November, 2015 Meeting of the County Board
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD
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County of Mason )
Proceedings of a meeting of the County Board of Mason County, a meeting begun and held at the courthouse in Havana on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Kenneth Walker. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Roll call was taken with the following members present: KENNETH WALKER, ELDON GARLISCH, RONALD KNOLLENBERG, DOROTHY KREILING, DALE OSING, WILLIAM PARSLEY, TONY GATHMAN, and REBECCA SWITZER eight being present, none absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Garlisch made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Parsley. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Parsley made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Gathman. Motion carried.
APPEARANCES:
RESOLUTION 2015-60 RESOLUTION OF RESPECT FOR JAMES C. GRIFFIN
The board then considered Resolution 2015-60 approving the resolution of respect for James C. Griffin. (see board file for petition) After brief discussion, the following motion was made:
MOTION: Garlisch made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-60. Seconded by Kreiling. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Board then considered the consent agenda as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
REPORTS:
1. October report of County Clerk
2. October report of Treasurer
APPOINTMENTS BY CHAIRMAN:
1. Jeff Smith-Trustee-Imperial Valley Water Authority-exp 12-2018
2. Marty Balbinot-Trustee-Mason District Hospital-exp 10-2018
RESOLUTIONS:
1. 2015-52 Tax Agent Deed-Ricky Whitley-Parcel 011-1513000-Quiver Twp-$655
2. 2015-53 Tax Agent Deed-Ricky Whitley-Parcel 011-1530000-Quiver Twp-$655
3. 2015-54 Tax Agent Deed-Ricky Whitley-Parcel 011-1529000-Quiver Twp-$655
4. 2015-55 Tax Agent Deed-Ricky Whitley-Parcel 011-1510000-Quiver Twp-$655
5. 2015-56 Tax Agent Deed-James Whitley-Parcel 011-1463000-Quiver Twp-$655
6. 2015-57 Tax Agent Deed-James Whitley-Parcel 011-1466000-Quiver Twp-$655
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
(see board file for matters pertaining to the consent agenda)
MOTION: Knollenberg made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Kreiling. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
County Administrator Blessman reported for the Zoning Committee that discussion may need to take place on the abandoned structures in the County. The issue becomes the financial resources in order to take care of these structures.
Mr. Garlisch reported for the License and Animal Control Committee that the Logan/Mason Transportation System is back up and running.
Mr. Knollenberg reported for the Road & Bridge Committee that the final mowings are completed for the year and bridge inspections are taking place.
County Administrator Blessman also reported that work on the budget is finishing up and he will be calling a finance meeting soon.
RESOLUTION 2015-58 AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LOCAL UNIT
The board then considered Resolution 2015-58 approving the authorization of the chairman to execute collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Local Unit. (see board file for petition) After brief discussion, the following motion was made:
MOTION: Garlisch made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-58. Seconded by Osing. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2015-59 AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The board then considered Resolution 2015-59 approving the authorization of the chairman to execute collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters with the Highway Department. (see board file for petition) After brief discussion, the following motion was made:
MOTION: Osing made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-59. Seconded by Kreiling. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
The following motion was then made concerning a list of claims paid in vacation presented to the board for review and approval:
MOTION: Osing made a motion to approve the list of claims. Seconded by Kreiling. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business to conduct, Chairman Walker declared the meeting recessed at 9:27 a.m. until December 8, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.