Lake County Rules Committee met Aug. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Frank called the Rules Committee meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 9 - Member Altenberg, Vice Chair Clark, Member Ross Cunningham, Chair Frank, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek and Member Wilke
*Electronic Attendance: Member Altenberg, Member Simpson.
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Alex Carr, Communications
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Elizabeth Brandon, Communications
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Electronically:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Gavin Good, Lake County News-Sun
Jamie Helton, State's Attorney's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Steve Carlson, Public
Tammy Chatman, Communications
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 comments from the public.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Frank made a statement about health care in the Illinois Department of Corrections system and some of the challenges.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1-8.2)
8.1 22-0996
Committee action approving the Rules Committee minutes from February 3, 2021. Attachments: Rules 2.3.21 Final Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Vice Chair Clark that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 9 - Member Altenberg, Vice Chair Clark, Member Ross Cunningham, Chair Frank, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek and Member Wilke
8.2 22-0997
Committee action approving the Rules Committee minutes from August 19, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Vice Chair Clark that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 9 - Member Altenberg, Vice Chair Clark, Member Ross Cunningham, Chair Frank, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
8.3 22-1022
Resolution amending the County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures (as amended on September 14, 2021) by removing all items in Section VII.F (Finance and Budget) and replacing with “See Board Approved Finance and Budget Policies”.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, provided an overview of the resolution. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, 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:
8.4 22-0994
Aye: 9 - Member Altenberg, Vice Chair Clark, Member Ross Cunningham, Chair Frank, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Member Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Discussion of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guidelines under Paragraph III.B of the County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures (as amended on September 14, 2021).
Chair Frank shared some questions that arose from a recent Lake County Board Member training session. Discussion ensued. In response to Member questions and comments, Melanie Nelson, Deputy Chief, State's Attorney's Office, provided additional information on FOIA.
8.5 22-1018
Resolution amending the County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures (as amended on September 14, 2021) by adding “Review of County Board Agenda” to the table in Section V.H (Committee of the Whole) under the header, “Responsible for Matters Pertaining to:”
Chair Frank read the resolution. Discussion ensued.
Member Wilke left the meeting @ 2:35 p.m.
Member Wilke rejoined the meeting @ 2:41 p.m.
Member Simpson left the meeting @ 3:11 p.m.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Ross Cunningham, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 2 - Member Maine and Member Pedersen
Nay: 6 - Member Altenberg, Vice Chair Clark, Member Ross Cunningham, Chair Frank, Member Vealitzek and Member Wilke
Not Present: 1 - Member Simpson
9. County Administrator's Report
Chair Frank left the meeting @ 3:22 p.m.
Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, provided information on the County's FOIA program.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into an Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no remarks from members.
12. Adjournment
Vice Chair Clark declared the meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
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