Lake County Board met Jan. 11.
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 Durkin led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Present 21 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair 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
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
1 22-0073
Special recognition celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lake County.
This matter was presented
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
There was no Public Comment for items not on the agenda.
CHAIR'S REMARKS
My report will be very short; I just want to say that I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with family and friends and were able to stay healthy during this pandemic surge. I forwarded the Pace, Metra, and RTA quarterly reports to all board members just yesterday so please take a moment to read through that.
I do want to bring something up that occurred at last month’s County Board meeting. Member Simpson made a comment that was disparaging to some Lake County employees. I want the board and the public to know that I reached out to them, their manager, and the County Administration staff and apologized to them for not saying something during the meeting. Quite frankly, I was so taken aback that it wasn’t until later in the day that it really sunk in.
Member Simpson, your conduct and words were disrespectful and are in violation of our County Board Rules. I am disappointed in you and sincerely hope that you will refrain from behaving like this in the future. If you haven’t done so already, I request that you call those staff members and their manager to apologize as soon as possible. I have served on this board for over nine years and I talked to board members who have served even longer, and we have never heard a board member speak in a negative way about our staff until you.
For the rest of us, I know we say it all the time, but never enough, that we are extremely fortunate to have outstanding staff in every corner of Lake County Government. They are dedicated 100% to public service and to serving the residents of Lake County. The things we accomplish, and there are many, could not be done without them. So thank you to all of our Lake County Employees for what you do every day, and we realize that includes nights and weekends. And know that if this happens again, I will not hesitate to condemn those remarks at the time. I expect that all members of this board will represent Lake County in a professional manner and will treat each other, our staff, and members of the public with dignity and respect.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 2-30)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
2 22-0082
Minutes from December 14, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
3 22-0081
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*CLAIMS AGAINST LAKE COUNTY, IL*
4 22-0080
Report of Claims Against Lake County, Illinois for the month of December 2021. Attachments: December 2021 Claims Agenda
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*REPORTS*
5 21-1871
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, for the month of September, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
6 21-1976
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of November, 2021. Attachments: LCC Report for Nov. 2021
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
7 21-1849
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of October 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
8 22-0020
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of November, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
9 22-0001
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of November 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
10 21-1857
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of October 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
11 22-0048
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report April 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*REAPPOINTMENTS*
12 22-0077
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Daniel Venturi as a member of the Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
13 22-0046
For Information - Reappointment of Lake County’s Representatives to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee.
This item was presented.
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
14 22-0003
Joint resolution authorizing an amendment for a six-month extension for the State’s Attorney’s Office Prosecutor-Based Victim Assistance Program through a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, including an emergency appropriation of $52,629 in federal funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
15 22-0004
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) to partner with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office to reduce, through DNA testing, the number of wrongful convictions within Lake County, including an emergency appropriation of $91,730 in federal funds, if awarded.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
16 22-0005
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Smart Prosecution - Innovation Prosecution Solutions grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office (LCSO) for forensic analysis software (GrayKey) that the Cyber Crimes Unit can utilize to extract data from electronic devices, including an emergency appropriation of $123,940 in federal funds, if awarded.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
17 22-0013
Joint resolution authorizing the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 for a continued participation fee of $48,000.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
18 22-0040
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services funding and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $74,000 for the Medicaid Match program.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
19 21-1995
Joint resolution authorizing separate agreements with the Townships of Antioch, Avon, Fremont, Grant, Lake Villa, and Wauconda providing the terms and conditions for the receipt of Township funds for the Ride Lake County West service.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
20 21-1997
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., Elgin, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for 2022 bridge repairs, at a maximum cost of $220,870 and appropriating $265,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
21 21-1998
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Bravo Company Engineering, Lisle, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Winchester Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Illinois Route 21, at a maximum cost of $477,632.58 and appropriating $573,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
22 21-1999
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Hunt Club Road, from Illinois Route 173 to State Line Road, at a maximum cost of $220,713, and appropriating $265,000 of Matching Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
23 21-2000
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with BLA, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Big Hollow Road, from the McHenry County line to US Route 12, at a maximum cost of $118,632 and appropriating $143,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
24 21-2001
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Village of Barrington for the Hart Road at Flint Creek bridge improvement project.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
25 21-2002
Ordinance requesting the granting of temporary and permanent easements and authorizing an easement agreement with the Lake County Forest Preserve District for the Ela Road at Long Grove Road intersection improvements.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
26 21-2003
Joint resolution authorizing separate agreements with the Village of Barrington and the Village of Deer Park for the proposed intersection improvements at Ela Road at Long Grove Road and authorizing a master agreement with the Village of Deer Park regarding the energy, maintenance, and future costs of County-owned and Village-owned traffic control signals and interconnection with Lake County PASSAGE.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
27 22-0021
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in various funds for certain projects, items, and activities budgeted in the prior year and not completed.
