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Franklin County Board met June 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the County Board, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room in the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, Illinois by Chairman Randall Crocker.

ROLL CALL

Secretary, Greg Woolard, called the roll. Members in attendance were Randall Crocker, John Gulley, Stephen Leek, Larry Miller, Ray Minor, Alan Price, Jack Warren and Kevin Weston. Neil Hargis was absent.

Also attendances were Gayla Prather, Administrative Assistant to the County Board; Keith Ward, Recycling Coordinator; David Bartoni, County Sheriff; Jim Muir, Circuit Clerk; and Steve Vercellino, County Treasurer; Jason Gates, Mariah Hayes, James Allen, Liz Allen & Dave Schmitt and other interest parties.

PLEDGE

Chairman Randall Crocker lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Randall Crocker asked the public if there were comments at this time.

Jason Gates talked about Turkey Farms being built at 14998 Fryer Road, Whittington, he is wanting the Board to have some kind of regulations on this kind of project. He stated that there are three separate facilities. He said he has gone to the state but they say the turkey farmers are in compliance.

Liz Allen is asking the County Board about a liquor license for gaming in Tyrone Township from the County.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 

Alan Price made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 3, 2019 Additional County Board Meeting. Ray Minor seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

COUNTY CLAIMS

John Gulley made a motion to pay the claims on file. Jack Warren seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that a closed session is not needed at this time.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

SOUTH COUNTY LINE ROAD - RESOLUTION

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the first item on the agenda is the resolution for TR 5 South County Line Road Section 16-08129-00-BR in Frankfort Township and he asked Alan Price to present said resolution in Mike Rolla, County Engineer's absence. Alan Price presented the proposal from Dees Construction from West Frankfort for $187,456.00 and stated that they were the only one that gave a bid and he stated that Mike Rolla, County Engineer asked for this resolution be passed.

Stephen Leek made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Kevin Weston seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolution is made a part of these minutes as Resolution No. 2019-27.

FY 2018 CIRCUIT CLERK AUDIT

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that the next item on the agenda is the FY 2018 Circuit Clerk Audit for the year ended November 30, 2018 and a representative from Emling & Hoffman P.C. gave her report.

John Gulley made a motion to accept the FY 2018 Circuit Clerk Audit as presented. Larry Miller seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said audit is made a part of these minutes as Agreement No. 2019-06.

FY 2018 COUNTY AUDIT 

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board

that the next item on the agenda is the FY 2018 County Audit for the year ended November 30, 2018 and a representative from Emling & Hoffman P.C. gave her report.

John Gulley made a motion to accept the FY 2018 County Audit as presented. Jack Warren seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said audit is made a part of these minutes as Agreement No. 2019-07.

CIRCUIT CLERK - NEW HIRE

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that the next item on the agenda is the Circuit Clerk's new hire and he expressed concerns that things need to change to get things in order for the County to get by financially and Stephen Leek also expressed his concerns.

Ray Minor made a motion to approve the Circuit Clerk's new hire. Kevin Weston seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the voting was as follows: John Gulley, Stephen Leek, Alan Price, Jack Warren & Randall Crocker voted NO. Larry Miller, Ray Minor & Kevin Weston voted YES.

This motion was not approved.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN SERVICE FOR NEW FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the permission to advertise for requests for qualifications for Design Services for the New Franklin County Courthouse and he presented the request for qualifications.

Alan Price made a motion to approve the request for qualifications as presented. Larry Miller seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said request for qualifications is made a part of these minutes.

INVESTMENT POLICY - UPDATED

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the Investment Policy to be updated and he asked Steve Vercellino, County Treasurer to explain. Steve Vercellino, County Treasurer explained what was changed and added to the updated policy.

John Gulley recommended this policy be tabled at this time.

MOBILE HOME SALE IN ERROR FEE - RESOLUTION

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is a resolution for a Mobile Home Sale in Error fee. John Gulley explained that the fees are added if the tax buyers found something wrong and they don't want the property. The resolution is impose a fee of up to $10.00.

John Gulley made a motion to approve the resolution for a Mobile Home Sale in Error fee. Larry Miller seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolution is made a motion of these minutes as Resolution No. 2019-28.

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY SALE IN ERROR FEE - RESOLUTION

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is a resolution for a Real Estate

Property Sale in Error fee. John Gulley explained that the fees are added if the tax buyers found something wrong and they don't want the property. The resolution is impose a fee of up to $60.00 for each item purchased.

John Gulley made a motion to approve the resolution for a Real Estate Property Sale in Error fee. Larry Miller seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolution is made a motion of these minutes as Resolution No. 2019-29.

COURT FINES & FEES ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FUNDING TO CASA

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the proposed amendment to the Court Fines and Fees Ordinance to provide temporary funding to CASA and informed the County Board that this needs to be tabled at this time

PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE

Chairman Randall Crocker presented the County Board with the prevailing Rate of wages Ordinance and stated that this is passed annually.

John Gulley made a motion to adopt the Prevailing Rate of Wages Ordinance as presented. Alan Price seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the voting was as follows: John Gulley, Stephen Leek, Alan Price, Jack Warren, Kevin Weston & Randall Crocker all voted YES. Larry Miller and Ray Minor voted NO. Motion carried.

Said ordinance is made a part of these minutes as Ordinance No. 2019-05.

FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL - LED LIGHTING

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item  on the agenda is the Franklin Count Jail LED lighting and recommends this to be tabled at this time.

FRANKLIN COUNTY TREASURER - TRAVEL REQUEST

Chairman Randall Crocker read a letter from Steve Vercellino, County Treasurer requesting to travel to the IL County Treasurer's Association Summer Conference in Bloomington on July 18th & 19th with the expected expense to be $500 for registration, mileage and lodging.

Jack Warren made a motion to approve the Steve Vercellino, County Treasurer travel request. John Gulley seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said letter is made a part of these minutes.

DISCUSSION CONCERNING NEW FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that the next item on the agenda is the discussion for the new Franklin County Courthouse. Jack Warren is going to have a representative from Berry Concrete Company at the next meeting.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF & FRANKLIN COUNTY 

CORONER

Chairman Randal Crocker stated the next item on the agenda are the monthly reports from the Franklin County Clerk, Franklin County Sheriff and Franklin County Coroner.

Stephen Leek made a motion to approve all three reports as presented. Alan Price seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said reports are made a part of these minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Randall Crocker asked the Board if there were any questions. Larry Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. John Gulley seconded the motion. There being no further business Chairman Randall Crocker declared the meeting adjourned.

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