Jackson County public meetings in 2021

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings on appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals hearings
• Certificate of Error reviews
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

County Board

The County Board is deciding on the release and restriction of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for various departments, including health, ambulance, and computing services. The board is also reviewing several payment claims, delinquent tax resolutions, and a liquor ordinance amendment.

• Restriction of $5,000,000 in ARP funds for County Broadband Use
• Release of $635,000 in ARP funds for new voting machines in the County Clerk's Office
• Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $1,104,104.48
• Approval of Liquor Ordinance 2021-07 amending Article VI of the Jackson County Liquor Control Ordinance
• Local Public Agency Agreement for the Elkville Road Resurfacing Project

The Jackson County Board approved a consent agenda (minus one item), a liquor ordinance amendment, and numerous ARP fund allocations. It also approved a one-year contract with WIPFLI auditors after rejecting a CLA proposal. The board restricted $5,000,000 of ARP funds for county broadband use.

• Approved consent agenda with 27 items, removing liquor ordinance 21-6648 (vote not specified)
• Approved Liquor Ordinance 2021-07 amending Article VI (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved one-year contract with WIPFLI Auditors (12-0, 2 absent)
• Rejected one-year contract with CLA Auditors (4-7, 1 abstain, 2 absent)
• Approved $315,000 ARP funds to Health Department for FY22 personnel and advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $97,843.43 ARP funds to Ambulance Department for 12 new ventilators (unanimous)
• Approved $671,405 ARP funds for 2022-2026 salary and benefit reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000,000 ARP funds restricted for county broadband use (11-1, 2 absent)

Board of Review

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda originally included appeals, certificates of error, and discussions regarding cases at the PTAB level.

Real Property Committee

The committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Items include a specific land division request and township aid for DeSoto Township.

• James and Delores King Land Division Parcel #09-21-352-003
• Resolution 2021-85 for DeSoto Township aid
• River Levee Project update
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims

The Jackson County Real Property Committee approved the James and Delores King land division, highway monthly claims of $129,441.88, and Resolution 2021-85 for DeSoto Township aid. They also discussed the river levee work at Tater Bend, referring it to the County Administrator, and considered joining the Keep America Beautiful campaign.

• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved James and Delores King Land Division Parcel #09-21-352-003 (unanimous)
• Approved highway monthly claims of $129,441.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-85 for Township Aid-DeSoto Township (unanimous)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly updates for animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body is considering payments for ambulance claims and EMS subscription fees.

• Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $8,196.69
• Stryker Health EMS Subscription Fees in the amount of $44,640.00
• Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement
• Solid Waste Fund Update and Recycling Program
• Mediacom Communication

The committee approved the Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement, Ambulance monthly claims of $38,196.69, and a $44,640 Stryker Health EMS subscription fee. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent. The meeting also included informational updates on COVID-19, solid waste, and emergency management.

• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ambulance monthly claims of $38,196.69 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Stryker Health EMS Subscription fee of $44,640.00 (5-0, 2 absent)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various county payments and insurance updates. The body will consider several delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels and review departmental revenue and bank cash summaries.

• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $1,104,104.48
• Approval of On Demand Claims: $82,810.23
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $6,226.60
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses: $2,914.06
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for 11 specific parcels

The Finance and Administration Committee approved routine payments including $1,104,104.48 in monthly claims, $82,810.23 in on-demand claims, and $2,859.06 in board member travel expenses. It also approved 11 delinquent tax resolutions and an appellate prosecution resolution. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one member absent and one abstention on the monthly claims.

• Approved November 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $6,226.60 HOPE Trust dental & vision claims (unanimous)
• Approved $1,104,104.48 county monthly claims (5-0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)
• Approved $82,810.23 on-demand claims (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $2,859.06 board member travel expenses (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved delinquent tax resolutions 2021-73 through 2021-83 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-84 appellate prosecution (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct a scheduled series of appeals hearings. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property tax appeals hearings per the 12.10.21 schedule
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met and approved final assessment decisions for three property appeals, rescheduled four morning hearings, and noted the withdrawal of eight other appeals. The board also recessed until December 17, 2021.

• Approved final assessment of $381,008 for S and G Inv. (15-22-376-004)
• Approved final assessment of $40,074 for Beadle Trust (19-08-252-001)
• Approved final assessment of $118,839 for SI Wireless (15-13-251-001)
• Rescheduled four morning hearings to a later date
• Noted eight appeals withdrawn by attorney or taxpayer

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board will meet to elect a new chair and discuss a GIS project. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from November 17, 2021.

• Election of New Chair
• GIS Project Discussion
• Approval of November 17, 2021 Minutes

The Jackson County NRED Board approved a formal purpose statement and elected Molly Maxwell as its new chair. The board also approved the November 17, 2021 minutes and discussed a GIS mapping project for natural resource information, with no final decision made on that project.

• Approved November 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purpose statement for the Board (unanimous)
• Elected Molly Maxwell as new Board Chair (unanimous)

IT Subcommittee

The Health Insurance Taskforce is meeting to discuss retiree insurance and general health insurance concerns. The body will also address an item regarding Paula Clark.

• Retiree Insurance Discussion (21-6596)
• Paula Clark (21-6597)
• Health Insurance Concerns (21-6598)

The committee discussed updating the 2009 retiree health insurance resolution to reflect current costs and inflation, but took no formal action. They also addressed concerns about preferred providers, noting HOPE is working to expand its network. The meeting was procedural, with no votes taken.

• Reviewed 2009 retiree health insurance resolution for potential updates
• Discussed retiree insurance costs and union contract implications
• Noted HOPE is working to expand preferred provider list

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve the 2022 meeting schedule and discuss 1 and 3 year goals. The board will also review agency adoption reports and FY22 budget requests.

• Approval of FY22 Budget Requests
• FY22 Agency Adoptions
• Approval of 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 1 and 3 year Goals
• Agency Adoption Reports

The December 6, 2021 meeting of the Jackson County 708 Mental Health Board was cancelled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made, and all agenda items were not addressed.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss administrative matters, including the January meetings calendar and an intern for the Board Office. The body will review bids for telephone services and address 13 open appointments across various boards and agencies.

• Telephone bids (Item 21-6587)
• 13 open appointments including Mental Health Board, Blairsville Water District, and ETSB 911
• Illinois Association of County Board Members membership dues
• Resource Coordinator Grants update

The Jackson County Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend the full Board approve the CTS bid for telephone services, following a review of four bids and discussion with vendors. The committee also approved hiring a County Board Office Intern using ARP funds, re-appointments to the Crosswalk Community Action Agency and two planning organizations, and the Illinois Association of County Board Members membership dues. The October 4, 2021 minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved October 4, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous).
• Approved recommendation to hire County Board Office Intern using ARP funds (unanimous).
• Approved recommendation to move forward with CTS telephone bid (unanimous).
• Approved re-appointment of Carla Womick and Robert Hopkins to Crosswalk Community Action Agency (unanimous).
• Approved re-appointment of Julie Peterson to Greater Egypt Regional Planning Committee (unanimous).
• Approved re-appointment of Julie Peterson to Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization (unanimous).
• Approved Illinois Association of County Board Members membership dues (unanimous).

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review Certificates of Error and conduct hearings. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of Certificates of Error
• Property tax hearings conducted virtually or by phone
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Board of Review voided certificates of error 406-462 due to incorrect years and replaced them with 463-517, all trustee-owned parcels. It approved certificates 251 and 518-523 (with 523 voided) along with the new trustee certificates 463-517. The board approved final assessed values for eight listed hearings, but withheld a decision on the Wadiak property (19-02-201-003) pending proof of a mobile home bill. The meeting recessed until 12/10/2021.

• Voided certificates of error 406-462 due to incorrect years
• Approved new trustee-owned certificates of error 463-517
• Approved certificates of error 251 and 518-523 (523 voided)
• Approved final assessed values for 8 hearings listed in the agenda
• Withheld decision on Wadiak property (19-02-201-003) pending mobile home bill proof
• Recessed meeting until 12/10/2021

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve minutes and conduct hearings on appeals and certificates of error. The meeting includes a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals hearings
• Certificate of Error reviews
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Board of Review approved the final assessed values for 13 properties as listed in the hearing schedule, including those for Paul New, Krampf, Biggs, Hochstetler, and Big Muddy Rentals. A motion by Berger, seconded by Karnes, carried the approval. Additionally, the board approved a final decision of $13,265 for property 15-21-263-005 after receiving requested information, via a motion by Karnes, seconded by Berger. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting recessed until November 29, 2021.

• Approved final assessed values for 13 properties as listed in the hearing schedule (motion by Berger, seconded by Karnes).
• Approved final decision of $13,265 for property 15-21-263-005 (motion by Karnes, seconded by Berger).

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals and certificates of error. The meeting includes a rescheduled hearing for Alstat and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings for appeals and certificates of error
• Rescheduled hearing for Alstat at 2:00 pm
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Board of Review approved final decisions on 10 property tax appeals as listed, with the exception of the Van Awken case, which is awaiting additional information. The motion was made by Jessica Doerr Berger and seconded by Allan Karnes. The board also noted that the 2:00 pm hearing with Cripps/Turner was cancelled and the 2:30 hearing with Alstat was moved to the 2:00 slot. The meeting recessed until 11/22/2021.

• Approved final decision for Finke (09-23-300-009) at $4,989
• Approved final decision for Finke (09-26-100-016) at $39,885
• Approved final decision for Xu (15-35-479-013) at $65,660
• Approved final decision for Cross (15-02-226-011) at $44,397
• Approved final decision for Howell (15-20-479-013) at $20,000
• Approved final decision for Rowden (14-04-253-016) at $14,244 and (14-04-353-017) at $1,879
• Approved final decision for Ellis (10-21-109-019) at $20,286
• Approved final decision for Turner/Cripps (15-27-151-020) at $60,660 and Alstat (10-21-400-003) at $16,095

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property tax appeal hearings
• Certificates of Error
• Review of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met and approved final assessed values for 12 property tax appeals, as listed in the hearing schedule. The motion to approve and send the final decisions was made by Allan Karnes and seconded by Jessica Doerr Berger. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting recessed until November 19, 2021.

• Approved final assessed value of $12,623 for Gass property (03-35-200-008)
• Approved final assessed value of $10,899 for Greenfield property (18-32-200-005)
• Approved final assessed value of $8,330 for Roberts property (10-20-237-021)
• Approved final assessed value of $24,095 for Roberts property (15-20-228-013)
• Approved final assessed value of $43,828 for Ehrhardt property (14-13-477-009)
• Approved final assessed value of $48,841 for Crowell property (15-35-326-004)
• Approved final assessed value of $8,078 for Alstat property (19-17-200-021)
• Approved final assessed value of $40,890 for Dunn property (14-14-451-007)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to elect a new chair and discuss its organizing document and meeting location. The session also includes the approval of minutes from August 25, 2021.

• Election of new chair
• Discussion of organizing document
• Discussion of meeting place
• Approval of August 25, 2021 minutes

The board approved the August 25, 2021 minutes unanimously. They decided to focus on the GIS project (inventory of land, water, trails) as their next topic, with Maxwell to contact McClean County Parks. Future meetings will be at Carbondale City Hall, with the Sheriff's Office as backup. No new chair was elected; this was deferred to December.

• Approved August 25, 2021 minutes (unanimous).
• Decided to focus on the GIS project for land/water/trails inventory.
• Maxwell to contact McClean County Parks for information.
• Future meetings to be held at Carbondale City Hall (Sheriff's Office as backup).
• Election of new chair deferred to December agenda.

County Board

The County Board is meeting to consider the adoption and potential amendments of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The board will also discuss an ordinance to establish the annual tax levy for the period of December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022.

• Adoption and/or amendments of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget (21-6539)
• Ordinance 2021-06 regarding the annual tax levy for December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022 (21-6540)

The Jackson County Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget as amended in the amount of $14,742,136.00, with 11 in favor and 2 against. The board also approved Ordinance 2021-06 for the annual tax levy covering December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022, with 9 in favor and 4 against. One member was absent for both votes.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 budget of $14,742,136.00 (11-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 annual tax levy for Dec 1, 2021-Nov 30, 2022 (9-4)

County Board

The Jackson County Board will consider an ordinance for the reapportionment of the county and the composition of the board. The meeting includes several budget adjustments and payments for ambulance services, IT, and insurance claims.

