WEBVTT 00:05:49.620 --> 00:06:18.990 At 6.30 p.m., we will go ahead and call the meeting to order. If you would please go ahead and acknowledge your presence on the voting machine. Looks like everyone is present except Mrs. Deininger and Mr. Frick. Mr. Jogerst, would you please lead us in prayer and Mrs. Baker, the Pledge of Allegiance. 00:06:18.990 --> 00:07:02.680 of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:07:02.940 --> 00:07:16.260 Can I get an approval for tonight's agenda, please? By Mrs. Baker, is there a second? By Mr. Diddens, is there any discussion on the agenda? 00:07:18.680 --> 00:07:35.160 Seeing none, if you would go ahead and vote for approval of the agenda. I believe that passes unanimously. Thank you. 00:07:35.160 --> 00:07:40.500 As far as the consent agenda, are there any items that would be, or any board members would like to have removed? 00:07:42.060 --> 00:07:45.100 Seeing none, is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? 00:07:45.480 --> 00:07:47.340 By Mr. Newton, is there a second? 00:07:47.840 --> 00:07:52.020 By Mr. Brandt, any discussion on the consent agenda? 00:07:53.860 --> 00:07:57.920 Seeing none, if you would please go ahead and vote for approval of the consent agenda. 00:07:58.460 --> 00:08:10.220 I believe that passes unanimously as well. 00:08:10.320 --> 00:08:11.700 Is there any public comment tonight? 00:08:11.700 --> 00:08:19.550 All right. Okay. Seeing none, we will move on to Sheriff Stovall's employee recognition. 00:08:20.150 --> 00:08:48.630 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, board members. Once again, it gives me great pleasure to recognize our 2025 award winners. 00:08:49.430 --> 00:08:57.510 In 2022, I boasted that I wanted to be the law enforcement agency in Illinois that all agencies measured against. 00:08:57.510 --> 00:09:22.190 Last week I attended the Illinois Sheriff's Association training conference and we are the talk of the state. From being full staffed to our professional recruitment video, our office transparency, and hiring the best and brightest employees, we have the secret of law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunicator success and I'm not sharing that secret. 00:09:22.190 --> 00:09:32.590 This would not be possible without the chairman, the public safety chairman, Mr. Bush, the public safety committee, and all of you as county board members. 00:09:32.590 --> 00:09:39.090 I want to thank you for the cooperation and the trust you have given me and my office. 00:09:40.210 --> 00:09:59.560 As I move into the presentation of the awards, you will see the sheriff's office best of the best of 2025, civilian employee of the year. 00:10:00.820 --> 00:10:16.920 I proudly present the Civilian Employee of the Year to Social Services Administrator Erica Erickson for an overall willingness to go an extra mile while exhibiting an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and respect for all members of the community in the office. 00:10:17.560 --> 00:10:18.280 Thank you, Erica. 00:10:18.280 --> 00:10:45.400 Correction's Officer of the Year. I proudly present Correction's Officer Jacob Hine for his overall willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty while exhibiting an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and respect for all members of the community in the office. Thank you, Jacob Hine. 00:10:45.400 --> 00:11:22.710 Exceptional Service Award. I'm proud to present Deputy Matt Carpenter. Deputy Matt Carpenter is awarded the Exceptional Service Medal for his courageous and selfless actions at Willow Lake on December 24, 2025. Acting without hesitation, Deputy Carpenter, alongside a citizen, utilized a rowboat to navigate a partially ice-covered lake and successfully rescued a dog that had fallen through the ice, resulting in the animal's safe recovery without injury, 00:11:22.710 --> 00:11:29.670 and without harm to any citizens or responders. The family was very happy getting their dog back. Thank you, Matt. 00:11:40.920 --> 00:12:02.880 Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Award, or better known as ACE. Once again, the second in row, Deputy Jordan Brixen. For exceptional dedication and outstanding achievement in the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Program, Deputy Brixen is recognized for his commitment to enhancing traffic safety and criminal apprehension through proactive 00:12:02.880 --> 00:12:39.420 enforcement and investigative efforts. Diligence in looking beyond the ticket has significantly contributed to the safety and security of the community. Thank you, Deputy Brix. The Sheriff's Deputy of the Year. This is something all of you had something to do with. I'm very happy that you decided to go this route with our Special Victims Unit. 00:12:39.420 --> 00:13:09.420 I'm proud to present our Special Victims Unit Investigator Corinne Brixen for an overall willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty while exhibiting exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and respect for all members of the community and office. Now with that said, not that anyone else here has done anything less, but Corinne has taken that program that all of you voted on, allowed me to have a position there and taken our Special Victims Unit to all of the survivors 00:13:09.420 --> 00:13:47.400 survivors of sexual crimes and has done a wonderful job keeping the Stevenson County and its citizens safe and prosecutions moving forward against these people. Corinne, thank you so much. Our guest is the Manager of the Year. I'm proud to present Lieutenant Michael Abacus this award for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty while exhibiting strong leadership qualities and exceptional work ethic. Positive attitude and respect for all members of the community and this office. Just goes to 00:13:47.400 --> 00:14:22.910 Show. He's down at a conference bettering his skills to all of these people. So I'm proud to give Mike that award tonight. In closing, I made a big deal out of SAU, but all of you were a big part of getting us our victim's unit, our crime suppression unit, and our social services person. All of you voted for me and had the confidence in me to start those programs, was able to find the people that were in to be put into the programs and excel. 00:14:22.930 --> 00:15:01.220 We are excelling every day. They do more and more and more. They're always asking me for something more to do. I can't keep up with them. Thank you for for all of you for allowing us to do that and making our community safe. Thank you. Thank you, Sheriff Stovall. I appreciate you setting the level of excellence and making sure it's carried out. And thank you all of you for making sure that we're safer. Appreciate that. All right. With that, move on to the zoning report. Director Williams, if you'd please come forward. 00:15:01.320 --> 00:15:42.560 Good evening. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026 with a full quorum. The first hearing for the evening was for Mike and Nicole Kalos who are requesting a special use permit to allow for the construction of a single family dwelling located in the Ag District located at 9251 West Cedarville Road, Lena. Testimony was received and neighboring property representative raised a concern. 00:15:42.560 --> 00:15:48.760 The ZBA recommends approval by this board subject to condition that the soil drain be completed. 00:15:49.760 --> 00:15:53.000 Is there a motion to approve by Mr. Jogerst? Is there a second? 00:15:54.640 --> 00:16:02.640 Mr. Newton, is there any discussion? Could you fill in on what the objection was? 00:16:02.880 --> 00:16:07.520 Yes, she was just concerned it's property adjacent to the property in question. 00:16:08.140 --> 00:16:10.840 She has a creek that runs through it and livestock. 00:16:10.840 --> 00:16:16.620 Dock, they wanted to make sure that the drain field for the septic wasn't going towards that creek. 