Lake County Committee of the Whole met Sept. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Hart called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hart led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 21 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice-Chairman Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Member Frank, 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
*Electronic Attendance: All Members, except Chair Hart
Others Present:
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Sydney Dawson, County Board Office
Mark Pfister, Lake County Health Department
Carl Kirar, Facilities
Cassandra Torstenson, County Administrator's Office
Eric Waggoner, Building, Planning and Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Larry Mackey, Lake County Health Department
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services
Chris Blanding, IT
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Krista Kennedy, Finance and Administrative Services
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Micah Thornton, Circuit Clerk
Michael Wheeler, Finance and Administrative Services
Mike Adam, Lake County Health Department
RuthAnne Hall, Finance and Administrative Services
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Teri White, State's Attorney's Office
Mick Zawislak, Resident
Rosemary Heilemann, Resident
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 Hart acknowledged the upcoming 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. 7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.2)
Approval of Minutes
(Member Hunter entered the meeting at 8:35 a.m.)
8.1 21-1033
Minutes from June 4, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Wasik, that the minutes from June 4, 2021 be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
19 - Aye: Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice-Chairman Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 2 - Member Parekh and Member Wilke
8.2 21-1363
A motion was made by Vice Chair Cunningham, seconded by Member Wasik, that the minutes from July 9, 2021 be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
19 - Aye: Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice-Chairman Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 2 - Member Parekh and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
8.3 21-1177
Health Department Update on COVID-19.
(Member Wilke entered the meeting at 9:01 a.m.)
(Member Parekh entered the meeting at 9:05 a.m.)
Mark Pfister, Executive Director of the Lake County Health Department, gave a thorough update regarding COVID-19. Executive Director Pfister announced that Lake County has the highest number of fully vaccinated 12-17 year-olds in the state. Executive Director Pfister also noted that Lake County is the third most fully vaccinated county in the state.
Executive Director Pfister explained that additional doses for immunocompromised individuals are now available; however, individuals receiving the additional shot should maintain the same brand as their original vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), as the effects of mixing vaccine brands are not yet known. Booster shots for individuals who are not considered immunocompromised are not yet available.
Executive Director Pfister explained that the Lake County Health Department recommends that all people who are medically able to get the vaccine receive it. Executive Director Pfister also noted that anyone can get the virus if unvaccinated, including children.
Executive Director Pfister added that the Lake County Health Department is mandating vaccinations for staff, except in cases of medical or religious exemptions. Discussion ensued.
8.4 21-1178
CARES Act - Coronavirus Relief Fund: Lake County Plan Update.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, gave an update on the County's spending of the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, noted that, of the original funds received from the U.S. Treasury in the amount of $121,539,986.20, the County has $963.273.07 remaining. Chief Financial Officer Sutton explained that those remaining funds are allocated for: Lake County Health Department Call Center staffing, FERA staffing and office space remodel, and Assembly Room remote/hybrid meeting improvements.
Chief Financial Officer Sutton outlined how the rest of the funds had been spent, noting that $8.1 million went to resident support and assistance and $16.7 million went to business and economic assistance.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, gave a breakdown of how the remainder of the funds were spent: $36.5 million went to municipalities and local units of government, $17.7 million went to public health support and assistance, $1.5 million went to personal protective equipment (PPE), and $39 million went to County-wide essential services.
Chair Hart thanked staff for their hard work regarding the COVID-19 response. Discussion ensued.
Member Kyle, Vice Chair Cunningham, and County Administrator Gary Gibson echoed Chair Hart's thanks to staff.
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 declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
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