Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met Feb. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Vealitzek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent 1 - Chair Frank
*Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others present:
Al Giertych, Division of Transportation
Ann Maine, Board Member
Ashley Rack, Sheriff’s Office
Abby Scalf, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bethany Williams, Lake County Partners
Bob Glueckert, Supervisor of Assessments
Brenda O'Connell, Planning, Building and Development
Caitlin Everett, Workforce Development
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction
Catherine Sbarra, Board Member
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology
Darcy Adcock, Human Resources
Elizabeth Mudd, Treasurer's Office
Erik Karlson, Enterprise Information Technology
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Heidie Hernandez, Enterprise Information Technology
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer Clark, Board Member
Jennifer White, Division of Transportation
Jessica Vealitzek, Board Member
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
John Light, Human Resources
John Wasik, Board Member
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Julie Simpson, Board Member
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Kevin Considine, Lake County Partners
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Lawrence Oliver, Sheriff's Office
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Michael Danforth, Board Member
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Monica McClain, Payroll
Nelmari Velazquez-Zayas, Human Resources
Patrice Evans, Enterprise Information Technology
Patrice Sutton, Finance
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Ryan Pinter, Enterprise Information Technology
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, Board Member
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance
Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing
Susan August, Purchasing
Tammy Chatman, Communications
Terri Kath, Enterprise Information Technology
Terry Wilke, Board Member
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Todd Schroeder, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Vasyl Markus, Treasurer's Office
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
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (8.1 - 8.15)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
8.1 22-0272
Minutes from January 27, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.2 22-0307
Minutes from February 3, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
*REPORTS*
8.3 22-0269
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of January, 2022. Attachments: LCC Report for January 2022
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.4 22-0271
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of January 2022.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.5 22-0247
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report September 2021.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.6 22-0248
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report October 2021.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.7 22-0335
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report November 2021.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Simpson, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.8 22-0252
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Cardno, Inc., Brookfield, Wisconsin, in the amount of $55,100 for ecological restoration management of wetland and upland buffer areas requiring native landscape maintenance.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.9 22-0254
Joint resolution appropriating $1,480,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for ice control salt materials needed for the 2022-2023 winter season.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.10 22-0255
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with H&H Electric Company, Franklin Park, Illinois, in the amount of $514,969.28 for the installation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) PASSAGE Field Elements along various routes in Lake County, and appropriating $620,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.11 22-0256
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $566,286.30, for the resurfacing of Audrey Nixon Boulevard, from Jackson Street to Sheridan Road, and appropriating $680,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.12 22-0257
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $861,366.47 for the resurfacing of York House Road, from Delany Road to Illinois Route 131, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 1.39 miles, and appropriating $1,035,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.13 22-0259
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with TranSystems Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois, to provide Phase II design engineering services for improvements to the intersections of Russell Road with Kilbourne Road, Kenosha Road, and Lewis Avenue, at a maximum cost of $1,204,887 and appropriating $1,450,000 of Matching Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.14 22-0260
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Itasca, Illinois, for professional engineering services related to the Phase I Study of the Old McHenry Crossings improvement project, at a maximum cost of $243,315, and appropriating $295,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.15 22-0261
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with TranSystems Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois, for professional engineering services to design a multi-use path along Butterfield Road, from Gregg’s Parkway to Golf Road, at a maximum cost of $643,993, and appropriating $775,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY PARTNERS*
8.16 22-0324
Lake County Partners Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)Update.
Kevin Considine, Lake County Partners, provided an overview and update on the public comments for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). There were four key topics for the public comment: general support, development, sustainability and transportation. Mr. Considine also reported on the timeline moving forward for the CEDS.
*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*
Facilities and Construction
8.17 22-0029
Director’s Report - Facilities and Construction Services.
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction, stated there are three items that will be presented at the upcoming Financial & Administrative Committee meetings. The items are the Consolidated EOC/911/ETSB Facility, the renovated space in the basement to make the Vote by Mail operational, and the purchase of the property for the Coroner's Office.
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, reported on the capital plan and the timeline. Human Resources
8.18 22-0031
Director's Report - Human Resources.
There was no Human Resources Director's Report.
Enterprise Information Technology
8.19 22-0286
Resolution authorizing an agreement with DLT Solutions, of Herndon, Virginia, for staff augmentation services for system programming and operational support for two years in an amount not to exceed $182,400 annually.
Chris Blanding, Chief Enterprise Information Technology Officer, reported on the BOSS system upgrade. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Wilke, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
8.20 22-0030
Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.
There was no Enterprise Information Technology report but Chris Blanding, Chief Enterprise Information Technology Officer, did state that security awareness reports of participation were sent to departments and offices.
Finance
8.21 22-0329
Resolution re-authorizing an emergency appropriation of $300,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for temporary staff to support the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance (FERA) Program.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on there was a change in the language and stated the resolution was reauthorizing the appropriation approved in December.
This matter was recommended for adoption to the regular agenda
8.22 22-0032
Director’s Report - Finance.
There was no Finance Director's Report.
9. County Administrator's Report
9.1 22-0342
Application Fees for Grade One Deputies and Corrections Officers.
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, stated there will be an action item moving forward for the Sheriff's Office asking for a temporary waving of the filing fee for applications for deputy and correctional positions. Discussion ensued.
9.2 22-0348
Initial discussion on options for capital funding for facilities projects.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, introduced Carl Kirar, Construction and Facilities Director and Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hawkins reported on the initial discussion on the Facility Capital Fund. The major item is the Consolidated EOC/911/ETSB Facility. Staff will be presenting to the Board the options for funding the building and capital needs. There are three funding possibilities the Board will need to look at: ARPA funds, Bonding, and possibly grant funding. Discussion ensued.
10. Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Wilke, that this item be to go into executive session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
10.1 22-0033 Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11).
10.2 22-0034
Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2).
10.3 22-0035
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1).
10.4 22-0036
Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).
10.4 22-0310
Executive Session minutes from January 27, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Wilke, that these minutes be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Absent: 1 - Chair Frank
11. Members Remarks
Member Simpson asked for everyone to keep Ukraine in their thoughts.
12. Adjournment
Vice Chair Vealitzek declared the meeting adjourned at 9:53
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