McLean County Executive Committee met July 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Executive Committee of the McLean County Board met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 400, Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre, Members Jim Soeldner, George Gordon, William Caisley Chuck Erickson, Susan Schafer, Laurie Wollrab, and Catherine Metsker
Members Absent:
Other Board Members Present: Members Josh Barnett, Jacob Beard, Shayna Watchinski, Gerald Thompson, Sharon Chung, Carlo Robustelli and Elizabeth Johnston
Staff Present: Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator; Eric Schmitt, Assistant County Administrator; Trevor Sierra, Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Mr. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Trisha Malott, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Jon Sandage, McLean County Sheriff, Don Knapp
Others Present: 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 April 16, 2019 special meetings and May 14, 2019 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.
Motion by Caisley/Soeldner to approve the minutes from April 16, 2019 special meetings and May 14, 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 one appointment to the McLean County Board of Health for approval.
Motion by Metsker/Wollrab to recommend approval of appointment to the McLean County Board of Health.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre stated the Committee would now hear from the Candidates for the District #2 Vacancy. Mr. Schmitt brought Mr. William Friedrich in and the Chairman let him know he would have five minutes to address the Committee and then the floor would be open for questions. Mr. Friedrich presented his personal and professional history. Mr. Gordon asked him what he felt were pressing issues before the County. Mr. Friedrich stated funding is always an issue, but felt the County has worked hard to maintain services and congratulated them on bringing in businesses like Rivian to benefit the community. He went on to state that mental health is also a top issue, but again indicated he felt the County was doing a good job working to get ahead of the situation by trying to treat or get help for individuals before they become involved in the legal system. Member Caisley asked about his experience with education. Mr. Friedrich indicated he had not been involved in education areas much, but was aware of concerns in schools. Mr. Soeldner asked about his opinion on landowner rights. Mr. Friedrich indicated he respects the rights of homeowners and landowners and feels the land should be protected. Mr. Erickson asked how many members there were on the Township Public Water District board he serves on. Mr. Friedrich indicated there were seven members. Mr. Erickson stated that at some meetings, you are allies and then at other meetings you might be opponents on an issue and asked him how he would handle that situation. Mr. Friedrich agreed there can be disagreements among members of board, but they discuss the matter, respect others opinions, try to keep an open mind, take a position, vote on it and then move on. Mr. Erickson thanked him and stated he hoped that if he received the appointment, he would be a zealous advocate for rural constituents of the County. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were other questions, hearing none, he thanked Mr. Friedrich.
Mr. Schmitt brought Mr. Clarence Thomas in and the Chairman told him he would have five minutes to address the Committee and then the floor would be open for questions. Mr. Thomas presented his personal and professional history to the Committee. Ms. Wollrab asked him what he felt the most important issues facing the McLean County Board are right now. Mr. Thomas indicated they need to protect tax dollars while still providing needed services. Mr. Soeldner asked him his opinion on landowner’s rights. Mr. Thomas indicated he had experience when Enbridge came through his farm and he felt he had no rights as the landowner and was very disappointed in the process. He further stated he supported development but felt it needed to be organized. Mr. Erickson said his resume indicated he served on the McLean County Farm Bureau Board and Heyworth School Board. Mr. Erickson stated there are times when someone is ally and the next time they are an opponent and he asked if Mr. Thomas had that experience and how he handled it. Mr. Thomas stated that while we try to convince someone to side with us on a positon, it comes down to the vote and then you move on. Mr. Erickson stated he hoped that if he received the appointment he would be zealous in his representation of those rural constituents. Mr. Barnett stated Mr. Thomas had mentioned TIF experience and asked if he had thoughts on other economic development tools such as the Enterprise Zone and tax abatements to help generate economic development in the County. Mr. Thomas indicated he was in favor of those as long as they are not long term as he felt we needed to be fair to existing businesses as well. Ms. Schafer asked if he had a CPA. Mr. Thomas indicated he did not. