WEBVTT 00:05:49.620 --> 00:05:57.220 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 00:05:58.819 --> 00:06:12.930 machine. Looks like everyone is present except Mrs. Deineger and Mr. Fricke. 00:06:14.529 --> 00:06:18.930 Mr. Jogerst, would you please lead us in prayer and Mrs. Baker, the Pledge of Allegiance 00:06:50.720 --> 00:06:57.279 of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation 00:06:57.279 --> 00:07:12.980 Can I get an approval for tonight's agenda, please, by Mrs. Baker? Is there a second? 00:07:12.980 --> 00:07:20.319 By Mr. Diddens. Is there any discussion on the agenda? Seeing none, if you would go ahead 00:07:20.319 --> 00:07:35.920 and vote for approval of the agenda. I believe that passes unanimously. Thank you. As far 00:07:35.920 --> 00:07:39.680 as a consent agenda, are there any items that would be, or any board members would like 00:07:39.680 --> 00:07:45.939 have removed seeing none is there a motion to approve the consent agenda by 00:07:45.939 --> 00:07:51.579 mr. Newton is there a second by mr. Brandt any discussion on the consent 00:07:51.579 --> 00:07:57.139 agenda seeing none if you would please go ahead and vote for approval of the 00:07:57.139 --> 00:08:10.620 consent agenda I believe that passes you know unanimously as well is there any 00:08:10.620 --> 00:08:17.970 public comment tonight okay seeing none we will move on to sheriff 00:08:17.970 --> 00:08:40.730 Sheriff Stovall's employee recognition. 00:08:40.730 --> 00:08:42.090 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:08:42.090 --> 00:08:43.889 Thank you, board members. 00:08:43.889 --> 00:08:45.610 Once again, it gives me great pleasure 00:08:45.610 --> 00:08:49.529 to recognize our 2025 award winners. 00:08:49.529 --> 00:08:52.309 In 2022, I boasted that I wanted to be 00:08:52.309 --> 00:08:55.370 the law enforcement agency in Illinois 00:08:55.370 --> 00:08:58.370 that all agencies measured against. 00:08:58.370 --> 00:09:00.809 Last week, I attended the Illinois Sheriff's Association 00:09:00.809 --> 00:09:05.049 training conference, and we are the talk of the state. 00:09:05.049 --> 00:09:15.049 From being full staffed to our professional recruitment video, our office transparency, and hiring the best and brightest employees. 00:09:15.049 --> 00:09:23.049 We have the secret of law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunicator success, and I'm not sharing that secret. 00:09:23.049 --> 00:09:33.049 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. 00:09:33.049 --> 00:09:39.450 I want to thank you for the cooperation and the trust you have given me and my office. 00:09:39.450 --> 00:09:47.950 As I move into the presentation of the awards, you will see the Sheriff's Office Best of the Best of 2025. 00:09:47.950 --> 00:09:59.919 Civilian Employee of the Year. 00:09:59.919 --> 00:10:37.279 civilian employee of the year. I proudly present the civilian employee of the year to social service administrator Erica Erickson for overall willingness to go an extra mile while exhibiting an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and respect for all members of the community and the office. Thank you, Erica. Corrections officer of the year. I proudly present corrections officer Jacob Hein for overall willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty 00:10:37.279 --> 00:10:53.850 Thank you, Jacob Hine. 00:10:53.850 --> 00:10:56.610 Exceptional Service Award. 00:10:56.610 --> 00:11:04.009 I'm proud to present Deputy Matt Carpenter's exceptional service medal for his courageous 00:11:04.009 --> 00:11:09.450 and selfless actions at Willow Lake on December 24th, 2025. 00:11:09.450 --> 00:11:14.809 Acting without hesitation, Deputy Carpenter, alongside a citizen, utilized a remote to navigate 00:11:14.809 --> 00:11:19.210 a partially ice-covered lake successfully rescued a dog that had fallen through the 00:11:19.210 --> 00:11:24.490 ice, resulting in the animal's safe recovery without injury and without harm to any citizens 00:11:24.490 --> 00:11:25.850 or responders. 00:11:25.850 --> 00:11:41.419 The family was very happy getting their dog back. 00:11:41.419 --> 00:11:46.019 Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Award, or better known as ACE. 00:11:46.019 --> 00:11:51.000 Once again, the second in a row, Deputy Jordan Brickson. 