Quincy Reporter

Adams County Board Finance Committee Met Jan. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

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

The following members were present: 

Bret Austin, Chairman 

David Hoskins 

Dr. Robert Reich 

Matt Obert 

Others present: 

Kent Snider 

Sue Hester 

Gary Farha 

Anthony Foster 

Bryden Cory 

Todd Eyler 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Bret Austin. 

Mr. Hoskins made a motion to approve the December 14, 2020 meeting minutes. Dr. Reich seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. 

The committee reviewed bills and stamped as “Checked.” 

Resolutions 

(a) Resolution #TDB – State’s Attorney Software Agreement 

a. Mr. Obert made a motion to approve the States Attorney’s purchase of the Karpel case management system in the amount of $71,000; paying $40,000 this year using drug forfeiture funds, and next year paying the balance out of a combination of funds; and $11,000 annually. Mr. Hoskins seconded the motion. The motion carries.

Budget/Levy 

Mr. Cory stated that he abated a bond for $600,000. He also had to subsidize the medical insurance line for $250,000. Mr. Austin wants the committee to look at COVID reimbursements to County General from County Clerk and Emergency Management. Mr. Austin stated that in specific funds there is $644,000 left for jail capital projects. He wants to continue to build a 2 month reserve in medical insurance and IMRF and may need to levy more next year. The MFT money is being invested where it can be. He will continue to monitor sales tax number. 

Mr. Hoskins asked while reviewing bills, if the $91,000 bill from Otis is what we approved for the jail elevator. Mr. Austin confirmed that $91,000 is 50% of the total. Mr. Snider confirmed that number sounded right and was already paid. 

Mr. Austin mentioned that he also wanted to work on making the health insurance accounting easier this year. 

Sue Hester gave the committee an update on technological upgrades and initial pricing for Office 365, VOIP phone system and increasing the internet bandwidth. There are many factors driving these upgrades, including failing hardware, setting up the infrastructure to work remotely, and increasing bandwidth due to the State streaming court. 

Mr. Hoskins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Reich seconded the motion. Mr. Austin adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. 

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