with respect hereto. If Client fails to give such notice to the Consultant with regard to any such claim or cause of action and shall not have brought legal action for such claim or cause of action within said time period, Client shall be deemed to have waived, and shall be forever barred from bringing or asserting such claim or cause of action in any suit, action or proceeding in any court or before any governmental agency or authority or any arbitrator. All notices or other communications hereunder shall be in writing, sent by courier or the fastest possible means, provided that recipient receives a manually signed copy and the transmission method is scheduled to deliver within 48 hours, and shall be deemed given when delivered to the address specified below or such other address as may be specified in a written notice in accordance with this Section. Any Party may, by notice given in accordance with this Section to the other parties, designate another address or person or entity for receipt of notices hereunder.

8.5. Assignment: The Agreement will automatically assign or transfer from Client to Successor as a result

of business structure change if the intent of the Client business is substantially the same. This Agreement is not assignable or transferable by Consultant without the written consent of Client, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

8.6. Disputes: The Consultant and Client recognize that disputes arising under this Agreement are best resolved at the working level by the parties directly involved. Both parties are encouraged to be imaginative in designing mechanism and procedures to resolve disputes at this level. Such efforts shall include the referral of any remaining issues in dispute to higher authority within each participating party’s organization for resolution. Failing resolution of conflicts at the organizational level, the Consultant and Client agree that any remaining conflicts arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation unless the Consultant and Client mutually agree otherwise. If the dispute is not resolved through non-binding mediation, then the parties may take other appropriate action subject to the other terms of this Agreement.

8.7. Section Headings: Title and headings of sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement.

8.8. Representation; Counterparts: Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party hereto represents and warrants that such person is duly and validly authorized to do so on behalf of such party, with full right and authority to execute this Agreement and to bind such party with respect to all of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement may be executed by (original or faxed signature) in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

8.9. Residuals: Nothing in the Agreement or elsewhere will prohibit or limit the Consultant’s ownership and use of ideas, concepts, know-how, methods, models, data, techniques, skill knowledge and experience that were used, developed or gained in connection with the Agreement. The Consultant and Client shall each have the right to use all work product generated under this Agreement.

8.10. Non-solicitation of Employees or Sub Contractors: During and for one(1) year after the term of this Agreement, Client will not solicit the employment of, or employ the Consultant’s personnel or Sub Contractors without the Consultant’s prior written consent.

8.11. Cooperation: Client will cooperate with the Consultant in taking actions and executing document, as appropriate, to achieve the objectives of this Agreement. Client agrees that the Consultant’s performance is dependent on Client’s timely and effective cooperation with the Consultant. Accordingly, Client acknowledges that any delay by Client may result in the Consultant being released from an obligation or scheduled deadline or in Client having to pay extra fees for the Consultant’s agreement to meet specific obligation or deadline despite of delay.

8.12. Governing Law and Construction: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law. The language of this Agreement shall be deemed to be the result of negotiation among the parties and shall not be construed strictly for or against any party.

8.13. Entire Agreement; Survival: This Agreement, including any Exhibits, states the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous contracts, proposals, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior understandings, representations, warranties, agreements or contracts (oral or written) between Client and the Consultant regarding the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may only be amended by an agreement in writing executed by the parties hereto.

8.14. Force Majeure: The Consultant shall not be responsible for delays or failures (including any delay by the Consultant to make progress in the prosecution of any Services) if such delay arises out of causes beyond its control. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of God or of public enemy, fires, floods, epidemics, riots, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, earthquakes, electrical outages, computer or communications failures, and severe weather, and acts of omissions of subcontractors or third parties.

8.15. Use By Third Parties: Work performed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are only for the purpose intended and may be misleading if used in another context. Client agrees not to use any documents produced under this Agreement for anything other than the intended purpose without the Consultant’s written permission. This Agreement shall, therefore, not create any rights or benefits to parties other than to Client and the Consultant.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties hereto have executed this Agreement.

Clay County Illinois CONSULTANT

By: _______________________ By:

Printed: ________________________ Printed: __Bruce DeLashmit_______

Title: ________________________ Title: ___President, Bellwether, LLC__

Date: ________________________ Date: _______8/27/2015________

Notice To: Notice To:

Clay County Bellwether, LLC

111 E. Chestnut, PO Box 160 3006 Gill Street, Suite E

Louisville, IL 62858 Bloomington, IL 61704

Board Member Mike Rinehart noted that he would like to see all county offices check into raising fees.

Motion by John Bayer, seconded by Bryan Knapp, to approve the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor Resolution. Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor was created to provide services to State’s Attorneys in Counties containing less than 3,000,000 inhabitants; and

WHEREAS, the power and duties of the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor are defined and enumerated in the “State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Act”, 725 ILCS 210/1 et seq., as amended; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly appropriates monies for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor, one-third from the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s County Fund and two thirds from the General Revenue Fund, provided that such funding receives approval and support from the respective Counties eligible to apply; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor shall administer the operation of the appellate offices so as to insure that all participating State’s Attorneys continue to have final authority in preparation, filing, and arguing of all appellate briefs and any trial assistance; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Clay County Board, in regular session, this 8^th day of December 2015, does hereby support the continued operation of the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor, and designates the Office of the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor as its Agent to administer the operation of the appellate offices and process said appellate court cases for this County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attorneys employed by the office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor are hereby authorized to act as Assistant State’s Attorneys on behalf of the State’s Attorney of this County in the appeal of all cases, when requested to do so by the State’s Attorney, and with the advice and consent of the State’s Attorney prepare, file and argue appellate briefs for those cases; and also, as may be requested by the State’s Attorney, to assist in the prosecution of cases under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the Cannabis Control Act, the Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act and the narcotics Profit Forfeiture Act. Such attorneys are further authorized to assist the State’s Attorney in the State’s Attorney’s duties under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, including negotiations thereunder, as well as in the trial and appeal of tax objections.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor will offer Continuing Legal Education training programs to the State’s Attorneys and Assistant State’s Attorneys.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attorneys employed by the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor may also assist the State’s Attorney of this County in the discharge of the State’s Attorney’s duties in the prosecution and trail of other cases, and may act as Special Prosecutor if duty appointed to do so by a court having jurisdiction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clay County Board hereby agrees to participate in the service program of the Office Of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor for Fiscal Year 2016, commencing December 1, 2015, and ending November 30, 2016, by hereby appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 as consideration for the express purpose of providing a portion of the funds required for financing the operation of the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor, and agrees to deliver the same at the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor on request during the Fiscal Year 2016.

Passed and adopted by the County Board of Clay County, Illinois, this 8^th day of December, 2015.

BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

By: S/Ted Whitehead

TED WHITEHEAD, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

S/ Brenda Britton

BRENDA BRITTON, CLERK

Clay County Coroner Wes Miller presented his FY2015 Activity Report in written form. Additionally, Miller praised the work of the Clay County ESDA for keeping his office NIMS compliant, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Flora Police Department, Clay County Rescue, the area Fire Departments, Clay County Ambulance, and his Deputies for readily assisting with various functions of his office.

Motion by Mike Rinehart, seconded by Dave Johnson, to approve the Flora/ Clay County Intergovernmental Agreement. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF FLORA, THE VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY, THE VILLAGE OF LOUISVILLE, THE VILLAGE OF XENIA AND THE COUNTY OF CLAY

This Intergovernmental Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of Flora (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), the Village of Clay City, the Village of Louisville and the Village of Xenia (hereinafter referred to as the “Villages”), each Illinois municipal corporations, acting through their corresponding Mayors and City or Village Council/Board, and the County of Clay, a unit of local government in the State of Illinois, acting through its County Board (hereinafter referred to as the “County”):

WHEREAS, the City, Villages and the County are units of local government as defined in Article VII, Section 1 of the Illinois Constitution and, therefore, pursuant to Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et. seq., have authority to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements with other governmental bodies for the joint exercise of powers, privileges and authorities, and;

WHEREAS, pursuant to 20 ILCS 655/1 et. seq. (formerly Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, Ch. 67 1/2, Section 601 et. seq.) (the “Act”), the State of Illinois authorized the creation of enterprise zones together with certain incentive programs; and

WHEREAS, the original Flora/Clay County Enterprise will terminate on January 1, 2017, pursuant to the Act; and

WHEREAS, the original Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone accomplished, in part, the public purpose of promoting economic growth of the community and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the community by encouraging public and private investment, promoting job creation and job retention, and conserving the health, safety and welfare of the community; and

WHEREAS, there continue to be certain areas in the City, the Villages and the County that need the particular attention of government, business and labor to attract private sector investments and directly aid the entire region and the residents thereof; and

WHEREAS, a disproportionate number of residents within the City, the Villages and the County, for several years, have suffered pervasive poverty, unemployment and economic distress related to the prolonged national recession, shifts of industries throughout the County, and a variety of other economic factors negatively affecting the areas of the City, the Villages and the County; and

WHEREAS, the members of these duly constituted legislative bodies are cognizant of the distressed conditions existing within this area and desire to alleviate these distressed conditions, to build upon the past public and private investments and accomplishments arising out of the original Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone, to further pursue the public purpose of promoting economic and employment growth of the community, and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community; and

