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STATE OF ILLINOIS ) VERMILION COUNTY BOARD

) SS: March 10 , 2015

COUNTY OF VERMILION ) 6:00 P.M.

MINUTES

The County Board of Vermilion County, State of Illinois met in the County Board Room in the

Courthouse Annex in the City of Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois on the 10th day of March 2015.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marron at 6:00 p.m.

Invocation: Mrs. Ivadale Foster

Mr. Fox led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon call of the roll, 25 were present, 1was absent and 1vacancy. . Mrs. Ivadale Foster and Mr.

McMahon attended via telephone. Mr Miller was excused however came in at 6:15 p.m.

Attest: Cathy Jenkins, County Clerk

Chairman Marron in the Chair.

ADOPTION OR AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to approve the agenda. Motion made Mr. Bieritz. Second

by Mr. Turner. Motion carried by acclamation

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to approve minutes as presented. Move by Mr. Fox.

Second by Mr. Golden. Motion carried by acclamation.

I. REPORT ON CLAIMS

Chairman Marron entertained a motion to dispense with the reading of the Report on Claims and

place it on file. Move by Mr. Fourez. Second by Mr. Johnson.

Upon call of the roll, 25 voted yes and 1 was absent 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Nesbitt Stark Turner Walls Wright, AJ Wright, Bill Barney Baughn Bieritz Boyd Criswell

Davis Duncan Eakle Foster Fourez Fox Golden Green Hart Johnson McFadden

McMahon Mockbee Marron

The following members were absent, to-wit:

Miller

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Report on Claims

RECAP LIST FOR BOARD

February 2015

1 General Fund $1,512,056.65

2 IMRF Fund $370,383.87

3 Vermilion Co. Health Dept. $87,779.92

4 Mental Health 708 Fund $59,408.54

5 Liability Insurance Fund $181,831.00

6 PSB Rent Fund $777,272.95

7 County Highway Fund $768,290.87

8 MFT-County Fund $414,982.80

9 Law Enforcement Fund $504,602.81

10 Indemnity Fund $0.00

11 Animal Control Fund $38,721.79

13 GIS Automation Fund $13,000.00

14 Probation Service Fund $8,739.40

15 County Clerk Vital Records $152,803.34

16 911 Fund $0.00

17 Township Bridge Prog Fund $855.32

18 Co Clerk Tax Automation Fund $0.00

19 FICA (Social Security) $88,483.72

33 V C Health Insurance Fund $40,755.74

35 Coroner's Automation $3,487.19

36 EIU Fund $0.00

37 Fingerprint Fund $268.00

41 Capital Improvements Fund $15,282.41

42 North Fork Spec Serv Area 1 $10,760.82

43 North Fork Spec Serv Area 2 $4,054.81

44 North Fork Spec Serv Area 3 $779.77

48 Law Enforcement Grant $0.00

51 Vermilion Manor Nursing Home $0.00

53 VCDrug abuse prev prg $100.00

54 Reg Super of Schools/Direct Ser $15,680.94

57 Reg Supt/trustees $0.00

58 Reg Sup of Schools/ Institute $413.84

59 Reg Sup of Schools/ Bus Drivers $0.00

60 Reg Sup of Schools/ GED $0.00

61 MFT-Township Fund $170,599.69

62 County Bridge Fund $426,741.87

63 Law Library Fund $889.00

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64 Drainage District Fund $29,870.55

66 VC Solid Waste Management $24,944.13

69 Working Cash Fund $0.00

70 Co Collection Fund $1,411,437.05

71 Traffic Fee Fund $0.00

72 Treasurer Account fund $0.00

73 Inheritance Tax fund $0.00

74 Court Automation Fund $7,002.18

75 Court Security Fee Fund $8,942.88

76 Recorder Special Fund $0.00

77 Deposit Fund $552,402.00

78 Circuit Clerk Oper & Admin $0.00

79 Court Document Storage Fund $5,663.51

80 Drug Court Fee Fund $0.00

81 VC Electronic Monitor $0.00

86 Board of Election fund $163.80

87 Reg Supt/State Aid $5,796,914.49

88 Treasurer Automation Fund $0.00

89 Payroll Clearing Fund $40,042.62

90 VC Trustee Revolving Fund $897.00

91 Child Support/Maint $7,335.51

95 Section 18/CRIS Grant $0.00

97 Victim Witness/Atty Gen $1,909.20

99 VC MEG/EXP Multi Jur NARC $0.00

TOTALS $ 13,556,551.98

Prepared by: Linda Lucas-Anstey, County Auditor

Thursday, March 05, 2015

II. REPORT FROM CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE- BILL WRIGHT

Mr. Wright reported the Committee on Committees met to review candidate to replace Mr. John

Dreher who resigned in January 2015. Recommended the Board accept Cari West-Monson for Mr.

