Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met Nov. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
* Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others Present:
Abby Scalf, Communications
Adam Krueger, Finance and Administrative Services
Al Giertych, Division of Transportation
Alex Carr, Communications
Alex Kovach, Forest Preserve
Andrew Bookman, State's Attorney's Office
Angela Cooper, 19th Judicial Circuit
Angelo Kyle, Board Member
Ann Maine, Board Member
Anthony Vega, Sheriff's Office
Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management
Ashley Rack, Sheriff’s Office
Ashley Thomas, Public Defender's Office
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bernard Malkov, Sheriff's Office
Bill Durkin, Board Member
Brenda O'Connell, Planning, Building and Development
Brittany Sloan, Public Works
Caitlin McBrien, Human Resources
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services
Carrie Flanigan, State's Attorney's Office
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Catherine Sbarra, Board Member
Chad Wright, Facilities and Construction Services
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology
Chris Covelli, Sheriff’s Office
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Cynthia Pruim Haran, Recorder of Deeds Office
Damon Coleman, Planning, Building and Development
Daniel Eder, Lake County EMA
Daniel Javed, Division of Transportation
Darcy Adcock, Human Resources
Demar Harris, Workforce Development
Diane Hewitt, Board Member
Dick Barr, Board Member
Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building, Development
Donna Hamm, Circuit Clerk's Office
Donna Jo Maki, State's Attorneys Office
Donny Schmit, Stormwater Committee
Emily Karry, Public Works
Emily Mitchell, Finance and Administrative Services
Eric Rinehart, Lake County State's Attorney
Eric Steffen, Planning, Building and Development
Eric Tellez, Planning, Building and Development
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Erik Karlson,Enterprise Information Technology
Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Circuit Clerk
Ernesto Huaracha, Stormewater Management
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gina Roberts, Board Member
Gunnar Gunnarsson, State's Attorney's Office
Heidie Hernandez, Enterprise Information Technology
Holly Kim, Treasurer
Irshad Khan, Finance and Administrative Services
James Norman, Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press
Jamie Helton, State's Attorney's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jefferson McMillan-Wilhoit, Health Department
Jennifer Banek, Coroner
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development
Jeremiah Varco, Facilities
Jerry Nordstrom, Health Department
Jessica Vealitzek, Board Member
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Jim McKinney, Sheriff's Office
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
John Light, Human Resources
John Wasik, Board Member
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Jonathan Joy, Facilities
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Juan Lopez, County Clerk's Office
Karen Brush, County Clerk's Office
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Karen Fraticola, Bluecrest
Kari McHugh, Circuit Clerk's Office
Kathy Gordon, Public Defender's Office
Keith Caldwell, GIS Team
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Kevin Kerrigan, Division of Transportation
Kimberly Burke, Health Department
Kipp Wilson, Supervisor of Assessments
Krista Kennedy, Finance and Administrative Services
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Larry Mackey, Health Department
Laurel Diver, Forest Preserve
Lawrence Oliver, Sheriff's Office
Leslie Zun, Health Department
Lisa Kritz, Health Department
Lisa Wolf, Regional Office of Education
Lisle Stalter, State's Attorney's Office
Lizbeth Duckert, Division of Transportation
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mark Levitt, 19th Judicial Circuit
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Mary Kann, Forest Preserve
Mary Lou Claussen, Human Resources
Mary Peavey, County Clerk's Office
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Matt Norton - Parliamentarian
Meg Weekley, Regional Office of Education
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance and Administrative Services
Micah Thornton, Circuit Clerk's Office
Michael Klemens, Division of Transportation
Michael Prusila, Stormwater Management Commission
Michael Wheeler, Finance and Administrative Services
Michele Slav, Planning, Building and Development
Michelle Burns, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Mike Adam, Health Department
Mike Danforth, Board Member
Mike Prusila, Stormwater Management
Mike Zawislak, Daily Herald
Nelmari Velazquez-Zayas, Human Resources
Nicole farrow, State's Attorney's Office
Paras Parekh, Board Member
Patrice Evans, Enterprise Information Technology
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services
Richard Eckenstahler, Sheriff's Office
Rob Richards, Sheriff's Office
Robert Glueckert, Supervisor of Assessments
Robert Springer, Planning, Building and Development
Robin O'Connor, Lake County Clerk
Ruby Acosta, Finance & Administrative Services
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Ryan Legare, Department of Transportation
Ryan Pinter, Enterprise Information Technology
Sam Johnson, Health Department
Sandy Hart, Board Member
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Sharmila Manak, State's Attorney's Office
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance and Administration
Snigdha Chaudhuri,Enterprise Information Technology
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing
Stephen Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Steve Spagnolo, State's Attorney's Office
Steven Spagnolo, State's Attorney's Office
Susan August, Purchasing
Sydney Dawson, County Board Office
Teri White, State's Attorney's Office
Terri Kath,Enterprise Information Technology
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Toby Karg, Health Department
Todd Govain, County Clerk's Office
Todd Schroeder, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Vasyl Markus, Treasurer's Office
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Committee
Yvette Albarran, Purchasing
Mary Ross-Cunnigham, Board Member
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items Not on the Agenda)
There were no public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Frank thanked the Committee Members, Board Members, and County
Administration for all the hard work with the budget process.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (8.1 - 8.14)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8.1 21-1764
Minutes from September 30, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that these minutes be approved.Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
