Lake County Law & Judicial Committee met Feb. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Cunningham called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Cunningham led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
* Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others present:
Abby Scalf, Communications
Angela Cooper, 19th Judicial Circuit
Ashley Rack, Sheriff’s Office
Justine Gilbert, Communications
Carrie Flanigan, State's Attorney's Office
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Eric Rinehart, Lake County State's Attorney
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jackie Herrera Giron, State's Attorney's Office
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jessica Vealitzek, Board Member
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
Jo Gravitter, State's Attorney's Office
John Light, Human Resources
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Kasey Morgan, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Mark Levitt, 19th Judicial Circuit
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Penni Raphaelson, Planning, Building and Development
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Sandy Hart, Board Member
Teri White, State's Attorney's Office
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Todd Schroeder, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There was no public comment.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Cunningham asked for everyone to get vaccinated and to get their boosters.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.2)
*REPORTS*
8.1 22-0122
Report from Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the month of December 2021.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts, that this communication or report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
8.2 22-0119
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of December 2021.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts, that this communication or report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
REGULAR AGENDA
*SHERIFF'S OFFICE*
8.3 22-0115
Joint resolution authorizing the emergency appropriation of a grant in the amount of $41,692 from the D.A.S. Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life for use by the Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit.
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office Business Manager, stated the grant funding will cover costs for the Canine Unit.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
8.4 22-0116
Joint resolution accepting the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County (HFNLC) grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $50,000.
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office Business Manager, stated the funding will cover the costs for a nurse at the Wellness Center.
A motion was made by Member Parekh, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
*STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE*
8.5 22-0129
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of an Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking grant awarded by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office (LCSAO) to establish the Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force, including an emergency appropriation of $750,000 in federal funds,
Eric Rinehart, State's Attorney, introduced Jackie Herrera Giron, Chief of Victim Services. State's Attorney Rinehart stated the funding covers the salaries of a prosecutor, an investigator and a task force coordinator for investigating Human Trafficking, coordinating with A Safe Place. There were only seven new grants received in the United States for this funding and Lake County received one of them. Discussion ensued.
Jackie Herrera Giron, Chief of Victim Services, State's Attorney's Office, stated domestic violence victims who went to A Safe Place over time admitted to being victims of human sex trafficking. There have been approximately 100 victims in 2021. A lengthy discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
8.6 22-0143
Joint resolution authorizing an amendment for a six-month extension for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant awarded by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Illinois to the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC), including an emergency appropriation of $38,121 in federal funds.
Carrie Flaningan, Children's Advocacy Director, State's Attorney's Office, stated the grant is for the Children's Advocacy Center. The funds will offset the regular expenses and compensate some of the salaries and supplies for the center. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Parekh, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
*COURT ADMINISTRATION*
8.7 22-0153
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation with offsetting revenue in the amount of $156,707.26 to implement an updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant classroom for juveniles at Hulse Detention Center and Face-it Residential program.
Todd Schroeder, 19th Judicial Executive Director, introduced Angela Cooper, Director of Administrative Services, Courts Administration.
Angela Cooper, Director of Administrative Services, stated the funding will cover costs for all classroom improvements and for all of them to be ADA compliant. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Altenberg, Chair Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Hewitt, Member Parekh, Vice Chair Roberts and Member Vealitzek
8.8 22-0202
Court Administration Department Update.
Todd Schroeder, Executive Director 19th Circuit Court, reported there is a new Chief Judge Mark Levitt for the 19th Circuit Court.
Director Schroeder stated the Crime Victim Services Fund is a new program that is being implemented by the 19th Circuit Court. A portion of the probation fees are collected and deposited to be used for crime victims. There is now enough funds to grant and disperse to organizations that provide services to crime victims. Organizations can apply for the grant by March 1.
Director Schroeder also provided an update for the Eviction Mediation Program. The ARPA funding received will be used to pay the mediators $50 and the helpdesk.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no Members' remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Cunningham declared the meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.
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