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The Hancock County Board meeting was called to order June 10th at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Cary Gray.
A debate occurred over the minutes of the meeting. Mr. Gray and Mr. Walker questioned the accuracy of the following questions and answers:
Mr. Cramer said he has heard rumors concerning the February 12, 2013 bill for repairs at the ambulance building.
He asked Mr. Walker, "Were you employed by Huston construction on that date?
Were you paid prevailing wages for working on the ambulance building?"
Mr. Walker replied, "Yes, yes."
Mr. Cramer stood with his statement.
Mr. Walker pointed out that he consulted the States Attorney before voting on repairs at the Ambulance Building in November, 2012, and he abstained from voting on the issue.
The minutes from the November 20, 2012 meeting states:
On roll call voting "Yes" were Postle, Bartell, Scheetz, Schell, Little, Asbury, Smith, Stevenson, Bolton, Bollin, and Gray, totaling eleven.
Voting "No" were Stuckwisch, Kreps, and Finney, totaling three. Walker abstained.
The construction award was approved.
Mr. Bolton moved to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2015 meeting. Mr. Bollin seconded the motion and it carried.
Mr. Bolton presented the report of a meeting held by the County Highway Committee on May, 2015 and moved the report be approved, recommendations of the Committee be concurred in, and the report be placed on file with the Minutes of this meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Finney, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Mr. Bollin moved to approve the "Consent Agenda" confirming the appropriation of funds for a bridge project and awarding bids.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bolton, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes". Totaling eleven. The motion was approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution appropriating $10,000 for county share of bridge replacement on Basco Road, approximately 1.7 miles west of Basco.
The total cost of the project is $1,125,000. Eighty percent of the funding is federal, twenty percent is paid by the State of Illinois.
Award the following bids:
Group 1: Precoated galvanized corrugated steel pipe culverts up to 60" in diameter.
Awarded to: Metal Culverts of Jefferson City, Mo. in the amount of $69,737.34
Other bid: Coady Supply Company of Springfield, Ill. in the amount of $75,862.05
Group 2: Special drop box with stub outlet
Awarded to: Metal Culverts of Jefferson City, Mo. in the amount of $632.55
Other bid: Coady Supply Company of Springfield, Ill. in the amount of $745.00
Group 3: Precoated galvanized corrugated steel pipe culverts over 60" in diameter.
Awarded to: Metal Culverts of Jefferson City, Mo. in the amount of $19,891.70
Other bid: Coady Supply Company of Springfield, Ill. in the amount of $21,433.50
Group 4: Precast concrete box culverts
Awarded to: McCann Concrete Products of Dorsey, IL in the amount of $65,290.00 (only bid)
Sell a 1986 Case 880-D crawler mounted excavator with 5,700 hours at public auction.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bollin presented the report of the meeting held by the Finance Committee on June 11, 2015.
Mr. Bollin moved the report be approved, recommendations of the Committee be concurred in, and the report be placed on file with the Minutes of this meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Walker, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Mr. Walker moved to approve the Prevailing Wage Ordinance. Mr. Stuckwisch seconded the motion.
On roll call voting "Yes" were Bolton, Castlebury, Schell, Stuckwisch, Walker, and Gray, totaling six.
Voting "No" were Bollin, Cramer, Finney, Hanson, and Scheetz, totaling five. The ordinance was approved.
An Easement for the Niota Drainage and Levee District was presented.
Mr. Finney moved the easement be approved.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Scheetz, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
A Resolution for Sale of a Mobile Home acquired by unpaid, delinquent taxes was presented. Mr. Walker moved the sale be approved.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Scheetz, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Mr. Bollin presented an Resolution for Sale of Real Property acquired by unpaid, delinquent taxes.
Mr. Castlebury moved the sale be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Scheetz, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
A Resolution for Establishing a Mileage Fee for Transport of Human Bodies was presented.
It applies to transport of the deceased pursuant to coroner's investigation.
Mr. Walker moved the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bolton, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Negotiation of an option to purchase or trade land for an Ambulance Building was not considered upon advice of the States Attorney.
A recommendation to solicits proposals from architects or engineers to potential repairs or replacement was presented.
Mr. Bollin moved the recommendation be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Castlebury, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
A recommendation to authorizing the issuance of Tax Anticipation Warrant in the amount of $400,000 or less was presented.
Mr. Scheetz moved authorization of the issuance be approved.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cramer, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Mr. Scheetz presented the report of a meeting held by the Building, Grounds, and Insurance Committee on June 8, 2015, and moved the report be approved, recommendations of the Committee be concurred in, and the report be placed on file with the Minutes of this meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stuckwisch, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
The Public Building Commission Treasurer's Report and minutes were presented to county board members prior to the meeting.
Mr. Walker presented the report of a meeting held by the County Health and Miscellaneous Committee on June 9, 2015, and moved the report be approved, recommendations of the Committee be concurred in, and the report be placed on file with the Minutes of this meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stuckwisch, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Mr. Finney moved to approve the an increase in various ambulance fees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cramer, and on roll call all members present voted "Yes".
Revised ambulance fees:
Basic Life Support
$525 per run to $625 per run
Advanced Life Support Level 1
-$725 per run to $825 per run
Advanced Life Support Level 2
-$1,025 per run to $1,125 per run
Ambulance mileage fee*
$11 per loaded mile to
$12 per loaded mile
*mileage fee applies to all levels of runs
Tyler Wilson, acting coordinator of the Hancock County EMS (ambulance service) said the ambulance service handled 2,736 calls last year.
Mr. Wilson reported the sleeping conditions at the ambulance metal building are very cramped-only two people may sleep at a time. The septic system is running backwards. Mr. Stuckwisch suggested that solutions be explored. He also asked, "When Memorial Hospital was going to get their items out of the ambulance building?"
Mr. Scheetz inquired into the true costs of the ambulance. It was said Social Security, Medicare, and IMRF are reimbursed by the Ambulance Fund. Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation costs are not reimbursed.
Wyatt Baxter addressed the board concerning a disagreement and letter to the editor. He was informed by some board members a response would appear in the form of a letter to the editor of the Journal Pilot.
States Attorney Jason Pohren had informed Chairman Gray prior to the meeting he would include one finding in his letter included in the 2014 Audit. The finding was there was potential litigation concerning the ambulance.
Mr. Walker moved to confirm Andy Bastert, Monica Crim, and Jeanne Schell to 3 year terms on the Board of Health. Terms expire in July, 2018. Mr. Castlebury seconded the motion, and it carried.
Mr. Cramer moved to adjourn. Mr. Finney seconded the motion, and it carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
The Invocation was given by Mark Hanson, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Clerk Kerry Asbridge.
Those present were: Cary Gray, Chairman, Kerry Asbridge, County Clerk, Wayne Bollin, Steven Bolton, Pat Cramer, Steven Finney, Mark Hanson, Jeanne Schell, Harold Stuckwisch, David Walker.
Mr. Castlebury entered the meeting as roll call concluded, followed by Mr. Scheetz.
Sheriff Scott Bentzinger, County Engineer Elgin Berry, Assessor Dale Bolton, Tri-States Public Radio morning host Emily Boyer, ambulance administrative assistant Terri Griffin, Health Department Administrator Amy McAllister, States Attorney Jason Pohren, acting ambulance coordinator Tyler Wilson, and Journal-Pilot reporter Joy Swearingen were present. Guests: Wyatt Baxter, Anna Frakes, Jerry Green, Stanley Hanks, Jim Paar, were present.
Kerry Asbridge
Hancock County Clerk