• Ordinance 2021-08 regarding the reapportionment of Jackson County and Board composition
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $271,523.00
• Ambulance monthly claims payment of $497,033.82
• IT budget adjustments of $148,171.05 and ambulance budget adjustments of $104,220.00
• Approval of 9 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and ETSB 911

The Jackson County Board approved Ordinance 2021-08, which reapportions the county and sets the composition of the County Board, by a 9-4 vote. The board also repealed Ordinance 2021-01 (10-3), approved several appointments, and passed a consent agenda including various claims and resolutions. All actions were taken at the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 for reapportionment of Jackson County and County Board composition (9-4)
• Repealed Ordinance 2021-01 (10-3)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of item 21-6575 (vote not specified)
• Approved Courthouse leak repairs (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved appointments of Carolyn Ihle to Liquor Advisory Board and Brian Chapman to Natural Resources Economic Development Board (12-1, 1 absent)
• Approved AGE Term Recommendations (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County monthly claims of $392,729.10 (12-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved Highway monthly claims (13-0, 1 absent)

Liquor Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss the Liquor Ordinance Article VI and review applications for Brew's Brothers Taproom and Von Jakob Distillery. The board will also consider 2022 license applications for 34 different entities.

• Liquor Ordinance Article VI discussion
• Brew's Brothers Taproom Application
• Von Jakob Distillery application
• 2022 License Applications for 34 entities including Route 51 Brewing Company and Pomona Winery

The Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board unanimously approved a change to Liquor Ordinance Article VI that would prohibit anyone under 21 from sitting or standing within 5 feet of a bar when alcohol is served, recommending it to the full Board. They also approved a one-day liquor license for Brew's Brothers Taproom, the 2022 liquor license for Von Jakob Distillery (now using a single Tavern Class A license), and all 2022 license applications listed A through GG, including Kinkaid Marina's three applications. The board asked the County Administrator to draft a letter to Kinkaid Marina stating that government entities cannot hold liquor licenses per the State's Attorney Office.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to full Board for Liquor Ordinance Article VI change (unanimous)
• Approved Brew's Brothers Taproom one-day liquor application (unanimous)
• Approved Von Jakob 2022 liquor license as Tavern Class A (unanimous)
• Approved all 2022 liquor license applications A through GG (unanimous)
• Directed County Administrator to draft letter to Kinkaid Marina about government entities not holding liquor licenses

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on appeals and certificates of error. The session will be held virtually or by phone.

• Property tax appeals
• Certificates of Error
• Discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level

The Jackson County Board of Review approved the final assessed values for eight property tax appeals heard on November 16, 2021, as listed in the agenda. The motion to approve was made by Karnes and seconded by Schauwecker. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was recessed until November 18, 2021.

• Approved final assessment for Phelps (parcel 19-22-200-008) at $3,005
• Approved final assessment for Firouzi (parcel 14-10-101-011) at $6,874
• Approved final assessment for Alstat (parcel 18-31-400-011) at $31,879
• Approved final assessment for Fligor (parcel 19-05-426-008) at $33,766
• Approved final assessment for Burnett (parcel 09-11-300-012) at $13,242
• Approved final assessment for Adams (parcel 12-22-301-013) at $24,472
• Approved final assessment for Gay (parcel 13-30-130-013) at $1,211

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to discuss the allocation of federal funds. The body will consider a proposal to release $315,000 for Health Department personnel and advertising for FY22. Other discussions include broadband coordination and water district updates.

• Proposed release of $315,000 of ARP money to Health Department for FY22 Personnel and Advertising
• Discussion on Broadband Coordinator
• Application for Funding
• Water District Updates

The Jackson County ARP Taskforce approved recommendations to the full Board for multiple ARP fund releases, including $315,000 to the Health Department for FY22 personnel and advertising, $88,843.43 for ambulance ventilators, $20,000 and $750,000 for HVAC systems, $50,000 for highway garage ventilation, $270,000 for a GIS program, $50,000 for ambulance job training, $29,000 for Zoom Court technology, $671,405 for salary reimbursements, $635,000 for voting machines (pending no state funds), and $380,000 for cyber security. They also restricted $5,000,000 for future broadband use. A $115,000 request for media conversion failed (2-3), and the vaccine incentive program was removed from the request list.

• Approved $315,000 to Health Department for FY22 personnel and advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $88,843.43 for 12 new ambulance ventilators (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 and $750,000 for HVAC systems for Highway and Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for highway garage ventilation (unanimous)
• Approved $270,000 for GIS program (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for ambulance job training (unanimous)
• Approved $29,000 for Zoom Court technology (unanimous)
• Approved $671,405 for 2022-2026 salary reimbursements (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to process property tax appeals from docket 121-281. The body will also address Certificates of Error and cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals from docket 121-281
• Certificate of Error 11.12.21 COE
• Hearings scheduled for November 12, 2021
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved a motion to set hearings for all listed appeals (dockets 121-281), with one exception for docket 124 parcel sb 19.21.351.015. They also approved certificates of error as listed on the agenda. The board approved final decisions for 10 property appeals, setting new assessed values as listed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting recessed until November 16, 2021.

• Approved motion to set hearings for all listed appeals (dockets 121-281), except docket 124 parcel sb 19.21.351.015
• Approved certificates of error as listed on the agenda
• Approved final decision for Porter (13.23.200.013) with new AV 57,455
• Approved final decision for Brown (15.20.478.020) with new AV 27,918
• Approved final decision for Turk (19.04.101.008) with new AV 14,115
• Approved final decision for Terry (18.23.200.024) with new AV 35,291
• Approved final decision for Bryant (14.03.477.003) with new AV 12,907
• Approved final decisions for Reiman, Davis, Brink, and River Bend with new AVs 21,018, 19,366, 33,283, and 23,426 respectively

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss highway department claims, regional planning, and land use. Members will consider resolutions for 2022 MFT appropriations and salary reimbursements.

• Resolution 2021-70 for 2022 MFT Maintenance Estimate Appropriation
• Resolution 2021-71 for 2022 MFT County Engineer Salary Reimbursement
• Resolution 2021-72 for Highway Department Internet Upgrade
• Walker to Mills Land Split Parcel #19-07-376-013
• County Abandoned Property Grant Application Approval

The committee approved moving forward to the full Board with Hurst-Rosche recommendations for courthouse leak repairs, allowing the project manager to increase costs by up to 20% and requiring Sheriff to appoint Jeff Whitbeck as project manager. It also approved the Walker to Mills land split, Resolution 2021-70 for the 2022 MFT Maintenance Estimate, Resolution 2021-71 for the 2022 MFT County Engineer Salary Reimbursement, Resolution 2021-72 for the Highway Department Internet Upgrade, and the County Abandoned Property Grant Application, all unanimously. The committee also approved the October 13, 2021 minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which were updates or had no action.

• Approved moving forward to full Board with Hurst-Rosche recommendations for courthouse leak repairs, allowing up to 20% cost increase and appointing Jeff Whitbeck as project manager (unanimous)
• Approved Walker to Mills land split Parcel #19-07-376-013 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-70 for 2022 MFT Maintenance Estimate Appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-71 for 2022 MFT County Engineer Salary Reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-72 for Highway Department Internet Upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved County Abandoned Property Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review reports from animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will consider ambulance service claims and a transportation agreement addendum.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $497,033.82
• Ambulance Transportation Agreement Addendum
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program
• Animal Control Revenue

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved ambulance monthly claims of $497,033.82 (7-0) and an Ambulance Transportation Agreement Addendum (unanimous). They also approved the October 12, 2021 minutes. The meeting included informational updates on animal control, health department, solid waste, and emergency management, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance monthly claims of $497,033.82 (7-0)
• Approved Ambulance Transportation Agreement Addendum (unanimous)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review insurance claims, budget adjustments for IT and ambulance services, and delinquent tax resolutions. The body will also review revenue and cash summaries.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $271,523.00
• Approval of On Demand Claims for $158,420.63
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $8,990.92
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses for $3,327.84
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for parcels #02-25-180-009, #11007, and #14-04-157-037

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple payments and resolutions, including a $271,523 HOPE Trust medical administration claim, $158,420.63 in on-demand claims, and $8,990.92 in dental and vision claims. They also approved delinquent tax resolutions, budget adjustments for ambulance and IT, and recommended a 24-month natural gas term to the full board. All votes were unanimous or had listed absent members.

• Approved October 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $8,990.92 HOPE Trust dental & vision claims (unanimous)
• Approved $271,523 HOPE Trust medical administration claim (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved recommendation for 24-month natural gas term (unanimous)
• Approved $158,420.63 on-demand claims (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $3,327.84 board member travel expenses (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved delinquent tax resolutions 2021-67 through 2021-69 (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance and IT budget adjustments (7-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct hearings for property appeals. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Certificate of Error coe 390-404 2020
• Hearings scheduled for 11/4/21
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Board of Review approved Certificates of Error (COE 390-404, 2020) as listed on the agenda. It also approved final assessment decisions for six property appeals heard on 11/4/21, with assessed values ranging from $1,599 to $87,168. The board recessed until 11/12/2021.

• Approved Certificates of Error COE 390-404 (2020) as listed
• Approved final decision for Carter (19.13.326.006) at Av 36,048
• Approved final decision for Sao (19.07.127.035) at Av 87,168
• Approved final decision for Easton (18.31.400.014) at Av 23,941
• Approved final decision for Hall (10.17.480.006) at Av 1,599
• Approved final decision for Hall (10.17.480.005) at Av 6,400
• Approved final decision for Powell (08.34.300.005) at Av 66,209
• Recessed until 11/12/2021

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to process property tax appeals and certificates of error. The session includes hearings for specific 2021 dockets and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings for 2021 dockets 61-80
• Hearings for 2021 dockets 81-100
• Hearings for 2021 dockets 101-120
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Review of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved final assessed values for 10 property appeals heard on October 28, 2021. The motion to approve the final decisions was made by Berger and seconded by Schauwecker. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final assessment for Allison (PIN 18.27.100.002) at $25,780
• Approved final assessment for Jacobs (PIN 14.07.300.010) at $30,628
• Approved final assessment for Elledge (PIN 06.16.400.005) at $2,510
• Approved final assessment for Scott (PIN 18.29.400.010) at $72,255
• Approved final assessment for Mueller (PIN 09.33.355.013) at $30,667
• Approved final assessment for Ellert (PIN 19.33.300.007) at $17,531
• Approved final assessment for Lloyds Repair (PIN 12.15.252.022) at $1,980
• Approved final assessment for Hahn (PIN 19.07.276.037) at $40,468

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss an open appointment. Members will also review organizing documents and determine a future meeting location.

• Approval of August 25, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of open appointment
• Organizing document discussion
• Selection of future meeting place

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021 was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda items were not addressed.

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on property appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals 34-40 and 41-60
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved certificates of error as listed on the agenda, except for one voided item, and approved final assessment decisions for seven property appeals. The board also discussed pending cases at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved certificates of error as listed, except item 382 voided
• Approved final assessment for Blyer Inv. at $480,000
• Approved final assessment for Thomas at $591
• Approved final assessment for Mac Crimmon at $47,855
• Approved final assessment for Etherton at $27,774
• Approved final assessment for Albeedh at $61,473
• Approved final assessment for Baril at $39,996 and $46,662

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various contracts, budget amendments, and monthly claims. The board will consider releasing ARP funds for the Eurma Hayes Center and salary reimbursements, as well as updating enterprise zone territories.

• Release of $150,000 in ARP funds to the Eurma Hayes Center and $99,000 for salary reimbursements
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $610,094.79
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $266,312.00
• Sheriff's Office Budget Amendments in the amount of $78,448.10
• Ordinance 2021-05 to add territory to the Carbondale/Murphysboro/Jackson County Enterprise Zone

The Jackson County Board approved the County Administrator contract with amendments, including changes to severance, resignation notice, and other terms. The board also approved the consent agenda with two items removed, and rejected a Complete Technology Solutions contract and an appointment to the Liquor Advisory Board.

• Approved amended County Administrator contract (9-3)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of items 21-6463 and 21-6464 (12-0)
• Rejected Complete Technology Solutions contract (3-9)
• Rejected Alex Crawshaw appointment to Liquor Advisory Board (5-7)
• Approved Butch Cheatham to Oraville Water District Board (12-0)
• Approved County Monthly Claims of $283,443.80 (12-0)
• Approved ZOLL Data Systems Billing Quote of $39,764.64 (12-0)
• Approved ordinances 2021-04 and 2021-05 (12-0)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The taskforce is meeting to discuss economic development and bond information. The body will also review applications and requests from small businesses and non-profits, as well as salary reimbursement authorization.

• Economic Development Report
• Bond Information
• Small Business/Non-Profit Application
• Non-Profit Requests
• Authorization of Salary Reimbursement

The Jackson County ARP Taskforce recommended releasing $150,000 in ARP funds to the Eurma Hayes Center for an HVAC system, pending non-profit application approval, and $99,000 for 2021 salary reimbursements. Both recommendations will go to the full Board. The committee also discussed but did not decide on using bonds for a Med/Seg/Morgue unit, leaving it on the ARP funding list.

