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Greg, a committee member, said the event is the same annual career fair the county has supported in prior years and that Angie has the specific amount in county records. The committee voted to support matching last year’s contribution and to forward the funding request to the full board once staff confirms the dollar figure.

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Staff will confirm the exact contribution amount and place the support request on the full-board agenda for final approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tax & Finance Committee Meeting - Thursday, March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee voted to support the Chamber of Commerce career fair on March 26 at the Keller Convention Center and to match last year’s county contribution; final dollar amount to be specified to the full board.","taxTitle","Effingham County, Illinois","taxId",60065,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277439,"Committee hears federal grant pause for EMA funding; opts to continue services despite potential shortfall",125,1573000,1698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2655098-fa179a6e7befad3b0b796c3333ab4027&start=1573&end=1698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2655098-fa179a6e7befad3b0b796c3333ab4027/thumbnail_1573000.jpg","/articles/6277439/Effingham-County/Illinois/Committee-hears-federal-grant-pause-for-EMA-funding-opts-to-continue-services-despite-potential-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277439-df7d4afca2602f270bdff0a98f28f197/orig.mp4?Expires=1775386393&Signature=Vghv~GZtth281zdbgJaa~qeB9tV-bAQyGd5wgEWU1JZ-K0tG6WLtA8W93zYmAGgYEQYqr6sMMKLzIpHkTm5mKuqUkt6W1qxmQwHliQqeHOg7QVvkiemZiQy3lQQRyB~KK7IZ~HgsT-U3NwmSeb0lRQIMnkkDVjoOT8FzS5prk6xxUW9-dpi39tCsb7ue42X9-J4YxsXuZ62IgIqQ4L06dwBBqK3ARp3p9ZekzjHYIk2fBwJSL~58eaeq2trf4xlxopY1QyNh9xdL5dKFdfHe3Z~lGfJsVMGwWymowsZ-fMLfnhuiH2ltbKROd0ti8zXU-amYkTPd9aslDC3H0BCAwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County EMA staff told the Effingham County Tax and Finance Committee that a federal pause on certain grant reimbursements has put reimbursement for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) and Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds on hold.

Josh, a committee member, summarized recent meetings with EMA staff: because of a federal pause, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has paused pass-through payments tied to the HMEP and EMPG grants. That pause affects the county’s expected reimbursements for work already completed and submitted for reimbursement. Committee members reviewed the numbers supplied by EMA staff: pending reimbursement for the HMEP period could leave a $15,000 shortfall if one submitted reimbursement arrives; if that reimbursement does not arrive the shortfall may be about $20,000 for HMEP. The EMPG reimbursement amount listed in committee materials was $17,981.97. Combined, the potential maximum loss cited in committee discussion was $37,981.97.

Jim, identified in committee materials as EMA staff, confirmed the pause is a federal action being implemented at the state passthrough level; he and Pam have submitted reimbursements for the October–December period and are awaiting payment. Josh and other committee members said they prefer to continue EMA services through the current storm season rather than reduce coverage immediately; doing so preserves local emergency capacity ahead of weather risk. Deb, a county staff member, said the county budget could absorb the potential shortfall if the reimbursements are not made, but that the matter should be revisited during the next budget cycle.

Committee members outlined options discussed: prorate hours for EMA staff (e.g., reduce to four hours per week), continue full staffing in the expectation the state/federal pause will be resolved, or plan to eliminate or reduce EMA-funded positions if federal funding is not restored after the current fiscal year. No formal motion to cut services was made; the committee’s direction was to continue services while monitoring the funding situation and prepare to revisit personnel decisions if reimbursements do not resume.

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Committee members asked staff to monitor the federal/state grant status and report back; no immediate personnel changes were authorized. The committee will reassess during the next budget review if federal reimbursements remain paused.","Federal pause on Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) and Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) reimbursements may leave the county liable for up to $37,981.97; the committee decided to continue Emergency Management services pending federal resolution.",{"_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},6277442,"Tax and Finance Committee approves array of capital payments, reallocates funds for windows and flooring",107,1194000,1301000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2655098-fa179a6e7befad3b0b796c3333ab4027&start=1194&end=1301","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2655098-fa179a6e7befad3b0b796c3333ab4027/thumbnail_1194000.jpg","/articles/6277442/Effingham-County/Illinois/Tax-and-Finance-Committee-approves-array-of-capital-payments-reallocates-funds-for-windows-and-flooring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277442-bfa0671b199cf731c82aa2f93fcfc212/orig.mp4?Expires=1775386393&Signature=Ubl5J3SGlqcXXhoOkSmPq2uX1eCp2~oAyoSJdLogb0yNki7Hekfo8W7r7YjoWpgWKZ87c-E~q2-weDsXueck-qS0ZCnjd~81QqxwyAQ5FxbZ6kMEBcJRrddN1T2XlVWys1kQtjXJz5V49NvD1e~Ogl7jn-GqpOIVpwDk84GPPwmuC4a8-47JHvu6TktcJWNIbbwsiSPbYZqd-xi6K9MKplpKAXfOhAiaX57O9fHZHzBalSGJn3abOr3rk3hj-4aPHVzqWVyTTqIgV77mhcILJZm8G-rFovg2euUC5gpSAN8qaSspP6KDZxWVfGyRWGv7mbxJmSkPxgxS~K0BHdbB4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Effingham County Tax and Finance Committee on March 12 approved a series of capital payments and moved multiple building-maintenance projects to the full board for final approval.

