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Why it matters: The acquisition will be used for a county maintenance facility. Board members described the project as grant funded and disclosed the purchase price as $50,000 per acre — three acres for a total purchase price of $150,000.

Board action: After returning from closed session to discuss the matter pursuant to Illinois statute (as cited during the meeting), board member Jeremy Daters moved to authorize the chairman to close on the property at Pike and Rainey for the maintenance facility; Sandy Rich seconded the motion and the board approved it on a roll-call vote. The roll call recorded \"yes\" votes from Jeremy Daters; Norbert Saltwheedle; Tim Ellis; Dave Campbell; Mike Buzzard; Doug McCain; and Sandy Rich.

The board then took a separate motion to authorize the treasurer to execute payment up to the settlement/closing costs in addition to the $150,000 purchase amount; that motion also passed on roll call.

Details and funding: Board members stated the purchase is grant funded; the board noted the agreed purchase price of $50,000 per acre for three acres, for a total purchase price of $150,000. The board directed the treasurer to issue necessary payment, including closing costs, as part of completing the transaction.

Ending: The board’s action completes authorization to acquire the site pending closing. The item will be implemented by county staff and funded with grant proceeds as stated during the meeting. No further public details about the grant source or closing timetable were provided at the meeting.

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Why it matters: The consent calendar included multiple routine approvals that affect county maintenance, building improvements and intergovernmental agreements. The board’s decision to decline the Chamber contribution clarifies the county’s funding stance for that event this year; the reallocation moves a remaining capital balance into an immediate facilities project.

Key consent approvals: The board approved minutes and officers’ monthly reports; approved an opioid funding disbursement of $2,000 for Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference registration; authorized an updated community solar anchor contract for county buildings; approved a joint drainage-structure replacement expense with Shelby County; approved a local agency agreement for federal participation in BLR 531C (South Altamont resurfacing) originally on the consent agenda but later pulled (see below); authorized an RFP for sheriff’s office renovations; approved use of the historic courtyard and county building parking lot for the Effingham Ham Jam on July 18, 2025; approved various transportation-related agreements including a Section 5311 grama agreement amendment, a special warranty, a vehicle lease agreement, and a purchase of service agreement between CEFS and Effingham County; and approved capital-improvement disbursements including $56,450 to Provantage Roofing for the clock tower shake replacement and $26,503.10 to Wright’s Furniture for Phase 1 flooring updates, among smaller ADA and caulking items.

Pulled and referred items: Board member Doug McCain asked to pull the local agency agreement for federal participation (BLR0531OC South Altamont Resurfacing) because the Illinois Department of Transportation had not completed its review; the board voted to refer that item back to the Road & Bridge Committee.

Chamber of Commerce contribution: The board discussed a request from the Effingham Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Chamber’s Career Fair at various contribution levels. Board members noted the county already contributes to other Chamber initiatives (capital/catalyst level and manufacturing-day events) but questioned whether the county would staff a booth or whether hotel‑motel or economic-development funds were the appropriate source. Jeremy Daters moved that the county not contribute to the Chamber Career Fair this year; Sandy Rich seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.

Small capital reallocation and stairwell painting: The board approved reallocating the remaining $424.69 from the ADA door capital-improvement line to Painting of stairwells and handrails (county building). The board then approved the project for materials-only work, to be performed using county labor. The reallocation motion passed on roll call; the painting approval passed by voice vote.

Ending: The consent calendar and related motions resolved several routine procurement, facilities and transportation items. The referred resurfacing agreement will return to committee when IDOT review is complete.","The board approved several committee recommendations on grants, contracts and building updates, referred one resurfacing agreement back to committee, declined a Chamber of Commerce sponsorship request and reallocated $424.69 to stairwell painting in the county building.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126050,"Effingham County Board honors four long‑time employees with retirement resolutions",106,113000,219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2674024-ac474e38749bd04ef64d90e50e743f30&start=113&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2674024-ac474e38749bd04ef64d90e50e743f30/thumbnail_113000.jpg","/articles/6126050/Effingham-County/Illinois/Effingham-County-Board-honors-four-longtime-employees-with-retirement-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126050-df10f98d956bfc832fa9fe5c085ff906/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161464&Signature=czCU09Gd5dL18RM7EqnPctw~ZPYoEumgZ0MZ0KWo6bMDUaFAIKYBnhop0JtfKiGus~gf4~Nh2Zw74qe~LqJQGdOPjQWzLLFSvq9S26DlyJMsEpQ8z0HYpGawWOc3hoZMKaBIF8GpnEAP20jMsXmD9FT0DOKTkHVtCx7sFqjnU0~VmcyEInY1VxFrqx4W38bat6M8Cbw3kEYXMWgm-wjy4qZJgC0K3BV373LZRcNA98fbxNODmHV4LqOmtTbqHFrvv7pD3svZVL-zw9XVqNVO5sPC93iaUXzodfGE8yvVQ9P6oxhQXK4BSd09JdFR6Epv~UAQ51v1kwssEkJveowpIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Effingham County Board on March meeting approved resolutions honoring four county employees who are retiring after a combined 104 years of service.

The board unanimously approved resolutions for Bill Fries, who retired after 27 years with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office; Jeff Baker, who retired after six years with the sheriff’s office; Cheryl Myers, who retired after 38 years with the Effingham County Probation Department; and Judy Bierman, who retired after 33 years with the Effingham County Health Department. Each resolution passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: The board used its consent/resolution calendar to formally recognize long service by county staff and to present plaques and, in two cases, invited the honorees to speak briefly to the board.

Board action and details: Dave Campbell moved the resolution honoring Bill Fries; Jeremy Daters seconded it and the board approved the resolution by voice vote. Tim Ellis moved the resolution honoring Jeff Baker; Sandy Rich seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Dave Campbell moved the resolution honoring Cheryl Myers; Mike Buzzard seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Tim Ellis moved the resolution honoring Judy Bierman; Doug McCain seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.

Remarks and acknowledgements: Cheryl Myers declined to comment when given the opportunity. Judy Bierman spoke briefly: \"Just that it's been a privilege to serve the people of Effingham County all these years, and thank you.\" Lynn Waller, who said she supervised Bierman for the past two and a half years, praised Bierman’s dedication and volunteerism and told the board, \"Judy, your dedication and your hard work have been an inspiration to all of us.\" Those remarks were offered during the public recognition portion of the meeting.

Ending: The board presented plaques and wished the retirees well. No related policy or personnel actions were taken beyond the ceremonial resolutions.

Votes at a glance: Bill Fries — motion by Dave Campbell, second Jeremy Daters; outcome: approved (voice vote). Jeff Baker — motion by Tim Ellis, second Sandy Rich; outcome: approved (voice vote). Cheryl Myers — motion by Dave Campbell, second Mike Buzzard; outcome: approved (voice vote). Judy Bierman — motion by Tim Ellis, second Doug McCain; outcome: approved (voice vote).","The Effingham County Board approved resolutions honoring Bill Fries, Jeff Baker, Cheryl Myers and Judy Bierman for combined decades of service and presented plaques during its March meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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