• Recommended $150,000 ARP funds to Eurma Hayes Center for HVAC, pending application approval (unanimous)
• Recommended $99,000 ARP funds for 2021 salary reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Left Med/Seg/Morgue unit on ARP funding list; no bond decision

Real Property Committee

The Real Property Committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The body is reviewing two ordinances regarding the Carbondale/Murphysboro/Jackson County Enterprise Zone and a related intergovernmental agreement.

• Ordinance 2021-04 to amend an intergovernmental agreement between City of Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Jackson County
• Ordinance 2021-05 to add territory to the Carbondale/Murphysboro/Jackson County Enterprise Zone
• River Levee Project Update
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Circuit Clerk Reimbursement Request

The Real Property Committee approved the September minutes, $610,094.79 in highway monthly claims (4-0-1, with 2 absent), and a recommendation to reimburse the Circuit Clerk's office $7,283.67 for water damage flooring repairs (unanimous). Two ordinances (2021-04 and 2021-05) were moved to the full Board for further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved September 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $610,094.79 highway monthly claims (4-0-1, 2 absent)
• Approved recommendation to reimburse Circuit Clerk $7,283.67 for flooring water damage (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 2021-04 and 2021-05 to full Board meeting
• Consensus to contact roofing manufacturer for warranty inspection
• Consensus for Burdick to contact Hurst-Roche for roof repair estimate

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals for 2021 dockets 1-20
• Appeals for 2021 dockets 21-31
• Certificate of Error dated 10.13.21
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met and approved the minutes from the October 1, 2021 meeting. They also approved the inter-office appeals (2021 dockets 1-31) and the certificates of error as listed on the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was recessed until October 20, 2021.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2021 meeting
• Approved inter-office appeals 2021 dockets 1-31
• Approved certificates of error as listed on agenda

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The committee will review updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The agenda also includes a report on ambulance service claims totaling $71,515.56.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims: $71,515.56
• Animal Control Monthly Update
• Jackson County Health Department update
• Solid Waste Enforcement and Fund Update
• Recycling Program discussion

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved ambulance monthly claims totaling $71,515.56. The committee also received updates on COVID-19 trends, animal control, solid waste, and emergency management. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance monthly claims of $71,515.56 (4-0, 3 absent)

Executive Committee

The committee will review a presentation from Complete Technology Solutions and discuss the county phone company. Members will also address the County Administrator contract and fill nine open appointments across various boards and districts.

• Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) presentation
• County Administrator contract discussion
• Nine open appointments including Blairsville Water District and ETSB 911
• County phone company discussion
• Elks Lodge Flag Service

The Jackson County Executive Committee recommended the full Board approve a contract with Complete Technology Solutions for computing services and the County Administrator contract pending legal review. It also recommended appointments to the Liquor Advisory Board and Oraville Water District. Other items were informational or directed to the County Administrator.

• Approved recommendation to full Board for Complete Technology Solutions contract (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to full Board for Alex Crawshaw to Liquor Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to full Board for Butch Cheatham to Oraville Water District Board (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to full Board for County Administrator contract pending legal review (unanimous)
• Directed County Administrator to proceed with Elks Lodge Flag Service (consensus)
• Directed County Administrator to proceed with Southern Illinoisan subscription (consensus)

Finance Administration Committee

The committee will review insurance bids, trust claims, and various financial reports. The agenda includes several delinquent tax resolutions and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $266,312.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $9,455.96
• Approval of On-Demand Claims: $126,572.62
• Approval of Board Member Travel Expenses: $3,012.94
• Five delinquent tax resolutions for various parcels

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several financial items, including continuing the current work comp plan, renewing property and liability insurance, and paying HOPE Trust claims. A motion to switch to Lincoln Financial failed for lack of a second. The committee also approved budget amendments, travel expenses, and delinquent tax resolutions.

• Approved continuing current work comp plan (4-0-1, 2 absent)
• Approved HOPE Trust dental & vision claims $9,455.96 (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust medical administration claim $266,312.00 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved property & liability insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved on-demand claims $126,572.62 (unanimous)
• Approved board member travel expenses $3,122.94 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Sheriff's Office budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved delinquent tax resolutions 2021-62 through 2021-66 (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings on appeals and review certificates of error. The agenda also includes an executive session with Assistant States Attorney Sharee Langenstein and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Executive session with Asst. States Attorney Sharee Langenstein
• Review of 10.01.2021 Certificate of Error
• Hearings on appeals
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met on October 1, 2021, and approved the minutes from the September 22 meeting. The board also approved the certificates of error as listed on the agenda with no exceptions. An executive session with the assistant state's attorney was cancelled because she did not appear. The board recessed until October 13, 2021.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved certificates of error as listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Executive session cancelled due to no-show of assistant state's attorney
• Recessed until October 13, 2021

Finance Administration Committee

The committee is meeting to hold a budget hearing for fiscal year 2022. The primary focus of the meeting is the discussion of item 21-6401 regarding the FY22 Budget.

• FY22 Budget Discussion (Item 21-6401)

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several FY22 budget adjustments, including increases for Assessments, Board of Review, Treasurer, County Clerk, and State's Attorney, and a cut for Coroner. After a failed motion to move $39,000 from the transfer out line, the board unanimously approved a plan to keep $100,000 for solid waste, move $39,000 to balance the budget, and move the remaining $161,000 to contingency.

• Approved budget increases: Assessments +$47,000, Board of Review +$2,500, Treasurer +$4,000, County Clerk +$15,000, State's Attorney +$35,000
• Approved Coroner budget cut of $14,500
• Failed motion to move $39,000 from transfer out line to balance budget (3-4)
• Approved unanimous motion to keep $100,000 in transfer out for solid waste, move $39,000 to balance, and move $161,000 to contingency

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021, was cancelled. The draft agenda included the approval of August 25, 2021 minutes and a discussion on an organizing document.

• Approval of August 25, 2021 Minutes
• Organizing Document Discussion

The September 22, 2021 meeting of the Jackson County Natural Resources Economic Development Board was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct appeals and a certificate of error hearing. The body will also seek final approval of its rules and regulations and discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Certificate of Error 09.22.21.001
• Final approval of Board of Review rules and regulations
• Discussion of cases at PTAB level

The Jackson County Board of Review approved the minutes of the previous meeting and approved certificates of error as listed on the agenda with no exceptions. The board also gave final approval to the draft of its rules and regulations for publication. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was recessed until 10/1/21.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Approved certificates of error as listed on agenda
• Approved final draft of Board of Review rules for publication

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly claims, budget adjustments, and personnel funding. The board will also discuss open appointments for several county districts and boards.

• Approval for $294,000 of ARP Funds for Health Department vaccination personnel
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $266,393.00
• Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims for $304,186.21
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims for $287,778.43
• Budget adjustments for Public Defender ($10,400), EMA ($7,392), and Sheriff's Office ($1,000)

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda, which included the August 24, 2021 meeting minutes, multiple claims payments, budget adjustments, and a $294,000 allocation of ARP funds for vaccination personnel at the Health Department. The board also approved moving Assessments and the Board of Review pending successful lease negotiations, with 8 voting yes and 3 no. The October Finance & Administration meeting was rescheduled from October 11 to October 14 due to a holiday.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, budget adjustments, and ARP funds
• Approved $294,000 of ARP funds for vaccination personnel at the Health Department
• Approved moving Assessments and Board of Review pending lease negotiations (8-3 vote)
• Moved Finance & Administration meeting from October 11 to October 14, 2021
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims ($9,308.38)
• Approved payment of County Monthly Claims ($277,872.00)
• Approved payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims ($304,186.21)
• Approved payment of Highway Monthly Claims ($287,778.43)

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from June 2021. The board will also consider applications for FY22 liquor and gaming licenses and review FY22 license fees.

• Approval of FY22 Liquor License Application (21-6375)
• Approval of FY22 Gaming License Application (21-6376)
• Review of FY22 License Fees (21-6377)

The Liquor Advisory Board approved the FY22 Liquor License Application and the FY22 Gaming License Application, both by unanimous vote. The board also voted unanimously to keep FY22 license fees at the current existing schedule, declining to waive them. A discussion was held on possibly requiring establishments to have cameras at exits/entrances, but no decision was made; Cervantez will research other codes and report back.

• Approved the June 22, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the FY22 Liquor License Application (unanimous)
• Approved the FY22 Gaming License Application (unanimous)
• Approved setting FY22 License Fees at the current existing schedule (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not decide on a possible future camera requirement for establishments

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and agency reports. The board will also review third-quarter expense and status reports and nominate officers.

• Approval of July 19, 2021 Public Hearing & Board Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Q3 Expense/Status Reports
• Nomination of Officers
• Determination of 2022 meeting places

The Jackson County 708 Mental Health Board approved the Q3 Expense/Status Reports unanimously and voted to keep the same officers for FY22. The board postponed setting 2022 meeting places due to COVID concerns, to revisit in January, and moved the next meeting to December 6th.

• Approved Q3 Expense/Status Reports (unanimous)
• Approved keeping officers the same for FY22 (unanimous)
• Postponed 2022 meeting places decision to January meeting
• Moved next meeting to December 6, 2021 at 5:30 PM

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to approve previous minutes and review total spending. The agenda contains no other specific proposals or decisions.

• Review of total spending (Item 21-6371)
• Approval of August 23, 2021 minutes (Item 21-6366)

The Jackson County American Rescue Plan Taskforce approved $294,000 in ARP funds for COVID vaccination personnel at the Health Department. The committee also discussed other spending requests, including the Dentmon Center and the Jackson County Homeless Services Visionary Group, which were placed on a further discussion list. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• Approved $294,000 ARP funds for Health Department vaccination personnel (unanimous)
• Approved August 23, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Placed Dentmon Center request on further discussion list
• Placed Jackson County Homeless Services Visionary Group request on further discussion list
• Agreed to add water districts to further discussion list
• Adjourned at 6:26 PM (motion carried)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings and review certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of Certificates of Error
• Property tax appeal hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met and approved the minutes from August 10 and August 31, and approved the Certificate of Errors as listed on the agenda with no exceptions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and discussion of pending PTAB cases.

• Approved minutes of August 10 and August 31 (motion by Karnes, second by Doerr Berger)
• Approved Certificate of Errors as listed on agenda with no exceptions (motion by Karnes, second by Doerr Berger)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the budget and review health insurance rates for FY22. The body will consider several payments for claims and travel expenses, as well as budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office, EMA, and Public Defender.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $266,393.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $277,872.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $9,308.38
• Resolution 2021-61 fixing annual salaries of certain County Officeholders
• Budget adjustments for Sheriff's Office, EMA, and Public Defender

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several payments, including $266,393 for HOPE Trust medical administration, $9,308.38 for dental and vision claims, $277,872 in county monthly claims, $5,157.84 in on-demand claims, and $3,345.60 in board member travel expenses. It also approved a delinquent tax resolution, budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office, EMA, and Public Defender, and the August 16, 2021 minutes with an added note. The committee discussed the FY22 draft budget, which is balanced with a 4.99% levy, and scheduled a budget meeting for September 28. No action was taken on a resolution fixing county officeholder salaries, as it was added to the agenda by mistake.

• Approved August 16, 2021 minutes with an addition reflecting appreciation for Ms. Stokes' presentation
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $9,308.38
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $266,393.00
• Approved payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $277,872.00 (Rendleman abstained)
• Approved On-Demand Claims in the amount of $5,157.84
• Approved payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $3,345.60
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-60 Parcel #14-04-378-012
• Approved Sheriff's Office, EMA, and Public Defender Budget Adjustments

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly updates for animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will discuss ambulance service claims and board member electronic participation.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $304,186.21
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program
• Board Member Electronic Participation
• Animal Control Monthly Update

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously not to amend county by-laws to allow board members to participate electronically in meetings, citing concerns about maintaining a physical in-person quorum. The committee also approved ambulance monthly claims totaling $304,186.21 in a 7-0 vote. Health department updates reported rising COVID-19 cases, deaths, and vaccination efforts, including a mandatory employee vaccination policy adopted by the Board of Health.

• Approved August 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $304,186.21 (7-0)
• Rejected by-law change for electronic board member participation (unanimous)

Real Property Committee

The committee is reviewing land use, economic development, and highway planning. Members will discuss an RFP for an Architect of Record and county lease options. The meeting includes updates on the River Levee Project and bike routes.

