Quincy Reporter

Adams County Board met Nov. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The County Board of Adams County, Illinois met at the Courthouse, Quincy, Illinois, on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 7:00 P.M., pursuant to recess.

PRESENT: Kent Snider, Chairman

Ryan Niekamp, County Clerk

Mr. Taylor Rakers gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Chairman Snider called the meeting to order.

The County Clerk called the roll and the following members were present: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.

Total Present: 19 Absent: 2

Absent were: Matt Obert and Steven Demoss

Chairman Snider declared a quorum present.

Officeholders, department heads, and/or their representatives also present were: Georgene Zimmerman- Supervisor of Assessments, Lori Geschwandner-Circuit Clerk, Anthony Foster- Director of Court Services, Todd Nelson- Public Defender, John Simon EMA & Ambulance Director, Jim Frankenhoff- County Engineer, David Hochgraber Director if IT, Lowell Klassert- Director of HR and Sheriff Rich Wagner.

The clerk thanked several people and entities for helping with another successful election in the County.

Mr. Duesterhaus moved to approve the minutes of the October 11th, 2022 county board meeting as printed and distributed.

Mrs. Fletcher seconded the motion.

Motion to approve the minutes of the October 11th meeting as printed was adopted.

Transportation, Building & Technology

Committee Report (Mr. Bellis)

Bills – The committee met on Tuesday, November 15th to review the bills for the Highway Department, the Maintenance Department, and the Technology Department. All of the bills were in order.

Reports

The bridge that was closed for a couple of weeks was fixed and re-opened quickly.

Resolutions

a. 2022-11-501-028 – Resolution for the replacement of the bridge carrying E 253RD Lane over McCraney Creek in Richfield Township, per jurisdictional agreement; appropriating $140,000.00 for the design engineering and authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a professional services agreement with WHKS & Company, Springfield, Illinois. (Attachment A-1)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Zanger made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Bellis seconded the motion.

Resolution 2022-11-501-028 was approved.

New Business

a. Review and Approve Bids for County Board Room Sound System. The committee voted to table this for 30 days.

The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for December 13th, 2022.

Legislative & Judicial

Committee Report (Mr. Peter)

Bills – The committee met on November 15th, 2022 to review the bills from the circuit Clerk, Juvenile Detention Center, Probation Department, Public Defender, State’s Attorney, and the Supervisor of Assessments. All of the bills were in order.

County Code

a. Opens Meetings Act County Code (Update)

Mr. Peter stated that they have been working on this code with the States Attorney’s Office. He stated the committee is recommending this county code change to the full board. He reported that there will be additions. (Attachment B 1)

Resolutions

a. 2022-11-001-059- Resolution to Amend the Adams County Code Article X Meeting Procedures (Attachment B-2)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Duesterhaus made a motion to approve the resolution.

Ms. Sparrow seconded the motion.

Mr. Peter stated that he hopes the full board reviewed this and encouraged them to ask questions. Mr. Farha introduced Ryan Parker who worked on this code for the board. Mr. Cooley asked what the main difference is. Mr. Parker responded that the biggest difference was the rules concerning going into executive session. He also stated that there is a lot of things already being practiced that were also added. Mr. Brady asked if the salary discussion went to executive session. Mr. Peter stated it was. Mr. Peter also stated that having the specified reasons to go into executive session and siting them is very important.

Resolution 2022-11-001-059 was approved.

Appointments

There were no appointments to approve.

Firework Permit

There were no firework permits to approve.

Event Liquor License

There were no liquor licenses to approve.

The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for December 13th, 2022.

Public Health & Safety

Committee Report (Mrs. Fletcher)

Bills – The committee met on November 15th, 2022 and reviewed the bills for the Sheriff’s Office, Coroner’s Office, Emergency Management Agency and Animal Control. All of the bills were in order.

Reports

The Coroner reported 89 deaths, 5 autopsies, 0 abandon cremations, 35 cremation permits issued and zero suicides in October 2022.

John Simon, Director of Ambulance and EMS, reported that his office and the Sheriff’s Office are working together to bring info on their radio project to the board. EMS Staffing continues to be an issue but they are working proactively by starting more classes. Their EMT class was completed and they hired a part-time paramedic. There are two more interviews coming up. The department has given notice to Hancock County to terminate the agreement January 15th.

