Lake County Board met Nov. 15
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hart called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Cunningham led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Member Frank attended electronically. He was marked present and eligible to vote,
Present19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPE
1 22-1572
Special recognition of Dick Barr for his years of service to Lake County. A motion was made by Member Barr, seconded by Member Maine, that this Special Recognition be postponed indefinitely. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Nay: 1 - Member Frank
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
2 22-1573
Special recognition of Catherine Sbarra for her service to Lake County. This matter was presented
3 22-1574
Special recognition of Julie Simpson for her years of service to Lake County. This matter was presented
4 22-1575
Special recognition of Steve Snarski for his service to Lake County. This matter was presented
5 22-1576
Special recognition of Terry Wilke for his years of service to Lake County. This matter was presented
6 22-1690
Special recognition of Mary Ellen Vanderventer for her years of service to Lake County.
This item was presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Public Comment was made by:
Gary Brown of Antioch
Margaret Carrasco of Waukegan
CHAIR'S REMARKS
First, I want to thank the board members who first suggested that we push back this meeting to today so that staff could concentrate on election day. Turnout was very high and we are fortunate to have many employees who assist the Clerk’s Office to ensure that everything goes well.
I want to congratulate everyone who won their races across the county and the state, and I want to thank everyone who decided to throw their hat in the ring. Being able to participate in public service is an honor and I appreciate that there were so many people who were interested in serving.
Last month I covered our accomplishments, and the list was long, and we could not have accomplished any of it without our truly exceptional staff, starting with County
Administrator Gary Gibson and his team – Jim Hawkins, Matt Meyers, Cassandra Hiller, and Tammy Chatman in Communications, as well as our EMA team, led by Dan Eder.
Today we will vote on our 2023 budget, and we are incredibly fortunate to have an outstanding Finance team led by our Chief Financial Officer Patrice Sutton, who is so dedicated and knowledgeable about Lake County and who works in partnership with all the departments. She has the unenviable position of having to find the savings and the cuts, and she is always able to show her rationale with the numbers and foresight to back it up.
It’s snowing or sleeting outside, and our awesome LCDOT team, led by Shane Schneider, have been monitoring the roads since the early morning hours and making sure people can safely get to work.
We are grateful to have Austin McFarlane, our interim public works director, and his team to ensure that our drinking water is safe and our sewer systems are working properly. Mark Pfister the Executive Director of the LCHD and his tea has done an outstanding job during COVID, and before, to ensure that people who need health services who couldn’t otherwise afford it can get the care they need, whether it’s prenatal care, vaccinations, or mental health services.
Eric Waggoner: leading his team to serve the unincorporated area of Lake County and working with Brenda O’Connell with rental housing support
Kurt Woolford: SMC, who is doing exceptional work protecting properties, homes and businesses from flooding that will only continue.
Bob Glueckert: our CCAO and his team to ensure that assessments are fair and working in partnership with the townships
Chris Blanding who protects our technical infrastructure and maintain security for our systems and records.
Carl Kirar, who is working hard to maintain our structures and ensuring that future projects are well sized and designed for the needs of Lake County, including the introduction of net-zero buildings.
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development, who with her team has done a great job training coming out of the pandemic helping to provide training for people who are displaced or are seeking employment.
John Light and his team are working with departments to find the right people to deliver exceptional services to the people of Lake County.
We also have exceptional countywide elected officials and their teams who are dedicated to public service, and I want to thank them for everything they have done over these last two years.
Lastly, this is the last meeting of our current board, and I want to thank each of you for your hard work over the last two years. It has been a pleasure serving with you and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved by working together.
We continue to monitor COVID-19. especially as we enter the fall season where historically we have seen an uptick in covid cases. The hard work, sacrifice, and immense patience we’ve shown, combined ith new treatment modalities, has paid off. The pandemic is not over but we are in a significantly better position today than in the beginning. I want to thank our staff for their long hours and dedication in bringing us to this point. It was no small feat to help lead the County to where we are today.
It has been an extremely busy but productive time here in Lake County since the beginning of 2022 as the Board and our staff continue our strong commitment to provide fiscally responsible leadership and exceptional service to our residents. This work contributes to making Lake County the best places to live, work and do business in the state.
