Lake County Gazette

Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met June 2.

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 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent 1 - Member Simpson

* Electronic attendance: All members were in-person.

Others present:

Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office

Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office

Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office

Kevin Quinn, Communications

Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office

Al Giertych, Division of Transportation

Tammy Chatman, Communications

Gina Roberts, Board Member

Angelo Kyle, Board Member

Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction

Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office

Austin McFarlane, Public Works

Teri White, State's Attorney's Office

Mary Crain, Division of Transportation

Joel Sensenig, Public Works

Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management

Heidie Hernandez, Enterprise Information Technology

Elizabeth Brandon, County Administrator's Office

Chad Wright, Facilities and Construction

Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation

Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald

Caitlin Everett, Workforce Development

Jennifer White, Division of Transportation

Melissa Gallagher, Finance

Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court

Elizabeth Kinahan-Schafer

Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office

Ryan Pinter, Enterprise Information Technology

Sandy Hart, County Board Chair

Ann Maine, Board Member

Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office

Holly Kim, Treasurer

Yvette Albarran, Purchasing

Michael Wheeler, Finance

Frank D'Andrea, Finance

Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office

Errol Lagman, Finance

Kevin Dominguez, Finance

Susan August, Purchasing

Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing

Nick Principali, Finance

Michael Balsamo, Facilities and Construction

Maria Castellanos, Finance

ShaTin Gibbs, Finance

Marah Altenberg, Board Member

Jonathan Joy, Facilities and Construction

Terri Kath, Enterprise Information Technology

Mary Ross Cunningham, Board Member

Yvonne Mendoza, Finance

Ruby Acosta, Finance

Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management

Jeremiah Varco, Facilities and Construction

Don Dugan, Facilities and Construction

John Wasik, Board Member

Joseph Arcus, Planning, Building, and Development

Monica McClain, Payroll

Joy Gossman, Public Defender

Jerial Jorden-Woods, Finance

Adam Krueger, Finance

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

There were no Chair remarks.

7. Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business.

8. New Business

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.15)

*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*

8.1 22-0797

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.2 22-0798

Minutes from May 5, 2022.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

*REPORTS*

8.3 22-0759

Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of April 2022.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.4 22-0752

Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of April 2022. Attachments: April 2022

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.5 22-0781

Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report April 2022.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

*LAW & JUDICIAL*

8.6 22-0769

Joint resolution accepting the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $294,000.

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 voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.7 22-0784

Joint resolution authorizing the renewal of the State’s Attorney’s Violent Crimes Victims Assistance (VCVA) grant program awarded by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023, including an emergency appropriation of $36,600 in state funds.

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 voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*

8.8 22-0771

Joint committee action item approving Change Order Number Four consisting of an increase of $16,828.32 for additions for the sidewalk and curb ramp improvements at the Quentin Road, at Illinois Route 22 intersection, contract.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this committee action item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.9 22-0772

Joint committee action item approving Change Order Number Four consisting of an increase of $17,714.69 for additions to the replacement of eight culverts on the Gages Lake Road and North Avenue contract.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this committee action item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.10 22-0773

Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $70,332.23 for the resurfacing of West Townline Road in Avon Township, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 0.24 miles.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.11 22-0774

Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Superior Road Striping Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois, in the amount of $1,020,486.62 for the removal and replacement of pavement markings, and the removal and replacement of pavement markers on various County highways, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 99.17 centerline miles, and appropriating $1,225,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be recommended for to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.12 22-0775

Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $781,374.27 for construction of the 21st Street culvert replacement in Wadsworth, Illinois, and appropriating a supplemental amount of $150,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for the construction of the improvement.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.13 22-0776

Joint resolution authorizing a three-year maintenance agreement with Midwest Software Solutions of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the Traffic Collision Location System (TCLS) used by the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) at a cost of $35,785 and appropriating $43,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.14 22-0777

Joint resolution appropriating $75,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 engineering services, inspection services, water quality monitoring services, watershed workgroup dues, and materials needed to meet the requirements of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) ILR40 Permit for Lake County.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.15 22-0778

Joint resolution appropriating $600,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for materials required to fabricate and install wayfinding signage along Lake County regional bike paths.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

REGULAR AGENDA

*LAW & JUDICIAL*

8.16 22-0782

Joint resolution approving intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for the collaborative use of the Lake County Law Enforcement Records Management System among Round Lake, Tower Lakes, Vernon Hills, Winthrop Harbor, Zion, Park City, Lake County and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office Business Manager, reported on the Intergovernmental Agreements with the municipalities for the Law Enforcement Records Management System.