00:11:51.000 --> 00:11:55.399 for exceptional dedication and outstanding achievement in the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement 00:11:55.399 --> 00:11:56.840 Program. 00:11:56.840 --> 00:12:02.039 Deputy Bricks is recognized for his commitment to enhancing traffic safety and criminal apprehension 00:12:02.039 --> 00:12:06.519 through proactive enforcement and investigative efforts. 00:12:06.519 --> 00:12:12.379 Diligence in looking beyond the ticket has significantly contributed to the safety and 00:12:12.379 --> 00:12:14.580 security of our community. 00:12:14.580 --> 00:12:26.899 Thank you, Deputy Bricks. 00:12:26.899 --> 00:12:31.039 and the Chair of the Deputy of the Year. 00:12:31.039 --> 00:12:33.879 This is something all of you had something to do with. 00:12:33.879 --> 00:12:36.840 I'm very happy that you decided to go this route 00:12:36.840 --> 00:12:39.799 with our Special Victims Unit. 00:12:41.519 --> 00:12:43.960 I'm proud to present our Special Victims Unit 00:12:43.960 --> 00:12:45.680 Investigator, Corinne Brickson, 00:12:45.680 --> 00:12:48.059 for an overall willingness to go above and beyond 00:12:48.059 --> 00:12:51.240 the call of duty, while exhibiting exceptional work ethic, 00:12:51.240 --> 00:12:53.319 positive attitude, and respect for all members 00:12:53.319 --> 00:12:55.299 of the community and the office. 00:12:55.299 --> 00:13:01.139 Now with that said, not that anyone else here has done anything less, but Corinne has taken 00:13:01.139 --> 00:13:05.740 that program that all of you voted and allowed me to have a position there and taken our 00:13:05.740 --> 00:13:13.139 special victims unit to all of the survivors of crimes and has done a wonderful job keeping 00:13:13.139 --> 00:13:17.980 the Stevenson County and its citizens safe and prosecutions moving forward against these 00:13:17.980 --> 00:13:18.980 people. 00:13:18.980 --> 00:13:19.980 Corinne, thank you so much. 00:13:19.980 --> 00:13:31.059 The last is the manager of the year. 00:13:31.059 --> 00:13:35.899 I'm proud to present Lieutenant Michael Bacchus this board for consistently going above and 00:13:35.899 --> 00:13:40.940 beyond the college while exhibiting, exhibiting strong leadership qualities and exceptional 00:13:40.940 --> 00:13:45.940 work ethic, positive attitude and respect for all members of the community and this 00:13:45.940 --> 00:13:51.940 office just goes to show he's down at conference, bettering his skills to all of these people. 00:13:51.940 --> 00:14:01.190 So I'm proud to give Mike that award tonight. 00:14:01.190 --> 00:14:07.430 in closing, I made a big deal out of SPU, but all of you were a big part of getting 00:14:07.430 --> 00:14:14.490 us our victim's unit, our crime suppression unit and our social services. All of you voted 00:14:14.490 --> 00:14:19.870 for me and had the confidence in me to start those programs was able to find the people 00:14:19.870 --> 00:14:24.990 that were in to be put into the programs and excel. We are excelling every day. They do 00:14:24.990 --> 00:14:29.569 more and more and more. They're always asking me for something more to do. I can't keep 00:14:29.569 --> 00:14:34.690 keep up with them. Thank you for all of you for allowing us to do that and making our 00:14:34.690 --> 00:14:43.799 community safe. Thank you. 00:14:43.799 --> 00:14:49.059 Thank you, Sheriff Stovall. I appreciate you setting the level of excellence and making 00:14:49.059 --> 00:14:54.299 sure it's carried out. And thank you all of you for making sure that we're safer. Appreciate 00:14:54.299 --> 00:14:56.839 that. 00:14:56.839 --> 00:15:00.600 All right, with that, move on to the zoning report. Director Williams, if you'd please 00:15:00.600 --> 00:15:01.600 come forward. 00:15:01.600 --> 00:15:19.920 Good evening. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its hearing on Thursday, February 12th, 00:15:19.920 --> 00:15:22.639 26 with a full quorum. 