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any other questions; hearing none, he thanked Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Schmitt brought Ms. Novosad in and the Chairman told her she would have five minutes to address the Committee and then the floor would be open for questions. Ms. Ruth Novosad presented her personal and professional history. Mr. Erickson stated her information indicated she was elected to Golden Prairie Public Library Board of Trustee and currently served as Chairman. He asked how long she has served on that board. Ms. Novosad said about five years. Mr. Erickson indicated there are times when a member will be your ally in one meeting and then your opponent at the next meeting and asked her if she has had that experience and how she dealt with it. Ms. Novosad said you have to focus on issue at hand. She said we need to rise above feelings, remain colleagues and continue to work together to come up with a compromise. Mr. Erickson stated he received a letter from a constituent that said Ms. Novosad would do an excellent job as a County Board member and would take job seriously and make well-reasoned decisions after research and getting input from residents of district. He said he presumed that to be true. She confirmed. Mr. Erickson stated he hoped that if she was appointed to the position she would zealously represent the constituents of the rural district. Mr. Soeldner asked her opinion on landowner rights. Ms. Novosad indicated that individual property owners have a right to develop property for own economic gain, but has to be tempered with greater good. She stated that we need to have a comprehensive land use development plan, and need to make sure residents understand the plan. Mr. Gordon asked her if she wanted to expand on any of the issues facing the County that she had mentioned or list any others she felt are priority concerns. Ms. Novosad stated that mental health is one of the more important issues and felt there are ways we can work together utilizing all of the County resources to address this issue. Ms. Novosad indicated she felt safety and security is important, as we have seen a spike in homicides. Mr. Caisley mentioned that she had been involved in the road to connect Tanglewood and Charterwood as she had opposed that project, but the County Engineer and Courts ended up supporting the road. He asked her how she handled that experience. Ms. Novosad said she learned from that experience that at the end of the day you have to move on. She said she was impressed with the process at the time. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were other questions, hearing none, he thanked Ms. Novosad.
Mr. Schmitt brought Ms. Leffelman in and the Chairman told her she would have five minutes to address the Committee and then the floor would be open for questions. Ms. Chelsie Leffelman presented her personal and professional history to the Committee. Mr. Erickson stated he noticed she had some experience serving on the school board. He stated that occasionally members will be an ally at one meeting and then opponent at the next and asked if she had experience dealing with that and how she handled it. Ms. Leffelman stated she did not take things personally, as each person is there to represent others and feel their position best represents those interests. Mr. Erickson said he hoped if she were appointed, she would zealously represent rural constituents. Mr. Gordon stated she had mentioned issues the County Board are involved with and asked if she wanted to elaborate on any of those or other issues she felt were priorities. Ms. Leffelman stated we need to take mental and behavioral health matters seriously, as she had seen first-hand how those continue to grow. She stated another matter is the McLean County nursing home. She stated that it is demoralizing to communities when they have had to close down nursing homes as they feel they cannot take care of the residents who took care of them. Mr. Soeldner asked her opinion on landowner’s rights and economic development. Ms. Leffelman provided example of windfarms and stated she would look at both sides but it would come down to what was best for the County. Mr. Barnett asked her to speak more to the issues she sees the nursing home is facing and asked her what length she felt the County should go to fund the nursing home. Ms. Leffelman stated the nursing home is not particularly inviting to look at, so people will choose to go to places that look more plush. She felt that first the needed to change things to encourage people to want to come to the home. She said there is no limit on the number of people who have Medicare that can utilize the nursing home but we are not reimbursed 100% for Medicare, so she felt they should continue to pursue suggestions of the blue ribbon panel that would hopefully help bring revenue from other sources. Ms. Leffelman stated that if the nursing home was still losing money a few years from now then they might have to look at diverting funds or raising taxes, but felt they should take into consideration the social impact on the community and not just the financial numbers. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were other questions, hearing none, he thanked Ms. Leffelman.