The Sheriff reported there were 115 inmates in the jail. The department implemented new electronic phone monitoring program for GPS capabilities for inmates on work-release. The Office also reported a successful 2nd annual trunk or treat. They filled their deputy vacancy. The Office is working with 9-1-1 on the current analog platform equipment.

The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for December 13th, 2022. Executive Committee

Committee Report (Mr. Austin)

The committee met on November 7th, 2022.

Report

There were no additional speakers or reports at the meeting.

Discussion and Possible Action

a. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Mr. Bellis stated there are four items they will be discussing.

b. Juvenile Detention Center Union Memorandum of Understanding The clerk summarized the MOU to the board.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve this Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Peter seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated that we will have a few of these due to the Federal Holiday that was added. He stated that they are adding this to the ones whose contracts will not be up in the next year. He reported that if someone clocks in early or late, as they accrue those minutes, there are statutes that say this is time banked and worked. He stated they need to start implanting policy about the time-worked is the time worked. Mr. Post asked if we have authority to do this. He stated that we do not negotiate this contract. Mr. Bellis stated that this is our approval as a board to agree to something they brought to the table. He stated they asked for our approval to make the change.

Resolution and Possible Action

a. Resolution Number 2022-11-001-053 – Authorization of ARPA Funds for Purchasing of Emergency Medical Services Equipment for the Tri-Township Fire Department in the Amount of $2,500. (Attachment C-1)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Bellis seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated this is for equipment on their truck. They got a donation as well to go towards it.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution.

Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.

Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

Resolution 2022-11-001-053 was approved.

b. Resolution Number 2022-11-301-054 – Authorization of ARPA Funds for Purchasing and Installation of Air Handling and Ventilation Equipment at the Adams County Juvenile Detention Center in the Amount of $1,400,000. (Attachment C-2)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Bellis seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated that we basically have been required to update the equipment inside the Juvenile Detention Center. Mr. Bellis stated that fire suppression has to suck the air out if the fire out. The Fire Department brought it to our attention that it has to suck the air out of each individual pod to get the air moving before we get people out. Mr. Hinkamper asked if this is to get the building up to code. Mr. Bellis stated that is correct and that it doesn’t meet code right now. Mr. Austin asked what the total is. Mr. Cooley stated it is shy of 2.3 million. Mr. Austin asked when this has to be done. Mr. Bellis stated the city if giving us leeway but time is of the essence. He also stated the accepted Peters bid last month. Mr. Austin stated that we have this ARPA resolution for $1.4 million and an agreement with Chief Judge on a special fund of $400,000 and then we have roughly $400,000 to come up with. Mr. Austin stated that if we stay on the course with the sales tax numbers we have had and the personal property replacement moneys, he thinks by May we will have enough money to pay the difference out of General Funds without damaging our reserves. He stated that he thinks we should not loan against it and tracking looks right to find this money.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution.

Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.

Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

Resolution 2022-11-301-054 was approved.

Mr. Austin stated that closing that facility is a voted referendum to do that and we need to be aware of the services they provide to our community. He stated that we could dive into the business model of this facility of what is working and what is not working. Mr. Post agreed.

c. Resolution Number 2022-11-001-055 – Contributing funds to the GREDF Adams County Housing Study in the Amount of $7,500. (Attachment C-3) The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Peter seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated this is our portion to the amount of the housing study. He stated the City is putting in $7,000 and GREDF is putting in $54,000 from a grant. He stated they have hired the consultant. They look to start in January and be completed in April. Mr. Rakers asked if this will tell us what the priorities are for housing in our county. Mr. Austin stated it would tell us that. Mr. Hinkamper stated that without this study being done, we don’t have a seat at the table for other funding and grants to come down. He also stated that places that have this data are most likely to get funding to support projects like this. He stated we spend more in office supplies and so this isn’t that much to spend for this. Mr. Duesterhaus asked if GREDF has on board realtors and such. Mr. Austin stated they will do survey study groups and reach out to realtors and corporations.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution.

Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.

Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

Resolution 2022-11-001-055 was approved.

d. Resolution Number 2022-11-001-056 – Support of Housing Project Development within the Boundaries of the County of Adams in the Amount of $1,000,000. (Attachment C-4)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Peter seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated that they are coming towards the end of ARPA. He stated that housing was the second thing they talked about behind IT for ARPA. He reported this is an opportunity to protect this money for future housing projects before it is spent on other projects. He stated this will help in the future to get grant opportunities because we will have funding to match. Mr. Zanger asked if this is allocated for one project or will it be for several application projects. Mr. Austin stated he would like to see it for the non-profit projects with a third party two vet applications. He also stated we don’t know how much we will need to spend but it will benefit them to have money ready for the future. Mr. Zanger asked when the application process would begin. Mr. Austin responded that it would be in the mid summer range after the study is done so they know where to focus it on.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution. Mr. Hinkamper reminded the board that the funds have to be allocated by the end of 2024. Mr. Post stated this is to just put money in the lock box and we will still have to do approvals to actually spend the money. Mr. Austin stated that is correct. Mr. Kerkhoff asked if this will be used to set plans to build or what will it go towards. Mr. Austin stated it could and most likely will go towards construction projects. Mr. Kerkhoff asked about the land bank project. Mr. Austin stated that project is for getting abandon properties out of the tax sale cycle. Mr. Rakers stated that his concern is that we have years to allocate this money and once it goes into a lockbox, it can only be spent for that sort of thing. He stated he wonders if something would come up that takes extreme precedent would cause a levy increase instead of having these funds to apply. Mr. Austin stated that it was the most important thing in community-needs surveys. Mr. Post asked if we could wait until the study is done to do this. Mr. Austin stated there is no reason we couldn’t wait but that there will be new faces coming into the board and we may not get an opportunity to do it again. Mr. Hinkamper stated we can do this now and be able to undo it by a vote if needed. He added that its more of a commitment to the community that housing is a priority to this board.

The clerk stated that there needs to be an amended version filed stating to say allocate rather than authorize.

Mr. Austin made a motion to change the language from authorize to use to allocate the funds.

Mr. Sorensen seconded the motion.

Those in favor were:

Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

Amended Resolution 2022-11-001-056 was approved.

The committee’s next meeting will be December 5th, 2022.

Finance

Committee Report (Mr. Austin)

Bills – The committee met on October 12th, 2020 to review the bills. All of the bills were in order.

Report

There were no additional reports.

Mr. Austin stated that the fund appropriations are normal end of the fiscal year cleanup that they do every year.

Resolution –

a. Resolution Number 2022-11-401-058 – Resolution Establishing an OPIOD Settlement Fund (Attachment D-1)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated we are getting this money in monthly installments. He stated it’s hard to see how much will come to us as they are on different cycles. Mr. Brady asked where the payments are coming from. Mr. Austin stated it is from a law firm. Mr. Zanger asked about the stipulations on spending it. Mr. Austin stated a couple of the mechanisms for this. Mr. Duesterhaus asked if this will go to community support for those affected by the OPIOD epidemic. Mr. Austin stated that it would.

Resolution 2022-11-401-058 was approved.

b. Resolution Number 2022-11-001-057 – Adoption of a One-Year Agreement with WIPFLI for Auditing Services for the County of Adams, Circuit Clerk’s Office, and Adams County Jail Commissary for FY21-22. (Attachment D-2)

The clerk read the resolution by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.

Mr. Hoskins seconded the motion.

Mr. Austin stated the pricing did go up a little bit and it might be time to throw a bid out for this next time.

Resolution 2022-11-401-058 was approved.