WHEREAS, the City, the Villages and the County have indicated their willingness and desire to cooperate in designating portions of the City, the Villages, as well as unincorporated areas of the County as an Enterprise Zone; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act 97-905, the State of Illinois amended the Act to provide for the creation of enterprise zones after the natural termination of an enterprise zone created earlier under the Act, and in connection therewith, the City, the Villages and the County may apply with and obtain designation from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) to establish an Enterprise Zone encompassing a part of the unincorporated area of the County and a part of the City and Villages; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to this Agreement, the City, the Villages and the County authorize the filing of an application with the Department to designate, enact and create the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Enterprise Zone Application”) under the provisions of the Act to create the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone (the “Enterprise Zone”) to include certain real estate within the County, the City and the Villages for the purpose of encouraging economic development, job creation and job retention in the region, and to conserve the health, safety and welfare of the community, said real estate as shown on the map attached as Exhibit A (the “Enterprise Zone Area”); and

WHEREAS, the City, the Villages and the County hereby find that the creation of the Enterprise Zone as set forth herein is necessary for the continued economic growth and job creation of the region, and is necessary to promote and conserve the public health, safety and welfare of the region; and

WHEREAS, the City, the Villages and the County find that the designation of the Enterprise Zone pursuant to the Act and this Agreement depend upon community support, cooperation and the offering of the benefits of the Enterprise Zone; and

WHEREAS, the city and the villages decided to share in the administration of the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone; and

WHEREAS, the City, the Villages and the County desire to memorialize their respective agreement for the creation, designation, and development of the Enterprise Zone, all as more fully stated herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter made, the recitals of fact herein above set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1: Incorporation:

The findings and recitals made in the prefatory portion of this Agreement are hereby adopted by the City, the Villages and the County.

SECTION 2: Establishment of Enterprise Zone:

Subject to the certification and approval of the Department, the City, the Villages and the County, in a joint exercise of their powers pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act do hereby establish an enterprise zone under the Act encompassing the Enterprise Zone Area, as legally described in Exhibit B.

SECTION 3: Designation of Enterprise Zone:

The Enterprise Zone Area described in Exhibit A [Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone Map] and B [Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone Legal Description] is hereby designated as the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone, subject to the certification and approval of the Department.

SECTION 4: Declarations to the Department:

The City, the Villages and the County hereby declare and further certify that:

The Enterprise Zone Area is qualified for designation as an enterprise zone pursuant to the Act; and
Pursuant to 20 ILCS 655/4 (a) & (e), the Enterprise Zone Area is a contiguous area comprised of part of the incorporated area of the City, the Villages, and a part of the unincorporated area of the County, and is bound by a solid, clearly-defined, continuous boundary, provided, however, that the Enterprise Zone Area may exclude wholly surrounded territory within its boundaries; and
Pursuant to 20 ILCS 655/4 (b), the Enterprise Zone Area comprises a minimum of one-half (1/2) square mile and not more than fifteen (15) square miles in total area, and any connecting strips are not less than three (3) feet nor more than ten (10) feet in width; and
The Enterprise Zone Area addresses a reasonable need to encompass portions of the City, the Villages and the County; and
The Enterprise Zone Area meets the requirements of 20 ILCS 655/4 (f) in that the Enterprise Zone Area satisfies at least three (3) of the ten (10) criteria established by the Department.

SECTION 5: Term:

Pursuant to the Act and subject to the certification of the Department, the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone shall be and become effective for a period of fifteen (15) calendar years beginning on January 1, 2017, and ending December 31, 2031, unless sooner, rescinded or as otherwise amended, on the date that the Enterprise Zone Area is designated an enterprise zone by the Department in accordance with law.

SECTION 6: Enterprise Zone Administrator:

Upon designation as an Enterprise Zone and in an effort to successfully facilitate the management, operation and development of the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone, the position of Enterprise Zone Administrator is hereby created. The position of Enterprise Zone Administrator will be assumed by the person holding the position of Economic Development Director of the City of Flora. The costs of administering the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone would be shared by the City and Villages. The duties associated with the position of Enterprise Zone Administrator shall be performed in addition to the regular duties of the position of Economic Development Director and are as follows:

supervise the implementation of the provisions of this Intergovernmental Agreement and the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act and;

act as liaison between the City, the Villages, the County and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and other federal, state and local agencies, whether public or private; and

conduct an ongoing evaluation of the Enterprise Zone program and submit such evaluative reports on at least an annual basis to the Mayor of the City and Villages.

promote the coordination of other relevant programs, including, but not limited to, housing and economic development, small business, financial assistance and employment training within the Enterprise Zone; and

act as program manager responsible for the Enterprise Zone’s day-to-day operations; and

have such other duties as specified by the City.

SECTION 7: Incentives:

State Enterprise Zone Incentives:

The City, the Villages and the County authorize the extension and utilization of any and all state incentives, tax exemptions and other inducements authorized under applicable Illinois law, the Act and/or the rules and regulations of the Department or other applicable state agency by and for all commercial, industrial and residential projects located within the Enterprise Zone Area. If the term of any state incentive, tax exemption or other inducement authorized under applicable Illinois law, the Act and/or the rules and regulations of the Department or other applicable state agency has not expired as of the expiration of the original Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone on any qualified commercial, industrial or residential project located in the Enterprise Zone Area, then such state incentive, tax exemption and other inducement shall not terminate, but shall instead continue in full force and effect until the natural termination of such state incentive, tax exemption or other inducement authorized under applicable Illinois law, the Act and/or the rules and regulations of the Department or other applicable state agency.

Sales Tax:
The City, the Villages and the County hereby authorize claims for point of sale exemption of their Illinois Municipal Retailers Occupation Tax by each retailer who makes a sale of building materials to be incorporated into real estate located in the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone for new construction, expansion and/or rehabilitation of commercial, industrial or residential projects when such projects are also eligible for property (real estate) tax abatement in accordance with the terms set forth in Section 7(2). The retailer may grant an exemption of the tax under the Illinois Municipal Retailer’s Occupation Tax Act in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act and the terms of this Intergovernmental Agreement. This exemption shall take effect beginning on the first day of the calendar month following the month in which the Enterprise Zone is approved and certified by the State of Illinois.

The provision of this incentive by the City, the Villages and the County automatically invokes the exemption of the State of Illinois sales tax on building materials sold and eligible. In order to receive credit, the following criteria must be met:

The building materials must be permanently affixed to the real estate.
Only projects which normally require a building permit or involve the purchase of building materials costing in excess of $3,000.00 will be eligible to receive this credit.

Evidence of a project’s location and eligibility within the Zone in the form of a certificate of eligibility provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue along with a copy of the building permit issued by the building official must be presented to the retailer at the time of purchase.

Property (Real Estate) Tax Abatement:

Each unit of local government authorized by applicable law to levy ad valorem taxes upon real estate and improvements thereon located in the Enterprise Zone Area may adopt an ordinance or resolution abating the ad valorem taxes subject to the following conditions:

The tax abatement shall apply only to the taxes corresponding to an increase in assessed valuation after improvements (new construction, expansion or rehabilitation) have been duly assessed and said abatement shall not exceed the amount attributable to the construction of the improvements and the renovation or rehabilitation of existing improvements.

The tax abatement rates for the City and County shall be as follows:

Industrial Projects. Those projects where the primary use of the project land and building(s) is of a manufacturing, assembling, wholesale or warehouse/distribution nature. Projects meeting this definition are eligible to receive a property (real estate) tax abatement of 100 percent of the increased assessment amount which would accrue from new construction, expansion or rehabilitation for a ten (10) year period beginning with the tax year in which the new increased assessment amount would be levied (this abatement period shall not extend beyond the life of the Enterprise Zone).

New construction shall be herein defined as the improvement of any tract of land or site with a building where the interior space is encased by exterior walls none of which are common along any plane or otherwise shared with an existing building. Expansion shall be herein defined as the construction of any part of a building that results in an increase in any exterior dimension of an existing building and has at least one wall or floor in common with the existing building. Rehabilitation shall be herein defined as the improvement of any part of an existing building that does not result in an increase in any exterior dimension of the building.

Commercial Projects. Those projects where the primary use of the project land and building(s) is of a retail or service nature. This shall exclude projects for single or multi-family residences. Projects meeting this definition are eligible to receive property (real estate) tax abatement of 100 percent of the increased assessment amount which would accrue from new construction, expansion or rehabilitation (new construction, expansion and rehabilitation shall be as set forth in Section III (a) (1) above) for a ten (10) year period beginning with the tax year in which the new increased assessment amount would be levied (this abatement shall not extend beyond the life of the Enterprise Zone).

Residential Property. Those projects where the primary use of the project land and building(s) is of a single-family or multi-family residential nature. Projects meeting this definition are eligible to receive property (real estate) tax abatement of 100 percent of the increased assessment amount which would accrue from new construction, expansion or rehabilitation for a five (5) year period beginning with the tax year in which the new increased assessment amount would be levied (this abatement shall not extend beyond the life of the Enterprise Zone).

The City and County hereby authorize and direct the Clay County Clerk to abate that portion of the property tax due to the City and County which is attributable to new construction and the expansion or rehabilitation of existing construction on any industrial, commercial or residential real property located within the boundaries of the City of Flora’s portion only of the Enterprise Zone for the time periods herein specified. During the abatement period, property (real estate) taxes levied on the land and building(s) would continue to be paid annually based on the “pre-project” land and building(s) “base” in accordance with the established equalized assessed valuation and tax rate.

