Gary L. Farha, States Attorney | Adams County
Gary L. Farha, States Attorney | Adams County
Adams County Board met May 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The County Board of Adams County, Illinois met at the Courthouse, Quincy, Illinois, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., pursuant to recess.
PRESENT: R. Kent Snider, Chairman
Ryan A. Niekamp, County Clerk
Chairman Snider called the meeting to order.
Mr. Mark Sorensen gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
The County Clerk called the roll and the following members were present: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.
Total Present: 18 Absent: 3
Absent were: Theresa Bockhold, Barbara Fletcher and Mark Dietrich, all excused Chairman Snider declared a quorum present.
Officeholders, department heads, and/or their representatives also present were: Gary Farha- States Attorney, Georgene Zimmerman- Supervisor of Assessments, Anthony Foster- Director of Court Services, Jessica Frese from EMA, Carla Smith and David Wilcox from the Highway Department, Jessica Douglas- Director of 911, David Hochgraber- Director if IT, Amy Carothers-County Board Office Director, Sheriff Grootens and Paul Havermale- Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission.
At this time, the chairman presented an award to Marley Kill, employee of the County Board Office. Marley was a 5-year employee who did payroll and he thanked her for her efforts.
Mr. Duesterhaus moved to approve the minutes of the April 10th and May 2, 2024 county board meetings as printed and distributed.
Mr. McQueen seconded the motion.
Motion to approve the minutes of the April 10th and May 2, 2024 meetings as printed was adopted.
Transportation, Building & Technology
Committee Report (Mr. Bellis)
Bills – The committee met on May 14, 2024 and reviewed the bills for the Highway Department, the Maintenance Department, and the Technology Department. All the bills were in order.
Reports
The highway department reported on an auction they are having on Purple Wave. Maintenance reported the progress on courtroom 2B. The Judges Chambers are almost done. They will continue onto the next courtroom based on the court schedule. IT provided updates on the ongoing projects.
Resolutions
a. 2024-05-501-015 - Resolution reporting bids and awarding the contract from the May 07, 2024 Letting of Section 20-18155-00-RR Northeast Road District for three at-grade railroad crossing improvements using Grade Crossing Protection Funds. Attachment A-1
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Bellis made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Post seconded the motion.
Resolution 2024-05-501-015 was approved.
b. 2024-05-501-016 - Resolution reporting bids and awarding the contract from the May 07, 2024 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Letting for Cape Sealing County Highway 24 (East 2400th St) and a portion of County Highway 14 (East 2903rd Lane). Attachment A-2
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Post made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. McCleary seconded the motion.
Resolution 2024-05-501-016 was approved.
c. 2024-05-501-017 - Resolution reporting bids and awarding the contract from the May 7, 2024 County Motor Fuel Tax Letting for Resurfacing on County Highway 55 (North 52nd St). Attachment A-3
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Bellis made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. McCleary seconded the motion.
Resolution 2024-05-501-017 was approved.
d. 2024-05-501-018 – Resolution reporting bids and awarding the contract from the May 7, 2024 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Letting for Seal Coats on various County Highways. Attachment A-4
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Bellis made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Zanger seconded the motion.
Resolution 2024-05-501-018 was approved.
e. 2024-05-501-019 - Resolution reporting bids and awarding a contract to County Contractors, Inc., Quincy, Illinois in the amount of $270,311.00 for the removal and replacement of the existing deck beams (SN 001-3385) with the necessary bridge approach adjustments and other ancillary work, located on TR 495 (Turtle Lake Road) approximately 2.5 miles south of Quincy, IL, known as Melrose Road District Section 23-16119-01-BR, from the May 7, 2024 Township Bridge Program Fund Letting. Attachment A-5
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. McCleary made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Hinkamper seconded the motion.
Resolution 2024-05-501-019 was approved.
f. 2024-05-001-012 – Ordinance Adopting to Add Territory to the Quincy Adams Brown Enterprise Zone and Amend the Quincy Adams Brown County Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement Attachment A-6
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Zanger made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Hinkamper seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Hinkamper stated there was no new discussions at the meeting that they haven’t already discussed. He stated it’s a 30-40 Million dollar project that is adding 100 jobs to the area. He stated it is a 10-year commercial tax abatement. Mr. Hinkamper stated they could seek out appeal after the abatement is over. Mr. Finlay asked what the commitment is for the company as far as jobs. Mr. Bevelheimer from the city stated they will have an MOU on that to report employment. Mr. Finlay also asked about the lighting from this site. Mr. Bevelheimer stated they met with the neighbors and they talked about where this would go on the 40 acre tract. They stated they do not know the exact location of the build. The neighbors have expressed that they want them to be mindful of what lighting effect will have on them. Mr. Finlay asked the same question about noise. Mr. Bevelheimer stated they do not have an industrial performance standard for noise. He stated that this will be an issue that will need monitored. He stated they will have more answers when they know the exact location of the build. They have not received the plan yet because they do not want to progress the project without this approval of the Enterprise Zone. Mr. Austin asked what if they leave on year 8. He stated someone else could move into that building but there is no claw back provision. Mr. Finlay asked about traffic counts on this. Mr. Bevelheimer stated they have asked, but they do not have this information yet. Mr. Austin asked which districts this effects. He stated it is Ellington Town, Ellington Road, Tri-Township Library District, Adams County, the counties in the Enterprise Zone, Quincy School District, Community College Distict and the Park District.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
Resolution 2024-05-001-012 was approved.
