Recessed Session Full Board Meeting Minutes

The Jefferson County Board met in Recessed Session on Monday, August 25, 2014, in the
Jefferson County Board Room, located on the lower level of the County Courthouse.
Chairman Robert White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
County Clerk Connie Simmons called the roll:
Board Members present: Jeff Williams, Bob Watt, Don Rector, Joey McDermott (arrived 8:53
p.m.), James Malone, John Keele, Wayne Hicks, Tommy Hayes (arrived 7:20 p.m.), Joyce
Damron, Randy Edwards, Steve Draege, and Robert White (12)
Board Members absent: Jim Laird (1)
The invocation was given by Rector, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by White.
Public Input
Soft Landing Labs (Abdul & Kareem Fahmy) spoke to the Board regarding their bid for a
medical cannabis lab in Jefferson County. The State will only issue one per State Police District,
and Perry County is our only competitor at this time. The State of Illinois requires a two million
dollar security bond/escrow account. They would build a 25,000 square foot facility, with
expansion of 100,000 square feet, bringing 20 sustaining jobs plus construction jobs. They would
request a letter of recommendation from the County Board within two weeks. The Board could
require an annual “hosting” fee/license.
(Hayes arrived 7:20 p.m.)
Board Member and Chairman comments
White stated there are other possible developments coming to Jefferson County. More info when
available.
Motion by Watt seconded by Hayes to approve the July 28, 2014, Recessed Session Full Board
Meeting Minutes.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Services Committee did not meet this month due to a lack of business.
Motion by White seconded by Edwards to accept the Public Defenders’ Reports as presented.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Fiscal Committee Chair Watt presented the minutes from the August 21, 2014, Committee
Meeting. They also had workshop meetings on July 28th and August 4th.
Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the claims as adjusted if sufficient funds are
present.
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Watt moves seconded by Edwards to approve the Payroll Distribution Report as presented.
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Watt moves seconded by Hayes to approve the Pre-Paid Claims Report as presented.
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Technology Committee Chair Keele stated this Committee did not meet this month due to a
lack of business.
Courthouse Renovation Committee Chair Edwards stated this Committee did not meet this
month due to a lack of funds.
Public Safety Committee Chair Hayes stated this Committee did not meet this month due to a
lack of business.
Motion by Hayes seconded by Malone to approve the Animal Shelter Report as presented.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Highway Committee Chair Draege presented the minutes from the August 20, 2014, Committee
Meeting. These minutes were corrected to read recessed instead of adjourned.
Draege moves seconded by Edwards to approve the monthly Highway claims as presented.
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Draege moves seconded by Keele to award the monthly fuel to Synenery at the price of $2.9444
per gallon for diesel, and $2.6870 per gallon for gasohol.
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (10 aye – 0 nay – 1 abstain Edwards)
Land, Tax and Appointments Committee Chair Williams presented the minutes from the
August 21, 2014, Committee Meeting.
Williams moves seconded by Draege to re-appoint Mary Beth Mezo to the Jefferson County
Merit Commission for a 6 year term.
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain) Chairman White re-appoints.
Williams moves seconded by Hicks to re-appoint Steve Bumpus, Herman Goddard, Cindy
Ford and Allan Pierce to the Round Knoll Cemetery Board.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain) Chairman White re-appoints.
Motion by Rector seconded by Hayes to approve the minutes from the Fiscal Committee
Workshop Meetings held on July 28, 2014, and August 4, 2014.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Motion by Watt seconded by Edwards to approve all Committee Reports as
presented/amended.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
(Rector left the meeting at 8:02 p.m.)
Motion by Keele seconded by Williams to go into Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. to discuss
collective bargaining, negotiating matters and employees per 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(1)(2)(3)(5)(6)(11)(12)(14).
Roll call vote. Motion Carried. (10 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
(McDermott arrived 8:53 p.m.)
Motion by Edwards seconded by Watt to come out of Executive Session at 8:56 p.m.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
Motion by Watt seconded by Hayes to recess at 8:56 p.m.
Voice vote. Motion Carried. (11 aye – 0 nay – 0 abstain)
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Connie Simmons, County Clerk & Recorder
Approved by Full Board on September 22, 2014.

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