Jackson County public meetings in 2022

County Board

The County Board will consider the approval of various monthly claims and a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office. The board is also reviewing open appointments for several regional and local authorities. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and real property.

• Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment of $28,850.00
• County Monthly Claims of $449,789.97
• On-Demand Claims of $211,587.05
• Highway Monthly Claims of $199,058.20
• Ambulance Monthly Claims of $79,402.41

The County Board approved a $28,850 budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office and filled multiple vacancies on local authorities and boards. The Board also authorized payments for monthly claims and approved the use of PILT money for the Willis and Crain Building.

• Approved Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment of $28,850.00 (14-0)
• Appointed Gene Basden to Jackson/Union Port District (9-4-1)
• Appointed Gene Basden to Liquor Advisory Board (13-0-1)
• Appointed Joshua Hellman and Clint Maue to Jackson County Mass Transit Board (13-1-0)
• Appointed Julie Peterson to SI Metropolitan Planning Organization (14-0)
• Appointed Jamie Green to Airport Authority (14-0)
• Approved $1,500.00 for Board Orientation Funding (14-0)
• Approved PILT money for acquisitions, repair, and relocation for Willis and Crain Building (14-0)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will meet to approve funding appropriations for fiscal year 2023. The board will also review 2022 fourth-quarter expense and status reports and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• FY23 Funding Appropriations
• Approval of 2022 Quarter 4 Expense/Status Reports
• Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of 2023 Quarterly Expense and Status Report Forms
• CBI-SP VA Program Guest Speaker

The board approved funding for current 708 agencies at the amounts requested in their applications. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and updated reporting forms for the coming year.

• Approved FY23 funding for current 708 agencies at requested amounts (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Quarter 4 expense/status reports (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Quarterly Expense Report Form (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Quarterly Status Report Form with a demographics question added (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various county payments and budget items. The body will consider several claim approvals and a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $449,789.97
• Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $211,587.05
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of $7,133.31
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of $2,678.70
• Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment

The committee approved several large payments, including monthly and on-demand claims. It also authorized a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office and approved a resolution for the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's County Fund. Actions regarding a pending lawsuit and workers' compensation settlement were decided following an executive session.

• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims of $7,133.31 (Unanimous)
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses of $2,678.70 (4-0-3)
• Approved On-Demand Claims of $211,587.05 (4-0-3)
• Approved County Monthly Claims of $449,789.97 (4-0-3)
• Approved Resolution 2022-91 State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's County Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved consensus on future action for work comp settlement (Unanimous)
• Approved course of action for pending lawsuit (Unanimous)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates on animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will consider payments for ambulance claims and discuss the National Opioid Settlement.

• Payment of ambulance monthly claims totaling $78,776.37
• Discussion of the National Opioid Settlement
• Solid waste enforcement and fund update
• Recycling program review
• Animal Control monthly update

The committee approved monthly ambulance claims and authorized the County Administrator to solicit proposals from department heads for the use of national opioid settlement funds. The meeting also included reports on public health trends, solid waste enforcement, and recycling activities.

• Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $79,402.41 (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator emailing department heads for proposals to use current and future opioid settlement funds, due before the February meeting (unanimous)

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates from regional planning and growth organizations. Members will consider resolutions for culvert replacements and a potential property purchase.

• Resolution to appropriate Township Aid for Desoto Road District-Vaughn Road Culvert Replacement
• Resolution to appropriate Township Aid for Fountain Bluff Road District-White Lane Culvert Replacement
• Discussion of a potential property purchase
• Updates on Jackson County Bike Routes
• Review of Architect of Record

The Real Property Committee approved three architecture firms as finalists for the Architect of Record. The committee also approved two resolutions for township aid to replace culverts. Other items included updates on the Highway Department and the Jackson Growth Alliance.

• Approved November 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to appropriate Township Aid for Desoto Road District-Vaughn Road Culvert Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to appropriate Township Aid for Fountain Bluff Road District-White Lane Culvert Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved HOK, Eggemeyer & Associates, and White & Borgognoni as the three choices for Architect of Record (unanimous)
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss Real Property (6-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to address open appointments for various county boards and districts. The body will also discuss the National Opioid Settlement and the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund.

• Open appointments for 10 entities including Airport Authority and Jackson County Mass Transit
• Illinois Association of County Board Members Annual Membership Dues
• Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF)
• National Opioid Settlement

The committee voted to switch the county website's CMS and agenda systems to Civic Plus. They approved several board appointments for recommendation to the full Board and authorized payment of annual membership dues. The committee also accepted Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) funds for contingency.

• Approved switching to Civic Plus for the County website CMS (Unanimous)
• Approved switching to Civic Plus for the agendas and meetings portion of the website (Unanimous)
• Approved recommending Jamie Green, Gene Basden, Joshua Hellmann, and Clint Maue to various boards (4-1)
• Approved payment of Illinois Association of County Board Members Annual Membership Dues (Unanimous)
• Approved accepting LATCF funds and placing them in contingency (5-0)
• Forwarded National Opioid Settlement item to Legislative & Public Safety committee for specific proposals (Unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review reports and old business. Discussions include a joint outdoor recreation survey with the University of Illinois and board by-laws.

• Jackson County/University of Illinois Outdoor Recreation Survey
• NRED By-laws
• GIS report

The board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. Members discussed themes for an outdoor recreation survey involving the University of Illinois. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to adopt or amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The board will also consider an ordinance to establish the annual tax levy for the period of December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2023.

• Adoption or amendments of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget (Item 22-7559)
• Ordinance 2022-04 regarding the annual tax levy for December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2023 (Item 22-7560)

The County Board approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget without rollover funds for the States Attorney's and Sheriff's offices. The Board also approved Ordinance 2022-04 to establish the annual tax levy for the period of December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2023.

• Approved removal of rollover funds to the States Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office (12-0)
• Approved Adoption and or Amendments of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget without the rollover (7-5)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-04 for the Annual Tax Levy from Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023 (9-3)

County Board

The County Board will consider a series of payments for county claims, medical administration, and highway services. The meeting includes the approval of numerous delinquent tax resolutions and an amendment to the food service sanitation ordinance.

• Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $712,928.00
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $299,572.49
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $278,232.00
• Ordinance 2022-03 Amending the Jackson County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance
• Authorization for Ambulance Director to pursue an Option to Purchase Agreement for a building

The County Board approved the FY21 audit, an ESRI agreement, and a building lease in Murphysboro for Assessments and Board of Review. A proposed amendment to the Food Service Sanitation Ordinance was defeated. The board also approved numerous delinquent tax resolutions and monthly claims.

• Approved FY21 Jackson County Audit (12-0)
• Approved ESRI Agreement (12-0)
• Denied Ordinance 2022-03 amending Food Service Sanitation Ordinance (6-6)
• Approved lease of Murphysboro Bank of Carbondale Building for Assessments and Board of Review (6-4)
• Approved $712,928.00 in County Monthly claims (12-0)
• Approved Option to Purchase Agreement for a building for the Ambulance Director (12-0)
• Approved $299,572.49 in Highway Monthly claims
• Approved $67,383.68 in Ambulance Monthly claims

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property tax appeals, beginning with docket 2022-000181. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of appeals starting with docket 2022-000181
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to review land use, highway department claims, and property matters. Discussions include a parcel split for More Home Residential LLC and the appropriation of 2023 MFT funds.

• Parcel #14-14-426-001 split from Bruce Paper land to More Home Residential LLC
• Resolution 2022-89: Appropriation of 2023 MFT Funds
• Resolution 2022-90: Appropriation of 2023 Funds for County Engineer Salary Reimbursement
• Sheriff's Office property disposal request
• Potential property purchase

The committee approved a land split and recommended that the full Board authorize the County Administrator to lease the Bank of Carbondale building in Murphysboro for the Assessments and Board of Review office. Several highway fund appropriations and a property disposal request were also approved.

• Approved More Home Residential LLC to Bruce Paper Land Split Parcel #14-14-426-001 (Unanimous)
• Recommended full Board authorize County Administrator to secure lease for Bank of Carbondale building in Murphysboro (5-0-1)
• Approved payment of Highway monthly claims (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-89 Appropriation of 2023 MFT Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-90 Appropriation of 2023 Funds for County Engineer Salary Reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Property Disposal Request (Unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will discuss updates to the county food service sanitation ordinance and ambulance service claims. The body will also review reports on animal control, solid waste, and recycling.

• Ordinance 2022-03 amending the Jackson County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance
• Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims
• SIH Transfer Agreement
• Discussion on future ambulance buildings
• Executive session regarding real property

The committee approved an amendment to the Food Service Sanitation Ordinance to increase permit fees. It also authorized the purchase of a building for a new ambulance base and approved monthly ambulance claims. A recommendation for the SIH Transfer Agreement was passed pending legal review.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-03 Amending the Jackson County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance (4-1)
• Approved payment of Ambulance monthly claims for $67,383.68 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to the full Board for the SIH Transfer Agreement pending legal review (unanimous)
• Recommended full Board authorize Ambulance Director to pursue option to purchase building for new ambulance base (5-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Review

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

• Property tax appeals
• Certificates of Error
• PTAB case discussions

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss insurance renewals and various payments. The body will review multiple delinquent tax resolutions for specific property parcels and consider funding for a basketball court.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $278,232.00
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $126,915.41
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $7,943.58
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses for $4,152.67
• Review of Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2022-54 through 2022-88

The committee approved several high-dollar insurance and medical claims and recommended two GIS software agreements to the full Board. Members also approved a series of delinquent tax resolutions and a $500 donation for basketball court repairs.

