Quincy Reporter

Adams County Legislative/Judicial Committee met September 4. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Attendance:

     • Legislative and Judicial Committee

         o Present: Ryan Niekamp, Raquel Piazza and Todd Duesterhaus

         o Absent: Theresa Bockhold and Ryan Hinkamper

     • Also Present: Chuck Venvertloh, Gary Farha, Todd Eyler, Lori Geschwandner and Todd Nelson

The meeting began at 7:00 p.m.

The committee reviewed and approved the bills from the Circuit Clerk, Juvenile Detention Center, Probation Department, Public Defender, State’s Attorney and the Supervisor of Assessments.

The meeting minutes from the August 2018 meeting were approved.

Elections

     • County Clerk Chuck Venvertloh stated that his office is busy with the upcoming general Election. It is 9 weeks away. There has a huge influx of vote-by-mail requests already sent in. The Clerk is concerned people may not realize what they have signed and may be surprised when they receive a ballot in the mail.

Discussion

     • Gun Range

          o Todd Eyler has drafted a memo that covers a summary of the gun range discussions in the last few meetings. The County Board does have powers to shut down a gun range since there is no zoning. There is no history of the County ever having done so. The residents would have to look to the Pollution Control Board at the State level if they continue to seek closure.

Appointments

     • Request for the reappointment of Shawn Lewis to serve as trustee of the Indian Grave Drainage District for a three year term beginning the first Tuesday of September, 2018.

     • The Committee approved.

Firework Permit

     • Request from Point D’Vine, LLC for approval of a fireworks permit for September 28, 2018 for a Wedding Event held at Point D’Vine, 276 Highway 57, Quincy. The Committee approved.

     • Request from Point D’Vine, LLC for approval of a fireworks permit for October 6, 2018 for a Wedding Event held at Point D’Vine, 276 Highway 57, Quincy. The Committee approved.

     • Request from Friends of Unit 4 for a fireworks permit for September 22, 2018 for a Fundraising Event to be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The Committee approved.

Resolutions

     • The Committee will present a resolution to adopt the Solar Farm Ordinance and place into the code.

The next meeting of this committee will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

http://www.co.adams.il.us/county_board/minutes/2018-09-04-LegislativeCommitteeMinutes.pdf