Lake County Board met Aug. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hart called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Hunter led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Present 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent 1 - Member Frank
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
1 21-1191
Special recognition of August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equality Day.
This matter was presented
2 21-1193
Special recognition of the contributions of health care and public health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This matter was presented
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Public Comment was made by:
Kent Kasten of Hunt Club Farms
Mustafa Badrudduja of Hunt Club Farms
CHAIR'S REMARKS
Member Maine will report on this more, but Lake County is now in “high transmission” so please, wear a mask when you are indoors and can’t socially distance.
If you haven’t been vaccinated, please do so. You can visit One week in person/back to remote
High transmission-please get vaccinated. You can visit Vaccine.gov, input your zip code, and find many places where you can get vaccinated without waiting.
New Metra station at North Chicago
Honored to be part of the celebration and ribbon cutting with Angelo Kyle for the new Metra station in North Chicago. The new station came in under budget, and I am really grateful for Norm Carlson, Lake County’s Metra board member, and Kevin McCann, the Chief Operating Officer of Metra, who took the time to walk through the interior to see the other improvements that can be made to get this station up to the standards that are the norm for other stations across the Metra system. The project was overseen by the City of North Chicago and came in under budget, and I am really pleased that this outdated structure got the facelift it sorely needed. I know Angelo will keep me posted on the other improvements we discussed, like bathroom renovations, pedestrian crossing guards, and some HVAC upgrades.
Norm Carlson also shared that the UP North line had the highest percentage of retained ridership during the months of November and December across the entire system, showing that there are a significant number of essential workers in Lake County who depend on Pace and Metra, so I would argue that investment in this line is crucial. And we learned that Metra is in development for the first battery-powered commuter locomotive in the country, so kudos and thank you to Metra for their innovation and commitment to clean energy.
Highwood Public Library event
Yesterday I was honored to speak at the celebration at Highwood Public Library, which was named one of only three libraries in the entire United States to receive the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Highwood Public Library is dedicated to responding to the needs of local families and the community, resulting in programs and services increasing adult and early childhood literacy, access to education, and combating the impact of the digital divide. The library partnered with Walgreens to vaccinate residents, with the LCHD to test residents, and distributed over 23,000 meals to people in need, and PPE. It was an incredibly inspiring day to hear from Beti Simon, who learned English, completed her GED, and is now a student at CLC, thanks to the support of the staff and volunteers at Highwood Public Library. So again, on behalf of the Lake County Board, congratulations to Highwood Public Library for this award. We also learned that they are the recipients of over $600K to help them renovate their building, which hasn’t been touched since it was built in 1977.
DCEO
I attended a meeting with the Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that Senator Adriane Johnson organized, so thank you to Senator Johnson for including me. Community navigators across Lake County leveraged community partners to help small, minority owned businesses connect with emergency resources during the pandemic. Due to its success, the program has been expanded to help disadvantaged businesses benefit from ongoing federal relief efforts and future business relief programs to aid in the economic recovery.
Navigator partners provide businesses with direct assistance on applications for funding, as well as language assistance, on-the-ground outreach, webinars, technical assistance sessions, and more. This includes assistance for minority owned, very small businesses, and those located in rural communities. Community navigators will provide specialized outreach to target businesses which typically face barriers in accessing capital and funding opportunities. This includes small businesses located in rural areas or disproportionately impacted areas (DIAs) designated by DCEO and small businesses owned by members of the following communities: racial or ethnic minorities, veterans, immigrants, women, and individuals with disabilities.
Living Room Wellness Center: If you haven’t heard already, I am thrilled that Lake County has partnered with the Independence Center to expand their current living room model to provide critical and timely support to help people who are in mental health crisis. I want to personally thank Sheriff Idleburg and States Attorney Eric Rinehart for their leadership on this issue, and I look forward to the celebration on August 19th.
Mighty Hook: Last week I attended a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Mighty Hook, an advanced manufacturing company, here in Waukegan. The plant began operations in late June, and we are grateful for their decision to locate and grow here in Lake County. He spoke about his workers having a shorter commute to work, less traffic issues, and a better cost of living. The owner has been a Lake County resident for over 20 years. Many thanks to Lake County Partners for their work on this; they were recognized for their efforts in bringing this deal together.
