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The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 11 to appoint Bennie Vick to sheriff.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the county:

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 11, 2016 AT 10:08 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:08 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois, in

a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Discussion had on the Whiteash Sewerage and USDA Bonds Funds. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, recessing this meeting until 1:15 p.m. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron

Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Meeting reconvened at 1:35 p.m. Roll call was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Present; Brent Gentry, Present; Ron Ellis, Present. All members present.

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 12, 2016 AT 10:01 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:01 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and the Village of Bush. Roll

call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The County Website and Email Storage was tabled at this time. Discussion had with Williamson County IT John Miller. No action taken.

Discussion had on the Department of Public Health- Fetal Alcohol Compliance. A letter will be sent from the Chairman to show compliance.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving the minutes of the following meetings: December 8, 2015- 10:16 a.m.; December 17, 2015- 10:30 a.m.;

December 17, 2015- 1:20 p.m. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, voting to keep the following Executive Minutes closed: June 30, 1987; October 29, 1999; October 3, 2000; February

22, 2001; March 27, 2001; May 21, 2001; July 5, 2001; August 28, 2001; September 18, 2001; November 21, 2001; February 25, 2002; May 17, 2002; August 16,

2002; August 20, 2002; October 15, 2002; January 22, 2009; May 4, 2010; July 1, 2010; July 20, 2010; November 22, 2010; March 22, 2011; July 15, 2011; July 18,

2011; September 1, 2011; February 14, 2012; January 8, 2013; April 2, 2013; December 15, 2014; January 21, 2015. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea;

Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

Animal Control- Presented by Warden Terry Watts

EMA- Presented by Coordinator Kelly Huddleston

General Assistance and Village of Whiteash- Presented by Fayth Geuin

Shannon Johnson, Director of the Williamson County Tourism Bureau was present to discuss the Eclipse that is expected August 21, 2017 and the tourism that it will bring

to Williamson County. Discussion had, no action taken.

The following reports were accepted:

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures November 2015

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures Semi-Annual Report June 1, 2015- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures Annual Report December 1, 2014- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Vital Records Fund November 30, 2015

County Clerk Vital Records Fund Semi-Annual Report June 1, 2015- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Vital Records Fund Annual Report December 1, 2014- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund November 2015

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund Semi-Annual Report June 1, 2015- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund Annual Report December 1, 2014- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund November 2015

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund Semi-Annual Report June 1, 2015- November 30, 2015

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund Annual Report December 1, 2014- November 30, 2015

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance November 30, 2015

Williamson County Public Defender Report December 2015

Regional Office of Education Quarterly Report

ROE Statement of Condition of the Office Account

ROE Statement of Condition of the Distributive Fund

ROE Statement of Condition of the Institute Fund

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-01- RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION TO THE TRANSFER OF COUNTY MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea.

All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the plat of Dunn Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea;

Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The Strawberry Fields Subdivision was tabled at this time. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-02- RECONVEYANCE- CAROLINE MURPHY. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-03- SALE TO NEW OWNER- KAMETRE A ADKINSON. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-04-STATE’S ATTORNEY APPELLATE PROSECUTOR RESOLUTION. Roll

call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-05- CROSSWALK COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY BOARD APPOINTMENT

OF RON MITCHELL AND BRENT GENTRY. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Gentry’s terms commence on today’s date and are due to expire December 31, 2017. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-06- GREATER EGYPT REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT OF JIM MARLO. Mr. Marlo’s term commences on today’s date and is due to expire December 31, 2016. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-07- PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS

SOMERS. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-08- WILLIAMSON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH “708” BOARD

APPOINTMENTS OF JIM BALES, MICHELLE HAMILTON, AND JIM MARLO. Mr. Bales, Ms. Hamilton, and Mr. Marlo’s terms commence on today’s date and are due to

expire December 31, 2019. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-01-12-09- WILLIAMSON COUNTY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD

APPOINTMENT OF BENNIE VICK. Sheriff Vick’s term commences on today’s date and is due to expire on January 1, 2019. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo,

Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The Highway 37 North Water District appointment was tabled. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, for a 15 minute recess. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All

members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Meeting reconvened at 11:35 a.m. Roll call was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Present; Brent Gentry, Present; Ron Ellis, Present. All members present.

