Lake County Board met Sept. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hart called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Maine led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Member Simpson attended electronically, she was marked present and eligible to vote.
Present 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
1 22-1215
Special recognition promoting September 25, 2022 to October 1, 2022, as National Hereditary Cancer Week.
This matter was presented
2 22-1303
Special recognition honoring September 2022 as Workforce Development Professionals Month.
This matter was presented
3 22-1304
Special recognition of Ashannti Ross for her contributions and dedication to serving others within the Workforce Development industry.
This matter was presented
4 22-1309
Special recognition of September 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022 as National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.
This matter was presented
5 22-1310
Special recognition of October 2022 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Lake County.
This matter was presented
6 22-1311
Special Recognition supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.
This matter was presented
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Public Comment was made by:
Gary Brown, of Antioch
Clyde McLemore
Rabbi Michael Ben Yosef, of Chicago
Rayon Edwards, of Waukegan
CHAIR'S REMARKS
DuPage Health Coalition: I attended a meeting with Lake County Hospital leaders regarding DuPage’s health coalition that was formed to develop and sustain a system for effectively and efficiently managing the health of low-income populations across the continuum of care in DuPage County. The Coalition is made up of partners in the health care industry. Although a private-public coalition, most of the funding comes from non-governmental sources – with every dollar matched by more than ten dollars in donated services provided by every DuPage hospital and thousands of physician volunteers. Director Pfister scheduled a meeting to discuss the possibility of replicating this coalition here in LakeCounty, and I look forward to future meetings.
Public Engagement Meeting #3 at Round Lake Civic Center
ARPA provides $135.2 million in direct local recovery assistance to Lake County Government. This funding supports projects and programs to improve lives, solve problems, and make our County more resilient to future challenges. The Lake County Board is committed to both addressing immediate pandemic response needs and pursuing long-term equity-informed initiatives. Lake County’s focus is to maximize strategic investments that will benefit residents for years to come by funding improved outcomes rather than short-term fixes. For more information, like the 2022 Recovery Plan, a summary of the public’s feedback, and to see where the money is being allocated, please visit LakeCountyIL.gov/4444
Stormwater Management Commission Groundbreaking with Member Hunter at Knollwood in Fox Lake: The frequency and severity of the floods in this subdivision and its impacts on the community are well documented and have been devastating. Glad to see that this much needed work is being done, and again, thanks to our state delegation for the SMC money so that they can continue to protect homeowners and businesses from this catastrophic flooding.
Attended the annual Visit Lake County event with Members Casbon, Pedersen, Roberts, Kyle, Wasik, and Altenberg. We are fortunate to have many employees, including our own Gary Gibson, with decades of work experience in Lake County Government dedicated to serving the people of Lake County.
Years of Service Breakfast: I attended the Years of Service breakfast with Members Casbon, Roberts, Pedersen, and Hunter
Lake County Opioid Commission: I’m honored to serve on the Board of the LC Opioid Initiative with Board Member Linda Pedersen, State's Attorney Rinehart, Coroner Banek, and others.
Attended a Food Giveaway with Member Roberts and Hewitt at Midwest Veterans Closet.
Gun Violence Committee of the Whole: Discussion on the Public Health Impacts. I want to thank Mark Pfister for his work on the data, which showed that gun violence impacts communities across Lake County. I look forward to next month’s committee of the whole conversation in which we will talk about what can we do, and what will we do, to lessen the gun violence in Lake County. I especially want to thank Shane Selig, a member of the Highland Park Community Emergency Response Team, for speaking with us about what he experienced that day and how it still affects him over two months later.
Reminder: This board prioritizes mental health treatment and believes that mental health should be treated the same as physical health. When someone suffers from mental health problems, it leads to an increase in physical health ailments. There are may, many job openings at the Lake County Health Department. If you or someone you know is looking for work in this area, we hope you will check out Lake County’s job listings, which can be found at LakeCountyIL.gov/Jobs
Liquor Licenses: Denied Scooters a liquor license. It is the third denial – one in 2016, one in 2020, and one in 2022. In reviewing our records, there is no other establishment in Lake County that has had as many violations for serving to minors in twenty years.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7 22-1129
Resolution providing for the appointment of Brent Ross as a member of the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District.