I want to give thanks and special acknowledgement to our incredible Emergency Management Agency. While they were working around the clock to coordinate efforts to help our County navigate the pandemic, they also completed the enormous task to seek and receive accreditation from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. In July, they quickly mobilized and stood up the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support the City of Highland Park in their response and recovery efforts following the horrific and senseless murders that occurred at the July 4 Parade. No matter the need, from natural disasters to the pandemic, our EMA team stands ready to respond. Please join me in recognizing Dan Eder and Rebecca Kumar of the EMA team and their dedicated volunteers for the hard work and commitment to serve the people of Lake County.
Our staff and board are doing incredible work together to review proposals and allocate nearly $136 million in federal funds that we received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to benefit our residents now and into the future. A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investments is actively working to assess and prioritize additional projects and programs.
So far, we’ve allocated $90 million in ARPA funds toward 53 projects that focus on affordable housing, homeless support, critical infrastructure, and much needed technologies.
Using these funds, we are addressing immediate and long-term needs while becoming more resilient to future challenges.
We held public engagement events and an online survey to gather public input on how ARPA funds should be allocated based upon community needs. 1700+ Lake County residents participated, providing valuable input and suggestions.
We also are extremely fortunate that Lake County recently received $14 million in federal dollars through the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act. These funds will be used toward infrastructure improvements, enhanced emergency communications, and much needed mental health projects thanks to the tireless advocacy of our federal legislators. A portion of this funding will go towards the construction a new Lake County Emergency Operations Center a.k.a. the ROCC. This facility will integrate the County’s Emergency Operations Center with expanded 911 operations and technology that will improve response, coordination, and value for Lake County communities and agencies.
Additional funds will be used to construct an addition to the Lake County Health Department Mental Health Center in Libertyville. This will double the physical capacity of the center, increasing its ability to provide crucial substance abuse counseling, medication assisted treatment and counseling to children and youth.
In May, Governor Pritzker came to Lake County to announce the allocation of $30 million for 14 critical stormwater projects. Projects will work to address flooding on US 41 and near Dady Slough Lake in Waukegan. Work is also planned to upgrade aging infrastructure that will protect homes and businesses across the county. Four projects are already moving forward- Burr Oak in the City of Lake Forest (to be completed in the next 30 days), Knollwood Subdivision in the Village of Fox Lake, Seavey Phase 1-Dowden Park in the Village of Libertyville, and Oak Spring Lane in Libertyville Township. Mitigating flooding has been a priority that the Board and our staff have focused on for years. The Stormwater Management Commission recently celebrated 20 years of hard work to protect the county’s vulnerable and valuable wetland resources. It is critically important to preserve these resources as each acre of wetland is estimated to hold 1 million gallons of floodwaters.
Lake County started a busy construction season with more than 35 transportation projects under construction this year, including intersection improvements, bridge and culvert replacements, bike path connections and resurfacings. When you see those yellow cones please slow down for our dedicated employees as they work to improve our roads.
This year Lake County launched a borderless paratransit service called Ride Lake County. This service has been three years in the making and we are very proud to offer this valuable means of travel to those who may otherwise struggle with viable transportation options. Seniors ages 60 and older and those with disabilities will be able to get to doctor appointments, to work or anywhere else in the county they need to go at very little cost.
We are always focused on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our residents. By implementing the permanent open burning restrictions in unincorporated areas of Lake County, we hope to reduce exposure to smoke and help improve our air quality. We have done a tremendous amount of work to promote sustainability in Lake County. Those efforts have ranged from making it easier for homes and businesses to go solar, to implementing a policy to eliminate single-use plastics at County operations. Lake County also launched a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program called C-PACE to incentivize commercial property owners to make energy efficient improvements to their businesses.
A joint resolution was passed by the Lake County Board in September authorizing the acceptance of a Violence Intervention Program Grant in the amount of $450,000 in ARPA funds to support the State’s Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI). The grant will fund six violence interrupters whose job will be to prevent gun violence incidents from happening and prevent the cycle of retaliation. This was made possible because of the substantial investment by the Lake County Board through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the State of Illinois through budget allocation.
Speaking of our business community, a big thank you to Lake County Partners—the organization tasked with driving economic development in Lake County.
So far in 2022, Lake County Partners’ work has resulted in $202 million in direct capital investment, resulting in over 400 new jobs, and over 100 retained jobs in the key industries of advanced manufacturing, distribution, life science, sustainability, and hospitality.
LCP is also leading important initiatives related to the advancement of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as well as a groundbreaking project in regional business development with our counterparts across the Metro Chicago region.
