PUTNAM COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING

September 11, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.

The regular meeting of the Putnam County Board was called to order at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, by County Board Chairman Charles Lenkaitis.  The meeting was held in the courtroom at the Putnam County Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois

Roll Call was taken by the Clerk of the County Board with, Charles Lenkaitis, Floyd Holocker, Tony Rue, and Luke Holly answering. Steven Malavolti was absent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

Minutes: It was moved by board member Rue to approve the minutes from August 14, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.  Board member Holocker seconded the motion and the motion was carried on a roll call board vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

Bills: It was moved by board member Holocker to approve the bills for August 2023. Board member Holly seconded the motion and the motion was carried on a roll call board vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.  

Public comment:  No public comment.

States Attorney Christina Judd Mennie was present and discussed passing an Ordinance 2023-O-05 to amend, in part, an Ordinance Entitled “Ordinance Requiring Display of E911 Addresses in Unincorporated Areas” which was adopted June 8, 2004 (Ordinance # 2004-O-03) this will require the display of E911 addresses in unincorporated areas. After little discussion board member Holocker made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-O-05 the Amendment to Ordinance 2004-O-03. Board member Rue seconded the motion and the motion was carried on a roll call board vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. (The clerk of the board was directed to process Ordinance 2023-O-05.)

Assistant County Highway Engineer Catherine Terando was present and presented her August report regarding County Highway Engineering and Maintenance Activities to the board. Terando reported the MFT work is complete for the year and Prairie Industrial Parkway was repaved. Terando also reported that they are looking to hold another electronics recycling event on October 27, 2023, from Noon – 4:00 p.m. in Lacon. Board member Holocker asked Terando if she could look into getting a street light at the intersection of Quaker Lane and 89. Terando said she would look into it. There were no other questions regarding his report.  (The County Highway Engineer’s full report is on file at the Office of the County Clerk & Recorder for review by any interested parties.)

Sheriff Joshua Boedigheimer was present with his financial reports for August. The Sheriff reported that the Village of McNabb entered into an Intergovernmental agreement with the Sheriff’s Office for policing within the Village of McNabb.  There were no other questions regarding his report.  (The Sheriff’s and Civil Processing Transaction Reports are on file at the Office of the County Clerk for review by any interested parties.)   

County Treasurer Kevin Kunkel was present with his financial reports for August.  The General Fund’s Income for August, Fiscal Year 2023, is $194,390.27 compared to an income of $158,0007.93 for August, Fiscal Year 2022. Kunkel’s report also included a review of the “General Fund Accounts Balance by Month, Fiscal Year 2023".  The General Fund balance for August, Fiscal Year 2023, is $ 19,846.89.  The General Fund Savings balance for August, Fiscal Year 2023, is $432,146.25.  The Illinois Fund - General Fund balance for August, Fiscal Year 2023, is $2,141.478.20.  Year to date for the Fiscal Year 2023 shows revenues of $3,194,408.46 and expenses of ($2,782,516.79) for a total of $411,891.67. There were no other questions regarding his report. (The County Treasurer’s financial reports are on file at the Office of the County Clerk for review by any interested parties.).

County Clerk & Recorder Tina Dolder was present with her report for August. Dolder reported the revenues collected for the month were $36,594.94. Dolder also stated that $20,979.69 was collected for election grants that were previously applied for. She announced that Sept 5, 2023, was the first day of circulating petitions for the Primary Election on March 19, 2023. Dolder reported that she will be going to the County Clerk & Recorder Conference in Mount Vernon Nov 17 – 20, 2023. There were no other questions regarding her report. (The County Clerk & Recorder’s financial report is on file at the Office of the County Clerk & Recorder for review by any interested parties.)

County Circuit Clerk Carly Neubaum was not present and had nothing to report.

County Probation Officer Shawn Oetzel was not present and had nothing to report.

Zoning Administrator Ryan Giacometti was present with his report for August.  Giacometti continued inspections on various projects within the county, which they are within compliance. Giacometti reported that he is finalizing the last of the text amendment to post to our website. There were also several permits issued for the month of August. There were no other questions regarding his report. (The Zoning Officer’s full report is on file at the Office of the County Clerk & Recorder for review by any interested parties.)

County Supervisor of Assessments Tammy Mehalic was not present and had nothing to report.

County Death Investigator Bob Cofoid was not present and had no report.

Putnam County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer was not present and had no report.  

NEW BUSINESS:

B.E.S.T – Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. – Carrie Fulcan was present and gave an updated report on the successes of the program this past year.  There were several students from P.C. that took advantage of this program which has helped them receive services to make them more employable in the workforce. Carrie reported that September is National Workforce Development Month. The board thanked Carrie for the report and for all B.E.S.T. does to help students.

Hopkins & Associate’s engagement letter for the upcoming audit was next on the agenda. The board reported that Hopkins has done a good job with the audit over the last several years and would like to continue that business with them.  It was moved by board member Rue to approve Hopkins & Associates for the upcoming audit. Board member Holocker seconded the motion and the motion was carried on a roll call board vote, 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.

OLD BUSINESS:

Website Care Report was included in the packet for the board to see the activity for August.

Participation in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program was tabled.  

Correspondences and Committee Reports:

Board member Holocker attended his first Tri-County Opportunities meeting in August and said there is a lot to learn about the program and looks forward to the next meeting.

ADJOURN:              

At 6:11 P.M., Board member Holocker moved to adjourn the meeting.  Board member Holly seconded the motion and the motion was carried on a roll call board vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.  The meeting was adjourned.  The next Regular Meeting of the Putnam County Board is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.  The meeting will be held in the courtroom at the Putnam County Courthouse.

Respectfully submitted,

TINA DOLDER, Clerk of the Putnam County Board