00:16:17.680 --> 00:16:19.080 And has that been? 00:16:19.620 --> 00:16:21.340 They will be getting their cell boring, yes. 00:16:21.460 --> 00:16:22.060 Perfect, thank you. 00:16:22.120 --> 00:16:40.450 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote, and it appears that passes unanimously. 00:16:40.710 --> 00:16:41.110 Thank you. 00:16:41.290 --> 00:16:41.930 Your next item. 00:16:42.150 --> 00:16:42.450 Okay. 00:16:42.590 --> 00:16:47.550 The second hearing for the night was Jenny Lingle, who is requiring a special use to operate a dog 00:16:47.550 --> 00:16:53.090 boarding, daycare, and grooming facility located at 9350 North Unity Road, 00:16:53.090 --> 00:16:59.470 Winslow. Testimony was heard and one objection was raised. The ZBA recommends approval by this board. 00:17:00.190 --> 00:17:07.250 Is there a motion to approve? So moved by Mr. Diddens. Is there a second? Mr. Jogerst, Mrs. Williams, did you have a question? 00:17:07.710 --> 00:17:11.710 My question was from the last one, but it will apply to this one. 00:17:12.270 --> 00:17:17.250 What's the objection? Sure. One adjacent landowner was concerned of the park. 00:17:17.250 --> 00:18:00.320 They were going to coordinate with each other and exchange numbers to make sure they had each other's contact if something did happen. There was excessive parking. Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote. That also passes unanimously. Thank you. And your final item, please. Excuse me. The final hearing of the evening was for Kyler and Dana Mears. They are requesting a special use permit to build a single family dwelling in the Ag District located at 8708. 00:18:00.340 --> 00:18:04.300 in 2006, East Rideout Road, Rideout, Illinois. 00:18:04.300 --> 00:18:06.500 Testimony was heard and no objections were raised. 00:18:06.500 --> 00:18:08.540 The ZBA recommends approval by this board. 00:18:08.540 --> 00:18:11.540 Is there a motion to approve? 00:18:11.540 --> 00:18:13.660 I'll make a motion. 00:18:13.660 --> 00:18:15.940 Mrs. Williams, second by Mrs. Hayes. 00:18:15.940 --> 00:18:17.940 Mr. Newton, did you have a question? 00:18:17.940 --> 00:18:18.940 No, sir. 00:18:18.940 --> 00:18:19.940 Okay. 00:18:19.940 --> 00:18:20.940 Any other discussion? 00:18:20.940 --> 00:18:40.580 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this item. 00:18:40.580 --> 00:18:42.140 And that passes unanimously. 00:18:42.140 --> 00:18:43.140 Any other information? 00:18:43.140 --> 00:18:44.140 No, sir. 00:18:44.140 --> 00:18:45.140 Alright, thank you very much. 00:18:45.140 --> 00:19:15.120 Appreciate it. Moving on to the Chairman's Report. The NACO Legislative Conference is being held February 21st through the 24th. Mr. Newton, thank you very much for representing Stevenson County out there. Look forward to hearing what you learned from out there. As I mentioned last month, the UCCI Legislative Conference is scheduled for April 14th and 15th. They are accepting registrations already. It's a pretty well-attended event, so if you have interest in going, I know Mr. Bush has already 00:19:15.120 --> 00:19:20.640 reached out to me. I would recommend that you let me know sooner than later so that we make sure we can get accommodations. 00:19:21.900 --> 00:19:30.000 And then finally, the 2026 Leadership Academy program is scheduled for May 31st, June 2nd, June 28th through the 30th. 00:19:30.680 --> 00:19:41.640 Many of us have attended that in the past. It's a worthwhile event, so I would recommend if anyone has interest to please let me know and we'll get you registered for that as well. 00:19:41.640 --> 00:19:58.060 with that we'll move on to the appointments. There are two. I would like to have these separated if that is okay with the board. So we'll move to the first one. It's the approval of the appointment. 00:19:58.060 --> 00:20:01.700 To the first one, it's the approval of the appointment of Renata Hepler to the Mental Health Board. 00:20:03.900 --> 00:20:14.200 By Mr. Bush, is there a second? Second by Mrs. Baker, is there any discussion? Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote. 00:20:24.750 --> 00:20:31.310 That passes unanimously. The next is the approval of the appointment of Diane Yochum to the Mental Health Board. 00:20:38.270 --> 00:20:48.680 Mr. Moderow, to approve, is there a second? By Mr. Newton, is there any discussion? 00:20:48.820 --> 00:20:59.340 Let me get your microphone on, Mr. Newton, if you can give me just a second here. 00:21:05.180 --> 00:21:05.900 There we go. 00:21:07.980 --> 00:21:08.400 Thank you. 00:21:08.540 --> 00:21:08.860 Go ahead. 00:21:09.480 --> 00:21:14.480 Quick question is, has she served on this board or any other board before? 00:21:15.260 --> 00:21:20.520 I can't speak to any other board, but no, she has not served on the 708 board previously. 00:21:21.660 --> 00:21:22.180 Okay. 00:21:23.540 --> 00:21:24.940 Anything else, Mr. Newton? 00:21:25.460 --> 00:21:25.900 No. 00:21:26.280 --> 00:21:26.560 Okay. 00:21:26.840 --> 00:21:27.240 Thank you. 00:21:27.480 --> 00:21:27.640 Yep. 00:21:27.860 --> 00:21:29.060 Mrs. Hayes, go ahead. 00:21:29.060 --> 00:21:30.980 Thank you, Chairman. 00:21:31.640 --> 00:21:33.500 I'll be voting no tonight. 00:21:36.620 --> 00:21:49.960 Ms. Yoakam, a couple years ago during a political campaign, drove by my house and she took a picture of it and put it up on Facebook with my address. 00:21:51.400 --> 00:21:58.780 I questioned the safety of that judgment call and I questioned, well, the judgment too. 00:21:59.060 --> 00:22:02.690 Who does that? Thank you. 00:22:04.830 --> 00:22:14.470 All right. I would also like to speak with this. Mr. Whelan, would you mind coming up and sitting in my seat while I address this at the podium? 00:22:22.040 --> 00:22:30.580 I'm pretty sure most of you know this, but the role of the 708 board is to evaluate the need of agencies in Stevenson County 00:22:30.580 --> 00:22:35.000 and how those dollars that are levied for the 708 board are distributed. 00:22:35.000 --> 00:23:06.540 there's currently nine local agencies. If you look at this resume, the skills that would be brought to the 708 board, a calm and thoughtful demeanor, cultural sensitivity and intelligence, deep empathy, compassion and good listening skills, concerns for just and fair treatment of all human beings and their needs, the ability to work with different people from a variety of different backgrounds, comments that I have personally read, 00:23:06.560 --> 00:23:36.560 read on social media over the last several years would say otherwise, especially if you do not align politically or ideology. Labels seem to be far more important than the overall need of the people. Terms like fascist, Nazis have all been used on social media to describe people of an opposing political party, regardless of the person. I very much 00:23:36.560 --> 00:23:40.900 have in doubt the judgment of any individual that would use terms like that when it comes 00:23:40.900 --> 00:23:44.740 to mental health or the betterment of the community. 00:23:44.740 --> 00:23:47.800 So I too will be voting no on this tonight. 00:23:47.800 --> 00:23:57.960 Thank you. 00:23:57.960 --> 00:23:59.960 Thank you, Mr. Whelan. 00:23:59.960 --> 00:24:04.940 Any other discussion? 00:24:04.940 --> 00:24:19.560 Seeing none, you may vote. 00:24:19.560 --> 00:24:25.420 It appears that motion is to approve is defeated. 00:24:25.420 --> 00:24:33.470 If I'm looking at this correctly, there was only one yes vote and that was Mrs. Williams. 00:24:33.470 --> 00:24:35.410 Is that correct? 00:24:35.410 --> 00:24:38.030 Anyone else vote yes besides Mrs. Williams? 00:24:38.030 --> 00:24:39.490 Okay. 00:24:39.490 --> 00:24:40.490 Thank you. 00:24:40.490 --> 00:24:41.490 All right. 00:24:41.490 --> 00:24:44.710 We'll move on to action items and information from standing committees. 00:24:44.710 --> 00:24:46.570 First up is Mr. Whelan for Finance. 00:24:46.570 --> 00:24:47.570 No action items. 00:24:47.570 --> 00:24:50.070 Do you have any information out of your committee, sir? 00:24:50.070 --> 00:24:51.070 Not at this time, sir. 00:24:51.070 --> 00:24:52.070 All right. 