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Vermilion County Board met April 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The County Board of Vermilion County, State of Illinois met in the County Board Room in the Vermilion County Administration Building in the City of Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois on the 17th day of April, 2018.

Upon call of the roll, 24 were present, 3 absent. Mr. Bieritz, Mr. Johnson and Ms. Witzel were excused.

Invocation: Mr. Russell

Mr. Morse led the Pledge of Allegiance

Attest: Cathy Jenkins, County Clerk

Chairman Marron in the Chair

Adoption Or Amendment To The Agenda:

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to strike item #11 and to amend the agenda. Motion made by Mr. Weaver. Second by Mr. Bird. Motion carried by acclamation.

Approval Of Minutes:

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to approve minutes as presented. Motion made by Mr. Eakle. Second by Mr. Criswell. Motion carried by acclamation.

I. Report On Claims

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to dispense with the reading of the Report on Claims and place on file. Moved by Mr. Fourez. Second by Mr. Wright.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried by acclamation.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

Report on Claims

March 2018

1 General Fund $ 1,304,015.59

2 IMRF Fund $ 119,565.66

3 Vermilion Co. Health Dept. $ 94,065.64

4 Mental Health 708 Fund $ 122,407.92

5 Liability Insurance Fund $ 83,855.14

6 PSB Rent Fund $ 845,258.77

7 County Highway Fund $ 91,933.50

8 MFT-County Fund $ 48,046.85

9 Law Enforcement Fund $ 23,977.04

10 Indemnity Fund $ -

11 Animal Control Fund $ 52,808.74

13 GIS Automation Fund $ 15,503.72

14 Probation Service Fund $ 14,004.36

15 County Clerk Vital Records $ -

16 911 Fund $ -

17 Township Bridge Program Fund $ -

18 Co. Clerk Tax Automation Fund $ -

19 FICA $ 87,889.42

22 State's Attorney Automation Fund $ -

23 CASA Fund $ -

33 VC Health Insurance Fund $ -

35 Coroner's Automation Fund $ 921.78

36 ROE/Education EIU Fund $ -

37 ROE/Education Fingerprint Fund $ 52.00

41 Capital Improvements Fund $ 398,462.26

42 North Fork Special Serv Area 1 $ 361.41

43 North Fork Special Serv Area 2 $ 136.18

44 North Fork Special Serv Area 3 $ 26.19

48 Law Enforcement Grant $ -

51 Vermilion Manor Nursing Home $ -

52 Electronic Citation Fund $ -

53 ROE/Drug Abuse Prev Program $ -

54 ROE/Direct Services Fund $ 41,691.97

57 ROE/Trustees Fund $ -

58 ROE/Institute Fund $ 328.29

59 ROE /Bus Driver Training Fund $ 225.00

60 ROE/GED Fund $ 104.77

61 MFT-Township Fund $ 130,505.49

62 County Bridge Fund $ 42,617.20

63 Law Library Fund $ 101,054.00

64 Drainage District Fund $ 13,223.00

66 VC Solid Waste Management $ 14,693.73

69 Working Cash Fund $ -

70 County Collection Fund $ 1,212.60

71 Traffic Fee Fund $ -

72 Treasurer Account Fund $ -

73 Inheritance Tax Fund $ -

74 Court Automation Fund $ 5,045.52

75 Court Security Fee Fund $ 12,413.01

76 Recorder Special Fund $ 340.00

77 Deposit Fund $ -

78 Circuit Clerk Oper & Admin $ 446.77

79 Court Document Storage Fund $ 10,428.91

80 Drug Court Fee Fund $ -

81 VC Electronic Monitor $ -

86 Board of Election Fund $ -

87 ROE/State Aid Fund $ -

88 Treasurer Automation Fund $ -

89 Payroll Clearing Fund $ 61,206.79

90 VC Trustee Revolving Fund $ 11,403.46

91 Child Support/Maintenance $ 5,121.89

95 Section 18/CRIS Grant $ -

97 Victim Witness/Atty General $ 2,298.92

99 VC MEG/Exp Multi Jur NARC $ 31,164.47

TOTALS $ 3,788,817.96

prepared by: Bill Wright

Vermilion County Auditor

April 3, 2018

Raffle/Poker Run Application List:

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to dispense with the list and place it on file. Moved by Ms. Mackiewicz. Second by Mr. Morse. Motion carried by acclamation.

