The White County Board met Nov. 15 to purchase ambulance equipment.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
WHITE COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Chairman Trout reconvened the September 13th White County Board meeting on November 15,
2016 in the Courtroom of the White County Courthouse in the City of Carmi.
Mr. Mike Ray lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk Dozier called the roll with Dosher, Ray, Usery, Puckett and Trout all present.
Chairman Trout stated that the first item on the agenda was to adopt the budget. The Chairman
gave a brief overview of the income and expenditures and stated that the budget is balanced. Mr. Ray
made a motion to adopt the budget, seconded by Usery. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked for a motion to adopt the tax levies for White County, Coleman
Rehabilitation, Extension Council Service and the Egyptian Health Department. Chairman Trout
explained that the levy complies with Truth and Taxation, because the Board did not exceed the 105%.
Mr. Dosher made a motion to adopt the levies, seconded by Ray. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Mr. Usery made a motion to adjourn the September meeting, seconded by Puckett. Motion
carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout called the November 15th meeting to order.
Clerk Dozier called the roll with Dosher, Ray, Usery, Puckett and Trout all present.
Chairman Trout asked the Board if they had received 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 minutes of the previous meeting be approved
as proposed in writing. Motion seconded by Dosher. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to approve the payment of all current bills. Mr. Usery made a
motion to pay all current bills, seconded by Puckett. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Mr. Adam Allen, Director of the White County Ambulance Service, stated that he and Chairman
Trout met with Zoll equipment about the new heart monitors. Zoll has approved a payment plan for the
County. The cost of the new heart moniters is $104,381.13. Zoll will allow us to make a payment once a
year for three years in the amount of $34,793.71. (Zoll monitors were the only ones that would be
compatible with the existing ambulance equipment. If other monitors were used then several other
pieces of equipment would have to be purchased so that the equipment would be compatible.) Mr.
Allen invited the Board to the Ambulance Service Christmas Party on December 16th @ 6:00 p.m. at the
Lions Club.
Mr. Doug Maier stated that the City/County Jail Committee has met and that his report was
submitted in writing.
Chairman Trout stated that the next 9-1-1 meeting will be held November 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Courtroom.
Mr. Chris Marsh, White County Coroner, presented his report for September and October 2016
in writing. Mr. Marsh apologized for not submitting the September report in a timely manner. Mr.
Marsh stated that after attending his last Coroner’s conference, he has made a decision to raise the
morgue fees.
Chairman Trout asked that item 17 a presentation of hospitalization insurance from the Hope
Trust be moved up to item 13 and item 13 be changed to 17.
Mr. Alex Snedeker and Ray Diel presented the figures for hospitalization through the Hope
Trust. Mr. Snedeker recommended the Option 2500 in the amount of $626.00 per month per employee.
He stated that as time goes along they will be able to tweek the county insurance to mold into a good fit
for the employees. Mr. Snedeker advised that because the deductible is 2500.00 the County will
reimburse the individuals that have to use the medical the difference in those deductibles. Mr. Dosher
made a motion to move the hospitalization insurance to the Hope Trust, seconded by Usery. Motion
carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to consider the re-appointment of Cindy Conley and Katherine
Sands to the IllinoiSouth Tourism Board of Directors for a two year term. Mr. Dosher made a motion to
re-appoint Cindy Conley and Katherine Sands to the Tourism Board for a two year term. Motion
seconded by Puckett. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout informed the Board that the Work Comp will not be bid out this year because
the letter informing IPRF was received October 7, 2016 which is 7 days less than the 90 days they
require to cancel the policy. The renewal for IPRF is $165,570.00 for a January 1 renewal date. The
premium which is $6,542.00 less than last year and they are offering an equipment grant in the amount
of $21,097.00.
Mr. Brian Ray, County Engineer, opened the following bids for an excavator.
Fabick Caterpillar 308E2 in the amount of $122,909.00
Bobcat E85 in the amount of $119, 540.29
Deere 85G in the amount of $111,496.00 without Hd. Coupler
Dartt LLC Caterpillar 308E2 (made for European Market) $125,335.46
Yanmar V1080-1A in the amount of $121,476.00
The bids are for the excavator or track hoe with a hydraulic Coupler, Brush Cutter Attachment, and
Rubber Tracks in Lieu of Steel.
Mr. Ray stated that he would recommend accepting the Fabick bid. Mr. Usery stated that he
had been contacted by John Pat Dartt and he is a local taxpayer. Mr. Ray stated that he is all for doing
business locally, but Mr. Dartt is proposing a European model which he does not know if Caterpillar
would recognize the warranty. He also stated that the Dartt bid was higher. He stated that the climate
in Europe is cooler and this trackhoe was built for that climate. Mr. Dosher made a motion to allow Mr.