00:15:22.639 --> 00:15:27.079 The first time for the evening was for Mike and Nicole Kalos who are requesting a special 00:15:27.079 --> 00:15:31.480 use permit to allow for the construction of a single family dwelling located in the Egg 00:15:31.480 --> 00:15:37.120 District, located at 9251 West Cedarville Road, Lena. 00:15:37.120 --> 00:15:43.399 Testimony was received and neighboring property representative raised a concern. 00:15:43.399 --> 00:15:48.120 The ZBA recommends approval of this board subject to condition that the soil boring 00:15:48.120 --> 00:15:50.120 and be completed. 00:15:50.120 --> 00:15:52.120 Is there a motion to approve by Mr. Jogerst? 00:15:52.120 --> 00:15:54.120 Is there a second? 00:15:54.120 --> 00:15:56.120 Mr. Newton, is there 00:15:56.120 --> 00:16:00.160 any discussion? Could you 00:16:00.160 --> 00:16:02.160 fill in on what the objection 00:16:02.160 --> 00:16:04.160 was? Yes, she was just concerned 00:16:04.160 --> 00:16:06.160 at some property adjacent 00:16:06.160 --> 00:16:08.160 to the property in question. 00:16:08.160 --> 00:16:10.160 She has a creek that runs through it 00:16:10.160 --> 00:16:12.160 and livestock, they wanted to make sure 00:16:12.160 --> 00:16:14.160 that the drain field 00:16:14.160 --> 00:16:16.160 for the septic wasn't going towards 00:16:16.160 --> 00:16:18.160 that creek. 00:16:18.160 --> 00:16:46.710 The second hearing for the night was Vinnie Lingle who is requesting a special use to 00:16:46.710 --> 00:16:53.750 operate a dog boarding, daycare, and grooming facility located at 9350 North Unity Road, 00:16:53.750 --> 00:16:54.750 Winslow. 00:16:54.750 --> 00:16:59.430 Testimony was heard and one objection was raised, the ZBA recommends approval by this 00:16:59.430 --> 00:17:00.430 board. 00:17:00.430 --> 00:17:07.430 Is there a motion to approve by Mr. Diddens? Is there a second? Mr. Jogerst? Mrs. Williams, did you have a question? 00:17:07.430 --> 00:17:13.430 My question was from the last one, but it will apply to this one. What's the objection? 00:17:13.430 --> 00:17:27.430 Sure. One adjacent landowner was concerned of the parking. They were going to coordinate with each other and exchange numbers to make sure they had each other's contact if something did happen, like there was excessive parking. 00:17:27.430 --> 00:17:48.519 Any other discussion? Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote. That also passes unanimously. Thank you. And the final item please. 00:17:48.519 --> 00:18:03.519 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 8706 East Rideout Road, Rideout, Illinois. 00:18:03.519 --> 00:18:08.519 Testimony was heard and no objections were raised. The ZBA recommends approval by this board. 00:18:08.519 --> 00:18:16.440 is there a motion to approve Mrs. Williams second by Mrs. Hayes Mr. Newton 00:18:16.440 --> 00:18:25.210 did you have a question okay the other discussion none you may go ahead and for 00:18:25.210 --> 00:18:44.159 this item and that passes unanimously any other information no sir all right 00:18:44.159 --> 00:18:48.840 thank you very much appreciate it we honor the Chairman's report the NACO 00:18:48.840 --> 00:18:53.440 The legislative conference is being held February 21st through the 24th. 00:18:53.440 --> 00:18:56.740 Mr. Newton, thank you very much for representing Stevenson County out there. 00:18:56.740 --> 00:19:01.400 Look forward to hearing what you learned from out there. 00:19:01.400 --> 00:19:06.700 As I mentioned last month, the UCCI legislative conference is scheduled for April 14th and 00:19:06.700 --> 00:19:07.700 15th. 00:19:07.700 --> 00:19:10.139 They are accepting registrations already. 00:19:10.139 --> 00:19:12.340 It's a pretty well attended event. 00:19:12.340 --> 00:19:16.480 So if you have interest in going, I know Mr. Bush has already reached out to me. 00:19:16.480 --> 00:19:19.799 I would recommend that you let me know sooner than later so that we can make sure we can 00:19:19.799 --> 00:19:22.059 get accommodations. 