00:24:52.070 --> 00:24:53.070 Thank you very much. 00:24:53.070 --> 00:24:55.410 Move on to public property and safety. 00:24:55.410 --> 00:24:59.290 Mr. Bush, it appears you have three action items. 00:24:59.290 --> 00:25:07.770 Let me get your microphone turned on real quick, Mr. Bush. Sorry about that. Go ahead, sir. 00:25:08.510 --> 00:25:26.540 Yeah, we have three, but they're pretty much all combined together here. What it is, the contract was supposed to be included in the new union contract for the sheriff, which wasn't, so they had to be implemented in. 00:25:26.540 --> 00:25:34.540 Also, it was talked about the no employee will receive seniority credit 00:25:34.540 --> 00:25:42.080 no employee will receive seniority credit if they are not getting paid for extended amount of time 00:25:42.080 --> 00:25:52.540 that's in case of an officer or something to get injured and used up all the FMLA's and sick leave and everything else 00:25:52.540 --> 00:25:59.140 that now that they will not be getting, they will not receive seniority. 00:25:59.900 --> 00:26:07.860 There were some concerns with some committee members, but the union agreed with it, so we had no other choice. 00:26:09.760 --> 00:26:15.540 There was also a mention of Officer Aaron Cordy, I think I'm, I hope I'm pronouncing it right, 00:26:16.020 --> 00:26:22.520 who was mistakenly placed on the list due to an incorrect number of service years contract. 00:26:22.540 --> 00:26:30.680 the emergency response team will now receive time and a half comp time for training. 00:26:30.680 --> 00:26:37.100 So with that I so can I on all three contracts so I so move. 00:26:37.100 --> 00:26:46.500 Okay, so the motion is to approve all three memorandums there a second by Mr. Jogerst is there any discussion? 00:26:46.500 --> 00:27:01.650 Seeing none you may go ahead and vote and that passes unanimously. 00:27:01.650 --> 00:27:02.770 Thank you, Mr. Bush. 00:27:02.770 --> 00:27:04.770 Any other information out of your committee, sir? 00:27:04.770 --> 00:27:12.230 No. All right. Thank you very much. Move on to administration. Mr. Jogerst, you have three action items, I believe. 00:27:13.230 --> 00:27:23.610 Yes. Thank you, Chairman. First one is approval of agreement with DevNet for CAMA and with Edge License Maintenance and Support. 00:27:25.630 --> 00:27:31.310 This is our assessor says this is a renewal contract we've had in place for about 15 years. Her office, 00:27:31.310 --> 00:27:39.350 the county clerk's office and the treasurer's office all use this software for their work this is a five-year contract was reviewed and 00:27:39.850 --> 00:27:42.990 will be good through 20 and 2030 excuse me 00:27:44.470 --> 00:27:46.470 2026 cost is 00:27:46.890 --> 00:27:51.350 thirteen thousand nine hundred and eleven dollars and ninety two cents and it goes up to 00:27:52.710 --> 00:27:57.010 fourteen thousand sixty seven dollars and twenty four cents in 00:27:57.630 --> 00:27:58.630 2030 00:27:58.630 --> 00:28:05.190 which is only a hundred and fifty six dollar increase over those five years which is barely a one percent increase 00:28:05.830 --> 00:28:10.050 So with that I'll make a motion to approve. Thank you. Is there a second? 00:28:10.810 --> 00:28:13.530 By mr. Maduro is there any discussion on this? 00:28:15.710 --> 00:28:31.890 Seeing none you may go ahead and vote for this and that passes unanimously 13 to 0. Thank you your next item 00:28:32.830 --> 00:28:39.570 Yes, chairman the second one is approval and of agreement with empower health services for employee wellness screenings 00:28:40.090 --> 00:28:45.270 This is a another duplicate we've done for the last four or five years here and 00:28:46.690 --> 00:28:48.690 costs is 00:28:49.990 --> 00:28:53.610 Stayed pretty steady that I think there's a slight increase here a little bit this year, but 00:28:54.170 --> 00:29:01.350 It's something that we want to do to reduce our overall health care costs. So I'll make a motion to approve please. Thank you 00:29:01.350 --> 00:29:10.180 Sir second mr. Whalen is there any discussion on this item? Seeing none you may go ahead and vote for this item 00:29:10.180 --> 00:29:48.600 and that also passes unanimously your next item please we have another we have a new approval of agreement with empower health services for walking program for the county employees and I think the basic cost here is like $700 flat fee and this will help our employees get moving and reduce health costs and get them motivated and active 00:29:48.600 --> 00:29:51.980 so I'm gonna make a motion to approve. 