g. 2024-05-001-013 – Resolution Supporting the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District known as TIF South – Quincy Attachment A-7
The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Hinkamper made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Bellis seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Bellis stated he believes this is to get the whole board’s vote on the TIF. Mr. Hinkamper stated it is a symbolic vote of approval. Mr. McCoy asked what the accountability is on this TIF or follow up on final results. Mr. Bevelheimer stated they Joint Review Board receives a report annually on how the dollars were spent. Mr. McCoy asked if there is verification that the projects have been completed. Mr. Bevelheimer stated that is correct. Mr. Calloway asked if the TIF has already been awarded. Mr. Bevelheimer stated that it has not until the council has approved it and it is sent to the Department of Revenue. Mr. Calloway asked how many candidates are there for the TIF or applications for funds. Mr. Bevelheimer stated none and none will be accepted until the TIF is set in place. He stated the TIF is for 23 years. Mr. Hinkamper stated this is possibly only a $4,000 impact on the county
each year.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Bret Austin abstained.
Total in favor was 17. Total abstained was 1. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
Resolution 2024-05-001-003 was approved.
New Business
a. Acknowledgment Receipt of the Summit Energy Fowler-Mixer Family Solar Project Application
i. Setting Date of Public Hearing
Mr. Bellis stated the hearing has been set for June 25th at 6:00 PM in the County Board Room.
b. Review and Possible Action on the Engineering Request for Proposal of the Adams County HVAC System
Mr. Bellis stated everyone was notified of the bidders of the project. Mr. Austin asked if the second company proposed the same type of system. Mr. Bellis stated they are giving their opinions on any system. He stated they will help us decide. Mr. Austin stated one of them focused on one type of system. Mr. Bellis stated we are not 100% sold on VRF but they will be looking at everything.
c. Discussion and Creation of an HVAC Sub-Committee
i. Proposed Members: Transportation Committee Members, Steve McQueen, Marvin Kerkhoff, Brad Poulter, Terry Bower.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the proposed members of the HVAC Sub-Committee.
Mr. McCleary seconded the motion.
The members were approved.
Mr. Bellis stated they will be meeting in the law library next Tuesday before the hearing.
The committee’s next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Legislative & Judicial
Committee Report (Mr. Reich)
Bills – The committee met on May 14, 2024 and reviewed bills from the Circuit Clerk, Juvenile Detention Center, Probation Department, Public Defender, State’s Attorney, and the Supervisor of Assessments. All the bills were in order.
Reports
Mr. Reich explained the code changes that are in the works to be presented at next month’s meeting.
County Code
There were no county codes to review.
Resolutions/Ordinances/Action
There were none to approve.
Appointments
a. Appointment of Phil Doane as a Trustee to the Liberty Fire Protection District Effective the First Day of May of the Year 2024. Attachment B-1
Mr. Reich made a motion to approve the appointment.
Mr. McCoy seconded the motion.
The appointment was approved.
b. Appointment of Craig Cramm as a Trustee to the Ursa Street Light District Effective on the First Day of May of the Year 2024 and Expiring on the First Monday of May of the Year 2027 Attachment B-2
Mr. Reich made a motion to approve the appointment.
Mr. McCoy seconded the motion.
The appointment was approved.
Event Liquor Licenses
a. Special One-Day Permit for Friends of Unit 4’s Fall Festival to be Held on September 14, 2024 at the Adams County Fairgrounds from 1:00pm (CDST) until 11:59pm (CDST). Attachment B-3
Mr. Reich made a motion to approve the one-day permit.
Mr. Kerkhoff seconded the motion.
The one-day permit was approved.
Pyrotechnic Displays
There were no pyrotechnic displays to approve.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Public Health & Safety
Committee Report (Mr. Sorensen)
Bills – The committee met on May 14, 2024 and reviewed the bills for the Sheriff’s Office, Coroner’s Office, Emergency Management Agency, Veterans Assistance Commission and Animal Control. All the bills were in order.