• Approved 2023 Work Comp Renewal recommendation to full Board (unanimous)
• Approved $7,943.58 for HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims (unanimous)
• Approved $278,232.00 for HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved $4,152.67 for Board Member Travel Expenses (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved $126,915.41 in On-Demand Claims (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2022-54 thru 2022-88 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 recommendation to fund Jackson County Housing District Basketball Court request (unanimous)
• Approved ESRI and Bruce-Harris GIS agreements recommendations to full Board pending legal approval (unanimous)

Board of Review

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

• Appeals 211-241
• Appeals 241-271
• Appeals for 2022
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to review a new application from Brew's Brothers Taproom. The board will also consider 2023 license applications for 31 different entities.

• Brew's Brothers Taproom Application (22-7512)
• 2023 License Applications for 31 entities including Route 51 Brewing Company and Scratch Brewing Company (22-7513)

The board approved the Brew's Brothers Taproom application and 31 license applications for 2023. The approval for Southern Sisters Spirits is pending building construction. A draft to update the county liquor ordinance regarding camera requirements will be discussed at the next meeting.

• Approved September 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Brew's Brothers Taproom Application (unanimous)
• Approved 31 license applications for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Sisters Spirits application pending building construction (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct hearings on property tax appeals. The session includes reviews of specific appeal dockets and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals 151-180
• Appeals 181-211
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

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 91-120
• Appeals 121-150
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss two specific items. The agenda includes a project involving the University of Illinois and 2022 CURES.

• University of Illinois Project (Item 22-7509)
• 2022 CURES (Item 22-7510)
• Approval of October 6, 2022 Minutes

The meeting scheduled for November 3, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

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 review
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

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

• Appeals 61-90
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to handle property tax appeals, certificates of error, and hearings. The meeting includes an executive session with Assistant States Attorney Joni-Beth Bailey regarding pending litigation with Grand Tower Energy Center.

• Review of property tax appeals
• Certificate of Error processing
• Discussion of cases at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level
• Executive session regarding Grand Tower Energy Center litigation

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to address property tax appeals, certificates of error, and hearings. The meeting includes an executive session with Assistant States Attorney Joni Beth Bailey regarding the Grand Tower Energy Center.

• Executive session concerning Grand Tower Energy Center
• Review of property tax appeals
• Discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve the FY23 budget and a tax levy of 4.9999%. The board will also consider several large payments for highway, ambulance, and medical claims.

• FY23 Levy at 4.9999%
• Highway Monthly Claims: $572,337.58
• County Monthly Claims: $477,543.58
• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $296,543.00
• Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey Project: $6,142.00

The Jackson County Board approved the FY23 budget and a 4.9999% tax levy increase, both with a 10-1 vote. The board also approved several financial claims, appointments to local boards, and a property and liability renewal. A motion to authorize demolition estimates for the Willis Crane building failed, but a subsequent motion to start the process of moving the Public Defender out and seeking demolition bids passed 8-3.

• Approved FY23 budget as may be amended (10-1)
• Approved FY23 levy at 4.9999% (10-1)
• Approved property and liability renewal (11-0)
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust dental & vision claims ($11,342.27) (11-0)
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust medical administration claim ($296,543.00) (11-0)
• Approved board member travel expenses ($2,942.24) (11-0)
• Approved appointments to Buncombe Public Water District, ETSB 911, and Jackson Growth Alliance (8-2-1 abstain)
• Authorized county administrator to start process of moving Public Defender out of Willis Crane building and seek demolition bids (8-3)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to process 31-60 appeals and conduct Certificate of Error hearings. The board will also discuss the Grand Tower Power Plant and cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• 31-60 appeals
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of Grand Tower Power Plant
• Review of cases pending at PTAB level

Real Property Committee

The committee is reviewing items related to economic development, land use, and highway planning. Discussions include regional planning commissions and county bike routes. The body will also address highway monthly claims.

• Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey Project Proposal
• River Levee Agreement
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Architect of Record discussion

The committee voted unanimously to fund a community-wide outdoor recreation survey for $6,142 from hotel/motel tax. They also approved highway monthly claims of $572,337.58. Several items were informational or had no updates.

• Approved $6,142 for the Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey, paid from hotel/motel tax (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $572,337.58 (6-0)

Finance Administration Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• FY23 Budget Discussion (Item 22-7477)

The Finance and Administration Committee voted 5-0 to recommend the full Board approve the FY23 budget as amended, including a $1,599 cut to the Board of Review. They also voted 5-0 to recommend a 4.99% property tax levy increase. Both votes had two absent members.

• Approved recommendation to full Board for FY23 Budget as amended (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved recommendation to full Board for FY23 Budget Levy at 4.99% (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $1,599 cut to Board of Review budget

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will review updates on animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will also consider the payment of monthly ambulance claims and funding for a basketball court at Jackson County Housing.

• Payment of ambulance monthly claims
• Funding for Jackson County Housing basketball court
• Solid Waste Fund update
• Recycling program review
• Animal Control monthly update

The committee was informed that Jackson County is on the Illinois Stop Payment List and no longer qualified to execute grants because the FY21 audit has not been completed. This has blocked the Health Department from applying for a $1.1M grant due Nov. 18 and is affecting other departments. The committee discussed pressuring the audit firm and scheduling a special board meeting if needed. No decisions were made on the issue; the only formal vote was to approve ambulance claims.

• Approved ambulance monthly claims of $39,297.41 (unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved basketball court funding request to next Finance committee meeting (consensus, no vote)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to address property tax appeals and certificates of error. The meeting includes a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property tax appeals
• Certificates of Error
• Hearings
• Pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss GIS and board by-laws. The board will also review the Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey Project Proposal.

• Approval of July 20, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of GIS
• Review of NRED By-Laws
• Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey Project Proposal

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board approved the July 20, 2022 minutes unanimously. Members discussed a potential new GIS vendor and began work on formal by-laws, with a preference for defining a quorum based on seated members. The board also agreed to move the December meeting to December 8.

• Approved July 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved December meeting to December 8 (agreed by board)

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to process certificates of error and manage appeals. Members will discuss how to handle appeals while seeking permanent office space and review specific property tax cases.

• Discussion of Grand Tower Energy Center PTAB cases
• Review of roll over appeals for parcels including 14.04.203.001 and 15.20.201.015
• Processing of outstanding Certificates of Error

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss website hosting provider options and fill several open appointments. The body will also approve the September 8, 2022 minutes and set the November meeting calendar.

• Website hosting provider options (Item 22-7459)
• Open appointments for Blairsville Water District, Buncombe Public Water District, and ETSB 911
• Open appointments for Jackson Growth Alliance, Jackson/Union Regional Port District, and Jackson County Mass Transit
• Open appointments for Natural Resources Economic Development Board and Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau

The Executive Committee approved moving the November Real Property committee meeting to the 16th and the full Board meeting to the 22nd, and also approved holding the Budget Adoption meeting directly after the full Board meeting on November 22nd. Two appointments were recommended to the full Board: Karen Fiorino to the Buncombe Water District and Ray Hunter to the ETSB 911 Board, both by unanimous vote. The committee also discussed website hosting provider options, with a needs assessment survey to be presented at the November meeting.

• Approved moving November Real Property committee meeting to Nov 16 and full Board meeting to Nov 22 (unanimous)
• Approved November Budget Adoption meeting directly after full Board meeting on Nov 22 (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Karen Fiorino to Buncombe Water District (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Ray Hunter to ETSB 911 Board (unanimous)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the draft budget and review cash summaries and departmental revenues and expenses. The body is also considering several delinquent tax resolutions for various parcels and the approval of insurance renewals.

• Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $66,367.30
• Review of Draft Budget (Item 22-7462)
• Approval of Property & Liability Renewal
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2022-54 through 2022-83 for multiple parcels
• Work Comp Update

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 3, 2022, was cancelled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made on any agenda items, including approval of minutes, insurance payments, delinquent tax resolutions, or the draft budget.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to discuss appeals and process certificates of error. The agenda also includes discussions on cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Discussion of appeals
• Processing of certificates of error
• Review of pending PTAB cases

County Board

The County Board will consider several payment approvals for county claims, highway claims, and medical administration. The body is also deciding on the use of ARP funds for a fuel system upgrade and the approval of November 2022 polling places.

• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $599,246.32
• Payment of County Claims in the amount of $468,635.76
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $288,513.00
• Use of $35,000 of ARP Funds for the County Fuel System Upgrade
• Ambulance Budget Adjustments in the amount of $70,000.00

The Jackson County Board approved a consent agenda including over $1.6 million in claims, budget adjustments, and resolutions. They also approved appointments to three boards, a request for information for broadband providers, and a Stryker ALS 360 lease agreement. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items including $468,635.76 in county claims, $599,246.32 in highway claims, and $288,513.00 for HOPE Trust medical administration (unanimous)
• Approved Rodney Beckman to Farmland Assessment Review, Amy McMorrow Hunter to Natural Resources Economic Development Board, and Sonja Lallemand as Noxious Weed Commissioner (10-0-1, 3 absent)
• Approved Request for Information for Broadband Providers (11-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Stryker ALS 360 Lease Agreement subject to State's Attorney review (11-0, 3 absent)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings and review appeals and certificates of error. The body is scheduled to approve the 2022 appeal procedures and rules. Members will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Approval of 2022 appeal procedures and rules
• Review of appeals and certificates of error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will meet to approve previous minutes and agency adoption reports. The board is scheduled to review 3rd Quarter Agency Expense/Status Reports and the board's website.

