PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS

December 22, 2003

 

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            Proceedings of the regular meeting of the Knox County Board, held at the Knox County Courthouse, Galesburg, Illinois, on Monday, December 22, 2003.

            The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sally Keener and upon roll call the following members reported present:

                                                District 1         Kimla Sheetz

                                                District 3         Dale Parsons

                                                District 4         Sally Keener

                                                District 5         Ricardo Sandoval

                                                District 2         Dana Shallenberger

                                                District 3         Paul Hevland

                                                District 4         Lowell Mannhardt

                                                District 5         Gerald Link

                                                District 1         Linda Roberts

                                                District 2         William Abel

                                                District 3         Janet Occhi

                                                District 4         Wayne Saline

 

and those absent:                 District 2         Gayle Keiser

                                                District 1         Allen Pickrel

                                                District 5         Stephen Johnson

 

and also present was Mary J. Powell, Acting County Clerk.

            Chairman Keener led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and Reverend Leigh Nygard delivered the invocation.

            Chairman Keener asked if there were any additions to the Agenda.  A letter was received from Lt. Governor Pat Quinn in regard to Taxpayer Action Amendment.  This item was not on the agenda and there was no motion to suspend the rules. 

            Chairman Keener presented the following consent agenda for approval: l) Minutes of the Board Meeting held November 24, 2003; 2) Claims against Knox County, Illinois, for the period of November 25-December 22, 2003 (ordering that invoices be accepted and approved and that the County Clerk and County Treasurer be authorized and directed to issue County Warrants in payment of the bills; 3) Claims by Members for per diem and mileage for the Meeting of December 22, 2003; 4) Financial Reports of Mary J. Powell, Acting County Clerk; Robin E. Davis, Treasurer; Nancy J. McCune, Recorder; Kelly Cheesman, Circuit Clerk and James K Thompson, Sheriff for the month of November, 2003, filed with the Clerk; 5) Conditions of the Banks on file with the County Clerk; 6) Sales tax and various taxes for the month of September, 2003 in the amounts of $l9,575.72 and $90,575.l2 and public safety tax in the amount of $72,738.03; 7) Officers of the Knox County Veterans Assistance Commission for the period of December l, 2003 - November 30, 2004.  Motion to approve consent agenda by Jan Occhi seconded by Dale Parsons and vote by roll call as follows; Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.  

            Motion to appoint Scott G. Erickson to the position of County Clerk effective January l, 2004 by William Abel seconded by Kimla Sheetz and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Chief John Cratty addressed the Board on update on EMA activities for 2003.

            Motion by Gerald Link seconded by Kimla Sheetz to re-appoint Joyce Skinner to Chief County Assessment Officer for a four-year term and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Chairman Keener presented the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAP, PLAT

AND SUBDIVISION APPROVAL OFFICER

 

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/ll-l5/l provides, in pertinent part, that the corporate authorities of a County may provide by resolution or ordinance, that any map, plat or subdivision of any block, lot, sub-lot or part thereof, or any piece or parcel of land, shall be submitted to the corporate authorities, or to some officer to be designated by them for their approval; and

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/ll-l5-l further provides that no such map, plat or subdivision shall be entitled to record in the proper county, or have any validity until it has been so approved by the corporate authorities or their designee; and

WHEREAS, the County of Knox had previously designated Corby L. Schmidt, Knox County Zoning Administrator, to be that officer who may approve any map, plat or subdivision of any block, lot, sub-lot or part thereof, or any piece or parcel of land, before such may be entitled to record; and

WHEREAS, Knox County will not have a Zoning Administrator on staff as of December l, 2003;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that

Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/ll-l5-l, Alan L. Hallberg is hereby appointed to be that officer so designated by the corporate authorities of the County of Knox to approve any map, plat or subdivision of any block, lot, sub-lot or part thereof, or any piece or parcel of land, before such may be entitled to record.

 

Motion to approve Alan L. Hallberg as Map, Plat and Subdivision Approval Officer by William Abel seconded by Jan Occhi.  Motion carried.

            Wayne Saline, Finance Committee, presented an amendment to the contractual agreement with Blucker & Kneer to audit the Knox County Clerk’s office, examining all manual and accounts payable checks written from the County Funds, County Clerk’s Funds of Others account and County Clerk’s office account during the fiscal year ending November 30, 2003 for a fee of $6,000.  Motion to approve the audit by Wayne Saline seconded by Kimla Sheetz and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Wayne Saline requested approval to expend funds for financial software support in the amount of approximately $5,000.  Motion to approve expenditure by Wayne Saline seconded by Gerald Link and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Wayne Saline reported the final figures on the 2002-2003 budget were l00.l% on revenues and 106.8% on expenses which left a deficit of $454,000.  The State owes $l08,000 which will bring the figure down when it is recovered.  The main reason for the deficit was for $63,500 for care of dependent children, $65,000 for health & life expenses, $l3,000 jury fees, attorney fees $l3,600, and testing $l6,500. 