It is wonderful to see the work we’re doing together to ensure Lake County continues to focus on the economic vitality that helps make Lake County a great place to do business. And beginning today, I am pleased to announce that Lake County renters who faced financial hardship during the pandemic may apply for the new Lake County Rental Assistance (LCRA) Program which is the next phase of our rental assistance efforts. The program is designed to help individuals pay rent and will run from October 11-November 15. Eligible households may receive up to six months of assistance total. People continue to struggle from the financial consequences of the pandemic and rising inflation. The Lake County Board and our partners are committed to doing all we can to aid those in need.
It has been through dedication, hard work and collaboration of our staff, our elected officials-local, state, and federal, and our board that we have been able to accomplish all that we have this year. I am excited to see how much more we can accomplish as we near the end of 2022 and how we can further benefit the County and our residents by the work that we do.
With the updated statute that state that local authorities may not regulate gaming, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
*LIQUOR COMMISSION*
7 22-1426
Ordinance amendment to remove the language from 111.040 Regulations Applicable to All Licensees (M) in the Lake County Liquor Commission Ordinance.
Attachments: Liquor Commission Ordinance Change to Chapter 111.40 (M) - Redlined A motion was made by Member Parekh, seconded by Member Roberts, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8-45)
*MINUTES*
8 22-1680
Board action approving the Lake County Board minutes from October 11, 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
9 22-1280
Board action approving the Committee of the Whole minutes from August 5, 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
10 22-1424
Board action approving the Committee of the Whole minutes from September 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
11 22-1658
Board action approving the Committee of the Whole minutes from October 7, 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 22-1688
Board action approving the Committee of the Whole minutes from November 4, 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*
13 22-1681
Report of Claims Against Lake County, Illinois for the month of October 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*
14 22-1577
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, 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
15 22-1620
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of September, 2022. Attachments: LCC Report for September 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
16 22-1567
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of September 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
17 22-1570
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of September 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*
18 22-1696
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Steve Husak as a member of the Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
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 22-1590
Joint resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for contractual police services by and among the Village of Beach Park (Beach Park), Lake County and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025 in the amount of $2,148,047.04.
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 22-1591
Joint resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for contractual police services by and among the Villages of Lake Barrington and North Barrington, Lake County and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 in the amount of $3,224,864.67.
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 22-1592
Joint resolution approving intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for the collaborative use of the Lake County Law Enforcement Records Management System among Fox Lake, Kildeer, Round Lake, 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
22 22-1593
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 Fox Lake, Kildeer, Round Lake, 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
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
23 22-1602
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $6,723 for the Tobacco Free Communities 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
24 22-1604
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency contract and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $15,730 for the Solid Waste Enforcement contract.
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 22-1605
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $150,000 for the Disease Intervention Specialists Workforce Development 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
26 22-1606
Joint resolution accepting the Heluna Health/ARISE grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $35,000 for the Activating Relationships in Illinois for Systemic Equity 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
27 22-1607
Ordinance amendment for the Lake County Health Department Environmental Health Fees Schedule (as authorized in Lake County Code of Ordinances Chapter 178).
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
28 22-1608
Ordinance amendment for Chapter 173 of the Lake County Code of Ordinances, Food Service Regulations.
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 22-1609
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) Dislocated Worker grant; and approving an emergency appropriation in the amount of $703,450.
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 22-1610
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Action (WIOA)
Dislocated Worker Grant modification and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $158,190.19.
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*
31 22-1552
Joint resolution appropriating $50,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 repair and replacement of various guardrail and fence installations, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code.
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 22-1553
Joint resolution appropriating $152,500 of Matching Tax funds for contract documents, inspections, and maintenance of native landscape areas along various County highways.
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 22-1554
Joint resolution appropriating $35,000 of County Bridge Tax funds and $174,000 of Matching Tax funds to provide for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 acquisition of materials and services needed to maintain items such as drainage and bridge facilities, pavements, shoulders, guardrails, fencing, signage, and right-of-way.
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 22-1556
Joint resolution appropriating $97,700 of County Bridge Tax funds, $159,000 of Matching Tax funds and $163,800 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 general engineering and support services needed to address items such as soil, environmental, drainage, bridge, wetland, easement, and right-of-way purchases.
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 22-1557
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) that will guide the partnership and technical assistance services to be provided by CMAP for the creation of a county-wide safety action plan.