• Approval of July 18, 2022 Public Hearing and Meeting Minutes
• Agency Adoption Reports
• 3rd Quarter Agency Expense/Status Reports
• 708 Mental Health Board Website Review

The 708 Mental Health Board approved the third-quarter agency expense and status reports, excluding Carbondale Warming Center, Good Samaritan Ministries, SIU Clinical Center, and Survivor Empowerment Center, which will be approved once they submit reports. The board also approved minutes from the July 18 public hearing and regular meeting, and agreed to move the November meeting to November 7 at 5 PM.

• Approved July 18, 2022 Public Hearing Minutes (unanimous).
• Approved July 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes (unanimous).
• Approved 3rd Quarter Agency Expense/Status Reports minus Carbondale Warming Center, Good Samaritan Ministries, SIU Clinical Center, and Survivor Empowerment Center (unanimous).
• Consensus to hold November meeting on November 7 at 5 PM in the Sheriff's Office Conference Room.

Real Property Committee

The committee will review updates from the Highway Department and the Supervisor of Assessments. Discussions include the comprehensive plan, river levee agreement, and bike routes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.

• Discussion of lease buildings via Supervisor of Assessments
• River Levee Agreement
• Fuel System Upgrade
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Jackson County Bike Routes

The committee voted unanimously to authorize Maureen Berkowitz to procure a lease for the Bank of Carbondale building in Murphysboro for the Supervisor of Assessments office, with the lease to be reviewed in October. It also approved $599,246.32 in highway monthly claims and approved using American Rescue Plan funds for a fuel system upgrade. Several items were informational only or had no update.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2022 as presented (unanimous).
• Authorized procurement of a lease for the Bank of Carbondale building for Assessments office, to be reviewed in October (unanimous).
• Approved payment of Highway Claims in the amount of $599,246.32 (unanimous).
• Approved using American Rescue Plan funds to pay for the fuel system upgrade (unanimous).

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates on animal control, health services, and solid waste. The body will review ambulance monthly claims and a lease agreement for Stryker ALS 360. Members will also consider the approval of polling places.

• Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims
• Stryker ALS 360 Lease Agreement
• Approval of Polling Places
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program

The committee approved payment of ambulance monthly claims totaling $141,153.48 (6-0) and discussed a proposed 10-year Stryker ALS 360 lease agreement, which was moved to the full Board for review and vote. The committee also approved polling places for upcoming elections and received updates on animal control, health department activities, solid waste, and recycling programs.

• Approved ambulance monthly claims of $141,153.48 (6-0)
• Moved Stryker ALS 360 lease agreement to full Board agenda for review and vote
• Approved polling places for elections (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Review

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

• Hearings on appeals
• 2021 pre billing certificates of error
• Discussion of rules for filing an appeal
• Review of pending PTAB cases

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several large payments for insurance claims and monthly county expenses. The body will also discuss budget adjustments for ambulances and the purchase of real property.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $288,513.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $468,635.76
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $14,744.19
• Discussion and consideration of purchase of real property
• Ambulance budget adjustments

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the HOPE Trust Renewal with a caveat that the County Board seek bids for health insurance for 2024. They also approved payments for dental/vision claims ($14,744.19), medical administration ($288,513.00), and monthly claims ($468,635.76), with one abstention. A carry-over budget resolution for capital funds was approved to address supply chain delays. The committee authorized hiring an appraiser for a potential real property purchase after executive session.

• Approved HOPE Trust Renewal with caveat to bid health insurance for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims $14,744.19 (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim $288,513.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment of Board member travel expenses $2,467.97 (7-0)
• Approved On Demand Claims $2,467.97 (unanimous)
• Approved County Monthly Claims $468,635.76 (6-0-1, Rendleman abstained)
• Approved Ambulance Budget Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Carry Over Budget Resolution for capital funds (unanimous)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review a bikeway map and route study. The board will also address a project proposal for the Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey.

• Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Survey Project Proposal
• Bikeway Map and Route Study
• IDNR Habitat Fund: Cedar Lake
• NRED By-laws

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board meeting on September 8, 2022, was cancelled because only three of five members were present, lacking a quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider the potential purchase of real property and discuss the County Board department budget. The body will also review a broadband presentation and a request for information regarding broadband.

• Discussion and consideration of potential purchase of real property
• Discussion of County Board department budget
• Broadband presentation and Request for Information for Broadband
• Filling open appointments for Blairsville Water District, ETSB 911, and other boards
• Executive session to discuss real property

The Executive Committee approved three appointments to county boards and discussed a broadband presentation for the full Board. The committee also moved the October Finance Meeting to October 3rd and reviewed the County Board Department budget, agreeing to move forward as presented. No final decisions were made on broadband or real property purchases.

• Approved reappointment of Rodney Beckman to Farmland Assessment Review board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Sonja Lallemand as Noxious Weed Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Amy Hunter to Natural Resource Economic Development Board (unanimous)
• Moved October Finance Meeting to October 3rd due to holiday (consensus)
• Agreed to move forward with County Board Department budget as presented (consensus)

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to discuss liquor license fees and applications for fiscal year 2023. The board will also review camera requirements and approve previous meeting minutes.

• FY23 Liquor License Fees
• FY23 Liquor License Application
• FY23 Gaming License Application
• Camera Requirements

The Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board unanimously approved requiring cameras in all county-licensed liquor establishments, with the State's Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office to determine specific requirements for updating the ordinance. The board also approved the FY23 liquor and gaming license applications and left liquor license fees unchanged for the year.

• Approved requiring cameras in county-licensed liquor establishments (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Liquor License Application (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Gaming License Application (unanimous)
• Left FY23 liquor license fees unchanged, to revisit next year

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 review
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

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

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.

• Hearings on appeals
• Certificate of Error (COE 08.16.22)
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various claims, including highway and medical payments. The board will also consider staffing for the Sheriff's Department and an engineering contract for a safety study on Marina Road.

• Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $858,927.19
• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $281,849.00
• County Claims in the amount of $337,718.29
• Engineering Contract for Safety Study-Marina Road
• Sheriff's Department Additional Staffing pending contract review

The Jackson County Board approved a consent agenda including over $1.2 million in claims and several resolutions, with all votes passing 12-0. Key approvals included $858,927.19 in highway monthly claims, $281,849 in HOPE Trust medical administration claims, and a resolution to change county board by-laws. The board also approved an engineering contract for a safety study on Marina Road and additional sheriff's department staffing pending contract review.

• Approved $858,927.19 in highway monthly claims (12-0)
• Approved $281,849 in HOPE Trust medical administration claims (12-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-52 providing intent to change county board by-laws (12-0)
• Approved engineering contract for safety study on Marina Road (12-0)
• Approved sheriff's department additional staffing pending contract review (12-0)
• Approved $337,718.29 in county claims (11-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2022-50 recognizing Cindy Nelson with public service award (12-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-51 recognizing Robert Lorinskas with public service award (12-0)

Real Property Committee

The committee will review land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Discussions include regional planning, bike routes, and various county infrastructure contracts.

• Engineering Contract for Safety Study-Marina Road
• Fuel Tank Funding
• RFQ for Architect of Record
• River Levee Agreement
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims

The Jackson County Real Property Committee approved highway monthly claims of $858,927.19 and an engineering contract for a safety study on Marina Road (4-1, with Phillips voting no). They also approved an RFQ for Architect of Record and moved fuel tank funding to the full Board agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were informational or had no update.

• Approved July 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved highway monthly claims of $858,927.19 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract for Marina Road safety study (4-1, Phillips no)
• Approved RFQ for Architect of Record (unanimous)
• Moved fuel tank funding to full Board agenda (consensus)

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 review
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will review updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body is also discussing board by-law per diem language and ambulance service claims.

• Payment of ambulance monthly claims totaling $64,165.93
• Board By-Law Per Diem Language
• Solid Waste Fund Update and Recycling Program
• Animal Control Monthly Update
• Jackson County Health Department report

The committee approved a clarification to the Board By-Law Per Diem language by a 5-1 vote, with Basden II voting no and Morris absent. They also unanimously approved the July 12, 2022 minutes and payment of ambulance monthly claims totaling $64,165.93. All other items were informational updates, including the health department's COVID-19 response and solid waste activities.

• Approved Board By-Law Per Diem Language clarification (5-1)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $64,165.93 (unanimous)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review insurance payments and financial reports. The body will consider several claims payments and review departmental revenue and expenses.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $281,849.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $8,346.20
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses: $3,049.80
• Approval of On Demand Claims: $6,640.32
• Review of Cash Summaries By Bank and Revenue and Expense by Department

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several payments, including a $281,849 HOPE Trust medical administration claim and a $3,055.34 board member travel expense correction. They also approved dental and vision claims and on-demand claims. The meeting was routine with no major policy decisions.