Attachments: Jan-22 Carryovers draft - FINAL
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
28 22-0043
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in various funds for Emergency Rental Assistance and IT security, budgeted in the prior year and not completed.
Attachments: Dec-21 Spec'l Call Carryovers
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
29 22-0012
Resolution accepting the annual Emergency Management Intergovernmental Grant Agreement from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in an amount not to exceed $196,955.63.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
30 22-0006
Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with CDW Government (CDW-G), Vernon Hills, Illinois, for CoreView an auditing solution for use with all Microsoft tenant products in an estimated amount of $67,290 with the option to renew for two, one-year periods.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, 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 Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 21 -Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair 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
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
31 22-0076
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 February 8, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Kyle, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 17- Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle,
Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Nay: 4 - Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hunter and Member Sbarra
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
32 22-0014
Joint resolution to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ to provide 189 law enforcement body cameras, software, and video storage for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, for $1,280,949.
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Member Kyle, 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, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Simpson
33 22-0015
Joint resolution to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ to provide 25 in-car video cameras, software, and unlimited video storage in marked vehicles for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, for $312,000.
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, 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, Member Frank, Chair Hart,
Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Simpson
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
34 22-0078
Board of Health Report.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates:
More than 91% of counties in the U.S., including Lake County, remain in high community transmission. This is a 26% increase since December 2021.
As of January 7, Lake County has had over 94,065 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,162 deaths throughout the pandemic. Lake County’s recovery rate is 98.5%.
In Region 9, Lake and McHenry counties, the testing positivity rate is steeply trending upward at 17.8%.
The new variant of concern, B.1.1.529, also known as Omicron, was first reported in Illinois on December 10, 2021. As of January 3, 2022, there are 765 reported cases of Omicron in Illinois and approximately 62% of the positive samples sequenced.
The CDC is working with public health and industry partners to learn more about the Omicron variant and recommends the public continue following mitigation strategies to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
On December 27, 2021, the CDC updated its guidance to shorten quarantine and isolation for those who have tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19. IDPH adopted the updated guidance for the general public. This guidance does not apply for healthcare workers, and those who work or live in congregate settings.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Updates:
As of December 30, 2021:
Over 243 million people, or 73.3% of the U.S. population, have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Over 205 million people, or 65% of the U.S. population, are fully vaccinated
Over 68 million people, or 33.4% of the fully vaccinated population, have received a booster dose.
As of January 7, 2022, and according to data provided by IDPH, more than 73% of all Lake County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 64% are fully vaccinated.
On January 3, 2022, the FDA amended the emergency use authorization (EUA), now authorizing individuals ages 12 and older to receive a booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has adopted this change. The amended EUA also shortens the time between completion of the primary vaccination series and a booster to 5 months for Pfizer vaccine only.
It also authorizes moderately or severely immunocompromised 5-11-year-olds to receive an additional dose of the vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
These two additional amendments have also been adopted by the CDC.
It was recently announced that all Illinois Community-Based State-Run testing sites will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seven Community-Based State-Run testing sites will now also offer adult dose COVID-19 vaccinations. This includes both the site in Waukegan on Water Street and in Arlington Heights at the Arlington Race Track.
All Lake County residents ages 5 and older are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
All Lake County residents ages 12 and older who received the Pfizer vaccine are now recommended to get their booster dose five months after completing their initial series of two doses. Those that received Moderna should get a booster six months after their second dose and those that received Johnson and Johnson should get their booster two months after their first dose.
There are many ways to get your booster shot. You can schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider, pharmacy, or at retail locations. There are over 200 locations throughout Lake County that may have COVID-19 booster vaccine availability. Visit Vaccines.gov to find a vaccine near you.