00:19:22.059 --> 00:19:28.240 And then finally the 2026 Leadership Academy program is scheduled for May 31st, June 2nd, 00:19:28.240 --> 00:19:31.159 June 28th through the 30th. 00:19:31.159 --> 00:19:37.880 Many of us have attended that in the past worthwhile event, so I would recommend if 00:19:37.880 --> 00:19:43.539 anyone has interest to please let me know and we'll get you registered for that as well. 00:19:43.539 --> 00:19:51.179 With that, we'll move on to the appointments. There are two. I would like to have these 00:19:51.179 --> 00:19:57.460 separated if that is okay with the board. So we'll move to the first one, the approval 00:19:57.460 --> 00:19:57.960 of the Appointment. 00:19:57.960 --> 00:20:00.880 to the first one, it's the approval of the appointment of Renata Hepler to the mental 00:20:00.880 --> 00:20:09.880 health board by Mr. Bush. Is there a second? Second by Mrs. Baker. Is there any discussion? 00:20:09.880 --> 00:20:28.309 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote. That passes unanimously. The next is the approval 00:20:28.309 --> 00:20:39.769 of the appointment of Diane Yokum to the mental health board. Mr. Moderow to approve. Is there 00:20:39.769 --> 00:20:55.420 second by mr. Newton is there any discussion let me let me get your 00:20:55.420 --> 00:21:08.619 microphone on mr. Newton if you can give me just a second here there thank you go 00:21:08.619 --> 00:21:13.940 ahead quick question is is there has she served on this board or any other board 00:21:13.940 --> 00:21:19.059 before I can't speak to any other board but no she has not served on seven eight 00:21:19.059 --> 00:21:29.539 708 board previously. Anything else, Mr. Newton? No. Okay. Thank you. Mrs. Hayes, go ahead. 00:21:29.539 --> 00:21:35.380 Thank you, Chairman. I'll be voting no tonight. 00:21:36.180 --> 00:21:44.220 Ms. Yocum, a couple years ago during a political campaign, drove by my house and 00:21:44.220 --> 00:21:50.180 and she took a picture of it and put it up on Facebook with my address. 00:21:52.019 --> 00:21:56.299 I questioned the safety of that judgment call and I questioned 00:21:57.259 --> 00:21:59.940 that well the judgment too, who does that? 00:22:01.910 --> 00:22:03.910 Thank you. 00:22:04.829 --> 00:22:11.990 All right, I would also like to speak with this Mr. Whalen, would you mind coming up and sitting in my seat while I 00:22:13.069 --> 00:22:15.069 address this podium? 00:22:15.069 --> 00:22:28.380 Pretty sure most of you know this, but the role of the 708 board is to evaluate the need of agencies 00:22:29.059 --> 00:22:33.900 in Stevenson County and how those dollars that are levied for the 708 board are 00:22:34.700 --> 00:22:37.480 distributed. There's currently nine local agencies. 00:22:38.099 --> 00:22:40.099 If you look at this resume, 00:22:40.940 --> 00:22:44.220 the skills that would be brought to the 708 board, 00:22:45.019 --> 00:22:47.019 a calm and thoughtful demeanor, 00:22:47.259 --> 00:22:49.259 cultural sensitivity and intelligence, 00:22:49.259 --> 00:22:50.259 and John. 00:22:50.259 --> 00:22:52.259 I would like to thank all of you for your patience, deep empathy, compassion and good 00:22:52.259 --> 00:22:58.500 listening skills, concerns for just and fair treatment of all human beings and their needs, 00:22:58.500 --> 00:23:05.299 the ability to work with different people from a variety of different backgrounds, comments 00:23:05.299 --> 00:23:12.660 that I have personally read on social media over the last several years would say otherwise. 00:23:12.660 --> 00:23:17.700 Especially if you do not align politically or ideology. 00:23:17.700 --> 00:23:22.860 People seem to be far more important than the overall need of the people. 00:23:22.860 --> 00:23:30.180 Terms like fascist, Nazis have all been used on social media to describe people of an opposing 00:23:30.180 --> 00:23:34.259 political party, regardless of the person. 00:23:34.259 --> 00:23:40.420 I very much have in doubt the judgment of any individual that would use terms like that 00:23:40.420 --> 00:23:44.740 when it comes to mental health or the betterment of the community. 00:23:44.740 --> 00:23:47.740 so I too will be voting no on this tonight. 00:23:47.740 --> 00:23:57.980 Thank you. 00:23:57.980 --> 00:23:59.900 Thank you, Mr. Whalen. 00:23:59.900 --> 00:24:04.700 Any other discussion? 00:24:04.700 --> 00:24:19.539 Seeing none, you may vote. 00:24:19.539 --> 00:24:24.279 It appears that motion is to approve is defeated. 