• Approved July 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $8,346.20 HOPE Trust dental & vision claims (unanimous)
• Approved $281,849.00 HOPE Trust medical administration claim (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $3,055.34 board member travel expenses (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $6,640.32 on-demand claims (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review open appointments for various county boards and districts. The body will also discuss broadband information requests and a presentation on broadband. Additionally, the committee will review per diem language in the board by-laws.

• 10 open appointments including Blairsville Water District, ETSB 911, and Noxious Weed Commissioner
• Broadband presentation
• Request for Information for Broadband
• Board By-Law Per Diem Language

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved intergovernmental agreements and patrol staffing for the Sheriff's Office, including school resource officers and a DCFS-funded position, pending State's Attorney review. The committee also moved its September meeting to the 8th and discussed broadband next steps. No appointments were made due to lack of resumes.

• Approved July 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved September Executive Committee meeting from 1st to 8th
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreements and Patrol Staffing for Sheriff's Office pending State's Attorney review (unanimous)
• No appointments made for 10 open positions; no resumes presented

Board of Review

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

• Hearings on appeals
• Certificate of Error (COE 8.2.2022)
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

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

• Hearings on appeals
• Certificate of Error (2021 pre billing coes7.26.22)
• Discussion of cases at PTAB level

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review reports on a GIS project and endangered turtle permits at Pond Creek. The board will also discuss tourism funding and the House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project.

• GIS Project (22-7294)
• Pond Creek Permit: Endangered Turtles (22-7295)
• Tourism Funding and Needs Assessment (22-7297)
• House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project (22-7298)
• IDNR Habitat Fund: Cedar Lake (22-7300)

The NRED Board unanimously approved changing its meeting date from the third Wednesday to the first Thursday of the month at 5pm. The board also approved minutes from May 25 and June 22, 2022, and decided not to move forward with a Highway Department quote for the House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project. Other items were informational or updates only.

• Approved May 25 and June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed meeting date to first Thursday at 5pm (unanimous)
• Decided not to move forward with Highway Department quote for House Boulders project

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct hearings on appeals. The agenda includes reviews of 2021 pre-billing certificates of error and discussions regarding cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings on appeals
• Review of 2021 pre-billing certificates of error
• Discussion of cases at the PTAB level

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly claims, medical administration payments, and a highway budget adjustment. The board will also address several open appointments for county and district boards.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $280,488.00
• Approval of On Demand Claims for $337,604.02
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $310,675.64
• Highway Budget Adjustment of $15,000.00
• Resolution 2022-49 regarding Federal Land Access Grant for County Highway 17 Cedar Creek Road

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda after removing three items, including the June 21, 2022 minutes and two Bill Alstat Award resolutions, which were voted on separately. The board approved splitting the $500 Bill Alstat Award among multiple recipients (10-1) and awarding it to Robert Lorinskas (10-1). It also approved appointments to several boards and various claims payments.

• Approved consent agenda with items 22-7279, 22-7281 to 22-7288 (motion carried)
• Approved June 21, 2022 board meeting minutes (11-0, 3 absent)
• Approved splitting $500 Bill Alstat Award among multiple recipients (10-1)
• Approved Robert Lorinskas as Bill Alstat Award recipient (10-1)
• Approved appointments to Animal Control, Kinkaid-Reed's Creek, Liquor Advisory, and TB Board (10-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $2,040.07 board member travel expenses (11-0)
• Approved $36,428.89 ambulance monthly claims (11-0)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget and funding appropriations. The board will also hold an election for the position of Chair and review agency adoptions.

• Nomination and election of Chair
• Agency adoptions
• FY23 Funding Appropriation
• FY23 Budget

The 708 Mental Health Board approved a motion to request $477,013 from the County Board for its FY23 budget. The board also elected Dr. David Mac-Rizzo as Vice-Chair, accepted agency adoptions for Archway and SIU Clinical, and tabled the FY23 funding appropriation until November. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $477,013 FY23 budget request to County Board (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. David Mac-Rizzo as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted agency adoptions: Archway (Willis) and SIU Clinical (Turner)
• Tabled FY23 funding appropriation to November agenda

Real Property Committee

The committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The meeting includes a review of regional planning commissions and a resolution supporting a Federal Land Access Grant.

• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $78,217.57
• Resolution 2022-49 in support of Federal Land Access Grant
• Discussion of River Levee Agreement
• Review of Jackson County Bike Routes
• Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission

The Real Property Committee approved the June 15, 2022 minutes, payment of highway monthly claims totaling $78,217.57, and Resolution 2022-49 in support of a Federal Land Access Grant, all by unanimous votes. The committee also agreed by consensus to change its meeting start time to 5 PM. No other formal decisions were made; items discussed included updates on regional planning, assessments, and a speed study for Marina Road.

• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved highway monthly claims of $78,217.57 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-49 in support of Federal Land Access Grant (unanimous)
• Agreed to change meeting start time to 5 PM (consensus)

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 memorandum of understanding between JCETSB and Jackson County.

• Ambulance monthly claims totaling $35,955.83
• Memorandum of Understanding between JCETSB and Jackson County
• Solid Waste Fund update and recycling program discussion
• Animal Control monthly update
• Jackson County Health Department report

The committee reached a consensus to follow the State's Attorney's advice that the Board should pay back the Solid Waste Fund, with plans to have the Finance Committee investigate repayment. The ambulance claims for $35,955.83 were not voted on and will go to the full Board due to late bill issues. A memorandum of understanding with JCETSB was not discussed as it was mistakenly placed on the agenda.

• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to pay back Solid Waste Fund per State's Attorney advice
• Passed ambulance claims to full Board without vote
• Tabled by-law update on per diems to next month's agenda

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance Administration Committee is meeting to approve various insurance and county claims. The body will also review a highway budget adjustment and financial reports.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $280,488.00
• Approval of On Demand Claims: $337,604.02
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $310,675.64
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $11,662.08
• Highway Budget Adjustment

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple payments, including $11,662.08 for HOPE Trust dental and vision claims, $280,488.00 for HOPE Trust medical administration, $337,604.02 in on-demand claims, and $310,675.64 in monthly claims. A motion to pay $2,205.07 in board member travel expenses was withdrawn after discussion about per diem issues, and the item was moved to the full Board meeting. The committee also approved a highway budget adjustment.

• Approved June 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $11,662.08 HOPE Trust dental & vision claims (unanimous)
• Approved $280,488.00 HOPE Trust medical administration claim (unanimous)
• Approved $337,604.02 on-demand claims (unanimous)
• Approved $310,675.64 county monthly claims (unanimous)
• Approved highway budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion for $2,205.07 board travel expenses; moved to full Board

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss meeting times and review several open appointments. The body will also address a nomination for Alstat.

• Open appointments for Deputy Animal Control Administrator, Blairsville Water District, ETSB 911, and others
• Discussion on meeting times
• Alstat nomination

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved recommendations to the full Board for several appointments, including re-appointments and new members to various boards and districts. It also recommended two nominations for the Alstat Award and agreed to split the $500 award evenly between multiple recipients. The committee discussed but took no action on changing by-law language regarding per diems and meeting attendance.

• Approved June 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Brandy Doggett as Deputy Animal Control Administrator (unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Ruth Miner to TB Board (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Greg Legan and Jay Ziegler to Kinkaid-Reed's Creek Conservancy District (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Michael Coleman to Liquor Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Recommended nomination of Cindy Nelson for Alstat Award (unanimous)
• Recommended nomination of Robert Lorinskas for Alstat Award (unanimous)
• Approved splitting $500 Alstat Award evenly among multiple recipients (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review appeals and certificates of error related to 2021 pre-billing. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of 2021 pre-billing certificates of error
• Property tax appeal hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

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 at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings for Kenneth Young regarding parcel 19.07.300.035
• Hearings for Mid South regarding nine separate parcels
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) hearings. The session includes the approval of minutes and the discussion of pending PTAB cases.

• PTAB hearing for Dan Parrish regarding parcel 15.19.176.018
• PTAB hearing for Dan Parrish regarding parcel 15.19.201.015
• PTAB hearing for Dan Parrish regarding parcel 15.18.276.015

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

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review reports on water testing and infrastructure. The board will also discuss tourism funding and the creation of lean by-laws.

• GIS Project (22-7227)
• House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project (22-7228)
• Pond Creek Baseline Water Testing (22-7229)
• Tourism Funding and Needs Assessment (22-7230)
• Movement for Shawnee National Park and Climate Reserve (22-7232)

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board met on June 22, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken. The board discussed several topics, including Prairie Rivers Network communications, the House Boulders infrastructure project, tourism funding, and by-laws creation. The May 25 minutes approval was postponed to the July meeting, and by-laws drafting was assigned for preparation.

• Postponed approval of May 25, 2022 minutes to July meeting (no quorum)
• Discussed Prairie Rivers Network letter; added baseline water testing to July agenda
• Discussed House Boulders project coordination with County Highway department
• Discussed tourism funding and needs assessment for land/park organizations
• Decided to draft simple by-laws with purpose statement for July meeting
• Discussed Shawnee National Park movement but took no action

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 review
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to review old business regarding camera requirements and new business concerning Kinkaid Marina.

