Board Meeting Minutes
SOUTHERN FIVE BOARD
5 Justice Drive, Ullin, Illinois 62992
March 12th, 2024
5:30 PM
5 Justice Drive, Ullin, Illinois 62992
March 12th, 2024
5:30 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
A listing of the Policy Board members can be found on the last page of the minutes. You will find an asterisk in front of the names of those present.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Patrick Brumleve at 5:30 pm. A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the February meeting were presented for review. Ms. George called for questions and/or comments in regards to the minutes presented. No additional questions or comments were presented. A motion was made by Stephanie Cox and seconded by Rita Flummer to approve the February 2024 minutes. All Board members present voted Aye. None voted Nay. Motion Carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. George presented the financial report for the month of February 2024. Ms. George asked if there were any questions or comments concerning the financial report presented. There were no additional questions or comments presented. A motion was made by Alan Racey and seconded by Allison Madison to approve the February 2024 financial report subject to audit. All Board members present voted Aye. None voted Nay. Motion Carried.
STAFF REPORT
Ms. George indicated that the Massac County Energy Transition Community Grant funds were obligated. Ms. George would be working with Massac County on issuing memorandums of understanding with subgrantees. Ms. George also informed the board that she submitted a request for Round II awards and would be working on that full application as soon as the State indicated funding amounts.
Ms. George reminded of the mandatory LDD Training. The training will be on February 29th in Memphis. DRA will pay for up to $250.00 of cost in travel and will provide hotel rooms. Ms. George indicated that she, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Williams would be attending.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Brumleve asked if there was any Old Business to present to the Board. Ms. George informed the board that she had reach out to the communities regarding the Massac County Municipal Representative vacancy. The Massac County Mayors/Village Presidents have caucused and nominated Annie Hubbard to this position. A motion was made by Rita Flummer and seconded by Sue Sandusky to approve Annie Hubbard to this position. All Board members present voted Aye. None voted Nay. Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Brumleve asked if there was any New Business to present to the Board. Ms. George shared with the Board that the office had received a phone call from Patricia Kalicki indicating she would be resigning from the Board and that she had notified the Johnson County Clerk of her vacancy. Ms. George and the Board commended Ms. Kalicki’s dedication and years of service to the Board.
Ms. George also discussed that she conducted employee evaluations with all staff earlier in the week and informed the Board that Aly Agbayani, Administrative Assistant and Tammy Williams, Planner would be completing their introductory period. A motion was made by Sue Sandusky and seconded by Timothy Taylor to reclassify both Ms. Agbayani and Ms. Williams from introductory permanent full time employees to permanent full time employees and increase their salary $500 annually. All Board members present voted Aye. None voted Nay. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Brumleve asked if there was any public comment to be made. None was presented.
The next meeting of the Policy Board is scheduled to take place on the second Tuesday in April 2024. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm on April 9, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Southern Five office, located at 5 Justice Drive, Ullin, IL.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alan Racey and seconded by Steve Essex to adjourn at 6:00 pm. All Board members present voted Aye. None voted Nay. Motion Carried.
All board agendas and minutes are available at the Southern Five office for review.