SECTION 8: Miscellaneous:

Merger: This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto. Any prior understandings, agreements, negotiations or representations of any kind preceding or subsequent to the date of this Agreement and not contained herein are hereby discharged and shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement pursuant to Paragraph (b) of this Section.
Modification of Agreement: Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto only if evidenced in a writing signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party and attached to the Agreement as an additional Rider.
Governing Law: It is hereby expressly agreed that this Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
Severability and Infectious Invalidity: In the event a court of competent jurisdiction declares any particular provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be construed to be valid and enforceable.
Counterparts: This Agreement shall be executed in counterparts, each shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall be recognized as an original instrument.

The undersigned parties have caused this INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT to be executed by their duly designated officials, as authorized in the Enterprise Zone Ordinance adopted by their respective governing bodies.

COUNTY OF CLAY, ILLINOIS

APPROVED:

___________________________

Ted Whitehead, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Brenda Britton, County Clerk

Exhibit A. Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone Map

Exhibit B. Legal Description of Enterprise Zone Area

The boundaries of the Enterprise Zone, which establish the “Enterprise Zone Area”, shall be as follows:

CITY OF FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE

BEING A PART OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 22, A PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 23, A PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION24, ALL OF SECTION 25, A PART OF SECTION 16, A PART OF THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 27, A PART OF THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 35, THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 36, ALL IN T3N, R6E, OF THE 3^rd PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 19, PART OF SECTION 30, PART OF SECTION29, PART OF SECTION 31, AND PART OF SECTION 32, ALL IN T3N, R7E OF THE 3^rd PRINCIPAL MERIDEN, ALL IN CLAY COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 35 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 26 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1034200005;

THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1034200005 EXTENDED TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD HIGHWAY 50; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD HIGHWAY 50 TO A POINT SOUTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1027400017; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027400017 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1027400017, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027400017 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 1027400017 BEING A CORNER ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027400005; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027400005 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1027400005; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027400005 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1027400005, BEING A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 27; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 27 TO A POINT 87 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 27, BEING A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027200033; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1027200033 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1027200033; THENCE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF PARCEL NO. 1027200033 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ½ OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 27; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ½ OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 27 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ½ OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 27, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 27 TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. ROUTE 45 AND U.S. ROUTE 50;

THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 22, BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1022400003; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1022400003 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1022400003; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1022400003, BEING THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 22 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 23 AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 24 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 24 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1119300006; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1119300006 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1119300006, BEING A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 19 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1119300006; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1119300006 EXTENDED TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 5 OF WILLIAM’S SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF FLORA; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 5 EXTENDED TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF VINCENNES AVENUE/U.S. ROUTE 45; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF VINCENNES AVENUE/U.S. ROUTE 45 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF VINCENNES AVENUE/U.S. ROUTE 45 AND U.S. ROUTE 45; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF AIRPORT LANE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF AIRPORT LANE AND COUNTRY VIEW LANE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14 OF COUNTRY VIEW ADDITION; THENCE WOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 14; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 OF COUNTRY VIEW ADDITION; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 6 OF COUNTRY VIEW ADDITION; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE EAST-WEST CENTERLINE OF SECTION 31; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE EAST- WEST CENTERLINE OF SECTION 31, 36, AND 35 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 35, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 6.51 SQUARE MILES.

ALSO, A STRIP THREE FEET WIDE EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE TO THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE OF XENIA ENTERPRISE ZONE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE CITY OF FLORA ENTEPRISE ZONE AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF US.S ROUTE 50, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50 TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE VILLAGE OF XENIA ENTERPRISE ZONE AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50; THENCE NORTHERLY THREE FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE VILLAGE OF XENIA ENTERPRISE ZONE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE FLORA ENTERPRISE ONE; THENCE SOUTHERLY THREE FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.004 SQUARE MILES.

ALSO, BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE CITY OF FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 TO A POINT ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 15, BEING HICKORY HILL ROAD (CO. HIGHWAY 20); THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 15, BEING HICKORY HILL ROAD (CO. HIGHWAY 20) TO A POINT ONE AND ONE HALF FEET EASTOF THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 16, T3N, R6E OF THE 3^rd PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL O AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 16 (LINCOLN ROAD) TO A POINT ONE AND ONE HALF FEET EAST AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 16; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 16 (CYPRESS ROAD) TO A POINT LOCATED 161 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 16; THENCE NORTHERLY 316.5 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY 161 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16 TO A POINT LOCATED ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 16 TO A POINT LOCATED ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 16; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 16 (LINCOLN ROAD) TO A POINT LOCATED ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 10, T3N, R6E, 3^rd PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 10 (HICKORY HILL RD./CO. HIGHWAY 20) TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 10 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 10; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 10 TO A POINT LOCATED ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE LOUISVILLE ENTERPRISE ZONE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE LOUISVILLE ENTERPRISE ZONE TO A POINT ONE AND ONE HALF FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE TO A POINT LOCATED ONE AND ONE HALF FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.192 SQUARE MILES.

AND, ALSO, A STRIP THREE FEET WIDE EXTENDING EASTERLY FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE CITY OF FLORA ENTERPRISE AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50 TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE WEST LINE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50; THENCE SOUTHERLY THREE FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND ONE AND ONE HALF FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. ROUTE 50 TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE FLORA ENTERPRISE ONE; THENCE NORTHERLY THREE FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.003 SQUARE MILES.

A COMBINED AREA OF 6.71 SQUARE MILES.

VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE

BEING A PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 13, A PART OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24, A PART OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, AND A PART OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 25, ALL IN T3N, R7E, 3rd PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND, BEING A PART OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16, A PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 17, A PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 18, ALL OF SECTION 19, PART OF SECTION 20, THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 21, ALL IN T3N, R8E, CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 24 TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1124400023; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124400023; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124400023; THENCE NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 24 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 24 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124200003; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124200003; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124200003; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1124200003 TO A POINT LOCATED NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124200004; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124200004; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1124200004; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SECTIONS 19 AND 18 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1218300003; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1218300003; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1218300003 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 18; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINES OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 18 AND THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 17; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 17 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BLACK BERRY DRIVE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BLACK BERRY DRIVE TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 21; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 21 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 20 TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF SADDLE CLUB ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SADDLE CLUB ROAD TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 20 AND THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 30; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECITON 30; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/ 4 OF THE OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 30 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1230200004; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1230200004 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1230200004; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 30 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 30; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 30 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 30; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 24, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.40 SQUARE MILES.

VILLAGE OF LOUISVILLE ENTERPRISE ZONE

THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 22; A PART OF SECTION 23; THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 26; A PART OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 26; THE NORTH ½ OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 35; THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 34; THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 27; AND, A PART OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 27; ALL IN TOWNSHIP FOUR NORTH, RANGE SIX EAST, CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ½ OF SAID SECTION 22, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 22 EXTENDED TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 45 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4 OF THE PLAT OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4 OF THE PLAT OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 23 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4 OF THE PLAT OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623200020; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623200020; BEING A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SAILOR SPRINGS ROAD (CO. HIGHWAY NO. 3); THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SAILOR SPRINGS ROAD (CO. HIGHWAY NO.3) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623200020; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SAILOR SPRINGS ROAD (CO. HIGHWAY NO.3), BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623217007; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SAILOR SPRINGS ROAD (CO. HIGHWAY NO. 3) TO A POINT ON THE WEST BANK OF THE LITTLE WABASH RIVER; THENCE MEANDERING SOUTHWESTERLY AND WESTERLY LONG THE WEST, NORTH, AND SOUTH BANKS OF THE LITTLE WABASH RIVER TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 23 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 23; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 23 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623400010; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623400010; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO A CORNER ON THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 0623400010; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO A CORNER ON THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 0623400010; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623400010; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0623400010, BEING A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0626200001; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0626200001; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE CENTER OF SECTION 26; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 26 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 35 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE N1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 35; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE N1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 35 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE N1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 35, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 34 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 34; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 34 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 34, BEING A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 27 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 27; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 27 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100010; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100010; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100010; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100009; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100009, BEING A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF WEST STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF WEST STREET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100017; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100018, BEING A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 27; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0627100018, BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 22; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 22; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 22, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.24 SQUARE MILES.

VILLAGE OF XENIA ENTERPRISE ZONE

A PART OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34, T3N, R5E OF THE 3^rd PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND A PART OF THE WEST ½ OF SECTION 3, A PART OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 10, THE N1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 9, AND A PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 4, ALL IN T2N, R5E, 3^rd PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 0934300010; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 0934300010; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 0934300010 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 34; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ½ OF SECTION 3 TO THE CENTER OF SECTION 3, BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1303300009; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER (1) OF PARCEL NO. 1303300009; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1303300009 TO A CORNER ON THE WEST LINE OF PACRELNO. 1303300009; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER (2) OF PARCEL NO. 1303300009; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1303300009; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1303300009, BEING A POINT ON THE NORTH- SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SECTION 3; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ½ OF SECTION 3 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST ½ OF SECTION 3, BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST ½ OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SECTION 10 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1310100047; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1310100047; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1310100046; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1310100046 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1310100046; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE EAST-WEST CENTERLINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE EAST- WEST CENTERLINE OF SECTION 10 TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF FAIRFIELD STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FAIRFIELD STREET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1310130009; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1310130009; THENCE NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1310130007; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 1310130007, BEING A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 9 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE N1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 9; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 9 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE N1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 9; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 9, BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 4 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE W1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 3; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE W1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 3; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 3; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE WEST ½ OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 3; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 3; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.92 SQUARE MILES.