• Discussion of camera requirements (Item 22-7201)
• Discussion of Kinkaid Marina (Item 22-7200)

The Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2022, was cancelled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various claims, contract bonds, and road project agreements. The body will also consider the demolition of the Willis and Crain buildings and a budget adjustment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approval to tear down the Willis and Crain buildings
• Sheriff's Office budget adjustment of $100,000.00
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $387,250.27
• Payment of County Claims in the amount of $328,891.40
• Federal Aid Agreements for Giant City Road intersection and Elkville Road resurfacing

The Jackson County Board approved a consent agenda covering routine payments, contracts, and resolutions, and separately approved several items including appointments to the Board of Health, an RFP for auditor, a workers' compensation settlement, an AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, and the demolition of the Willis and Crain buildings. All votes were 9-0 except the demolition, which passed 8-1. The board also moved two items to executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and resolutions (9-0)
• Approved Amy Wyatt and Melodi Ewing to Board of Health (9-0)
• Approved RFP for Auditor pending State's Attorney approval (9-0)
• Approved Work Comp Settlement (9-0)
• Approved AFSCME Courthouse Collective Bargaining Agreement (9-0)
• Approved demolition of Willis and Crain Buildings (8-1)

Real Property Committee

The Real Property Committee approved $387,250.27 in highway monthly claims (6-0) and unanimously approved several road and bridge agreements, including federal aid projects for Giant City Road and Elkville Road, MFT contract bonds, and an engineering agreement for the Big Muddy Bridge investigation. The committee also reached consensus not to move forward with Crain Building repairs, pending a full Board decision on demolishing the Willis and Crain Buildings. No other substantive decisions were made; most other items were informational updates.

• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Highway Claims $387,250.27 (6-0)
• Approved 2022 MFT Contract Bonds - County (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 MFT Contract Bonds - Road District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-47 Giant City Road Intersection Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-46 Elkville Road Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Agreement - Big Muddy Bridge Investigation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-48 Kinkaid Township Cricket Lane Bridge Agreement (unanimous)

Board of Review

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

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

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss health and waste management updates. The body will review ambulance service claims and county board by-laws.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $63,019.07
• Solid Waste Fund Update and Recycling Program
• County Board By-Laws
• Ameren Vegetation Activities Notification
• Solid Waste Opinion

The committee voted unanimously to authorize the State's Attorney Office to seek a second opinion from UCCI on the County's obligation to repay the Solid Waste Fund, with a report due at the next meeting. It also approved ambulance monthly claims of $63,019.07 and authorized updates to County Board by-laws regarding per diem payments. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Authorized State's Attorney to seek second opinion from UCCI on Solid Waste Fund repayment (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $63,019.07 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Erbes and Langenstein to update by-laws on per diem payments (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various insurance and county claims. The body will also discuss the Sheriff's Office budget and staffing, and a request for proposals for an auditor.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $297,539.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $328,891.40
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $9,499.78
• RFP for Auditor
• Sheriff's Office Budget Adjustment

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a reduced $100,000 budget adjustment for the Sheriff's Office (down from the requested $150,000) to cover increased fuel costs, and recommended an RFP for a three-year County Auditor contract pending review. It also approved multiple payments, including HOPE Trust claims and county monthly claims, and recommended a tentative collective bargaining agreement and a work comp settlement after executive session.

• Approved May 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust dental & vision claims $9,499.78 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved HOPE Trust medical administration claim $297,539.00 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved county monthly claims $328,891.40 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved on-demand claims $3,046.43 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved board member travel expenses $3,292.53 with amendment (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Sheriff's Office budget adjustment $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for auditor RFP pending review (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the transfer of EMA Coordinator responsibilities to the Jackson County Sheriff. The body will also review 14 open appointments across various boards and commissions. Other items include a broadband update and website renewal.

• Resolution 2022-xx: Transferring EMA Coordinator Responsibility to the Jackson County Sheriff
• 14 open appointments including Board of Health, ETSB 911, and Liquor Advisory Board
• Broadband update
• Website renewal
• Approval of legal holidays

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved recommendations to the full Board for a website renewal contract, several appointments, and a resolution transferring EMA Coordinator responsibility to the Sheriff. They also extended the Alstat award nomination deadline to July 1, 2022, and discussed posting open appointments online. All votes were unanimous except the website renewal, which passed 4-0 with three absent.

• Approved recommendation for website renewal contract (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved re-appointment of Melodi Ewing and Amy Wyatt to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Leslie Chapman to Kinkaid Reed's Conservancy District (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Illinois Supreme Court Legal Holidays (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Resolution transferring EMA Coordinator responsibility to Sheriff (unanimous)
• Extended Alstat award nomination deadline to July 1, 2022 (consensus)
• Consensus to require future Board appointment applicants to attend Executive meetings
• Postponed Coleman's appointment applications to July meeting (consensus)

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 with Sharee Langenstein.

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

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss tourism funding and the creation of lean by-laws. The board will also consider a resolution regarding pollution in the Big Muddy River and the adoption of an official logo.

• Resolution 2022-44 condemning pollution of the Big Muddy River
• Proposal for tourism funding
• Letter of recommendation for House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Adoption of NRED logo
• GIS Project update

The NRED board approved a letter of recommendation for the House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project, with a 4-0 vote and one abstention. They also tabled the GIS project, discussed tourism funding, and agreed to create by-laws and a new logo.

• Approved letter of recommendation for House Boulders Infrastructure Improvement Project (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled GIS project until County reviews other resources
• Agreed to create needs assessment proposal for tourism funding
• Agreed to develop by-laws (two versions) for next meeting
• Agreed to work on new NRED logo design for next meeting

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review a proposal for tourism funding for a consultant. The board will also discuss the GIS Project.

• Proposal for Tourism Funding for Consultant
• GIS Project

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property tax appeals and certificates of error. The session includes discussions on cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property tax appeals
• Certificates of Error
• PTAB level case discussions

County Board

The Jackson County Board is meeting to vote on various claims, salary resolutions, and administrative changes. Key items include the potential reallocation of ARP funds and moving the EMA function under the Sheriff's Office.

• Restriction of $2,163,650.00 of ARP Funds for a County Medical Segregation Unit
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $298,933.00
• County Monthly Claims in the amount of $447,717.91
• Resolution 2022-41 establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments
• Approval to move the EMA function under the Sheriff's Office

The Jackson County Board approved restricting $2,163,650.00 of ARP funds for a County Medical Segregation Unit, along with resolutions setting the sheriff's salary and other county officeholder salaries. The board also approved a three-year electrical contract with AGE, a new ambulance purchase, and authorized courthouse water leak repairs. All votes were 13-0 except where noted, with one member absent.

• Approved restricting $2,163,650.00 ARP funds for County Medical Segregation Unit (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-39 establishing Sheriff's salary (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-40 fixing salaries of certain county officeholders (13-0)
• Approved three-year electrical contract with AGE (13-0)
• Approved recommended bid purchase of a new ambulance (13-0)
• Authorized moving forward with courthouse water leak repairs (12-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-44 condemning pollution of Big Muddy River (13-0)
• Approved County Monthly Claims of $447,717.91 (12-0, 1 abstention)

Building Taskforce Committee

The Building Taskforce Committee will meet to discuss updates on three specific facility projects. The meeting includes reviews of the courthouse leak and the relocation of the Public Defender.

• Update on Courthouse Leak Project (22-7086)
• Discussion on moving Public Defender (22-7087)
• Discussion regarding Willis Building (22-7088)

The Building Taskforce Committee approved taking bids to demolish the Willis and Crain buildings, with funding to be determined later. The vote was 6-0. The committee also discussed the Courthouse Leak Project, moving the Public Defender's office, and future building plans, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved taking bids to tear down Willis and Crain buildings, funding TBD (6-0)
• Deferred approval of January 26, 2021 minutes to next meeting agenda
• Discussed Courthouse Leak Project bid; contract to go to full Board for approval

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Board is meeting to elect a Chair and approve the funding application and rubric for fiscal year 2023. The meeting includes agency reports and the approval of March 21, 2022, minutes.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of FY23 Funding Application & Rubric

The 708 Mental Health Board approved the FY23 Funding Application & Rubric, adding sections for program deviations and client demographics. The board postponed electing a new chair until the July meeting. Minutes from March 21, 2022, were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Funding Application & Rubric with program deviation and demographics sections (unanimous)
• Postponed chair election to July meeting

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to approve several insurance and medical claims. The body will also consider salary resolutions for the Sheriff and other elected officials and an amendment to Circuit Clerk fees.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $298,933.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $12,714.16
• Resolution 2022-39 Sheriff's Salary Resolution
• Resolution 2022-40 Elected Official Salary Resolution
• Resolution 2022-41 Amending Circuit Clerk Civil Fees and Traffic Assessments

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a recommendation to the full Board for Resolution 2022-40, the Elected Official Salary Resolution, with a caveat that the Supervisor of Assessments salary be increased by $6,500, with future raises not to exceed other office holders. The original resolution as presented failed unanimously. The committee also approved several payments, including HOPE Trust claims and travel expenses, and recommended the Sheriff's Salary Resolution pending State's Attorney review.

• Approved April 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims $12,714.16 (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust Run Out Claims $884.70 (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim $298,933.00 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved On Demand Claims $5,468.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Board Member Travel Expenses $3,573.89 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-39 Sheriff's Salary Resolution pending SAO review (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-40 with $6,500 assessor salary increase (5-0, 2 absent); original resolution failed (unanimous)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss old business. The agenda includes updates on appropriations and the Med/Seg Unit.