Finance

The board agreed to approve all of the additional fund appropriations from the Highway Department with one vote. The following were approved together:

a. Additional Fund Appropriation James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $55,000 for Revenue Account Number 501-501-4250 – County Highway – Reimbursement Gasoline – for a Revised Budget Amount of $229,000 and $5,000 for Revenue Account Number 501-501-4295 – County Highway –

Revenue Miscellaneous – for a Revised Budget Amount of $10,000 and $60,000 to Expense Account Number 501-501-5503 – County Highway – Maintenance Equipment – for a Revised Budget Amount of $200,000. (Attachment D-3)

b. Additional Fund Appropriation James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $440,000 for Revenue Account Number 503-501-4295 – County Matching Revenue – Miscellaneous – for a Revised Budget Amount of $440,000 and $10,000 for Expense Account Number 503-501-5763 – County Matching –

Legal Right of Way – for a Revised Budget Amount of $30,000 and $430,000 for Expense Account Number 503-501-5767 – County Matching – Construction – for a Revised Budget Amount of $680,000. (Attachment D-4)

The Additional Fund Appropriation was approved.

c. Additional Fund Appropriation James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $140,000 for Revenue Account Number 521-501-4630 – Township MFT Fund Revenue – Payments, State – for a Revised Budget Amount of $3,950,000 and $140,000 in Expense Account Number 521-501-5713 – Township MFT Fund Distributions-Motor Fuel Tax – for a Revised Budget Amount of $3,965,000. (Attachment D-5)

d. Additional Fund Appropriation James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $34,500 for Revenue Account Number 522-501-4240 – Road District – Revenue-Payments, Townships – for a Revised Budget Amount of $208,500 and $21,600 for Expense Account Number 522-501-5105 – Road District Revolving Salaries Engineering Staff – for a Revised Budget Amount of $131,600 and $1,200 for Expense Account Number 522-501-5150 – Road District Revolving Salaries Overtime – for a Revised Budget Amount of $11,200 and $11,700 for Expense Account Number 522-501-5830 – Road District Revolving Engineering Equipment Purchase – for a Revised Budget Amount of $41,700. (Attachment D-6)

e. Additional Fund Appropriation James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $37,000 for Revenue Account Number 523-501-4630 – Township Bridge Fund Revenue – Payments, State – for a Revised Budget Amount of $636,000 and $37,000 for Expense Account 523-501-5703 – Township Bridge Fund – Construction – for a Revised Budget Amount of $537,000. (Attachment D 7)

The clerk read the Additional Fund Appropriations.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the 5 additional fund appropriations. Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider. Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

The Additional Fund Appropriations were approved.

The following 4 Highway Department Transfer of Fund Appropriations were approved under one vote:

f. Transfer of Funds Appropriation from James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $194,000 From Account Line Number 501-501-5850 – County Highway Fund – Other Machinery – for a Revised Budget Amount of $6,000 and $15,000 To Account Line Number 501-501-5105 – County Highway Fund - Salary – Engineering Staff – For a Revised Budget Amount of $130,000 and $6,000 to Account Line Number 501-501-5305 – County Highway Fund Insurance – Medical – for a Revised Budget Amount of $176,000 and $170,000 To Account Line Number 501-501-5770 – County Highway Fund Road & Bridge Maintenance – for a Revised Budget Amount of $183,000 and $3,000 To Account Line Number 501- 501-5820 – County Highway Fund South Quincy Rail Spur – for a Revised Budget Amount of $23,000. (Attachment D-8)

g. Transfer of Funds Appropriation from James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $55,000 From Account Line Number 501-501-5506 – County Highway Fund Maintenance Building & Grounds – for a Revised Budget Amount of $40,000 and $25,000 From Account Line Number 501-501-5110 – County Highway Fund Salary – Maintenance Staff – for a Revised Budget Amount of $210,000 and $80,000 To Account Line Number 501-501-5665 – County Highway Fund Vehicle Fuel & Oil – for a Revised Budget Amount of $380,000. (Attachment D-9)

h. Transfer of Funds Appropriation from James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $65,000 From Account Line Number 511-501-5767 – County Motor Fuel Tax Fund Road & Bridge Construction – for a Revised Budget Amount of $1,100,000 and $65,000 To Account Line Number 511-501-5770 – County Motor Fuel Tax Fund Road & Bridge Maintenance – for a Revised Budget Amount of

$1,065,000. (Attachment D-10)

i. Transfer of Funds Appropriation from James Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $1,500 From Account Line Number 505-501-5150 – GIS Fund Salary Overtime – for a Revised Budget Amount of $1,500 and $1,500 To Account Line Number 505-501-5523 – GIS Fund Consulting – for a Revised Budget Amount of $2,500. (Attachment D-11)

