The Jefferson County Full Board met in Recessed Session on Monday, November 23, 2015, in the Jefferson County Courthouse Lobby located on the Main Floor of the County Courthouse. Chairman Robert White called the meeting to order at 8:13 p.m. due to prior Service Committee Meeting lasting longer than anticipated. County Clerk & Recorder Connie Simmons called the roll: Board Members present: Joyce Damron, Steve Draege, Randy Edwards, Justin Fulkerson, Tommy Hayes (arrived 8:32 p.m.), Wayne Hicks, Cliff Lindemann, James Malone, Joey McDermott, Bob Watt, Jeff Williams and Robert White (12) Board Members absent: John Keele (1) Legal Counsel present: State's Attorney Douglas Hoffman The invocation was given by Watt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by White. (No public input) Board Member and Chairman comments Lindemann recognized John Kabat on receiving the National Agriculture Service Citation Award - one of only 6 given nationally. Malone commented on some outstanding residents in his district. Chairman White thanked all veterans and their families for service. White stated that during his tenure our insurance costs have decreased, and thanked all department heads, etc. for working together. White recognized outgoing Board Member John Keele for his service and positive attitude. Motion by Edwards seconded by Draege to approve the October 26, 2015, Recessed Session Full Board Meeting minutes. Technology Committee Chair Lindemann stated this Committee did not meet this month. Public Safety Committee did not meet this month. Motion by Edwards seconded by Fulkerson to approve the Animal Shelter Report as presented. Highway Committee Chair Draege presented the minutes from the November 18, 2015, Committee Meeting. Draege moves seconded by Edwards to approve the monthly claims as presented. Draege moves seconded by Hicks to award the monthly fuel to Gateway FS at the price of $1.658 per gallon for diesel, $1.324 per gallon for gasohol, with a combined price of $2.982. Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (10 aye - 0 nay - 1 abstain Edwards)
Draege moves seconded by Edwards to approve Load Limit Resolution on County Roads from January 15, 2016, thru April 15, 2016. Draege moves seconded by Edwards to approve Resolution to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the County Engineer Salary. Land, Tax and Appointments Committee Chair Edwards presented the minutes from the November 19, 2015, Committee Meeting. Edwards moves seconded by Lindemann to appoint Michael Wes Neal and Linda Upchurch to the vacant positions on the Jefferson County Health Department Board. Chairman appoints. Edwards moves seconded by Malone to re-appoint Wayne Hicks as the County Board representative to the Jefferson County Health Department Board. Chairman re-appoints. Services Committee Chair McDermott presented the minutes from the November 23, 2015, Committee Meeting. McDermott moves seconded by Lindemann to accept the Public Defenders' Reports as presented. McDermott moves seconded by Damron to approve a 36 month contract for natural gas supply with Constellation at $0.34 per therm. (Hayes arrived 8:32 p.m.) McDermott moves seconded by Damron to accept the 12/12 plan from IPMG (Bruce Hapeman) at an equivalent premium of $516.02 per month per employee for health insurance. McDermott moves seconded by Malone to accept the low bidder of Arthur J. Gallagher (CIRMA) for property and casualty insurance on a three year contract $196,792.00 plus $4,800.00 for cyber policy, and guarantee of no more than 5% increase a year. Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (9 aye - 3 nay Draege, Fulkerson, Watt - 0 abstain) McDermott moves seconded by Hicks to accept the low bidder of Goss Insurance (IPRF) for workman's compensation insurance in the amount of $198,144.00. Fiscal Committee Chair Watt presented the minutes from the November 19, 2015, Committee Meeting.