I. Audience Comments

None

II. Longevity Awards

Chairman Marron and Bruce Stark presented Longevity Awards to Vermilion County employees for their many years of service.

III. Proclamation – Schlarman Girls Basketball

Nancy O’Kane presented the Schlarman Girls Basketball Team with a Proclamation that April 17th, 2018 has been declared Schlarman Girls Basketball State Championship Day.

IV. Infrastructure Fund – Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement – Village Of Catlin

A. Vermilion County Infrastructure Committee

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Moved by Mr. Hoskins. Second by Mr. Weaver.

Upon call of the roll, 23 voted yes, 4 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Agreement 18-0401)

V. Executive & Legislation (Marron)

A. Resolution: Collection Of Delinquent Taxes

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Moved by Ms. Mackiewicz. Second by Mr. Hoskins.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0402)

VI. Finance (Fourez)

A. Financial Update

Mr. Fourez stated that the finalized figures for the end of February, revenues are running ahead, expenses are running below budget. He stated he would like the Financial Advisor to speak at next month’s meeting and go in depth on Finances.

B. Ordinance: Amendment To The Combined Annual Budget And Appropriation Ordinance For Vermilion County Auditor’s Office

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Moved by Mr. Fourez. Second by Ms. Stark.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Ordinance 18-0403)

VII. Property (Hart)

A. Resolution: Surplus Property – Declaration Of Surplus Vehicle, 2006 Taurus

Mr. Hart entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and approve as presented. Move by Mr. Hart. Second by Ms. Walls.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0404)

VIII. Public Safety (Golden)

A. Ordinance: Amendment To The Combined Annual Budget And Appropriation Ordinance For The Coroner

Mr. Golden entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Move by Mr. Golden. Second by Mr. Wright.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Johnson Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Ordinance 18-0405)

B. Ordinance: Establishing The Number Of Deputy Sheriffs And Correctional Officers

Mr. Golden entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Move by Mr. Golden. Second by Mr. Stark.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0406)

C. Ordinance – Amendment To The Combined Annual Budget And Appropriation Ordinance For The Sheriff’s Department

Mr. Golden entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and approve as presented. Move by Mr. Golden. Second by Mr. Nesbitt.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0407)

IX. Transportation (Eakle)

A. Resolution – Low Bid Award Township Mft Fund – Emulsicoat; (B) Low Bid Award Township Mft Fund 008 Bituminous, Calcium And Seal Coatings

Mr. Eakle entertained a motion to combine A and B and to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Move by Mr. Eakle. Second by Ms. Walls.

Upon call of the roll, 24 voted yes, 3 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0408 and 18-0409)

C. Resolution – Awarding Section

Mr. Eakle entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Move by Mr. Nesbitt. Second by Mr. Fourez.

Upon call of the roll, 23 voted yes, 4 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0410)

D. Resolution – Idot Improvement By County – Fairmount To Sidell

Mr. Eakle entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Move by Mr. Eakle. Second by Mr. Nesbitt.

Upon call of the roll, 23 voted yes, 4 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0411)

E. Resolution – County Bridge Fund – South Ross Township

Mr. Eakle entertained a motion to dispense with the reading and for its passage. Move by Mr. Eakle. Second by Mr. Bird.

Upon call of the roll, 23 voted yes, 4 absent. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Baughn Bird Boyd Butler Criswell Eakle Fourez Golden Green Hart Hoskins Mackiewicz Mockbee Morse Nesbitt O’Kane Stark, Becky Stark, Bruce Turner Walls Weaver West-Monson Wright Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Bieritz Johnson Witzel

(Resolution 18-0412)

X. Executive Session:

Chairman Marron stated there was no need for Executive Session.

XI. Chairman’s Comments/Items Of Information

A. Happy Birthday to Frank Hoskins

B. Committee Chairperson’s Comments: Mr. Golden stated Committee on Committees will not meet, Mr. Fourez stated there will be a regular meeting for the Finance and Budget Committee. Mr. Green stated Health and Ed will not meet, Mr. Hart stated Judicial and Rules will not be a meet. Mr. Nesbitt stated Public Safety will not meet, and Mr. Morse stated Tax and Elections will not meet. Mr. Baughn stated Transportation will not meet, and Ms. Walls stated Technology will not meet, also all of the Board Members have received their tablets.