Mr. Schmitt brought Mr. Tipsord in and the Chairman told him he would have five minutes to address the Committee and then the floor would be open for questions. Mr. Martin Tipsord presented his personal and professional history. Mr. Erickson stated he mentioned he was a 20-year trustee of the Saybrook Fire Protection District. Mr. Erickson said that even on the County Board you find that at one meeting, a member is your ally and the next meeting they are your opponent. He asked if Mr. Tipsord had experience with that and how he dealt with it. Mr. Tipsord said they have not had a lot because it is a small board and they have small conversations and come to agreements on things. He stated he was a city commissioner in Chenoa for four years when sewer was being put in and while there were disagreements, they were able to sit in a meeting, discuss things make a decision and then leave it at the meeting. Mr. Erickson stated that if he should receive the appointment he would encourage him to be a strong advocate for the rural communities. He thanked him for his time. Mr. Soeldner thanked him and asked him his opinion on landowner rights. Mr. Tipsord provided an example of where they wanted to build a cabin on family owned land; they were able to work with Building, and Zoning to get a variance passed to accomplish that. He said most do not realize they do not have complete control over property they own as there are quidelines the County has established and while we may not all agree on them, as long as they work the residents of the county need to abide by them. Mr. Gordon asked him to identify some of the priority issues facing McLean County in the short and long term. Mr. Tipsord stated he felt things are established here, the County seems to function well, and he felt we have good services in place. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were other questions, hearing none, he thanked Mr. Tipsord.
Chairman McIntyre asked members to please provide their input on the candidates. He then recessed the meeting for five minutes.
Chairman McIntyre called the meeting back to order and indicated there was a data initiative report and general report in the packet for Information Technologies and Mr. Barker was present if questions. Mr. Barnett said general report indicated IT is rolling out new computers with windows 10 and Office 2016 and asked why not rolling out office 2019 or 365 with the windows 10 computers. Mr. Barker said they are rolling out some computers with 365 and some with 2019 and it depends on licensing costs and number of installs allowed. Ms. Wollrab asked them to provide examples of the data being shared. Mr. Barker deferred to Ms. Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez indicated meetings just starting and discussions are about what information should be shared and provided examples of graduation rates, employment rates, how many nurses we have, IT people we have, but no information that would be singularly identifiable.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was an update for the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council in the packet. Ms. Trisha Malott came forward. He asked if there were any question; hearing none, he thanked her for attending.
Mr. Josh Barnett, Vice Chairman of the Property Committee indicated they had nothing for the Committee today. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Mr. Barnett and the Property Committee; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. George Gordon, Chairman of the Justice 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 Children’s Advocacy Center.
Motion by Gordon/Schafer to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2019 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Children’s Advocacy Center
Motion Carried.
Mr. Gordon 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 the Coroner.
Motion by Gordon/Caisley to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2019 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Coroner Motion Carried.
Mr. Gordon presented for action a request to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a Victim Assistance Grant through the States Attorney’s Office. Mr. Caisley objected to the number of pages of boilerplate information.
Motion by Gordon/Wollrab to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a Victim Assistance Grant through the States Attorney’s Office Motion Carried.
Mr. Gordon indicated they had no further items for action today but would have one additional item 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 an Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration State Grant 2019 Acceptance Agreement and Addendum. Mr. Soeldner indicated each County is allotted money and if some counties do not use it then it goes back out for others to receive.
Motion by Soeldner/Gordon to recommend approval of Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration State Grant 2019 Acceptance Agreement and Addendum
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner indicated they had nothing further for the Committee today. He stated the committee had a good discussion on the nursing home and encouraged members to read their minutes on that discussion. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Mr. Soeldner, hearing none he thanked him.
Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee indicated they had nothing for action today or for the board next week. Ms. Schafer stated she talked to Ms. Wegner about Finance Committee discussion. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee indicated they had nothing for the Committee today or for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if the Committee had any questions for Mr. Erickson; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. William Caisley, Chairman of the Transportation Committee indicated they had no items for action today but would have items next week for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked the Committee if they had any question for Mr. Caisley; hearing none, he thanked Mr. Caisley.
Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator presented for action a Resolution Declaring that the Unlawful Distribution of Prescription Controlled Substances has created a Public Nuisance and a Serious Public Health and Safety Crisis for the Citizens of McLean County. Member Caisley asked if they knew the amount of damages that could be recovered. Chairman McIntyre invited Mr. Knapp to the table. Mr. Knapp introduced Ms. Michelle Sims, attorney he would recommend hiring for this process. Mr. Knapp stated that the amount of damages is going to be determined by a matrix based on the individual doses of opioids sent to individual counties. He stated that Ms. Sims law-firm stood out, because by court order we are not allowed to have access to the database until we formally join the litigation, but their law firm went above and beyond and provided some of the information put in his memo to the Committee. He stated that should we join litigation then he would work with the Administrator’s office to provide information that would be put in the larger matrix. He stated the settlement would also depend on the total settlement. Mr. Caisley asked if factors such as how much it has cost us in terms of coroner office, burying indigent people, etc. would be factored in. Ms. Sims confirmed those would be factored in. She indicated she has also already been in touch with Judge Bernardi regarding damages they have incurred in the juvenile court. Ms. Wollrab asked if we would be able to recover expenses incurred through our health insurance. Ms. Sims confirmed they are asking for those as well.
Mr. Erickson asked if the statute puts a limitation on damages. Ms. Sims indicated they are asking for actual damages plus punitive damages, as that has already been included in the over 2,000 lawsuits on file. Mr. Soeldner asked if there were other counties in central Illinois involved. Mr. Knapp indicated there are. Ms. Sims indicated about 1/3 of counties have entered litigation. Mr. Soeldner indicated that some opioids are legitimate way of easing pain and asked if this would put a hardship on doctors and patients to who use these correctly by increasing their expense. Mr. Knapp stated he did not believe so, but stated that was something they considered. Mr. Knapp stated there were violations of the United States Code and US Code of Federal Regulations that led to a flood of opioids into McLean County because there were not controls in place, although he felt some of those controls are now in place and more are being put in place. Mr. Soeldner asked how this process worked. Ms. Sims summarized an October 2017 60 minutes expose where they described this process and it was noticed that thousands of pills were going to one pharmacy. Ms. Sims indicated she did a FOIA request (January 2012 to October of 2017 information) before they stopped allowing those requests and found there were 35.5 million doses of opioids in McLean County in that small amount of time. She said it was not the doctors and the specific pharmacies, but the distributor and manufactures who knew there were too many pills going into an area. Mr. Erickson asked if an interest group could intervene in this. Mr. Knapp stated if someone wanted to file an amicus brief they would have receive to leave of court to do so. Mr. Erickson asked if any interest group has expressed any disapproval of this litigation. Mr. Knapp stated they are not aware of any.
Mr. Caisley asked if this lawsuit is on file. Mr. Knapp stated there is not a lawsuit on file for McLean County. Mr. Caisley asked if there is a class of plaintiffs in which McLean County would be one. Mr. Knapp confirmed. Mr. Caisley asked if it is a double class, so a class of plaintiffs and a class of defendants. Ms. Sims indicated there are 2,000 lawsuits on file. She said the federal lawsuits are now coordinated in front of a judge in Cleveland, Daniel Polster who has already ruled on some pre-trial motions. She said the state cases are handled similarly in their states and Illinois cases are in front of one judge in Chicago. Mr. Caisley asked if there is a class action on the defendant’s side. Ms. Sims indicated each defendant is separate. Mr. Caisley asked what would happen if there is a counter-claim filed. Ms. Sims indicated no counter claims have been filed. Mr. Caisley asked how we know who the defendants are going to be. Mr. Knapp indicated he could get them a list. Mr. Caisley asked how many defendants there are. Ms. Sims indicated more than 30. Mr. Caisley stated he did not feel they should vote to join until they knew who the defendants are as he was concerned about voting on something members might have an interest. Mr. Knapp stated he felt they would have to hold more than 5% interest in a specific defendant before it would be a conflict. Mr. Erickson stated he would like to see the list as well. Mr. Knapp stated he would get it out to them tomorrow morning. Ms. Wollrab stated that many members own bundles of stock and asked if there could be any harm. Mr. Knapp stated that it was his understanding, without in- depth research, that this would not be a financial conflict, as they would have to own a controlling sharing, so owning shares in a mutual fund that invests in a number these corporations would not rise to level of conflict of interest. He said if any member is concerned they could abstain, or they could table and vote at stand up after he did some research.
