Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met Sept. 28
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Vealitzek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
* Electronic Attendance: Member Parekh
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Alex Carr, Communications
Bill Balling, WRB, LLC Consulting
Bob Gluekert, Chief County Assessment Officer
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services
Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology
Erika Osinski, Human Resources
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
John Light, Human Resources
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Matt Meyers, County Administrator’s Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Electronically:
Ann Maine, Board Member
Anthony Miceli, Speer Financial
Anthony Vega, County Clerk's Office
Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Barbara Adams, Donahue and Rose, PC
Brea Barnes, Finance
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Clay Johnson, Lindenhurst Village Administrator
Demar Harris, Workforce Development
Diane Hewitt, Board Member
Erik Karlson, Enterprise Information Technology
Erika Osinski, Human Resources
Errol Lagman, Finance
Esiah Campos, Board Member
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jerial Jorden-Woods, Finance
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Karen Brush, County Clerk's Office
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Kevin Dominguez, Finance
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Krista Kennedy, Finance
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Monica McClain, Human Resources
Nick Principali, Finance
Nicole Rogers, Finance
Bob Glueckert, Chief County Assessment Officer
Ruby Acosta, Finance
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing
Terri Kath, Enterprise Information Technology
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Tiffany Becker, Facilities and Construction Services
Vernesha Lawrence, Finance
Yvette Albarran, Purchasing
Yvonne Mendoza, Finance
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items Not on the Agenda)
There were no comments from the public.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no remarks from the Chair.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.7)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-1348
Committee action approving the Financial and Administrative Committee Minutes from August 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Kyle, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.2 23-1349
Committee action approving the Financial and Administrative Committee Minutes from September 7, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Kyle, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
*REPORTS*
8.3 23-1321
Report from Anthony Vega, Lake County Clerk Recording Division, for the month of August 2023.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Kyle, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
*PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION*
8.4 23-1312
Joint resolution appropriating $25,000 of Matching Tax funds for cellular phone service to communicate with various Lake County Division of Transportation field assets, including traffic signals, cameras, and snow and ice equipment and integration with Lake County PASSAGE.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.5 23-1323
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois, in the amount of $88,952.90 for the Lake County Department of Public Works (LCPW) Maintenance Facility Paving Improvements in Libertyville, Illinois.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.6 23-1314
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. of Rosemont, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements to Arlington Heights Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83, at a maximum cost of $2,086,056 and appropriating $2,504,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.7 23-1316
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. Itasca, Illinois, for professional engineering services to evaluate the feasibility of improvements at the intersection of Darrell Road and Roberts Road, at a maximum cost of $222,295 and appropriating $267,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
REGULAR AGENDA
*PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION*
8.8 23-1328
Ordinance providing for the payment of certain outstanding bonds of The County of Lake, Illinois, and authorizing and directing the execution of Escrow Agreement in connection therewith.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer and Joel Sensing, Assistant Director, Public Works, introduced Bill Balling, WRB, LLC Consulting, and reported on the payments of bonds for Fox Lake Hills, Grandwood Park, and the Villages of Lake Villa and Lindenhurst to obtain Lake Michigan water. Clay Johnson, Village Administrator of Lindenhurst, thanked the Committee for the work that was done and being under budget to complete the project. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Kyle, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.9 23-1318
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Wisconsin Central Ltd. Railroad (RAILROAD), for improvements to the North Avenue highway-rail grade crossing east of Illinois Route 83 in Antioch, Illinois.
23-1318 Location Map, North Avenue Railroad Crossing Repairs
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation Director, reported on the railroad crossing improvements on North Avenue in Antioch, Illinois. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE*
Facilities and Construction Services
8.10 23-1329
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Securitas Technology, Fisher, Indiana, formerly Stanley Security, for the installation of a Key Tracking system for the Lake County Jail in the amount of $307,610.
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Director, reported on the contract to install a Key Tracking system for the Lake County Jail. 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.11 23-0679
Director’s Report - Facilities and Construction Services.
There was no Facilities and Construction Services Director's report.
Human Resources
8.12 23-0096
Director's Report - Human Resources.
There was no Human Resources Director's report.
Enterprise Information Technology
8.13 23-1332
Resolution approving a contract with CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Illinois, for security response professional services in the amount of $192,100 for one year with the option to renew for a one-year period.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the contract for security response professional services.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.14 23-1333
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Logicalis, Inc. of Downers Grove, Illinois, to implement Cisco Thousand Eyes a network and application monitoring software with support and licensing for one-year for an estimated total of $44,265.58 with the option to renew the support and licensing for two, 12-month periods.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the software to track the health of the internal and external network. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.15 23-1334
Resolution approving an agreement with CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Windows Server 2012 extended support for $97,023.42 with the option to renew for one, 12-month period.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the agreement to extend support for the Windows Server 2012. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Kyle, seconded by Member Clark, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.16 23-1335
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Logicalis, Inc. of Downers Grove, Illinois, for equipment, support, and licensing for the wireless expansion project in an estimated total of $548,538 with the option to renew the support and licensing for two, 12-month periods.
Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer, reported on the hardware and licensing agreement for the wireless expansion project.
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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
8.17 23-0097
Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.
Vice Chair Vealitzek asked if Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) had an internal/external webpage on all projects and goals for EIT comparable to the Division of Transportation webpage. Chris Blanding, Chief Information Officer stated one does exist but is not viewable. Gary Gibson, County Administrator, stated an update will be shared with the Committee in the future. Discussion ensued.
Finance
8.18 23-0098
Director’s Report - Finance.
There was no Finance Director's report.
County Administration
8.19 23-1378
Resolution approving the purchase with Pitney Bowes, Stamford, Connecticut, for a Relay® folder inserting system in the amount of $58,204.41.
Tammy Chatman, Chief Communications Officer and Alex Carr, Deputy Communications Officer, reported on purchasing a folder inserting system from Pitney Bowes. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, 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: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
9. County Administrator's Report
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, reported on the recruitment process for the Public Works Director.
10. Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that the Committee go into executive session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote.
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
10.1 23-0075
Executive session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1). 10.2 23-0072
Executive Session to discuss claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice, or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the public body or any intergovernmental risk management association or self insurance pool pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(12).
10.2 23-1364
Committee action authorizing settlement authority.
Chair Frank stated this item is unnecessary and no formal action was taken.
10.3 23-1372
Executive Session to discuss purchase or lease of real property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).
10.4 23-0101
Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).
10.4 23-1350
Committee action approving the Financial and Administrative Executive Session minutes from August 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Kyle, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Kyle, Member Parekh, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Vealitzek
11. Members' Remarks
Member Casbon requested the County consider providing menstrual products in County bathrooms. Discussion ensued. Committee consensus was to have staff look into options.
12. Adjournment
Chair Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.
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