James Mayer, owner of Mayer Networks & Branding, was present to discuss their proposal for the County’s new website and email storage. Discussion had.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the proposal of $2,810.00 from Mayer Networks & Branding for the County’s new website. Roll call vote

was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until February 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT 10:07 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:07 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Frontier quote in the amount of $2,302.80 for new phones for Probation. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the opening of the Whiteash Repair and Replacement fund and the transfer of $12,000.00 from the USDA

Bond Fund into the Whiteash Repair and Replacement Fund. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present

voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had regarding the Whiteash squad car. A letter will be sent out to local law enforcement agencies and sealed bids will be accepted until March 15, 2016. The

minimum bid will be $5,000.00.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving the minutes of January 11, 2016. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea;

Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The following The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

Economic Development- Presented by Director, Celeste Sollers

EMA- Presented by EMA Coordinator, Kelly Huddleston

General Assistance & Village of Whiteash Update- Presented by Fayth Geuin

Williamson County IT- Presented by IT, John Miller

Williamson County Recycling- Presented by Kevin Robbins

Williamson County Circuit Clerk’s Office- Presented by Circuit Clerk, Angie Kochan

The following reports were accepted:

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures December 2015

County Clerk Vital Records Fund December 31, 2015

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund December 2015

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund December 2015

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance December 31, 2015

Williamson County Public Defender Report January 2016

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-02-09-10- 2016 MFT MAINTENANCE APPROVAL. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-02-09-11- RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT LOAD LIMIT ON

DYKERSBURG ROAD (CH 5). Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the plat of Strawberry Fields. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron

Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-02-09-12- SALE TO NEW OWNER- KEVIN J FERGUSON. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting ORDINANCE NO. 16-02-09-01- AN ORDINANCE TO ADD TERRITORY TO THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY

ENTERPRISE ZONE- WILLIAMSON COUNTY. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea;

motion carried.

The Highway 37 North Water District Appointment was tabled. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until March 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois, in

a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. Animal Control Warden Terry Watts and Assessor Jeff Robinson were present to discuss their budget.

No action taken.

Commissioner Gentry left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adjourning this meeting until March 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Not Present; Ron Ellis, Yea. Two members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT 1:04 P.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1:04 p.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-02-11-13- POLLING PLACE RELOCATIONS. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Not Present. Two members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until March 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Not Present. Two members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 17, 2016 AT 9:12 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:12 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion,

Illinois, in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Amended Budget. No action taken.

State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti, Treasurer Brinson Venable, Public Defender Alex Fine, Sheriff Bennie Vick, Captain Tyner, Lieutenant Ferrell from the Sheriff’s Department,

and Circuit Clerk Angie Kochan were present to discuss their budgets. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the Tentative Amended 2015/2016 Budget. This will remain available for 15 days for inspection. Roll

call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until March 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. for a Special Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 2, 2016 AT 9:06 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 9:06 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting the 2015/2016 Final Amended Budget. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry,

Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-03-02-14- AMENDED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION- DECEMBER 1, 2015-

NOVEMBER 30, 2016. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-03-02-15- HIGHWAY 37 NORTH WATER DISTRICT APPOINTMENT OF MICKEY

GARRETT. Mr. Garrett is appointed to fill the remainder of Mr. Roach’s term commencing on today’s date and due to expire May 1, 2016. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken

as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 8, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had regarding a surplus auction for the County. No action taken.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving the Frontier internet upgrade for $1,000 per month. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo,

Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Williamson County Government Williamson County

State’s Attorney (Support Staff) and The Laborers’ International Union of North America, The Southern and Central Illinois Laborers’ District Council and Laborers’ Local

773. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had on Whiteash Sewer Hook-up fees. No action taken.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving the minutes of the following meetings: January 12, 2016- 10:01 a.m.; February 9, 2016- 10:07 a.m.;

February 9, 2016- 1:30 p.m.; February 11, 2016- 1:04 p.m.; February 17, 2016- 9:12 a.m.; March 2, 2016- 9:06 a.m. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent

Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

Economic Development- Presented by Director, Celeste Sollers

Animal Control- Presented by Warden, Terry Watts

General Assistance & Village of Whiteash Update- Presented by Fayth Geuin

The following reports were accepted:

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures January 2016

County Clerk Vital Records Fund January 31, 2016

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund January 2016

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund January 2016

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance January 31, 2016

Williamson County Public Defender Report February 2016

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the Galloway Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron

Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-03-08-16 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING GREG SMOTHERS AS COUNTY

ENGINEER. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-03-08-17- SALE TO NEW OWNER- CITY OF MARION. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-03-08-18- SALE TO NEW OWNER- CLINT L. NORMAN. Roll call vote was taken

as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-03-08-19- FRANKLIN WILLIAMSON BI-COUNTY HEALTH BOARD

REAPPOINTMENTS OF BRENT GENTRY AND DALLAS DUTY. Mr. Gentry’s term commences on July 1, 2016 and is due to expire June 30, 2017 and Mr. Duty’s term

commences on July, 1, 2016 and is due to expire June 30, 2019. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present

voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 18, 2016 AT 10:05 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:05 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois, in

a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

The Whiteash Squad car and Shotgun bids were opened at this time. The bids were as follows:

Village of Pittsburg- $6,000.00

Pope County Sheriff’s Department- $6,500.00

Village of Goreville- $7,657.00

There were no bids for the shotgun.

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 24, 2016 AT 9:15 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, accepting the bid of $7,657.00 from the Village of Goreville for the Whiteash Squad Car. The shotgun will also be

included. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The Recycling Cellphone was tabled at this time. No action taken.

Discussion had regarding the Village of Whiteash sewer system. No action taken.

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 12, 2016 AT 1:22 P.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1:22 p.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois, in

a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had regarding the Jail Administrator position. Sheriff Bennie Vick and Auditor Kim Meyer were present. Discussion had, no action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until May 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 12, 2016 AT 10:06 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 10:06 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had regarding the Village of Whiteash sewer hook-up fee. A revision of the Village of Pittsburg contract will be required. Discussion had, no action taken.

Discussion had regarding the cellphone for Kevin Robbins who operates the Williamson County Recycling Program. A smartphone will be purchased in order for Mr.

Robbins to be able to check his county emails. A data package will be required.

Discussion had regarding the Williamson County Spring Clean-up day. The clean-up day will be on May 21, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Williamson County

Highway Department. Further details are to come.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the General Dynamics & County Dog Pound Extended Lease Agreement. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Illinois FOP Labor Council and County of Williamson and Williamson County Sheriff Williamson

County Lodge No. 197 Deputy Bargaining Unit Contract. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting

Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the University of Illinois Extension Budget contingent upon the County’s portion being reduced to

$118,135.00. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had regarding the Village of Cambria’s repeater that was recently damaged by a fire. Chris Tropani from Novacom was present. The repeater and the

equipment building are owned by Williamson County Government. Discussion had regarding the replacement of the repeater and repair to the building as well as the

insurance. Tom Couch, of Gentry-Couch Inc., was also present.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the minutes of March 8, 2016- 10:00 a.m.; March 18, 2016- 10:05 a.m.; and March 24, 2016- 9:15 a.m.

Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

Economic Development- Presented by Director, Celeste Sollers

General Assistance & Village of Whiteash Update- Presented by Fayth Geuin

The following reports were accepted:

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures February 2016

County Clerk Vital Records Fund February 29, 2016

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund February 2016

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund February 2016

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance February 29, 2016

Williamson County Public Defender Report March 2016

Regional Office of Education Quarterly Report

Annual Report Brinson W. Venable Tax Collector 2013-2014

Annual Report Brinson W. Venable Tax Collector 2014-2015

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the tractor purchase of two John Deere Tractors for $126,730.38 as presented by Highway

Superintendent, Greg Smothers, contingent upon the proposed bid of the equipment building coming in at $150,000.00 or lower. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim

Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the purchase of a service truck as presented by Highway Superintendent Greg Smothers in the

amount of 67,590.00 from Marion Ford. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion

carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Subdivision Vacation- Wayne Estates. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent

Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the New Subdivision- Charleston Village Estate- Phase 1. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim

Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The Sunset Lake Subdivision was tabled. No action taken.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-04-12-20- RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY COUNTY UNDER THE

ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE- GRASSY ROAD. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea;

motion carried.