Paratransit
Last week we had two informational sessions on our proposed paratransit program. For years, we’ve known that our current system is inefficient and doesn’t fully serve the needs of our residents due to the boundaries of the different governmental agencies that managed the individual systems. As a result, ridership was spotty at best, and satisfaction was low. This new proposed system will be countywide, with just ONE phone number for people to call for transportation needs. To learn more, people can visit
lakecountyil.gov/transportation to watch the presentation and provide feedback.
Also, if you haven’t heard it yet from either the Sheriff’s Office or the State’s Attorney’s Office, I am happy to inform the board and the public that there is an intergovernmental agreement between Lake County and the Independence Center located in Waukegan, to expand their current Living Room Wellness Center. The Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, August 19th, 2021 Time: 11:00AM at 1730 Washington St.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 3-33)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
3 21-1188
Minutes from July 13, 2021
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*CLAIMS AGAINST LAKE COUNTY, IL*
4 21-1195
Claims against Lake County, Illinois for the month of July 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*REPORTS*
5 21-0961
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of May, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
6 21-1084
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of June, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
7 21-1058
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of June 2021. Attachments: Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of June 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
8 21-1098
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of June, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
9 21-1010
Report from Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the month of May, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
10 21-1082
Report from Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the month of June, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
11 21-1130
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, for the month of May, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
12 21-1020
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report December, 2020.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
13 21-1062
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of June 2021. Attachments: June 2021
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
14 21-1165
Resolution providing for the reappointments of Kevin Considine and Susan Malter as members of the Lake County Housing Authority.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
15 21-1166
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Mukesh Chaudhry, M.D. as a member of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
16 21-1167
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Christopher Call as a member of the West Skokie Drainage District.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
17 21-1123
Joint resolution authorizing an amendment for a three month extension of the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) victim advocate grant program, awarded by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, including an increase in grant funding of $110,644.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
18 21-1089
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services stipend and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,000 for the Lifeline Call Center Stipend.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
19 21-1090
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $55,050 for the Local Health Protection Grant.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
20 21-1118
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $25,000 for the HIV/AIDS Quality of Life Program grant.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
21 21-1071
Joint resolution appropriating $806,400 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for maintaining streets and highways, including utility services, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022, and $200,000 of Matching Tax funds for de-icing materials.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
22 21-1072
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Acura Inc., Bensenville, Illinois, in the amount of $110,887 for concrete patching on various County highways, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code and appropriating $135,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
23 21-1073
Joint resolution authorizing a contract for the replacement of a drain tile on Old McHenry Road, east of US Route 12, to Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $63,024.45, and appropriating $80,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
24 21-1074
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Gilberts, Illinois, in the amount of $300,077 for the replacement of four culverts underneath the Skokie Valley Bike Path and appropriating $365,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
25 21-1075
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Gilberts, Illinois, in the amount of $297,081 for the reconstruction of the Lake County Division of Transportation’s (LCDOT) visitor parking lot, located at 600 West Winchester Road, Libertyville, Illinois, and appropriating $356,500 of Matching Tax funds.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
26 21-0956
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Waste Management, Lombard, Illinois, for refuse collection services for Lake County and the water treatment plant waste residue collection for the various County Departments in the estimated annual amount of $142,692.92.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
27 21-1079
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation for the Lake County All-Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (ANHMP) update project by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) in the amount of $67,500 and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
28 21-1113
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to provide transportation planning staff assistance for the Lake County Council of Mayors.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
29 21-1114
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $215,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds and approving Change Order Number One in the amount of $213,946.54 for additional Phase II design engineering services for the Wadsworth Road at Kilbourne Road intersection improvement.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
30 21-1115
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $232,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds and approving Change Order Number Three in the amount of $231,723.85 for engineering services for intersection improvements of Wadsworth Road at Dilleys Road, US Route 41, and Kilbourne Road.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
31 21-1116
Joint committee action item approving Change Order Number Two consisting of an increase of $296,595 for additions to the Quentin Road reconstruction Phase III construction engineering contract.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
32 21-1131
Joint Resolution authorizing execution of an Easement Agreement for the Ingress and Egress to the Lake County Public Works White Deer Run Water Reservoir.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
33 21-1160
Resolution authorizing line-item transfers between various funds for the purpose of transferring previously approved funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Clark, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
34 21-1200
Resolution extending the declaration of emergency due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lake County, Illinois, until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no longer than September 14, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 15- Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Maine,
Member Parekh, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Nay: 5- Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hunter, Member Pedersen and Member Sbarra
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
35 21-1194
Board of Health Report.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States continues to lead the world in the number of vaccine doses provided. As of July 6, 2021, 182.7 million people, or 55 percent of the U.S. population, have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Rates of new cases and hospitalizations in the U.S. have been dropping since they peaked in January. However, recent increases have occurred especially among the unvaccinated.
Lake County has had over 62,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 1,000 deaths throughout the pandemic. Lake County’s recovery rate is 98.3%.
In Region 9, Lake and McHenry counties, the testing positivity rate increased from below 1% in June and July to 4.6%.
The CDC recently released guidance advising that individuals wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission regardless of vaccination status. Fully vaccinated individuals who are immunocompromised or have someone in their home who is immunocompromised or unvaccinated may choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission in their area. Additionally, the CDC is also recommending universal masking regardless of vaccination status for all individuals in K-12 schools.
As of Saturday, July 31, 2021, Lake County is experiencing “substantial” community transmission per the CDC.
Areas of substantial transmission are considered by the CDC to be those with 50 to 99 cases per 100,000 people over a 7-day period and/or 8 to 9.99% of COVID-19 PCR tests that are positive during the past 7 days. Areas of high transmission are considered to be those with more than 100 cases per 100,000 people over a 7-day period and/or equal to or greater than 10% of COVID-19 PCR tests that are positive during the past 7 days. To stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect themselves and others against variants, everyone who is able should get vaccinated as soon as they are able and follow additional CDC prevention guidelines.
For more information on Lake County’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Lake County Coronavirus website, www.lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus, and sign up for email updates from the Health Department.
COVID-19 Vaccination Testing:
Recent CDC guidance includes testing recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. To reduce the risk of infection and spread the CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people:
Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
Isolate if they have tested positive for COVID-19 in the prior 10 days or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
Get tested 3-5 days after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days after exposure or until they receive a negative result.
The State’s Community-Based Testing Site located at 102 W. Water St., Waukegan, continues to provide free COVID-19 tests to anyone regardless of symptoms.
The site is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. A name and phone number are all that is needed to be tested. Both drive-through and walk-up testing are available.
Many local pharmacies, retail locations, and healthcare providers are also providing COVID-19 testing. To find available COVID-19 testing near you, visit https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-sites.
COVID-19 Vaccination Updates:
Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool that will help us put an end to the pandemic. Lake County’s goal is to fully vaccinate 80% of our population to achieve herd immunity from COVID-19. This amounts to 560,000 people receiving the vaccine. So far, over 755,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Lake County residents. Over 52% of Lake County residents are fully vaccinated, including over 80% of seniors.
Mobile vaccination clinics are available throughout Lake County. Residents can visit our Mobile Vaccination Clinic webpage to host a mobile vaccination clinic in their community and learn more.
Many local pharmacies, retail locations, and healthcare providers are also providing the vaccine. To find a provider near you, visit www.vaccines.gov/search/.
All Lake County residents age 12 and older are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible. To schedule a vaccination appointment at a Lake County vaccination site, visit AllVax.lakecohealth.org or call (847) 377-8130.
End Overdose
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember those lost, acknowledge the grief of those left behind, and fight to end overdose.
According to preliminary data released by the CDC, drug overdose deaths in the United States rose 29.4% in 2020 to an estimated 93,331, including 69,710 involving opioids. This is a 5% increase from 2019.
Help is available. The Illinois Helpline is a statewide resource for substance use treatment and recovery services. Services are free, confidential, and available to anyone 24-hours a day.
To access the Helpline, call 833-2FINDHELP or text “HELP” to 833234.
Lake County also offers harm reduction services, including free naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Call (847) 377-8450 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/harmreduction for more information.
36 21-1117
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $3,000,000 for the COVID-19 Contact Tracing grant.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Cunningham, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
37 21-1077
Joint resolution adopting the 2021-2026 Proposed Transportation Improvement Program.