The committee approved payment arrangements for the historic courthouse roof project and several building repairs, accepted invoices for a new automatic front-door opener, reallocated remaining capital-improvement funds toward first-floor window caulking, and authorized sending multiple flooring projects and related invoices to the full board to be executed under the county’s capital improvements line item.

Josh, a committee member, said the courthouse roof work is complete and “we just need to pay it.” The committee moved the courthouse roof final payment to the full board after clarifying that the museum had already contributed $40,000 toward the project and the county’s remaining allocation to be paid is $56,450. Committee discussion and a voice vote approved forwarding the item.

The committee approved payment of a cluster of invoices totaling $5,825.31 for the automatic front-door opener at the county building. Committee members explained the total covers work by multiple vendors: Dan’s (door hardware) and Barlow (two separate line items), plus an electrician and plumbing charges. Doug moved to approve the total invoice payments; the motion carried.

Members then agreed to reallocate remaining funds from the $10,000 capital-improvement line for the front-door project. After paying the door invoices the committee reported $4,174.69 remained in that line; the committee voted to allocate $3,750 for caulking and sealing the courthouse first-floor windows to improve efficiency. Tim moved to reallocate and to send the window work to the full board for approval; the motion passed and the committee approved proceeding with the caulking work and to pay the contractor upon invoice.

On flooring, the committee received and approved a recently submitted invoice of $26,503.10 for completed work (noted as Wright’s Furniture in the packet) and moved that payment and the project to the full board for execution. The committee also authorized forwarding two additional flooring projects to the full board: replacement of stair treads and associated work at a cost of $19,386, and completion of remaining floor coverings (excluding the records vault and certain first-floor carpeted areas) at $15,305. Committee members discussed matching materials, skid-surface details for treads, and sequencing paint/railing work so new treads are not damaged.

Committee members noted the capital-improvement line remains sufficient to cover the approved projects; after the payments and projects discussed, the committee estimated roughly $54,001.10 would remain in that fund (figures based on in-meeting accounting provided by staff). Members asked staff to bring color samples for stair treads and to coordinate painting and scheduling before installation.

Votes at a glance
- Approve minutes — moved by Sandy; seconded by Dave; outcome: approved.
- Historic courthouse roof final payment — moved by Josh; seconded by Tim; outcome: forwarded to full board with county share clarified at $56,450 after $40,000 museum contribution.
- County building automatic door invoices ($5,825.31 total) — moved by Doug; seconded by Mike; outcome: approved to pay.
- Reallocate remaining capital-improvement funds to cover first-floor window caulking ($3,750) and adjust line-item allocations — moved by Tim; seconded by Doug; outcome: approved and forwarded to full board.
- Pay flooring invoice ($26,503.10) — moved by Josh; seconded: not specified in transcript; outcome: approved to send to full board for payment execution.
- Stair treads replacement ($19,386) — moved by Josh; seconded by Tim; outcome: approved to send to full board.
- Completion of additional floor coverings ($15,305) — motion made and seconded (second by Josh as recorded); outcome: approved and forwarded to full board.

The committee discussed minor follow-up tasks: staff will supply vendors’ contact info and color/surface samples for stair treads, and concurrence was reached that railing painting should be completed before new treads are installed. Several items were expressly sent to the full board for execution and payment; final authority on expenditures rests with the full board or with required procurement procedures.

Funding notes and clarifications discussed in committee included: the museum’s $40,000 contribution toward the courthouse roof (reducing the county share to $56,450), the $10,000 original capital-improvement line for the door project (with $4,174.69 remaining after invoices), and the county’s general capital-improvement account balance after the items discussed (committee-provided estimate about $54,001.10 remaining after proposed projects). The committee did not change staffing or policy; the actions recorded are project approvals, invoice approvals, and line-item reallocations that will be presented to the full board where required.

Ending
The committee concluded its business and forwarded the approved items and payment requests to the full board for final authorization and execution. Staff were asked to provide vendor information, material samples, and a finalized summary of the remaining capital-improvement balance at the next full-board meeting.","Effingham County’s Tax and Finance Committee approved final payments and project allocations including the courthouse roof, an automatic door invoice, window caulking, and multiple flooring projects, and sent several items to the full board for final approval.","actionData","errors"]

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