Dreher's vacated seat. Mr. Wright presented changes in the Vermilion County Committee Assignments:

Committee on Committees – B. Wright, Golden, Johnson , Stark, Davis

Executive / Legislative – Marron, B. Wright, Fox, Green, Davis, Fourez, Stark

Finance/Personnel – Fourez, B. Wright, Bieritz, Mockbee, Stark, Boyd, Davis

Health & Education – B. Wright, Nesbitt, Miller, Green, Foster, Walls, Turner

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Judicial & Rules – Baughn, McFadden, Eakle, Duncan, Barney, Boyd, Turner

Property- Bieritz, Hart, Fourez, Duncan, West-Monson, Criswell, AJ Wright

Public Safety- McFadden, Golden, Nesbitt, Hart, Davis, Stark, Boyd

Tax & Elections – Miller, Mockbee, Fox, Johnson, Foster, Criswell, Walls

Transportation – Johnson , Golden, Eakle, Baughn, AJ Wright, West-Monson, Criswell

Mr. AJ Wright questioned why some committees have four, some have two members. He stated he

wanted to be on the finance committee but was told that he had to be there longer to be on that committee.

Mr. Marron stated that he along with Mr. Wright and Mr. Stone make recommendations for their Party.

He stated he works with Mr. Stark and Mr. Davis for the Democrat recommendations and he has no input

at all on those assignments.

Mr. Stark clarified that the Committee on Committees was not an actual working committee as there is no

action taken in that committee. He stated all the Democrats have two or three committee assignments.

Mr. Marron asked for a motion to approve committee assignments and appointment of Cari West-

Monson. Motion by Mr. Fox. Second by Mr. Hart. Motion carried by acclamation.

III. FILLING VACANCY COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT #7 – Cari West-Monson

Mr. Marron asked for a motion to accept Ms, West-Monson's appointment to Dist. #7 board.

Motion made by Mr. Bieritz. Second Mr.Turner . Motion carried by acclamation.

IV. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Ms. Cari West-Monson sworn into office by Judge O'Shaughnessy

V. PRESENTATION OF DARE CHECK from Regional Office of Education to Sheriff Pat

Hartshorn

Cheryl Reifsteck, Regional Superintendent of Schools presented a check in the amount of

$17,500 to the DARE program. The Districts that participate in this program are: Armstrong –Ellis Grade

School, Bismark Henning Jr High, Catlin Elementary, Georgetown-Ridgefarm, Hoopeston, Jamaica,

Oakwood, Potomac, Rossville-Alvin, and Westville.

VI. AUDIENCE COMMENTS

The following citizens voiced support for and expressed concern over the dismissal of former

Finance Director, employee Nikki Bogart ; Mike West, Kip Sullivan, Silvia Leyh, ,Harsha Gurujul, Lori

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DeYoung, Gerald Block, Sylvia O'Brien, Mollie Bogart, Frank Wright, Renee' Wright, Ronna Davis, and

Eileen Dunavan,

Arthur Conkright expressed his ongoing concerns for the how the Board had handles/handled

issues with the wind farm project including the dismissal of Ms. Bogart and the lack of reporting of the

media.

Lynn McClinden stated that Adams County in Wisconsin, through its County Board and Health

Dept, ruled wind farms are harmful to human health.

Vince Koers stated he became interested in the wind farm issue by coming to the meetings,

reading and investigating. He expressed concern that the board may be putting the County in legal action

regarding the wind farms.

Mr. Wright made a motion to suspend the rules and allow extra time for audience comments. Seconded

by Mr.Criswell. Mr. Fox called for roll call vote. Motion carried.

Upon call of the roll, 25 voted yes and 2 voted nay. Motion carried.