A COMBINED FLORA/CLAY COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE AREA OF 12.27 SQUARE MILES.

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Chris Rinehart, to ratify the Chairman’s Appointment of Brad Harris to the Clay County Board of Health for a 1 year term ending 12/1/2016. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Brad Harris to ratify the Chairman’s Appointment of Dr. Calvin Wilson to the Clay County Board of Health for a 3 year term ending 12/1/2018. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Motion by John Weidner, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to ratify the Chairman’s Appointment of Dr. Mike Klingler to the Clay County Board of Health for a 3 year term ending 12/1/2018. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Mike Rinehart to ratify the Chairman’s Appointment of Lori VanDyke to the Clay County Board of Health for a 3 year term ending 12/1/2018. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Joe Goodman to ratify the Chairman’s Appointment of Barb Tackitt to the Clay County Board of Health for a 3 year term ending 12/1/2018. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Jeff Workman, Clay County Health Department, presented the Board of Health Bulletin in written form. Their most pressing issue is waiting on the State of Illinois Budget.

Sheriff Andy Myers presented his Activity Report in written form.

Treasurer Jana Tolliver presented her department reports in written form: County Treasurers Account for the month of November. Six Month Report and FY 2015 Summary.

The December 2015 Clay County Probation Department Report was available in written form.

Circuit Clerk Crystal Ballard presented her report in written form.

Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by John Bayler, that the Chairman’s of the County Board be authorized to execute the Agreement for County Engineer’s Salary (BLR09220) with the State of Illinois acting by and through its Department of Transportation, transferring Federal Surface Transportation Program funds to the County Motor Fuel Tax Fund, in an amount not to exceed 50% of the County Engineer’s salary for calendar year 2016. Motion Carried.

Illinois Department Agreement for County

Of Transportation Engineer’s Salary

16-CS025-00-AC

This agreement, by and between the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, State of Illinois, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, and the COUNTY OF CLAY , of the State of Illinois, hereinafter called the COUNTY.

WHEREAS, the COUNTY has elected to use the Illinois Association of County Engineer’s / Illinois Department of Transportation’s recommended salary schedule to determine the County Engineer’s annual salary/ and has agreed that the minimum salary shall be at least ninety- five (95%) of the recommended salary:

WHEREAS, the County desires to transfer Surface Transportation Program funds to the DEPARTMENT in return for State funds to be used by the COUNTY to pay a portion of the County Engineer’s salary, an amount not to exceed fifty percent(50%) of the County Engineer’s annual salary:

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

THE COUNTY AGREES:

That will provide the DEPARTMENT with a resolution passed by the County Board authorizing the transfer of the COUNTY’s Surface Transportation Program Funds to the State for an equal amount State Funds.

That it will deposit the State funds in the COUNTY’s Motor Fuel Tax account.

An annual resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s annual salary shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT along with the resolution authorizing the amount of Surface Transportation Program funds to be transferred.

To maintain, for a minimum of 3 years after the completion of the contract, adequate books, records and

supporting documents to verify the amounts, recipients and uses of all disbursements of funds passing in conjunction with the contract; the contract and all books, records and supporting documents related to the contract shall be available for review by the DEPARTMENT and/or Auditor General and to provide full access to all relevant materials. Failure to maintain books, records and supporting documents required by this section shall establish a presumption in favor of the STATE for the recovery of funds paid by the STATE under the contract for which adequate books, records and supporting documentation are not available to support their purported disbursements.

THE DEPARTMENT AGREES:

To accept the COUNTY’s Surface Transportation Program funds and make an equal amount of State funds available to the COUNTY for deposit in the COUNTY’s Motor Fuel Tax account.

That payment of the State funds to the COUNTY will be made each year upon receipt of the COUNTY’s resolution transferring their Surface Transportation Program funds and appropriating their Motor Fuel Tax or other funds for payment of their County Engineer’s salary.

IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:

That the agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a period of six years from the date of execution unless terminated by either party upon 30 days written notification by either party. The agreement shall be temporarily suspended during any period the COUNTY does not have sufficient Surface Transportation Program funds available to be transferred.

Obligations of the STATE shall cease immediately without penalty or further payment being required if, in any fiscal year, the Illinois General Assembly or applicable Federal Funding source fails to appropriate or otherwise make available funds for the purpose contemplated herein.

Executed by the COUNTY this 8th day of December , 2015

Clay County, State of Illinois, acting by and through its County Board.

By:

Chairperson of the County Board

Executed by the DEPARTMENT this day of ,

Month Year

STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Director of Highways

Motion by John Bayler, Seconded by Joe Goodman, that the County Clerk be authorized to certify the Resolution (BLR 09221), for the Section 16-CS025-00-AC appropriating the salary for the County Engineer to be 100% of the IDOT recommended salary for calendar year 2016. Partial salary payment of Forty- Four Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($44,900.00) will be made from Road and Bridge Fund and authorizes the same amount to be transferred from Federal Surface Transportation Program through IDOT into the County Motor Fuel Fund. Motion Carried

Illinois Department Resolution Appropriating Funds

Of Transportation for the Payment of the

County Engineer’s Salary

Resolution No.

Section No. 16-CS025-00-AC

WHEREAS, the County Board of Clay County has adopted a resolution establishing the salary of the County Engineer to be $89,800 100% percent of the recommended salary for the County Engineer as determined annually by the Illinois Department of Transportation, and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Clay County has entered into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for transfer of federal funds to pay one- half of the salary paid to the County Engineer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Clay County Board that there is hereby appropriated, the sum of Forty- Four Thousand Nine Hundred & 00/100 dollars $(44,900.00) , from 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2016 , and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clay County Board hereby authorizes the Department of Transportation, State of Illinois, to transfer Forty- Four Thousand Nine Hundred & 00/100 dollars ($44,900.00) of Federal Surface Transportation Program Funds allocated to Clay County to the Department of Transportation in return for an equal amount of State funds.

I, Brenda Britton , COUNTY CLERK in and for said County of Clay in the State of Illinois, and a keeper of the records and files thereof, as provided by statute, do hereby certify the forgoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the County Board of Clay County, at its adjourned meeting held at Louisville, Illinois on December 8, 2015.

I certify that the correct TIN/FEIN number for Clay County is 37-6000605 Legal Status: Governmental.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at my office in Louisville, IL , in said County, this 8th day of December 2015.

(SEAL)

County Clerk

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Barb McGrew, to approve Bridge Aid Petition 15(08-2)/15(10-1) in Oskaloosa and Songer Townships respectively. Motion Carried.

Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Joe Goodman, to rescind Bridge Aid Petition 12(07-1) in Louisville Township. Motion Carried. Voice Action

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur to approve Bridge Aid Petition 15(07-1) in Louisville Township. Motion Carried.

Motion by John Weidner, seconded by Mike Spitzner to approve Bridge Aid Petition 15(09-1) in Pixley Township. Motion Carried.

County Engineer Mike Quandt presented the Highway Department Report in written form. Additionally, Quandt reported Motor Fuel Tax Money will be released by State.

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Mary McCollough, to approve the following health professionals. Motion Carried. Voice Action

Initial Appointment:

Lawrence Kuhn, MD Courtesy Psychiatry

Jeffret Chalfant, DO Courtesy Psychiatry

Provisional Appointment:

Denis Kuzelj, MD Provisional Emergency

Mablene Buggs, MD Provisional Emergency

Jonathon White, MD Provisional Emergency

Reappointment:

Jamie Plett, MD Courtesy OB/GYN

Pernankel Nayak, MD Courtesy Urology/Surgery

CCH President Amanda Basso presented Hospital Report in written form. Basso reported on the Provider Meet and Greet honoring Dr. Lueking and the naming of the Med- Surg Unit of “Dr. Galen Lueking Medical- Surgical Unit”. Additionally, Basso reported on two projects from the Endowment Foundation: an outpatient Infusion Center and Walking Path to encircle the entire hospital.

Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Dave Johnson, to adopt the County Corp Tax Levy in the amount of $526,000.00, not to exceed $.37 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 10 Yes 4 NO (Brooks, Weidner, M.Rinehart, McCollough)

Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Joe Goodman, to adopt the County Highway Tax Levy in the amount of $136,500.00, not to exceed $.10 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 12 Yes 2No (Brooks, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by John Bayler, to adopt the Special Highway Tax Levy in the amount of $118,000.00, not to exceed $.0833 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Barb McGrew, to adopt the County Bridge Tax Levy in the amount of $71,000.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Brad Harris, to adopt the County Matching Tax Levy in the amount of $71,000.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to adopt the Mental Health Tax Levy in the amount of $26,000.00, not to exceed $.025 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Jeremy WIldbur, seconded by, Mary McCollough to adopt the Work Comp Tax Levy in the amount of $77,950.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to adopt the Unemployment Tax Levy in the amount of $21,000.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Mike Spitzner, seconded by Chris Rinehart, to adopt the IMRF Tax Levy in the amount of $806,800.00 at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Chris Rinehart, seconded by Bryan Knapp to adopt the Social Security Tax Levy in the amount of $322,100.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Dave Johnson, to adopt the County Insurance Tax Levy in the amount of $253,020.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Joe Goodman to adopt the Cooperative Extension Tax Levy in the amount of $52,500.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by John Bayler, to adopt the public Hospital Maintenance Tax Levy in the amount of $1000.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Barb McGrew, to adopt the Public Health Tax Levy in the amount of $99,476.00, not to exceed $.07 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Brad Harris, to adopt the Mentally Deficient Persons Tax Levy in the amount of $35,020.00, not to exceed $.10 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Brad Harris, to adopt the County Ambulance Tax Levy in the amount of $23,200.00, not to exceed $.04 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to adopt the Care of Tuberculosis Patients Tax Levy in the amount of $37,700.00, not to exceed $.32 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Dave Johnson, to approve the FY 2016 Budget Appropriations as presented in October. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur to approve a Resolution regarding parcel 12-03-302-010. Motion Carried. Voice Action

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has undertaken a program to collect delinquent taxes and to perfect titles to real property in cases in which the taxes on such real property have not been paid, pursuant to 35ILCS 200/21-90, and

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

SEC 3-3-8

GASKIN LAKE

LOTS 16 & 17

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 12-03-302-010

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

Commonly known as 63 & 75 SUNDEW DR

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property, by reconveyance, to the owner of a former interest in said property.

