Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met March 31.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*Electronic attendance: Member Pedersen and Member Simpson
Other present:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Al Giertych, Division of Transportation
Ann Maine, Board Member
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bob Gluekert, County Assessor
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction
Catherine Sbarra, Board Member
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Daniel Eder, Emergency Management Agency
Emily Mitchell, Finance
Errol Lagman, Finance
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gunnar Gunnarsson, State's Attorney's Office
Heidie Hernandez, Enterprise Information Technology
Holly Kim, Treasurer
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
John Idleburg, Sheriff's Office
John Wasik, Board Member
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Mary Ross Cunningham, County Board
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Micah Thornton, Circuit Clerk's Office
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Monica McClain, Payroll
Patrice Evans, Enterprise Information Technology
Robert Springer, Planning, Building and Development
Ruby Acosta, Finance
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Ryan Pinter, Enterprise Information Technology
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrators Office
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance
Teri White, State's Attorney's Office
Terri Kath, Enterprise Information Technology
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Victor Filippini, Attorney
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
There were no Chair remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.9)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
8.1 22-0484
Minutes from February 24, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.2 22-0485
Minutes from March 3, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*REPORTS*
8.3 22-0418
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of February 2022.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.4 22-0427
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of February 2022.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*
8.5 22-0467
Joint resolution accepting the Public Institute of Metropolitan grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $15,000 for the Protecting Our Patients Affirming Care grant.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.6 22-0468
Joint resolution accepting the Schreiber Foundation grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,000 for the iGrow grant.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.7 22-0469
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $18,461 for the Substance Use Prevention Services grant.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.8 22-0452
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc., Shelton, Connecticut in the amount of $52,454.50 for the purchase of a graphite furnace for the Lake County Public Works Department including training and annual maintenance.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.9 22-0453
Joint committee action authorizing Contract Modification Number One for Agreement 21154 with Applied Technologies, Inc., Lake Villa, Illinois, for further investigation of the Antioch Township Sanitary Sewer.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Clark, that this committee action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY PARTNERS*
8.10 22-0460
Lake County Partners Update.
Kevin Considine, Lake County Partners President and CEO, reported on the top trends with Lake County Partners. Mr. Considine provided a snapshot of the major projects pipeline in Lake County and the four year metrics. Lake County Partner's have expanded the storytelling through monthly newsletters, blogs, and digital marketing. Manufacturing has expanded in Lake County. Mr. Considine stated the timeline for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) will be coming to the committee meeting next week. There was an overview of what is ahead for the County. Discussion ensued.
*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*
8.11 22-0463
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,037,539 for the COVID-19 Crisis grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the COVID-19 Crisis grant. The Health Department is preparing and continuing to focus on congregating settings.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
8.12 22-0464
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $850,000 for the COVID-19 Response grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the Emergency Operations Plan. The funding will provide consultants for the plan.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
8.13 22-0465
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $170,000 for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. The funding will provide mammograms and care for women who are uninsured. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the hospital systems in Lake County.
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:
8.14 22-0466
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Primary Health Care Association grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,090,800 for the Pandemic Health Navigator Program grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the continuation of the Pandemic Health Navigator Program grant. The funding will provide Community Care Workers, who will be utilized in the Health Department Clinics to ensure people are receiving the care and services they need.
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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.15 22-0450
Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Sewage Disposal between Lake County and the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, introduced Attorney Victor Filippini and reported on the agreement for the Sewage Disposal in Buffalo Grove.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
8.16 22-0451
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Joint Resolution authorizing execution of a Water Purchase and Sale Contract with the Village of Buffalo Grove for the purchase and sale of potable water, via Lake Michigan, to the County’s customers within its water distribution system.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Public Works Director, reported on the agreement for the Lake Michigan water source purchase for Buffalo Grove. Discussion ensued.
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:
8.17 22-0337
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Joint resolution renewing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Lake County Planning, Building and Development (PBD) and the Village of Hainesville.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building, and Development Director, reported on the agreement with Hainesville for inspections and plan reviews. Discussion ensued.
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:
8.18 22-0504
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Joint resolution authorizing on a certain named property, 27709 N. Oak Street, Wauconda, Illinois, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) #09-28-103-117, the demolition of a dangerous and unsafe residential structure and related accessory buildings deemed to be an immediate and continuing hazard to the community.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building, and Development Director, introduced Robert Springer, Supervisor of Building and Code Enforcement, and reported on the demolition of an abandoned home in unincorporated Island Lake. The structure on the property met the criteria for the stature to be demolished. Mr. Springer presented on the demolition of the home. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*
Chief County Assessor
8.19 22-0462
Chief County Assessment Office Annual Update.
Bob Glueckert, Chief County Assessor, provided an overview of the Chief County Assessment Department and the three primary areas of responsibility. Assessor Glueckert also provided an overview of the accomplishments from the previous 12 months and the goals for the next 12 months. A lengthy discussion ensued.
Facilities and Construction Services
8.20 22-0029
Director’s Report - Facilities and Construction Services.
Carl Kirar, Director of Facilities and Construction, reported on the Job Order Contract (JOC). There are two security access control projects. One is at the Sheriff's Office and the other is at the Division of Transportation. Discussion ensued.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, reported on the policy for the JOC. Discussion ensued.
Carl Kirar, Director of Facilities and Construction, provided an update on the vote by mail project and stated Phase I is complete. A facility Master Plan is being drafted and will be available in late summer for the Committee to review. Mr. Kirar stated there will be an update at next week's Committee meeting on the EOC, 911, and ETSB Facility.
8.21 22-0031
Director's Report - Human Resources.
There was no Human Resources Director's report.
Enterprise Information Technology
8.22 22-0471
Resolution authorizing a one-year renewal with CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Cisco SMARTnet maintenance and support in the amount of $110,379.44 with the option to renew for two, 12-month periods.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the one year renewal of the Cisco SMARTnet maintenance and support contract.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
8.23 22-0470
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Resolution authorizing a one-year renewal with CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Cisco Direct Threat Defense licenses in the amount of $39,780 with the option to renew for two, 12-month periods.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the renewal of the Cisco Direct Threat Defense licenses.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
8.24 22-0030
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.
There was no Enterprise Information Technology Director's Report. Finance
8.25 22-0032
Director’s Report - Finance.
There was no Finance Director's Report.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Wilke, that this item be to go into executive session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
10.1 22-0033
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11).
10.2 22-0036
Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).
10.2 22-0486
Executive Session Minutes from February 24, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke
11. Members Remarks
There were no Member remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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