00:29:51.980 --> 00:29:56.100 Thank you, is there a second by Mr. Whalen, is there any discussion? 00:29:56.100 --> 00:30:10.340 by Mr. Whelan. Is there any discussion? Mr. Newton, go ahead. Quick question. I mean, it sounds very interesting. So, is there some sort of a reward for the employees? What is it doing? Yeah, you want to speak to that, Georgia? 00:30:15.050 --> 00:30:24.200 Let me shut my microphone off here for you, Georgia. You want me to shut mine? 00:30:24.200 --> 00:30:57.800 Yes, we at the department head meeting discussed how what everyone would feel would motivate their employees to take part. We're going to do teams by department. There's a way to average scores so it's, you know, fair across the board. We've also decided to do like a top earner individually, top team and kind of one random draw so that it'll motivate even the people that may not think they're going to be 00:30:57.800 --> 00:31:27.780 one of the top achievers. As long as you meet the expectation of the program, you'll be in a drawing for a reward as well. I did talk this over with Ms. McWright from Diamond Brothers and she thought it was a good incentive, good program to start. Thank you. Anything else, Mr. Newton? That's all. All right. Mrs. Williams, go ahead. So how many people do you think that are going to do this? 00:31:27.800 --> 00:31:34.420 What are we talking? How much money are we talking? So $700 per person? 00:31:34.420 --> 00:31:37.700 No, no, no, no, black, total, 700 total. 00:31:38.300 --> 00:31:41.080 Rate per participant in eligibility. 00:31:42.920 --> 00:31:57.580 So it's $700 for the county as a whole. We gave the employee numbers. There was a request also made for the county board to have a team, if they so choose, involved. 00:31:57.580 --> 00:32:00.360 I was going to say I don't want to steal Mr. Jogers thunder there 00:32:00.360 --> 00:32:05.840 I mean, I hate to say it, but I don't need this program to get me motivated to walk. That's my point 00:32:05.840 --> 00:32:09.700 Anything else, Mrs. Williams? No 00:32:09.700 --> 00:32:16.320 Mr. Jogers, anything else for you? I was just going to tease everybody to get on board 00:32:16.320 --> 00:32:21.560 and let's have a team here for the county board to also participate. I know a lot of us walk every day 00:32:21.560 --> 00:32:26.480 and hey, let's see how good we can do. Maybe it'll do us some good too. 00:32:26.480 --> 00:32:30.840 so thank you all right just so you know I walk 10 miles on Sunday 00:32:32.360 --> 00:32:34.360 Well you're on our team then so 00:32:35.160 --> 00:32:37.160 Go ahead mrs. Newcomer 00:32:37.160 --> 00:32:42.420 Just to kind of add for those of you that were not in the committee when we discussed this it is an app that 00:32:43.140 --> 00:32:45.260 Everyone who takes part will download on their phone 00:32:45.260 --> 00:32:49.360 They'll automatically track it log into a website and keep track of our things 00:32:49.360 --> 00:32:53.020 We're gonna do a virtual course through different sites within the county 00:32:56.480 --> 00:33:03.140 All right. Anything else from anyone? Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:33:06.160 --> 00:33:17.680 That also passes unanimously. Thank you all for that. Mr. Jogerst, any other information out of your committee, sir? 00:33:17.960 --> 00:33:19.440 No, that's it. Thank you, Chairman. 00:33:19.640 --> 00:33:26.940 All right. Very good. We'll move on to court services. Mr. Dins, no action items. Any information out of your committee? 