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Franklin County Board met June 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

The Additional Meeting of the County Board, was called to order at 5:30 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, Neil Hargis, Stephen Leek, Larry Miller, Ray Minor, Alan Price, and Jack Warren. John Gulley and Kevin Weston were absent.

Also attendances were Gayla Prather, Administrative Assistant to the County Board; Keith Ward, Recycling Coordinator; David Bartoni, Sheriff; Marty Leffler, County Coroner; Jim Muir, Circuit clerk; Mike Rolla, County Engineer; and Steve Vercellino, County Treasurer 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. No comments at this time.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Jack Warren made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 21, 2019 Regular County Board Meeting Ray Minor seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

COUNTY CLAIMS

Alan Price made a motion to pay the claims on file. Stephen Leek seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that a closed session is not needed at this time.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCREASING BOND & CIVIL PROCESS FEES ORDINANCE

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the ordinance for the Sheriff's Office Increasing Bond & Civil Process Fees and he asked Sheriff David Bartoni to present said ordinance. Sheriff David Bartoni gave a presentation and asked the County Board approval. The County Board recommended to raise the fee from $20.00 per inmate to $29.00 per inmate.

Ray Minor made a motion to accept the ordinance as presented. Larry Miller seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said ordinance is made a part of these minutes as Ordinance No. 2019-04.

AWARDING PROJECT MANAGER CONTRACT FOR NEW COURTHOUSE - RESOLUTION

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the resolution awarding Project Manager Contract for the New Courthouse. Alan

Price explained that he asked both companies to give the county Board a price and he recommends Navigate Building Solutions. They had more experience - they have already built twelve other courthouses plus several other commercial buildings.

Alan Price made a motion to award Navigate Building Solutions as project manager for the new courthouse.Larry Miller seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolution is made a part of these minutes Resolution No. 2019-26.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK - NEW HIRE

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that the next item on the agenda is the Franklin County Circuit Clerk new hire and he stated that, at this time, this needs to be tabled.

FRANKLIN COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY - TRAVEL REQUEST

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the travel request for the Franklin County States Attorney and he read a letter from Evan Owens, Franklin County States Attorney requesting for two attorneys from the States Attorney's office to attend the 2019 State's Attorney's Conference in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Conference dates are June 26 thru 28 with a cost of $375 per attorney, totaling $750 and the room cost is $155 per night.

Alan Price made a motion to approve the travel request for the Franklin County States Attorney. Ray Minor seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said letter is made a part of these minutes.

EMPLOYEE VISION INSURANCE

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that the next item on the agenda is the Employee Vision Insurance and he explained that the vision insurance would be no cost to the County and that the County would receive a discount on the Dental Insurance. The Vision Insurance would be a payroll deduction.

Stephen Leek made a motion to approve the Employee Vision Insurance. Alan Price seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

DISCUSSION CONCERNING PROPOSED NEW COURTHOUSE

Chairman Randall Crocker asked if anyone had any discussion concerning the proposed new courthouse. Discussion on the phone system on a report. Neil Hargis decided to wait until Navigate Building Solution was able to get involved so they could coordinate both the courthouse and campbell building.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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