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 22-1558
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Lorig Construction Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, in the amount of $296,594.30, for the replacement of pedestrian bridge decks at various locations in Lake County, Illinois, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code, and appropriating $360,000 of Matching 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
37 22-1559
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $3,392,455.57 for the intersection improvement of Ela Road and Long Grove Road and appropriating $4,075,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation 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
38 22-1560
Joint resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $171,882.06 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the intersection improvement of River Road at Roberts 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
39 22-1561
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Great Lakes Water Resources Group, Inc. of Joliet, Illinois, in the amount of $130,200 for the North Libertyville Estates Levee Relief Well Replacement Project in Unincorporated Libertyville, Illinois.
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 22-1601
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, in the amount of $100,644 for services associated with the Sewer, Water Rate, and Connection Fee Study.
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 22-1595
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,724,566.80 for the Sylvan Lake Dam Modification Project by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (LPDM) program through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
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 22-1598
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,008,844.66 for the Zion Stormwater Management Project by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (LPDM) program through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
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*
43 22-1594
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 in various funds for certain projects, items, and activities budgeted in the prior year and not completed.
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 22-1613
Resolution authorizing line-item transfers between various funds for the purpose of transferring previously approved funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 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
45 22-1631
Resolution approving a contract with DLT, a Tech Data Company, of Herndon, Virginia, for security response professional services in the amount of $61,662.40 for one year with the option to renew for two one-year periods.
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 roll call vote:
19 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
46 22-1611
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 December 15, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
14 - Aye: Member Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Clark, Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Frank, Chair Hart, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
5 - Nay: Member Barr, Member Danforth, Member Hunter, Member Maine and Member Pedersen
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
*DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE*
47 22-1410
Resolution approving the 2023 Lake County Diversity and Inclusion Calendar.
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:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
48 22-1586
Joint resolution approving the State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO), the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative 2022 Grant in the amount of $1,500,000.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES*
49 22-1692
Board of Health Report.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
As of November 9, 2022, Lake County has had over 164,907 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,466 deaths throughout the pandemic. Lake County’s recovery rate is 99.2%. Lake County has recently returned to a “low” community level like many other counties in Illinois.
This results from a decreased rate of COVID-19 cases, which is currently at 100.21 per 100,000 residents, and new COVID-19 admissions, which is at 9.1 per 100,000 residents. When a county is at a “low” community level, the CDC recommends:
Wearing a mask if you have symptoms, test positive, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
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 November 9, 2022:
Over 266 million people, or 80.2% of the population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Over 227 million people, or 68.5% of the US population, are fully vaccinated. Over 26 million people, or 8.4% of the fully vaccinated population, have received the updated bivalent booster dose.
Nearly 82% of all eligible Lake County residents, ages 5 years and older are fully vaccinated.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The CDC has shown a recent increase in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and RSV-associated emergency department visits and hospitalizations across the United States. RSV is causing severe shortages in the availability of pediatric beds at northern Illinois hospitals.
RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be serious for infants and older adults.
You can prevent RSV from spreading by taking the following steps if you have cold-like symptoms:
Stay home and wash your hands often
Clean high touch surfaces frequently
Avoid close contact with others if possible
If you are sick, it is especially important to avoid close contact with infants, young children, and others that may be more susceptible to severe RSV illness.
Monkeypox
As of November 1, 2022, there are 28,797 cases of monkeypox in the United States, of which 1,397 are in Illinois and 12 are in Lake County.
Tecovirimat (TPOXX), an FDA-approved treatment for smallpox, has been granted expanded access to treat monkeypox in adults in children.
The Health Department continues to provide the Jynneos (gin-ee-os) vaccine to eligible Lake County residents. The eligibility 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.
Find more information on Monkeypox at www.lakecountyil.gov/4713/Monkeypox.
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time for our communities to come together and bring attention to diabetes.
Diabetes affects about 37 million Americans. It can damage the nerves, heart, eyes, and kidneys.
By making small changes to your everyday life like eating healthy and staying active you can decrease the risk of diabetes by more than 50%. Working with your primary care provider can offer you the personal care needed to improve your health.
Find more information on Diabetes at bit.ly/cdc-learnaboutdiabetes.
Great American Smoke Out
Approximately 34 million American adults smoke cigarettes. Smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world.
Smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year.
Quitting smoking isn’t easy and it takes time.
Join the Great American Smoke Out on November 17, with thousands of people across the country in taking the first step toward a healthier life.
Get help quitting smoking by calling (847) 377-8090 or visiting www.lakecountyquits.
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
50 22-1596
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $9,427,455.61 for the North Chicago Storm Sewer Project by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (LPDM) program through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Snarski, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
19 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
51 22-1597
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $4,104,268.48 for the Dady Slough Flood Storage and Wetland Enhancement Project by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (LPDM) program through the Illinois Emergency
Management Agency (IEMA).