Public Comment on this item was made by Kim Stone, Highland Park City Counsil Member
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Roberts, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 13 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Nay: 3 - Member Barr, Member Hunter and Member Maine
Present: 2 - Member Danforth and Member Pedersen
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8 - 56)
*MINUTES*
8 22-1229
Board action approving the Lake County Board minutes from August 9, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*CLAIMS AGAINST LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS*
9 22-1277
Report of Claims Against Lake County, Illinois for the month of August 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*REPORTS*
10 22-1180
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, for the month of June 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
11 22-1057
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of June 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
12 22-1151
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of July, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
13 22-1240
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of July 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
14 22-1131
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of July 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
15 22-1160
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of July 2022.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call *REAPPOINTMENTS*
16 22-1312
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Jeri Saunier as a member of the Manitou Creek Drainage District (formerly Squaw Creek Drainage District).
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
17 22-1313
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Jim DeNomie as a member of the Manitou Creek Drainage District (formerly Squaw Creek Drainage District).
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
18 22-1244
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Todd Needlman as a member of the East Skokie Drainage District.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
19 22-1172
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance of a State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 Juvenile Justice Council (JJC) grant awarded to and by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (IJJC) through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to enhance and strengthen the Lake County JJC by the SAO, including an emergency appropriation of $55,740 in grant funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
20 22-1173
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance of a State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 Juvenile Justice Youth Service Program (JJYSP) grant awarded to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (IJJC) through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to continue the A Step Up Program that helps address youth involved in adolescent domestic battery within their homes, including an emergency appropriation of $47,125 in grant funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
21 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
22 22-1178
Joint resolution authorizing a contract, with SHI International Corp., Somerset, New Jersey for Adobe LiveCycle System in an estimated annual amount of $40,242.16.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
23 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
24 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
25 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
26 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
27 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
28 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
29 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-
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
30 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
31 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
32 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
33 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
34 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
35 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
36 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
37 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
38 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
39 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
40 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
41 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
42 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
43 22-1169
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Synagro Central, LLC, Baltimore, MD for the Biosolids Management Program for Lake County Public Works in the estimated amount of $704,120.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
44 22-1170
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Water Well Solutions Illinois Division, LLC of Elburn, Illinois in the amount of $63,450 annually for well pump maintenance and repair services.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
45 22-1167
Joint resolution authorizing separate agreements with Kenosha County, Wisconsin, and the Village of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, for proposed intersection improvements at Russell Road and Lewis Avenue, and Russell Road and Kenosha Road, and memorializing maintenance responsibilities along Russell Road and 128th Street/State Line Road.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
46 22-1168
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Superior Road Striping, Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois, in the amount of $235,732.60 for center line rumble strip installation with hot spray thermoplastic pavement markings on various County highways, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code and appropriating $285,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
47 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
48 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
49 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
50 22-1166
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Meade, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $1,247,132.20, for the maintenance of traffic control signals, street lights, and Lake County PASSAGE field elements, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, and appropriating $1,580,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds, $1,497,000 for maintenance and $83,000 for electrical service.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
51 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 Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
52 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
53 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
54 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consentagenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
55 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
56 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: by consent roll call
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hewitt, that the consent agenda items be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 17 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Present: 1 - Member Barr
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
57 22-1241
Resolution extending the declaration of emergency due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lake County, Illinois, until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no longer than October 11, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 13 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Nay: 5 - Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hunter, Member Maine and Member Pedersen
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
*LIQUOR COMMISSION*
58 22-1297
Ordinance amendment for Chapter 115.03 Video Gaming Terminal Permit Sticker and Fee for the Video Gaming Ordinance.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Hunter, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 16 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Nay: 2 - Member Barr and Member Danforth
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
*RULES COMMITTEE*
59 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”.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 12 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Nay: 1 - Member Simpson
Present:5 - Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hunter, Member Maine and Member Pedersen
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
60 22-1174
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance, and emergency appropriation of a State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 HB0900 Public Act 102-0698, Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant, for the State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI), from the State General Revenue Fund administered through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) in the amount of $450,000 in state funds for the period of September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 17 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 4 - Member Barr, Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
61 22-1175
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance, and emergency appropriation of a State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 HB0900 Public Act 102-0698, Violence Interruption Program Grant, from the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Fund consisting of ARPA Federal Funds for the State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI), administered through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) in the amount of $450,000 in federal funds for the period of September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 17 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 4 - Member Barr, Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
62 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 $361,200.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 17 - Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 4 - Member Barr, Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
63 22-1305
Board of Health Report.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
As of September 8, 2022, Lake County has had over 158,076 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported and 1,440 deaths throughout the pandemic. Lake County’s recovery rate is 99.1%.
