Lake County Reapportionment Committee met Nov. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Hart called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hart led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Chair Hart, Member Kyle, Member Pedersen and Member Vealitzek
*Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others Present:
Alex Carr, Communications
Aurora Flores-Gaytan, Public
Bill Durkin, Board Member
Bob Glueckert, Supervisor of Assessments
Brooke Lenneman, Public
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Carl Kirar, Facilities
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office Catherine Sbarra, Board Member
Celeste Flores, Public
Diana OKelly, Public
Diane Hewitt, Board Member
Dr. Charles, Public
Dulce Ortiz, Public
Ed Gallagher, Public
Elan Schwartz, Public
Eleanor Sweet McDonnell
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gina Roberts, Board Member
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janet Kilkelly, Public
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office Jeanne Kearby, Public
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
John Light, Human Resources
Judy Martini, Public
Julie Simpson, Board Member
Justine Gilbert, Communications
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Keith Caldwell, GIS Team
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Marc Huber, Public
Martin Kinczel, Supervisor of Assessments Office
Mary Mathews, Public
Matt Coleman, GIS Team
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Michael Leone, Public
Michael Talbett, Public
Michele Bauman, Public
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Mike Prusila, Stormwater Management
Peter Friedman, Attorney
Peter Schoenfield, GIS Team
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Sara Knizhnik, Public
Sarah Grover, Public
Terry Wilke, Board Member
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Travis Haley, Public
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 for items not on the agenda.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Hart expressed her gratitude for the Lake County GIS team.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1-8.2)
8.1 21-1824
Minutes for September 27, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Chair Hart, Member Kyle, Member Pedersen and Member Vealitzek
8.2 21-1825
Minutes from October 1, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Chair Hart, Member Kyle, Member Pedersen and Member Vealitzek
REGULAR AGENDA
8.3 21-1826
Action to approve the proposed reapportionment map for public comment. Chair Hart gave a brief overview of the 2011 and 2021 reapportionment processes.
Chair Hart gave an overview of proposed new district boundaries, noting that the map reflects input from the public and special interest groups. Chair Hart thanked the GIS and Communications teams for their hard work.
Chair Hart noted, if approved, the map will go live on the Lake County website for viewing and public comment at www.lakecountyil.gov/reapportionmentmap from November 17 through November 24. Chair Hart also announced that a phone number (847-377-2550) has been established for reapportionment public comment. A summary of the public comments will be provided to the Reapportionment Committee for review at the next meeting.
Chair Hart explained that a physical copy of the proposed map will be placed in the lobby of the County building in Waukegan, along with an interactive kiosk. Chair Hart further explained that large copies of the proposed map will also be available to view at the Lake County Central Permitting Facility and Forest Preserves District Office building.
Discussion ensued.
Public comment was provided by President Eleanor Sweet McDonnell (Village of North Barrington), Judy Martini (former County Board Member), and Michael Leone. The subjects of the public comment concerned the proposed map and public comment period.
A motion was made by Chair Hart, seconded by Vice Chair Cunningham, that this committee action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Chair Hart, Member Kyle, Member Pedersen and Member Vealitzek
Nay: 1 - Member Danforth
8.4 21-1829
Discussion regarding Public Comment Period.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no Members' Remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Hart adjourned the meeting at 2:01 p.m.
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