Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met Sept. 8.
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
Vice Chair Vealitzek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent 1 - Member Wilke
* Electronic Attendance: Julie Simpson
Others present:
Kent Kasten, Public
Elyse Danckers, Lake County United
Ron Koepke, Lake County United
Mike Rediger, Circuit Clerk's Office
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
John Light, Human Resources
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Teri White, State's Attorney's Office
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
Steve Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Darcy Adcock, Human Resources
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology
Erin Cartwright-Weinstein, Circuit Clerk's Office
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Mike Wheeler, Finance
Frank D'Andrea, Finance
Nick Principali, Finance
Gunnar Gunnarsson, State's Attorney's Office
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Tammy Chatman, Communications
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Julie Simpson, Board Member
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Mike Adam, Health Department
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Jennifer Everett, Workforce Development
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Carrie Flanigan, State's Attorney's Office
Michael Maslana, Enterprise Information Technology
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
David Doty, Public
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Chad Wright, Facilities and Construction
Brenda O'Connell, Planning, Building and Development
Terri Kath, Enterprise Information Technology
Caitlin Everett, Workforce Development
Michael English, Tradition Energy
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
Susan August, Purchasing
Ruby Acosta, Finance
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Jeremiah Varco, Facilities and Construction
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing
Nelmari Velazquez-Zayas, Human Resources
Michael Balsamo, Facilities and Construction
Joy Gossman, Public Defender
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Nicole Rogers, Finance
Holly Kim, Treasurer
Emily Mitchell, Finance
Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management
Ashley Rack, Sheriff’s Office
Katie Ladis, Sheriff's Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Nick Principali, Finance
Mary Ross Cunningham, Board Member
Lawrence Oliver, Sheriff's Office
Jerial Jorden-Woods, Finance
Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building and Development
Monica McClain, Payroll
Irshad Khan, Finance
Karen Daulton Lange, Public
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance
Patrice Evans, Enterprise Information Technology
Erin Cullen, Public
Krista Kennedy, Finance
Frank D'Andrea, Finance
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Stephen Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Gunnar Gunnarsson, State's Attorney's Office
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items Not on the Agenda)
Public Comment was made by: Elyse Danckers
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 - 8.26)
*MINUTES*
8.1 22-1204
Committee action approving the Financial and Administrative Committee minutes from August 4, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*REPORTS*
8.2 22-1245
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*LAW & JUDICIAL*
8.3 22-1235
Joint resolution approving intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for the collaborative use of the Lake County Law Enforcement Records Management System among Island Lake, Lake County Forest Preserve Police, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, North Chicago, Lake County, and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.4 22-1236
Joint resolution approving intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for the collaborative use of the Lake County Law Enforcement E-Citation and E-Crash System, commonly known as Brazos, among Gurnee, Lake County Forest Preserve Police, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, North Chicago, Lake County, and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.5 22-1226
Joint resolution authorizing, acceptance of an award with the Illinois Department of Transportation for a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant in the amount of $175,941.03 for fiscal year 2023.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.6 22-1227
Joint resolution authorizing, acceptance of an award with the Illinois Department of Transportation for a Local Alcohol Program (LAP) grant in the amount of $60,488.92 for Fiscal Year 2023.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.7 22-1228
Joint resolution ratifying a contract with Ben Watts Marina, Fox Lake, Illinois, for the purchase of two boat motors, the derigging of the old motors, controls, gages and wiring and the rigging of new motor controls, steering system, gauges and wiring for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit in the amount of $43,726.11.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*
8.8 22-1181
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $45,000 for the Illinois State Opioid Response Program grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.9 22-1184
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $24,325 for the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.10 22-1185
Joint resolution accepting the Gorter Family Foundation grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $4,167 for the iGrow grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.11 22-1186
Joint resolution accepting the Steans Family Foundation grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $2,083 for the iGrow grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.12 22-1187
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,719 for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.13 22-1188
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,530 for the Crisis Respite grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.14 22-1189
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,338 for the Juvenile Justice grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.15 22-1190
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,262 for the Mental Health Community Integrated Living Arrangement grant.
