WEBVTT 00:05:30.000 --> 00:05:55.079 630 p.m. we will go ahead and call the meeting to order if you would please go 00:05:55.079 --> 00:06:09.419 ahead and acknowledge your presence on the voting machine looks like everyone 00:06:09.419 --> 00:06:16.039 is present except Mrs. Deineger and Mr. Fricke. Mr. Jogerst, would you please lead 00:06:16.039 --> 00:06:20.839 us in prayer and Mrs. Baker the Pledge of Allegiance. 00:06:25.079 --> 00:06:47.079 Work with the people of Stevens County, we just ask for your guidance to make the right decision or come to the right decisions for what's best for this county. We just appreciate your help. We just ask you to help us work together as a team and move forward. We love you Lord and we thank you for your grace. Amen. 00:06:55.079 --> 00:07:03.079 for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:07:07.079 --> 00:07:11.079 Can I get an approval for tonight's agenda, please? 00:07:11.079 --> 00:07:13.079 By Mrs. Baker, is there a second? 00:07:13.079 --> 00:07:17.079 By Mr. Diddens, is there any discussion on the agenda? 00:07:19.079 --> 00:07:23.079 Seeing none, if you would go ahead and vote for approval of the agenda. 00:07:25.079 --> 00:07:37.079 I believe that passes unanimously. Thank you. As far as the consent agenda, are 00:07:37.079 --> 00:07:39.959 there any items that would be or any board members would like to have 00:07:39.959 --> 00:07:46.659 removed? Seeing none, is there a motion to approve the consent agenda by Mr. Newton? 00:07:46.659 --> 00:07:54.360 Is there a second by Mr. Brandt? Any discussion on the consent agenda? Seeing 00:07:54.360 --> 00:07:58.040 None, if you would please go ahead and vote for approval of the consent agenda. 00:08:07.319 --> 00:08:11.879 I believe that passes unanimously as well. Is there any public comment tonight? 00:08:15.160 --> 00:08:19.800 Okay, seeing none, we will move on to Sheriff Stovall's employee recognition. 00:08:24.360 --> 00:08:54.360 Thank you Mr. Chairman. Thank you board members. Once again, it gives me great pleasure to recognize our 2025 award winners. In 2022, I boasted that I wanted to be the law enforcement agency and 00:08:54.360 --> 00:09:00.080 that all agencies measured against. Last week I attended the Illinois Sheriff's 00:09:00.080 --> 00:09:06.440 Association Training Conference and we are the talk of the state. From being 00:09:06.440 --> 00:09:10.560 full-staffed to our professional recruitment video, our office 00:09:10.560 --> 00:09:16.180 transparency, and hiring the best and brightest employees, we have the secret 00:09:16.180 --> 00:09:21.360 of law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunicator success and I'm not 00:09:21.360 --> 00:09:29.200 This would not be possible without the Chairman, the Public Safety Chairman Mr. Bush, the Public 00:09:29.200 --> 00:09:33.399 Safety Committee, and all of you as County Board Members. 00:09:33.399 --> 00:09:40.860 I want to thank you for the cooperation and the trust you have given me and my office. 00:09:40.860 --> 00:09:46.000 As I move into the presentation of the awards, you will see the Sheriff's Office Best of 00:09:46.000 --> 00:09:58.519 of the Best of 2025. 00:09:58.519 --> 00:09:59.519 Civilian Employee of the Year 00:09:59.519 --> 00:10:00.019 Clerk. 00:10:00.019 --> 00:10:03.360 Civilian Employee of the Year. 00:10:03.360 --> 00:10:06.279 I proudly present the Civilian Employee of the Year 00:10:06.279 --> 00:10:10.199 to Social Service Administrator Erica Erickson 00:10:10.199 --> 00:10:13.480 for an overall willingness to go an extra mile while exhibiting 00:10:13.480 --> 00:10:16.299 an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, 00:10:16.299 --> 00:10:19.600 and respect for all members of the community and the office. 00:10:19.600 --> 00:10:20.600 Thank you, Erica. 00:10:20.600 --> 00:10:36.759 Correction's Officer of the Year, I present Correction's Officer, Jacob Hine, for an overall 00:10:36.759 --> 00:10:41.480 willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, exhibiting an exceptional work ethic, 00:10:41.480 --> 00:10:46.120 positive attitude, and respect for all members of the community and the office. 00:10:46.120 --> 00:10:56.319 Thank you, Jacob Hine. 00:10:56.319 --> 00:10:58.600 Exceptional Service Award. 00:10:58.600 --> 00:11:01.600 I'm proud to present Deputy Matt Carpenter. 