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 voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.17 22-0770

Joint resolution authorizing the execution of various professional service agreements for Behavioral Health Services in accordance with the attached rates for the Psychological Services Division of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in the estimated amount of $263,000.

Omni Youth Svc Vendor Disclosure Statement Renacer Latino Vendor Disclosure Statement Specialized Forensic Unit Vendor Disclosure Statement

Todd Schroeder, 19th Judicial Court Executive Director and Heidi Hinton, Director of Psychological Services Division, 19th Judicial Court, reported on the execution of various contracts for Behavioral Health services for the courts. Discussion ensued.

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 voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*

22-0846

Joint resolution approving the Program Year (PY) 2022 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan (AAP) and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $188,162.41

*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*

8.18 22-0786

Joint resolution authorizing the execution of Second Amendment to the 2014 Amended and Restated Agreement for Retail Sanitary Sewer Service between Lake County and the Village of Kildeer.

Austin McFarlane, reported on the amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Kildeer for Retail Sanitary Sewer services.

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 voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*

Facilities and Construction

8.19 Director’s Report - Facilities and Construction Services.

Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Director, reported the County closed on the purchase of the law office, just south of the Coroner's Office, to be used for the Coroner's office expansion. Discussion ensued.

Human Resources

8.20 22-0761

Committee action authorizing the correction of a one time increase for one Custodian in the Facilities Department.

John Light, Human Resources Director, reported on the correction for the one time salary increase for one of the staff that works in Facilities.

A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this committee action item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote.

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.21 22-0766

Resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Health Insurance rate structure. Attachments: Proposed IPBC Rates

John Light, Human Resources Director, reported on the savings for employees and the County with the new health insurance rate structure. 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 voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.22 22-0031

Director's Report - Human Resources.

John Light, Human Resources Director, reported on the staff appreciation events being held throughout the County.

Enterprise Information Technology

8.23 22-0793

Resolution authorizing a contract with Mythics, Inc. of Virginia Beach, Virginia, for professional services and upgrade of the BOSS Oracle Database in the amount of $125,300.

Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the database update with BOSS. Discussion ensued.

8.24 22-0030

Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.

Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the outage with the County's network.

Finance

8.25 22-0718

Discussion - Job Ordering Contract (JOC) Policy.

Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, introduced the Job Ordering Contract (JOC) Policy. RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing, reported on the procurement for three general contractors. Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Director, reported on the selection process during the budget discussions. The JOC program is very valuable for repairs because the timeline is shorter than getting bid procurements because the procurement process is already done. Member Casbon reported on the research she did on the JOC Policy. Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, provided an explanation of the goals for the policy. A lengthy discussion ensued.

8.26 22-0827

Update on bond issuance for the purpose of constructing and equipping a consolidated 911 and emergency operations center and improving the site thereof.

Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the Bond issuance for the Regional Operations and Communications Facility (ROC Facility). Discussion ensued. 8.27 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 Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, to go into executive session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

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 22-0555

Executive Session to discuss claims, loss/risk, records, data, advice, or communications with respect to an insurer, risk management association, or self-insurance pool pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(12).

10.5 22-0036

Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).

10.5 22-0799

A

Executive Session Minutes from May 7, 2022.

A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

10.5 22-0800

B

Executive Session Minutes from May 28, 2022.

A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

11. Members' Remarks

There were no Member remarks.

12. Adjournment

Chair Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

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