• Approval of February 17, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Med/Seg Unit
• Update on appropriations

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce approved setting aside $2,163,650 for a Medical Segregation Unit at the Jackson County Jail, with a 6-0 vote (one member absent). The decision followed discussion about whether the unit would generate revenue and stabilize the county population. The taskforce also unanimously approved the February 17, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved setting aside $2,163,650 for Medical Segregation Unit at Jackson County Jail (6-0, Mueller absent)
• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Real Property Committee

The committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway planning. Members are reviewing township aid for drainage projects and various county building contracts. The meeting also includes updates on the comprehensive plan and river levee agreement.

• Resolution 2022-42: Township Aid for Drainage Project-Somerset Road District
• Resolution 2022-43: Township Aid for Drainage Project-Makanda Road District
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Software (CAMA)
• Absolute Plumbing Proposal
• Renewal of Fire Protection Contract

The Real Property Committee approved several items, including an intergovernmental agreement for Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Software (CAMA) with Carbondale, and discussed the Courthouse Leak Repairs, noting only one bid was received at 5 times the estimate. The committee reached consensus to place the repair cost on the full Board agenda if updated estimates could be prepared in time. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CAMA intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Monthly Claims of $198,082.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-42 Township Aid for Drainage Project-Somerset Road District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-43 Township Aid for Drainage Project-Makanda Road District (unanimous)
• Approved Assessments Lease (unanimous)
• Approved Absolute Plumbing Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Fire Protection Contract with SAO review (unanimous)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss public health, waste management, and emergency services. The body is reviewing ambulance claims and a bid for a new ambulance.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $42,205.55
• Recommended Bid for Purchase of a New Ambulance
• Approval of Polling Places
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee meeting on May 10, 2022, was cancelled because only two members (Scott and Snyder) were present, lacking a quorum. No decisions were made on any agenda items, including ambulance claims, a new ambulance bid, or polling place approvals.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum (2 of 7 members present)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss county board committee assignments and provide updates on broadband and the resource coordinator. The body will also review open appointments for several local boards and districts.

• Review of open appointments for Blairsville Water District, Board of Health, and Board of Review
• Review of open appointments for Buncombe Water District, ETSB 911, and Jackson/Union Regional Port District
• Review of open appointments for Liquor Advisory Board, Noxious Weed Commissioner, and Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau
• Broadband update
• County Board Committee Assignments

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved the April 7 minutes and recommended appointments to the Board of Health, Board of Review, and Buncombe Water District. It also agreed to move June meetings and discussed committee assignments, broadband, and resource coordination. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Approved April 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Nancy Caskey and Scott Comparato to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Recommended Jessica Doerr-Berger to Board of Review (unanimous)
• Recommended Joseph Burrow to Buncombe Water District (unanimous)
• Moved June Real Property meeting to 15th and Executive meeting to 9th (consensus)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board will meet to elect an Advisory Board Chairperson. The body will also discuss tourism funding, a broadband project, and the County Board Chair election.

• Election of NRED Advisory Board Chairperson
• Discussion of tourism funding
• Discussion of broadband project
• Recreational Land Inventory
• GIS Project

The NRED Board unanimously approved the March 23, 2022 minutes and elected Greg Legan as chairperson. Discussions covered the recreational land inventory, GIS project, county board communication, tourism funding, and broadband. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Greg Legan as NRED chairperson (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will hold an election for the County Board Chair. Members will consider several payment claims for medical, dental, and monthly county expenses. The board will also review open appointments for various local districts and boards.

• Election of County Board Chair
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $297,834.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $356,422.67
• Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims: $128,387.96
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims: $167,824.16

After 16 failed votes, C.J. Calandro was elected County Board Chairman with 8 votes. The board approved the consent agenda (minus item 22-7020), including claims payments and delinquent tax resolutions, and separately approved using Household Hazardous Waste funds for damaged electronics disposal with an insurance claim caveat. Appointments to several boards and districts were approved, along with highway claims and the 2022 MFT Material Bid resolution.

• Elected C.J. Calandro as County Board Chairman (8 votes, after 16 failed motions)
• Approved consent agenda minus 22-7020, including March 22 minutes, claims totaling $828,832.16, and delinquent tax resolutions
• Approved use of Household Hazardous Waste Funds for damaged electronics disposal with insurance claim caveat (12-0)
• Approved appointments to 708 Mental Health Board, Buncombe, Murdale, South Highway Water Districts, Merit Commission, and Fire Protection District (12-0)
• Approved Highway Monthly Claims of $167,824.16 (12-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-38 for 2022 MFT Material Bid (12-0)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The taskforce is meeting to review old business and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes updates on water districts and the Med/Seg Unit, as well as the approval of a funding application.

• Approval of February 17, 2022 minutes
• Med/Seg Unit discussion
• Water Districts update
• Approval of funding application

The Jackson County American Rescue Plan Taskforce meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022 was cancelled. No decisions were made and no business was conducted.

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to review land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Discussions include bridge construction engineering and the 2022 MFT material bid. The body will also address courthouse and building repairs.

• Engineering Agreement for Bridge Construction
• Resolution for 2022 MFT Material Bid
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Courthouse Leak Project Update
• Sheriff's Office Surplus Property

The Jackson County Real Property Committee meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions were made or actions taken.

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will consider approvals for ambulance claims and electronics disposal funds.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $128,387.96
• Approval of Household Hazardous Waste Funds for the disposal of damaged electronics
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program
• Animal Control Monthly Update

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved ambulance monthly claims of $128,387.96 and approved Household Hazardous Waste Funds for disposal of damaged electronics, both by 6-0 votes with one member absent. The committee also approved the March 15, 2022 minutes unanimously. All other items were informational updates, including animal control, health department, solid waste, recycling, emergency management, and ambulance service reports.

• Approved March 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Household Hazardous Waste Funds for damaged electronics disposal (6-0, Morris absent)
• Approved Ambulance monthly claims of $128,387.96 (6-0, Morris absent)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various insurance and county claims. The body will also discuss tax resolutions, a highway budget amendment, and elected official salaries.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $297,834.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $356,422.67
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $10,592.54
• Approval of On Demand Claims: $40,199.78
• Resolution 2022-36 regarding Elected Official Salary

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss open appointments for various boards and districts. The agenda also includes updates on broadband and the establishment of board goals.

• Open appointments for 12 entities including 708 Mental Health Board, ETSB 911, and various water districts
• Broadband update
• Southern Illinoisan Digital Subscription
• Board 1, 3, and 5 Year Goals
• First Responder Certificate of Appreciation and Alstat Award

IT Subcommittee

The Health Insurance Taskforce is meeting to review employee questions for HOPE and discuss health insurance for fiscal year 2023.

• Approval of December 7, 2021 minutes
• Employee questions for HOPE
• FY23 Health Insurance

The Jackson County Health Insurance Taskforce approved the December 7, 2021 minutes unanimously. They received an update on the HOPE Trust, including plan summaries and provider details, and discussed whether to seek bids for FY23 health insurance or stay with HOPE. No decision was made on the bid question; the meeting adjourned without action.

• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on FY23 health insurance bid; no motion made

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to address property appeals, certificates of error, and hearings. The board will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property appeals
• Certificates of Error
• PTAB hearings scheduled for June 27th and 28th
• Parrish/Young schedule from 3.23.22

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board will meet to discuss a focus document and a program regarding travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. The meeting also includes the resignation of the board chair.

• Discussion of NRED Focus Document
• EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program
• Chair resignation

The NRED Board approved the December 8, 2021 minutes and discussed its future direction. Chair Maxwell announced she is stepping down, and the board agreed to elect a new chair at the next meeting, with Legan nominated. The board also decided to have the new chair reach out to the County Board chair to clarify NRED's purpose and path forward.

• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to elect a new NRED chair at next meeting (Legan nominated)
• Agreed new chair will contact County Board chair to discuss NRED's purpose and direction

County Board

The County Board will consider several high-dollar payments for medical and monthly claims. The board is also deciding on moving the EMA function under the Sheriff's Office and updating animal control and food service sanitation ordinances.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $306,854.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $345,473.92
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims for $233,782.75
• Approval to move the EMA function under the Sheriff's Office
• Animal Control Ordinance change and $5,000.00 budget adjustment

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda after removing three items: the EMA function move to the Sheriff's Office (deferred to a future meeting), a temporary construction easement, and an IEPA letter of clarification for the landfill. The board also heard public comments on the Kinkaid Lake marina contract dispute and discussed the Grand Tower lawsuit in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda with removal of 22-6921, 22-6922, 22-6936
• Approved temporary construction easement (motion by Rendleman, second by Bost, roll call vote carried)
• Approved IEPA letter of clarification for landfill (motion by Rendleman, second by Basden, roll call vote carried)
• Deferred EMA function move to Sheriff's Office to future meeting
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust dental & vision claims ($10,405.99)
• Approved payment of HOPE Trust medical administration claim ($306,854.00)
• Approved payment of county monthly claims ($345,473.92)
• Approved payment of highway monthly claims ($233,782.75)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will meet to nominate and elect a Chair. The board will also discuss 1 and 3 year goals and review FY22 agency adoptions and Q1 expense reports.