• RFP for Architect of Record
• County Lease Options
• River Levee Project Update
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Jackson County ROW ADA Transition Plan Update

The Jackson County Real Property Committee approved moving Assessments and Board of Review into the Joni Beth Bailey Building, pending successful lease negotiations. It also approved a $287,778.43 payment of Highway Monthly Claims (4-0, 3 absent) and the Jackson County ROW ADA Transition Plan Update unanimously. The committee directed the State's Attorney to draft an RFQ for a new Architect of Record and to research the legality of 20-25 year building leases.

• Approved moving Assessments and Board of Review to Joni Beth Bailey Building pending lease terms (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Monthly Claims payment of $287,778.43 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Jackson County ROW ADA Transition Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved State's Attorney drafting RFQ for Architect of Record (unanimous)
• Approved State's Attorney researching legality of 20-25 year building leases (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved August 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss open appointments across eight county boards and commissions. The agenda includes a presentation from Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) and a discussion regarding future meeting space.

• Presentation by Complete Technology Solutions (CTS)
• Filling 8 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and Liquor Advisory Board
• Discussion of future meeting space
• Elks Lodge Flag Service
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update

The Jackson County, IL Executive Committee meeting scheduled for September 9, 2021, was cancelled. No decisions were made; the agenda items listed were not discussed or acted upon.

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings and review appeals. The agenda includes the processing of Certificates of Error and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of Certificate of Error dated 8.24.21
• Review of Certificate of Error dated 8.31.21
• Property tax appeal hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved certificates of error for August 24 and 31 as listed on the agenda, with specific exceptions: item 233 was approved for exemptions received in Florida, items 243 and 244 were voided (244 with a letter to the assessor noting the house is already at salvage value and the garage), and item 251 requires proof of Illinois residency. The board also discussed pending Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) cases and recessed until September 16, 2021.

• Approved certificates of error for 8.24 and 8.31 as listed, with exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved item 233 for exemptions received in Florida
• Voided item 243
• Voided item 244, with letter to assessor (house at salvage value, garage)
• Item 251 requires proof of Illinois residency

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss grant information. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an organizing document.

• Approval of July 21, 2021 minutes
• Grant information review
• Organizing document discussion

The NRED board approved the July 21, 2021 minutes unanimously. The County Administrator noted a grant opportunity due in 2023 and led a discussion on creating by-laws, with members asked to submit suggestions by September 15th. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed by-laws, no formal action taken

County Board

The County Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including multiple claims and contracts. Key items include the release of ARP recovery funds for health services and a proposed fee increase for ambulance services.

• Release of $106,000 in ARP Recovery Funds to the Health Department for vaccination efforts
• Proposed fee increase for Jackson County Ambulance Service
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims totaling $509,597.27
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $280,115.00
• Approval of Hopkins Land Split

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda with two items removed for separate votes. They approved $106,000 in ARP recovery funds for the Health Department's vaccination efforts (12-0) and the county monthly claims payment of $369,995.16 (11-0, 1 abstention). The board also approved the Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 contract renewal (12-0) and tabled a technology services contract to seek other bids.

• Approved $106,000 ARP funds for Health Department vaccination efforts (12-0)
• Approved county monthly claims payment of $369,995.16 (11-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 contract renewal (12-0)
• Tabled Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) contract to seek other bids (10-2)
• Approved KEB audit results as presented (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to South Highway Water District, TB Board, and UI Extension Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $509,597.27 highway claims and $280,115 medical administration claim
• Approved flagpole light installation bid of $2,250.00

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review plans for lost revenue, small business funding, and Med/Seg units. The body will also discuss additional funding requests.

• Lost Revenue Plan (21-6304)
• Small Business Funding Plan (21-6305)
• Med/Seg Unit Plans (21-6306)
• Additional Funding Requests (21-6307)

The Jackson County American Rescue Plan Taskforce approved a plan to spend an estimated $1.9 million in lost revenue funds on potential expenses and county space needs, with a 5-1 vote. They also unanimously approved recommending $7,500 for Hurst-Rosche to draft Med/Seg/Morgue facility plans, and approved including the State's Attorney's $29,000 request in intended expenses. Additionally, they approved recommending an extra $45,000 for the Health Department's COVID vaccination advertising, and scheduled the next meeting for September 16.

• Approved lost revenue spending plan for potential expenses and space needs (5-1)
• Approved $7,500 for Hurst-Rosche Med/Seg/Morgue facility plans (unanimous)
• Approved including State's Attorney $29,000 request in intended expenses (unanimous)
• Approved recommending additional $45,000 for Health Department funding (unanimous)
• Scheduled next ARP Taskforce meeting for September 16

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Key items include the review of highway monthly claims and a task order for North Marion Street.

• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims totaling $509,597.27
• Approval of Task Order Number 1 for North Marion Street
• Hopkins Land Split
• River Levee Project Update
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Incentive and IDOT Trail Construction articles

The Real Property Committee approved the July 14, 2021 minutes, the Hopkins Land Split contingent on Health Department approval, highway monthly claims of $509,597.27, and North Marion Street Task Order Number 1. They also discussed lease vs. buy options for county departments and agreed to place the item on the September agenda for further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Hopkins Land Split contingent on Health Department response (unanimous)
• Approved highway monthly claims of $509,597.27 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved North Marion Street Task Order Number 1 (unanimous)
• Agreed to discuss lease vs. buy options at September meeting

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will discuss updates for animal control, health, and solid waste services. The body is reviewing ambulance claims and a proposed fee increase for JCAS.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims totaling $39,763.75
• JCAS 2021 Proposed Fee Increase
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
• Board Member Electronic Participation
• Recycling Program and Solid Waste Fund updates

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved the JCAS 2021 Proposed Fee Increase to meet service costs, and approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $39,763.75. The committee also approved an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with TRICO school district and the June 15, 2021 minutes. Health Department reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 690 new cases in August and 442 active cases, largely attributed to the Delta variant.

• Approved JCAS 2021 Proposed Fee Increase (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $39,763.75 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with TRICO school district (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Board Member Electronic Participation discussion to next month

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the county budget and the Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 contract renewal. The body is also reviewing several insurance and monthly claims for payment.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $280,115.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $369,995.16
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $10,846.78
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $32,971.01
• Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 Contract Renewal

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple payments, including a $280,115.00 HOPE Trust medical administration claim and $369,995.16 in county monthly claims. It also approved the Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 contract renewal and authorized the work comp attorney to pursue a settlement up to a specified amount. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one member absent.

• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim of $280,115.00 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County Monthly Claims of $369,995.16 (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved On-Demand Claims of $32,971.01 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses of $4,958.19 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Flagpole Light Installation bid, paid from Building Maintenance funds (unanimous)
• Approved BS&A training payment up to $18,725.00 from contingency (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Animal Control vehicle tires from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 contract renewal (6-0, 1 absent)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve the September calendar and legal holidays. The body will also discuss a mask requirement and review 11 open appointments across various boards and districts.

• Approval of legal holidays
• Discussion of mask requirement
• 11 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and ETSB 911
• Resource Coordinator Grants update

The Jackson County Executive Committee met on August 12, 2021, and approved the July 8 minutes, recommended two appointments to the full Board, approved the FY22 legal holidays, and discussed scheduling and grants. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were routine and unanimous.

• Approved July 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Brenda Erickson to South Highway Water District (unanimous)
• Recommended Karen Strack re-appointment to TB Board (unanimous)
• Approved Legal Holidays for FY22 (unanimous)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to discuss funding requests and revenue plans. The body will review requests for the Health Department and Med Seg/Morgue funding.

• Small Business Funding
• Health Department Request
• Med Seg/Morgue Funding Discussion
• Lost Revenue Plan

The Jackson County ARP Taskforce approved including a $100,000 small business funding project in ARP intended expenses, with a 5-1 vote. It also unanimously approved recommending $106,000 in immediate ARP funds for the Health Department's current fiscal year COVID costs and $270,000 for FY22 contact tracing. The committee approved reaching out to Hurst Roche for updated Med Seg/Morgue project cost information. No final decisions were made on other discussed items.

• Approved including $100K small business funding project in ARP intended expenses (5-1)
• Approved recommendation for $106K immediate ARP funds for Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved including $270K for FY22 contact tracing in ARP intended expenses (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator contacting Hurst Roche for Med Seg/Morgue cost info (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings on property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings on property tax appeals
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved the certificate of error as listed on the agenda, except for items 206, 211, and 230, which were declared voids. The board also approved the minutes from the August 2 and July 27 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 2 and July 27, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of error as listed, except items 206, 211, and 230 declared voids (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level and stipulations regarding specific parcels.

• Review of 8.02.2021 Certificate of Error
• Discussion of cases at PTAB level
• Stipulations on parcel 15-14-326-010
• Stipulations on parcel 15-14-326-017

The Jackson County Board of Review approved the certificates of error as listed on the agenda, except for items 184, 187, and 189, which were voided. The board also approved and signed stipulations for two Patel PTAB cases. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved certificates of error as listed, except 184, 187, 189 voided
• Approved and signed stipulations for Patel PTAB cases (15-14-326-010, 15-14-326-017)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals and review Certificates of Error. The board will also discuss changes to the 2021 appeal season rules and regulations. Additionally, the body will discuss and finalize three specific cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of 2021 appeal season rules and regulations
• Finalization of PTAB case 15-14-326-010
• Finalization of PTAB case 15-14-326-017
• Finalization of PTAB case 15-16-406-005
• Review of Certificates of Error

The Jackson County Board of Review approved the certificates of error as listed on the agenda, with three exceptions: COE 151 was voided, COE 156 did not meet income requirements, and COE 172 did not meet age requirements. The board also discussed changes to the 2021 rules and regulations and reviewed pending PTAB cases, including stipulations on two cases and further review of a third.

• Approved certificates of error as listed, except 151 (voided), 156 (income requirements not met), 172 (age requirements not met)
• Approved minutes of the July 22, 2021 meeting
• Discussed changes to 2021 rules and regulations
• Discussed PTAB cases; stipulations on 15-14-326-010 and 15-14-326-017; further review of 15-16-406-005

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of certificates of error dated 07.22.2021
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved the July 22, 2021 certificates of error list with specific notations: #110 granted for owner-occupied only, #99 denied for lack of proof, #95 denied as a value change, and #128 deferred because the application could not be located. Five certificate numbers (67, 85, 101, 115, 130) were voided. The board also approved the July 13, 2021 minutes and recessed until July 27, 2021.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 (motion by Karnes, second by Berger)
• Approved certificates of error list with notations: #110 granted owner-occupied only
• Denied certificate #99 (need proof)
• Denied certificate #95 (board considers this a value change)
• Deferred certificate #128 (Rowe unable to locate application; will be on next agenda)
• Voided certificate numbers 67, 85, 101, 115, and 130
• Recessed until July 27, 2021

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to discuss grant coordination and a boat grant follow-up. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an organizing document.

• Boat Grant follow up
• Grant Coordination
• Organizing Document discussion

The board decided to postpone applying for the Boat Grant until next year, allowing time to gather required information. They also agreed to develop by-laws and a mission statement, with a facilitator to be invited to the August meeting. The June minutes were approved, and the August meeting was rescheduled to August 25.

• Approved June 23, 2021 minutes as presented
• Decided to apply for the Boat Grant next year instead of this year
• Agreed to create by-laws and a mission statement, with ideas to be brought to the August meeting
• Agreed to invite Brian Croft to facilitate the by-laws discussion at the August meeting
• Noted the August meeting was moved to August 25

County Board

The County Board will consider several payment approvals, including highway and monthly claims. The body is also reviewing salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Resource Coordinator, as well as filling open appointments for various county boards and districts.

• Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $720,224.14
• County Monthly Claims in the amount of $370,003.47
• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim of $260,218.00
• Resolution 2021-58 establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments
• Salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Resource Coordinator

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda with three items removed, tabled the Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) contract until the next meeting, and approved county monthly claims and a resource coordinator salary increase. Several appointments were made to boards, including Scott Comparato to the Board of Health and Mary Campbell to the Housing Authority, while a debate over Blake Mulholland's appointment was tabled and then approved.

• Approved consent agenda with removal of items 21-6205, 21-6208, 21-6216 (vote not recorded)
• Tabled Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) contract until next meeting (7-3)
• Approved County Monthly Claims of $370,003.47 (10-0)
• Approved Resource Coordinator Salary Increase funded by American Rescue Plan (10-0)
• Approved Scott Comparato to Board of Health (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Mary Campbell to Jackson County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Greg Legan to Natural Resources Economic Development Board (6-4)
• Approved Blake Mulholland to Natural Resources Economic Development Board (8-2)

Cannabis Subcommittee

The Cannabis Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a review of the current sales tax rate. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Review of current sales tax rate (Item 21-6194)

The Cannabis Subcommittee reviewed the current cannabis sales tax rate and decided not to raise it at this time. They noted the county rate is lower than Carbondale's and that no dispensaries exist in unincorporated areas, seeing the lower rate as a potential incentive for businesses. No formal action was taken beyond this consensus.