C. Board Member Comments: Ms. Phearn Butler stated that New Directions Treatment Center will be having a dinner at the New Life Banquet Center on Saturday April, 28th. Mr. Golden thanked Mr. Eakle for filling in at the Transportation Meetings. Mr. Eakle discussed how well the Schlarman Basketball Team had done along with the Coaches. Mr. Hart mentioned that Vic McFadden had organized Georgetown Township Clean Up Day on April 28th. Chairman Marron stated there was a meeting with the Tech Services Department and Building and Grounds in regards to the new building, the communications infrastructure had to be completely redone and on top of a new finance system. Tech Services and Building and Grounds have done a fantastic job on their hard work and dedication to get all of the offices into the Vermilion County Administration Building within in 6 months. Chairman Marron stated he was extremely proud of both departments as they have done amazing work. Formulating a plan on decommissioning the Annex and the EMA building, sorting through items to get rid of. Chairman Marron flew to Washington D.C. on a short trip in regards to the Vermilion County Housing Authority and is in no hurry to appoint new members to the Board until issues are resolved. All County Board Members now have their Tablets and Tech Services will assist anyone with questions and moving away from paper entirely unless asked on Agenda’s. Saturday April 28th was a fundraiser/rummage sale at the Tilton Community Center to support the Vermilion County Animal Shelter and Humane Society of Danville and Hoopeston Rescue Team.

XII. Appointments For April 2018 (Appointments Are In Bold):

Chairman Marron entertained a motion for concurrence with the following appointments. Moved by Mr. Weaver. Second by Ms. West-Monson. Motion carried by voice vote.

The following appointment is for the Vermilion County Infrastructure Committee with no expiration:

Application on file: Adam Hart, 111 Warner Ave. Georgetown, IL 61846 with no expiration.

Application on file: Chuck Nesbitt, PO Box 454 Catlin, IL 61817 with no expiration.

Application on file: A.J. Wright, 607 E. 7th St. Danville, IL 61832 with no expiration.

The following appointment is for the Allerton Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: John Cutsinger, PO Box 51 202 Vermilion St. Allerton, IL. 61810

Application on file: John Cutsinger, PO Box 51 202 Vermilion St. Allerton, IL 61810

The following appointment is for the Carroll Township Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: William Boyer, 205 Mill St. PO Box 50 Indianola, IL 61850

Application on file: William Boyer, 205 Mill St. PO Box 50 Indianola, IL 61850

The following appointment is for the Catlin Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Tad Beddow, 704 Westwood Drive, PO Box 922 Catlin, IL 61817

Application on file: Tad Beddow, 704 Westwood Drive, PO Box 922 Catlin, IL 61817

The following appointment is for the Danville Sanitary District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Donnie Ritter, 14169 E. 2200 N. Rd. Danville, IL 61832

Application on file: Donnie Ritter, 14169 E. 2200 N. Rd. Danville, IL 61832

The following appointment is for the Dougherty Cemetery Board term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Barbara Moore, 202 E. South St. Fairmount, IL 61841

Application on file: Barbara Moore, 202 E. South St. Fairmount, IL 61841

Term Expiring: Stacey Moore, 202 E. South St. Fairmount, IL 61841

Application on file: Stacey Moore, 202 E. South St. Fairmount, IL 61841

The following appointment is for the FMC Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Gary Wolfe, 18105 N. 350 E. Rd. Fithian, IL 61844

Application on file: Gary Wolfe, 18105 N. 350 E. Rd. Fithian, IL 61844

The following appointment is for the Georgetown Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Ed Shirley, 503 W. West. St. Georgetown, IL 61846

Application on file: Ed Shirley, 503 W. West. St. Georgetown, IL 61846

The following appointment is for the Kickapoo Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Tim Rollins, 19382 N. 1370 E. Rd. Danville, IL 61832

Application on file: Tim Rollins, 19382 N. 1370 E. Rd. Danville, IL 61832

The following appointment is for the Lynch Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: William Powell, 419 E. 14th St. Danville, IL 61832

Application on file: William Powell, 419 E. 14th St. Danville, IL 61832

The following appointment is for the Oakwood Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Terry Hume, 204 Barbara Drive, Oakwood, IL 61858

Application on file: Terry Hume, 204 Barbara Drive, Oakwood, IL 61858

The following appointment is for the Rossville Fire Protection District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Richard Simpson, Jr. 18401 E. 3750 N. Rd. Hoopeston, IL 60942

