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Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met Oct. 9

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The meeting was called to order by Wayne Bollin at 8:57 a.m. Members in attendance included Harry Douglas, Dennis Castlebury, Joe Boyles, Lee Ann Lambert, Alex Blythe, and Mark Menn. Visitors included EMS union contract stewards, Keith Krohe, Keara Weber, Kris Pilkington, Holly Wilde-Tillman, and Kurt Dittmer.

The EMS union stewards asked questions regarding the $20 increase in health insurance premiums per month. There was lengthy discussion regarding how the self-funded health insurance and the reserve account works. Motion to renew insurance at a $30,000 shock loss was made by Mr. Castlebury, seconded by Mr. Lucie. A roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion carried.

Ms. Weber handed out her packet. There was an increase of $10,000 in fines and costs that they received. She is fully staffed.

Ms. Pilkington went over the funds line overages and other county financials. The rest of the opioid fund will be moved to a county board fund for the purchase of an ambulance when needed.

Motion to enter executive session was made by Mr. Blythe at 10:09, seconded by Mr. Castlebury. All members present voted aye. Motion to leave executive session was made at 10:34 by Mr. Lucie. Mr. Douglas seconded. All members present voted aye.

Ms. Wilde-Tillman asked if everyone received their Hyper-Reach text messages regarding the meeting, a couple had not. There are 2 insurance bids to be opened on October 14.

Petitions are due October 27 through November 3. The election office is changing from Votec to GBS, and this will start in November. Another completed building permit was emailed to everybody. If somebody cannot open it they are to let Ms. Wilde-Tillman know.

A budget meeting will be held after the building and grounds committee meeting on October 14. Mr. Thor will be asked to join the meeting.

Claims were gone over. Motion to approve the claims was made by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Boyles. A roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion carried. 

Motion to recess until October 14 after the building and grounds meeting was made by Ms. Lambert. Mr. Boyles seconded the motion. All members present voted aye.

https://hancockcounty-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/finance-minutes-oct-2025.pdf