Reports-
Mr. Sorensen read the following department reports that were given to the committee: From John Simon, Director of Ambulance and EMA: Theye are still working on the siren system. They are at full staff. She told them about EMS day at the mall. From Scott Graham, County Coroner: There were 82 deaths, 1 autopsy, 1 abandon cremation and 35 cremation permits issued.
From Sheriff Grootens: There was 1 new hire and 1 departure. The jail population was 90.
From Paul Havermale, Director of the Veterans Assistance Commission: Year to date, there has been 82 clients. There has been an uptake in VA requests.
Resolution
There were no resolutions to approve.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Executive Committee
Committee Report (Mr. Austin)
The committee did not meet in May.
The committee’s next meeting will be Monday, June 3, 2024.
Finance
Committee Report (Mr. Austin)
Bills – The committee met on May 13, 2024 and reviewed the bills. All the bills were in order.
Report
There were no additional reports given.
Resolution
a. Resolution Number 2024-05-205-015 – Resolution Setting the Adams County Coroner’s Salary for the Term Beginning on December 1, 2024. Attachment C-1 The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Fischer seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin looked at the UCCI survey and worked out some terms. He stated it is around a 3% per year raise and it was unanimously approved by committee. Mr. Hinkamper asked what percentile we are at. He stated we would be at the 78th percentile and we used numbers in the 75th percentile and counties that are similar to ours with their coroner position.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
Resolution 2024-05-205-015 was approved.
b. Resolution Number 2024-05-421-016 – Resolution Setting the Adams Circuit Clerk’s Salary for the Term Beginning on December 1, 2024. Attachment C-2 The clerk read the resolution by title only.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the resolution.
Mr. Finlay seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated that this is a resolution recommending as the salary portion is up to the circuit court and the chief judges. He stated they are recommending a similar percentile rankings. Mr. Bellis asked who pays their payroll, the courts or the county. Mr. Austin stated that we pay her payroll at the county.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the resolution. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
Resolution 2024-05-421-016 was approved.
Finance
a. Additional Fund Appropriation from Jerrod Welch - Public Health Director – in the Amount of $25,000 to Expense Account 601-601-5635 – Public Health Expenses – for a Revised Budget amount of $200,000 and $300,000 to Expense Account 601-601-5640 – Nursing Expenses – for a Revised Budget Amount of $650,000 and $300,000 to Revenue Account 601-601-4250 – Revenue – Immunizations –
for a Revised Budget Amount of $654,000 and $98,000 to Revenue Account 601- 601-47925 – Grants – Other – for a Revised Budget Amount of $575,000. Attachment C-3
The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated the Health Department is increasing this line item to recruit nurses. They are using some reserve funds and grants.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
The additional fund appropriation was approved.
b. Additional Fund Appropriation from James R. Frankenhoff – County Engineer – in the Amount of $30,000 to Expense Account 505-501-5105 – GIS FUND – Salary – for a Revised Budget Amount of $97,000 Attachment C-4
The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Finlay seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated this is a recategorization and not a budget increase. A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3. The additional fund appropriation was approved.
c. Additional Fund Appropriation from Paul Havermale – VAC Superintendent – in the Amount of $100 to Expense Account 631-631-5115 – Salary – Office Staff – for a Revised Budget of $100. Attachment C-5
The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated this is creating accounts in the budget. A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider.
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3. The additional fund appropriation was approved.
d. Additional Fund Appropriation from Anthony Foster – Director of Court Services – in the Amount of $31,000 To Expense Account 312-311-5860 – Equipment – for a Revised Budget Amount of $31,000. Attachment C-6
The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Finlay seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated this was creating an account for the expense of the equipment that was not there.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
The additional fund appropriation was approved.
e. Additional Fund Appropriation from Anthony Grootens – Sheriff – in the Amount of $10,000 for Revenue Account 001-231-4624 – Reimbursement – FBI Hire Back – for a Revised Budget Amount of $10,000 and $10,000 for Expense Account 001- 231-5724 – Hire Back Expense – FBI – for a Revised Budget Amount of $10,000. Attachment C-7
The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Fischer seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated that this creates two new accounts for a sub-budget to reimburse FBI Hire back expenses. As money is spent, they will apply for reimbursement.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
The additional fund appropriation was approved.
f. Additional Fund Appropriation from Hon. Scott Larson – Judicial – in the Amount of $291,000 to Revenue Account 433-441-4615 – Tech. Mod Grant – in the Amount of $291,000 and $291,000 to Expense Account –433-441-5713 – Tech Mod. Grant – All Expenses – for a Revised Budget Amount of $291,000. Attachment C-8
The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the additional fund appropriation. Mr. Poulter seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated this is a grant they will receive.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the additional fund appropriation. Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
The additional fund appropriation was approved.
g. Transfer of Funds Appropriation from Paul Havermale – VAC Superintendent – in the Amount of $30,000 From 631-631-5105 – Salary – Assistant Superintendent VAC – for a Revised Budget Amount of $20,000 and $30,000 To 631-631-5115 – Salary – Office Staff – for a Revised Budget Amount of $30,100. Attachment C-9 The clerk read the additional fund appropriation.
