The November 10, 2016 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: Ted Whitehead, Chairman, Brad Harris, Joe Goodman, Janice Brooks, Jeremy Wildbur, John Weidner, Chris Rinehart, Bryan Knapp, John Bayler, David Johnson, Mike Rinehart, Mary McCollough, and Barb McGrew
Absent: Mike Spitzner
Chairman Whitehead acknowledged guests at the meeting: Walter Hale, Bob Bailey and Jennifer Moore. Additionally, Chairman Whitehead noted an agenda change, to the Chairman’s Report: National Rural Health Day Proclamation.
Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Chris Rinehart, to approve the agenda as it stands. Motion Carried, Voice Action
Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Janice Brooks, to approve the County Board minutes of October 11, 2016 Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, second by John Weidner to approve the action of the Claims Committee. Motion Carried 12-Yes 1-No Additionally, Claims Committee Chairman Janice Brooks noted employees need to turn expense requests in on a more timely manner.
The 911 Report was provided in written form.
Circuit Clerk Crystal Ballard presented her report in written form.
Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Mary McCollough, approve rescinding previous Jury Resolution.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, by Resolution dated June 9, 2015, the Board of Clay County, Illinois adopted a Jury Resolution setting the fees to be assessed and collected by the Clay County Circuit Clerk for jury trails, and the amountys to be paid to jurors; and,
Whereas, certain of the provisions contained in the Resolution dated June 9, 2015 were based upon provisions of Public Act 98-1132, which has now been declared by the Supreme Court to be invalid, and the terms of the Jury Resolution of June 9, 2015 no longer meet the statutory requirements; and,
Whereas, the June 9, 2015 Jury Resolution should at this time be rescineded; and,
Whereas, the County Board is required to establish the amountys to be collected by the Circuit Clerk for jury trials and the compensation to be paid to jurors.
It is hereby resolved that the Jury Resolution of June 9, 2015 is hereby rescinded: and
It is hereby further resolved that the County Board establish that the fee to be assessed and collected by the Circuit Clerk for civil jury demands is $212.50 and,
It is hereby further resolved that the County Board established that the fee to be assessed and collected by the Circuit Clerk for ordinance violation jury demands is $137-.50: and,
It is hereby further resolved that the fee to by assessed and collected by the Circuit Clerk for alternante jurors in civil jury trials is $125.00 for each alternate juror requested; and,
It is hereby further resolved that the compensation paid to petit jurors, and grand jurors will be set at $20.00 per day; and,
It is hereby further resolved that the fee to be charged to the requesting litigant and then paid to any alternate juror(s) for their service in attendance the sum of $20.00 for each day of attendance; and,
It is hereby further resolved that jurors shall be reimbursed for mileage from their place of residence to the Courthouse at the rate allotted for mileage by the County Board; and,
It is hereby further resolved that in all other respects, the Reolution adopted August 12, 2003 shall remain in fulll force and effect.
Dated the 10th day of November, 2016
Board of Clay County, Illinois
Ted Whitehead/s
Chairman Ted Whiteman
Attest:
Brenda Britton/s
Clay County Clerk
Motion Carried.
Jennifer Moore, CEFS Mobility Coordinator, presented the CEFS transportation report in written for. Also, Moore announced the resignation of Kim Adair.
Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Mike Rinehart, to approve the Chairman’s reappointment of Brad Harris to the Board of Health, term ending June 30, 2017. Motion Carried Voice Action
Motion by Chris Rinehart, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve the Chariman’s reappointment of Jan Nattier to the Board of Health, term ending June 30, 2019. Motion Carried Voice Action
Motion by Dave Johnson, seconed by Joe Goodman to approve the chairman’s to reappointment of Randy Wells to the Board of Health, tem ending June 30, 2019. Motion Carried Voice Action
Motion by Barb McGrew seconded by Mary McCollough to approve the Chariman’s reappointment of Joel Hackney to the Board of Health, term ending June 30, 2019. Motion Carried Voice Action
Jeff Workman, CCHD, presented the Board of Health Bullentin in written form. Workman noted Teen Reach will be starting up again. Workman also noted the Health Department will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on December 9, 2016.