• Decided not to raise the cannabis sales tax rate at this time
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:13 PM

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to review the FY22 budget and funding appropriations. The board will also address agency adoptions and quarterly report deadlines.

• FY22 Funding Appropriation (Item 21-6196)
• FY22 Budget (Item 21-6188)
• Agency Adoptions (Item 21-6197)
• Quarterly Reports due September 20, 2021 (Item 21-6195)

The 708 Mental Health Board met to review FY22 funding applications from ten local agencies. Six agencies presented and answered board questions; four were not present. No funding decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned without any votes.

• Reviewed FY22 funding applications from Archway, Centerstone, Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center, Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living, and SIU Clinical Center, with agency representatives answering board questions
• Noted that Carbondale Warming Center, Good Samaritan Ministries, Shawnee Health Service, Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation, and The Women's Center were not present to present their applications
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:12 PM without taking any formal action on funding

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is holding a public hearing to review funding applications for fiscal year 2022. The board will consider requests from ten different health and social service organizations.

• Review of FY22 funding application for Archway
• Review of FY22 funding application for Carbondale Warming Center
• Review of FY22 funding application for Centerstone
• Review of FY22 funding application for Good Samaritan Ministries
• Review of FY22 funding applications for eight additional health service providers

708 Mental Health Board

The board approved a recommendation to the Full County Board for a FY22 budget of $450,627 to fund its agencies. It also assigned three agencies to board members for adoption: PJAC to Turner, Centerstone to Dr. Mac-Rizzo, and Carbondale Warming Center to Snyder. The board approved the May 17, 2021 minutes as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational items and discussions on future meeting formats and agenda topics.

• Approved recommendation to Full County Board for FY22 budget of $450,627
• Adopted agencies: PJAC (Turner), Centerstone (Mac-Rizzo), Carbondale Warming Center (Snyder)
• Approved May 17, 2021 minutes as presented
• Adjourned at 6:50 PM

708 Mental Health Board

The Jackson County 708 Mental Health Board held a public hearing to review FY23 funding applications. Nine of the ten applicant agencies presented their applications and answered board questions; Good Samaritan Ministries was not present. No funding decisions were made at this hearing.

• Held public hearing on FY23 funding applications
• Heard presentations from Archway, Carbondale Warming Center, Centerstone, Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center, Shawnee Health Service, Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living, SIU Clinical Center, Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation, and Survivor Empowerment Center (The Women's Center)
• Noted Good Samaritan Ministries was not present to present its application
• Adjourned the meeting without voting on any funding allocations

Real Property Committee

The committee is discussing updates to the River Levee Project and a request to repair Tater Bend seepage. Members will also review court orders and intergovernmental agreements related to levee and drainage districts.

• Request to complete repair of Tater Bend seepage for Degognia-Fountain Bluff Levee & Drainage District
• Review of Court Order 15-MC-1 regarding Degognia, Fountain Bluff, and Grand Tower Levee and Drainage Districts
• Review of 2015 Intergovernmental Cooperation/Participation Agreement for River Levee Maintenance and Repair Project
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Discussion of Bailey Law Office Building and Baine Building

The Real Property Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to the full Board to authorize the 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement permitting proposed work on the Tater Bend Area, subject to legal and judicial approval if necessary. It also unanimously approved payment of Highway Monthly Claims totaling $720,224.14. The committee discussed updates on the River Levee Project, Greater Egypt projects, and broadband mapping, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved recommendation to authorize 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement for Tater Bend Area work (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Highway Monthly Claims of $720,224.14 (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review and discuss funding requests. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion of funding requests (Item 21-6155)
• Executive session regarding personnel (Item 21-6192)

The Jackson County American Rescue Plan Taskforce approved the June 30, 2021 minutes unanimously. Members discussed a funding spreadsheet across four categories (Intended, Potential, Broadband, Offset Expenses), with plans to update it for the next meeting and assign a business grant plan. The taskforce then voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss personnel, and adjourned afterward.

• Approved June 30, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Discussed funding requests across four categories; spreadsheet to be updated for next meeting
• Assigned Basden and Rendleman to create a business grant plan
• Approved executive session for personnel discussion by 7-0 vote
• Adjourned at 6:36 PM

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve minutes and conduct hearings on appeals. The agenda includes the review of 2020 Certificates of Error and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings on appeals
• Review of 2020 Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met on July 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from the June 30, 2021 meeting. They approved certificates of error #39-56 for 2020. The board discussed rules for 2021 and pending Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) cases, then recessed until July 20, 2021.

• Approved minutes of June 30, 2021 meeting
• Approved certificates of error #39-56 for 2020
• Recessed until July 20, 2021

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to approve various county claims, insurance payments, and delinquent tax resolutions. The body will also discuss salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Resource Coordinator, as well as contracts for the County Administrator and County Energy.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $260,218.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $370,003.47
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $8,438.67
• Resolution 2021-58 establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for Parcels #16-25-253-017, #10269, and #16-25-253-016

The Finance and Administration Committee approved routine payments including HOPE Trust claims, county monthly claims, and travel expenses, plus three delinquent tax resolutions and a public defender salary adjustment. It deferred action on the county energy contract on AGE's advice due to high rates. After executive session, it authorized the county administrator to negotiate a work comp settlement and raised the Resource Coordinator's salary by $10K contingent on ARP taskforce consent.

• Approved June 14, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision claims of $8,438.67
• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration claim of $260,218.00
• Approved County Monthly Claims of $370,003.47
• Approved On-Demand Claims of $20,899.27
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses of $3,282.80 after per diem changes
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2021-55, 2021-56, and 2021-57
• Approved Resolution 2021-58 for Circuit Court fees and assessments

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss internal office matters and computing services. The body will review a list of 13 open appointments across various county boards and districts.

• CTS Contract (Item 21-6152)
• 13 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and Board of Health
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update (Item 21-6151)
• August Meetings Calendar (Item 21-6150)

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved a recommendation to the full Board for a continuation of the CTS service contract, which keeps the phone system price the same and adds the Highway department. The committee also moved all August meetings down one week. Several appointments were recommended to the full Board, including re-appointments to the Housing Authority and Board of Health, and new appointments to the Oraville Water District and the Natural Resource Economic Development Board, with votes as recorded.

• Approved June 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved all August meetings down one week
• Approved recommendation for CTS contract (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Mary Campbell to Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Scott Comparato to Board of Health (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Andrew Titsworth to Oraville Water District (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Greg Legan to NRED Board (5-1, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Blake Mulholland to NRED Board (3-2, 1 abstain, 1 absent)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review funding for other entities and changes to the Interim Final Rule. The body will also consider requests from departments and board members.

• Funding to Other Entities (Item 21-6148)
• Changes to Interim Final Rule (Item 21-6147)
• Requests From Departments/Board Members (Item 21-6146)

The Jackson County American Rescue Plan Taskforce approved the June 9, 2021 minutes as presented. They discussed direct payments to citizens but decided to leave that option to the federal government. The committee reviewed a spreadsheet of requested funding items, eliminating those with other funding sources, and will update it for the next meeting. The next meeting was set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 5pm.

• Approved the June 9, 2021 minutes as presented
• Decided to leave direct payments to citizens to the federal government
• Eliminated requested funding items that have other funding sources
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 5pm

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve minutes and conduct hearings. The body will review and sign Certificates of Error and discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review and signing of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review approved Certificates of Error 2020000001 through 2020000038, with two specific changes: one denied for missing documentation and two swapped on the listing. The board also approved the minutes from the June 15th meeting and adjourned until July 13, 2021.

• Approved Certificates of Error 2020000001-2020000038 (unanimous)
• Denied Certificate #2020000014 (disabled vet exemption) for missing documentation, returned to clerk
• Corrected listing: #-019 assigned to Wise 14.05.431.010, #-020 to Walker 14.05.453.007
• Approved minutes of June 15th meeting (unanimous)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review updates regarding its governing ordinance and the Illinois Roadway Analysis Database System. The board will also receive updates on outreach and GIS efforts.

• NRED Ordinance Update
• IROADS (Illinois Roadway Analysis Database System)
• GIS Update
• Outreach Update

The NRED Board approved the May 19, 2021 minutes with a correction. The County Administrator reported that the County Board passed an amended ordinance to increase NRED membership from 5 to 7, raising the quorum from 3 to 4. The board discussed outreach, GIS updates, and a $25,000 grant for an adaptive boat dock at Touch of Nature (in Williamson County). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 19, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Noted County Board ordinance increasing NRED membership from 5 to 7 (quorum from 3 to 4)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly claims and insurance bids. The body will also consider a highway budget amendment and an ordinance to establish an altered speed zone.

• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $459,190.41
• Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $336,010.04
• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $261,835.00
• Ordinance 2021-02 for the establishment of an altered speed zone
• Resolution 2021-52 Township Aid Appropriation for Somerset Road District-West Grange Hall Road

The Jackson County Board approved Bart Hagston as the recipient of the William "Bill" Alstat Public Service Award by unanimous vote. The board also approved new committee assignments, a consent agenda covering numerous financial claims and resolutions, and several appointments, including Homer Bates to the Oraville Water District. No action was taken on authorizing the State's Attorney to proceed with county property rights, as it was discussed in executive session.

• Approved Bart Hagston for the William 'Bill' Alstat Public Service Award (unanimous)
• Approved new committee assignments (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved consent agenda including May 18 minutes, Granicus renewal, and multiple claims totaling over $1.1 million
• Approved appointment of Homer Bates to Oraville Water District (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Assessment Lease pending legal approval (unanimous, with amendment)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss potential litigation (12-0, 2 absent)
• Took no action on authorizing State's Attorney to assert county property rights

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates to the liquor ordinance and review several license applications. The board is considering additional classifications and licenses for specific local businesses.

• Liquor Ordinance Article VI Section 5, B
• Additional classifications for SSP Cave, LLC DBA Shawnee Cave Amphitheater
• Additional licenses for Kinkaid Marina
• FY21 liquor application for Abbey Ridge, LLC
• Liquor application for R&M Kelley Corp DBA Giant City Lodge

The Liquor Advisory Board unanimously recommended amending the county liquor ordinance to remove Section 5 from Article VI and add a new paragraph to Section 3, prohibiting patrons under 21 from sitting or standing within five feet of a bar where alcohol is served. The board also discussed suspending SSP Cave's liquor license due to lack of structures for health inspection, but took no formal action. It approved additional liquor licenses for Kinkaid Marina, subject to health inspections, and approved FY21 liquor applications for Abbey Ridge, LLC and R&M Kelley Corp DBA Giant City Lodge.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021, as presented.
• Recommended to full Board to remove Section 5 from Article VI and add a paragraph to Section 3 restricting patrons under 21 from being within 5 feet of a bar where alcohol is served.
• Authorized County Liquor Commissioner to approve Kinkaid Marina additional licenses upon meeting county ordinance specs.
• Approved Abbey Ridge, LLC FY21 liquor application.
• Approved R&M Kelley Corp DBA Giant City Lodge liquor application.

Real Property Committee

The committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The meeting includes reviews of the River Levee Project and rural transportation planning. Members will consider a speed zone ordinance and township aid for Somerset Road District.

• Ordinance 2021-02 for the establishment of an altered speed zone
• Resolution 2021-52 Township Aid Appropriation for Somerset Road District-West Grange Hall Road
• Resolution 2021-49 regarding leasing, purchasing, and/or financing for a governmental entity
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• River Levee Project Update

The Jackson County Real Property Committee approved the May 12 minutes, highway monthly claims of $459,190.41, Resolution 2021-49 for leasing/purchasing/financing, Resolution 2021-52 for township aid, and Ordinance 2021-02 establishing an altered speed zone. The committee also discussed several informational items, including a potential county fair, and entered executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved May 12, 2021 minutes as presented
• Approved payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $459,190.41
• Approved Resolution 2021-49 Governmental Entity Resolution to Lease, Purchase and/or Finance
• Approved Resolution 2021-52 Township Aid Appropriation Somerset Road District-West Grange Hall Road
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 An Ordinance For the Establishment Of An Altered Speed Zone
• Approved going into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly updates for animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will consider ambulance claims and a bid for a bariatric ambulance.

• Ambulance monthly claims totaling $29,406.26
• Acceptance of Bariatric Ambulance Bid
• Ameren Vegetation Activities Notice
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program discussion

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved ambulance monthly claims of $29,406.26 and accepted a bid for a bariatric ambulance. The committee also approved the May 11, 2021 minutes. All other items were informational updates, including COVID-19 vaccination progress, solid waste enforcement, and emergency management activities.