Attachments: MH CILA Grant
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.16 22-1191
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $4,404 for the Outpatient Fitness and Restoration grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.17 22-1192
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,154 for the Psychiatric Medication grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.18 22-1193
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,185 for the Supervised Residential grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.19 22-1194
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,107 for the Supported Residential grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.20 22-1195
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $9,845 for the Transitional Community Care and Support grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.21 22-1196
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $16,742 for the Drop In Center grant.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.22 22-0993
Joint committee action approving Change Order Number Two North Chicago High School (District 187), North Chicago, Illinois Workforce Development Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Funded agreement to increase the budget and number of WIOA eligible youth served, in the amount not to exceed $100,000.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Vice Chair Vealitzek, that this committee action item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.23 22-1232
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $210,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for maintaining streets and highways, including utility services, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.24 22-1233
Joint resolution supporting an application by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant for the creation of a regional and seven county-wide safety action plans.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.25 22-1234
Joint resolution authorizing grant applications to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for an Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program (ITEP) grant for a segment of the Patriot Path, from the Des Plaines River Trail to east of O’Plaine Road, and for the non-motorized improvements constructed as part of the Cedar Lake Road realignment project, from Hart Road to Nippersink Road.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*FINANCE*
8.26 22-1154
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in various funds for certain projects, items, and activities.
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:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
8.49 22-1279
Resolution approving the Cable Television Franchise Agreement between Lake County and Comcast.
The Committee Chair, with the consent of the committee, moved item 8.49 to the beginning of the Regular Agenda.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, introduced Steve Rice, State's Attorney's Office, and reported on the contract with Comcast. Discussion ensued.
Steve Rice, State's Attorney's Office, explained the process if the County were not to approve the Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Discussion ensued.
Public Comment was made by: Kent Kasten
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda
The Committee is asking for staff to review the cost for an attorney and if there are other funding options.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this item be postponed until the October 6, 2022 Financial and Administrative Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*LAW & JUDICIAL*
8.27 22-1283
Update on Policing Contracts.
Cassandra Hiller, Assistant County Administrator, and Jim Chamernik, Sheriff Office Business Manager, reported on the policing contracts with six municipalities. Ms. Hiller asked for direction from the Committee for the direct costs. Discussion ensued. 8.28 22-1239
Joint resolution authorizing renewal funding of the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center’s victim advocate grant program awarded by the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) for state fiscal year SFY 2023, including state grant funding of $88,677 and federal ARPA funding of $44,355; for a program total of $133,032 in funding for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Carrie Flanigan, Children's Advocacy Director, State's Attorney's Office, reported on the victim advocate grant program. The DCFS annual funding will provide the salary for an advocate, to increase the hours for the forensic investigator, and a receptionist.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.29 22-1062
Joint resolution for a contract with Computing System Innovations, Apopka, Florida to provide Artificial Intelligence Services for the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office in the amount of $196,387.
Erin Cartwright-Weinstein, Circuit Clerk, reported on the contract for an Artificial Intelligence Services (AIS). Discussion ensued.
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, provided the amendments on the change of costs.
Erin Cartwright-Weinstein, Circuit Clerk, introduced Mike Rediger, Director of Finance, Circuit Clerk Office.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, to amend the resolution contract amount to $361,200 and the annual licensing and managed service cost to $264,400.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be approved as amended and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES*
8.30 22-1103
Joint resolution authorizing an amendment of the Intergovernmental Delegation Agreement between the Illinois EPA and Lake County for the solid waste management site inspection and enforcement program.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, stated there are no substantial changes to the Intergovernmental Agreement.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.31 22-1177
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $596,614 for the Crisis Care System grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the Mobile Crisis grant. The funding will provide for a therapist counselor and peer counselor.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.32 22-1179
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $462,545 for the Suicide Prevention Call Center Enhancement grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported on the grant for the operations of the 988 call center. The funding will also provide chat and text. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION*
8.33 22-1224
Joint resolution authorizing the Assumption Resolution supporting the Dissolution of Lakes Region Sanitary District as agreed in the 2019 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Lake County and Lakes Region Sanitary District (LRSD) to merge operations leading to the District’s dissolvement.