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Kyle, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
18 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 3 - Member Maine, Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
52 22-1125
Lake County Partners Update.
IT’S BEEN A BANNER YEAR FOR BUSINESS
Lake County Partners is wrapping up a tremendous year of economic development activity, with projects clustered in manufacturing, life sciences, sustainability and energy. The organization is proud to report that it closed 13 business deals this year, with the potential for an additional three before year end. This work has resulted in 410 new jobs, 112 retained jobs and $202 million in direct investment—the largest investment sum in over 5 years.
Business outreach is strengthened by LCP’s ramped-up marketing efforts to attract manufacturing and life science companies from outside the region; as a result, traffic to LCP’s website has increased 122% this year, with nearly 30,000 users visiting the site over the last 10 months to learn about doing business in Lake County. Notably, LCP also completed the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) this year, creating a framework to support talent development and attraction, education, housing, and other elements critical to quality of life and the business climate.
More broadly, Illinois is also enjoying a surge in economic activity. The state just became the fifth in the nation to produce $1 trillion in annualized economic activity—a historic accomplishment that reflects the productivity of local workers.
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY CELEBRATES NEW ATC
More than 450 community members celebrated the opening of the new Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Gurnee. The 142,000 sq. ft. facility was a former big box store that has been transformed into a center for manufacturing education. The ATC is critically important for business retention and attraction. Though the local manufacturing labor force has grown 3.6% over the last year alone (representing 2,200 new workers), it is estimated that some manufacturing occupations will see up to a 20% increase in employment growth over the next six years. The ATC will strengthen Lake County’s talent pipeline to meet those future needs.
With the ATC now open, CLC turns its attention toward raising awareness of this powerful symbol of Lake County’s investment in workforce development. LCP is leading the way on tours for manufacturers, municipal leaders and the broader business community.
53 22-1665
Resolution authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District, for the acquisition and storage of Non-Fluorinated Fire Fighting Foam, and disposal of the District’s current foam in accordance with IEPA regulations.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Hunter, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
54 22-1599
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $30,580,582 in the Series 2022 GO Bond Debt Service Fund of both revenue and expense for the funding of capital expenses associated with the Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility.
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:
19 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
55 22-1662
Resolution setting forth the Procurement Card (P-Card) Policy.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Wilke, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
56 22-1655
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in Fund 206 Liability Insurance and Risk Fund to fund settlement agreements in the amount of $2,108,977.57 from the Fund 206 fund balance.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
19 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
57 22-1622
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $28,320 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 17.
Items 57-62 were taken in one vote.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
58 22-1623
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $50,000 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number Eight.
Items 57-62 were taken in one vote.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
19 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
59 22-1624
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $34,400 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 12.
Items 57-62 were taken in one vote.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
60 22-1625
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $226,058 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 13.
Items 57-62 were taken in one vote.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
61 22-1626
Ordinance appropriating funds and providing for the levy of a direct tax sufficient to produce $164,892.32 for the Northeast Lake Facilities Planning Area Special Service Area (SSA) Number Nine.
Items 57-62 were taken in one vote.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
62 22-1627
Ordinance providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to produce $13,925 for Special Service Area (SSA) Number 14.
Items 57-62 were taken in one vote.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
63 22-1628
Ordinance recommending a Real Property Tax Levy, attached hereto, and made part of this Ordinance, providing for the apportionment of taxes across the various items of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Appropriation Ordinance as adopted by the County Board of Lake County, Illinois.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
64 22-1638
Ordinance recommending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Lake County, Illinois; said budget having been made conveniently available for public inspection for at least 15 days by posting in the Office of the County Clerk and on the County website.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
65 22-1663
Resolution authorizing the reallocation of capital for the one-time use of various capital projects as well as to fund reserves for long-term capital needs through an emergency appropriation and authorization of transfer of fund balance from the General Fund (Fund 101) to the General Fund Capital Improvement Program Fund (Fund 106).
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:
19 - Aye: 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
*NEW APPOINTMENTS*
66 22-1697
Resolution providing for the appointment of Dave Wermes as a member of the Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this reappointment be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye:19 - 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 Parekh, Member Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Snarski, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 2 - Member Sbarra and Member Simpson
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND MEMBER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn this Regular September 2022 Session of the County Board of Lake County until December 5, 2022.
Chair Hart adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m.
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