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Stark Turner Walls West-Monson Wright, AJ Wright, Bill Barney Baughn Boyd

Criswell Davis Duncan Eakle Foster Fourez Golden Green Hart Johnson McFadden

McMahon Miller Mockbee Nesbitt Marron

Members voting nay:

Bieritz Fox

ADDITIONAL AUDIENCE COMMENTS:

Mickensy Ellis expressed a personal concern regarding the in climate weather. Asked the Board to

consider some of the animal cruelty rights that some of the animals are experiencing. She would like for

the Board to review those ordinances as well as transparency in the Nikki Bogart case.

Dee Ann Ryan expressed concern regarding Nikki Bogart dismissal. She indicated she decided to leave

her 708 Mental Health Board position after seeing board members being replaced. She stated what

happened to Barb Dreher and Nikki Bogart was "cold hearted and mean". She feels people that come

before the Board about the wind mills are disrespected.

Mike Cannon indicated that he is more fearful walking the streets in Danville than in the prison where he

works cutting hair.

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Darrell Cambron reminded new board members that the wind committee met and put out 4 resolutions

that are in the hands of the States Attorney. He hopes they will vote to approve in committee and give it a

chance to come before the full board.

Ted Hartke said he would like to see a moratorium on the wind farms, wants County Board to request the

raw skata data for the time period specified by his attorney, wants everyone to be responsible public

servants, wants to know who the members of the structural safety committee are and ask that Mr. Marron

be excluded from that committee.

VII. EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATION (Marron)

A. RESOLUTION - Collection Delinquent Taxes

Mr. Marron requested motion to dispense with the reading of the resolution and for its passage. Move

by Mr.. Johnson Second by Mr. Bieritz. No Discussion. (RESOLUTION 15-0301 attached)

Upon call of the roll 27 Yea Motion Carried

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Turner Walls West-Monson Wright, AJ Wright, Bill Barney Baughn Bieritz Boyd

Criswell Davis Duncan Eakle Foster Fourez Fox Golden Green Hart Johnson

McFadden McMahon Miller Mockbee Nesbitt Stark Marron

B. RESOLUTION- Low Bid Award, Courthouse Cooling Tower Venture Mechanical

Contractors, Inc $50,372.00

Mr. Marron requested to dispense with the reading and approve. Motion by Mr AJ Wright.

Second by Mr Criswell. (RESOLUTION 15-0302 attached)

Upon call of the roll 27 Yea Motion Carried

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

Walls West-Monson Wright, AJ Wright, Bill Barney Baughn Bieritz Boyd Criswell

Davis Duncan Eakle Foster Fourez Fox Golden Green Hart Johnson McFadden

McMahon Miller Mockbee Nesbitt Stark Turner Marron

C. RESOLUTION- Wages and Benefits for Highway Department Employees

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Mr Marron asked to dispense with the reading and approve. Motion by Mr. AJ Wright.

Second by Mr. Johnson. (RESOLUTION 15-0303 attached)

Mr. Green asked Mr. Marron to explain a few of the details of the contract. Mr. Marron

stated both members of the negotiating team did a great job and referred to Mr. Donahue for

clarification. Mr Donahue stated it is a 3 year contract. Essentially everybody received a

$1500 raise retroactive to the beginning of the contract. The maintenance worker in the first

year got an extra $400. Some modifications to longevity was made and they simply froze it.

They modified personal days to be consistent with other contracts in the County. They

ended up having to deal with 3 different business agents and it was one of those bargaining

sessions that took a while. “We both compromised and in the end made the deal,” Mr.

Donahue stated.

Upon call of the roll 27 Yea Motion Carried

The following members voted yea, to-wit:

West-Monson Wright, AJ Wright, Bill Barney Baughn Bieritz Boyd Criswell Davis

Duncan Eakle Foster Fourez Fox Golden Green Hart Johnson McFadden McMahon

Miller Mockbee Nesbitt Stark Turner Walls Marron

VIII. FINANCE/PERSONNEL (Fourez)

A. Financial Update

Mr. Fourez stated he has been on many boards and oversight duties were not part of this committee.

Moving forward, they will be sitting down on a monthly basis and do a more in depth look at what is

going on. They will work with the Auditor, Finance Director, Treasurer and if any red flags come up, they

can address immediately. He feels it is important that the committee finance people are up to speed in

dealing with the budget. They are in the process of how to go about doing this.

