White County Board met Feb. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A regular meeting of the White County Board begun and holden in the Courtroom of the White County Courthouse in the City of Carmi.
Vice Chairman McAnulty call the meeting to order at 7:00. Clerk Sell took roll call with Usery, McAnulty, Pigg and Carter present. Chairman Spencer was counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty led everyone with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes from the previous meetings of January 11, 2022. Mr. Usery made the motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer recorded as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the second item on the agenda was to approve payments of the County’s bills. Mr. Usery made the motion to approve the payments, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer recorded as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty asked if any County Officers had anything to report. County Clerk Sell stated her office has finished printing out voter I.D. cards for everyone in the County. Ambulance Director Adam Allen stated he did not have a report but his department has profited roughly $4,000 for the month of January. He went on to state that he has hired a new EMT and that she is in training. Sheriff Randy Graves submitted his report in writing but did add that with the new mandates his offce will be going to different trainings throughout the year which will cost his department extra. He went on to state his looking to hire another deputy. The one he hired a few months back has decided to move back up north where she is originally from. Graves stated he is also looking to replace the Security Guard at the Courthouse. Right now the position is being done with 2 part time retired correctional officers. EMA Director Patrick Scates stated that the five year hazard mitigation plan proposal that was advertised only brought one proposal and that was from American Environmental with a cost estimate of $45,824.00 which is covered by a grant. It was decided to allow Scates to go with the American Environmental. Coroner Chris Marsh stated his report was submitted in writing.
Vice Chairman McAnulty asked if there were any visitors or communications. McAnulty stated Chairman Spencer wanted communicated what was going to be done with the ARPA funds which is paying off the election equipment and ambulances. Also having all records digitized in the Clerk’s Office as well as donating money to the Senior Citizens for a new van and hvac system. The only visitor who spoke was Pam Deig from the White County Housing Authority. Mrs. Deig was concerned she would not have a quorum at her meeting this coming Thursday as she seen where there were 2 resignations from her board on the County’s agenda. She asked if the board has anyone in mind. Mr. McAnulty told Mrs. Deig that Chairman Spencer was talking to a couple of people from the Crossville/Grayville area but they had not fully committed. McAnulty also stated there was an individual from Norris City who has showed some interest. Mrs. Deig stated she had some people as well show some interest in being on the White County Housing Board. Mr. McAnulty asked Mrs. Deig to give him her names after the meeting and he would give them to Mr. Spencer Wednesday morning. Mr. McAnulty stated that whoever was chosen would not be appointed until the March board meeting.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider the Resolution to transfer the ARPA funds to the General Fund. Mr. Carter made the motion to transfer the funds, seconded by Mr. Usery. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the was to consider the bids from the White County Senior Citizens Center for ARPA funds. This was tabled last meeting due to needing more information. It was decided to grant the Senior Citizens $75,000 of ARPA funds for the purchase of a van and hvac system. Mr. Carter made the motion to donate the $75,000, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider the FY2023 County Board agreement with the University of Illinois Extension presented by Angie Messmer. Mr. McAnulty Item #9 would be tabled until next month due to Ms. Messmer not being able to attend the meeting this evening. Mr Usery made a motion to table Item #9, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent. (TABLED)
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was presentations given by Emmalee Pruitt representing Banterra Bank and Luke Sailer and Larrisa Hays representing First bank concerning credit cards for the Elected Officials and Department Heads. First up was Emmalee Pruitt from Banterra Bank. Each reprentative went over how their respective banks handled credit cards for government entities. It was decided the officer holders would get together and decide which card they felt would best suit their needs.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider the dontations to the Carmi White County Senior Citizens for $4,500 and Grayville, Norris City, and Enfield Senior Citizens for $900 each. It was stated this was done annually. Mr. Carter made the motion to donate to the Senior Citizens, seconded by Mr. Usery. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider the Interagency Agreement Regarding Emergency Dispatching, Communications and Other Services. It was decided to table Item #13 until further issues can resolved. Mr. Usery made a motion to table Item #13, seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent. (TABLED)
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to accept the resignation of Bonnie Remley from the White County Housing Authority Board effective January 21, 2022. Mr. Usery made the motion to accept the resignation, seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to accept the resignation of MaryAnne Salvato from the White County Housing Authority Board effective January 21, 2022. Mr. Usery made the motion to accept the resignation, seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to accept the resignation of Kelly Northcott from the ILLINOISouth Tourism Board beginning immediately. Mr. Usery made the motion to accept the resignation, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to approve the letter of support for the ILLINOISouth Tourism Board. This is a letter that is done each year in support. Mrs. Pigg made a motion to approve the letter, seconded by Mr. Usery. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider the resolutions from the County Tax Trustee for Parcel #05-20-207-014 for $1,021.00 to New Chicago Investments, LLC., Parcel #05-20-240-015 for $830.00 for John & Kimberly Lemmerman, Parcel #06-17-151-011 for $2,000 for Curtis & Betty Rush, Parcel #06-18-278-013 for $1,300.00 for Ledford Powell, Parcel #08-23-260-005 for $815.00 for Village of Crossville, Parcel #08-23-326-003 for $815.00 for Village of Crossville, Parcel #13-13-102-026 for $2,000 for Madison & Shelby Stinson, Parcel #13-13-282-005 for $859.00 for Jason & Audra Belford, Parcel 13-14-277-012,013 for $951.00 for Jerry L. Conner, Parcel #13-24-126-007 for $5,021.00 for New Chicago Investments LLC, Parcel #17-28-252-002 for $1,100.00 for Paul Von Corbett, Parcel #17-28-252-003 for $815.00 for Jarod & Julia McKenzie. Mrs. Pigg made the motion to approve the resolutions, seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider the pay for Sheriff Graves sick pay. Graves submitted a schedule he had prepared showing steps he would have gotten had he stayed on as deputy and felt he should be able to receive the pay for his accumulated sick time. It was decided the board needs to talk to the County’s Union Attorney before making a decision. Mr. Usery made a motion to table item #19 until next meeting, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent. (TABLED)
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the next item on the agenda was to consider th fuel bids for the White County Highway Department. Mr. McAnulty read the only bid received from Wabash Valley Service Company and the board went with the Firm Bids for each fuel. Mr. Usery made the motion to accept the Firm Price, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty stated the last item on the agenda was to consider the Resolution to put the money from the sale of the Cororner’s truck back into the Death Certificate Surcharge Grant Fund. Mr. Usery made the motion to approve, seconded by Mrs. Pigg. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer counted as absent.
Vice Chairman McAnulty asked for a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Usery made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Pigg.Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. Spencer recorded as absent.
Other business: Next meeting will be March 8, 2022 at 7:00 P.M.
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