The Circuit Clerk Fees Resolution was tabled. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-04-12-22- FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE KNOWN AND

DESIGNATED AS THE LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL ORDINANCE IN THE COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON, STATE OF ILLINOIS AND DATED MAY 13, 2014. Roll call

vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-04-12-23- PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS OF DOUGLAS

WILLIAMS AND RON SHEW. Mr. Williams and Mr. Shew’s appointments commence on May 1, 2016 and are due to expire April 30, 2021. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

John Miller, Williamson County IT, gave his status report. Discussion had regarding the Dell Sonic Wall Maintenance Contract.

Discussion had on FY 2016/2017 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until 1:15 p.m. for a Special Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo,

Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 21, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the bid for the Equipment Building for the Highway Department from Evrard Strang in the amount of

$138,644.00. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had regarding FY 2016/2017 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until May 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MAY 10, 2016 AT 10:06 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 10:06 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

General Assistance & Village of Whiteash Update- Presented by Fayth Geuin

Williamson County IT- Presented by John Miller

Williamson County Recycling- Presented by Kevin Robbins

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Local Government Health Plan Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement FY17 Amendment was

tabled at this time. No action taken.

Discussion had regarding a Village of Whiteash sewer adjustment due to a water break at a residence. No action taken.

The Special Event Liquor License and Fireworks permit for the Marion Elks were tabled at this time. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the minutes of the following meetings: April 12, 2016- 10:06 a.m.; April 12, 2016- 1:22 p.m.; April 21,

2016- 10:00 a.m. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The following reports were accepted:

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures March 2016

County Clerk Vital Records Fund March 31, 2016

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund March 2016

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund March 2016

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance March 31, 2016

Williamson County Public Defender Report April 2016

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving to Vacate Lot 13 in Magnolia Estates 5th Addition. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim

Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Magnolia Estates 6th Addition Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo,

Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The Circuit Clerk Fees Resolution was tabled. No action taken.

The Continuation of Employee Health Insurance Benefits through Retiree Health Insurance Williamson County, Illinois Resolution was tabled. No action taken.

The Elected County Officials Salary Resolution was tabled. No action taken.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-10-21- SALE TO NEW OWNER- SHARMISHA BENJAMIN. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, appointing the following members to the Farmland Assessment Board: Tom Miller, John Biver, and Pat Henry. Roll

call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-10-24- WILLIAMSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

APPOINTMENTS OF STEVE LAND AND MATT LEE. Mr. Land and Mr. Lee’s appointments shall commence on today’s date and are due to expire April 30, 2019. Roll call

vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-10-25- WILLIAMSON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD

APPOINTMENT OF DAVID MELBY. Mr. Melby’s term commences on May 22, 2016 and is due to expire May 21, 2021. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea;

Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-10-26- CORINTH WATER DISTRICT APPOINTMENT OF LUANN

ANDERSON. Ms. Anderson’s term commences on today’s date and is due to expire April 30, 2021. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea;

Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-10-27- HIGHWAY 37 NORTH WATER DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS OF

MICKEY GARRETT AND TOM BUBANOVICH. Mr. Garrett and Mr. Bubanovich’s terms commence on today’s date and are due to expire April 30, 2021. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, recessing this meeting until Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. for a Reconvened Meeting. Roll call vote was

taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

RECOVENED MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MAY 11, 2016 AT 10:45 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion,

Illinois, in a reconvened meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Brent Gentry and seconded by Jim Marlo, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-11-28- ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS SALARIES. Contingent upon the

paragraph addition for the State’s Attorney’s salary be added as per discussion. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All

members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Local Government Health Plan

Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement FY17 Amendment. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present

voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-10-19-29- CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE

BENEFITS THROUGH RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE WILLIAMSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis,

Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had with County Treasurer and County Auditor regarding the Fixed Asset Program. Discussion had, no action taken.

