McLean County Executive Committee met Aug. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre, Members Jim Soeldner, George Gordon, Susan Schafer, Catherine Metsker and Josh Barnett
Members Absent: Members William Caisley Chuck Erickson, and Laurie Wollrab
Other Board Members
Present: Member Sharon Chung
Staff Present: Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator; Eric Schmitt, Assistant
County Administrator; Cassy Taylor Assistant County Administrator, Trevor Sierra, Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Trisha Malott, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present:
Others Present:
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 June 18, 2019 special meeting and July 9, 2019 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.
Motion by Metsker/Soeldner to approve the minutes from June 18, 2019 special meeting and July 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. He stated we have been fortunate to continue to have volunteers for the many appointments we make, but if members knew of individuals in their districts who would like to serve, please let him know so we could put them on a list for future appointment consideration.
Motion by Barnett/Schafer to recommend approval of appointments and reappointments.
Motion Carried.
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 (CAC).
Motion by Gordon/Metsker to recommend approval of Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2019 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance (CAC).
Motion Carried.
Mr. Gordon indicated the Justice Committee 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, hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Jim Soeldner, Chairman of the Finance Committee indicated they had nothing for the Committee today, but would have items for the Board next week. 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. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Chairman McIntyre indicated Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee was not present nor was the Vice Chairman but as there was nothing on the agenda for action he would move on to the Transportation Committee.
Chairman McIntyre indicated Mr. William Caisley, Chairman of the Transportation Committee was not present nor was the Vice Chairman of that Committee and since there was nothing on the agenda for action today, he moved on to the Property Committee.
Mr. Josh Barnett, Vice 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 (Facilities FF&E).
Motion by Barnett/Gordon to recommend approval of a request to approve of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2019 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance (Facilities FF&E).
Motion Carried.
Mr. Barnett indicated they had nothing further for the Committee today. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator presented for action a request to approve Staff of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission obtaining a county credit card. Ms. Metsker asked how the Regional Planning Commission would utilize a credit card. Ms. Rodriguez went over a few of the ways they would use a credit card. Ms. Anderson was invited forward by the Chairman for further explanation. Ms. Anderson indicated Regional Planning had a credit card before they were part of the County Budget, but now that Regional Planning reported to the County Board this would be a credit card she could monitor. Ms. Anderson indicated there is a regular charge for a software system used to report hours to the Illinois Department of Transportation so they can receive revenue. She confirmed that they would also use the card for conferences, or offices supplies that could not be purchased on account.
Mr. McIntyre asked for further explanation regarding the transition of the Planning Commission to the County. Ms. Anderson explained they were first added to the audit in 2018 and then budget and invoice processing transitioned in 2019.
Motion by Schafer/Barnett to recommend approval for the Regional Planning Office to obtain a County credit card.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Rodriguez stated the general employment activity report was in the packet and she would be happy to answer any questions.
Chairman McIntyre asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee. Mr. Soeldner indicated he attended the Illinois Association of County Board Members cannabis seminar where a lot of information was presented. He highlighted that Counties will be able to levy a tax, that the legislation would affect many county departments. Ms. Schafer asked if revenue that we could generate had been considered in the budget process. Mr. Schmitt indicated it had not at this point. Mr. Schmitt indicated the board would have to approve the levy and we would need to have some estimate on revenue that would be generated. Ms. Schafer asked if actions would come from the Finance Committee or Executive Committee.
Mr. Schmitt indicated he would have to confirm whether it would come from Finance or Executive. Mr. Soeldner stated there had to be a resolution to the State to levy the tax. He said at the meeting they discussed having resolution to state two months before and many questioned whether Counties needed to get paperwork in now. Mr. Soeldner stated that the presenters did not have an answer. He said he felt we would want to be prepared with a resolution. Mr. Sierra said they felt a trailer bill would describe levy process. He also said that the County could apply a sales tax that would apply all across the County and not just in nonincorporated areas. Mr. McIntyre asked him to confirm that tax would be included in Bloomington and Normal. Mr. Sierra confirmed. Mr. Soeldner stated if the County opted out it would only be opting out of the unincorporated areas. Mr. McIntyre indicated we would be incurring expenses. Mr. Gordon stated this might actually cost us more than the revenue we bring in.
Mr. McIntyre also indicate he and Staff had met with State Farm regarding the old State Farm building. He said they indicated the County did not have any need or see possibilities for us to be involved with purchase of the State Farm building. Mr. McIntyre indicated we are still in a lease with PBC on this building. He stated that unless he heard differently from other members we would remain neutral on this matter. Ms. Rodriguez concurred with Mr. McIntyre. She said that even though we have some new Behavioral Health programs, the size of the building is not congruent to our needs.
Chairman McIntyre presented invoices for the General, Shared Sales Tax, Veterans and Waste Management Funds in the amount of $203,682.60.
Motion by Gordon/Schafer to recommend approval of bills for the General Fund in the amount of $203,682.60.
Motion carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented invoices for Regional Planning Fund in the amount of $6,390.88
Motion by Barnett/Soeldner to recommend payment of the Regional Planning invoices in the amount of $6,390.88
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further; hearing nothing, he adjourned the Executive Committee meeting at 4:52 p.m.
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