Votes at a glance — LaSalle County Finance Committee (April 1, 2025)

The LaSalle County Finance Committee took the following formal actions during its April 1, 2025 meeting. Items are listed with motions, makers/seconders and outcomes as recorded in the meeting transcript.

1) Approve minutes from previous meeting Motion: Approve previous meeting minutes. Mover/Second: Motion by Craig Emmett; second by Doug Traeger. Outcome: Approved (voice vote: “Aye”; motion carried).

2) Approve bills (general) Motion: Approve presented bills. Mover/Second: Motion by Doug Traeger; second by Craig Emmett. Outcome: Approved (voice vote; motion carried). Committee later discussed a discrepancy on an attorney invoice (Wallace) and amended before final approval — see item 3.

3) Wallace (legal) invoice — amended payment Motion: Approve amended Wallace School District-related invoice amount (adjusted to supporting documentation showing a 50/50 split). Mover/Second: Motion by Bridal; second by Craig Emmett. Outcome: Approved. Committee amended the affidavit/cover letter amounts to the supporting document amount of $1,575 (half of a total $3,150.70) and approved payment at the amended amount. Notes: The committee identified an inconsistency between a cover letter (which listed a higher county share) and a supporting page showing a 50/50 split. Members adjusted the county amount to $1,575 and approved the amended payment.

4) Pay jail roof and training-center roof from County Property Fund 33 Motion: Approve paying outstanding jail roof and training-center invoices from Fund 33. Mover/Second: Motion by Doug Traeger; second by Gary Small. Outcome: Approved (voice vote/roll call as recorded). Committee directed that final payment be withheld until inspections and warranty documentation are provided.

5) Budget amendment — Law Library (part‑time court assistance position) Motion: Approve budget amendment to add a $15,000 part‑time position for the law library (funded by a Court Assistance to Justice grant/fund 14). Mover/Second: Motion by Craig Emmett; second by Doug Traeger. Outcome: Approved (roll call: all members voting “Aye” as recorded). Notes: The position will be part time with no benefits for the initial grant-covered period; county funds are already identified in Fund 14.

6) Approve auditor invoices Motion: Approve auditor invoices. Mover/Second: Motion by Gary Small; second by Tom Templeton. Outcome: Approved (voice vote; motion carried).

Ending: Committee recorded these approvals and directed staff to follow up on documentation discrepancies, withheld payments pending warranties/inspections, and to circulate amended affidavits or corrected invoices as needed.