Discussion had on FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until June 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MAY 13, 2016 AT 9:15 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois, in a

special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-13-30- REAL ESTATE TAXES PAYMENT AND PENALTY DATES. Roll call

vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until June 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MAY 19, 2016 AT 3:07 P.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 3:07 p.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the resignation of Don Smith from the Williamson County Fire Protection District Board. Roll call

vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Not Present. Two members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-05-19-31- WILLIAMSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

APPOINTMENT OF DAVID ANDERSON. Mr. Anderson will serve the remainder of Mr. Smith’s term commencing on today’s date and due to expire April 30, 2018. Roll

call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Not Present. Two members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Commissioner Ellis arrived at 3:25 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners met with representatives of the Public Building Commission along with Tom Couch of Gentry & Couch to discuss the flooding at the

Williamson County Court House. Discussion was had regarding the damage and costs of the flooding. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until June 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 14, 2016 AT 10:03 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:03 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

The following departments were present and presented their monthly status report:

Williamson County Animal Control- Presented by Terry Watts

EMA- Presented by Kelly Urhahn

General Assistance & Village of Whiteash Update- Presented by Fayth Geuin

Williamson County IT- Presented by John Miller

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Special Event Liquor License for the Marion Elks for July 2-3, 2016 at their Lake of Egypt property.

Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Fireworks Permit for the Marion Elks for July 2-3, 2016 at their Lake of Egypt property. Roll call vote

was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the Mutual Aid Agreement between DuQuoin Emergency Management Agency and Williamson

County Emergency Management Agency. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion

carried.

Motion made by Ron Ellis and seconded by Jim Marlo, approving the minutes of the following meetings: May 10, 2016- 10:06 a.m.; May 11, 2016- 10:45 a.m.; May 13,

2016- 9:15 a.m.; and May 19, 2016- 3:07 p.m. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion

carried.

The following reports were accepted:

County Clerk Statement of Revenues and Expenditures April 2016

County Clerk Vital Records Fund April 30, 2016

County Clerk Mobile Home Trust Fund April 2016

County Clerk Real Estate Trust Fund April 2016

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance April 30, 2016

Williamson County General and Trust Fund Cash Balance May 31, 2016

Semi-Annual Treasurer’s Report- December 1, 2015- May 31, 2016

Williamson County Public Defender Report May 2016

Regional Office of Education Quarterly Report

Discussion had regarding a new office plotter for the Williamson County Highway Department. The Board of Commissioners gave Williamson County Highway

Superintendent Greg Smothers approval for the purchase of the office plotter.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the Hamilton Cedar Grove Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent

Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the Sunset Lake Estates Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent

Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, approving the Waide Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron

Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

The Circuit Clerk Fee Resolution was tabled. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-06-14-32- SALE TO NEW OWNER- CITY OF MARION- 07-18-450-002. Roll call

vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16-06-14-33- FERGES WATER DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENT OF DAVID

FRICK. Mr. Frick’s term commences on today’s date and is due to expire May 1, 2021. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea.

All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Johnston City Chief of Police William Starke was present to discuss his concern over the ambulance issue in Johnston City in regards to Williamson County Ambulance

Service. Richard Collier, owner of Williamson County Ambulance Service, was also present. Chief Starke approached the Board regarding the adoption of a contract with

an exclusive ambulance service for Williamson County. The Board agreed that the issue was between the City of Johnston City and the ambulance provider. Discussion

had, no action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Brent Gentry, adjourning this meeting until July 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as

follows: Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JULY 6, 2016 AT 9:15 A.M.

STATE OF ILLINOIS )

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion, Illinois,

in a special meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners with the following members present:

Jim Marlo, Chairman

Brent Gentry, Commissioner

Ron Ellis, Commissioner

Attest: Amanda Barnes, County Clerk and Recorder

Discussion had regarding the Village of Whiteash sewer hook-up fees.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, approving the Whiteash sewer inspection fee in the amount of $250.00. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Jim

Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.

Discussion had regarding FY 2015/2016 Budgeting and Strategic Planning. No action taken.

Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Ron Ellis, adjourning this meeting until July 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting. Roll call vote was taken as follows:

Jim Marlo, Yea; Brent Gentry, Yea; Ron Ellis, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried.