Quincy Reporter

Adams County Finance Committee met Sept. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

The Adams County Board Finance Committee held their regular meeting in the ROE room at 507 Vermont Street,

Quincy, Illinois, September 10, 2018.

The following members were present:

Bret Austin, Chairman

Duane Venvertloh

John Heidbreder

Taylor Rakers

Les Post

Others present:

Gary L. Farha, States Attorney

Terry Asher, Treasurer

John Simon, Ambulance Director

Sue Hester, Executive Assistant

Erica Gallaher, Payroll Clerk

Kevin Broehmmer, District 9 Union Representative

Nick Dooley

Dave Reis, 377 Board

Mark Schmitz, Transitions

Lacey Eaton, Trasitions

The meeting was called to order at 6:19 p.m. by Bret Austin.

Bills:

The committee reviewed bills and stamped as “Checked.”

Approval of Prior Minutes:

Mr. Rakers made a motion to approve the August 13, 2018 meeting minutes. Mr. Venvertloh seconded the motion. The August 13, 2018 meeting minutes were approved.

Speaker:

Dave Reis with the 377 Board introduced Transitions representatives Mark Schmitz, Executive Director, and Lacey Eaton, Director of DD Services. Mark Schmitz provided the committee with an overview of the transitions program and how the County funds are used to support the programs. Lacey provided several concrete examples with references to day programs, 151 group and New Horizons. Mr. Schmitz asked the committee to consider a total request of $575,000 for the 2018-2019 budget year.

Mr. Austin asked Mr. Schmitz for their total operating budget, and other funding sources. Mr. Schmitz reported that they have a $9-10M total operating budget, and of that about 40% goes to developmentally disabled programs. Other funding comes from Medicaid waiver programs, HUD, State of Illinois, and United Way. Mr. Venvertloh stated that it might be helpful to see a breakdown of the funding request so that the Board can see how the money is being spent. Mr. Reis said he can send a copy of that to Sue Hester who can pass it on to the committee members.

Reports:

None.

Resolutions:

a. Tax Sale Resolution Parcel Number: 23-0-0564-000-00 in Quincy Township.

b. Tax Sale Resolution Parcel Number: 01-0-0624-000-00 in Lot 7, Montgomery Survey, Clayton Township.

a. Mr. Venvertloh made a motion to approve all above tax sale resolutions at once. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The tax sale resolutions were approved.

Finance:

a. Fund Appropriation

a. Additional Fund Appropriation – From Lori Geshwandner – Circuit Clerk – an increase of $25,000.00 to new revenue account 001-421-4994 County general: Transfer from Court Automation Fund for a new budget amount of $25,000.00 and an increase of $25,000.00 to new expense account 426-421-5995 Court Automation: Transfer to County General for Salaries for a new budget amount of $25,000.00.

i. Mr. Venvertloh made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The additional fund appropriation was approved.

b. Transfer of Budget Appropriation

a. Transfer of Budget Appropriation – From John Myers, County Coroner – a transfer of $3,279.00 from line item 001-201-5105 Coroner Salary – Deputy for a new budgeted amount of $7,021.00 and an increase of $3,279.00 to line item 001-201-5110, Coroner Salary – Part-Time Deputies for a revised budget of $11,729.00.

i. Mr. Venvertloh made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The transfer of budget appropriation was approved.

Executive Session

Mr. Venvertloh made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The committee went into Executive Session.

Mr. Austin made a motion to move into regular session. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The committee returned to regular session.

Mr. Heidbreder made a motion to table the decision on the personnel matter. Mr. Venvertloh seconded the motion.

Payroll:

The committee discussed the topic of a new payroll vendor and asked Sue Hester to bring a revised quote at the October Finance Committee meeting. Erica Gallaher presented the committee with a summary of all benefits currently offered to employees. The committee asked Ms. Gallaher to look into adding an HSA plan onto our existing Flex plan, and reporting back to the committee any additional costs.

Budget:

The committee was provided with a revised draft budget spreadsheet and they held a discussion about the current figures.

Mr. Rakers made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Austin seconded the motion. Mr. Austin adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

Minutes submitted by: Sue Hester, Executive Assistant, Adams County Board

http://www.co.adams.il.us/county_board/minutes/2018-09-10-FinanceCommitteeMinutes.pdf