• Nomination and election of Chair
• Discussion of 1 and 3 year goals
• FY22 Agency Adoptions
• Approval of Q1 Expense/Status Reports

The 708 Mental Health Board met on March 21, 2022, and approved the January 24, 2022 meeting minutes and the Q1 Expense/Status Reports, both by unanimous vote. Several items were moved to the May agenda, including discussion of 1- and 3-year goals, FY22 agency adoptions, and the nomination and election of a new chair, due to absent board members. The board also agreed to have the Committee Coordinator email final versions of survey responses to members before the May meeting.

• Approved January 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Q1 Expense/Status Reports (unanimous)
• Moved discussion of 1- and 3-year goals to May agenda
• Moved FY22 agency adoptions to May agenda
• Moved nomination and election of chair to May agenda
• Agreed to email final survey responses to board members before May meeting

Real Property Committee

The committee will review updates on tourism funding, the comprehensive plan, and a river levee agreement. The meeting includes discussions on bike routes, rural transportation planning, and the payment of monthly highway claims.

• River Levee Agreement
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Refund Recapture Levy
• Tourism Funding Update

The Real Property Committee unanimously recommended the full Board authorize the State's Attorney Office to draft a letter to the Tax Trustee regarding recording deeds with a retroactive date of 2017. They also unanimously recommended moving forward with a Second Addendum to the Jackson County River Levee Maintenance and Repair Project agreement. Highway monthly claims of $233,782.75 were approved 5-0 with two absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to authorize State's Attorney to draft letter to Tax Trustee on recording deeds retroactive to 2017 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to move forward with Second Addendum to River Levee Maintenance and Repair Project agreement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Highway Monthly Claims of $233,782.75 (5-0, 2 absent)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates to animal control and food service sanitation ordinances. The body will review ambulance service claims and funding for household hazardous waste collection.

• Ambulance monthly claims totaling $30,266.99
• Approval of Household Hazardous Waste Funds for 2022 Collection
• Ordinance amending the Jackson County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance
• Animal Control Ordinance Update
• Resolution 2022-29 regarding a County Issued Credit Card for the Ambulance Department

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved several items, including an Animal Control Ordinance update, a Food Service Sanitation Ordinance amendment with fee increases, Household Hazardous Waste funds for 2022, an IEPA letter of clarification, ambulance monthly claims of $30,266.99, a resolution for a county-issued credit card for the ambulance department, and ambulance bid specifications to replace a failing 2012 vehicle. All votes were unanimous except the ambulance claims, which passed 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved Animal Control Ordinance update to include Humane Care for Animals Act (unanimous)
• Approved amended Food Service Sanitation Ordinance with fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved Household Hazardous Waste Funds for 2022 Collection (unanimous)
• Approved IEPA Letter of Clarification (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims of $30,266.99 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-29 for ambulance department credit card (unanimous)
• Approved Jackson County Ambulance Bid Specifications (unanimous)

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various insurance and county claims. The body will also discuss budget adjustments and delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $306,854.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $345,473.92
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $10,405.99
• Animal Control Budget Adjustment
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for parcels #15-20-428-024, #11546, #14-04-484-005, 006, 007, and #14-04-484-014

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss personnel appointments and internal office updates. The body will review vacancies across several county boards and districts.

• 10 open appointments including 708 Mental Health Board, Blairsville Water District, and ETSB 911
• Resource Coordinator Update
• EMA Sheriff's Department discussion
• Willis Building Update

The Jackson County Executive Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to the full Board to move the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) function under the Sheriff's Office. The move was discussed as providing the EMA protection from job loss compared to its current at-will status. The committee also approved the February 3, 2022 minutes and discussed broadband grant efforts and open appointments.

• Approved recommendation to move EMA under Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved February 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Accelerate Illinois Broadband Program Grant survey and incentive funding
• Noted 10 open appointments for March 2022

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to approve minutes and hear property assessment appeals. The agenda includes a specific review of a mobile home assessment.

• Appeal 2021-000300: Review of mobile home assessment for Weil with a new assessment of 7,334

The Jackson County Board of Review approved minutes from six prior meetings and signed a final decision on appeal 2021-000300, adjusting a mobile home assessment to $7,334. The board also finalized and sent PTAB docket 2021-00114 (Eric Hahn) to the Property Tax Appeal Board. The board then recessed and officially went out of session for the 2021 appeal year.

• Approved minutes from Jan 11, Jan 13, Jan 18, Jan 20, Jan 25, and Feb 8, 2022 meetings
• Signed final decision on appeal 2021-000300 (Weil), new assessment $7,334
• Finalized PTAB docket 2021-00114 (Eric Hahn) and sent to PTAB
• Recessed and went out of session for 2021 appeal year

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board will meet to discuss a GIS project and a focus document. The board will also review the EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program.

• GIS Project discussion
• NRED Focus Document discussion
• EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program

The February 23, 2022 meeting of the Natural Resources Economic Development Board was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to review camera requirements and discuss manager or supervising agent roles. The board will also seek approval for the November 16, 2021 minutes.

• Discussion of camera requirements (Item 22-6850)
• Discussion regarding manager or supervising agents (Item 22-6856)
• Approval of November 16, 2021 minutes

The board approved the November 16, 2021 minutes unanimously. It discussed updating the liquor ordinance to require cameras in licensed establishments and to change manager residency requirements, directing Cervantez to draft both amendments for a vote at the next meeting. No final decisions were made on these ordinance changes.

• Approved November 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Cervantez to draft camera requirement ordinance update for next meeting
• Directed Cervantez to draft manager approval language change for next meeting

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly claims, including medical and ambulance payments. The board will also consider a series of delinquent tax resolutions for multiple parcels and a new ordinance for an altered speed zone.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $286,748.00
• Approval of ZOLL EMS Charts Program for $68,569.52
• Approval of Assessment Budget Adjustments for $40,350.00
• Ordinance 2022-01 to establish an Altered Speed Zone
• Resolution 2022-27 regarding the use of County Issued Credit Cards

The Jackson County Board approved the consent agenda, which included payments for claims, dues, and a copier contract, plus 26 delinquent tax resolutions and a resolution authorizing a county credit card. The board also approved appointments of Laterriea Martin to the 708 Mental Health Board and Chris Mueller to the ETSB 911 board. Monthly county claims of $382,760.26, ARPA claims of $213,280.03, and ambulance claims of $355,426.52 were approved. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy debates or denials recorded.

• Approved consent agenda including payments for UCCI dues ($600), ISACo dues ($647), HOPE Trust claims ($299,806.99), on-demand claims ($82,486.24), and travel expenses ($1,193.51)
• Approved 26 delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels
• Approved Resolution 2022-27 authorizing county-issued credit card application and policy
• Approved disposal of 2009 Chevrolet Express 4500 ambulance as surplus property
• Approved ZOLL EMS Charts program in amount of $68,569.52
• Approved Highway monthly claims of $156,515.91
• Approved Resolution 2022-28 Motor Fuel Tax Bid Aggregate Bid
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 establishing an altered speed zone

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review appeals and certificates of error. The agenda includes a specific discussion regarding the final submission of evidence for the Grand Tower Energy Center.

• Discussion of Grand Tower Energy Center final submission of evidence
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review updates on Med/Seg and the County Clerk's efforts to digitize records. The body will also discuss other funding options.

• Approval of November 15, 2021 minutes
• Med/Seg update
• County Clerk digitizing records
• Other funding discussion

Real Property Committee

The committee will review reports on land use, economic development, and highway department operations. The meeting includes a proposed ordinance to establish an altered speed zone and a resolution for a motor fuel tax aggregate bid.

• Ordinance 2022-01: Establishment of an Altered Speed Zone
• Resolution 2022-28: Motor Fuel Tax Bid Aggregate Bid
• River Levee Project Update
• Jackson County Bike Routes and Rural Transportation Planning
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The committee will review updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. Members will also discuss ambulance services and the disposal of a 2009 Chevrolet Express 4500.

• Disposal of Ambulance-2009 Chevrolet Express 4500
• ZOLL EMS Charts Program
• Animal Control citations and monthly update
• Solid Waste Fund update and recycling program
• Jackson County Health Department report

The committee approved a 3-year contract with ZOLL EMS Charts for patient care reporting, and approved the disposal of a 2009 Chevrolet Express 4500 ambulance. They also reached consensus to allow the Animal Control Officer to issue citations starting March 1st, and to have the County Administrator draft a letter to the State's Attorney Office regarding solid waste funds. The December 14, 2021 minutes were approved.

• Approved the December 14, 2021 minutes as presented (5-0, 2 absent).
• Consensus to allow Animal Control Officer to issue citations when needed beginning March 1st.
• Approved the ZOLL EMS Charts Program 3-year contract (5-0, 2 absent).
• Approved disposal of Ambulance-2009 Chevrolet Express 4500 (5-0, 2 absent).
• Consensus to have County Administrator draft a letter to State's Attorney Office regarding solid waste funds.

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss insurance payments and various financial approvals. The body is reviewing multiple delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels and a new policy for county-issued credit cards.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $286,748.00
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $82,486.24
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $13,058.99
• Resolution 2022-27 regarding the use of County Issued Credit Cards
• 26 Delinquent Tax Resolutions for various parcels

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct scheduled 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

The Jackson County Board of Review convened on Feb. 8, 2022, to hear property tax appeals, with most cases resulting in final assessed values as listed. The board requested additional information from the attorney for Grand Tower Energy Center, whose plant was damaged by a 2019 fire and is not in production. The meeting recessed until February 18, 2022.