00:24:25.380 --> 00:24:26.740 If I'm looking at this correctly, 00:24:26.740 --> 00:24:33.490 there was only one yes vote and that was Mrs. Williams. 00:24:33.490 --> 00:24:35.190 Is that correct? 00:24:35.190 --> 00:24:37.690 Did anyone else vote yes besides Mrs. Williams? 00:24:38.970 --> 00:24:40.569 Okay, thank you. 00:24:40.569 --> 00:24:47.329 All right, we'll move on to action items and information from standing committees. First up is Mr. Whalen for Finance. No action items. 00:24:47.490 --> 00:24:49.889 Do you have any information out of your committee, sir? 00:24:51.009 --> 00:24:58.889 All right. Thank you very much. Move on to public property and safety. Mr. Bush, it appears you have three action items. 00:25:02.769 --> 00:25:05.490 Let me get your microphone turned on real quick, Mr. Bush. 00:25:05.490 --> 00:25:08.490 Bush. Sorry about that. Go ahead, sir. 00:25:08.490 --> 00:25:27.180 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 it had to be implemented in. 00:25:27.180 --> 00:25:42.180 Also it was talked about that no employee will receive seniority credit if they are not getting paid for a certain amount of time. 00:25:42.180 --> 00:25:53.180 That's in case of an officer or something that gets injured and used up all their FMLA's and sick leave and everything else. 00:25:53.180 --> 00:26:00.180 that now that they will not receive seniority. 00:26:00.180 --> 00:26:03.740 There were some concerns with some committee members, 00:26:03.740 --> 00:26:10.220 but the union agreed with it, so we had no other choice. 00:26:10.220 --> 00:26:13.660 There was also a mention of Officer Erin Quartey, 00:26:13.660 --> 00:26:16.619 I think, I hope I'm pronouncing her right, who 00:26:16.619 --> 00:26:19.940 was mistakenly placed on the list due to an incorrect number 00:26:19.940 --> 00:26:27.380 are service years contracted the emergency response team will now receive time and 00:26:27.380 --> 00:26:37.779 have comp time for training so with that I so can I on all three contracts okay so 00:26:37.779 --> 00:26:41.900 the motion is to approve all three memorandums there a second by mr. Jogerst 00:26:41.900 --> 00:27:00.750 is there any discussion seeing none you may go ahead and vote and that passes 00:27:00.750 --> 00:27:04.509 unanimously. Thank you, Mr. Bush. Any other information out of your committee, sir? 00:27:04.509 --> 00:27:10.089 No. All right, thank you very much. Move on to administration. Mr. Jogerst, you have 00:27:10.089 --> 00:27:18.630 three action items, I believe. Yes, thank you Chairman. First one is approval of 00:27:18.630 --> 00:27:25.069 agreement with DevNet for KAMA and with EDGE license maintenance and support. 00:27:25.069 --> 00:27:29.670 This is our assessor says this is a renewal contract we've had in place for 00:27:29.670 --> 00:27:36.089 about 15 years. Her office, the County Clerk's Office and Treasurer's Office all use this software for their work. 00:27:36.450 --> 00:27:41.470 This is a five-year contract, was reviewed and will be good through 20 and 00:27:41.789 --> 00:27:43.789 2030, excuse me. 00:27:44.549 --> 00:27:46.549 2026 cost is 00:27:46.869 --> 00:27:51.349 13,911 dollars and 92 cents and it goes up to 00:27:52.750 --> 00:27:57.029 14,067 dollars and 24 cents in 00:27:57.029 --> 00:28:06.230 in 2030, which is only a $156 increase over those five years, which is barely a 1% increase. 00:28:06.230 --> 00:28:09.130 So with that, I'll make a motion to approve. 00:28:09.130 --> 00:28:10.529 Thank you. Is there a second? 00:28:10.529 --> 00:28:11.230 Second. 00:28:11.230 --> 00:28:15.970 By Mr. Moderow. Is there any discussion on this? 00:28:15.970 --> 00:28:28.490 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:28:28.490 --> 00:28:31.389 That passes unanimously 13 to 0. Thank you. 00:28:31.389 --> 00:28:33.190 Your next item. 00:28:33.190 --> 00:28:34.389 Yes, Chairman. 