Sheriff Myers presented the October Activity Report in written form.
Bellwether is currently working on the cost study for Court Security fees.
Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by John Bayler to award the fuel bid to Knapp Oil Company. Motion Carried. 11- Yes 1-No 1 -Abstain
Sheriff Myers, presented the Jail Inspection Report.
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve the sale of the ESDA mobile connand trailer (2005 Sunnybrook Camper) to Lawrence County ESDA for $1.00. Motion Carried
The Treasurer’s Report were presented in written form.
Motion by Janice Brooks, seconded by John Bayler, to approve Bridge Aid Petition #16 (09-3) in Pixley Twp. Motion Carried ,Voice Action.
Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Barb McGrew to approve bids fro restoration of Mahogany Road. Motion Carried. Yes-12 1 -Abstain
Motion by Bryan Knapp seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, go to closed session for the following purpose:
(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1); Time: 6:30 p.m. Motion Carried Voice Action
Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by Bryan Knapp, to return to open session. Time: 6:40 p.m. Motion Carried Voice Action.
Motion By Chris Rinehart, seconded by John Bayler, to approve the appointment of Gary Wenthe as acting County Engineer.
Motion Carried.
Motion by John Bayler, seconded by, Barb McGrew to approve appointment of Chris Hunt as Clay Coutny Hospital President. ( Hunt will begin duties December 5, 2016 ) Motion Carried Voice Action
Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by, Jeremy Wildbur to approve the following medical staff credentialings:
Initial Appointment
Derek Kenneaster, MD Courtesy Dermatology Ken Lane, PA Allied Health
Christine Watson, PA Courtesy Dermatology
Provisional Appointment
Stephanie Gordon, CNM Courtesy Spec Prof Affiliate
Reappointment
Shanmugam Lakshmanan, MD Courtesy Surgery Holly Novak, MD Courtesy Cardiology
Leo Hettiger, OD Courtesy Opthalmology Mark Stern, MD Courtesy Internal Medicine
David Mooth, MD Current Medical-Staff-Ed Mansura Ghani, MD Courtesy Cardiology
Ryan Watson, MD Courtesy Radiology
Patricia Whitworth, MD Courtesy Radiology
David Alexander, MD Courtesy Radiology
Todd Anderson, MD Courtesy Radiology
Marc Apostol, MD Courtesy Radiology
John Becker, MD Courtesy Radiology
Tamara Boore, MD Courtesy Radiology
Russell Bruney, MD Courtesy Radiology
John Felker, MD Courtesy Radiology
Robert Haag, MD Courtesy Radiology
Robert Knudson, MD Courtesy Radiology
Mary Ludolph, MD Courtesy Radiology
Casey Muehle, MD Courtesy Radiology
Robert Nordstrom, , MD Courtesy Radiology
Motion Carried,Voice Action
CCH Interim President Michael Zilm preseted the hospital report in written form.
Chairman Whitehead thanked Mr. Zilm for all his service to Clay County Hosptial.
Zilm also thanked Chairman Whitehead and the hospital committee for all their help.
Exectiive Finance Chairman Chris Rineheart reported that the Travel Reimbursement Ordinance is not quite ready and will be table until next month.
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Barb McGrew, to approve the Resolution on Parcel Number 04-28-002
Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by Brad Harris, to approve the Resolution on Parcel Number 02-10-300-017
Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Motion by Janice Brooks, seconded by Joe Goodman to approve the Resolution on Parcel Number 10-26-217-024
Motion Carried, Voice Action.
County Board members moved on to discussion of the Clay County Historical Society Building (Old Jail).The Building and Grounds Committee met on October 24th with Historical Society Memebers Bob Bailey, Walter Hale and David McPeak. The Historical Society is wanting to dissolve and the property will then revert back to County of Clay.
The building is on the National Registery of Historic Places. Decisions will need to be made regarding maintenance of the facility, as well as, the property contents. Maintenance issues such as the immediate need of a new roof will need addressed. Once the Historical Society relingquishes rights to property the county can move forward on what to do. The Village of Louisville may be able to help the County.