WHEREAS, James Woods, has paid $1,111.32 for the full amount of taxes involved and a request for reconveyance has been presented to the Finance Committee and at the same time it having been determined that the County shall receive $494.89 as a return for its certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $60.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the agent for his services.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $494.89 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-001

Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Joe Goodman, to approve a Resolution regarding Parcel #10-25-238-007. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-238-007

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS, Christopher Paul Murbarger, has bid $6,300.00 for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, that the County shall receive from such bid $4,641.00 as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $6,300.00.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $4641.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-002

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by John Weidner, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-25-326-012. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-326-012

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS, Janet Sue Johnson, has bid $700.00 for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, that the County shall receive from such bid $254.00 as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $700.00.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $254.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-003

Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-25-401-002. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-401-002

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS Tower Development and Rentals Inc., has bid $1500.00 for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, that the County shall receive from such bid $1041.00 as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $1500.00.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $1041.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-004

Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-25-408-009. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-408-009

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS, Stetson Geiger, has bid $3800.00 for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, that the County shall receive from such bid $2766.00 as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $3800.00.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $2766.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-005

Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-26-404-005. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-26-404-005

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS, Wanda J. Stevens, has bid $800.00 for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County that the County shall receive from such bid $354.00as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $800.00.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $354.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-006

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by John Bayler, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-26-423-029. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-26-423-029

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS, Joshua Perry, has bid $1350.00 for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, that the County shall receive from such bid $904.00 as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $1350.00.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $904.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-007

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #12-19-219-004. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

12-CLAY CITY TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 12-19-219-004

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

WHEREAS, Dennis Martin, has bid $901.01for the County’s interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, that the County shall receive from such bid $455.01 as a return for its Certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $00.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $00.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $96.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchases is $901.01.

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $455.01 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-008

Motion by Mike Rinehart, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve Partial Payment of Enterprise Zone Costs to Moran Development in the amount of $6000.00. (To be paid from Misc. & Contingencies Fund). Motion Carried. 10 Yes 4 No (Goodman, Brooks, Weidner, Knapp)

Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Joe Goodman to approve the Laborer’s Contract with the County of Clay (County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, and Highway Department). Motion Carried. 10 Yes 4 No (Brooks, Weidner, Wildbur, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve the Laborer’s Contract with the County of Clay (Circuit Clerk). Motion Carried. 10 Yes 4 No (Brooks, Weidner, Wildbur, M. Rinehart)

No action was taken on agenda item to approve the Teamsters Contract.

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve the 2016 County Board Meeting Dates. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Chairman Whitehead read a Thank You Card from John Weidner and expressed sympathy on the loss of his sister.

Chairman Whitehead Thanked local media and ask that if they have questions to please stop and ask board members for clarification.

Chairman Whitehead wished all a Merry Christmas.

Motion by Janice Brooks, seconded by John Bayler, to adjourn. Time: 7:05 p.m. Motion Carried. Voice Action

Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the County Board:

Your Committee on Paid Claims would beg leave to report that they have examined all claims presented to them, and recommend the payment of the following, and that the Clerk be directed to issue orders on the County Treasurer to the Claimants for the several amounts allowed, as follows, to wit:

1 ACT TIRE & AUTO SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 130.00

2 ADVOCATE PRESS S OF A & TREASURE-PUBLICATION 8775.60

3 AMEREN CIPS JAIL, HWY, PROB, CH-UTILITIES 449.74

4 ANTHONY’S SHERIFF- SUPPLIES 202.31

5 AYERS, JAMIE JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF-OVERTIME 712.60

6 BALLARD, CRYSTAL CIR CLK- MISC, FEEDING JURORS 175.80

7 BARBEE, DARREN JAIL- OVERTIME 1162.80

8 BEYERS KATHY COURTS0 MISC EXPENS FOR INDIGENTS, PUBLI DEF 602.00

9 BRITTON, BRENDA COUNTY BOARD SEC FEE, ELECTION SUPPLIES 184.21

10 BYERS PRINTING COMPANY CIRCUIT CLK- SUPPLIES 626.72

11 BYERS, SAM SHERIFF- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 3650.00

12 BYRD, ASHTON JAIL –PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 606.40

13 CARTRIGHT, ADAM JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 317.44

14 CIC CO CLK- COMPUTER SERVICES 400.00

15 CIT CH- RECORDS 87.88

16 CITY OF FLORA ESDA- RENT 275.00

17 CLAY CO COALITION AGAINST DRUGS- CO HEALTH MENTAL PROGRAM 1500.00

18 CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPART JAIL- MEDICAL SERVICES, SOLID WASTE PLANING, EDUCATION 2496.10