• Approved May 11, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $29,406.26 (6-0, Morris absent)
• Approved acceptance of Bariatric Ambulance Bid (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to begin the 2021 appeal year. The session includes the appointment of a chairperson and the review of appeals, certificates of error, and hearings.

• Appointment of Chairperson for 2021
• Review of appeals and hearings
• Discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level

The Jackson County Board of Review opened its 2021 appeal year session on June 15, 2021, with members Allan Karnes, Stephen Schauwecker, and Jessica Doerr-Berger present. Allan Karnes was appointed chairperson for the 2021 session. Karnes and Schauwecker were sworn in for new two-year terms, and the board discussed pending PTAB cases but took no substantive actions on appeals or other agenda items.

• Opened the 2021 appeal year session on June 15, 2021
• Appointed Allan Karnes as chairperson for the 2021 session
• Administered oath to Allan Karnes and Stephen Schauwecker for new two-year terms
• Discussed pending PTAB cases for parcels 15.14.326.017 and 15.14.326.010
• Adjourned the meeting

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various insurance and monthly claims. The body will discuss budget amendments, insurance bids, and specific tax resolutions.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $261,835.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $336,010.04
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $13,482.29
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $28,354.52
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for parcels #13-30-326-010 and #16-23-200-005

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple payments, including $336,010.04 in County Monthly Claims, $261,835.00 for HOPE Trust Medical Administration, and $13,482.29 for dental and vision claims. It also approved a Highway Budget Amendment, an RFP for property and liability insurance, and a 3-year County Administrator contract with a $10K annual increase. The FY22 Assessment Lease was approved pending State's Attorney review.

• Approved May 10, 2021 minutes
• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $13,482.29
• Approved HOPE Trust Run Out Claims for $400.40
• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $261,835.00
• Approved County Monthly Claims for $336,010.04
• Approved On-Demand Claims for $28,354.52
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses for $2,772.38
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2021-50 and 2021-51

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the July calendar and resource coordinator grants. The body will review nine open appointments across various local districts and boards. Additionally, the committee will consider a request to increase membership for the Natural Resource Economic Development Board.

• Website renewal (Item 21-6059)
• Nine open appointments including Blairsville Water District, ETSB 911, and Liquor Advisory Board
• Natural Resource Economic Development Board request to increase board members (Item 21-6061)
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update (Item 21-6058)

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved the annual renewal of the county's website contract with Granicus and approved amending the resolution to increase the Natural Resource Economic Development Board from 5 to 7 members. The committee also approved the May 6, 2021 minutes and recommended the re-appointment of Homer Bates to the Oraville Water District. The July Executive meeting was moved to the 8th, and the American Rescue Plan meeting was temporarily removed from the calendar.

• Approved May 6, 2021 minutes as presented
• Approved website renewal contract with Granicus
• Approved recommendation to re-appoint Homer Bates to Oraville Water District
• Approved amending resolution to increase NRED Board from 5 to 7 members
• Moved July Executive meeting to the 8th
• Removed American Rescue Plan meeting from calendar temporarily

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to discuss new business, specifically a presentation on guidelines. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes.

• Presentation on Guidelines (Item 21-6055)

The Jackson County American Rescue Plan Taskforce met to review guidelines for the county's ARP funds, including allowable uses and spending timeline. Members discussed potential projects such as broadband, tourism, and public health, and agreed to reconvene on June 30 to further develop a spending package. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Reconvened for June 30 meeting to discuss project opportunities
• Tasked department heads to gather information on broadband and ambulance needs
• Asked committee members to list proposed projects under ARP guidelines
• Requested feedback on interim rules via email to Ms. Mirabella

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review communications. The agenda includes updates on outreach and GIS, as well as a discussion regarding a future in-person meeting location.

• Approval of April 21, 2021 minutes
• Southern Illinois Tourism Article
• Open appointment
• Outreach update
• GIS update

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board approved the April 21, 2021 minutes unanimously. The board discussed filling an open appointment and increasing membership to seven, with the County Administrator noting the item would go to the Executive Committee in June. The board decided to hold future in-person meetings at Touch of Nature in Carbondale. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to meet in person at Touch of Nature, Carbondale

County Board

The County Board is meeting to decide on the reapportionment of the county and the composition of the board. The body will also review various budget adjustments, monthly claims, and several open appointments to local boards and water districts.

• Ordinance 2021-01 regarding the reapportionment of Jackson County and Board composition
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $335,534.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $278,796.00
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims for $230,173.27
• Funding of $5,400.00 to investigate water damage at the Courthouse

The Jackson County Board approved Ordinance 2021-01, which reapportions the county and sets the composition of the County Board, by a 9-5 vote. The board also approved new voting precincts for the 2021 reapportionment, appointed Erin Ashley to fill a District 6 vacancy, and approved a consent agenda that included multiple claims, tax resolutions, and budget adjustments. Several appointments to various boards and districts were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-01, Reapportionment of Jackson County and Composition of the County Board (9-5)
• Approved Voting Precincts during the 2021 Reapportionment (14-0)
• Approved Erin Ashley to the County Board, District 6 (13-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, tax resolutions, and budget adjustments
• Approved Larkin, Peterson, Rendleman, Snyder, Basden, and Mueller to the Rescue Act Taskforce (14-0)
• Approved Richard Turner to the 708 Board (14-0)
• Approved Stephen D. Wilson to the Devil's Kitchen Water District (14-0)
• Approved Steven Marks to the Alto Pass Water District (14-0)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve goals and agency adoptions. The board will also consider a staffing agreement invoice and the funding application process for FY22.

• Approval of 1 and 3 Year Goals
• Approval of FY21 Staffing Agreement Invoice
• Approval of FY22 Funding Application and Rubric
• Approval of Public Hearing Date and newspaper posting

The 708 Mental Health Board approved the FY22 funding application and rubric, set a public hearing for July 19, 2021, and approved the FY21 staffing agreement invoice. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved its 1 and 3 year goals and the November 2020 minutes.

• Approved November 23, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 1 and 3 year goals (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Staffing Agreement Invoice (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Funding Application and Rubric (unanimous)
• Approved Public Hearing Date July 19, 2021 and newspaper posting (unanimous)

Real Property Committee

The Real Property Committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The body is scheduled to review monthly highway claims and a resolution regarding surplus equipment.

• Resolution 2021-48 to approve surplus equipment designation
• Payment of Highway monthly claims
• Kinkaid Creek Watershed Planning documents
• Jackson County bike routes
• River Levee Project update

The Real Property Committee approved the April 14, 2021 minutes, payment of highway monthly claims totaling $230,173.27, and Resolution 2021-48 designating surplus equipment, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The committee also received informational updates on Greater Egypt's relocation, land splits, and the Jackson Growth Alliance's second-quarter report, but took no other formal action.

• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Approved highway monthly claims of $230,173.27 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-48 for surplus equipment designation (7-0)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. Members are reviewing ambulance service claims and budget adjustments. The meeting includes a request for proposals for a bariatric ambulance.

• Ambulance monthly claims totaling $80,803.77
• Bariatric Ambulance RFP
• Ambulance vehicle budget adjustment
• Solid waste fund update and recycling program
• Declaration of EMS Week

The committee approved the April 13, 2021 minutes, ambulance monthly claims of $80,803.77, an ambulance vehicle budget adjustment, a bariatric ambulance RFP, and a declaration of EMS Week. Reports were given on animal control, health department COVID-19 response, solid waste, and emergency management, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $80,803.77 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Ambulance Vehicle Budget Adjustment (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Bariatric Ambulance RFP (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Declaration of EMS Week (5-0, 2 absent)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to approve various insurance and on-demand claims. The body will also consider several delinquent tax resolutions and supplemental appropriation requests for the Treasurer's and State's Attorney's offices.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $278,796.00
• Approval of On-Demand Claims: $50,884.94
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $12,823.22
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2021-43, 2021-44, 2021-45, 2021-46, and 2021-47
• Funding to investigate water damage at the Courthouse

The Finance and Administration Committee approved going out for bid on the property and liability insurance RFP, including the Willis Building, after initially amending the motion to wait 30 days. They also approved several payments, including HOPE Trust claims and on-demand claims, and denied supplemental appropriation requests from the Treasurer's and State's Attorney's offices.

• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Approved HOPE Trust dental & vision claims $12,823.22 (7-0)
• Approved HOPE Trust medical administration claim $278,796.00 (7-0)
• Approved going out for bid on property/liability insurance RFP including Willis Building (7-0)
• Approved on-demand claims $50,884.94 (7-0)
• Approved delinquent tax resolutions 2021-43 through 2021-47 (7-0)
• Denied Treasurer's Office supplemental appropriation request (3-4)
• Denied State's Attorney Office supplemental appropriation request (3-4)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss redistricting and review 19 open appointments across various boards and water districts. The body will also receive an update on the Crosswalk Community Action Agency.

• Discussion of redistricting
• 19 open appointments including Board of Review, Liquor Advisory Board, and ETSB 911
• Appointments for water districts in Alto Pass, Blairsville, Buncombe, Devil’s Kitchen, Murdale, and Oraville
• Crosswalk Community Action Agency update
• Alstat Award old business

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved a new county board redistricting map based on 2019 Census data, with a 6-1 vote. The committee also recommended several appointments to the full board, including Joshua Hellmann to the Kinkaid-Reed's Creek Conservancy District (5-2). The June meetings calendar was approved with date changes.

• Approved new redistricting map recommendation (6-1)
• Approved June meetings calendar with date changes (7-0)
• Recommended Richard V. Turner to 708 Mental Health Board (7-0)
• Recommended Stephen Marks re-appointment to Alto Pass Water District (7-0)
• Recommended Allan Karnes re-appointment to Board of Review (7-0)
• Recommended Stephen Schauwecker to Board of Review pending State's Attorney conversation (7-0)
• Recommended Joshua Hellmann to Kinkaid-Reed's Creek Conservancy District (5-2)
• Recommended James Stewart to Murdale Water District (7-0)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates on outreach and GIS. No new ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes
• Outreach update
• GIS update

The board approved the March 17, 2021 minutes with a correction to attribute a comment to Carrier instead of Beckman. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates regarding outreach, GIS, and grant discussions.

• Approved March 17, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various payments, including medical claims and highway expenses. The board will also consider budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and a land split for Twenhafel.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $286,410.00
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims: $321,945.89
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $278,448.92
• Approval of Twenhafel Land Split Parcel #09-21-426-007, 010, 011, 013, 017
• Sheriff's Office Budget Adjustments and Staffing Request

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda (minus a by-law change), several appointments, monthly claims, and authorization for a household chemical collection event. All votes were unanimous (13-0). The by-law change regarding vice-chair sentence structure was removed from the consent agenda and no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda with 13 items, including claims and budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Removed by-law change 21-5952 from consent agenda; no action taken
• Approved appointments to 708 Board, Lakeside Water District, Murphysboro Pomona Somerset Fire Protection District, and South Highway Water District (13-0)
• Approved county monthly claims of $278,448.92 (13-0)
• Authorized Health Department to expend Household Hazardous Waste Funds for chemical collection event (13-0)

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Key items include a specific land split request and the awarding of a material bid for Old Products.

• Twenhafel Land Split Parcel #09-21-426-007, 010, 011, 013, 017
• Resolution 2021-42 to award 2021 MFT Material Bid for Old Products
• River Levee Project Update
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Courthouse Repair List

The Jackson County Real Property Committee approved a land split for Twenhafel (5-0, with one abstention and one absence), approved payment of highway monthly claims totaling $321,945.89 (6-0), and approved Resolution 2021-42 to award the 2021 MFT material bid for oil products (5-0, with one abstention). The committee also approved investigating water damage to the Courthouse ceilings (6-0). Several items were informational only, including updates on mass transit, prescribed burns, and regional planning.

• Approved Twenhafel Land Split Parcel #09-21-426-007, 010, 011, 013, 017 (5-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Approved Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $321,945.89 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-42 to Award 2021 MFT Material Bid for Oil Products (5-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Approved investigating the cause of water damage to the Courthouse ceilings (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved March 10, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will review ambulance claims and proposed changes to county by-laws and per-diem rates.

• Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $14,593.32
• Proposed changes to County By-Laws
• Per-Diem changes
• Solid Waste Fund update and Recycling Program
• Animal Control monthly update

The Jackson County Legislative and Legislative Committee approved the March 9, 2021 minutes and ambulance monthly claims of $114,593.32 (corrected from a typo). They recommended a Vice-Chair sentence structure change to the full board, but rejected two per-diem changes. The committee also received updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, solid waste enforcement, and emergency management, but took no other substantive actions.

