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White County Board met June 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The White County Board convened at the White County Courthouse in the City of Carmi, State of Illinois, on Wednesday the 18th day of June, at 7:00 p.m. and was called to order by County Board Vice Chairperson Amanda Cannon.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On Roll Call, the following Board members responded as being present, which represented a quorum: Kenny Usery, Amanda Cannon, Clint Spencer and David South were present. Cassie Pigg was recorded as absent.

MOTION was made by Mr. Usery seconded by Mr. South, to approve the minutes of the White County Board meeting. Vote by acclamation. All voting aye, none nay. Motion carried.

COUNTY OFFICER REPORTS

County Clerk:

County Treasurer: Treasurer Baxley told the Board that they had his monthly report and that the auditors will be calling soon.

Circuit Clerk: Not in attendance

Ambulance: Nothing to report

State’s Attorney: Nothing to report

Sheriff: Not in attendance

Supervisor of Assessments: Not in attendance

Highway: Not in attendance

EMA: Not in attendance

TB Officer: Not in attendance

Coroner: Mr. Marsh explained about a reimbursement that he had coming. Mr. South asked what the typical response time was when he gets a call. Coroner Marsh stated that it just depends on where the call comes from and how long it takes to get there. Coroner Marsh talked to the Board about the new faciality that is open in Sangamon County now if he has any autopsies.

911: Not in attendance

Administrative Services: Mr. Harmon with Bellwether gave the Board his report. He stated that the FY 26 budget has begun. Packets should be going out to department heads and having meetings with them next month. The variance report will be coming via email.

Vice Chairperson Cannon asked if there was any public comment: None

Public Comments: Sara Kary with Rice and Sullivan Accounting and she called in via phone to present the audit. She explained what auditors do for the County. They issued an unmodified opinion for the County. She said that with federal funds being under a certain amount they were not required to do a single audit. They stated that they reviewed the internal controls and based upon their review, there were a couple of findings, and they are located at the end of the report. The Counties cash balance increased by 7%. The net income was up and that was due to grant income in 2023. The general fund revenues decreased 8%. There were a few funds that went over their budget, but the County was doing a good job staying within their budget.

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda was read by Vice Chairperson Cannon.

• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution to sale parcel 05-20-240-016 to John Lemmerman for $6803.21.
• Discussion and possible approval of a liquor license for Springerton American Legion.

Vice Chairman Cannon asked if anyone would like any of the items removed from the agenda.

MOTION was made by Mr. South, seconded by Mr. Usery to approve items on the consent agenda. Vote passed by roll call, with Pigg recorded as absent.

OLD BUSINESS

• Discussion and possible approval of the bills from VET Environmental for samples from the landfill. (tabled item)

Mr. Harmon told the Board that they have requested a copy of the settlement agreement to see the breakdown of the bills. Mr. Neal told the Board that the EPA changed their rules halfway through our closing. If nothing drastic happens with the samples, the landfill should be able to close in 10 years and we are either in year 3 or 4. Mr. Usery stated that he thought we need to pay the bills, because we don’t want to lose the time, we have already put in.

MOTION was made by Mr. South, seconded by Mr. Usery, to pay the bills for VET Environmental. Vote passed by roll call, with Pigg recorded as absent.

NEW BUSINESS

• Discussion and possible approval of payment to SIC for $52051.60 for reimbursement out of the ETC Grant.

Mr. Harmon stated that this is just an FYI because it affects the cash flow of the County.

MOTION was made by Mr. South, seconded by Mr. Spencer, to pay for this item. Vote by acclamation. Vote passed by roll call, with Pigg recorded as absent.

CLAIMS

MOTION was made by Mr. Usery, seconded by Mr. South, to approve all bills. Vote by acclamation. All voting aye, none nay. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No Executive Session

County Board Member Non-Action Items and Comments

Sheriff Weiss got bids for the air conditioning in the Courthouse. The lowest bid is for Seiler’s, and it is $28,100, then Heartland Mechanical Contractors put in a bid at $29,600 and Don Phipps put in a bid at $30,471.50. Mrs. Cannon stated that they will go with Seiler’s since they have already been repairing the unit when it goes down.

Mrs. Cannon also stated that they will try to do a building meeting on July 16th, at 5 or 5:30 PM.

Mr. Tinsley brought it to the Boards attention that the animal control building is needing the air conditioner replaced or a fan.

Next meeting will be July 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the White County Courthouse.

MOTION was made by Mr. Usery, seconded by Mr. South, to adjourn. Vote by acclamation. All voting aye, none nay. Motion carried.

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