Quincy Reporter

Adams County Board Finance Committee met Nov. 11.

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, November 11, 2019.

The following members were present:

Bret Austin, Chairman

Taylor Rakers

Matt Obert

David Hoskins

Others present:

Kent Snider

Gary Farha

Sue Hester

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Bret Austin.

Approval of Prior Minutes:

Mr. Hoskins made a motion to approve the October 14, 2019 meeting minutes. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

Bills:

The committee reviewed bills and stamped as “Checked.”

Finance:

Transfer of Budget Appropriation

i. Transfer of Budget Appropriation – From James Frankenhoff, County Engineer – a transfer of $10,000.00 from line item 501-501-5110 County Highway Fund, Salary – Maintenance Staff for a revised budgeted amount of $290,000.00 and an increase of $10,000.00 to line item 501-501-5105 County Highway Fund, Salary – Engineering Staff for a revised budget of $110,000.00.

ii. Transfer of Budget Appropriation – From James Frankenhoff, County Engineer – a transfer of $30,000.00 from line item 501-501-5506 County Highway Fund, Maintenance Building & Grounds for a revised budgeted amount of $120,000.00 and an increase of $20,000.00 to line item 501-501- 5436 County Highway Fund, Utilities for a revised budget of $50,000.00 and an increase of $10,000.00 to line item 501-501-5665 County Highway Fund, Vehicle Fuel & Oil for a revised budget of $280,000.00.

iii. Transfer of Budget Appropriation – From James Frankenhoff, County Engineer – a transfer of $1,500.00 from line item 505-501-5503 GIS Fund, Parcel Maintenance for a revised budgeted amount of $5,000.00 and an increase of $1,000.00 to line item 505-501-5523 GIS Fund Consulting for a revised budget of $2,000.00 and an increase of $500.00 to line item 505-501-5613 GIS Fund, GIS Supplies for a revised budget of $1,000.00.

Mr. Obert made a motion to approve the transfers of budget appropriation for the highway department as they are budget neutral. Mr. Rakers seconded the motion. The motion carries.

Budget

The committee reviewed and discussed the 2019-2020 budget. Mr. Austin stated that next year’s budget goals will be to build up the County’s reserves and to deal with the Ambulance budget. Mr. Rakers made a motion to approve and recommend the budget go to the County Board for approval. Mr. Obert seconded the motion. The motion carries.

New Business

Mr. Rakers made a motion to approve the credit card application for Cori Moore at the Health Department. Mr. Hoskins seconded the motion. The motion carries.

Mr. Austin talked to the committee about the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for the Riverfront Development project. Mr. Obert stated that he would lend his support to the project as it will impact the qualify of life in our community. The committee did not take any action, and this will be on the agenda for the December meeting.

Mr. Obert made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hoskins seconded the motion. Mr. Austin adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

http://www.co.adams.il.us/county_board/minutes/2019-11-11-FinanceCommitteeMinutes.pdf