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review several insurance and medical claims payments. The body will also discuss budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and salary matters for the County Administrator.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $286,410.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $13,458.35
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $51,726.08
• Sheriff's Office Budget Adjustments
• Election Judges Pay Increase

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a recommendation to the full Board for a Property and Liability Insurance Bid, subject to State's Attorney approval, after not bidding for about 6 years. They also approved several payments, including HOPE Trust claims totaling $299,868.35, on-demand claims of $51,726.08, and other expenses. The committee approved a Sheriff's Office budget adjustment for courthouse re-staffing and an election judges pay increase. After executive session, they authorized the Finance Chair to work with the County Administrator on a salary proposal for the May meeting.

• Approved Property and Liability Insurance Bid recommendation (7-0)
• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims $13,458.35 (7-0)
• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim $286,410.00 (7-0)
• Approved On-Demand Claims $51,726.08 (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses $2,856.85 (7-0)
• Approved Jackson Growth Alliance Invoice $10,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Budget Adjustments (7-0)
• Approved Election Judges Pay Increase (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review 19 open appointments across various water, fire, and advisory boards. The meeting also includes discussions on American Rescue Funding and the Illinois State Association of Counties.

• 19 open appointments including Alto Pass, Blairsville, and Buncombe Water Districts
• Appointments for ETSB 911 and Liquor Advisory Board
• Discussion on American Rescue Funding
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update
• Illinois State Association of Counties

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved the March 4, 2021 minutes and recommended several appointments to the full Board, including Dr. David Mac-Rizzo to the 708 Mental Health Board and Leon Bagley to the Lakeside Water District. The committee also approved joining the Illinois State Association of Counties, with the Finance Committee to choose the funding account. A salary increase request was moved to the Finance Committee agenda, and discussion on American Rescue Funding was postponed pending more information.

• Approved March 4, 2021 minutes as presented (7-0).
• Recommended Dr. David Mac-Rizzo to the 708 Mental Health Board (7-0).
• Recommended re-appointment of Leon Bagley to the Lakeside Water District (7-0).
• Recommended re-appointment of Jereld McClerren to the MPS Fire District (7-0).
• Recommended appointment of James Stewart to the Murdale Water District (7-0).
• Recommended re-appointment of Kerry Braswell and appointment of Mark Wece to the South Highway Water District (7-0).
• Approved joining the Illinois State Association of Counties, with Finance Committee to select funding account (7-0).
• Deferred vote on Kinkaid-Reed's Conservancy District appointments pending further discussion.

County Abandoned Property Grant Subcommittee

The County Abandoned Property Grant Subcommittee is meeting to discuss two specific grant items. The agenda includes the review of the Abandoned Residential Property Grant and the Strong Communities Program Grant.

• 21-5847 Abandoned Residential Property Grant
• 21-5848 Strong Communities Program Grant

The Jackson County Abandoned Property Grant Subcommittee meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021, was cancelled. No decisions were made, and no business was conducted.

IT Subcommittee

The Health Insurance Taskforce is meeting to discuss health, dental, and vision insurance for fiscal year 2022. The body will also review the first year of the HOPE Trust.

• Discussion of first year with HOPE Trust
• Health Insurance FY22
• Dental/Vision Insurance FY22

The Jackson County Health Insurance Taskforce meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021, was cancelled at 4:30 PM because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and all agenda items were not discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to approve its goals for 2021. The board will also receive an outreach update and discuss email addresses.

• Approval of 2021 Goals (Item 21-5861)
• Outreach Update (Item 21-5863)
• Discussion of email addresses (Item 21-5862)

The NRED Board approved the February 17, 2021 minutes and the 2021 Goals, adding a target of applying for 3 grants. The board also discussed outreach, GIS mapping, a new climbing area, and a bike route, but took no formal action on these items. The board agreed that the County Administrator would forward emails from the committee's new address to members.

• Approved February 17, 2021 minutes as presented
• Approved 2021 Goals with addition of seeking 3 grants
• Agreed County Administrator will forward emails from new committee address to members

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve several monthly claims and budget adjustments. The board will consider bids for one bariatric and two regular ambulances, as well as the engagement of Crowdstrike Services for cybersecurity.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $286,921.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $298,026.80
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims: $211,949.39
• Accepted bids for 1 bariatric ambulance and 2 regular ambulances
• Engagement of State of Illinois Crowdstrike Services for cybersecurity

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda (minus item 21-5873) and tabled the bid for one bariatric ambulance until the following month. They also approved cybersecurity services at no cost, monthly claims, a treasurer budget adjustment, and resolutions for the county engineer salary and highway maintenance. All votes were 11-0 with three members absent.

• Approved consent agenda with removal of 21-5873 (11-0)
• Tabled approval of bid for 1 bariatric ambulance
• Approved Crowdstrike cybersecurity services at no cost (11-0)
• Approved payment of county monthly claims $298,026.80 (11-0)
• Approved treasurer budget adjustment (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-40 salary of county engineer (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-41 maintenance under Illinois Highway Code (11-0)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Board will meet to approve long-term goals and review agency adoptions. The body will also consider a staffing agreement invoice and quarterly reports.

• Approval of 1 and 3 year Goals
• Review and Update of Agency Adoptions
• Approval of Staffing Agreement Invoice
• Approval of Quarterly Reports

The 708 Mental Health Board met on March 15, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so the meeting was discussion only and no voting occurred. All agenda items, including approval of minutes, goals, and new business, were moved to the May meeting agenda. Agency reports were given, and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.

• No quorum present; meeting was discussion only, no voting occurred.
• Moved approval of November 23, 2020 minutes to May agenda.
• Moved approval of 1 and 3 year Goals to May agenda.
• Moved items 5, 6, and 7 (Agency Adoptions, Staffing Agreement Invoice, Quarterly Reports) to May agenda.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 PM.

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to handle appeals, certificates of error, and hearings. The body will discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level and sign stipulations and agreements for nine specific cases.

• Sign stipulations and agreements for PTAB cases 2019-03464, 2019-03465, 2019-03473, 2019-03474, 2019-03471, 2019-03472, 2019-03466, 2019-03467, and 2019-03468

Real Property Committee

The Jackson County Real Property Committee is meeting to discuss land use, economic development, highway projects, and county buildings. Items include a land division, a comprehensive plan, a river levee project update, bike routes, and courthouse maintenance. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions specified.

• Hoyle Land Division Parcel #08-12-200-006
• Comprehensive Plan discussion
• River Levee Project Update
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Courthouse Tuckpointing and HVAC repair estimates

The Real Property Committee approved the Hoyle Land Division Parcel #08-12-200-006 and the payment of Highway monthly claims totaling $211,949.39. They also discussed courthouse repairs and decided to have the County Administrator compile a comprehensive list of needed repairs for the April meeting. No decisions were made on the courthouse repair items, which were discussed together.

• Approved the January 13, 2021 minutes as presented.
• Approved the Hoyle Land Division Parcel #08-12-200-006.
• Approved payment of Highway monthly claims in the amount of $211,949.39.
• Decided to have the County Administrator work with building maintenance to create a comprehensive list of needed repairs for the April meeting.

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee will review routine updates from Animal Control, the Health Department, and Solid Waste, and will consider accepting bids for a bariatric ambulance and two regular ambulances. They will also review county by-laws and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $35,859.28
• Accept Bid for Bariatric Ambulance
• Accept Bid for 2 Regular Ambulances
• Review County By-Laws
• Animal Control Monthly Update

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved the February minutes, ambulance monthly claims of $35,859.28, and bids for one bariatric and two regular ambulances, all with 6-0 votes (one absent). They also discussed proposed by-law changes, including reducing board member pay from $55 to $40, but tabled the decision to allow staff to incorporate discussed changes and bring it back in April. Updates were given on animal control, health department COVID-19 vaccinations, solid waste, and emergency management.

• Approved February 9, 2021 minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $35,859.28 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved bid for Bariatric Ambulance (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved bid for 2 Regular Ambulances (6-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled by-law changes for further review and April meeting

Finance Administration Committee

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to approve routine financial items, including insurance claim payments, on-demand claims, travel expenses, and delinquent tax resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $8,100.48
• Payment of Hope Trust Medical Admin Claim in the amount of $286,921.00
• Approval of On-Demand Claims in the amount of $5,875.64
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $2,118.33
• Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-38 Parcel #06-21-104-007 and 2021-39 Parcel #13-30-135-007

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several payments, including $8,100.48 for Hope Trust dental and vision claims and $286,921.00 for Hope Trust medical admin claims. It also approved on-demand claims of $5,875.64 and two delinquent tax resolutions. A motion to pay $2,118.33 in board member travel expenses failed. The committee also discussed the budget timeline and revenue impacts from the pandemic.

• Approved February 8, 2021 minutes (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims payment of $8,100.48 (7 yes)
• Approved Hope Trust Medical Admin Claim payment of $286,921.00 (7 yes)
• Approved On-Demand Claims payment of $5,875.64 (7 yes)
• Denied payment of Board Member Travel Expenses of $2,118.33 (motion failed)
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-38 for Parcel #06-21-104-007 (7 yes)
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolution 2021-39 for Parcel #13-30-135-007 (7 yes)

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing appeals. They will also discuss any cases currently pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes
• Appeals and Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of cases pending at PTAB
• Public comment

Executive Committee

The Jackson County Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss internal office matters, and consider a security RFP. They will also review open appointments for various boards and possibly enter executive session to discuss a public office.

• Approval of February 4, 2021 minutes
• April meetings calendar and Resource Coordinator grants update
• Security RFP (Request for Proposals)
• Open appointments for 708 Board, ETSB 911, Port District, and others
• Approval of polling places and Alstat Award

The Jackson County Executive Committee voted to move the draft Security RFP to the full Board meeting for review, despite a failed motion to hold it until April. The committee also approved the April meeting date change, polling places recommendation, and Alstat Award nomination deadline. All other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved February 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved moving April Executive Meeting from 1st to 8th (unanimous)
• Failed motion to hold Security RFP until April Executive meeting (6 no, 1 absent)
• Approved moving Security RFP to full Board meeting for review (5 yes, 1 no, 1 absent)
• Approved recommendation of Polling Places to full Board (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved April 26th due date for Alstat Award nominations (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved Executive Session under Open Meetings Act 2(c)3 (6 yes, 1 absent)

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to approve minutes, hear appeals, and consider a certificate of error. They will also discuss new and old business, including pending cases at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes
• Appeals hearing
• Certificate of Error
• New business
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Board of Review held hearings on property tax appeals, including the Grand Tower Energy Center case, which is ongoing at the appellate court. The board also heard appeals from Hillcrest Land Trust and D and D Properties, and discussed valuation methods. No final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Heard Grand Tower Energy Center appeal (no decision recorded)
• Heard Hillcrest Land Trust appeals 15.21.333.015 and 15.21.333.028 (no decision recorded)
• Heard D and D Properties appeals for multiple parcels (no decision recorded)
• Canceled Wallace 15.09.176.024 appeal
• Entered executive session under IOMA 2C3 (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing property tax appeals, and discussing cases pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Hearings for property tax appeals
• Certificate of Error review
• Discussion of cases pending at PTAB

The Board of Review held hearings on multiple property assessment appeals but made no decisions, as the minutes are a draft and record only the hearings. Appeals included Grayson Properties, Ladd, University Mall (JC Penney and Centene/Illini Care), Clausen, Sun Hospitality Group, and Sunrise Motel Ent. The board questioned appellants' arguments and requested additional documentation in some cases.

• Held hearings on six property assessment appeals; no votes or outcomes recorded
• Questioned Grayson Properties' evidence for an omitted building addition
• Requested documentation from Ladd regarding appraisal contingencies for HVAC and roof
• Questioned University Mall's use of comps and lack of dark store sales
• Concluded Clausen's hearing after he became agitated
• Requested evidence of lost rent from Sunrise Motel due to COVID-19

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing property tax appeals. The agenda includes hearings, certificates of error, and a discussion of cases pending at the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Property tax appeal hearings
• Certificate of error review
• Discussion of cases pending at PTAB

The Jackson County Board of Review met and handled only procedural matters, including approving minutes and discussing upcoming hearings and pending PTAB cases. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Discussed hearings scheduled for Feb 25 and 26
• Discussed pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Jackson County Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chairperson, discuss an update to the Land and Water document, and set goals for 2021. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major financial or regulatory items listed.