00:33:26.940 --> 00:33:29.260 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:33:29.660 --> 00:33:34.580 Just want to commend the individuals that are running our court system. 00:33:34.940 --> 00:33:36.400 They're doing a wonderful job. 00:33:36.480 --> 00:33:41.260 We have a very dedicated staff, and I'm very proud to be on this committee. 00:33:41.580 --> 00:33:42.240 So thank you. 00:33:42.580 --> 00:33:45.900 No, I appreciate the comments, and I appreciate your leadership on that committee. 00:33:46.900 --> 00:33:49.100 All right, we'll move on to Nursing Committee. 00:33:49.340 --> 00:33:52.420 Mrs. Baker, no action items, information? 00:33:52.420 --> 00:34:02.610 Yes, census is at 78, and they hired a new ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing, and they 00:34:02.610 --> 00:34:06.250 hired a new business office manager, and other than that, that's all I have. 00:34:06.690 --> 00:34:10.710 I think the census was 70 last month, does that sound about right? 00:34:11.130 --> 00:34:12.210 So now it's up to 78. 00:34:12.290 --> 00:34:12.650 78. 00:34:13.210 --> 00:34:16.970 Highest it's been in about five years, I think, so that's great. 00:34:17.310 --> 00:34:18.670 All right, thank you very much. 00:34:18.670 --> 00:34:20.650 We'll move on to planning and development. 00:34:20.990 --> 00:34:23.170 Mrs. Baker, no action items, any information? 00:34:23.170 --> 00:34:25.170 No, because we did not have a meeting. 00:34:25.170 --> 00:34:27.170 Because of lack of quorum, correct? 00:34:27.170 --> 00:34:28.170 Correct. 00:34:28.170 --> 00:34:29.170 All right. 00:34:29.170 --> 00:34:30.170 Very good. 00:34:30.170 --> 00:34:31.170 Thank you. 00:34:31.170 --> 00:34:33.170 Finally, we'll move on to Public Works. 00:34:33.170 --> 00:34:36.170 Mr. Brandt, you have a few action items. 00:34:36.170 --> 00:34:40.220 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:34:40.220 --> 00:34:46.220 First one is our resolution for the Highway Department 26-03, which is a full-depth reclamation 00:34:46.220 --> 00:34:53.220 of the Cedarville Road, .64 miles. 00:34:53.220 --> 00:35:34.160 It is being fully funded 100% by the federal from federal funding back in 2024 local project funding grant so with that I move to approve this resolution. Thank you. Second by Mr. Jogerst. Any discussion? Seeing none you may go ahead and vote for this. That passes unanimously. Thank you all. Your next item please. The next item is HD 2604 which is a resolution to purchase a new truck 00:35:34.160 --> 00:36:04.160 This is a cab and chassis through Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a company that allows us to do requests for proposals and whatnot through Sourcewell. It was checked with Mr. Larson before we went out for bid on this. The bid was awarded to Truck Country 00:36:04.160 --> 00:36:34.100 Iowa for $134,906. We'll see how long it takes us to get the truck. I think the current estimates right now is it might take the rest of the year. So with that, I move to approve this resolution. Thank you. Is there a second? By Mr. Moderow. Any discussion? Mr. Hadley, go ahead, sir. What's this truck going to be used for? This is a truck that will be a snowplow truck. I have a truck chassis on the back and 00:36:34.100 --> 00:37:07.980 can I go ahead yes go ahead sir so there was only one bid or this is the the best bid or because I was wondering why we didn't go through you know Monroe truck bid or something like that I see we're getting out in this truck from Iowa I think we'll let mr. Rasmussen talked about the benefits of source well he's more familiar with that than I am so and I might just say something before I see 00:37:07.980 --> 00:37:09.500 that they're adding non-tariffs. 00:37:10.880 --> 00:37:12.620 I see we've got to pay for that. 00:37:13.580 --> 00:37:16.120 Sourcewell is a method of purchasing. 00:37:16.440 --> 00:37:17.820 It's similar to state bidding. 