The White County Board met Sept. 23 to consider joining the upcoming bicentennial celebration.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"White County Board is located at PO Box 339, Carmi, IL 62821."
White County Board Meeting
September 13, 2016
9:00 a.m.
A regular meeting of the White County Board begun and holden this 13th day of September 2016 in the Courtroom of the White County Courthouse in the City of Carmi.
Chairman Trout called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Clerk Dozier called the roll with Dosher, Ray, Usery, Puckett and Trout all present.
Mr. Ray stated that he would like to observe a moment of silence in honor of those fallen on 911. He stated at the end of that time he would also like for everyone to join in and say the pledge. Everyone observed the moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Trout stated that the Board should have the Pledge at each meeting lead by a different Board member each month.
Chairman Trout asked the Board if they had received copies of the minutes of the previous meeting and were there any additions, changes or deletions. Mr. Usery made a motion that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be waived and that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as proposed writing. Mr. Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board for a motion to approve all current bills. Mr. Dosher made a motion to pay all current bills, seconded by Usery. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Clerk Dozier stated that she will be having problems with her election budget. The State Board usually pays for the voter registration system which is around $8,000.00 and they will not be reimbursing that cost this year. Clerk Dozier also explained that Insurance Audit and inspection were preparing to bid the county’s liability insurance. She stated that the advertisement will run for the next two weeks in the paper insurance agents must quote three companies that they wish to quote and the order they will quote them. The bids are due December 5, 2016.
Mr. Denton Aud, State’s Attorney informed the Board that his office, law enforcement and the Court system are implementing a Change Program. This program will be to help those individuals who are wanting help in recovering from drug addiction. As part of the program individuals will be able to turn over drugs, needles and other paraphernalia without recourse. Mr. Aud stated that it was appropriate to announce the program at this meeting because September is National Recovery month.
Mr. Brian Ray, County Engineer, stated that a few of the townships have begun oil and chipping and the rest of the townships will follow in the next few weeks. Mr. Ray stated that the County chipping will start tomorrow. Mr. Ray stated that his long term goal for the Highway department is starting to invest in some new equipment. He stated that he has tried to save some funds for this investment. Mr. Ray stated that he would like a small track hoe, a large tractor and a new Dump Truck. He stated he would like to do this over the next three years and he would like to do it without borrowing a lot of monies.
Mr. Don Puckett, stated that Sheriff Maier was unable to attend the meeting. He has submitted his report in writing to the Board. (There is no report submitted to the Clerk to be held in the Board file) He stated that he and two other counties were going together to train their officers in the Prisoner Rape
Eliminator. The cost of the training is $3,300.00 and by splitting that amount between three counties it would be minimal.
Mr. Adam Allen, Director of the Ambulance service stated that the ambulance service took in over $55,000.00.00 for the month of August, but there is a discrepancy between what they have received and what the Treasurer has deposited.
The next 9-1-1 meeting will be held on Monday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Chris Marsh, Coroner, submitted his report in writing.
Chairman Trout stated that the latest jail inspection could be found in the County Clerk’s Office. Mr. Puckett stated that the jail passed the inspection with flying colors.
Chairman Trout introduced Mr. Charles Nolan of the Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Nolan gave a brief overview of the financial state of the district and that it was only surviving because of dedicated employees. He thanked the Board for their continued support. Mr. Nolan asked for the yearly $2,500.00 contribution. Mr. Dosher made a motion to contribute $2,500 to the Soil and Water Conservation District. Motion seconded by Usery. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Mr. Puckett stated that he met with Jade Money from Clear Wave. He stated that the quote is for internet and telephone. Clerk Dozier stated that to run the Clear Wave to the Courthouse telephone system would only be around $200.00 for the line and around $200.00 for the IT person to be available. However she could not get a quote to replace the line between the State’s Attorney’s office and the Courthouse. The people she talked with did not have access to bucket truck to run the line.
Mr. Puckett explained that New Wave has high speed internet running into the City/County jail and that for $155.00 a month for internet they will run all the lines necessary and the only thing that will be necessary is the IT person being available. Mr. Puckett made a motion to change internet service from Frontier to New Wave. Motion seconded by Ray. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Mr. Kenneth Koebele gave a presentation for Aflac and a whole life insurance that would be used under the existing Section 125.
Chairman Trout stated that the next item on the agenda was to consider joining the Southern Illinois Consortium for the Bi-Centennial Celebration. He stated if the Board was interested they wanted a resolution adopted and passed and was expecting some fund raising. Mr. Ray stated that at this point in time he was not interested in committing the County to the Bi-Centennial Committee, seconded by Usery. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to consider the resignation of Ezra Millspaugh from the White County Housing Authority Board. Mr. Ray made a motion to accept his resignation, seconded by Usery. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Mr. Denton Aud presented a resolution to declare a copy machine in his office excess equipment so that he may be able to donate it to the Guardian center.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, 55 ILCS 5/5-1005 provides that the County Board has the power “to sell and convey or lease any real or personal estate owned by the county.”
WHEREAS, the White County State’s Attorney’s Office has acquired a new copy machine with the former copy machine, a Toshiba Estudio 255 serial #CNF910932, now constituting excess property;
WHEREAS, the Guardian Center, a not-for-profit, child advocacy center that operates in White County, desires to receive the excess copy machine to use in the operation of their office;
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF WHITE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1005 the County Board declares:
1. The Toshiba Estudio 255 serial #CNF910932 that was formally used by the White County
State’s Attorney’s Office is excess property; 2. The Toshiba Estudio 255 serial #CNF910932 is conveyed to the Guardian Center.
ADOPTED AT CARMI, ILLINOIS THIS 13TH September, 2016
Wesley “Wes” Trout White County Board Chairman
Attest:
Paula Dozier White County Clerk
Mr. Usery made a motion to declare the copier excess and approve the donation to the Guardian Center, seconded by Puckett. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to consider the appointment of Ronald Gwaltney as Commissioner to the Mud Creek Drainage District for a term that will expire on the First Tuesday of September, 2019. Mr. Dosher made a motion to appoint Ronald Gwaltney as Commissioner to Mud Creek Drainage. Motion seconded by Ray. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to consider the appointment of Daniel L. Harris as Commissioner to the Granny Tweedle Levee District for a term that will expire on the First Tuesday of September 2019. Mr. Trout made a motion to appoint Daniel L. Harris to the Granny Tweedle Levee District. Motion seconded by Dosher. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout stated that the next item was to consider the resignation of Brian Ray from the 9-1-1 Board. Mr. Trout made a motion to accept the resignation of Brian Ray from the 9-1-1 Board. Motion seconded by Puckett. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout stated that the next meeting will be Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Ray made a motion to recess this meeting until November 15, 2016 because General Election Day falls on the next meeting date. Motion seconded by Puckett. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
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