County Approves Tax Anticipation Warrant-- If Needed
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The Perry County Board approved borrowing up to $150,000 in a tax anticipation warrant from First National Bank in Pinckneyville at three percent interest, if needed.
Treasurer Bill Taylor asked the board to approve the warrant , but said he would only borrow if necessary. When there are three payrolls in a month, it always causes a cash flow problem.
"We have no debt," Taylor said. The funds would be placed in the county's general fund as a cushion. If the funds are needed, Taylor hopes to repay the loan in late July or early August.
He added that last year at this time the County had already borrowed $585,000, much of it to pay medical claims.
Alex Snedeker of Snedeker Risk Management told the board that the health insurance changes made in December 2009 have been successful. At that time, he predicted total costs of $906,474 for 2010. Actual costs were $917,973, with a savings of $342,307.
Snedeker said he was very pleased with the savings.
The County spent $1,260,280 on health insurance in 2009.
In other business, the board:
approved a contract with Bruce Harris and Associates for GIS mapping updates and maintenance at a cost of $85 per change.
approved a three-year zoning special use permit for William Babin to place a mobile home near the intersection of Goldenrod and Tiger Lily Roads.
authorized Board Chairman Bobby Kelly to sign documents accepting a Solid Waste Enforcement grant from the Illinois EPA. Solid Waste Coordinator Becky Tracy said the grant is for the period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. It is for approximately $36,000.
approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, providing support for disasters from across the state. Perry County officials may be deployed to other communities to offer emergency assistance, as well.
appointed Danny McElvain to the Perry County EMA staff.
heard from Jack Luthy that gob from old mines in the area is coming up through the surface on Sourgum Road. He asked if something could be done to maintain the road and smooth the surface. Drivers avoid the washboard-like road and drive on the shoulder in many places. Commissioner Kelly said he would speak to County Engineer Doug Bishop about the road. Commissioner Jim Epplin said the gob might be an issue for the Department of Mines and Minerals.