McLean County Board Executive Committee met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Executive Committee of the McLean County Board met beginning 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, Catherine Metsker and Josh Barnett
Members Absent: None
Other Board Members Present: None
Staff Present: Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator; Cassy Taylor Assistant County Administrator, Jessica Woods, Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Trisha Malott, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Craig Nelson, Director Information Technologies; Jessica McKnight, Health Department Administrator
Others Present: Derek Barker, Assistant Director Information Technologies; Tammy Brooks, Health Department
Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Motion by Caisley/Wollrab to approve the minutes from December 17, 2019 special meeting and January 14, 2020 regular meeting of the Executive Committee.
Motion Carried
Chairman McIntyre confirmed there were no members of the public or employees to appear before the Committee.
Chairman McIntyre presented an appointment to the Southeastern McLean County Water Authority for approval.
Motion by Soeldner/Barnett to recommend approval of the appointment to the Southeastern McLean County Water Authority.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was a report in the packet from Information Technologies. Mr. Caisley asked for clarification on a table-top exercise. Mr. Nelson indicated that it is where individuals gathered in group go over how they would respond to a scenario.
Mr. Josh Barnett, Chairman of the Property Committee presented for action a request to approve authorization to Amend the Boat Concession Fees Section in the McLean County Code.
Motion by Barnett/Wollrab to recommend approval of authorization to Amend the Boat Concession Fees Section in the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Barnett indicated he had no further action items for the Committee but would have items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. George Gordon, Chairman of the Justice Committee thanked Mr. Wendt for chairing in his absence last week. He then presented for action a request to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bloomington, IL and County of McLean – 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award
Motion by Gordon/Schafer to recommend approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bloomington, IL and County of McLean – 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award
Motion Carried.
Mr. Gordon indicated the Justice Committee had no further items for action today but would have additional items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Soeldner, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve the proposed insurance program for Policy Year 2020 – Risk Management (excluding Cyber Insurance). Ms. Woods went over items moved at Finance. Mr. Soeldner indicated that Cyber insurance would be presented at Stand-Up.
Motion by Soeldner/Barnett to recommend approval of the proposed insurance program for Policy Year 2020.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner presented for action a request to approve Sexual Harassment Policy.
Motion by Soeldner/Wollrab to recommend approval of Sexual Harassment Policy
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner presented for action a request to approve a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Motion by Soeldner/Wollrab to recommend approval of Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Establishing a county Retailers’ Occupation Tax in the County of McLean, Illinois. Mr. Caisley asked if a city, town or village chose not to charge a tax if the County would receive that tax. There was discussion that retail facilities would have to be approved in that area first and then we would get our tax, but we would not get the tax the village, city or town waived.
Motion by Soeldner/Schafer to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Establishing a county Retailers’ Occupation Tax in the County of McLean, Illinois.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner 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 presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2020 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the McLean County Nursing Home Fund 0401.
Motion by Schafer/Caisley to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2020 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the McLean County Nursing Home Fund 0401.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Schafer indicated they had nothing further for action today but would have items for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee thanked Member Wollrab for chairing the Land Use Committee for him last week. He indicated they had no items for today but would have items for the Board next week.
Mr. Caisley 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, hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Rodriguez presented the general employment activity report.
Under other Business Mr. Soeldner reminded the Committee that there would be a Rules committee meeting on Thursday at 3:30 and the Legislative Committee would be meeting on the 19th at 4:30 to discuss upcoming policy. He indicated that if anyone had anything, they should submit suggestions to Staff or the Chairman. Mr. Soeldner indicated he would send out list of pending bills in Springfield to the Committee.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval transfers for the Sheriff’s Department. Ms. Wollrab asked the reason for the transfer. Mr. McIntyre indicated it was to cover salary raises in the Sheriff’s Department. Ms. Wollrab asked if this was the result of a contract settlement. Mr. McIntyre confirmed.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend payment of the Regional Planning invoices.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $7,171.84 for Regional Planning and $250,587.03 for the general fund, shared sales tax, veterans and vending machine account.
Motion by Gordon/Caisley to approve payment of the general fund, shared sales tax, veterans and vending machine account invoices.
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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