McLean County Times

McLean County Executive Committee met May 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre, Members Jim Soeldner, George Gordon, William Caisley Chuck Erickson, Susan Schafer, Laurie Wollrab, Catherine Metsker Scott Murphy and

Members Absent: None

Other Board Members Present: Member Jacob Beard

Staff Present: Bill Wasson, County Administrator; Eric Schmitt, Assistant County Administrator; Jessica Woods, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Mr. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Trisha

Malott, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Camille Rodriguez, McLean County Health Department Administrator

Others Present: Craig Nelson, Director and Derek Barker, Assistant Director

Information Technologies Department

Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum.

Chairman McIntyre presented the minutes from the March 19, April 1, April 3, and April 5, 2019 special meetings and April 9, 2019 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.

Motion by Caisley/Gordon to approve the minutes from March 19, April 1, April 3, and April 5, 2019 special meetings and April 9, 2019 regular meeting of the Executive Committee.

Motion Carried

Chairman McIntyre confirmed there were no members of the public or employees to speak before the Committee.

Chairman McIntyre presented appointments and reappointments for approval.

Motion by Soeldner/Murphy to recommend approval of appointments and reappointments.

Motion Carried.

Mr. McIntyre presented on behalf of Craig Nelson, Information Technologies Director a request to approve a McLean County Government Social Media Policy. Ms. Wollrab asked if this was a new policy or revisions to a current policy. Mr. Wasson confirmed this is a new policy.

Motion by Murphy/Wollrab to recommend approval of McLean County Government Social Media Policy.

Motion Carried.

Mr. McIntyre presented a request to authorize issuance of an RFP for an Integrated Justice System review. Mr. Erickson asked that within the review a cost benefit analysis be included as to cost to county with what we currently do and cost if we move forward with any proposed changes.

Motion by Schafer/Gordon to recommend authorization of the issuance of an RFP for an Integrated Justice System review.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Erickson, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee indicated they had no items for action today but would have items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Mr. Erickson, hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. William Caisley, Chairman of the Transportation Committee presented for action a request to approval a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Bellflower Road District.

Motion by Caisley/Metsker to recommend approval of a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Bellflower Road District

Motion Carried.

Mr. Caisley presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance – McLean County Bridge Fund 0121.

Motion by Caisley/Wollrab to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance – McLean County Bridge Fund 0121.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Caisley indicated they had no further items for the Committee today but would have items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked the Committee if they had any question for Mr. Caisley; hearing none, he thanked Mr. Caisley.

Mr. Scott Murphy, Chairman of the Property Committee presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2019 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Facilities Department 0041 (Chiller Replacement). Mr. McIntyre asked if the Chillers are up and running. Mr. Schmitt indicated they are in place and should be up and running in the next few days.

Motion by Murphy/Gordon to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal year 2019 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Facilities Department 0041 (Chiller Replacement).

Motion Carried.

Mr. Murphy indicated they had nothing further for the Committee today. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Mr. Murphy and the Property Committee; hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. George Gordon, Chairman of the Justice Committee indicated they had no items for action today nor items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Mr. Gordon and the Justice Committee, hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. Jim Soeldner, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve a Resolution Establishing the Budget Policy for Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Soeldner indicated there was a change in recommended unencumbered fund balance and a change in spending levels. Ms. Wollrab asked if they would explain again the change in the unencumbered fund balance. Mr. Wasson indicated that change to a higher amount was in anticipation of bond issuance for the Law & Justice Expansion Project. He stated that the project is almost complete and felt it was appropriate to return to something closer to the historic level of 10% for the unencumbered fund balance. He stated they were recommending a range of 12-15%.

Motion by Soeldner/Caisley to recommend approval of a Resolution Establishing the Budget Policy for Fiscal Year 2020.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Soeldner presented for action a request to approve Schedule A – Calendar for Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, Five Year Capital Improvement Budget, and Recommend Three Year Budget.

Motion by Soeldner/Metsker to recommend approval of Schedule A – Calendar for Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, Five Year Capital Improvement Budget, and Recommend Three Year Budget.

Motion Carried

Mr. Soeldner indicated they had nothing further for the Committee today. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing he thanked him.

Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee stated they had no items for action today but would have items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing he thanked her.

Chairman McIntyre indicated they would move to the County Administrator’s.

Mr. Wasson presented for action a request to approve a Fuse Program Service Agreement with Chestnut Health Systems. He turned the floor over to Ms. Malott for further information on changes to the version sent out in the packet. Ms. Malott went over change in Section 1 regarding ability to hire a recovery support specialist not currently certified, but that could become certified in the first 9 months of employment. She indicated that the second change was in Section 7 under indemnification that covered the County in case an employee would be determined to be County employee and not a Chestnut employee. Ms. Schafer asked them to provide an example of when the indemnification clause would occur. Ms. Woods indicated that because the Chestnut employees are dedicate to the County’s FUSE program this clause would cover us in the event someone tried to make a case that the employee was County employee and not a Chestnut employee. Ms. Wollrab asked about malpractice coverage. Ms. Woods indicated that Chestnut malpractice covers Chestnut employees. She indicated our insurance company confirmed that our malpractice would cover the employee if a court of law determined them to be a County employee. Mr. Caisley asked if this would affect our premiums. Mr. Wasson confirmed it was taken into account for our premiums.

Motion by Murphy/Gordon to recommend approval of Request approval of Fuse Program Service Agreement with Chestnut Health Systems.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Wasson indicated that he had nothing for the Committee but would be happy to answer any questions.

Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything to come before the Committee under Other Business. Mr. Soeldner thanked Mr. Wasson for his years of service and assistance to the Board. The Committee members concurred. Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further, hearing nothing, he moved on to payment of the bills.

Chairman McIntyre moved on to the payment of the bills and presented invoices for the Regional Planning Department in the amount of $5,112.80 for that department.

Motion by Gordon/Wollrab to recommend approval of the Regional Planning bills as presented to the Committee by the County Auditor in the amount of $5,112.80.

Motion carried.

The General and Veterans Assistance Commission Bills for under the purview of the Executive Committee in the amount of $219,982.57.

Motion by Murphy/Schafer to recommend payment of the bills under the purview of the Executive Committee in the amount of $219,982.57.

Motion Carried.

Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further; hearing nothing, he adjourned the Executive Committee meeting at 4:50 p.m.

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