Watt moves seconded by Draege to pay dues in the amount of $1,050.00 to the Illinois Association of County Board Members. Watt moves seconded by Hicks to approve the FY 2015-16 General Corporate Levy in the amount of $299,807.43. Motion by Hayes seconded by Damron to amend the motion to reflect the 2014-2015 amount of $289,498.77. Roll call vote on amendment. Amendment Failed. (5 aye - 7 nay Malone, Watt, Lindemann, Fulkerson, Williams, Edwards, Draege - 0 abstain) Roll call vote on motion. Motion Carried. (7 aye - 5 nay Williams, Edwards, Hayes, McDermott, White - 0 abstain) Watt moves seconded by Malone to approve the FY 2015-16 I.M.R.F. Levy in the amount of $797,754.24. Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the FY 2015-16 County Highway Levy in the amount of $350,216.29. Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the FY 2015-16 Joint Township Bridge Levy in the amount of $161,903.57. Watt moves seconded by Malone to approve the FY 2015-16 708 Mental Health Levy in the amount of $131,714.96. Watt moves seconded by Hicks to approve the FY 2015-16 Tuberculosis Levy in the amount of $73,416.44. Roll call vote on motion. Motion Failed. (6 aye - 6 nay Draege, Edwards, Fulkerson, Hayes, Watt, Williams - 0 abstain) Motion by Watt seconded by Draege to reduce amount to requested amount of $71,500.00. Roll call vote on amended motion. Motion Carried. (8 aye - 4 nay Edwards, Fulkerson, Watt, White - 0 abstain) Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the FY 2015-16 Federal Matching Aid Levy in the amount of $161,903.57. Watt moves seconded by Damron to approve the FY 2015-16 Health Department Levy in the amount of $153,061.15. Motion by Watt seconded by Malone to reduce amount to requested amount of $152,000.00. Roll call vote on amendment. Amendment Carried. (9 aye - 3 nay Fulkerson, Draege, White - 0 abstain) Roll call vote on amended motion. Motion Carried. (7 aye - 5 nay Williams, Fulkerson, Edwards, Draege, White - 0 abstain)
Watt moves seconded by Hicks to approve the FY 2015-16 Liability Levy in the amount of $288,043.44. Motion by Hicks seconded by Malone to reduce amount to $210,000.00. Roll call vote on amendment. Amendment Failed. (1 aye White - 11 nay - 0 abstain) Motion by Hicks seconded by Lindemann to reduce amount to $250,000.00. Roll call vote on second amendment. Amendment Carried. (11 aye - 1 nay White - 0 abstain) Roll call vote on amended motion. Motion Carried. (12 aye - 0 nay - 0 abstain) Watt moves seconded by Hicks to approve the FY 2015-16 FICA Levy in the amount of $399,727.50. Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye - 1 nay White - 0 abstain) Watt moves seconded by Draege to approve the FY 2015-16 Extension Education Service Levy in the amount of $97,888.59. Watt moves seconded by Hicks to approve the FY 2015-16 Workman's Compensation Levy in the amount of $238,674.67. Motion by Edwards seconded by Watt to reduce amount to $200,000.00. Roll call vote on amendment. Amendment Carried. (8 aye - 4 nay Draege, McDermott, Fulkerson, Malone - 0 abstain) Roll call vote on amended motion. Motion Carried. (8 aye - 4 nay Draege, Fulkerson, Malone, McDermott - 0 abstain) Watt moves seconded by Malone to approve the FY 2015-16 Medicare Levy in the amount of $97,368.92. Watt moves seconded by Malone to approve the monthly claims, as adjusted, if sufficient funds are present. Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye - 0 nay - 1 abstain McDermott) Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the Payroll Distribution Report as presented. Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the Demand Claims Report as presented. Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye - 0 nay - 1 abstain McDermott) Watt moves seconded by Malone to approve all Committee Reports as presented/amended. Correspondence The County Clerk's office has signed an agreement with CourtMoney.com for payment of fees for vital records, etc. (The Sheriff and Circuit Clerk already use this company.) There is no cost to the County. Requesters can now pay online thru our County web site, and send in necessary documents. The requester pays an additional fee to CourtMoney.com for the convenience.
New Business Motion by Lindemann seconded by Hicks to accept the resignation of County Board Member John Keele due to the fact that he no longer resides in District 4. Motion by McDermott seconded by Edwards to approve recommendation of Timothy Marlow as replacement for vacant County Board District 4 seat. Motion by Watt seconded by Hicks to approve the Jefferson County Health Department FY 2015-16 Budget. Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye - 1 nay Edwards - 0 abstain) Motion by Watt seconded by Edwards to approve the FY 2015-16 Holiday Calendar. Motion by Watt seconded by Hicks to table State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor Resolution. Voice vote. Motion Tabled. (12 aye - 0 nay - 0 abstain) The December Full Board Meeting will be held on December 28, 2015, and the Committee Meetings will be scheduled the week before on Tuesday and Wednesday. Old Business Motion by Watt seconded by Fulkerson to approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget as presented. Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (10 aye - 2 nay Edwards, Williams - 0 abstain) Motion by Watt seconded by Damron to approve the Teamsters Contract as agreed. Motion by Malone seconded by Damron to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. County Clerk Simmons swore in newly appointed Board Member Timothy Marlow. Connie Simmons, County Clerk & Recorder (APPROVED BY FULL BOARD DECEMBER 28, 2015.)