Lake County Gazette

Lake County F&A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investment met Nov. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Chair Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call of Members

Present 5 - Member Frank, Member Clark, Member Pedersen, Member Danforth and Member Vealitzek

*Electronic Attendance: All Members

Other Attendees:

Abby Scalf, Communications

Anthony Vega, Sheriff's Office

Ashley Rack, Sheriff’s Office

Austin McFarlane, Public Works

Bob Glueckert, Supervisor of Assessments

Brenda OConnell, Community Development

Carissa Casbon, Board Member

Carl Kirar, Facilities

Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office

Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology

Daniel Eder, Lake County EMA

Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building and Development

Ed Lescher, Public

Eric Rinehart, State's Attorney

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development

Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office

Irshad Khan, Finance and Administrative Services

Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office

Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office

Jeremiah Varco, Facilities

Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office

Joel Sensenig, Public Works

John Light, Human Resources

John Wasik, Board Member

Joy Gossman, Public Defender

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Julie Simpson, Board Member

Kevin Hunter, Board Member

Kristy Cechini, County Board Office

Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management

Larry Mackey, Health Department

Marah Altenberg, Board Member

Mark Pfister, Health Department

Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office

Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office

Melissa Gallagher, Finance and Administrative Services

Michael Wheeler, Finance and Administrative Services

Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald

Pamela Riley, Health Department

Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services

Rebecca Kumar, Lake County EMA

Sandy Hart, Board Member

Steven Spagnolo, State's Attorney's Office

Teri White, State's Attorney's Office

Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office

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

There were no Chair's remarks.

7. Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business to discuss.

8. New Business

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)

8.1 21-1836

Minutes for November 5, 2021.

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that the minutes from November 5, 2021 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Member Frank, Member Clark, Member Pedersen, Member Danforth and Member Vealitzek

REGULAR AGENDA

8.2 21-1837

Discussion and direction on projects, priorities, and funding.

Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, gave a presentation regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, priorities, and funding. Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer and representative for the Compliance and Reporting Task Force, briefly spoke regarding compliance with requirements for ARPA funding.

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Director, gave a brief overview of household assistance needs and introduced Brenda OConnell, Community Development Administrator. Administrator OConnell explained the Community Development application timeline and outlined specific household assistance projects. Discussion ensued.

The consensus of the Committee was to tentatively earmark household assistance project funding in the amount of $12 million and reevaluate, based on need, at the end of January.

Carl Kirar, Director of Facilities and Construction Services, gave a brief overview of the proposed infrastructure and facilities projects, with a priority of funding a 911/EOC/ETSB facility. Director Kirar introduced Austin McFarlane, Interim Public Works Director, who identified critical projects related to drinking water and clean water. Discussion ensued.

The consensus of the Committee was to support funding in the amount of $40 million for a 911 facility and $18.6 million for seven clean/drinking water projects.

8.3 21-1839

Review and direction on County office/department requests for funding.

Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, gave an overview of office/department requests for ARPA funding. Discussion ensued.

The consensus of the Committee was to support the new office/department requests for ARPA funding in the amount of approximately $1.5 million.

8.4 21-1840

Update on Lake County lost revenue replacement estimate.

Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, explained the process for determining the County's ARPA revenue loss calculation at $14.1 million. Chief Financial Officer Sutton reviewed the potential uses for the lost revenue replacement funds. Discussion ensued.

The consensus of the Committee was to allow for $24-$29 million in lost revenue replacement funds for the first three years of ARPA fund planning.

9. County Administrator's Report

Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, thanked the Committee for their guidance regarding the ARPA funds.

10. Executive Session

The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.

11. Members' Remarks

Chair Frank noted that he recently watched a documentary regarding the opioid crisis and explained that it gave him a better understanding of the issue with respect to the lawsuit to be discussed at the upcoming Financial and Administrative Committee meeting.

12. Adjournment

Chair Frank noted that the date of the next F&A Special Committee meeting may change. Chair Frank adjourned the meeting at 12:49 p.m.

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