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Marron stated there was no need for Executive Session

X. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS:

A. Happy Birthday to Robert Fox, Darren Duncan, Ivadale Foster, Chuck Nesbitt, Joe Eakle

B. Committee Chairperson's Comments: Fourez – none , Bieritz- Consolidation plan for building

and grounds under new leadership and are completing renovation of this building and starting

on the Health Department . They are doing a fine job of moving ahead. B. Wright – Health &

Ed Committee will meet this month. Miller – none, Johnson - Transportation will not meet in

March but will meet in April.

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C. Board Member Comments: Mr Fox remind the public that all the meetings are open to the public.

He stated the doors are open. 65% of tax money goes to schools and the public should be

attending the school board meetings. He stated Mr. Hartke did the surveying of all the land that

the wind mills are on and got all the money.

Mr AJ Wright asked Mr. Marron the personnel policy that he picked up in the office , if Ms

Bogart 's situation would fall under that. Mr. Donahue stated there are legal issues involved in

that and that modified some of the terms of the policy. His advice to the Chairman is not to

discuss at this time. Mr. AJ Wright expressed frustration as to who he can talk to about issues.

Mr. Donahue reminded him that it is a personnel matter and they will have a grievance meeting

as requested by Ms. Bogart , March 17th, 2015 and then into closed session. Mr. Wright wants

to know when he can get something in writing stating what he is doing here. Mr. Marron stated

that Mr. Wright has never come to his office at any time for anything and he encouraged Mr. AJ

Wright to come to his office and he would be happy to discuss board matters.

Mr. Green asked for an update on the Ad Hoc Committee proposals and when will they be ready

for presentation. Mr. Marron stated they will be on the March agenda for discussion.

Mr. Miller wanted to personally thank the Police Dept. for the work they do to keep drugs off

the streets.

Mr. Hart also wanted to thank the police for working in Georgetown with the drug issue.

Mr. Marron stated at the Finance Committee meeting the subject of Zoning Ordinances came up

in the various locales around the county. Tracy Turner provided a list of the municipalities and

their zoning ordinances and they were passed out to the board. He thanked Mr. Fox for pursuing

getting a picture of the County Board taken at next meeting. There will be a new member

orientation starting March 18th . They will having 4 sessions because there are so many

departments it will take 4 nights to get through them all. Step 1 of the Strategic Plan was put

together and given to the Board members. It is a way to engage people.

XI. APPOINTMENTS FOR MARCH 2015-

Mr. Marron asked for motion of concurrence Motion by Mr. Golden. Second by Mr. Bieritz No

discussion. Motion carried by acclamation.

The following appointment is for Union Drainage District No. 1 (Sidell and Young American) to

expire September 2016:

John Rogers, 334 N. Alabama Street, Chrisman, IL 61924

The following appointment is for Hastings Drainage District #9267 to expire September 2016:

Tony Beck, 913 E 550 North Road, Allerton, IL 61810

XII. READINGS FOR MARCH 2015:

The following appointments are for North Fork Special Service Area to expire January 2018:

Term Expiring: Thomas Beckner, 35369 N 1830 E Road, Rossville, IL 60963

Application on file:

Term Expiring: Allen Rutan, 18865 E 2750 N Road, Bismarck, IL 61814

Application on file:

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Term Expiring: D. Stan Seaman, P O Box 50, Alvin, IL 61811

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board to expire December

2015:

Resignation on file: Greg Leitz, 219 Denvale Drive, Danville, IL 61832

Application on file: Caroline L. Conway, 1608 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832

The following appointment is for Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board to expire December

2015:

Resignation on file: Cathy Jenkins

Application on file: Chad Turner, 2001 Batestown Road, Danville, IL 61832

The following appointment is for Allerton Fire Protection District #10103 to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: John Cutsinger, P O Box 51, Allerton, IL 61810

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Carroll Township Fire Protection District #11253 to expire May

2018:

Term Expiring: William Boyer, 205 Mill Street, P O Box 50, Indianola, IL 61850

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Catlin Fire Protection District to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Don Bolser, 8226 E 1410 N Road, Fairmount, IL 61841

Application on file: Tad C. Beddow, 704 Westwood Drive, P O Box 922, Catlin, IL 61817

The following appointment is for FMC Fire Protection District #77-MR-142 to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Gary Wolfe, 18105 N 350 E Road, Fithian, IL 61844

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Georgetown Fire Protection District #10660 and Georgetown

Ambulance Board to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Edward Shirley, 503 W. West, Georgetown, IL 61846