            Rick Sandoval, Public Safety Committee made motion to approve MSI bid for $5,680.00 to replace the heating and air conditioning controls in the courthouse seconded by Dale Parsons and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.  The Knox County Law Enforcement Center has l20 inmates, 35 Federal; Mary Davis Home has 29 juveniles.

            Gerald Link, Highway, Landfill, Zoning Committee reported Alan Hallberg was at the Committee meeting and brought them up to date on number of permits issued, fees collected etc.   Alan Hallberg has implemented a committee to reorganize the office. 

            Gerald Link, Highway, Landfill, Zoning Committee reported the Highway crews are finished on Lake Storey road.  There are three men staffed to night shift for snow plowing. 

            Gerald Link, Highway, Landfill, Zoning Committee reported the Landfill is very busy.  Gate receipts for the year were $3,664,255, compared to last year of $2,900,l38.  The Landfill bid on two used state trucks, utility trucks for $l,000 and also pick up truck for $800.  The dozer has been delivered and working. 

            Jan Occhi, Planning Committee, made motion to approve amendment to raffle license as follows:  l) Section VIII, part C has been removed and all references to it.  2) Section XII, the fee for raffles of less than $l00 has been changed to no cost.  3) Section XVIII, the appeals process has been changed to include the county administrator in the initial appeals process. 4) The request of social security numbers and birth dates on the raffle application have been removed.    The motion was seconded by Lowell Mannhardt .  Motion carried. 

            Jan Occhi, Planning Committee made motion to change liquor license as follows: Law Enforcement Officer means any duly appointed law enforcement officer of Knox County.  Motion seconded by Lowell Mannhardt.  Motion carried.

            Jan Occhi, Planning Committee made motion to change Section B to delete “names of at least three (3) qualified and competent individuals experienced in the handling of fireworks displays” and add “the name of an individual that is currently and duly licensed by the State of Illinois’ Bureau of Mines and Minerals to handle explosives.  (Article II 225 ILCS 210) who will oversee the fireworks display”.  Motion seconded by Lowell Mannhardt.  Motion carried.

            Jan Occhi, Planning Committee, reported Judge Mathers addressed the committee on changes being made in courtrooms.  Next month the committee will start working on reorganization plans for new board members.  If anyone has any ideas, please present them to the Committee.

            Alan Hallberg, County Administrator, presented the service agreement with Thomas Electric for electrical service at  the Knox County Courthouse, Knox County Annex and Administrative Annex Building, Knox County Law Enforcement Center, and Knox County Highway Department for two years January l, 2004 thru December 31, 2006.  Motion by Jan Occhi to approve Thomas Electric seconded by Gerald Link and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Alan Hallberg, County Administrator presented agreement on Information Systems Coordinator Agreement with TriLutions for computer, networking, hardware and software maintenance, repair and advice to the following county offices: Assessor, Zoning, County Administrator, Treasurer, Clerk, Recorder, Veteran’s Assistance and Highway located at the Knox County Courthouse, the Administrative Annex and the Highway Department for two years January l, 2004 thru December 31, 2006.  Motion by Gerald Link seconded by Linda Roberts to approve and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Alan Hallberg, County Administrator, presented the service agreement with J. P. Benbow Plumbing Inc. for service at the Knox County Courthouse, Knox County Annex and Administrative Annex, Knox County Law Enforcement Center and Knox County Highway Department for two years January 1, 2004 thru December 31, 2006.  Motion to approve by William Abel seconded by Jan Occhi and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Alan Hallberg, County Administrator, presented the refuse service agreement for refuse pick up at the Knox County Courthouse, Knox County Annex and Knox County Law Enforcement Center, two collections per week for two year period January l, 2004 thru December 31, 2006 of $l50.00 per month. Motion to approve by Jan Occhi seconded by Gerald Link and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Saline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            Alan Hallberg, County Administrator presented service agreement with Galesburg Sheetmetal Works for heating/ventilation/air conditioning at Knox County Courthouse, Knox County Annex and Administrative Annex, Knox County Law Enforcement Center and Knox County Highway Department for two years January l, 2004 thru December 31, 2006.  Motion by Dale Parsons to approve seconded by Rick Sandoval and vote by roll call as follows: Ayes - Sheetz, Parsons, Keener, Sandoval, Shallenberger, Hevland, Mannhardt, Link, Roberts, Abel, Occhi, Salline - (l2); Noes - (0).  Motion carried.

            William Abel, Nursing Home Committee, presented for first reading “Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of not to Exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation (Alternate Revenue Source) Bonds of the County of Knox, Illinois for the Purchase of Renovating and Expanding the Alzheimer’s Treatment Unit at the Knox County Nursing Home”.  A public hearing will be published in the Register Mail for any input from the public.  The cash report is negative $38,378 for November, negative $l97,538 for the year.  The budget year ended l04% revenue, l06% expenses.  Census at the Home is l69 and has two adult day care clients.  The Committee will be reviewing contracts for potable and non-potable water.

            Motion to adjourn by William Abel seconded by Paul Hevland.  Motion carried.