McLean County Times

McLean County Executive Committee Met Dec. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre, Member Metsker (in Person), Members Jim Soeldner, Chuck Erickson, Susan Schafer, Laurie Wollrab, Metsker, Josh Barnett and Martin (Members Via Remote Attendance)

Members Absent: Member George Wendt

Other Board Members

Present: None

Staff Present: Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator; Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator; (In Person) Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator, Mr. Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division, Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary (Remote Attendance)

Department Heads/

Elected Officials Present: Mr. Craig Nelson Information Technologies Director (In-person); Trisha Malott, BHCC Supervisor (remote)

Others Present: None

Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:30 p.m. and indicated he had marked all members present except for Member Wendt and declared a quorum.

Chairman McIntyre confirmed there was no members of the public to speak.

Chairman McIntyre presented the minutes from the October 20, 2020 special meeting and November 10, 2020 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.

Motion by Schafer/Wollrab to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2020 special meeting and November 10, 2020 regular meeting of the Executive Committee.

Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote- all Members present voted yes including the Chairman

Chairman McIntyre indicated he had no Appointment for presentation but presented for action a request to approve Reappointments.

Motion by Barnett/Metsker to recommend approval of the Reappointments. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.

Ms. Trisha Malott, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor provided an update on the forum virtual sessions including number, topics and attendance. She also stated that they are recorded and uploaded for people to access afterward. She further stated that a benefit to virtual is more people are able to attend than probably would have in person. She discussed process for up to 500 people to register for each event. Mr. McIntyre noted the BHCC meeting scheduled for this Friday, December 11 at 7:30 a.m. would be streamed live.

Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee indicated they had nothing for action today but would have items for the Board next week. Ms. Schafer agreed with Ms. Malott that first session was good and reminded everyone there are a wide range of topics and asked others to share information and get word out about meetings. Mr. McIntyre stated press is reporting COVID deaths at Nursing Home and that he would request they clarify number is for all long-term facilities in County and not just the McLean County Nursing Home. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked her.

Mr. Jim Soeldner Chairman of the Transportation Committee indicated they had no items for action today but would have items for the Board next week. Mr. Soeldner went over some capital plan items for the Highway in 2021. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Contract with ISU Stevenson Center for Data/Research Services through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

Motion by Erickson/Martin to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Contract with ISU Stevenson Center for Data/Research Services – Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including Chairman McIntyre

Mr. Erickson 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.

Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve a County of McLean Ordinance approving a technical correction to the Bloomington Normal Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment for the Ferrero Expansion.

Motion by Metsker/Wollrab to recommend approval of a County of McLean Ordinance approving a technical correction to the Bloomington Normal Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment for the Ferrero Expansion.

Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all Members present voted yes including Chairman McIntyre

Ms. Metsker indicated they had nothing further to present 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. James Soeldner, Vice Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee indicated they had no items for action today nor for the Board next week. Chairman McIntyre asked if the Committee had any questions, hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. Josh Barnett, Chairman of the Property 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 Facilities Maintenance Department (FF&E).

Motion by Barnett/Schafer to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2020 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Facilities Maintenance Department (FF&E).

Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.

Mr. Barnett presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission and an Amendment to the Contract for Operation and Maintenance between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission

Motion by Barnett/Metsker to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission and an Amendment to the Contract for Operation and Maintenance between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission

Motion Carried. Roll call vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.

Mr. Barnett indicated he had no further action items for the Committee but would have additional items for the Board next week. 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 a Resolution of the McLean County Board Continuing the Declaration of a Disaster Pursuant to Section 11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.

Motion by Schafer/Martin to approve a Resolution of the McLean County Board Continuing the Declaration of a Disaster Pursuant to Section 11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.

Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including the Chairman

Ms. Rodriguez presented for action a request to approve a Resolution Establishing County Board Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2021. Mr. Martin asked about the November 11th date and Veterans Day. Ms. Rodriguez indicated legal counsel had advised leaving the date in the resolution and the full Board discussing a change closer to that time.

Motion by Barnett/Soeldner to recommend approval of a Resolution Establishing County Board Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2021

Motion Carried. Roll call vote – all Members present voted yes including the Chairman.

Ms. Rodriguez presented the recent employment activity report. Chairman asked if there were any questions, hearing none he thanked her.

Chairman McIntyre asked if there was any other business, hearing none he moved to the payment of the bills.

Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $159,828.61 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance and bills in the amount of $2,542.59 for Regional Planning.

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