Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met Feb. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Member Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke * Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others presents:
Alex Carr, Communications
Angelo Kyle, Board Member
Ann Maine, Board Member
Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management
Abby Scalf, Communications
Bob Glueckert, Supervisor of Assessments
Bob Palmer, Public
Brenda O'Connell, Planning, Building and Development
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Catherine Sbarra, Board Member
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Darcy Adcock, Human Resources
Dick Barr, Board Member
Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building and Development
Elizabeth Brandon, County Administrator's Office
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Erik Karlson, Enterprise Information Technology
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Irshad Khan, Finance
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
John Light, Human Resources
John Wasik, Board Member
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Joseph Roth, Public
Joshua Wilmoth, Public
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Kevin Dominguez, Public
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Krista Kennedy, Finance
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Lake County Board Office
Lawrence Oliver, Sheriff's Office
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Mary Ross Cunningham, Board Member
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Micah Thornton, Circuit Clerk's Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Monica McClain, Payroll
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Rob Anthony, Public
Ruby Acosta, Finance
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Ryan Legare, Department of Transportation
Ryan Pinter, Enterprise Information Technology
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrative Office
Sandy Hart, Board Member
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance
Susan August, Purchasing
Teri White, State's Attorney's Office
Terri Kath, Enterprise Information Technology
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Yvette Albarran, Purchasing
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 Frank reminded the Committee of the tentative dates for the budget policy meetings on March 3 and another at the end of March, early April. Vice Chair Vealitzek will be running the February 24 meeting since he will not be able to attend.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.26)
*REPORTS*
8.1 22-0086
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of December, 2021. A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this communication or report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.2 22-0194
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report May 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this communication or report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Simpson and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Pedersen and Member Wilke
8.3 22-0203
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash & Investment Report June 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this communication or report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.4 22-0214
Monthly Financial Report - December 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this communication or report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*LAW & JUDICIAL*
8.5 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.6 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.7 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.8 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*
8.9 22-0130
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $59,242 for the Family Case Management grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.10 22-0131
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $10,417 for the Influenza Vaccine Promotion grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.11 22-0132
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $23,332 for the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.12 22-0133
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $13,292 for the Solid Waste Enforcement grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.13 22-0135
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $82,938 for the Family Case Management grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.14 22-0138
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $14,583 for the Influenza Vaccine Promotion grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.15 22-0139
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $32,664 for the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.16 22-0140
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $18,610 for the Solid Waste Enforcement grant.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.17 22-0088
Joint resolution appropriating $230,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators, Inc. (JULIE) ticket screening and locating of Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) storm sewers for excavator dig requests along various County highways.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.18 22-0123
Joint resolution appropriating $1,600,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds made available through the Rebuild Illinois Bond funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the improvements to the intersections of Darrell Road with Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.19 22-0124
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc., Crystal Lake, Illinois, to provide Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Gilmer Road, from Illinois Route 120 to Illinois Route 176, at a maximum cost of $350,691 and appropriating $421,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.20 22-0155
Joint resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Advanced Utility Systems in the amount of $286,000 for implementation, licenses, hosting, and training, plus $105,334.25 in year two for maintenance and hosting services for their CIS Infinity, Version 4, Utility Billing System.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*
8.21 22-0127
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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.22 22-0169
Tax Abatement Ordinance for the Series 2018 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.23 22-0171
Tax Abatement Ordinance for the Series 2019 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.24 22-0172
Tax Abatement Ordinance for the Series 2013 General Obligation Road Bonds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.25 22-0173
Tax Abatement Ordinance for the Series 2015A General Obligation Bonds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.26 22-0174
Tax Abatement Ordinance for Special Service Area Number (SSA #) 16 tax levy.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY PARTNERS*
8.27 22-0184
Lake County Partners Update.
Kevin Considine, Lake County Partners President and CEO, presented on the Economic Development update. Mr. Considine reported on the trends and forecast of the workforce in Lake County. The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) public comment will be open until February 11 for feedback on competitive positioning, community engagement, and transformational redevelopment. Mr. Considine also reported on the 2021 accomplishments and the goals for 2022. Discussion ensued.
