Lake County Legislative Committee met Aug. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Wasik called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, requested a moment of silence for County employee Joshua "Josh" Brumfield, who passed away on August 15, 2022. A moment of silence was observed by all in attendance.
Vice Chair Casbon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Vice Chair Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Sbarra, Member Snarski and Chair Wasik
Others Present:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Al Breuke, Public
Al Seyler, Public
Alex Carr, Communications
Alfred Head, Public
Allen Lunch, Veterans Assistance Commission
Andrew Tangen, Veterans Assistance Commission
Ann Maine, Board Member
Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management
Art Ellingsin, Public
Brenda O'Connell, Planning, Building and Development
Brett Nila, Public
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction
Carol Mampee, Public
Charles R. Walgreen, Public
Chris Anderson Sell, Communications
Clark Nabriet, Public
Craig Wilcox, Public
D. V., Public
Derek Blaida, Strategic Advocacy Group
Dick Barr, Board Member
Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building and Development
Don Castella, Public
Doug Graham, Public
Dutch DeGroot, Public
Ed Mampe, Public
Eddie Perry, Public
Eliseo Lopez, Public
Elizabeth Brandon, County Administrator's Office
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Circuit Court Clerk
Eugene Leonard, Public
G. DeRue, Public
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gavin Good, Lake County News-Sun
George Albrecht, Veterans Assistance Commission
George Gandara, Public
George Rodriguez, Public
Gina Roberts, Board Member
J. DeReu, Public
Jack Meierhoff, Public
James Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
James S. Seolan, Public
Jamie Helton, State's Attorney's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer Clark, Board Member
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development
Jessica Vealitzek, Board Member
Jilian Padaoan, Veterans Assistance Commission
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Joe Heim, Public
Joe McCoy, Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo)
John Light, Human Resources
John Murray, Veterans Assistance Commission
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Jonah Meadows, Public
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Judy Martini, Public
Julie Simpson, Board Member
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Kathy Hawkins, Public
Kathy Wager, Public
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Lee Filas, Public
Lillie Prince, Public
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Linda Roti, Public
Lorena Jones, Public
Mark Stevens, Public
Mary Ross Cunningham, Board Vice Chair
Maurice Bridges, Public
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Michael Brooks, Public
Michael Danforth, Board Member
Michael Iwanicki, Public
Michael Peck, Public
Mike Grady, Strategic Advocacy Group
Mike Kelley, Public
Mufasa Simba, Public
Ned Ricks, Public
Norman Rees, Public
O'Neal Miller, Public
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Patrick Cornet, Public
Patrick T. Fegan, Public
Paul Baffico, Public
Paul Taylor, Public
Randy Zmudka, Public
Richard Ruzich, Public
Robert L. Ochsner, Public
Robert Welch, Public
Robert Zalkus, Public
Sandy Hart, Board Chair
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Shane McNerney, Veterans Assistance Commission
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Sharon Langlotz-Johnson, Public
Sherry Knese, Veterans Assistance Commission
Stephen Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Summer Padaoan, Public
Susan Lynch, Public
Suzette Pawluk, Veterans Assistance Commission
Tammy Chatman, Communications
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Therese White, Public
Tplan, Public
Tucker Olson, Public
Victor Fischer, Public
Victor Somoza, Public
Wes DeRou, Public
William Wagner, Public
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 for items not on the agenda.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Wasik thanked everyone for attending today's meeting regarding items for the fall veto session. Chair Wasik also noted that the PACT Act passed through Congress and was signed by the President.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no Unfinished Business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1)
*MINUTES*
8.1 22-1152
Committee action approving the Legislative Committee minutes from August 2, 2022.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Casbon, seconded by Member Kyle, that the minutes from August 2, 2022 be approved. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Snarski and Chair Wasik
Not Present: 1 - Member Sbarra
REGULAR AGENDA
8.2 22-1153
Discussion and Direction on State Legislative Session Items.
Joe McCoy, Executive Director of the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo), gave a brief overview of Public Act 102-0732 (HB 5184) and the revisions to the SAFE-T Act, noting that he would like to collect feedback regarding this legislation for the fall veto session.
Discussion ensued.
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, noted that County staff was unaware of Public Act 102-0732 until the Governor signed it into law.
Member Sbarra entered the meeting at 9:17 a.m.
County Administrator Gibson noted a scrivener's error on the Information Paper for Public Act 102-0732 and clarified that counties will be required to provide a "minimum" of 0.02% of EAV for veterans assistance.
Deputy County Administrator Jim Hawkins presented the results of the County's review of Public Act 102-0732 noting areas of concern and where clarification is needed.
Discussion ensued.
Andrew Tangen, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Lake County, noted that he worked with state and local representatives to pass Public Act 102-0732. Superintendent Tangen further explained the provisions of Public Act 102-0732. Superintendent Tangen then presented a timeline of his work pertaining to Public Act 102-0732.
Discussion ensued.
Based on the new information just stated by Superintendent Tangen, County Administrator Gibson apologized for any inaccuracies that were published in the Information Paper about Public Act 102-0732.
Discussion ensued.
Public comment was given in person by: James Seolan, Patrick Cornet, Dutch DeGroot, Al Seyler, Eddie Perry, Jack Meierhoff, Don Castella, Richard Ruzich, Judy Martini, and Elise T. Lopez.
Three points of needed clarification were discussed. This included questions related to PTELL application, questions on Veterans' Service Organizations ability to provide support, and questions related to administrative expenses outside of the 0.02 percent EAV.
County Administrator Gibson clarified that the Board has not taken any official position or action on Public Act 102-0732.
Discussion ensued.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
Member Hunter thanked the public for attending today's Committee meeting. Member Hunter also expressed his frustration with having a special Legislative Committee meeting but that, in the end, he appreciated the robust conversation that had occurred.
Member Barr voiced his support of Public Act 102-0732 (HB 5184) and urged the Board to support the legislation.
Member Frank noted that two additional positions at the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Lake County were funded by the Board, per Member Barr's previous request.
12. Adjournment
Chair Wasik declared the meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
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