The Williamson County Board of Commissioners is the legislative branch of county government.
Here are the minutes as provided by Williamson County:
WILLIAMSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 12, 2016 AT 10:06 A.M.
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.
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.
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