Mr. Austin made a motion to approve the transfer of funds appropriation. Mr. Sorensen seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Austin stated this is allocating for salary. He stated these will be coming through as they develop more budget items.
A roll call vote was taken to approve the transfer of funds appropriation.
Those in favor were: Jon McCoy, Tim Finlay, Robert Reich, Brad Poulter, David McCleary, Les Post, Joe Zanger, Brent Fischer, Todd Duesterhaus, Bret Austin, Keith Callaway, Mark Sorensen, Ryan Hinkamper, Dave Bellis, Marvin Kerkhoff, Steve McQueen, Travis Cooley and Kent Snider
Total in favor was 18. Total opposed was 0. Total absent was 3.
The transfer of funds appropriation was approved.
Insurance
Mr. Austin stated we are running at a budget deficit right now on insurance. He stated they carried over a surplus from last year which leaves us net-positive.
Discussion and Possible Action
a. American Rescue Plan Act – Review and Discussion
Mr. Austin stated they had a detailed discussion at the committee meeting. He stated the ARPA funds are tracked and there is a link on the website under public records. He stated they are looking at 5 things that have had no money spent. The Adams County Fair Restrooms needs looked at and the other allocation to the Fairgrounds need a follow-up. He stated they had another question about the Public Defender Software. The clerk stated that the full amount has been spent and the project is complete. Mr. Austin stated that the riverfront line burial project also does not have money being spent and needs re-visited. The Ursa water is still needed as they have just ran into some issues. He stated that we have about $288,000 of unallocated money or possibly more after revisiting these funds. The money has to be allocated by the end of 2024. Mr. Snider stated that the Fair Board started their project so it will be in motion. Mr. McCoy stated that there were some invoices turned in for the Fairgrounds, but he anticipated it will all be built by June. Mr. Zanger asked what was allocated for the riverfront line. Mr. Austin stated it was $200,000. Mr. Bellis asked about the GROW. Mr. Austin stated there were 28 contractors at the meeting and another 20 at an online meeting as well as a dozen applications.
b. Real Estate Appraisal for Parcel Number 03-0-0280-002-00 Authorization From the County of Adams Attachment C-10
Mr. Austin stated that Mrs. Zimmerman asked for an increase in this budget line because this is a big ag property and they do not have enough money in the funds to get this appraisal. He stated these are fair protests and a fair process, but we need to support this to support our assessors.
The committee’s next meeting will be Monday, June 10, 2024.
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, and Probation Department, Monthly check register for April 2024, and Funds Summary report for April 2024, including revenue and expenses.
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.
Resignation
There were no resignations.
Appointments
The Chairman entertained a motion for the following appointments: a. Appointment of R. Kent Snider to the Joint Review Board
Mr. Hinkamper made a motion to approve.
Mr. McCleary seconded the motion.
The appointment was approved.
b. Appointment of Ryan Hinkamper to the Quincy Enterprise Zone for a Two-Year Appointment
Mr. Bellis made a motion to approve the appointment.
Mr. Kerkhoff seconded the motion.
The appointment was approved.
The following 4 were approved together:
c. Appointment of Glori Trader to a Three-Year Term on the Adams County Board of Health Beginning July 1, 2024
d. Appointment of Jan Poulter to a Three-Year Term on the Adams County Board of Health Beginning July 1, 2024
e. Appointment of Heather Leindecker to a Three-Year Term on the Adams County Board of Health Beginning July 1, 2024
f. Appointment of Travis Cooley to a One-Year Term on the Adams County Board of Health Beginning July 1, 2024
Mr. Reich made a motion to approve the appointments.
Mr. Austin seconded the motion.
The appointments were approved.
Report
There were no additional reports.
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Discussion and Possible Action
a. Discussion of Child Care Programming and Use of ARPA Money. Mr. Austin stated they wanted to look hard at unspent ARPA money as they have had some requests to look into childcare in our community. He stated this is an issue right up there with housing. He stated since 2018, there have been 1/3 cut to the providers in our county. There has been a decline in coverage in our community as well as a rise of prices on childcare. He stated they could anticipate a request from the Childcare Coalition on what ideas they have for money to be spent on childcare.
Correspondence
a. Correspondence from Ameren Illinois on upcoming vegetation activities b. High-Speed rail alliance informational packet.
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 May 14th, 2024 meeting was recessed until Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
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