Sangamon Sun

Hancock County Building, Grounds, Insurance, and Safety Committee met Feb. 11

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mark Hanson, Mark Menn, Josh Turner, Stephen Finney, Lee Ann Lambert, Michelle Merritt, Ryan Weeks and Mr. Rodgers entered the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Visitors were CallaBria Putrino from Hancock County Transportation.

Ms. Putrino let the committee know that the staff requests the committee to surplus HC3 as surplus and requires what their intention is with the vehicle. They would like to keep HC4 in service as a transfer vehicle for staff. This will make room for 3 new vehicles. HC3 has a hole in the floor. The new vehicles are suspected of being here in April. Ms. Merritt made a motion to declare HC3 as surplus to be sold at auction and HC4 to be retained for a service vehicle. All present voted “aye.”

Mr. Finney asked about the purchase of body cameras and squad cameras. Discussion was had on the IPRF grant and the options available to use the grant.  

The 22c Hamilton Sun LLC was discussed and the application was handed out to board members. Mr. Greeley has not provided feedback on the checklist so this will be tabled until next month.  

There was discussion on Sheriff’s vehicle and the claim associated with paying for the vehicle. Ms. Wilde-Tillman stated that the vehicle is on our insurance which is in service. She has been working with Mr. Feagain on a worker’s comp claim.

Mr. Rodgers entered the meeting.

A motion was made by Ms. Merritt and seconded by Mr. Finney to appoint Mr. Weeks as Noxious Weed Superintendent and to move ordinance or resolution to full board pending Ms. James’s approval. All members present voted “aye,” motion carried. Mr. Weeks has emailed an ordinance and resolution for the board to review. 

The committee went over claims. Ms. Merritt made a motion to pay the bills, it was seconded by Ms. Lambert. All present voted “aye,” motion carried. 

Mr. Finney made a motion to recess until March 11, 2025, at 6:30, it was seconded by Ms. Merritt. All present voted “aye.” motion carried. Meeting recessed at 7:23 p.m.

https://hancockcounty-il.gov/building-minutes-feb-2025/