Lake County has recently returned to a “medium” community level like many other counties in Illinois.
This results from a decreased rate of COVID-19 cases, which is currently at 170.85 per 100,000 residents, and new COVID-19 hospital admissions, which is at 10.2 per 100,000 residents.
When a county is at a “medium” community level, the CDC recommends: Wearing a mask when indoors in public if you are at high risk of getting sick Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
Getting tested if you have symptoms
Talking to your healthcare provider if you are at higher risk of getting sick Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Updates
As of September 1, 2022:
Over 262 million people, or 79.2% of the population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Over 224 million people, or 67.5% of the US population, are fully vaccinated.
Over 108 million people, or 48.5% of the fully vaccinated population, have received a booster dose.
Nearly 84.6% of all eligible Lake County residents, ages 5 years and older are fully vaccinated.
On September 1, 2022, the CDC aligned with the FDA’s authorization of both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s respective bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use authorization. The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible stay up to date on vaccinations by getting updated booster doses at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 shot—either since their last booster dose or since completing their primary series. COVID-19 vaccination remains our best path forward to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to explore their options for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
Monkeypox Update
The Lake County Health Department (LCHD) has provided the Jynneos (gin-ee-os) vaccine to over 500 Lake County residents who meet the updated eligibility criteria set by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and expand post-exposure prophylaxis.
The expanded eligibility now includes all sexually active gay, bisexual, other men who have sex with men, and sexually active transgender, non-binary, or gender nonconforming individuals. For more information, please call the Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) program at (847) 377-8450.
As of September 2, 2022, there are 19,962 cases of monkeypox in the United States, of which 1,087 are in Illinois and nine in Lake County.
Find more information on Monkeypox at www.lakecountyil.gov/4713/Monkeypox
Suicide is Preventable
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness around suicide prevention and learn how you can help others who may be considering suicide.
In 2021, suicide claimed the lives of 76 Lake County residents.
Suicide is preventable. Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about suicide, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Counselors at the Health Department’s Crisis Care Program are available 24/7 by phone at (847) 377-8088. These services are anonymous and free to all.
64 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.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
65 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.
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Snarski, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
66 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.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Hunter, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
67 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.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 17 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Abstain: 1 - Member Roberts
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
68 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.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
69 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.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Casbon, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
70 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.
Public Comment on this item was made by: William J. Coleman
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
NEW APPOINTMENTS
71 22-1223
Resolution providing for the appointments of John Wasik and Matthew Meyers as members of the Legislative Committee for the Illinois Association of County Board Members (IACBM).
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
72 22-1315
Resolution providing for the appointment of George Bell as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Maine, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 18 - Member Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Simpson, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 3 - Member Parekh, Member Sbarra and Member Wilke
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND MEMBER REMARKS
Member Comment was made by Members Hunter, Maine, Kyle, Wasik Simpson and Frank.
Member Kyle announced that in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the Forest Preserve meetings will begin at 11:30 every month.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn this Regular September 2022 Session of the County Board of Lake County until October 11, 2022.
Chair Hart adjourned the meeting at 11:14 a.m.
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