Application on file: Richard Simpson, Jr. 18401 E. 3750 N. Rd. Hoopeston, IL 60942

The following appointment is for the Sidell Fire and Rescue term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: James Phebus, 303 S. Chicago St. Sidell, IL 61876

Application on file: James Phebus, 303 S. Chicago St. Sidell, IL 61876

The following appointment is for the Westville-Belgium Sanitary District term expiring May 2018:

Term Expiring: Bruce Cappello, 223 Hickman St. Westville, IL 61883

Application on file: Bruce Cappello, 223 Hickman St. Westville, IL 61883

XIII. Readings For April 2018:

The following announcement(s) are for the Vermilion County Conservation District.

Term Expiring: Perry Jaynes 213 Heritage Trace, Danville, IL 61834

Application on file: Perry Jaynes 213 Heritage Trace, Danville, IL 61834

The following announcement(s) are for Olivet Public Water District.

Term Expiring: Ray Garcia, 5300 Olivet Rd. Georgetown, IL 61846

Application on file: Ray Garcia, 5300 Olivet Rd. Georgetown, IL 61846

The following announcement(s) are for the Vermilion Farmland Assessment Review Committee.

Term Expiring: Marsha Mohr 4543 E. 800 N. Rd. Fairmount, IL 61844

Application on file: Marsha Mohr 4543 E. 800 N. Rd. Fairmount, IL 61844

Announcements For April 2018:

The following announcement(s) are for the Vermilion County Housing Authority.

Term Expiring: Tyrone O’Riley, 902 N. State St. Westville, IL 61883

Application on file: Tyrone O’Riley, 902 N. State St. Westville, IL 61883

XIV. Vacancies (Carryovers)

Maple Grove Drn. Dist.:

Term Expired:

Luke Janosik, did not reapply in August, 2010

Vermilion Grove Drn. Dist.:

Term Expired:

Gary Weathers, did not reapply in August, 2010

Steve Pearson, did not reapply in August, 2011

Richard Land, did not reapply in August, 2012

Salem Cem. Board:

Term Expired:

John Sasseen, did not reapply in September, 2000

Fred Butcher, did not reapply in August, 2004

Kathryn Butcher, did not reapply in August, 2008

Fthn Mnce Strns Cem:

Term Expired:

H. D. Ward, did not reapply in April, 2012

Robert D. Richards, did not reapply in April, 2013

William H. Eichorst, did not reapply in April, 2014

Jan H. McGlaughlin, did not reapply in April, 2016

Olivet Pbl Wtr Dist:

Term Expired:

Gary Stokes, did not reapply in February, 2012

Greg Edwards, did not reapply in February, 2015

Troy Brooks, did not reapply in May, 2016

Nrth Frk Spcl Svc Area:

Term Expired:

Thomas Beckner, did not reapply in January, 2015

Allen Rutan, did not reapply in January, 2015

D. Stan Seaman, did not reapply in January, 2015

Union Drn #3 12056:

Term Expired:

Joe Ford, did not reapply in June, 2014

Rankin Fire Dist. #10117:

Term Expired:

Rex Greene, did not reapply in July, 2015

Rossville Fire:

Moved from Area:

Monte Silver

Rose Cemetery Board:

Term Expired:

Harlan Smith, did not reapply in July, 2016

F. Wendell Smith, did not reapply in July, 2016

Plsnt View Drn Dist:

Term Expired:

James Darr, did not reapply in July, 2016

Rossvl Area Ambulance:

Term Expired:

Joe Buck, did not reapply in February 2016

Moved From Area:

Ronald Schmohe

Hoopeston Drn Dist:

Term Expired:

Scott Leemon, did not reapply in September 2016

Center Creek Drn Dist #8206:

Term Expired:

Wayne Rademacher, did not reapply in September 2017

Ellis Drainage Dist #9609:

Term Expired:

Carl Clarks, did not reapply in September 2017

Union Drainage District # 12056:

Term Expired:

Chris Crawford, did not reapply in September 2017

Eastern Illinois Economic Development Authority:

Set to Expire January 2018

Term Expired: Todd Lee

4 Year Term 01/2018 – 01/2022

Declined Re-Appointment

XV. Clerk’s Table

All items are now available online at http://www.vercounty.org/coclerk_table_2016.htm

XVI. Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. to Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 6 p.m.

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