00:37:18.200 --> 00:37:25.520 It's a joint purchase agreement that we've got to clear with Mr. Larson that we can go ahead and purchase stuff through that. 00:37:26.600 --> 00:37:32.720 Can we get those type of trucks through state bid also, or they don't have those on state bid? 00:37:32.720 --> 00:37:40.840 No, StateBid has not been really advantageous for us, but we feel SourceWell works out better for us. 00:37:41.220 --> 00:37:47.800 Have we talked to anybody that's done this before with this company and stuff, that they've been very successful? 00:37:47.800 --> 00:37:49.420 With SourceWell or the... 00:37:49.420 --> 00:37:52.420 Yeah, I mean, you know, somebody that's used them before. 00:37:52.680 --> 00:37:53.380 Yes, yes. 00:37:53.920 --> 00:37:55.100 And they like them and everything. 00:37:55.840 --> 00:38:02.660 The county engineers talk a lot with each other, and I remember a series of emails a few months ago, 00:38:02.720 --> 00:38:06.080 about using source well. 00:38:06.300 --> 00:38:07.480 Some counties allow it. 00:38:07.480 --> 00:38:08.260 Some counties don't. 00:38:08.540 --> 00:38:09.340 Just depends on. 00:38:10.120 --> 00:38:11.960 And this is the first time we used them? 00:38:11.960 --> 00:38:13.760 I think we've used it before. 00:38:13.880 --> 00:38:14.120 Correct. 00:38:14.400 --> 00:38:17.300 We bought a John Deere tractor a couple years back. 00:38:18.700 --> 00:38:19.420 Thank you. 00:38:20.080 --> 00:38:20.720 Anything else? 00:38:22.440 --> 00:38:22.920 Okay. 00:38:23.080 --> 00:38:23.320 Thank you. 00:38:23.340 --> 00:38:23.800 Thank you, Dale. 00:38:23.900 --> 00:38:25.940 Appreciate it. 00:38:26.060 --> 00:38:26.720 Mr. Marley. 00:38:32.800 --> 00:38:34.060 I just wanted to add on to that. 00:38:35.420 --> 00:38:39.580 So we said the estimate for this truck probably end of the year. 00:38:39.580 --> 00:39:09.580 or if we start looking at other sources when we have looked at other sources the committee has seen a lot of estimates that are measured in multiple years and when a truck like this is needed it's needed now so a year other options there's there's lots to look at but then we're looking at lots and lots of wait time. Thank you sir. And if I may chairman thank you for your addition there Adam but 00:39:09.580 --> 00:39:16.440 This is to replace a truck that's $19.99, so we're moving up in the world. 00:39:16.440 --> 00:39:17.400 Did we get a trade in on that? 00:39:18.140 --> 00:39:18.820 I'm sorry. 00:39:18.880 --> 00:39:21.440 Did we get a trade in on that or did we trade that one in? 00:39:21.440 --> 00:39:30.080 No, he's keeping the truck for now and then we will be looking at selling it privately ourselves once we declare it's surplus property. 00:39:30.420 --> 00:39:31.980 So that's down the road a little bit. 00:39:32.500 --> 00:39:33.220 Thank you. 00:39:33.400 --> 00:39:33.760 All right. 00:39:34.000 --> 00:39:34.800 Anything else? 00:39:34.800 --> 00:39:53.820 All right. Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this item. That passes unanimously. Any other information out of your committee, sir? Just a quick comment. 00:39:53.820 --> 00:39:56.240 of your committee, sir? Just a quick comment. I want to thank everyone for their support for these 00:39:56.240 --> 00:40:01.520 resolutions. And I will be brief because I know Mrs. Baker is chomping at the bit here. 00:40:02.780 --> 00:40:12.740 But the surefire signs of spring, I saw it this week. Robbins in the yard and the road postings went up 00:40:12.740 --> 00:40:19.840 on 210 miles of highway in the county. So if everyone doesn't know what that means, we've put 00:40:19.840 --> 00:40:50.910 We've got lightweight restrictions on all of our roads, and that's to preserve the pavement, so yes, spring's on its way. That's it, Mr. Chairman. Very good, thank you. No new business listed on the agenda. Is there anything anyone else would like to bring up? Seeing none, is there? I would say that was a motion to adjourn by Mr. Bush, seconded by Mrs. Baker, is that correct? Any discussion? 00:40:50.910 --> 00:41:05.990 if you would please vote for adjournment that passes unanimously thank you everyone