00:11:01.600 --> 00:11:07.200 Deputy Matt Carpenter is the exceptional service medal for his courageous and selfless actions 00:11:07.200 --> 00:11:11.439 at Willow Lake on December 24th, 2025. 00:11:11.439 --> 00:11:16.840 Without Hesitation, Deputy Carpenter Alongside, a Citizen, utilized a rowboat to navigate a 00:11:16.840 --> 00:11:21.200 partially ice-covered lake and successfully rescued a dog that had fallen through the 00:11:21.200 --> 00:11:26.480 ice, resulting in the animal's safe recovery without injury and without harm to any citizens 00:11:26.480 --> 00:11:27.839 or responders. 00:11:27.839 --> 00:11:31.279 The family was very happy getting their dog back. 00:11:31.279 --> 00:11:36.279 Thank you, Matt. 00:11:36.279 --> 00:12:06.279 Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Award, or better known as ACE. Once again, the second in a row, Deputy Jordan Brickson. For exceptional dedication and outstanding achievement in the aggressive criminal enforcement program, Deputy Brickson is recognized for his commitment to enhancing traffic safety and criminal apprehension through proactive enforcement and 00:12:06.279 --> 00:12:13.600 Investigative Efforts, Diligence in Looking Beyond the Ticket has significantly contributed 00:12:13.600 --> 00:12:16.559 to the safety and security of our community. 00:12:16.559 --> 00:12:28.879 Thank you, Deputy, for your excellent work. 00:12:28.879 --> 00:12:33.059 The Sheriff and Deputy of the Year. 00:12:33.059 --> 00:12:35.759 This is something all of you had something to do with. 00:12:35.759 --> 00:12:43.440 I'm very happy that you decided to go this route with our Special Victims Unit. 00:12:43.440 --> 00:12:48.240 I'm proud to present our Special Victims Unit Investigator Corinne Brickson for an overall 00:12:48.240 --> 00:12:52.639 willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty while exhibiting exceptional work 00:12:52.639 --> 00:12:57.319 ethic, positive attitude, and respect for all members of the community and office. 00:12:57.319 --> 00:13:03.120 Now with that said, not that anyone else here has done anything less, but Corinne has taken 00:13:03.120 --> 00:13:07.720 that program that all of you voted allowed me to have a position there and taken our 00:13:07.720 --> 00:13:15.120 Special Victims Unit to all of the survivors of crimes and has done a wonderful job keeping 00:13:15.120 --> 00:13:19.960 the Stevenson County and its citizens safe and prosecutions moving forward against these 00:13:19.960 --> 00:13:20.960 people. 00:13:20.960 --> 00:13:30.639 Corinne, thank you so much. 00:13:30.639 --> 00:13:33.039 Last is the Manager of the Year. 00:13:33.039 --> 00:13:37.879 I'm proud to present Lieutenant Michael Bacchus this award for consistently going above and 00:13:37.879 --> 00:13:44.019 beyond the call of duty while exhibiting strong leadership qualities and exceptional work ethic, 00:13:44.019 --> 00:13:48.919 positive attitude and respect for all members of the community and this office. 00:13:48.919 --> 00:13:53.919 Just to show he's down at the conference, bettering his skills to all of these people. 00:13:53.919 --> 00:14:03.159 So I'm proud to give Mike that award tonight. 00:14:03.159 --> 00:14:09.399 In closing, I made a big deal out of SPU, but all of you were a big part of getting 00:14:09.399 --> 00:14:15.799 us our victim's unit, our crime suppression unit, and our social services person. 00:14:15.799 --> 00:14:21.200 All of you voted for me and had the confidence in me to start those programs, was able to 00:14:21.200 --> 00:14:51.039 Thank you, Sheriff Stovall. I appreciate you setting the level of excellence and making 00:14:51.039 --> 00:15:19.359 Director, Director, Williams, Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Board of Appeals held its 00:15:19.360 --> 00:15:25.799 hearing on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 with a full quorum. The first hearing for the evening 00:15:25.799 --> 00:15:31.120 was for Mike and Nicole Kalos, who are requesting a special use permit to allow for the construction 00:15:31.120 --> 00:15:37.120 of a single-family dwelling located in the Egg District, located at 9251 West Cedarville 00:15:37.120 --> 00:15:45.400 Road, Lena. Testimony was received and neighboring property representative raised a concern. 