January is National Radon Action Month
Radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, claiming the lives of approximately 21,000 Americans each year.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas with no odor or color. It can seep into your home through cracks or other holes in your home’s foundation.
Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. Lake County residents should test the radon levels in their home during the winter months, when indoor radon levels are at their highest.
Testing for radon is easy, inexpensive, and the only way to know if your family is at risk of radon exposure.
The Health Department offers short-term testing kits for $10.00, available at 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville, or for $13 by mail. The cost includes return postage, laboratory analysis and interpretation by Health Department laboratory staff. Test kits are also available from area hardware and building supply stores.
For more information and testing kits, call (847) 377-8020 or visit the Health Department’s website.
35 22-0039
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,867,342 for the Crisis Care System grant.
A motion was made by Member Altenberg, 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, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Member Simpson
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
36 22-0011
Ordinance amending Chapter 94: Public Nuisances of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances regulating open burning of landscape waste.
Public Comment was made by:
Patrick Krook
Susan Pribyl
Cynthia Wakat
Angie Cevallos
Henry Schaaf
Nickie Fischer
Judy Martini
James Fischer
Mike Wendricks
Peter Warnes
Linda Kuntner
Chris Geiselhart
Diane Kordecki
Silvia Bryson
Kathy Rekar
Daniel Griffin
Michele Bauman
Charlie Mitchell
Tom Shaunessy
Rob Bryson, Grant Township
Kristy Miller
Andrea Nosek
Kelly Nichols
Jennifer Futterman
Andy Amend
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 14 -Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Kyle, Member Parekh,
Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and
Member Wilke
Nay: 7 - Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Maine, Member Pedersen and Member Sbarra
37 21-1865
Joint resolution authorizing franchise agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Services LLC, Morton Grove, Illinois, for residential waste collection services for non-exempted unincorporated areas in the southwestern and southeastern quadrants of Lake County.
Public Comment was made by:
Cynthia Wakat
Angie Cevallos
Silvia Bryson
Michele Bauman, Avon Township Supervisor
Patrick Krook
A motion was made by Member Sbarra, seconded by Member Danforth, to postpone this item indefinitely.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Maine, Member Pedersen and Member Sbarra
Nay: 14- Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke.
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Clark, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 16 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Durkin, Member Frank, 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
38 21-1866
Joint resolution authorizing franchise agreement with Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc., Round Lake Park, Illinois, for residential waste collection services for non-exempted unincorporated areas in the northwestern and northeastern quadrants of Lake County.
Public Comment was made by:
Judy Martini
Mike Wendricks
Tom Shaughnessy
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Wasik, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 15 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Cunningham, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Nay: 6 - Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hunter, Member Maine, Member Pedersen and Member Sbarra
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
39 22-0075
Lake County Partners Update.
The Lake County Partners Update will be presented at the next County Board Meeting. 40 22-0002
Resolution authorizing voting precincts in Lake County.
Public Comment was made by: Eleanor Sweet McDonnell
Mary Mathews, representing the League of Women Voters of Lake County
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Wasik, 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, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Sbarra, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Abstain: 1 - Member Simpson
41 22-0009
Resolution authorizing the adoption of the contract and by-laws of the
Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) and Lake County membership in the IPBC.
∙ The Finance & Administration Committee requested staff bring forward alternatives to the status quo which might slow or reduce the annual employee health insurance expense.
∙ Over the last two years, employee health insurance costs have risen 6.6 percent and 6.9 percent.
∙ The Lake County Forest Preserve and many other Counties, Municipalities, and Special Districts have moved to the IPBC to better manager health care costs and provide great service.
∙ The IPBC has estimated the County would save as much as $1,300,000 by joining the Cooperative.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this item be postponed indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 21 -Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair 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
NEW APPOINTMENTS
42 22-0047
Resolution providing for the appointment of Charles D. Smith, representing the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association, as a member of the Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
Attachments: Charles D Smith Resume 2021_Redacted
A motion was made by Member Hart, seconded by Member Cunningham, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 21 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair 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
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND
MEMBER REMARKS
Member Remarks were made by Members Vealitzek, Danforth, Simpson, Sbarra, Chair Hart and Member Roberts
Chair Hart announced that the Forest Preserve Meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn this Regular September 2021 Session of the County Board of Lake County until February 8, 2022.
Chair Hart adjourned the meeting at 12:41 p.m.
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