19 CLAY CO PROBATION OFFICE CLAY CO MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 2000.00

20 CLAY CO REHABILITIATION MENTAL DEFICIENT 37600.00

21 CLAY COUNTY REPUBLICAN S OF A-PUBLICATION, SUPPLIES, CO CLK- SUPPLIES 6913.20

22 COMMUNICATION REVOLVING JAIL- PHONE 498.55

23 COMPASS WEB CO CLK- COMPUTER TAX SERVICE, CH- EQUIP MAINT, 699.99

24 CONKLIN, TERA PROB- TRAVEL 210.67

25 COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS COUNTY BOARD-EXPENSE 3242.54

26 DAWKINS AUTO SALES SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 130.35

27 DBS DISPOSAL JAIL & CH- UTILITIES 240.00

28 DORIS BRO TROPHIES ADMIN- EXPENS 8.00

29 DUSTY’S TIRE SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 1227.02

30 EASTIN, KINDAL S OF A – TRAVEL 125.84

31 ELLIOTT, CHRISTOPHER PUBLIC DEF- OTHER EXPENS 84.55

32 FANCHER, PHILLIP BAILIFFS 1766.60

33 FELDHAKE, MARK JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 406.76

34 FRANK & BRIGHT FUN HOME CORONER- OFFICE EQUIP EXPENS 100.00

35 FRITSCHLE, LOGAN JAIL- TRAINING, OVERTIME 579.73

36 GFI DIGITAL CH- RECORDS 43.56

37 GREENWOOD, PAT JAIL- PHONE, JAIL-OVERTIME 155.47

38 GREENWOOD, TOM COURTHOUSE SECURITY-BAILIFF 233.60

39 GROSS, WILLIAM COURTHOUSE- BAILIFF, JAIL- OVERTIME 2486.40

40 HAGEN, DENA S OF A- CLERICAL HIRE 193.90

41 HAMILTON REPAIRS SERVICE SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 47.75

42 HEUERMAN, CORY JAIL-PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 1199.20

43 HOMEFIELD ENERGY JAIL, CH, PROB, HWY- UTILITIES 903.40

44 IACC COURTS- DUES 205.00

45 IACCR CO CLK- MISC 210.00

46 IL PROSECUTOR SERVICES ST ATTY- BOOKS/MATERIAL 185.00

47 INDOFF CIR CLK, TREASURER, ST ATTY, PROB, JAIL-, S OF A- SUPPLIES 2537.01

48 IPMG INSURANCE 6037.00

49 LEIB, CURTIS PROB- TRAVEL 26.26

50 LEONARD, AARON ATTORNEY FEES FOR INDIGENTS 1065.00

51 LEWIS, ELAM JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 640.96

52 LEXIS NEXIS STATES ATTY- DUES, COURTS- DUES 594.31

53 LINDA’S CLEANING SERVICE HWY- UTILITIES 65.00

54 LOUISVILLE POSTMASTER CIRCUIT, S OFA, SHERIFF, ST ATTY- POSTAGE 1572.00

55 LOUISVILLE LAUNDRY PROB-INCIDENTAL EXPENS 50.12

56 MAILSERVICES S OF A- POSTAGE/TAX SERVICE 6505.31

57 MILLER OFFICE SUPPLY TREASURER, CIRCUIT, CO CLK, SOF A- SUPPLIES, MISC 1372.00

58 MILLER, WES CORONER- TRAVEL 58.74

59 MILNER, CHAD JAIL-PHONE 40.00

60 MUNICIPLE UTILITIES JAIL, CH, HWY, PROB-UTILITIES 1048.51

61 MURPHY CONSTRUCTION HWY-OFFICE SUPPLIES 2400.01

62 MYERS, ANDY JAIL- PHONE 40.00

63 PHILLIPS, KAREN ST ATTY-OFFICE SUPPLIES 79.99

64 PHILLIPS, RAY JAIL-PHONE, SHERIFF-OVERTIME 482.08

65 PRYOR, JADE CSR ST. ATTY, PUBLIC DEF-TRANSCRIPT FEES 98.00

66 QUILL ESDA- MISC 77.91

67 RAY O’HERRON JAIL- UNIFORMS, SHERIFF-INCIDENTAL EXPENS 4217.87

68 RICOH SHERIFF- SUPPLIES 125.00

69 RKDIXON CH RECORDS- DEBT RETIREMENT 131.28

70 RUGER, MARTI S OF A-CLERICAL HIRE 122.79

71 SACHAU, VICKIE PROB- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 26.98

72 SHIRT TALES PROB- INCIDENTALEXPENS 60.00

73 SIMS, LORI C.S.R. ST ATTY- TRANSCRIPT FEES 101.00

74 SOUTH CENTRAL FS SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 2533.98

75 SOUTHERN IL COUNSELING CO MENTALHEALTH PROGRAM 20500.00

76 SPITZNER, STEVEN JAIL PHONE, SHERIFF- TRANSPORTING PRISONERS 55.25

77 ST CLAIR CO SHERIFFS OFFICE SHERIFF- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 10.00

78 STURM, ROBERT JAIL- OVERTIME , UNIFORMS, BAILIFFS 920.86

79 THE WEB CAFÉ SHERIFF- SUPPLIES, JAIL-PHONE 1954.80

80 TODD, WILLIAM ROBIN COURTS-OPERATION OF JUDGES OFFICE 167.85

81 TUNGATE, MARK ATTORNEY FEES FOR INDIGENTS 900.00

82 UNITED CO COUNCIL OF IL CO CLK-SUPPLIES 70.25

83 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICES S OF A-POSTAGE 1196.80

84 UNIVERSITY OF IL EXTENSION CO SHARE 4H 52500.00

85 VERIZON JAIL- TELEPHONE 342.13

86 WALMART PROB- INCIDENTAL EXPENS, JAIL DIET & CARE FOR PRISONERS 2617.72

SUPPLIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT

87 WAYNE CO CLERK ST. ATTY TRANSCRIPT FEES 25.00

88 WEX PROB- TRAVEL 158.42

89 WOLTERS KLUWER CIRCCUIT CLK-SUPPLIES, MISC, COURTS- SUPPLIES 824.51

90 WOOD, STEPHEN SHERIFF- TRANSPORTING PRISONERS 51.10

91 WTCI CH, JAIL, HWY-PHONES 2244.45

TOTAL PAID CLAIMS $200,699.93

UNPAIDS

AD WORKS PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 95.00
HEAVEN’S MIST BOTTLED WATER PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 33.50
INDOFF PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 46.97
MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 157.78
REGIONAL OFFICE EDUCATION #12 CLAY COUNTY SHARE ROE#12 7986.82
ROBBINS SCHWARTZ NICOLAS LIFTON MISC & CONTIGENCIES 4812.73
SCRIPT & DC MISC & CONTIGENCIES 1455.00
UNITED COUNTIES COUNCIL OF IL COUNTY CLERK- SUPPLIES 150.00
YOUNG’S PIT STOP SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 60.00

TOTAL UNPAIDS- $14,797.80

he December 8, 2015 meeting of the Honorable Clay County Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Sheriff Andy Myers.

The Pledge to the flag was led by Sheriff Myers.

The blessing was led by Brad Harris.

Absent: None

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Joe Goodman, to approve the agenda as it stands. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to approve the County Board minutes of November 10, 2015. Motion Carried, Voice Action.

Motion by John Weidner, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve the action of the Claims Committee. Motion Carried. 12 YES 1 NO (Mike Rinehart) 1 Abstain (David Johnson)

Professional Services Agreement #BW08132014A

1 | P a g e

WHEREAS, Client finds that the Consultant is willing to perform certain work hereinafter described in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Client finds that the Consultant is qualified to perform the work, all relevant factors considered, and that such performance will be in the furtherance of Client’s business.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and intending to be legally bound, the parties here to agree as follows:

SERVICES and FEES –

1.1. Consultant shall conduct a Cost of Services Review (Fee Review) for all fees within the County Clerk /Recorder office.

PAYMENT, INVOICING, AND TERMS

2.1. Consultant will be paid a fee consistent with the services above totaling the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

2.2. An invoice is provided at contract initiation.

2.3. The payment is due within 30 days of contract initiation.

TERM; TERMINATION

3.1. The initial term of this Agreement is the duration of the project, anticipated to be no more than 4 weeks from time of execution of this agreement.

3.2. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice.

3.3. Consultant shall be paid a prorated amount based on the percentage of the estimated project days stated herein completed on the 30th day after notification of termination.

CHANGES

STANDARD CARE

CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

6.1. During the term of this agreement there may be disclosed certain trade secrets of Client; said trade secrets consisting of but not necessarily limited to:

6.1.1. Technical information: Methods, processes, formulae, compositions, systems, techniques, inventions, machines, computer programs and research projects.

6.1.2. Business information: Customer lists, pricing data, sources of supply, financial data and marketing, production, or merchandising systems or plans.

6.3. Upon the termination of this agreement Consultant shall:

LIABILITY

7.3. Survival: Articles 2, 4, 5, and 6 survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.

MISCELLANEOUS

8.2. Modification and Waiver: Waiver of breach of this Agreement by either part shall not be considered a waiver of any other subsequent breach.

8.3. Independent Contractor: The Consultant is an independent contractor of Client.

8.5. Assignment: The Agreement will automatically assign or transfer from Client to Successor as a result

8.7. Section Headings: Title and headings of sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties hereto have executed this Agreement.

Clay County Illinois CONSULTANT

By: _______________________ By:

Printed: ________________________ Printed: __Bruce DeLashmit_______

Title: ________________________ Title: ___President, Bellwether, LLC__

Date: ________________________ Date: _______8/27/2015________

Notice To: Notice To:

Clay County Bellwether, LLC

111 E. Chestnut, PO Box 160 3006 Gill Street, Suite E

Louisville, IL 62858 Bloomington, IL 61704

Board Member Mike Rinehart noted that he would like to see all county offices check into raising fees.

Motion by John Bayer, seconded by Bryan Knapp, to approve the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor Resolution. Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor was created to provide services to State’s Attorneys in Counties containing less than 3,000,000 inhabitants; and

Passed and adopted by the County Board of Clay County, Illinois, this 8^th day of December, 2015.

BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

By: S/Ted Whitehead

TED WHITEHEAD, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

S/ Brenda Britton

BRENDA BRITTON, CLERK

Motion by Mike Rinehart, seconded by Dave Johnson, to approve the Flora/ Clay County Intergovernmental Agreement. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF FLORA, THE VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY, THE VILLAGE OF LOUISVILLE, THE VILLAGE OF XENIA AND THE COUNTY OF CLAY

WHEREAS, the original Flora/Clay County Enterprise will terminate on January 1, 2017, pursuant to the Act; and

WHEREAS, the city and the villages decided to share in the administration of the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone; and

WHEREAS, the City, the Villages and the County desire to memorialize their respective agreement for the creation, designation, and development of the Enterprise Zone, all as more fully stated herein.

SECTION 1: Incorporation:

The findings and recitals made in the prefatory portion of this Agreement are hereby adopted by the City, the Villages and the County.

SECTION 2: Establishment of Enterprise Zone:

SECTION 3: Designation of Enterprise Zone:

SECTION 4: Declarations to the Department:

The City, the Villages and the County hereby declare and further certify that:

The Enterprise Zone Area is qualified for designation as an enterprise zone pursuant to the Act; and
Pursuant to 20 ILCS 655/4 (a) & (e), the Enterprise Zone Area is a contiguous area comprised of part of the incorporated area of the City, the Villages, and a part of the unincorporated area of the County, and is bound by a solid, clearly-defined, continuous boundary, provided, however, that the Enterprise Zone Area may exclude wholly surrounded territory within its boundaries; and
Pursuant to 20 ILCS 655/4 (b), the Enterprise Zone Area comprises a minimum of one-half (1/2) square mile and not more than fifteen (15) square miles in total area, and any connecting strips are not less than three (3) feet nor more than ten (10) feet in width; and
The Enterprise Zone Area addresses a reasonable need to encompass portions of the City, the Villages and the County; and
The Enterprise Zone Area meets the requirements of 20 ILCS 655/4 (f) in that the Enterprise Zone Area satisfies at least three (3) of the ten (10) criteria established by the Department.

SECTION 5: Term:

SECTION 6: Enterprise Zone Administrator:

supervise the implementation of the provisions of this Intergovernmental Agreement and the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act and;

act as liaison between the City, the Villages, the County and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and other federal, state and local agencies, whether public or private; and

conduct an ongoing evaluation of the Enterprise Zone program and submit such evaluative reports on at least an annual basis to the Mayor of the City and Villages.

promote the coordination of other relevant programs, including, but not limited to, housing and economic development, small business, financial assistance and employment training within the Enterprise Zone; and

act as program manager responsible for the Enterprise Zone’s day-to-day operations; and

have such other duties as specified by the City.

