Extension Service to Lease Smaller Space From Perry County
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The University of Illinois Extension Perry County has negotiated a new lease with Perry County to use a smaller portion of the Government Building than in the past.
The previous lease was for 1,396 square feet at a cost of $6,000. The new lease is for 1,072 square feet at a cost of $4,608. The board passed a resolution approving the new lease agreement.
The county needed additional space to enlarge the board room, create a break room and for storage. UIUC Extension has undergone staff changes in the past year and needs less space.
In other business, the board:
passed a resolution approving the annual agreement with William Kelley for summer mosquito abatement at a cost of $8,100. The program includes five treatments in each of the villages, treatments in the incorporated areas and spraying as needed.
approved a special use permit for Wireless Asset Group LLC to place a 250 foot cell tower on farm property owned by Gary Nickens north of Shamrock Road and west of U.S. 51.
appointed Andy Clark to replace Carol Hamilton on the Board of Review. Hamilton is ill and cannot continue to serve.
re-appointed Nick Dolce as Perry County Housing Authority Commissioner.
discussed the lease agreement with Perry County Historical Society for the Jail Museum. The original lease agreement called for a $50 per month rent payment to the County. However, payments have not been made in some time. County Clerk Kevin Kern said he searched records for any changes to the original agreement, but has not found any. Commissioner Sam Robb said he would like to either begin collecting the funds or change the lease agreement to forgive the rent. Robb asked Zoning Administrator Jeff Ashauer to find out how much it costs for Perry County to insure the Jail Museum. When the museum staff asked for funds to treat the building for termites, Robb found that it was not insured. It was immediately added to the list of County Properties and insured. Robb said he doesn't want to make a profit off the Jail Museum, but would like to break even. Commissioner Jim Epplin agreed, saying the Jail Museum is a valuable resource, but the board's job is to protect the county's interests. The issue will be addressed at the next meeting.