00:15:45.399 --> 00:15:50.120 The ZBA recommends approval of this board, subject to condition that the soil burying 00:15:50.120 --> 00:15:51.120 be completed. 00:15:51.120 --> 00:15:58.279 Is there a motion to approve by Mr. Jogerst, is there a second by Mr. Newton, is there 00:15:58.279 --> 00:15:59.279 any discussion? 00:15:59.279 --> 00:16:04.919 Could you fill in on what the objection was? 00:16:04.919 --> 00:16:10.240 Yes, she was just concerned with property adjacent to the property in question. 00:16:10.240 --> 00:16:13.279 She has a creek that runs through it and livestock. 00:16:13.279 --> 00:16:21.839 they wanted to make sure that the drain field for the septic wasn't going towards that creek. 00:16:21.839 --> 00:16:23.319 They will be getting their spell warning. 00:16:23.319 --> 00:16:24.319 Yes. 00:16:24.319 --> 00:16:49.120 The second hearing for the night was Vinny Lingle, who is required a special use to operate 00:16:49.120 --> 00:16:56.799 Day Dog Boarding, Daycare, and Grooming Facility, located at 9350 North Unity Road, Winslow. 00:16:56.799 --> 00:17:01.440 Testimony was heard and one objection was raised, the ZBA recommends approval by this 00:17:01.440 --> 00:17:02.440 board. 00:17:02.440 --> 00:17:08.599 Is there a motion to approve by Mr. Diddens, is there a second, Mr. Jogerst, Mrs. Williams, 00:17:08.599 --> 00:17:09.599 did you have a question? 00:17:09.599 --> 00:17:15.720 My question was from the last one, but it will apply to this one, what's the objection? 00:17:15.720 --> 00:17:16.720 Sure. 00:17:16.720 --> 00:17:23.519 Landowner was concerned of the parking. They were going to coordinate with each other and 00:17:23.519 --> 00:17:27.920 exchange numbers to make sure they had each other's contact if something did happen like 00:17:27.920 --> 00:17:34.960 there was excessive parking. Any other discussion? Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote. 00:17:46.720 --> 00:17:51.720 that also passes unanimously thank you and the final item please excuse me the 00:17:51.720 --> 00:17:55.799 final hearing of the evening was for Kyler and Dana Mears they're requesting 00:17:55.799 --> 00:18:00.079 a special use permit to build a single family dwelling excuse me in the AG 00:18:00.079 --> 00:18:07.159 district located at 8706 East right out Illinois testimony was heard and no 00:18:07.159 --> 00:18:11.599 objections were raised the ZBA recommends approval by this board sir 00:18:11.599 --> 00:18:15.759 Senator, motion to approve. 00:18:15.759 --> 00:18:17.920 Mrs. Williams, second by Mrs. Hayes. 00:18:17.920 --> 00:18:21.440 Mr. Newton, did you have a question? 00:18:21.440 --> 00:18:22.440 Okay. 00:18:22.440 --> 00:18:23.440 Any other discussion? 00:18:23.440 --> 00:18:32.960 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this item. 00:18:32.960 --> 00:18:47.480 and that passes unanimously. Any other information? No, sir. All right. Thank you very much. Appreciate 00:18:47.480 --> 00:18:53.480 it. We honor the Chairman's report. The NACO Legislative Conference is being held February 00:18:53.480 --> 00:18:58.200 21st through the 24th. Ms. Newton, thank you very much for representing Stevenson County 00:18:58.200 --> 00:19:03.539 out there. Look forward to hearing what what you learned from out there. As I 00:19:03.539 --> 00:19:07.160 mentioned last month, the UCCI Legislative Conference is scheduled for 00:19:07.160 --> 00:19:13.360 April 14th and 15th. They are accepting registrations already. It's a pretty well 00:19:13.360 --> 00:19:17.039 attended event, so if you have interest in going, I know Mr. Bush has already 00:19:17.039 --> 00:19:21.000 reached out to me. I would recommend that you let me know sooner than later so 00:19:21.000 --> 00:19:24.780 that we make sure we can get accommodations. And then finally, the 00:19:24.779 --> 00:19:31.220 and 2026 Leadership Academy program scheduled for May 31st, June 2nd, June 28th through 00:19:31.220 --> 00:19:33.139 the 30th. 00:19:33.139 --> 00:19:39.860 Many of us have attended that in the past worthwhile event, so I would recommend if 00:19:39.860 --> 00:19:45.539 anyone has interest to please let me know and we'll get you registered for that as well. 00:19:45.539 --> 00:19:48.819 With that, we'll move on to the appointments. 00:19:48.820 --> 00:19:57.500 There are two, I would like to have these separated if that is okay with the board. 