00:28:34.389 --> 00:28:38.250 The second one is approval of agreement with Empower Health Services for 00:28:38.250 --> 00:28:43.909 employee wellness screenings. This is a another duplicate we've done for the last 00:28:43.909 --> 00:28:51.710 four or five years here and the cost has stayed pretty steady. I think there's a 00:28:51.710 --> 00:28:55.630 slight increase here a little bit this year, but it's something that we want to 00:28:55.630 --> 00:29:00.429 do to reduce our overall health care costs. So I'll make a motion to approve 00:29:00.429 --> 00:29:04.490 approve please. Thank you. Is there a second? Mr. Whalen, is there any discussion on this item? 00:29:04.490 --> 00:29:21.099 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this item. That also passes 00:29:21.099 --> 00:29:26.960 unanimously. Your next item please. We have another, we have a new approval of 00:29:26.960 --> 00:29:31.519 agreement with Empower Health Services for a walking program for the county 00:29:31.519 --> 00:29:40.079 employees and I think the basic cost here is like $700 flat fee and this will 00:29:40.079 --> 00:29:48.159 help our employees get moving and reduce health costs and get them motivated and 00:29:48.159 --> 00:29:54.400 active. So I'm gonna make a motion to approve. Thank you. Is there a second by 00:29:54.400 --> 00:29:57.799 Mr. Whalen? Is there any discussion? 00:29:57.799 --> 00:30:10.400 by Mr. Whalen. 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? 00:30:15.170 --> 00:30:34.940 Let me shut my microphone off here for you. You want me to shut mine? Yes, we at the department head meeting discussed how what everyone would feel 00:30:35.099 --> 00:30:38.099 would motivate their employees to take part. 00:30:38.099 --> 00:30:40.259 We're going to do teams by department. 00:30:40.259 --> 00:30:42.019 There's a way to average scores, 00:30:42.019 --> 00:30:44.640 so it's fair across the board. 00:30:45.640 --> 00:30:49.859 We've also decided to do like a top earner individually, 00:30:49.859 --> 00:30:53.859 top team, and kind of one random draw 00:30:53.859 --> 00:30:56.480 so that it'll motivate even the people 00:30:56.480 --> 00:31:00.059 that may not think they're gonna be one of the top achievers. 00:31:00.059 --> 00:31:04.220 As long as you meet the expectation of the program, 00:31:04.220 --> 00:31:10.019 you'll you'll be in a drawing for a for a reward as well. I did talk this over 00:31:10.019 --> 00:31:13.420 with Ms. McWright from Diamond Brothers and she thought it was a good good 00:31:13.420 --> 00:31:19.660 incentive good program to to start so. Thank you. Anything else Mr. Newton? 00:31:19.660 --> 00:31:27.140 That's all. Mrs. Williams go ahead. So how many people do you think that are going 00:31:27.140 --> 00:31:33.980 to do this? What are we talking? How much money are we talking? So $700 per 00:31:33.980 --> 00:32:03.980 person. Rate per participant and eligibility. 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. I don't want to steal Mr. Jogerst's thunder there. I mean, I hate to say it, but I don't need the program, this program, to get me motivated 00:32:03.980 --> 00:32:17.960 I was just gonna tease everybody to get on board let's have a team here for the 00:32:17.960 --> 00:32:23.420 County Board to also participate I know a lot of us walk every day and and hey 00:32:23.420 --> 00:32:28.460 let's see how good we can do you will do us some good too so thank you all right 00:32:28.460 --> 00:32:36.860 just so you know I walk 10 miles on Sunday. Well you're on our team then so. Go ahead Mrs. Newcomer. 00:32:36.860 --> 00:32:41.099 Just to kind of add for those of you that were not in the committee when we discussed this, 00:32:41.099 --> 00:32:46.220 it is an app that everyone who takes part will download on their phone. They'll automatically 00:32:46.220 --> 00:32:50.940 track it, log into a website, and keep track of everything. So we're going to do a virtual course 00:32:50.940 --> 00:32:52.940 through different sites within the county. 00:32:56.579 --> 00:32:57.420 All right. 00:32:57.420 --> 00:33:00.660 Anything else from anyone? 00:33:00.660 --> 00:33:12.059 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:33:12.059 --> 00:33:13.539 That also passes unanimously. 00:33:13.539 --> 00:33:14.420 Thank you all for that. 00:33:14.420 --> 00:33:16.819 Mr. Jogerst, any other information out 00:33:16.819 --> 00:33:18.139 of your committee, sir? 00:33:18.139 --> 00:33:18.819 No, that's it. 00:33:18.819 --> 00:33:19.660 Thank you, Chairman. 00:33:19.660 --> 00:33:20.539 All right, very good. 00:33:20.539 --> 00:33:22.900 We'll move on to court services. 