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Clark, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
38 21-1087
Joint resolution adopting the second amendment to the Host Agreement between Lake County, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), and the owner of the Zion Landfill, GFL, Inc.
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
39 21-1192
Lake County Partners Report.
MIGHTY HOOK CELEBRATES NEW HQ & JOBS IN WAUKEGAN
Mighty Hook, an advanced manufacturer of innovative hanging and masking products, recently joined officials (including Chair Sandy Hart) in celebrating the opening of its new headquarters at 3900 Hawthorn Court in Waukegan. The new space houses
administration, manufacturing, storage and distribution. It provides space to create new jobs and accommodate future growth. To bolster the talent pipeline, Mighty Hook is also establishing a training program to upskill employees.
Similar to the AZ Polymers win, this project is the result of collaboration. In the case of Mighty Hook, Lake County Partners, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, ComEd, the City of Waukegan and Lake County Workforce Development worked together to assemble tailored solutions to meet the company’s needs.
Like many manufacturers, Mighty Hook has seen a surge in product demand in recent years, including during the pandemic. The Chicago Tribune has been covering Lake County’s strong business growth in a series of articles, including one focused on the manufacturing boom at companies like HM Manufacturing and Medline. Over the last two years alone, local manufacturers have added 520 new factory jobs and invested approximately $180 million in land, buildings, equipment and more. Based on feedback from businesses, LCP forecasts that the momentum will carry into the back half of the year and result in revenue and hiring growth.
CEDS ROUNDTABLE PROCESS UNDERWAY
After winning a $110,000 federal grant to lead the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the county, LCP immediately got to work with consultant TIP Strategies. The first phase of the initiative is underway, which involves a data deep-dive and the extensive gathering of community input. LCP has kicked off a series of 11 roundtable discussions with stakeholders from the municipal, manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, planning and real estate, education, workforce, hospitality/tourism and small business/entrepreneurship industries. Continue to watch www.lakecountypartners.com for initiative updates and opportunities to get involved.
40 21-1144
Resolution authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Lake County Board, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 482 (MAP) Law Enforcement Division Lieutenants Unit.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
41 21-1095
Resolution authorizing a contract with McDonagh Demolition Incorporated of Chicago, Illinois for the demolition and site restoration of Winchester House in the amount of $2,750,000.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
42 21-1094
Resolution authorizing an agreement with CDW Government, Chicago, IL, for network hardware and electronics as required to bypass Winchester House in the amount of $36,603.09.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Hunter, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
43 21-1172
Resolution approving a three percent pay increase for the last 13 pay periods of Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) for County employees not in a bargaining unit and for bargaining unit employees whose contract agrees to mirror County employee annual increases.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Roberts, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
*NEW APPOINTMENTS*
44 21-1182
Resolution providing for the appointment of Karen Porten as a member of the Lakes Region Sanitary District.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Simpson, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 19 -Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Frank and Member Roberts
45 21-1183
Resolution providing for the appointment of John Wasik as a member of the Illinois Route 53 Expansion Land Alternative Use Task Force.
A motion was made by Member Hart, seconded by Member Casbon, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 19 -Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Frank and Member Roberts
46 21-1185
Resolution providing for the appointment of Deborah Balma, Patrick “Sean” Ginty, Andrea Hess, Helen Redding, and Harold Wallin as members of the Ethics Commission of Lake County.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Sbarra, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 19 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Nay: 1 - Member Barr
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
47 21-1187
Resolution providing for the appointment of Mary Ross Cunningham as a member of the Lake County Workforce Development Board.
A motion was made by Member Hart, seconded by Member Wasik, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND MEMBER REMARKS
48 21-1189
Bond for James T. Lang, trustee of the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District, in the amount of $2,000.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Cunningham, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 20 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt,
Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Frank
Member Comment was made by Members Simpson and Altenberg.
Chair Hart announced that the Forest Preserve meeting will begin at 10:55 a.m. Adjourn this Regular June 2021 Session of the County Board of Lake County until September 14, 2021.
Chair Hart adjourned the meeting at 10:36 a.m.
https://lakecounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=828979&GUID=202E45FE-9BC6-4909-B4FA-C6B13DE336A9
Alerts Sign-up