00:19:57.500 --> 00:20:00.019 So we'll move to the first one, the approval of the appoint- 00:20:00.019 --> 00:20:08.379 and the first one is the approval of the appointment of Renata Hepler to the Mental Health Board 00:20:08.379 --> 00:20:17.019 by Mr. Bush, second. Second by Mrs. Baker. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, you may 00:20:17.019 --> 00:20:28.940 Go ahead and vote. 00:20:28.940 --> 00:20:30.539 That passes unanimously. 00:20:30.539 --> 00:20:41.980 The next is the approval of the appointment of Diane Yokum to the Mental Health Board. 00:20:41.980 --> 00:20:43.539 Motion by Mr. Moderow to approve. 00:20:43.539 --> 00:20:59.220 there a second second by mr. Newton is there any discussion let me let me get 00:20:59.220 --> 00:21:12.160 your microphone on mr. Newton if you can give me just a second here there thank 00:21:12.160 --> 00:21:19.599 Quick question, has she served on this board or any other board before? 00:21:19.599 --> 00:21:28.079 I can't speak to any other board, but no, she has not served on the 708 board previously. 00:21:28.079 --> 00:21:29.759 Anything else, Mr. Newton? 00:21:29.759 --> 00:21:30.759 No. 00:21:30.759 --> 00:21:31.759 Thank you. 00:21:31.759 --> 00:21:34.519 Mrs. Hayes, go ahead. 00:21:34.519 --> 00:21:36.000 Thank you, Chairman. 00:21:36.000 --> 00:21:41.119 I'll be voting no tonight. 00:21:41.119 --> 00:21:49.279 Ms. Yocum, a couple years ago during a political campaign drove by my house and she took a 00:21:49.279 --> 00:21:55.839 picture of it and put it up on Facebook with my address. 00:21:55.839 --> 00:22:03.359 I questioned the safety of that judgment call and I questioned, well the judgment too, who 00:22:03.359 --> 00:22:06.359 does that? 00:22:06.359 --> 00:22:07.359 Thank you. 00:22:07.359 --> 00:22:18.359 All right, I would also like to speak with this Mr. Whalen, would you mind coming up and sitting in my seat while I address this podium? 00:22:25.359 --> 00:22:34.359 Pretty sure most of you know this, but the role of the 708 Board is to evaluate the need of agencies in Stevenson County 00:22:34.359 --> 00:22:39.559 County, and how those dollars they are levied for the 708 board are distributed. 00:22:39.559 --> 00:22:42.680 There's currently nine local agencies. 00:22:42.680 --> 00:22:49.559 If you look at this resume, the skills that would be brought to the 708 board, a calm 00:22:49.559 --> 00:22:55.759 and thoughtful demeanor, cultural sensitivity and intelligence, deep empathy, compassion 00:22:55.759 --> 00:23:01.160 and good listening skills, concerns for just and fair treatment of all human beings and 00:23:01.160 --> 00:23:05.240 their needs, the ability to work with different people from a variety of 00:23:05.240 --> 00:23:12.240 different backgrounds. Comments that I have personally read on social media over 00:23:12.240 --> 00:23:17.619 the last several years would say otherwise, especially if you do not align 00:23:17.619 --> 00:23:24.880 politically or ideology. Labels seem to be far more important than the overall 00:23:24.880 --> 00:23:32.240 All Need of the People. Terms like fascist, Nazis have all been used on social media to 00:23:32.240 --> 00:23:40.559 describe people of an opposing political party, regardless of the person. I very much have 00:23:40.559 --> 00:23:45.039 in doubt the judgment of any individual that would use terms like that when it comes to 00:23:45.039 --> 00:23:51.799 mental health or the betterment of the community. So I too will be voting no on this tonight. 00:23:51.799 --> 00:24:02.079 Thank you. 00:24:02.079 --> 00:24:03.960 Thank you, Mr. Whalen. 00:24:03.960 --> 00:24:08.920 Any other discussion? 00:24:08.920 --> 00:24:17.920 Seeing none, you may vote. 00:24:17.920 --> 00:24:30.159 and it appears that motion is to approve is defeated if I'm looking at this 00:24:30.159 --> 00:24:37.639 correctly there was only one yes vote and that was Mrs. Williams. Is that 00:24:37.639 --> 00:24:44.679 correct? Did anyone else vote yes besides Mrs. Williams? Okay thank you. All right 00:24:44.680 --> 00:24:51.680 Alright, we'll move on to action items and information from standing committees. First up is Mr. Whalen for Finance. No action items. 00:24:51.680 --> 00:24:54.180 Do you have any information out of your committee, sir? 00:24:54.180 --> 00:24:55.180 Not at this time, sir. 00:24:55.180 --> 00:25:03.180 Alright, thank you very much. Move on to public property and safety. Mr. Bush, it appears you have three action items. 