LAW & JUDICIAL
8.2 21-1727
Joint committee action approving a contract modification to the agreement with West Publishing Corporation, Eagen, Minnesota to provide legal publications for the law library in the estimated annual amount of $115,512.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
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HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
8.3 21-1698
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $10,751 for the Cities Readiness Initiative grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.4 21-1699
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $2,886 for the Public Health Emergency Response grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.5 21-1700
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $21,360 for the Tobacco Free Communities grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION
8.6 21-1709
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Boller Construction Company, Inc. of Waukegan, Illinois in the amount of $1,053,400 for the Vernon Hills New Century Town (NCT) and Des Plaines River (DPR) Water Reclamation Facilities Screening Improvements Project.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.7 21-1710
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with IHC Construction Companies, LLC, of Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $604,440 for the 2021 Force Main Replacement Project.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.8 21-1713
Joint resolution appropriating $25,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other associated right-of-way costs, and appropriating $790,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for construction of the 21st Street culvert replacement.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.9 21-1714
Joint resolution appropriating $34,000 of County Bridge Tax funds and $169,000 of Matching Tax funds to provide for Fiscal Year 2022 acquisition of materials and services needed to maintain items such as drainage and bridge facilities, pavements, shoulders, guardrails, fencing, signage, and right-of-way.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.10 21-1715
Joint resolution appropriating $94,900 of County Bridge Tax funds, $154,400 of Matching Tax funds and $159,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for Fiscal Year 2022 general engineering and support services needed to address items such as soil, environmental, drainage, bridge, wetland, easement, and right-of-way purchases.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.11 21-1716
Joint resolution appropriating $50,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the Fiscal Year 2022 repair and replacement of various guardrail and fence installations, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.12 21-1717
Joint resolution appropriating $148,600 of Matching Tax funds for contract documents, inspections, and maintenance of native landscape areas along various County highways.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.13 21-1712
Joint resolution appropriating $300,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for culvert replacements on Cedar Lake Road.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
8.14 21-1730
Monthly Financial Report - September 2021
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this communication or report be received and filed. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
8.15 21-1517
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program year (PY) 2021 formula grant.
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development Director, reported on the acceptance of the annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program formula grant. The grant established the Workforce Development budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Danforth
PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION
8.16 21-1711
Joint resolution appropriating $7,475,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds, $1,015,000 of County Bridge funds, and $1,910,000 of Matching Tax funds for the improvement of Deep Lake Road, from Illinois Route 132 to Illinois Route 173.
Shane Schneider, Department of Transportation Director, reported on the resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of Deep Lake Road from Route 132 to Route 173.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 -: Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
8.17 21-1780
Resolution authorizing the display of the Prisoner of War / Missing in Action (POW / MIA) Flag in Lincoln Plaza at the Lake County Administrative Complex in Waukegan on Veterans Day 2021.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, reported on displaying the Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Flag at the Administrative Complex in Waukegan on Veterans Day. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
County Clerk
8.18 21-1792
Discussion regarding the relocation of election services.
Robin O'Connor, County Clerk, presented the relocation of election services.
Todd Govian, Chief Deputy County Clerk, provided an overview of the election operations throughout the year.
Clerk O'Connor reported on the current logistics of the County Clerk's Office. The County meets the statutory requirements. The current challenge is the pending request for additional equipment, but will have no additional space for the new equipment. Other challenges are no additional space for poll watching and no easy access to move the machinery.
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Director, stated he met with County Administration in the early spring in regards to the enhanced requirements. Facilities and Purchasing's task was to find a new location that fills all the requirements.
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing, reported on the potential solutions. The immediate solution would be to expand the current location, or rent out a short-term retail store or warehouse. The long-term solution would be purchasing an existing building or constructing a new building.
A lengthy discussion ensued. The Committee had a strong preference for staying in Waukegan. For the short-term, expand the rental footprint and find something that has adequate security that meets the needs. The Committee agreed that moving each year does not seem plausible.
Facilities and Construction Services
8.19 21-1516
Director's Report - Facilities and Construction Services.
There was no Facilities and Construction Services Director's report.
Enterprise Information Technology
8.20 21-1742
Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with Heartland Business Systems, Lisle, Illinois, for legacy phone system support and software assurance in the estimated amount of $232,015.