• Approved final assessed value of $51,384 for parcel 18.27.300.013 (Beverly and Burleigh Hawk)
• Approved final assessed value of $49,068 for parcel 18.28.400.025 (Beverly and Burleigh Hawk)
• Approved default final assessed value of $16,723 for parcel 06.11.300.010
• Approved default final assessed value of $35,849 for parcel 19.17.102.013
• Approved default final assessed value of $1,776 for parcel 19.17.102.012
• Requested additional information from appellant's attorney for Grand Tower Energy Center parcels
• Approved final assessed value of $59,788 for parcel 19.07.251.024 (Gail Meiling)
• Approved final assessed value of $29,077 for parcel 08.11.300.011 (Josh Ebershol)

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

The Jackson County Board of Review meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022, was cancelled due to weather. No decisions were made, and no items were discussed.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to fill open appointments across various boards and districts. The body will also discuss the Jackson County CEO Program and annual dues for UCCI and ISACo.

• Open appointments for Mental Health Board, Blairsville Water District, ETSB 911, and others
• Jackson County CEO Program
• UCCI 2022 Dues
• ISACo Annual Dues
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved the December 2021 minutes, recommended appointments to the 708 Mental Health Board and ETSB 911, authorized payment of UCCI and ISACo dues, and agreed not to migrate meetings to Zoom due to the $9,000 annual cost. They also moved March meetings to new dates and directed the County Administrator to find a non-monetary way to participate in the CEO program.

• Approved December 2, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Laterriea Martin to 708 Mental Health Board and Chris Mueller to ETSB 911 (5-0)
• Authorized UCCI 2022 dues of $600 (5-0)
• Authorized ISACo annual dues of $647 (5-0)
• Agreed not to migrate to Zoom due to $9,000 annual cost
• Moved March meetings to new dates (Legislative & Public Safety to 3/15, Real Property to 3/16, County Board to 3/22, NRED to 3/23)
• Directed County Administrator to find non-monetary participation in CEO program

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly, on-demand, and medical administration claims. The board will also address 15 open appointments across multiple county boards and districts.

• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim of $596,478.00
• County Monthly Claims of $237,465.83
• Ambulance Monthly Claims of $81,564.11
• Highway Monthly Claims of $62,375.19
• 15 open appointments including Mental Health Board and Blairsville Water District

The Jackson County Board approved the American Rescue Plan Standard Allocation as needed, moved the February County Board meeting to February 22 and other committee meetings to earlier dates, and approved multiple claims and appointments. All votes were unanimous among the 12 members present, with two absent.

• Approved American Rescue Plan Standard Allocation (12-0, 2 absent)
• Moved County Board meeting to Feb 22, Real Property to Feb 16, Legislative/Public Safety to Feb 15 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved December 21, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes (12-0, 2 absent)
• Appointed Larry R Mathis to ETSB 911, Tamiko Mueller to IL Assoc. of County Board Members, Andrew Erbes to UCCI (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims $10,364.98 (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim $596,478.00 (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved County Monthly Claims $237,465.83 (12-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ambulance Monthly Claims $81,564.11 (12-0, 2 absent)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet virtually to conduct hearings on property appeals. The session includes the review of specific docket numbers and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings for dockets 282-287
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases
• Approval of minutes

The Jackson County Board of Review convened virtually on Jan 25, 2022, to hear property assessment appeals. The board approved minutes and processed a schedule of appeals, including several defaults and hearings with attorneys and assessors. No substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting recessed until February 17, 2022.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Heard appeals dockets 282-287
• Recessed until 2/17/2022

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve financial requests and contracts for fiscal year 2022. The board will also determine the FY22 meeting schedule and discuss one and three year goals.

• Approval of FY22 Budget Requests
• Approval of FY22 Contracts
• Approval of FY22 Meeting Schedule
• FY22 Agency Adoptions
• Discussion of 1 and 3 Year Goals

The Jackson County 708 Mental Health Board approved the FY22 budget requests, contracts, and meeting schedule as presented, all by a 4-0 vote with one member absent. The board also approved the September 20, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of open appointments and agency reports.

• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved FY22 Budget Requests as presented (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved FY22 Contracts as presented (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 2022 708 Board Meeting Schedule (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Review

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

• Hearings on appeals
• Certificate of Error reviews
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met on January 20, 2022, and conducted hearings on three property assessment appeals. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes; the board only noted the presence of appellants and their final assessed values. The meeting was recessed until January 25, 2022.

• Heard appeal 18.31.400.005 (Bradley Sadler) — final assessed value 3,726
• Heard appeal 09.21.426.011 (Roger Twenhafel) — final assessed value 41,105
• Heard appeal 14.03.456.018 (Huppert/Branca) — final assessed value 93,185
• Recessed meeting until January 25, 2022

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board will meet to discuss a GIS project and a focus document. The board will also review the EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program.

• GIS Project discussion
• NRED Focus Document discussion
• EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program

The January 19, 2022 meeting of the Natural Resources Economic Development Board was cancelled. No decisions were made; the agenda items were not discussed.

Board of Review

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

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

The Board of Review discussed the Grand Tower Energy Center appeal and heard arguments from the intervenors' attorney, Scott Ginsberg, against reducing the assessment. After an executive session, the board voted unanimously to send the case back with no change, effectively denying the reduction. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings and recessed until February 23, 2022.

• Approved minutes from January 11, 13, 18, and 25, 2022 meetings
• Denied Grand Tower Energy Center assessment reduction (3-0)
• Recessed until February 23, 2022 at 10:30am

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly and on-demand claims for county services. Members will also address 15 open appointments across several local boards and commissions. The meeting includes reports on the American Rescue Plan Allocation and the Jackson CEO Program.

• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $596,478.00
• County Monthly Claims: $257,337.63
• Highway Monthly Claims: $104,585.27
• Ambulance Monthly Claims: $82,359.95
• 15 open appointments including 708 Mental Health Board and ETSB 911

The Jackson County Board meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022, was cancelled. The minutes list agenda items but record no votes, approvals, or discussions. No substantive decisions were made.

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The taskforce approved the November 15, 2021 minutes unanimously. They discussed but did not decide on funding for the Med/Seg unit (estimated at just over $2.3 million), considering ARP funds versus bonds. They also discussed digitizing county clerk records and other funding requests, including a $300,000 wastewater ask from Kinkaid Marina, but reached no consensus. No substantive funding decisions were made.

• Approved November 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Med/Seg unit funding, no decision
• Discussed digitizing records, no decision
• Discussed Kinkaid Marina wastewater request, no consensus
• Discussed courthouse ADA steps, no decision

Board of Review

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

• Hearings for the January 13, 2022 schedule
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

The Jackson County Board of Review met virtually on Jan 13, 2022, and processed property assessment appeals. The board heard a final appeal from John Manis for two properties, and issued default final assessments for four properties owned by Sehnert and one by Wagner. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was recessed until Jan 18, 2022.

• Final assessment set at $6,636 for parcel 19.08.451.009 (John Manis)
• Final assessment set at $5,228 for parcel 19.08.451.008 (John Manis)
• Default final assessment set at $2,331 for parcel 19.05.476.020 (Sehnert)
• Default final assessment set at $29,637 for parcel 19.08.226.004 (Sehnert)
• Default final assessment set at $22,977 for parcel 19.08.226.016 (Sehnert)
• Default final assessment set at $18,366 for parcel 19.05.476.019 (Sehnert)
• Final assessment set at $4,012 for parcel 19.17.102.029 (Wagner)

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct scheduled hearings for 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

The Jackson County Board of Review approved minutes from multiple prior meetings and scheduled property assessment appeal hearings for January 11, 2022. No substantive decisions on appeals were made during this meeting; the agenda was primarily procedural.

• Approved minutes from 11/12/21, 11/16/21, 11/18/21, 11/19/21, 11/22/21, and 11/29/21 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from 11/13/21, 10/20/21, 11/28/21, 11/04/21, and 12/10/21 (motion carried)

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on animal control, the health department, and solid waste. Members will also review the recycling program and ambulance service claims.

• Payment of ambulance monthly claims
• Solid waste fund update
• Recycling program review
• Animal control monthly update
• Solid waste enforcement

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved payment of ambulance monthly claims totaling $62,029.99 by a 5-0 vote, with two members absent. The committee also approved the December 13, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Updates were received on animal control, health department activities, solid waste enforcement, recycling programs, and ambulance operations, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $62,029.99 in ambulance monthly claims (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Review

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

• Jan 6 Hearings
• Certificate of Error reviews
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Executive Committee

The Jackson County Executive Committee approved several items, including moving the February Finance & Administration meeting to February 6, 2023, having the County Administrator attend bi-weekly LEAP Zoom meetings, recommending Van Ikner to the Jackson/Union Regional Port District and Greg Legan to the Shawnee Resource Conservation & Development Area, and paying UCCI annual membership dues. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved December 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved February Finance & Administration meeting to February 6, 2023 (consensus)
• Approved County Administrator attending bi-weekly LEAP Zoom meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended Van Ikner to Jackson/Union Regional Port District (unanimous)
• Recommended Greg Legan to Shawnee Resource Conservation & Development Area (unanimous)
• Approved UCCI annual membership dues (unanimous)