00:25:03.180 --> 00:25:07.180 I have three pretty much all combined together here. 00:25:07.180 --> 00:25:12.180 Let me get your microphone turned on real quick, Mr. Bush. Sorry about that. Go ahead, sir. 00:25:12.180 --> 00:25:15.740 Yeah, we have three, but they're pretty much all combined 00:25:15.740 --> 00:25:17.340 together here. 00:25:17.340 --> 00:25:23.019 What it is, the contract, FOP was supposed 00:25:23.019 --> 00:25:27.259 to be included in the new union contract for the sheriff, which 00:25:27.259 --> 00:25:27.779 wasn't. 00:25:27.779 --> 00:25:30.340 So it had to be implemented. 00:25:30.340 --> 00:25:37.539 And also, it was talked about the no employee will receive 00:25:37.539 --> 00:25:39.440 Seniority Credit. 00:25:39.440 --> 00:25:42.500 No employee will receive seniority credit 00:25:42.500 --> 00:25:46.659 if they all are not getting paid for a extended amount of time. 00:25:46.659 --> 00:25:51.980 That's in case of an officer or something to get injured 00:25:51.980 --> 00:25:57.299 and used up all their FMLA's and sick leave and everything else 00:25:57.299 --> 00:26:04.139 that now that they will not receive seniority. 00:26:04.139 --> 00:26:07.700 There were some concerns with some committee members, 00:26:07.700 --> 00:26:14.180 but the union agreed with it, so we had no other choice. 00:26:14.180 --> 00:26:17.619 There was also a mention of Officer Erin Kordy, 00:26:17.619 --> 00:26:20.460 I think I hope I'm pronouncing her right, 00:26:20.460 --> 00:26:23.900 who was mistakenly placed on the list due to an incorrect number 00:26:23.900 --> 00:26:27.860 of service years contracted. 00:26:27.860 --> 00:26:31.220 The emergency response team will now receive time 00:26:31.220 --> 00:26:33.299 and a half comp time for training. 00:26:34.299 --> 00:26:39.299 So with that, can I, on all three contracts, I so move. 00:26:41.500 --> 00:26:44.420 Okay, so the motion is to approve all three memorandums. 00:26:44.420 --> 00:26:45.980 Is there a second by Mr. Jogerst? 00:26:45.980 --> 00:26:47.539 Is there any discussion? 00:26:50.339 --> 00:26:52.500 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote. 00:27:01.220 --> 00:27:10.420 and that passes unanimously. Thank you, Mr. Bush. Any other information out of your committee, sir? No. All right. Thank you very much. 00:27:10.420 --> 00:27:16.420 Move on to administration. Mr. Jogerst, you have three action items, I believe. 00:27:16.420 --> 00:27:27.819 Yes. Thank you, Chairman. First one is approval of agreement with DevNet for KAMA and with EDGE license maintenance and support. 00:27:27.819 --> 00:27:34.619 This, this is our assessor says this is a renewal contract we've had in place for about 15 years. 00:27:34.619 --> 00:27:40.420 Her office, the County Clerk's office and the Treasurer's office all use this software for their work. 00:27:40.420 --> 00:27:47.220 This is a five-year contract was reviewed and will be good through 20, 2030, excuse me. 00:27:47.220 --> 00:28:09.519 and 2026 cost is $13,911.92 and it goes up to $14,067.24 in 2030, which is only a $156 increase over those five years, which is barely a 1% increase. 00:28:09.519 --> 00:28:13.019 So with that, I'll make a motion to approve. 00:28:13.019 --> 00:28:14.220 Thank you. Is there a second? 00:28:14.220 --> 00:28:15.220 Second. 00:28:15.220 --> 00:28:22.220 and Mr. Moderow. Is there any discussion on this? Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:28:32.220 --> 00:28:36.220 And that passes unanimously 13-0. Thank you. Your next item. 00:28:37.220 --> 00:28:44.220 Yes, Chairman. The second one is approval of agreement with Empower Health Services for Employee Wellness Screenings. 00:28:44.220 --> 00:28:49.660 This is a another duplicate we've done for the last four or five years here and 00:28:49.660 --> 00:28:56.579 the cost has stayed pretty steady. I think there's a slight increase here a 00:28:56.579 --> 00:29:01.059 little bit this year, but it's something that we want to do to reduce our overall 00:29:01.059 --> 00:29:05.500 health care costs. So I'll make a motion to approve please. Thank you. 00:29:05.500 --> 00:29:08.860 Is there a second? Mr. Whalen, is there any discussion on this item? 00:29:08.860 --> 00:29:14.860 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this item. 00:29:23.860 --> 00:29:27.860 And that also passes unanimously. Your next item, please. 