00:33:22.900 --> 00:33:25.339 Mr. Diddens, no action items. 00:33:25.339 --> 00:33:28.259 Any information out of your committee? 00:33:28.259 --> 00:33:33.059 Thank you Mr. Chairman. Just want to commend the the individuals that are 00:33:33.059 --> 00:33:37.139 running our court system. They're doing a wonderful job. We have a very dedicated 00:33:37.139 --> 00:33:42.299 staff and I'm very proud to be on this committee. So thank you. 00:33:42.299 --> 00:33:45.599 No, I appreciate the comments and I appreciate your leadership on that 00:33:45.599 --> 00:33:51.019 committee. All right, we'll move on to Nursing Committee. Mrs. Baker, no action 00:33:51.019 --> 00:34:00.170 items information. Yes, Census is at 78 and they hired a new ADON, Assistant 00:34:00.170 --> 00:34:05.089 Director of Nursing, and they hired a new business office manager and other 00:34:05.089 --> 00:34:10.170 than that that's all I have. I think the census was 70 last month, does that sound 00:34:10.170 --> 00:34:15.829 about right? So now it's up to 78. 78. Highest it's been in about five years I 00:34:15.829 --> 00:34:19.090 think, so that's great. All right, thank you very much. We'll 00:34:19.090 --> 00:34:23.489 We'll move on to planning and development, Mrs. Baker, no action items, any information? 00:34:23.489 --> 00:34:26.130 No, because we did not have a meeting. 00:34:26.130 --> 00:34:27.889 Because of lack of quorum, correct? 00:34:27.889 --> 00:34:28.889 Correct. 00:34:28.889 --> 00:34:29.889 All right, very good. 00:34:29.889 --> 00:34:30.889 Thank you. 00:34:30.889 --> 00:34:38.940 Finally, we'll move on to public works, Mr. Brandt, you have a few action items. 00:34:38.940 --> 00:34:40.340 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:34:40.340 --> 00:34:46.679 First one is our resolution for the Highway Department 26-03, which is a full depth reclamation 00:34:46.679 --> 00:34:51.679 of the Cedarville Road, 0.64 miles. 00:34:53.599 --> 00:34:58.079 It is being fully funded 100% by the federal, 00:34:58.079 --> 00:35:01.920 from federal funding back in 2024, 00:35:01.920 --> 00:35:03.579 local project funding grant. 00:35:03.579 --> 00:35:06.500 So with that, I move to approve this resolution. 00:35:06.500 --> 00:35:07.340 Thank you. 00:35:07.340 --> 00:35:08.360 Second by Mr. Jogerst. 00:35:08.360 --> 00:35:12.920 Any discussion? 00:35:12.920 --> 00:35:24.480 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:35:24.480 --> 00:35:25.720 That passes unanimously. 00:35:25.720 --> 00:35:26.559 Thank you all. 00:35:26.559 --> 00:35:28.800 Your next item, please. 00:35:28.800 --> 00:35:32.440 The next item is HD 2604, which is a resolution 00:35:32.440 --> 00:35:35.480 to purchase a new truck. 00:35:35.480 --> 00:35:42.000 This is a cab and chassis through Sourcewell. 00:35:42.000 --> 00:35:46.400 Sourcewell is a company that allows 00:35:46.400 --> 00:35:54.039 us to do requests for proposals and whatnot 00:35:54.039 --> 00:36:01.800 through Source Valley and was checked with Mr. Larson before we went out for a bid on this. 00:36:01.800 --> 00:36:08.599 The bid was awarded to Truck Country of Iowa for $134,906. We'll see how long it takes us to get 00:36:08.599 --> 00:36:16.039 the truck. I think the current estimates right now is it might take the rest of the year. So with that 00:36:16.039 --> 00:36:22.360 I move to approve this resolution. Thank you. Is there a second by Mr. Moderow? Any discussion? 00:36:22.360 --> 00:36:28.840 Mr. Hadley, go ahead sir. What's this truck going to be used for? This is a 00:36:28.840 --> 00:36:34.199 truck that will be a snow plow truck. I have a truck chassis on the back and 00:36:34.199 --> 00:36:43.840 plows. So, can I go ahead? Yes, go ahead sir. So, there was only one bid or this is 00:36:43.840 --> 00:36:52.779 the the best bid or because I was wondering why we didn't go through, you 00:36:52.779 --> 00:36:55.699 you know, Monroe truck bid or something like that. 00:36:55.699 --> 00:36:59.860 I see we're getting out in this truck from Iowa. 00:36:59.860 --> 00:37:02.820 I think we'll let Mr. Rasmussen talk about the benefits 00:37:02.820 --> 00:37:03.659 of Sourcewell. 