McLean County Justice Committee met Jan. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Justice Committee of the McLean County Board met on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman George Gordon Members George Wendt, Susan Schafer, Carlo Robustelli, Randall Martin, Jim Soeldner, and Lyndsay Bloomfield
Members Absent: None
Other County Board Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre
Staff Present: Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator, Mr. Eric Schmitt, Assistant County Administrator, Ms. Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator; Ms. Jessica Woods, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division and Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Mr. Don Knapp, State’s Attorney, Mr. Michael Donovan, Director Court Services; Mr. Jason Tabb, Juvenile Detention Center, Ms. Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center, Ms. Carla Barnes, Public Defender, Ms. Kathy Yoder, Coroner; Mr. Jon Sandage, Sheriff; Mr. Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk
Others Present: Ms. Amy Endicott
Chairman Gordon called the meeting to order and declared a quorum. Chairman Gordon presented the minutes of the December 3, 2019regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Robustelli/Bloomfield to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2019 regular meeting.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Gordon confirmed Ms. Amy Endicott had requested to speak, she was asked to come forward and reminded she would have five minutes to address the Committee. Ms. Endicott came forward and addressed the Committee (1:52 – 7:22) regarding concerns she had with processes in the State’s Attorney and Judicial Offices.
Mr. Jon Sandage, McLean County Sheriff presented for action a request to approve the 2020 O’Herron bid for uniforms and equipment. He indicated it was the only bid we received and is consistent to bids in the past.
Motion by Martin/Bloomfield to recommend approval of the 2020 O’Herron bid for uniforms and equipment.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Sandage presented his monthly reports. Ms. Schafer asked about the increase in jail population since the new addition. Mr. Sandage indicated there has not been an increase in crime, but rather during construction the Judges were aware there was limited space so this is probably catching up to where we would have been if construction had not been a factor. Chairman Gordon asked if there were any further questions on the reports; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Mike Donovan, Director of Court Services presented for action a request to approve an agreement with Kevin Crutcher to provide evidence-based assessment and counseling services. Mr. Donovan indicated it is the same contract as last year. Mr. Gordon asked about adding the word “until” into the document on page 3. It was agreed it could be added as a clarification.
Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to recommend approval of an agreement with Kevin Crutcher to provide evidence-based assessment and counseling services.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Donovan presented for action a request to approve an agreement with the Center for Youth and Family Solutions to provide evidence-based treatment and coordination services. Mr. Donovan indicated this is the same contract as last year. Mr. Gordon asked for the word “until” on page 6 be added to this contract as a clarification. The Committee agreed.
Motion by Schafer/Robustelli to recommend approval of an agreement with the Center for Youth and Family Solutions to provide evidence-based treatment and coordination services.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Donovan presented his monthly reports. Chairman Gordon asked if the Committee had any questions for Mr. Donovan; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk present his monthly reports. Chairman Gordon asked if there were any questions, hearing none he thanked Mr. Everhart.
Ms. Carla Barnes, Public Defender presented her caseload report. Chairman Gordon asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Molly Evans, Director, Children’s Advocacy Center, presented for action a request to approve a lease agreement for CAC on the second floor of the HOPE Pregnancy Center building at 202 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL. She indicated they have been at same location since 2000 and the location continues to meet their needs.
Motion by Soeldner/Martin to recommend approval of a lease agreement for CAC on the second floor of the HOPE Pregnancy Center building at 202 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Evans presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2020 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance, Children’s Advocacy Center Department. Ms. Evans indicated part of this was for public donated funds and part was for DCFS CASA grant funds.
Motion by Schafer/Robustelli to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2020 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance, Children’s Advocacy Center Department.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Evans presented her monthly statistical reports to the Committee. Chairman Gordon asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Kathy Yoder, McLean County Coroner presented her monthly reports. Ms. Yoder indicated the Out-of-County numbers would be increasing as there was a shortage of Forensic Pathologists in the nation and they are taking on new counties as forensic pathologists retire or move out of Illinois. Ms. Schafer asked how this will affect Dr. Denton. Ms. Yoder indicated Dr. Denton has stated he will continue to work with us. Chairman Gordon asked if the Committee had any further questions, hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. Don Knapp, State’s Attorney, presented his reports and year-end numbers, and went over those numbers. Mr. Soeldner asked about hearing officer numbers that were zero. Mr. Knapp stated the IV-D hearing officer retired and the Circuit Court took over those cases. Mr. Soeldner asked if assets on the asset forfeiture report are just cash. Mr. Knapp indicated assets are not just cash but is not listed on the report until we get authority to liquidate it, so numbers on the report represent cash. Chairman Gordon asked if there were any other questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator provided her report on recent positions filled.
Ms. Rodriguez indicated Mr. Nelson was present to provide an update on the EJIS project and that Mr. Scanlon was also present if they had any questions. Mr. Nelson stated we began using EJIS in 1997 and is it the only piece of technology from that time period still running and is one of the only systems in which all the criminal justice agencies in the County are in one single data base. Mr. Nelson indicated they conducted interviews to identify needs and issues and are currently looking at a critical need’s analysis. He stated a cost benefit analysis is due in the next 30 days and that they had just received an Operational model to review. He stated that in February MTG will deliver a recommendation for McLean County. He indicated there are four core systems that need to be part of the solution including a records management system, jail management system, case management system and a document management system. Mr. Nelson stated that the system would also need to be able to handle e-filing and ADR. He stated that current use and design of the product do not match today’s technology standards which includes an application level security issue. Mr. Nelson went over four options being reviewed including single solution, rebuild from scratch, best of breed for each system and building some and best of breed of some systems options. He said next steps would be to review cost analysis from MTG, go over operational model document, review recommendation and then bring recommendation to County Board for consideration. Ms. Rodriguez clarified who was meeting for this project. Mr. Martin asked if police departments are being consulted. Ms. Rodriguez indicated they were included in the fact- finding meetings will probably be involved going forward. Mr. Martin asked them to confirm that departments want to have the information shared. Ms. Rodriguez confirmed. Mr. Nelson also stated that each agency can mark report to be reviewed internally only. Mr. Martin stated that had been his concern. Chairman Gordon asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Chairman Gordon presented bills for review and approval as transmitted by the County Auditor with a Prepaid and Fund Total of $407,916.33.
Motion by Robustelli/Soeldner to approve the Justice Committee bills as transmitted by the County Auditor with a prepaid and fund total of $407,916.33.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Gordon presented a Transfer from the Sheriff’s Department.
Motion by Schafer/Robustelli to recommend approval of the Sheriff’s Department transfer.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Gordon presented transfer for the Circuit Clerk’s office in the amount of $249.00 for approval.
Motion by Martin/Schafer to approve transfer for the Circuit Clerk’s office in the amount of $249.00
Motion Carried.
Chairman Gordon presented a transfer for the Circuit Clerk’s office in the amount of $695.00
Motion by Robustelli/Martin to approve transfer for the Circuit Clerk’s Office in the amount of $695.00
Motion Carried.
Chairman Gordon asked if there was any other business or communication for the Justice Committee; hearing none, he adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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