00:29:27.860 --> 00:29:36.860 We have a new approval of agreement with Empower Health Services for a walking program for the county employees. 00:29:36.860 --> 00:29:41.860 and I think the basic cost here is like $700 flat fee 00:29:43.200 --> 00:29:46.759 and this will help our employees get moving 00:29:46.759 --> 00:29:51.759 and reduce health costs and get them motivated and active. 00:29:52.639 --> 00:29:55.960 So I'm gonna make a motion to approve. 00:29:55.960 --> 00:29:56.800 Thank you. 00:29:56.800 --> 00:29:59.159 Is there a second by Mr. Whalen? 00:29:59.159 --> 00:30:00.259 Is there any discussion? 00:30:00.259 --> 00:30:16.700 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? 00:30:21.579 --> 00:30:23.579 Let me shut my microphone off here for you. 00:30:23.579 --> 00:30:31.579 Do you want me to shut mine? 00:30:31.579 --> 00:30:35.579 There we go. 00:30:35.579 --> 00:30:39.579 Yes, we at the department head meeting discussed how what 00:30:39.579 --> 00:30:43.579 everyone would feel would motivate their employees to take 00:30:43.579 --> 00:30:47.579 part. We're going to do teams by department. There's a way to 00:30:47.579 --> 00:30:51.579 average scores so it's fair across the board. 00:30:51.579 --> 00:31:05.579 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 one of the top achievers. 00:31:05.579 --> 00:31:14.579 As long as you meet the expectation of the program, you'll be in a drawing for a reward as well. 00:31:14.579 --> 00:31:22.279 I did talk this over with Ms. McWright from Diamond Brothers, and she thought it was a good, good incentive, good program to start, so. 00:31:23.859 --> 00:31:24.359 Thank you. 00:31:24.900 --> 00:31:26.099 Anything else, Mr. Newton? 00:31:26.420 --> 00:31:26.920 That's all. 00:31:27.859 --> 00:31:29.700 All right, Mrs. Williams, go ahead. 00:31:31.299 --> 00:31:34.099 So how many people do you think that are going to do this? 00:31:35.299 --> 00:31:36.099 What are we talking? 00:31:36.619 --> 00:31:37.980 How much money are we talking? 00:31:38.940 --> 00:31:40.779 So, $700 per person? 00:31:41.039 --> 00:31:41.539 No, no. 00:31:41.940 --> 00:31:44.059 Black, total, $700 total. 00:31:44.579 --> 00:31:47.759 Great Per-Participant in Eligible Living. 00:31:49.539 --> 00:31:52.380 So it's $700 for the county as a whole. 00:31:52.380 --> 00:31:54.599 We gave the employee numbers. 00:31:55.819 --> 00:32:00.819 There was a request also made for the County Board 00:32:00.819 --> 00:32:04.500 to have a team, if they so choose, involved. 00:32:04.500 --> 00:32:06.700 I don't want to steal Mr. Jogerst's thunder there. 00:32:06.700 --> 00:32:09.019 I mean, I hate to say it, but I don't need the program, 00:32:09.019 --> 00:32:11.299 this program to get me motivated to walk. 00:32:11.299 --> 00:32:12.259 That's my point. 00:32:12.259 --> 00:32:24.220 I was just gonna tease everybody to get on board let's have a team here for the 00:32:24.220 --> 00:32:29.680 County Board to also participate I know a lot of us walk every day and and hey 00:32:29.680 --> 00:32:34.579 let's see how good we can do you will do us something good too so thank you all 00:32:34.579 --> 00:32:39.980 right just so you know I walk ten miles on Sunday well you're on our team then 00:32:39.980 --> 00:32:42.980 Go ahead, Mrs. Newcomer. 00:32:42.980 --> 00:32:45.980 Just to kind of add for those of you that were not in the 00:32:45.980 --> 00:32:48.980 committee when we discussed this, it is an app that 00:32:48.980 --> 00:32:51.980 everyone who takes part will download on their phone. 00:32:51.980 --> 00:32:54.980 It will automatically track it, log into a website, and 00:32:54.980 --> 00:32:55.980 keep track of everything. 00:32:55.980 --> 00:32:57.980 So, we're going to do a virtual course through different 00:32:57.980 --> 00:33:02.980 sites within the county. 00:33:02.980 --> 00:33:03.980 All right. 00:33:03.980 --> 00:33:06.980 Anything else from anyone? 00:33:06.980 --> 00:33:09.579 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:33:18.339 --> 00:33:19.819 That also passes unanimously. 00:33:19.819 --> 00:33:20.700 Thank you all for that. 00:33:20.700 --> 00:33:24.420 Mr. Jogerst, any other information out of your committee, sir? 00:33:24.420 --> 00:33:25.099 No, that's it. 00:33:25.099 --> 00:33:25.980 Thank you, Chairman. 