00:37:03.659 --> 00:37:05.860 He's more familiar with that than I am, so. 00:37:05.860 --> 00:37:08.019 And I might just say something before I see 00:37:08.019 --> 00:37:10.059 that they're adding on tariffs. 00:37:11.260 --> 00:37:12.739 I see we got to pay for that. 00:37:13.820 --> 00:37:16.420 Sourcewell is a method of purchasing. 00:37:16.420 --> 00:37:18.380 It's similar to state bidding. 00:37:18.380 --> 00:37:20.320 It's a joint purchase agreement that, 00:37:20.320 --> 00:37:25.820 but we got it cleared with Mr. Larson that we can go ahead and purchase stuff through that. 00:37:26.820 --> 00:37:32.820 Can we get those type of trucks through state bid also or they don't have those on state bid? 00:37:34.820 --> 00:37:40.820 No, state bid has not been really advantageous for us, but we feel SourceWell works out better for us. 00:37:41.320 --> 00:37:47.820 Have we talked to anybody that's done this before with this company and stuff that they've been very successful on? 00:37:47.820 --> 00:37:49.320 With SourceWell or the... 00:37:49.320 --> 00:37:54.400 yeah I mean you know somebody that's used them before so yes yes and they like 00:37:54.400 --> 00:37:58.880 them and everything yeah the county engineers talk a lot with each other and 00:37:58.880 --> 00:38:06.480 I remember a series of emails a few months ago about using source well some 00:38:06.480 --> 00:38:10.720 some counties allow it some counties don't just depends on and this is the 00:38:10.720 --> 00:38:15.039 first time we used them and I think we've used it before correct we have we've 00:38:15.039 --> 00:38:17.599 We bought a John Deere tractor a couple years back. 00:38:17.599 --> 00:38:19.599 Okay. Thank you. 00:38:19.599 --> 00:38:21.599 Anything else? 00:38:21.599 --> 00:38:23.599 Okay, thank you. 00:38:23.599 --> 00:38:34.840 I just wanted to add on to that. 00:38:34.840 --> 00:38:39.840 So, we said the estimate for this truck probably end of the year. 00:38:39.840 --> 00:38:43.840 If we start looking at other sources, when we have looked at other sources, 00:38:43.840 --> 00:38:47.840 the committee has seen a lot of estimates that are measured in multiple years. 00:38:47.840 --> 00:38:51.840 And when a truck like this is needed, it's needed now. 00:38:51.840 --> 00:38:59.159 so yeah a year other options there's there's lots to look at but then we're 00:38:59.159 --> 00:39:06.079 looking at lots and lots of wait time all right thank you sir and and if I may 00:39:06.079 --> 00:39:10.559 chairman thank you for your addition there Adam but this is to replace a 00:39:10.559 --> 00:39:31.920 a truck that's 1999. So, we're moving up in the year. I'm sorry. No, he's keeping the truck for now and then we will be looking at selling it privately ourselves with once we declare its surplus property. So, that's down the road a little bit. 00:39:31.920 --> 00:39:40.260 Anything else? All right seeing none you may go ahead and vote for this item. 00:39:40.260 --> 00:39:53.220 That passes unanimously. Any other information of your committee sir? Just a 00:39:53.220 --> 00:39:55.820 quick comment. 00:39:55.820 --> 00:40:02.000 Just a quick comment. I want to thank everyone for their support for these resolutions and I will be brief because I know Mrs. Baker is chomping at the bit here. 00:40:02.000 --> 00:40:08.000 But the surefire signs for spring, I saw it this week. 00:40:08.000 --> 00:40:16.000 Robin's in the yard and the road postings went up on 210 miles of highway in the county. 00:40:16.000 --> 00:40:21.199 so if everyone doesn't know what that means we've put weight restrictions on 00:40:21.199 --> 00:40:27.719 all of our roads and that's to preserve the pavement so so yes springs on its way 00:40:27.719 --> 00:40:32.920 that's it Mr. Chairman very good thank you no new business listed on the 00:40:32.920 --> 00:40:39.989 agendas or anything anyone else anyone else would like to bring up seeing none 00:40:39.989 --> 00:40:47.789 is there I would say that was a motion to adjourn by mr. Bush seconded by Mrs. 00:40:47.789 --> 00:40:53.590 Baker, is that correct? Yes. Any discussion? All right, if you would please vote for 00:40:53.590 --> 00:41:07.949 adjournment. That passes unanimously. Thank you everyone.