Motion by Janice Brooks, seconded by Mary McCollough, to ratify the Chairman’s reappointment of Lara Casolari to the 708 Mental Health Board, term runs from December 2016 to December 2019. Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Bryan Knapp, to ratify the Chairman’s reappointment of Valarie Bute to the 708 Mental Health Board, term runs from December 2016 to December 2019. Motion Carried,Voice Action.
Chairman Whitehead read a “Thank You” card from the Mike Quandt family. Whitehead extended condolences to the family, noting Mike was a tremendous man and will be missed.
Chairman Whitehead paused to thank and recognize outgoing Board Members Mike Spitzner (December 1, 2008 thru November 30, 216) Mike Rinehart ( November 18, 2003 thru November 30, 2016) and State’s Attorney Sherri L.E. Tungate ( July 1, 2015 thru November 30, 2016) for their service to Clay County.
State’s Attorney Tungate thanked the Board for the opportunity and gave recognition to board members and employees.
Mike Rinehart also noted he had enjoyed serving the County.
Motion By Janice Brooks seconded by Mary McCollough to approve the Chairman signing the National Rural Health Day County of Clay Proclamation.
Motion Carried, Voice Action.
During open duscussion, Board Member Chris Rinehart thanked County Clerk Brenda Britton and her staff for a job well done with the November 8, 2016 General Election.
Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by John Weidner, to recess the November 10 meeting. Time: 7:10 p.m. Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Dave Johnson, to reconvene the September 13 meeting. Time: 7:10 p.m. Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Dave Johnson, to adopt the County Corporate Tax Levy in the amount of $551,200.00, not to exceed $.37 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 12-Yes 1-No
Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Joe Goodman, to adopt the County Highway Tax Levy in the amounty of $147,500.00, not to exceed $.10 on the $100.00 valution. Motion Carried. 12-Yes 1-No
Motion by Joe Goodman, seconded by John Bayler, to adopt the Special Tax for County Highway Purposes Levy in the amount of $122,750.00, not to exceed $.0833 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 12-Yes 1-No
Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Barb McGrew to adopt the County Bridge Tax Levy in the amount of $73,750.00 not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried.
Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Mike Rinehart, to adopt the County Matching Tax Levy in the amount of $73,750.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 12-Yes 1-No
Motion by Mike Rinehart, seconded by Brad Harris, to adopt the County Mental Health Tax Levy in the amount of $26,000.00, not to exceed $.025 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried.
Motion by Brad Harris, seconded by Jeremy Wildbur, to adopt the Workmen’s Compensation Insurance Tax Levy in the amount of $81,850.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried.
Motion by Jeremy Wildbur, seconded by Mary McColloug, to adopt the Unemployment Insurance Tax Levy in the amount of $22,050.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11-Yes 2-No
Motion by Mary McCollough, seconded by John Weidner, to adopt the IMRF Tax Levy in the amount of $847,140.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried. 11-Yes 2-No
Motion by John Weidner, seconded by Janice Brooks to adopt the Social Security Tax Levy in the amount of $338,205.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried.
Motion by Janice Brooks, seconded by Chris Rinehart, to adopt the County Insurance Tax Levy in the amount of $265,670.00, at the full, fair cash value. Motion Carried.
Motion by Chris Rinehart, seconded by Bryan Kanpp to adopt the County Cooperative Extension Service Tax Levy in the amount of $52,500.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried.
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Dave Johnson, to adopt the County Hospital Maintenance Tax Levy in the amount of $1,000.00, not to exceed $.05 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 12-Yes 1-No
Motion by Dave Johnson, seconded by Joe Goodman, adopt the Public Health Tax Levy in the amount of $103,250.00, not to exceed $.07 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 12-Yes 1-NO
Motion by Joe Goodman seconded by John Bayler, to adopt the Mentally Deficient Tax Levy in the amount of $35,020.00, not to exceed $.10 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried.