00:33:25.980 --> 00:33:26.819 All right, very good. 00:33:26.819 --> 00:33:29.180 We'll move on to court services. 00:33:29.180 --> 00:33:31.619 Mr. Diddens, no action items. 00:33:31.619 --> 00:33:34.660 Any information out of your committee? 00:33:34.660 --> 00:33:36.259 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:33:36.259 --> 00:33:41.579 Just want to commend the individuals that are running our court system. 00:33:41.579 --> 00:33:42.700 They're doing a wonderful job. 00:33:42.700 --> 00:33:47.819 We have a very dedicated staff, and I'm very proud to be on this committee. 00:33:47.819 --> 00:33:49.059 So thank you. 00:33:49.059 --> 00:33:53.259 No, I appreciate the comments, and I appreciate your leadership on that committee. 00:33:53.259 --> 00:33:55.539 All right, we'll move on to Nursing Committee. 00:33:55.539 --> 00:34:01.420 Mrs. Baker, no action items, information? 00:34:01.420 --> 00:34:12.699 Yes, Census is at 78, and they hired a new ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing, and they hired a new Business Office Manager, and other than that, that's all I have. 00:34:12.699 --> 00:34:23.460 I think the Census was 70 last month, does that sound about right? Correct. So now it's up to 78. 78. Highest it's been in about five years, I think, so that's great. 00:34:23.460 --> 00:34:29.659 Alright, thank you very much. We'll move on to Planning and Development, Mrs. Baker. No action items, any information? 00:34:29.659 --> 00:34:31.659 No, because we did not have a meeting. 00:34:31.659 --> 00:34:33.659 Because of lack of quorum, correct? 00:34:33.659 --> 00:34:34.659 Correct. 00:34:34.659 --> 00:34:36.659 Alright, very good. Thank you. 00:34:36.659 --> 00:34:38.659 Finally, we'll move on to Public Works. 00:34:38.659 --> 00:34:42.659 Mr. Brandt, you have a few action items. 00:34:44.659 --> 00:34:46.659 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:34:46.659 --> 00:34:50.659 First one is our resolution for the Highway Department 26-03, 00:34:50.659 --> 00:34:54.659 which is a full depth reclamation of the Cedarville Road, 00:34:54.659 --> 00:34:59.659 6.64 miles. 00:34:59.900 --> 00:35:04.380 It is being fully funded 100% by the federal, 00:35:04.380 --> 00:35:08.220 from federal funding back in 2024, 00:35:08.220 --> 00:35:09.900 local project funding grant. 00:35:09.900 --> 00:35:12.820 So with that, I move to approve this resolution. 00:35:12.820 --> 00:35:13.639 Thank you. 00:35:13.639 --> 00:35:14.659 Second by Mr. Jogerst. 00:35:14.659 --> 00:35:15.760 Any discussion? 00:35:19.239 --> 00:35:22.340 Seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this. 00:35:24.659 --> 00:35:54.659 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. This is a cab and chassis through Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a company that allows us to do 00:35:54.659 --> 00:36:24.659 Request for Proposals and whatnot through SourceVal, SourceVal, it was checked with Mr. Larson before we went out for a bid on this, the bid was awarded to Truck Country of 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 00:36:24.659 --> 00:36:25.860 Thank you, is there a second? 00:36:25.860 --> 00:36:26.699 Second. 00:36:26.699 --> 00:36:29.500 By Mr. Moderow, any discussion? 00:36:29.500 --> 00:36:32.159 Mr. Hadley, go ahead, sir. 00:36:32.159 --> 00:36:34.619 What's this truck gonna be used for? 00:36:34.619 --> 00:36:37.940 This is a truck that will be a snow plow truck. 00:36:37.940 --> 00:36:42.059 I have a truck chassis on the back and plows. 00:36:42.059 --> 00:36:44.699 So, can I go ahead? 00:36:44.699 --> 00:36:45.619 Yes, go ahead, sir. 00:36:45.619 --> 00:36:50.619 So, there was only one bid or this is the best bid or? 00:36:54.659 --> 00:37:01.900 Because I was wondering why we didn't go through, you know, Monroe truck bid or something like that. 00:37:01.900 --> 00:37:05.739 I see we're getting out in this truck from Iowa. 00:37:05.739 --> 00:37:09.659 I think we'll let Mr. Rasmussen talk to about the benefits of source well. 00:37:09.659 --> 00:37:11.460 He's more familiar with that than I am. 00:37:11.460 --> 00:37:16.019 So, and I might just say something before I see that they're adding on tariffs. 00:37:16.019 --> 00:37:19.099 I see we got to pay for that. 00:37:19.099 --> 00:37:22.659 Source well is a method of purchasing. 