Mr. McIntyre asked Ms. Sims if it was significant that they no longer allow FOIAs of this information. Ms. Sims agreed and indicated she filed her FOIA request before there was a lot of public interest. Mr. McIntyre asked if there was any possibilities of other lawsuits that would incur costs to the County. Ms. Sims said she understood they have to consider the possible counter lawsuit and possibly reporting that to your insurance carrier. She provided history including case filed with two counties in California that was dismissed and another lawsuit filed by Chicago where one ordinance violation count that was maintained and because she does ordinance law that was how it came to her attention and she started looking into more. She stated that suits filed over two years ago and no counter suits in that time. Mr. Gordon asked if it is permissible to file in both State and Federal Court. Ms. Sims explained process of filing in either court and said that would be something she would need to discuss with the States Attorney. Mr. Gordon asked which court would hold the greatest advantage for us. Ms. Sims again indicated they would have to strategize with the State’s attorney office on that.
Mr. Soeldner stated it appears there are dozens of other counties or municipalities on board and he assumed that some of those people have stock options but that has not deterred them from entering. Ms. Sims stated she understood concern, provided examples of others she represents and indicated if members had controlling stock to make decisions for one of the defendants it might be an issue. Ms. Schafer asked how long she felt this would take. Ms. Sims stated that Judge Daniel Polster has been pushing hard for settlement from day one. She stated they might have a better idea after the bellwether cases, which are set for October. Mr. Caisley stated that just because no one has filed a counter claim yet does not mean a lawyer will not file one. He also reminded members there are asbestos cases in the County that have gone on for 25 years.
Motion by Caisley to table this until the August meeting. Mr. Erickson said he realized this was going to the next item, but asked if the Contingent Fee Engagement Agreement included that Ms. Sims firm would represent us in any counter suites. Ms. Sims indicated they would. Mr. Erickson asked them to point out paragraph where that was stated. Mr. Knapp said that it would fall under scope of claims. He stated agreement did not currently include the specific words “counter claim” but they could add and have in the agreement that goes to the Board. Mr. Erickson said he would like that. Chairman McIntyre asked if there was a second on the motion to table. There was no second; motion failed.
Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to recommend approval of a Resolution Declaring that the Unlawful Distribution of Prescription Controlled Substances has created a Public Nuisance and a Serious Public Health and Safety Crisis for the Citizens of McLean County.
Motion Carried. Member Caisley voted no
Ms. Rodriguez presented for action a request to authorize the Chairman of the McLean County Board to execute a Contingent Fee Engagement Agreement. Mr. Erickson stated he would like to see the Agreement amended to put in the language previously discussed about defense if there are counter claims filed against us. Mr. Knapp reiterated they could table to stand up or pass with direction to include satisfactory language in the Board packet document that states Ms. Sims firm will represent the County at no extra cost on any counter claims as a result of this litigation. Mr. Erickson stated he was ok directing them to add language to be considered at Board. Mr. Caisley stated he felt this would need to be taken up with our insurance carriers. Mr. Soeldner again stated there are numerous municipalities and counties willing to go along with this. Mr. Erickson asked them to confirm attorneys representing us would advance all litigation costs, County is not responsible for paying any out of pocket costs and if there is a recovery the out of pocket costs would come off top and our net would come out of remaining amount. Ms. Sims and Mr. Knapp confirmed.
Motion by Erickson/Schafer to have States Attorney add language to the agreement stating that Ms. Sims firm would represent the County at no extra cost on any counter claims as a result of this litigation and take amended document to straight to the County Board.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Wollrab/Soeldner to recommend approval of authorization for the Chairman of the McLean County Board to execute a Contingent Fee Engagement Agreement, as amended.
Motion Carried. Member Caisley voted no.