Austin McFarlane, Public Works Interim Director, reported on the dissolution of the Lakes Region Sanitary District. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*
Facilities and Construction Services
8.34 22-1276
Resolution authorizing an annual lease with Harden Farms and Stables, Inc. of Libertyville, Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for lease of County property for farming.
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Director, reported on the lease for Harden Farms and Stables. The lease is for 20 acres and a local farmer will oversee the cropping of the farm. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.35 22-0625
Director’s Report - Facilities and Construction Services. There was no Facilities and Construction Services Director's report. Human Resources
8.36 22-1296
Discussion and Direction on 2023 Lake County Health Insurance.
John Light, Human Resources Director, and Darcy Adcock, Human Resources Assistant Director, reported on the County's health insurance. Director Light asked the Committee for direction to stop offering the 17030 program and to add optical to the benefits. The Committee asked Human Resources to provide the data for adding optical. The Committee agreed to dissolve the FSA Commuter program but asked HR to look into other options. Discussion ensued.
8.37 22-1264
Committee action approving the reclassification of one position in Facilities and Construction from a grade K7 to K9.
John Light, Human Resources Director and Darcy Adcock, Human Resources Assistant Director, reported on the Facilities and Construction Services position change.
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 voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.38 22-1282
Resolution authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Lake County Board, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (ILFOPLC) Sworn Deputy Unit.
John Light, Human Resources Director and Darcy Adcock, Human Resources Assistant Director, reported on the Collective Bargaining Agreement and stated the last bullet point will need to be updated for the County Board agenda. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.39 22-1275
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in Fund 206 Liability Insurance and Risk Fund to fund a Settlement Agreement in the amount of $2,900,000 from the Fund 206 fund balance.
John Light, Human Resources Director and Darcy Adcock, Human Resources Assistant Director, reported on the appropriation of funds to the 206 Liability Insurance and Risk Fund.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.40 22-0031
Director's Report - Human Resources.
There was no Human Resources Director's report.
Enterprise Information Technologies
8.41 22-1201
Resolution approving the renewal of Microsoft Azure Cloud Hosting services through CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Illinois, in the estimated annual amount of $100,000.
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technologies Director, reported on the contract for the hosting fees.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.42 22-1262
Resolution approving a contract renewal with CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Aruba Support in the amount of $57,942.43 for a two-year period.
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technologies Director, reported on the contract for the support maintenance of the WiFi.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this item be recommended for adoption to the regular agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.43 22-0030
Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.
There was no Enterprise Information Technology Director's report.
Finance
8.44 22-1248
Resolution authorizing a contract with Constellation NewEnergy Gas Division, LLC Louisville, Kentucky for Natural Gas Transportation and Management Services in an annual estimated amount of $709,070.95.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the contract for Natural Gas Transportation and Management Services. The 36 month contract has flexibility to renegotiate or go back to bid if the market changes. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.45 22-1243
Resolution accepting and placing on file an estimate of the annual aggregate tax levy and providing for the apportionment of estimated taxes across the various items for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Appropriation Ordinance as will be adopted by the County Board.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the Tax Levy estimate that needs to be approved in September. The 2022 estimate has increased from 2021. CFO Sutton provided an overview of the tax extension history, the new property growth, the estimated Equalized Assessed Value, and the impact to the homeowners. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.46 22-0032
Director’s Report - Finance.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, stated the bond sale closing was this morning and the budget hearings are scheduled for the October 18th, 19th, and the 20th.
County Administration
8.47 22-1263
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations totaling $11,976,577 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to be distributed across ARPA categories in support of Lake County residents, communities, businesses, and County-wide operations and services related to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency recovery.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, reported on the distributing of funds through the ARPA Fund.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.48 22-1274
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation of the funds reallocated to Lake County in ERA 1 Fund for Emergency Rental Assistance in the amount of $425,767.74.
Patrice Sutton, reported on the funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Vealitzek, 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 Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.49 The Committee Chair, with the consent of the committee, moved item
8.49 to the beginning of the Regular Agenda.
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 Kyle, that this item go into executive session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair Vealitzek and Member Kyle
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
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Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11). 11. Members' Remarks
There were no Member's remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
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