SECTION 7: Incentives:

State Enterprise Zone Incentives:

Sales Tax:
The City, the Villages and the County hereby authorize claims for point of sale exemption of their Illinois Municipal Retailers Occupation Tax by each retailer who makes a sale of building materials to be incorporated into real estate located in the Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone for new construction, expansion and/or rehabilitation of commercial, industrial or residential projects when such projects are also eligible for property (real estate) tax abatement in accordance with the terms set forth in Section 7(2). The retailer may grant an exemption of the tax under the Illinois Municipal Retailer’s Occupation Tax Act in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act and the terms of this Intergovernmental Agreement. This exemption shall take effect beginning on the first day of the calendar month following the month in which the Enterprise Zone is approved and certified by the State of Illinois.

The building materials must be permanently affixed to the real estate.
Only projects which normally require a building permit or involve the purchase of building materials costing in excess of $3,000.00 will be eligible to receive this credit.

Evidence of a project’s location and eligibility within the Zone in the form of a certificate of eligibility provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue along with a copy of the building permit issued by the building official must be presented to the retailer at the time of purchase.

Property (Real Estate) Tax Abatement:

Each unit of local government authorized by applicable law to levy ad valorem taxes upon real estate and improvements thereon located in the Enterprise Zone Area may adopt an ordinance or resolution abating the ad valorem taxes subject to the following conditions:

The tax abatement shall apply only to the taxes corresponding to an increase in assessed valuation after improvements (new construction, expansion or rehabilitation) have been duly assessed and said abatement shall not exceed the amount attributable to the construction of the improvements and the renovation or rehabilitation of existing improvements.

The tax abatement rates for the City and County shall be as follows:

Industrial Projects. Those projects where the primary use of the project land and building(s) is of a manufacturing, assembling, wholesale or warehouse/distribution nature. Projects meeting this definition are eligible to receive a property (real estate) tax abatement of 100 percent of the increased assessment amount which would accrue from new construction, expansion or rehabilitation for a ten (10) year period beginning with the tax year in which the new increased assessment amount would be levied (this abatement period shall not extend beyond the life of the Enterprise Zone).

Commercial Projects. Those projects where the primary use of the project land and building(s) is of a retail or service nature. This shall exclude projects for single or multi-family residences. Projects meeting this definition are eligible to receive property (real estate) tax abatement of 100 percent of the increased assessment amount which would accrue from new construction, expansion or rehabilitation (new construction, expansion and rehabilitation shall be as set forth in Section III (a) (1) above) for a ten (10) year period beginning with the tax year in which the new increased assessment amount would be levied (this abatement shall not extend beyond the life of the Enterprise Zone).

Residential Property. Those projects where the primary use of the project land and building(s) is of a single-family or multi-family residential nature. Projects meeting this definition are eligible to receive property (real estate) tax abatement of 100 percent of the increased assessment amount which would accrue from new construction, expansion or rehabilitation for a five (5) year period beginning with the tax year in which the new increased assessment amount would be levied (this abatement shall not extend beyond the life of the Enterprise Zone).

SECTION 8: Miscellaneous:

Merger: This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto. Any prior understandings, agreements, negotiations or representations of any kind preceding or subsequent to the date of this Agreement and not contained herein are hereby discharged and shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement pursuant to Paragraph (b) of this Section.
Modification of Agreement: Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto only if evidenced in a writing signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party and attached to the Agreement as an additional Rider.
Governing Law: It is hereby expressly agreed that this Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
Severability and Infectious Invalidity: In the event a court of competent jurisdiction declares any particular provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be construed to be valid and enforceable.
Counterparts: This Agreement shall be executed in counterparts, each shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall be recognized as an original instrument.

COUNTY OF CLAY, ILLINOIS

APPROVED:

___________________________

Ted Whitehead, Chairman

ATTEST:

_____________________________

Brenda Britton, County Clerk

Exhibit A. Flora/Clay County Enterprise Zone Map

Exhibit B. Legal Description of Enterprise Zone Area

The boundaries of the Enterprise Zone, which establish the “Enterprise Zone Area”, shall be as follows:

CITY OF FLORA ENTERPRISE ZONE

A COMBINED AREA OF 6.71 SQUARE MILES.

VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE

VILLAGE OF LOUISVILLE ENTERPRISE ZONE

VILLAGE OF XENIA ENTERPRISE ZONE

A COMBINED FLORA/CLAY COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE AREA OF 12.27 SQUARE MILES.

Jeff Workman, Clay County Health Department, presented the Board of Health Bulletin in written form. Their most pressing issue is waiting on the State of Illinois Budget.

Sheriff Andy Myers presented his Activity Report in written form.

Treasurer Jana Tolliver presented her department reports in written form: County Treasurers Account for the month of November. Six Month Report and FY 2015 Summary.

The December 2015 Clay County Probation Department Report was available in written form.

Circuit Clerk Crystal Ballard presented her report in written form.

Illinois Department Agreement for County

Of Transportation Engineer’s Salary

16-CS025-00-AC

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

THE COUNTY AGREES:

That will provide the DEPARTMENT with a resolution passed by the County Board authorizing the transfer of the COUNTY’s Surface Transportation Program Funds to the State for an equal amount State Funds.

That it will deposit the State funds in the COUNTY’s Motor Fuel Tax account.

An annual resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the County Engineer’s annual salary shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT along with the resolution authorizing the amount of Surface Transportation Program funds to be transferred.

To maintain, for a minimum of 3 years after the completion of the contract, adequate books, records and

THE DEPARTMENT AGREES:

To accept the COUNTY’s Surface Transportation Program funds and make an equal amount of State funds available to the COUNTY for deposit in the COUNTY’s Motor Fuel Tax account.

That payment of the State funds to the COUNTY will be made each year upon receipt of the COUNTY’s resolution transferring their Surface Transportation Program funds and appropriating their Motor Fuel Tax or other funds for payment of their County Engineer’s salary.

IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:

That the agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a period of six years from the date of execution unless terminated by either party upon 30 days written notification by either party. The agreement shall be temporarily suspended during any period the COUNTY does not have sufficient Surface Transportation Program funds available to be transferred.

Obligations of the STATE shall cease immediately without penalty or further payment being required if, in any fiscal year, the Illinois General Assembly or applicable Federal Funding source fails to appropriate or otherwise make available funds for the purpose contemplated herein.

Executed by the COUNTY this 8th day of December , 2015

Clay County, State of Illinois, acting by and through its County Board.

By:

Chairperson of the County Board

Executed by the DEPARTMENT this day of ,

Month Year

STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Director of Highways

Illinois Department Resolution Appropriating Funds

Of Transportation for the Payment of the

County Engineer’s Salary

Resolution No.

Section No. 16-CS025-00-AC

I certify that the correct TIN/FEIN number for Clay County is 37-6000605 Legal Status: Governmental.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at my office in Louisville, IL , in said County, this 8th day of December 2015.

(SEAL)

County Clerk

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Barb McGrew, to approve Bridge Aid Petition 15(08-2)/15(10-1) in Oskaloosa and Songer Townships respectively. Motion Carried.

Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Joe Goodman, to rescind Bridge Aid Petition 12(07-1) in Louisville Township. Motion Carried. Voice Action

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur to approve Bridge Aid Petition 15(07-1) in Louisville Township. Motion Carried.

Motion by John Weidner, seconded by Mike Spitzner to approve Bridge Aid Petition 15(09-1) in Pixley Township. Motion Carried.

County Engineer Mike Quandt presented the Highway Department Report in written form. Additionally, Quandt reported Motor Fuel Tax Money will be released by State.

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Mary McCollough, to approve the following health professionals. Motion Carried. Voice Action

Initial Appointment:

Lawrence Kuhn, MD Courtesy Psychiatry

Jeffret Chalfant, DO Courtesy Psychiatry

Provisional Appointment:

Denis Kuzelj, MD Provisional Emergency

Mablene Buggs, MD Provisional Emergency

Jonathon White, MD Provisional Emergency

Reappointment:

Jamie Plett, MD Courtesy OB/GYN

Pernankel Nayak, MD Courtesy Urology/Surgery

Motion by Mike Spitzner, seconded by Chris Rinehart, to adopt the IMRF Tax Levy in the amount of $806,800.00 at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Dave Johnson, to approve the FY 2016 Budget Appropriations as presented in October. Motion Carried. 11 Yes 3 No (Brooks, Weidner, M. Rinehart)

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur to approve a Resolution regarding parcel 12-03-302-010. Motion Carried. Voice Action

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

SEC 3-3-8

GASKIN LAKE

LOTS 16 & 17

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 12-03-302-010

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

Commonly known as 63 & 75 SUNDEW DR

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-001

Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Joe Goodman, to approve a Resolution regarding Parcel #10-25-238-007. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-238-007

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $4641.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-002

Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by John Weidner, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-25-326-012. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-326-012

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $254.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-003

Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-25-401-002. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-401-002

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $1041.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-004

Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-25-408-009. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-25-408-009

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $2766.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-005

Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-26-404-005. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-26-404-005

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $354.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-006

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by John Bayler, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #10-26-423-029. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

10- HATER TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 10-26-423-029

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $904.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-007

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to approve a Resolution regarding parcel #12-19-219-004. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Clay, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:

12-CLAY CITY TOWNSHIP

PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 12-19-219-004

As described in certificates(s): NONE sold October 29, 2012

And it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property,

THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Clay County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $455.01 be paid to the Treasurer of Clay County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

ADOPTED by roll call vote this 8th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

S/Brenda Britton S/ Ted Whitehead

CLERK COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

RECONVEYANCE 12-15-008

Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Mike Spitzner, to approve the Laborer’s Contract with the County of Clay (Circuit Clerk). Motion Carried. 10 Yes 4 No (Brooks, Weidner, Wildbur, M. Rinehart)

No action was taken on agenda item to approve the Teamsters Contract.

Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve the 2016 County Board Meeting Dates. Motion Carried. Voice Action.

Chairman Whitehead read a Thank You Card from John Weidner and expressed sympathy on the loss of his sister.

Chairman Whitehead Thanked local media and ask that if they have questions to please stop and ask board members for clarification.

Chairman Whitehead wished all a Merry Christmas.

Motion by Janice Brooks, seconded by John Bayler, to adjourn. Time: 7:05 p.m. Motion Carried. Voice Action

Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the County Board:

1 ACT TIRE & AUTO SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 130.00

2 ADVOCATE PRESS S OF A & TREASURE-PUBLICATION 8775.60

3 AMEREN CIPS JAIL, HWY, PROB, CH-UTILITIES 449.74

4 ANTHONY’S SHERIFF- SUPPLIES 202.31

5 AYERS, JAMIE JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF-OVERTIME 712.60

6 BALLARD, CRYSTAL CIR CLK- MISC, FEEDING JURORS 175.80

7 BARBEE, DARREN JAIL- OVERTIME 1162.80

8 BEYERS KATHY COURTS0 MISC EXPENS FOR INDIGENTS, PUBLI DEF 602.00

9 BRITTON, BRENDA COUNTY BOARD SEC FEE, ELECTION SUPPLIES 184.21

10 BYERS PRINTING COMPANY CIRCUIT CLK- SUPPLIES 626.72

11 BYERS, SAM SHERIFF- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 3650.00

12 BYRD, ASHTON JAIL –PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 606.40

13 CARTRIGHT, ADAM JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 317.44

14 CIC CO CLK- COMPUTER SERVICES 400.00

15 CIT CH- RECORDS 87.88

16 CITY OF FLORA ESDA- RENT 275.00

17 CLAY CO COALITION AGAINST DRUGS- CO HEALTH MENTAL PROGRAM 1500.00

18 CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPART JAIL- MEDICAL SERVICES, SOLID WASTE PLANING, EDUCATION 2496.10

19 CLAY CO PROBATION OFFICE CLAY CO MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 2000.00

20 CLAY CO REHABILITIATION MENTAL DEFICIENT 37600.00

21 CLAY COUNTY REPUBLICAN S OF A-PUBLICATION, SUPPLIES, CO CLK- SUPPLIES 6913.20

22 COMMUNICATION REVOLVING JAIL- PHONE 498.55

23 COMPASS WEB CO CLK- COMPUTER TAX SERVICE, CH- EQUIP MAINT, 699.99

24 CONKLIN, TERA PROB- TRAVEL 210.67

25 COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS COUNTY BOARD-EXPENSE 3242.54

26 DAWKINS AUTO SALES SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 130.35

27 DBS DISPOSAL JAIL & CH- UTILITIES 240.00

28 DORIS BRO TROPHIES ADMIN- EXPENS 8.00

29 DUSTY’S TIRE SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 1227.02

30 EASTIN, KINDAL S OF A – TRAVEL 125.84

31 ELLIOTT, CHRISTOPHER PUBLIC DEF- OTHER EXPENS 84.55

32 FANCHER, PHILLIP BAILIFFS 1766.60

33 FELDHAKE, MARK JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 406.76

34 FRANK & BRIGHT FUN HOME CORONER- OFFICE EQUIP EXPENS 100.00

35 FRITSCHLE, LOGAN JAIL- TRAINING, OVERTIME 579.73

36 GFI DIGITAL CH- RECORDS 43.56

37 GREENWOOD, PAT JAIL- PHONE, JAIL-OVERTIME 155.47

38 GREENWOOD, TOM COURTHOUSE SECURITY-BAILIFF 233.60

39 GROSS, WILLIAM COURTHOUSE- BAILIFF, JAIL- OVERTIME 2486.40

40 HAGEN, DENA S OF A- CLERICAL HIRE 193.90

41 HAMILTON REPAIRS SERVICE SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 47.75

42 HEUERMAN, CORY JAIL-PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 1199.20

43 HOMEFIELD ENERGY JAIL, CH, PROB, HWY- UTILITIES 903.40

44 IACC COURTS- DUES 205.00

45 IACCR CO CLK- MISC 210.00

46 IL PROSECUTOR SERVICES ST ATTY- BOOKS/MATERIAL 185.00

47 INDOFF CIR CLK, TREASURER, ST ATTY, PROB, JAIL-, S OF A- SUPPLIES 2537.01

48 IPMG INSURANCE 6037.00

49 LEIB, CURTIS PROB- TRAVEL 26.26

50 LEONARD, AARON ATTORNEY FEES FOR INDIGENTS 1065.00

51 LEWIS, ELAM JAIL- PHONE, SHERIFF- OVERTIME 640.96

52 LEXIS NEXIS STATES ATTY- DUES, COURTS- DUES 594.31

53 LINDA’S CLEANING SERVICE HWY- UTILITIES 65.00

54 LOUISVILLE POSTMASTER CIRCUIT, S OFA, SHERIFF, ST ATTY- POSTAGE 1572.00

55 LOUISVILLE LAUNDRY PROB-INCIDENTAL EXPENS 50.12

56 MAILSERVICES S OF A- POSTAGE/TAX SERVICE 6505.31

57 MILLER OFFICE SUPPLY TREASURER, CIRCUIT, CO CLK, SOF A- SUPPLIES, MISC 1372.00

58 MILLER, WES CORONER- TRAVEL 58.74

59 MILNER, CHAD JAIL-PHONE 40.00

60 MUNICIPLE UTILITIES JAIL, CH, HWY, PROB-UTILITIES 1048.51

61 MURPHY CONSTRUCTION HWY-OFFICE SUPPLIES 2400.01

62 MYERS, ANDY JAIL- PHONE 40.00

63 PHILLIPS, KAREN ST ATTY-OFFICE SUPPLIES 79.99

64 PHILLIPS, RAY JAIL-PHONE, SHERIFF-OVERTIME 482.08

65 PRYOR, JADE CSR ST. ATTY, PUBLIC DEF-TRANSCRIPT FEES 98.00

66 QUILL ESDA- MISC 77.91

67 RAY O’HERRON JAIL- UNIFORMS, SHERIFF-INCIDENTAL EXPENS 4217.87

68 RICOH SHERIFF- SUPPLIES 125.00

69 RKDIXON CH RECORDS- DEBT RETIREMENT 131.28

70 RUGER, MARTI S OF A-CLERICAL HIRE 122.79

71 SACHAU, VICKIE PROB- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 26.98

72 SHIRT TALES PROB- INCIDENTALEXPENS 60.00

73 SIMS, LORI C.S.R. ST ATTY- TRANSCRIPT FEES 101.00

74 SOUTH CENTRAL FS SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 2533.98

75 SOUTHERN IL COUNSELING CO MENTALHEALTH PROGRAM 20500.00

76 SPITZNER, STEVEN JAIL PHONE, SHERIFF- TRANSPORTING PRISONERS 55.25

77 ST CLAIR CO SHERIFFS OFFICE SHERIFF- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 10.00

78 STURM, ROBERT JAIL- OVERTIME , UNIFORMS, BAILIFFS 920.86

79 THE WEB CAFÉ SHERIFF- SUPPLIES, JAIL-PHONE 1954.80

80 TODD, WILLIAM ROBIN COURTS-OPERATION OF JUDGES OFFICE 167.85

81 TUNGATE, MARK ATTORNEY FEES FOR INDIGENTS 900.00

82 UNITED CO COUNCIL OF IL CO CLK-SUPPLIES 70.25

83 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICES S OF A-POSTAGE 1196.80

84 UNIVERSITY OF IL EXTENSION CO SHARE 4H 52500.00

85 VERIZON JAIL- TELEPHONE 342.13

86 WALMART PROB- INCIDENTAL EXPENS, JAIL DIET & CARE FOR PRISONERS 2617.72

SUPPLIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT

87 WAYNE CO CLERK ST. ATTY TRANSCRIPT FEES 25.00

88 WEX PROB- TRAVEL 158.42

89 WOLTERS KLUWER CIRCCUIT CLK-SUPPLIES, MISC, COURTS- SUPPLIES 824.51

90 WOOD, STEPHEN SHERIFF- TRANSPORTING PRISONERS 51.10

91 WTCI CH, JAIL, HWY-PHONES 2244.45

TOTAL PAID CLAIMS $200,699.93

UNPAIDS

AD WORKS PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 00
HEAVEN’S MIST BOTTLED WATER PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 50
INDOFF PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 97
MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT PROBATION- INCIDENTAL EXPENS 78
REGIONAL OFFICE EDUCATION #12 CLAY COUNTY SHARE ROE#12 82
ROBBINS SCHWARTZ NICOLAS LIFTON MISC & CONTIGENCIES 73
SCRIPT & DC MISC & CONTIGENCIES 00
UNITED COUNTIES COUNCIL OF IL COUNTY CLERK- SUPPLIES 00
YOUNG’S PIT STOP SHERIFF- AUTO MAINT 00

TOTAL UNPAIDS- $14,797.80