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Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met September 26. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The September 26th, 2017 a “Special” Hamilton County Board Meeting was convened pursuant to law at the hour of 8:30 a.m., Law Library, Courthouse, McLeansboro, Illinois.

Chairman Miller asked everyone in attendance to join in the Pledge to the Flag.

On roll call, the following members were noted as being present which represented a quorum:

                                                        John Chapman              Absent

                                                        PE Cross                       Here

                                                        Willie Grubb                   Here

                                                        Chad May                      Here

                                                        Brad Miller                     Here

                                                        4       Here       1            Absent

Chairman Miller noted that there was no guest in attendance that wished to address the board.

Old Business: None

New Business:

Chairman Miller entertained a motion to go into Executive Session under

5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) to discuss Employee Compensation

@8:33 a.m.

MOTION by Chad May seconded by PE Cross to enter into Executive Session according to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) to discuss Employee Compensation.

On row call, the members voted as follows:

                                                        Chad May                      Yes

                                                        PE Cross                       Yes

                                                        Willie Grubb                   Yes

                                                        Brad Miller                     Yes

                                                       John Chapman               Absent

                                                       4             Here      1        Absent  

                                                                     Motion Carried

@ 9:47 a.m. the board returned to regular session.

Based on the evidence present to the board and everyone as witnesses:

MOTION by Chad May seconded by Willie Grubb, given the evidence provided that (2) County Board members, along with the State’s Attorney, Sheriff and the ascending officer who would be allowed representation, to have a meeting to discuss the path of resolution and discuss discrepancies and a path to resolve these discrepancies either

via Union Contract, and or in conjunction with criminal action or accepting the employee’s resignation.

On roll call, the members voted as follows:

                                                          Chad May                    Yes

                                                          Willie Grubb                 Yes

                                                          PE Cross                      Yes

                                                          Brad Miller                    Yes

                                                          John Chapman             Absent

                                                          4            Yes       1        Absent

                                                                      Motion Carried

With No Public Comment

@ 9:50 a.m.

 MOTION by Chad May seconded by PE Cross to adjourn. Motion Carried

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