Motion by John Bayler, seconded by Barb McGrew, to adopt the Ambulance Tax Levy in the amount of $22,000.00, not to exceed $.04 on the $100.00 valuation. 12-Yes 1-No
Motion by Barb McGrew, seconded by Mike Rinehart to adopt the Care of Tuberculosis Patients Tax Levy in the amount of $47,250.00, not to excedd $.032 on the $100.00 valuation. Motion Carried. 10-Yes 3-NO
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by Joe Goodman, to adjourn the September meeting. Time:7.20 p.m. Motion Carried ,Voice Action
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by John Bayler to recovene November meeting. Time:7:20 p.m. Motion Carried, Voice Action.
Chairman Whitehead noted that the Swearing In Ceremony for newly elected officials will be November 30, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Motion by Bryan Knapp, seconded by John Weidner, to adjourn November meeting. Time: 7:20 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:
No. Names of Claimants For What Amount of Claim
1. Ace Hardware Probation- Incidental Expense 35.98
2. Act Tire & Auto Sheriff- Auto Maint. 56.00
3. ADP Misc. & Contingencies 479.15
4. Advocate Press S of A-Supplies 43.93
5. Ameren Probation-Utilities 251.97
6. ARDC Public Defender-Expense 385.00
7. Ayers Jamie Sheriff-OT Training &Telephone 717.38
8. Ballard Crystal Circuit Clerk-Misc. 48.06
9. Barbee Darren Jail-Overtime & Training 106.03
10. Bayler John Administration-Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp 471.73
11. Borries Art Public Building & Grounds-Janitor Expense 900.00
12. Bright Barb Coroner-Office Equip. Exp. 100.00
13. Britton Brenda Adm.-Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. & Sec. Fees 79.95
14. Brooks Janice Adm.-Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. Mileage 165.00
15. Brown Jennifer 911-Salary 497.00
16. Bryant Tracee Probation-Part Time Clerical 581.68
17. Buhrmann Julie Treasurer-Overtime 37.28
18. Butcher Automotive Sheriff Auto Maint. 15.00
19. Byrd Ashton Jail-Telephone 40.00
20. CAOA S of A-Training 325.00
21. Cartright Adam Sheriff-Overtime & Jail-Telephone 219.48
22. Casey’s General Store Probation-Incidental Exp 39.97
23. City of Flora ESDA-Rent 550.00
24. Chet’s Electric Public Building & Grounds-Repairs to Cty Building 126.99
25. Clay County Health Dept. Jail-Medical Services 81.01
26. CompassWeb S of A & Public Building & Grounds-Computer Work 722.25
27. Conklin Tera Probation-Travel 238.33
28. ES&S Election-Printing, Supplies & Computer Services 9,102.16
29. Fancher Phillip Court Security-Bailiff 1547.60
30. Feldhake Mark Sheriff-Training, Overtime & Uniform Jail-Telephone 1035.15
31. Flora Postmaster ESDA-Postage 94.00
32. Franklin County Detention Jail-Housing of Juveniles 437.60
33. Fritschle Logan Jail-Overtime 291.56
34. Fourth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Public Def & State’s Atty.-Training/Seminars 150.00
35. FS Sheriff-Auto Maint 2155.32
36. GFI Debt Retirement 57.87
37. Greenwood Pat Jail-Telephone 40.00
38. Greenwood Tom Court Security-Bailiff 116.80
39. Goodman Joe Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. 257.72
40. Gross William Jail-Overtime & Court Security Bailiff 1801.56
41. Groves Tony Jail-Overtime & Training 394.76
42. Gulley John Jail-Housing of Juveniles 984.24
43. Hess Lori State’s Atty-Transcript Fees 42.00
44. Heuerman Cory Sheriff-Overtime & Training & Jail-Telephone 976.59
45. Illinois State’s Atty Association State’s Atty-Dues/Subscript 250.00
46. Illinois Office Supply Election-Printing & Supplies 1154.95
47. Indoff Circuit Clk, St Atty, CH, Pub. Def Treas. & Jail-Supplies 1094.76