*LAW & JUDICIAL*
8.28 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, reported on the grant from the Department of Justice to combat Human Trafficking in Lake County. The County's partner, A Safe Place, reported over 100 victims of Human Trafficking in 2020. The grant will provide funding to hire a prosecutor, an investigator, and a task force coordinator Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*
8.29 22-0134
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,436,200 for the COVID-19 Mass Vaccination grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on items 8.29 and 8.30. The COVID-19 Mass Vaccination grant funding will cover the salary for a nurse in the wellness center. Director Pfister also reported on the grant for Capital Improvements at the five Health Centers.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that items 8.29 - 8.30 be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.30 22-0136
Joint resolution accepting the Health Resources and Services Administration grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $927,053 for the Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on items 8.29 and 8.30. The COVID-19 Mass Vaccination grant funding will cover the salary for a nurse in the wellness center. Director Pfister also reported on the grant for Capital Improvements at the five Health Centers.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that items 8.29 - 8.30 be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.31 22-0137
Joint resolution accepting the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $253,919 for the COVID-19 Utilization Decreasing Oral Health Disparities grant.
Attachments: FY22 ILCHF & DDILF
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the Delta Dental grant providing funding for outreach to youth and children for better oral health.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.32 22-0154
Joint resolution authorizing Contract Modification Number Two for Agreement 21008 with Donohue & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for additions to the Saunders Road Sanitary Sewer, Lift Station and Force Main Improvements Engineering Contract.
Austin McFarlane, Public Works Interim Director, reported on the concerns for the Sanitary Sewer station. There is a capacity issue with no room for expansion, and if there is continued rainfall there is a possibility of sewage backup. The goal is to try to extend the contract.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.33 22-0125
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Pace Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) providing terms and conditions for the operation of the Ride Lake County paratransit service as a borderless Countywide service for 2022 and appropriating $1,000,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Shane Schneider, Department of Transportation Director, reported on items 8.33 - 8.35, which are all related to the borderless paratransit service in Lake County. Transportation will be available for people 65 and over, and for people with disabilities. The start date is May 1, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that items 8.33 - 8.35 be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.34 22-0126
Joint resolution endorsing the updated Ride Lake County Title VI Program.
Shane Schneider, Department of Transportation Director, reported on items 8.33 - 8.35 which are all related to the borderless paratransit service in Lake County. Transportation will be available for people 65 and over, and for people with disabilities. The start date is May 1, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that items 8.33 - 8.35 be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.35 22-0144
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Pace Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) providing terms and conditions for extension of the current Ride Lake County West and Ride Lake County Central paratransit services.
Shane Schneider, Department of Transportation Director, reported on items 8.33 - 8.35 which are all related to the borderless paratransit service in Lake County. Transportation will be available for people 65 and over, and for people with disabilities. The start date is May 1, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that items 8.33 - 8.35 be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*
Facilities & Construction Services
8.36 22-0141
Resolution authorizing an agreement with CDW Government, Chicago, IL, for the Enterprise Security System Improvement Project in the amount of $59,423.92.
Jeremiah Varco, Facilities and Construction Manager, reported on the contract with CDW for network switches to upgrade the Libertyville campus for new and replacement IP security cameras.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
5Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.37 22-0029
Director’s Report - Facilities and Construction Services.
There was no Facilities and Construction Services Director's report.
Human Resources
8.38 22-0224
Resolution authorizing the execution of the contract and by-laws of the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) and Lake County membership in the IPBC.
John Light, Human Resources Director, reported on the current IPBC bylaws. There were no substantial changes to the bylaws from when the contract was previously reviewed.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.39 22-0031
Director's Report - Human Resources.
John Light, Human Resource Director, stated the continuance of implementing the vaccine and testing policy and thanked the Treasurer's Office for helping send out paychecks early in January.
Enterprise Information Technology
8.40 22-0175
Enterprise Information Technology Annual Update.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Enterprise Information Technology, presented the annual update on the Enterprise Information Technology Department. The department provides support, security, and solutions for Lake County staff. CIO Blanding reviewed the previous and next 12 months with regards to cybersecurity, modernization and solutions. Discussion ensued.
8.41 22-0030
Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.
There was no Enterprise Information Technology Director's report.
Finance
8.42 22-0032
Director’s Report - Finance.
There was no Finance Director's report.
County Administration
8.43 22-0213
Resolution authorizing the emergency appropriation of $9,802,090.14 in Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funding for the purposes of assisting households that are unable to pay rent or utilities.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the emergency appropriation for the Emergency Rental Assistance program. The funding will help assist households to pay rent and utilities.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
Absent: 2 - Member Simpson and Member Wilke
8.44 22-0159
CARES Act Closeout Report.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, thanked the County Administrator and staff who helped with the CARES Act.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Finance Officer, reported on the background of the CARES Act funding, the rate of spending and the programs the funding was used for. Discussion ensued.
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 Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 10:12 a.m.
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