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Kickapoo Fire Protection District #64-S-189M to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Tim Rollins, 19382 N 1370 E Road, Danville, IL 61834

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Lynch Fire Protection District #71-X-61 to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: William A. Powell, 419 E 14th Street, Danville, IL 61832

Application on file:

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The following appointment is for Oakwood Fire Protection District to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Ronald Lee, P O Box 543, Oakwood, IL 61858

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Rankin Fire Protection District #10117 to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Rex Greene, P O Box 32, East Lynn, IL 60932

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Rossville Area Fire Protection District to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: David Boyer, 36785 N 1394 E Road, Hoopeston, IL 60942

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Sidell Fire & Rescue to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: Keith McDaniel, 203 E. Cauble Street, Sidell, IL 61876

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Danville Sanitary District #9490 to expire May 2018:

Deceased: Alfred Bott, 320 Fletcher, Danville, IL 61832

Application on file: Donnie Ritter, 14169 E 2200 North Road, Danville, IL 61834

The following appointment is for Westville-Belgium Sanitary District #10700 to expire May 2018:

Term Expiring: William E. Barnes, 1310 S. State Street, Westville, IL 61883

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Olivet Public Water District #65-Z-47 to expire May 2020:

Term Expiring: Greg Edwards, 6029 State Rt. 1, Georgetown, IL 61846

Application on file:

The following appointments are for Fithian-Muncie-Stearns Cemetery Association #10120 to expire

May 2021:

Term Expiring: Charles E. Jones, 6332 US Rt. 150, Fithian, IL 61844

Application on file:

Term Expiring: Charles Trimble, 3285 E 2000 N Road, Fithian, IL 61844

Application on file:

Term Expiring: Floyd Martin, 105 W. Clinton, P O Box 124, Fithian, IL 61844

Application on file:

XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH 2015 –

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The following appointments are for Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC):

Craig Golden, 1210 Sheridan, Danville, IL 61832

Pat Hartshorn, 2 E. South Street, Danville, IL 61832

Dave Stone, 11848 Catlin-Indianola Road, Catlin, IL 61817

The following appointment is for Rossville Area Fire Protection District to expire May 2017:

Moved From Area: Monte Silver

Application on file:

The following appointment is for Vermilion County Housing Authority to expire August 2019:

Resignation on file: Mark Wilkes

Application on file: James Kiser, 25 Ramey Court, Georgetown, IL 61846

XIV. VACANCIES

Maple Grove Term Expired:

Drn. Dist. Luke Janosik, did not reapply in August, 2010

Pleasant View Term Expired:

Drn. Dist. Kim Jolley, did not reapply in August, 2010

Sandusky Term Expired:

Drn. Distr. Robert Knight, did not reapply in August, 2006

Vermilion Grove Term Expired:

Drn. Dist. Gary Weathers, did not reapply in August, 2010

Steve Pearson, did not reapply in August, 2011

Ross Twp. Term Expired:

Drn. Distr. Harold Spain, did not reapply in August, 2007

Charles Leonard, did not reapply in August, 2011

Salem Cem. Term Expired:

Board John Sasseen, did not reapply in September, 2000

Fred Butcher, did not reapply in August, 2004

Kathryn Butcher, did not reapply in August, 2008

Hpst Drn Term Expired:

Dist 7011 Gael Neathery, Jr., did not reapply in Sept., 2011

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Fthn Mnce Term Expired:

Strns Cem H. D. Ward, did not reapply in April, 2012

Robert D. Richards, did not reapply in April, 2013

William H. Eichorst, did not reapply in April, 2014

Olivet Pbl Term Expired:

Wtr Dist Gary Stokes, did not reapply in February, 2012

Ctr Crk Term Expired:

Drn. Dist Wayne Rademacher, did not reapply in July, 2014

Pleasant Hill Term Expired:

Drn. Dist. Lynndel W. Davan, did not reapply in July, 2014

Stoney Crk Term Expired:

Drn. Dist. Wayne Rademacher, did not reapply in July, 2014

Union Drn. Term Expired:

Dist. #1 Randy Allen, did not reapply in July, 2014

Hstgs Drm Charles Goodall - Deceased

Dist #9267 Term Expiring 9-2015

XV. CLERK’S TABLE

Mrs. Jenkins stated there were no additions to the clerk’s table

XVI. ADJOURN

Meeting adjourned 7:48 PM to Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 6 PM.