The clerk read the Transfer of Fund Appropriations by title only. Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. McCleery seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the 4 additional fund appropriations. Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider. Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

j. Transfer of Funds Appropriation from Ryan A. Niekamp – County Clerk & Recorder – in the Amount of $12,000 From Account Line Number – 005-001-5713 – ARPA Expenses – For a Revised Budget Amount of $8,487,525 To Account Line Number 001-121-5205 – Compensation – Election Judges – for a Revised Budget Amount of $78,000. (Attachment D-12)

The clerk read the Transfer of Fund Appropriation by title only.

Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, John Brady, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider. Total in favor was 19. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 2.

The Transfer of Fund Appropriation was approved.

Budget/Levy

Mr. Austin stated they have EAV grown 4.5% which is a large amount of growth. He explained the levy sheet presented to the board. He stated the levy request is 3.8% higher than last year but with the 4.5% EAV increase, the rate will go down. He stated we are getting new budgeting software in the new year that will result in a better presentation of the budget.

a. Approval of Fiscal Year Budget 2022-2023 (Attachment D-13)

A roll call vote was taken to approve the budget. Those in favor were: Mark Peter, Robert Reich, David McCleary, Les Post, Theresa Bockhold, Joe Zanger, David Hoskins, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Mark Sorensen, Barbara Fletcher, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Raquel Sparrow, Taylor Rakers, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.

Opposed was: John Brady

There were 18 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 absent.

The budget was approved.

Insurance

a. Health Insurance

Mr. Hoskins stated that we came to an agreement for the Health Insurance. He stated he attended the CIRMA meeting and they remain financially strong. He also stated they continue to negotiate competitive rates on property and casualty. Mr. Hoskins stated he appreciates the opportunity to serve on the board and will be happy to lend advice on the constituent side.

Mr. Austin reminded the chairman that we need to designate a CIRMA delegate.

The committee’s next meeting will be December 12th, 2022.

Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business to discuss.

New Business

Approval of Board Member Travel Vouchers

There were no travel vouchers to approve.

Monthly Reports

Supervisor of Assessments/Board of Review, Juvenile Detention Center, the County Clerk & Recorder’s office, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, Information Technology and the Treasurer’s office, Monthly check register for October 2022, and Funds Summary report for October 2022 including revenue and expenses. (Attachment E-1)

Mr. Duesterhaus made a motion to receive and file the monthly reports with the appropriate committee.

Mr. Zanger seconded the motion.

Motion to receive and file the monthly reports with the appropriate committee adopted.

Resignations

There were no resignations.

Appointments

There were no appointments.

Report

There were no reports.

Announcements

a. Proclamation Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans The clerk read the proclamation. (Attachment E-2)

Mr. Rakers made a motion to sign the proclamation.

Mr. McCleery seconded the motion.

The clerk stated that the County of Adams received a light that we displayed last week.

b. Recognitions:

i. County Board Members

The Chairman presented a token of appreciation to Mark Peter for his service on the board since 2002.

The Chairman presented a token of appreciation to Dave Hoskins for his service on the board since 2018.

The Chairman presented a token of appreciation to Raquel Sparrow who served on the board since 2017.

The Chairman presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Rakers who served on the board since 2017.

The Chairman presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Brady served on the board since 2009.

j. Adams County Sheriff

The Chairman presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Sheriff Wagner who served the department for 23 years.

Sheriff Wagner stated it has been an honor and expressed his appreciation. He stated it’s bittersweet and he wishes the new administration the best of luck.

Discussion and Possible Action

Correspondence

1) Ameren Tree Trimming

2) Matticks Family Thank You Notification

Mr. Duesterhaus moved to receive and file the correspondence with the appropriate committee.

Mr. Zanger seconded the motion.

Motion to receive and file the correspondence with the appropriate committee adopted.

The Chairman stated there will be a special Organizational meeting on December 5th in Courtroom 2A. He stated the clerk will get the information out on that meeting.

The Chairman asked Mr. Peter to recess the meeting.

The November 15th, 2022 meeting was recessed until Tuesday, December 13th, 2022.

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