Mitel Sourcewell Contract 022719 Heartland Legistar Quote 257371 Heartland Legistar Quote 260062 Heartland VDF
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the software of the Legacy phone system the County still has.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Wilke, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.21 21-1743
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Logicalis, Inc of Downers Grove, Illinois, five years as a managed service provider to monitor and manage the County’s network in the estimated amount of $649,590 for the first year.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the staff effort to operate efficiently and leanly. Staff will be focused on network support.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Wilke, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.22 21-1510
Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported that Cyber security awareness was launched and he will continue to report on statistics.
Human Resources
8.23 21-1728
Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Delta Dental of Illinois, Naperville, Illinois for Dental Insurance Services for Lake County for a one year period plus renewals in the amount of $2,283,848.64.
John Light, Human Resources Director, reported on the renewal for Delta Dental. The highest ranking vendor for the County was Delta Dental with a zero percent increase.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Wilke, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Boardagenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.24 21-1567
Director’s Report - Human Resources.
There was no Human Resources Director's report.
Finance and Administration
8.25 21-1735
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $28,320 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 17.
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services, reported on 8.25 through 8.28. Ms.Sutton stated the items are special service area levies.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.26 21-1740
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $50,000 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number Eight.
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services, reported on 8.25 through 8.28. Ms.Sutton stated the items are special service area levies.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.27 21-1741
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $34,400 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 12.
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services, reported on 8.25 through 8.28. Ms.Sutton stated the items are special service area levies.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.28 21-1744
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $226,058 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 13.
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services, reported on 8.25 through 8.28. Ms.Sutton stated the items are special service area levies.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.29 21-1745
Ordinance recommending a Real Property Tax Levy, attached hereto and made part of this Ordinance, providing for the apportionment of taxes across the various items of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Appropriation Ordinance as adopted by the County Board of Lake County, Illinois.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the Real Property Tax Levy. The County Board approves the a dollar amount. Once the new growth is received in the spring then the rate will be determined.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.30 21-1763
Ordinance appropriating funds and providing for the levy of a direct tax sufficient to produce $164,919.60 for the Northeast Lake Facilities Planning Area Special Service Area (SSA) Number Nine.
Patrice Sutton, Finance Chief Financial Officer, reported on items 8.30 and 8.31. CFO Sutton stated the two levies are in the Public Works department because they are water and sewer related.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.31 21-1762
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $13,925 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 14.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on items 8.30 and 8.31. CFO Sutton stated the two levies are in the Public Works department because they are water and sewer related.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the regular agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.32 21-1737
Ordinance recommending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Lake County, Illinois; said budget having been made conveniently available for public inspection for at least 15 days by posting in the Office of the County Clerk and on the County website.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the prepared budget and the amendments that were discussed at the Budget Hearings.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this ordinance be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 -: Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.33 21-1515
Director's Report - Finance and Administration.
There was no Finance and Administration Director's report.
County Administration
8.34 21-1793
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation of $628,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for the continuation of the COVID-19 call center at the Health Department as well as associated software licenses in Fund 746 ARPA Fund.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, reported on the ARPA funds for the call center at the Health Department to stay open.
Larry Mackey, Health Department Director, stated the call center receives approximately 150 calls per day.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.35 21-1794
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation of $2,000,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for equipment associated with a voting solution that supports vote by mail (EvoluJet Printer, ballot management software, ReliaVote Inserter and Vantage Sorter) and related infrastructure costs in Fund 746 ARPA Fund.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, reported on the equipment for the County Clerk's Office through the ARPA funds.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, reported that he is still working with the Clerk for what equipment is needed and the cost. Assistant County Administrator Meyers stated the cost will not exceed $2,000,000.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.36 21-1796
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $124,400 out of unallocated capital funding for a boat replacement used by the Sheriff’s Department for marine patrol.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, reported on the purchase of a boat for Sheriff's marine patrol. This expense will be covered with Capital Funds instead of ARPA.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.37 21-1798
Resolution affixing compensation and other benefits for the Lake County Circuit Clerk.
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, reported the County Circuit Clerk position is not a County Elected Official and that salary adjustments could be made at anytime by the County Board. This resolution corrects the references used by the Board to set the Circuit Clerk's salary, but maintains the salary that was previously approved. A lengthy discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded byVice Chair Vealitzek, that this resolution be recommended for adoption to the Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
9. County Administrator's Report
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, reported on the OSHA requirements have been posted and the County was in-line with OSHA.
10. Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Danforth,to move into executive session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
10.1 21-1491
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11). 10.2 21-1494
Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2). 10.3 21-1750
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1).
10.3 21-1786
Committee action approving an off-cycle increase to base salary for an employee in position number 32003 in accordance with Personnel Policy 5.11, Section 8.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
10.4 21-1751
Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).
10.4 21-1797
Approve Executive Session Minutes from September 28, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Wilke, that the minutes be postponed. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
11. Members Remarks
There were no Member remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m.
Next Meeting: December 2, 2021
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