48. Jacobi James Coroner-Autopsy 3275.00
49. Johnson David Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. 406.67
50. Leib Curtis Probation-Travel 27.32
51. Lewis Elam Sheriff-Overtime & Training, Jail-Telephone 931.83
52. Louisville Post Office Sheriff, Treasurer & Public Defender-Postage 891.62
53. McCollough Mary Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. 73.90
54. McGrew Barb Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. Mileage 77.73
55. Miller Wes Coroner-Travel & Supplies 128.06
56. Miller Office Supplies ESDA, State’s Atty & S of A-Supplies & Maint. 356.40
57. Milner Chad Jail-Telephone & Sheriff-Overtime 603.43
58. Milone Gary Court Atty Fees for Indigents 493.74
59. Myers Andy Sheriff-Incidental Exp. & Jail-Telephone 69.21
60. Myron Courthouse-Supplies 284.49
61. Municipal Utilities Jail, CH, Prob & Hwy-Utilities 704.99
62. Notary Public Bond Court Dues/Subscript 97.00
63. Phillips Ray Court Sec, Jail-Phone & Sheriff-Training & Overtime 1580.65
64. Professional Law Enforcement Sheriff-Training 378.00
65. Quill Election & County Clerk-Supplies 400.10
66. Ray O’Herron Sheriff-Uniforms 825.34
67. Rinehart Chris Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. 215.00
68. Rinehart Mike Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. 130.13
69. RKDixon Courthouse-Debt Retirement 147.03
70. Sav Mor Pharmacy Jail-Medical Services 8.00
71. Schwartz Robbins Misc. Contingencies 100.00
72. Sims Lori State’s Atty-Transcript Fees 63.00
73. Southern Zone Sheriff- Training 150.00
74. Spitzner Mike Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp. & Jail-Phone 118.35
75. Sturm Robert Jail-Overtime & Sheriff Incidental Exp. 109.52
76. Thompson Lyndi Treasurer & County Clerk-Clerical 420.00
77. Thompson Rick Public Building & Grounds – Janitor Exp 900.00
78. Tolliver Debra Treasurer-Overtime 20.50
79. Tungate Sherri State’s Atty-Training 22.25
80. TW Harrison Treasurer-Misc. 30.00
81. USPS S of A-Postage 1430.75
82. Verizon Jail-Telephone 342.00
83. Wabash Telephone Administration, S of A & Jail-Telephone 3560.36
84. Wal-Mart Probation-Incidental Exp 43.50
85. Weidner John Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp 292.43
86. Wex Probation Travel 277.10
87. White County Coroner Coroner Autopsy 240.00
88. Whitehead Ted Adm. Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp 415.00
89. Young’s Pit Stop Sheriff-Auto Maint. 33.00
TOTAL PAID CLAIMS $49,972.21
UNPAIDS
1. Ameren Cips Jail, Sheriff & Hwy -Utilities 2,367.54
2. Butcher Automotive Sheriff-Auto Maint 162.50
3. Byers Printing Company Circuit Clk & Election-Supplies 1,872.80
4. Clay County Advocate Election-Pulbication 1,125.75
5. Clay County Republican Probation & Circuit Clerk-Expenses 140.35
6. Communication Revolving Fund Jail-Telephone 498.55
7. Compass Web State’s Atty & Election-Computer Services 401.50
8. DBS Disposal Jail-Utilities 120.00
9. Effingham Telcom Solutions Jail-Telephone 103.00
10. Election Systems & Systems Election-Supplies 3,297.42
11. Hargis Glass Plus Sheriff-Auto Maint 563.56
12. Heaven’s Mist Bottled Water CH-Supplies 97.50
13. IL Assoc of Cty Board Members Cty Board Members-Per Diem & Exp 675.00
14. Indoff S of A, Circuit Clerk & Probation-Supplies 313.77
15. Kemper CPA Group Administration-Budget Preparation 900.00
16. Midwest Office Supply Probation-Incidental Expenses 76.99
17. Miller Office Equipment Circuit Clerk-Supplies 79.95
18. Quill County Clerk-Supplies 27.57
19. Ray O’Herron Sheriff & Jail-Uniforms 779.64
20. Wells Fargo Vendor Sheriff-Supplies 124.00
21. Zimdars Repairs to County Building 315.00
Total 14,042.39