00:37:22.659 --> 00:37:24.619 It's similar to a state bidding. 00:37:24.619 --> 00:37:28.460 It's a joint purchase agreement that we got a clear 00:37:28.460 --> 00:37:30.360 with Mr. Larson that we can go ahead 00:37:30.360 --> 00:37:32.139 and purchase stuff through that. 00:37:33.099 --> 00:37:37.300 Can we get those type of trucks through state bid also 00:37:37.300 --> 00:37:39.179 or they don't have those on state bid? 00:37:41.019 --> 00:37:44.780 No, state bid has not been really advantageous for us, 00:37:44.780 --> 00:37:47.780 but we feel so far as well works out better for us. 00:37:47.780 --> 00:37:50.480 Have we talked to anybody that's done this before 00:37:50.480 --> 00:37:54.280 with this company and stuff, that they've been very successful. 00:37:54.280 --> 00:37:55.679 With Sourcewell or the? 00:37:55.679 --> 00:37:58.760 Yeah, I mean, you know, somebody that's used them before, 00:37:58.760 --> 00:38:00.260 Sourcewell. Yes, yes. 00:38:00.260 --> 00:38:01.420 And they like them and everything. 00:38:01.420 --> 00:38:05.400 Yeah, the county engineers talk a lot with each other. 00:38:05.400 --> 00:38:09.039 And I remember a series of emails a few months ago 00:38:09.039 --> 00:38:12.539 about using Sourcewell. 00:38:12.539 --> 00:38:14.880 Some counties allow it, some counties don't. 00:38:14.880 --> 00:38:16.480 Just depends on. 00:38:16.480 --> 00:38:18.940 And this is the first time we used them? 00:38:18.940 --> 00:38:20.179 I think we'd used it before. 00:38:20.179 --> 00:38:23.780 Correct. We bought a John Deere tractor a couple years back. 00:38:23.780 --> 00:38:25.780 Okay. Thank you. 00:38:25.780 --> 00:38:27.780 Anything else? 00:38:27.780 --> 00:38:29.780 Okay. Thank you. 00:38:29.780 --> 00:38:31.780 Thank you, Dale. Appreciate it. 00:38:31.780 --> 00:38:33.779 Mr. Modeler, go ahead. 00:38:33.779 --> 00:38:35.779 Sorry, give me one second here. 00:38:37.779 --> 00:38:41.779 I just wanted to add on to that. 00:38:41.779 --> 00:38:49.779 So we said the estimate for this truck, probably end of the year, if we start looking at other sources, when we have looked at other sources, 00:38:49.779 --> 00:38:58.980 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. 00:38:58.980 --> 00:39:09.779 So a year, other options, there's lots to look at, but then we're looking at lots and lots of wait time. 00:39:09.779 --> 00:39:11.279 All right. Thank you, sir. 00:39:11.279 --> 00:39:15.279 And if I may, Chairman, thank you for your addition there, Adam. 00:39:15.279 --> 00:39:19.679 But this is to replace a truck that's 1999. 00:39:19.679 --> 00:39:38.279 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 it surplus property. So that's down the road a little bit. 00:39:39.679 --> 00:39:41.279 All right, anything else? 00:39:42.579 --> 00:39:46.579 All right, seeing none, you may go ahead and vote for this item. 00:39:49.679 --> 00:40:00.179 That passes unanimously. Any other information of your committee, sir? Just a quick comment. 00:40:00.179 --> 00:40:01.059 of your committee, sir? 00:40:01.059 --> 00:40:02.219 Just a quick comment. 00:40:02.219 --> 00:40:04.059 I want to thank everyone for their support 00:40:04.059 --> 00:40:06.419 for these resolutions, and I will be briefed 00:40:06.419 --> 00:40:10.980 because I know Mrs. Baker is chomping at the bit here. 00:40:10.980 --> 00:40:17.019 But the surefire signs for spring, I saw it this week. 00:40:17.019 --> 00:40:20.419 Robin's in the yard, and the road postings 00:40:20.419 --> 00:40:24.259 went up on 210 miles of highway in the county. 00:40:24.259 --> 00:40:27.500 So if everyone doesn't know what that means, 00:40:27.500 --> 00:40:31.460 We've put lightweight restrictions on all of our roads and that's to preserve the 00:40:31.460 --> 00:40:37.659 pavement. So yes, springs on its way. That's it, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. 00:40:37.659 --> 00:40:41.940 Very good. Thank you. No new business listed on the agenda. Is there anything 00:40:41.940 --> 00:40:51.659 anyone else would like to bring up? Seeing none, is there... I would 00:40:51.659 --> 00:40:56.659 say that was a motion to adjourn by Mr. Bush, seconded by Mrs. Baker. Is that 00:40:56.659 --> 00:41:12.679 Correct? Any discussion? If you would please vote for adjournment. That passes 00:41:12.679 --> 00:41:16.219 unanimously. Thank you everyone.