Ms. Rodriguez presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the Mclean County Board Amending Chapter 66 of the McLean County Code to Authorize the County Administrator to Amend Non-Discrimination Policies in Accordance with State and Federal Requirements. Mr. Erickson asked them to confirm the County Administrator would have the authority to unilaterally amend the Code to make sure it complies with Federal Statutes, regulations and orders. Mr. Sierra confirmed that. Mr. Erickson asked him to confirm once that is done, it would be sent to the Chairman to approve. Mr. Sierra stated that as the ordinance stands it is only notification to the Chairman. Mr. Sierra stated if there were an amendment implemented by the County Administrator; the County Board would have full discretion to not accept that. Mr. Erickson asked if notification should be sent to the oversight committee. Mr. McIntyre stated this was about compliance with State and Federal regulations and he would be ok if it went to oversight committee. Mr. Erickson said Administration might interpret the regulation one way and there might be a member or two who would interpret it differently and felt the oversight committee should receive notification. Mr. Sierra stated the Committee could amend the ordinance to have the Executive Committee receive notification. Mr. Gordon asked the purpose of having it go before an oversight committee. Mr. Erickson said he did not see how the Full Board would retain the authority to amend unless you notify somebody there has been a change. He said it should be put before the members so if they would like to seek an amendment they could. Mr. McIntyre stated he would be ok if it went through Executive Committee. Mr. Caisley asked if there was a constitutional issue here involving a separation of powers being attempted by delegating a legislative function to the Administrator. He questioned whether we have the authority to delegate that to the Administrator.
Ms. Wollrab stated she felt this was housekeeping of existing policies so they conform to what is already in state and federal law. She felt enacting this would engender a review of our policies to make sure they conform to the various statutes. Mr. Barnett stated giving any oversight notification that invited conversation made him nervous as he felt it puts elected officials in a position of looking at something we should delegate staff to take care of for us. He stated he is not versed in state or federal employment law nor a human resource professional so he would like to rely on the professionals hired to run the county day to day who have insight into those matters. Mr. Erickson stated he was not necessarily saying the members had the right to do anything, but they have the right to be notified of what is going on and make a determination if they wish to amend. He stated he was not suggesting giving anybody veto power. Mr. Erickson said he understood Member Caisley’s comment that we set policy and ordinances and this delegates that power. He went on to state he understands this is house cleaning, but the Board members are in charge of house cleaning. Ms. Wollrab asked him to clarify notification or approval. Mr. Erickson said notification only.
Ms. Schafer indicated she would not support the amendment. She said we have to comply with federal and state statute, so she did not see that it mattered whether members agree or not on the changes to our ordinance. She also questioned if we are going to assign each section of the Code to an oversight committee to review. Mr. Erickson stated almost all issues go to an oversight committee and he felt this should as well. Mr. McIntyre asked if notification could it go to the full board and not an oversight committee. Mr. Erickson stated he was ok with that. Ms. Metsker called the question. Mr. Gordon asked them to confirm that per this ordinance the County Board had to approve the recommendation the County Administrator notified the Chairman of. Mr. Sierra stated they would not approve that. Mr. Caisley said he felt this would probably arise in the context of a dispute where a hearing officer would determine if ordinance is contrary to state or federal law so he felt this change was unnecessary.
Motion by Erickson/Soeldner made a motion to include notification of any changes to the entire County Board.
Motion Carried. Member Barnett voted no
Motion by Gordon/Barnett to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the Mclean County Board Amending Chapter 66 of the McLean County Code to Authorize the County Administrator to Amend Non-Discrimination Policies in Accordance with State and Federal Requirements, As Amended.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Rodriquez stated the general employment activity report was in the packet and would be happy to answer any questions.
Chairman McIntyre asked if the Committee was ok paying bills before going into closed session. Committee agreed.
Chairman McIntyre presented a transfer for Information Technologies and invoices for the General, Shared Sales Tax, Veterans and Waste Management Funds in the amount of $119,707.54 and Regional Planning Fund in the amount of $6,475.30.
Motion by Gordon/Wollrab to recommend approval of the transfer for Information Technologies Department and bills for the General Fund in the amount of $119,707.54 and Regional Planning in the amount of $6,475.30. Motion carried.
Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further to come before the Committee before going into closed session; hearing nothing he asked for a motion to go into closed session pursuant to section 2 (c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Motion by Gordon/Schafer to go into closed session pursuant to section 2 (c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Motion Carried.
Executive Committee entered closed session at 7:09 p.m. Executive Committee returned to open session at 7:22 p.m.
Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further; hearing nothing, he adjourned the Executive Committee meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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