• Election of Chairperson
• Land and Water Document Update
• 2021 Goals
• Approval of January 20, 2021 Minutes
• Approval of January 28, 2021 Minutes

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board elected JD Tanner as chairperson by unanimous vote. The board discussed the Land and Water Document, agreeing to submit their completed portions to the Board office by February 23 for staff assistance, with a target to present it at the March meeting. The committee also suggested four goals for 2021, to be formally approved in March. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected JD Tanner as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit Land and Water Document portions to Board office by Feb 23
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Board

The Jackson County Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, paying claims, and authorizing an RFP for cyber security services. They will also vote on ambulance-related items, including budget adjustments, monthly claims, and RFPs for new ambulances. The board will fill open appointments and discuss a resolution regarding the county's insurance carrier and courthouse-adjacent property.

• Authorize RFP for cyber security services
• Approve Hope Trust medical administration claim of $277,127.00
• Approve ambulance monthly claims of $32,912.19
• Approve RFPs for 1 bariatric and 2 regular ambulances
• Approve delinquent tax resolutions for multiple parcels

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda with two items removed, including the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes which were amended and approved separately. The board also approved executive committee appointments, monthly claims, highway claims, a motor fuel tax bid award, and authorized the State's Attorney to assert county rights regarding insurance and courthouse-adjacent property.

• Approved consent agenda with removal of items 21-5768 and 21-5689
• Approved January 19, 2021 board meeting minutes as amended
• Approved executive committee appointments (roll call vote)
• Approved county monthly claims of $287,590.71 (roll call vote)
• Approved highway monthly claims of $111,113.80 (roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution 2021-37 Motor Fuel Tax Bid Award Aggregate Bid (roll call vote)
• Authorized State's Attorney to assert county rights regarding insurance and courthouse property (roll call vote)

Liquor Advisory Board

The Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from November 2020 and to discuss the 2021 liquor license(s) for Kinkaid Marina. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 17, 2020 minutes
• Kinkaid Marina 2021 license(s)

The Liquor Advisory Board approved the November 17, 2020 minutes and approved the Kinkaid Marina 2021 liquor license as applied for. Both motions passed with unanimous votes, with one member absent.

• Approved November 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Kinkaid Marina 2021 liquor license as applied for (5-0, 1 absent)

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax appeals, including hearings and certificates of error, and to discuss cases pending at the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific cases or decisions listed.

• Property tax appeal hearings
• Certificates of error
• Discussion of cases pending at PTAB

The Board of Review meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021, was canceled due to inclement weather. No decisions were made, and updated hearing schedules were deferred to February 25th and 26th.

• Meeting canceled due to inclement weather

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing appeals. The board will also discuss any cases currently pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes
• Appeals hearings
• Certificate of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases
• Public comment

The Jackson County Board of Review meeting on February 11, 2021, was canceled. All scheduled hearings for that day were settled except for the Moore hearing, which was withdrawn by attorney Zac Walston. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting canceled
• Moore hearing request withdrawn by attorney Zac Walston

Real Property Committee

The Jackson County Real Property Committee will meet to discuss land use, economic development, highway projects, and county buildings. Items include reports from regional planning agencies, a motor fuel tax bid award, and updates on the river levee and county bike routes.

• Resolution 2021-37: 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Bid Award Aggregate Bid
• ADA Compliance Ramp
• HVAC for Courthouse
• Comprehensive Plan
• River Levee Project Update

The meeting was cancelled, so no decisions were made. The agenda included items such as approval of minutes, reports from Greater Egypt and SIMPO, and various land use and highway matters, but none were acted upon.

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to consider property tax appeals, including two docket numbers for Funk Farms, and to discuss cases pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Appeals: 2020-000362 Funk Farms (10-01-400-010)
• Appeals: 2020-000363 Funk Farms (10-10-100-004)
• Discussion of cases pending at PTAB

The Board of Review approved dockets 2020-000362 and 2020-000363 for Funk Farms, based on IDNR lease agreements submitted for farmland assessment. Several hearings were held or canceled, with agreements reached in two cases and one taxpayer no-show.

• Approved docket 2020-000362 (Funk Farms IDNR lease) for farmland assessment
• Approved docket 2020-000363 (Funk Farms IDNR lease) for farmland assessment
• Hearing with Daniel Jones canceled by taxpayer
• Hearing with James Green canceled after agreement reached
• Hearing with John Russell canceled after agreement reached
• Hearing with Mia Porter: taxpayer did not show or call

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from the health department and animal control, and discuss solid waste and recycling programs. Key items include approving ambulance claims, reviewing proposals for new ambulances, and reviewing county by-laws.

• Ambulance monthly claims of $32,912.00
• Request for proposal for 1 bariatric ambulance
• Request for proposal for 2 regular ambulances
• Review of county by-laws
• Solid waste enforcement and fund update

The committee approved three ambulance-related items: monthly claims of $32,912.00, a request for proposal for one bariatric ambulance, and a request for proposal for two regular ambulances. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The committee also approved the January 12, 2021 minutes with corrections and discussed informational updates on animal control, health department activities, and emergency management.

• Approved January 12, 2021 minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Approved ambulance monthly claims of $32,912.00 (7-0)
• Approved RFP for 1 bariatric ambulance (7-0)
• Approved RFP for 2 regular ambulances (7-0)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple payments, including a $277,127.00 Hope Trust Medical Admin Claim, $9,916.74 in dental and vision claims, $63,546.54 in on-demand claims, and $2,668.33 in board member travel expenses. The committee also approved 12 delinquent tax resolutions and an ambulance budget adjustment. All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes, except the travel expenses which initially had one abstention before an amended motion passed 7-0.

• Approved Hope Trust Medical Admin Claim of $277,127.00 (7-0)
• Approved Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims of $9,916.74 (7-0)
• Approved On-Demand Claims of $63,546.54 (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses of $2,668.33 (7-0 after amendment)
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2021-25 through 2021-36 (7-0)
• Approved Ambulance Budget Adjustment (7-0)
• Approved January 11, 2021 minutes (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Jackson County Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a cyber security proposal, review a resource coordinator grants update, and consider appointments to various boards and districts. They will also discuss requiring funded entities to report to the board.

• Cyber Security Proposal (21-5717)
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update (21-5716)
• Open Appointments in February 2021 (21-5718) including 708 Board, Elverado Water District, ETSB 911, and others
• Kinkaid Reed's Creek Conservancy District Yearly Update (21-5719)
• Requiring Funded Entities to Report to Board (21-5721)

The Jackson County Executive Committee authorized IT and the County Administrator to create a Request for Proposals (RFP) for cyber security services, following a presentation on options. The committee also approved several appointments and reappointments to local boards, and kept the March meeting schedule unchanged. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized RFP for cyber security services (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved reappointment of Steven St. Julian to 708 Mental Health Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Schafer to Elverado Water District (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Josh Sayer and Orval Rowe to ETSB 911 Board (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of David Larkin to Greater Egypt RPDC (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Kept March meetings calendar as is (consensus)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will conduct business including the approval of minutes and the processing of appeals. The agenda includes certificates of error, hearings, and discussion of cases pending at the PTAB level.

• Appeals processing
• Certificates of Error
• Hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met on January 29, 2021, but the minutes record only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and discussion of hearing schedules and pending PTAB cases. No appeals, certificates of error, or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Discussed hearing schedule
• Discussed pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting for a working group session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, working group meeting, and adjourn. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

The Jackson County NRED board met and worked as a group to start a spreadsheet tracking total acres of public land and water in the county. The spreadsheet will be posted to the county website at a later date. No formal decisions were made beyond adjourning.

• Began spreadsheet of Jackson County public land and water acres
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Tanner, seconded by Maxwell)

Building Taskforce Committee

The Jackson County Building Taskforce Committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 14, 2020, and to enter an executive session to discuss property and litigation matters under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of December 14, 2020 minutes (item 21-5704)
• Executive session under Illinois Open Meetings Act 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(11) to discuss property and litigation (item 21-5712)

708 Mental Health Board

The Jackson County 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes from November 23, 2020, making appointments, and reviewing agency reports. The board will also vote on its 1 and 3 year goals and review and update agency adoptions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of November 23, 2020 minutes
• Appointments
• Approval of 1 & 3 year goals
• Review and update of agency adoptions

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle property assessment appeals, including those related to the 2020 flood, and to discuss pending cases at the Property Tax Appeal Board. The board will also consider amending its rules to allow electronic hearings and will introduce new representatives from the State's Attorney Office.

• 2020 FLOOD 326-418 appeals
• Certificate of Error
• Amendment of rules to allow electronic hearings
• Introduction of Joe Cervantez and Sharee Langenstein as board representatives
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Jackson County Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chairperson, review a map update, and discuss 2021 goals. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major funding or rezoning decisions listed.

• Approval of September 30, 2020 minutes
• Election of chairperson
• Map update
• Discussion of 2021 goals

The board approved the September 30, 2020 minutes unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the chairperson election was deferred to February, and a working meeting was scheduled for January 28 to update the map and set 2021 goals.

• Approved September 30, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred chairperson election to February meeting
• Scheduled working meeting for January 28 to update map and plan goals

County Board

The Jackson County Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes payments for Hope Trust medical claims, delinquent tax resolutions, and various contracts and agreements. They will also consider committee assignments, open appointments, and a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office copier.

• Approval of Hope Trust Medical Administration Claim for $545,638.00
• Approval of 22 Delinquent Tax Resolutions (2021-01 through 2021-22)
• Approval of FY21 Jackson Growth Alliance Funding Request for $10,000 with quarterly reporting
• Approval of Federal Aid Agreement for Brick Plant Road (CH7) Resurfacing Project
• Approval of Declaration of 2014 Mercedes Sprinter and 2006 Ford E-350 Ambulances as Surplus Property

Board of Review

The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax appeals, including hearings, certificates of error, and discussion of cases pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific cases or dollar amounts listed.

• Appeals hearings
• Certificate of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases
• Public comment

The Jackson County Board of Review met on January 15, 2021, but took no substantive actions. The meeting covered routine items including approval of minutes, appeals, certificates of error, hearings, and a review of pending Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) cases for JRJ Rentals and Fisher Properties. No votes or decisions were recorded.

Real Property Committee

The Jackson County Real Property Committee is meeting to discuss land use, economic development, and highway matters. They will consider approving minutes, review articles on various topics, and address items including a pay estimate for the river levee project, highway claims, and federal funding agreements for Brick Plant Road.

• Approval of December 9, 2020 minutes
• Approval of Pay Estimate #16 for river levee project
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $133,508.23
• Resolution 2021-xx Federal Funding Agreement for Brick Plant Road
• Agreement for Federal Funding for Brick Plant Road

The Jackson County Real Property Committee approved pay estimate #16 for the river levee project in the amount of $177,641.40, and approved highway monthly claims of $133,508.23. Both motions passed 6-0 with one member absent. The committee also approved a federal funding agreement for Brick Plant Road and agreed to move a dump truck bid acceptance resolution to the full Board.

• Approved pay estimate #16 for levee project completion, $177,641.40 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved highway monthly claims, $133,508.23 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-xx Federal Funding Agreement for Brick Plant Road (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement for Federal Funding for Brick Plant Road (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved December 9, 2020 minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Agreed to move dump truck bid acceptance resolution to full Board agenda
• Consensus to make no changes to meeting dates and times

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, animal control and health department updates, solid waste enforcement and recycling, and ambulance service claims. They will also consider a regional radio grant memorandum of understanding and hear citizen comments.

• Approval of December 8, 2020 minutes
• Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $81,067.02
• 2020 AFG Regional Radio Grant MOU
• Solid Waste Fund Update and Recycling Program
• IEPA Communication

Finance Administration Committee

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the State's Attorney's Office union members, and review insurance and finance items. Key actions include approving a $545,638 medical claim, a $13,599.49 dental/vision claim, on-demand claims of $22,578.58, and 22 delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels. The agenda also includes budget amendments and a copier service contract.

• Payment of Hope Trust Medical Admin Claim: $545,638.00
• Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $13,599.49
• Approval of On-Demand Claims: $22,578.58
• 22 Delinquent Tax Resolutions (2021-01 through 2021-22) for listed parcels
• Budget Amendment for Sheriff's Office Copier

Finance Administration Committee

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee will meet to approve routine financial items, including claims payments, travel expenses, and delinquent tax resolutions. They will also discuss a workers' compensation update and an ambulance budget adjustment.

• Payment of Hope Trust Medical Admin Claim for $277,127.00
• Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $9,916.74
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $63,546.54
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses for $2,668.33
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for multiple parcels

Executive Committee

The Jackson County Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes, set meeting dates, and review the February calendar. They will receive a Resource Coordinator grants update and consider 16 open appointments to various boards and districts. New business includes a proposal for membership in the Jackson County Community Partnership.

• Approval of December 3, 2020 minutes
• February meetings calendar
• Resource Coordinator grants update
• 16 open appointments to boards including 708 Board, Elverado Water District, ETSB 911, and others
• Membership in the Jackson County Community Partnership