Ray to choose the trackhoe that would be the best fit for the Highway Department. Motion seconded
by Usery. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout stated that the next item on the agenda was to consider the re-appointment of
Ray Smith to the Egyptian Health Department Board for a two year term. Mr. Ray made a motion to
appoint Ray Smith to the Egyptian Health Department Board, seconded by Usery. Motion carried 5-0 on
roll call vote.
Chairman Trout stated that the next item on the agenda was to consider a resolution allowing
the collection of $918.11 over the counter to Joseph Meyer and Associates. The resolution is as follows:
11-16-001 RESOLUTION
2014-00149
WHEREAS, The County of White, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has undertaken a program to collect
delinquent taxes and to perfect titles to real property in cases in which the taxes on such real property
have not been paid, pursuant to 35ILCS 200/21-90, and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of White, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has
acquired an interest in the following described real estate:
LOT 023 BLK 002 PLT 390 PAUL GUTHRIES SUB DIV S/2 W/2 & E/2 W/2 NW 14-5-9 2007-5472
PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 13-14-151-008
As described in certificate(s): 2014-00149 sold on January 27, 2014 Commonly known as: 607 JAMES
AVE.
and it appearing to the County Board that it would be to the best interest of the County to accept full
payment of the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs from the owner of an interest in said
property.
WHEREAS, C W Investments, has paid $918.11 for the full amount of taxes involved and a request for
surrender of the tax sale certificate has been presented to the County Board and at the same time it
having been determined that the County shall receive $494.85 as a return for its Certificate(s) of
Purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $13.00 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the
revolving account the charges advanced from this account C W Investments shall receive $96.00 for
overpayment. The remainder is the amount due the agent for his services.
THEREFORE, your County Board recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF WHITE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of
White County, Illinois, authorizes the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase on the
above described real estate for the sum of $494.85 to be paid to the Treasurer of White County, Illinois,
to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and
any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.
ADOPTED by roll call vote this 15th day of November, 2016
SURRENDER
11-16-001
Mr. Dosher made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Puckett. Motion carried 5-0 on roll
call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to consider the appointment of Douglas E. Winter as
Commissioner to the Randolph Drainage District #1 for a term that will expire on the First Tuesday of
September 2019. Mr. Usery made a motion to appoint Douglas Winter to Randolph Drainage District #1,
seconded by Ray. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to consider the appointment of Owen Garner as Commissioner
to the Hawthorne Drainage District #2 for a term that will expire on the First Tuesday in September
2019. Mr. Trout made a motion to appoint Owen Garner as Commissioner to Hawthorne Drainage
District #2, seconded by Ray. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout stated that the next item on the agenda was to appoint Terry West as
Commissioner to the Half Moon Drainage District for a term that will expire on the first Tuesday of
September 2019. Mr. Trout made a motion to appoint Terry West as Commissioner to Half Moon
Drainage District. Motion seconded by Usery. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote.
Chairman Trout asked the Board to adopt the Enterprise Zone Ordinance. Mr. Dosher made a
motion to adopt an Ordinance establishing an Enterprise Zone in White County. Motion seconded by
Puckett. Motion passed 5-0 on roll call vote. (A copy on file in the County Clerk’s Office.)
Chairman Trout asked the Board to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between White
and Edwards County, City of Carmi, City of Grayville and Albion for administration of the Enterprise
Zone. Mr. Usery made a motion to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for administration of the
Enterprise Zone. Motion seconded by Dosher. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call vote. ( A copy on file in the
County Clerk’s Office.)
Mr. Mike Ray read a statement chronicling his time as County Board member. Mr. Ray stated
that he has always tried to represent the best interest of the County along with the best interest of the
taxpayers. He stated that asking questions is probably what got him defeated because some individuals
did not take kindly to being questioned. He stated one thing he questioned was the rate hikes for public
housing. He stated that for two years in a row they have taken a large increase and the individuals living
in the housing are suffering. Mr. Ray stated that being an elected official is very humbling experience
and he did not wish Mr. McAnulty any ill will. He said Mr. McAnulty is a business man, has about the
same size of family, he also deals with real estate. He said Mr. McAnulty however has a formal business
education. He also thanked his family and friends for always supporting him.
Chairman Trout presented Mr. Ray with a clock in recognition of his service as County Board
Member from December 1, 2000 to November 30, 2016.
Clerk Dozier stated there was punch and snacks in the second floor entryway.
Mr. Dosher made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Puckett. Motion passed 5-0 on roll
call vote.
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