McLean County Executive Committee Met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Executive Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:30 p.m. in Room 404, Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre and Member Metsker (in Person), Members Jim Soeldner, Chuck Erickson, Susan Schafer, Laurie Wollrab, Josh Barnett, Randall Martin and George Wendt (Via Remote Attendance)
Members Absent: None
Other Board Members
Present: None
Staff Present: Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator; Mr. Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division, Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator,
(In Person) Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary (via Remote Attendance)
Department Heads/
Elected Officials Present: Mr. Craig Nelson Information Technologies Director (In-person); Ms. Trisha Malott, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor;
Mr. Rai Lai, Regional Planning Director, (via remote attendance)
Others Present: Mr. Patrick Hoban, Economic Development Council
Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:30 p.m. and asked Ms. Morlock to Call Roll. Chairman McIntyre stated all members were present and declared a quorum.
Chairman McIntyre confirmed with Ms. Rodriguez there were no public comments.
Chairman McIntyre presented the minutes from the February 8, 2021 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.
Motion by Barnett/Schafer to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2021 regular meeting of the Executive Committee.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote- all Members present voted yes including the Chairman
Chairman McIntyre indicated there were no appointments or reappointments for approval this month.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action for the Information Technologies Department a request to approve an annual Seamless Docs Service Agreement.
Motion by Metsker/Martin to recommend approval of an annual Seamless Docs Service Agreement.
Motion Carried. Roll call vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action for the Information Technologies Department a request to approve the purchase of Nimble Storage through the Joint Purchasing Contract.
Motion by Schafer/Wollrab to recommend approval of purchase of Nimble Storage through the Joint Purchasing Contract.
Motion carried. Roll call vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was a report from the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor in the packet and asked if there are any questions. Ms. Wollrab asked how things were going in relation to their long-term plan. Ms. Malott stated she felt they had made significant progress. She stated it is hard to gauge how COVID affected the program as they were just opening their doors when the shelter in place order was issued, but numbers have been growing with February seeing the most individuals assisted. She stated they have seen more and more individuals who have heard through word of mouth about their services, so she feels information is spreading in the community. She stated they included marketing funds in the budget this year to also help get the word out to the community about the services offered. Chairman McIntyre thanked her.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was also a report from the Information Technology Department and asked if there were any questions. Hearing no questions, he moved to the reports of the standing committees.
Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee indicated they had no items for action for the Executive Committee but would have items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee indicated they had nothing for action today but would have an item for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington and the County of McLean Regulating the Use by the County of McLean of the Police Shooting Range Facility of the City of Bloomington.
Motion by Erickson/Martin to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington and the County of McLean Regulating the Use by the County of McLean of the Police Shooting Range Facility of the City of Bloomington.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including the Chairman
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request for the Emergency Management Agency to enter into Memorandum of Understanding to establish additional vaccination sites (Emergency Management Agency).
Motion by Erickson/Schafer to recommend approval for the Emergency Management Agency to enter into Memorandum of Understanding to establish additional vaccination sites (Emergency Management Agency).
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including the Chairman
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the County of McLean (#219446)
Motion by Erickson/Metsker to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the County of McLean (#219446)
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including the Chairman
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice 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 – CAC
Motion by Erickson/Barnett to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2020 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including the Chairman
Mr. Erickson indicated the Justice Committee had no further items for action today but would have additional items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. George Wendt, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee indicated they had no items for action today but would have an item for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if the Committee had any questions, hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Josh Barnett, Chairman of the Property Committee indicated he had no action items for the Committee today nor for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Jim Soeldner Chairman of the Transportation Committee presented for action a request to approve an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) FY 2022 Section 5311 Formula Application for Rural Areas Operating Assistance and an IDOT FY 2022 Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP) Application for Rural Areas.
Motion by Soeldner/Wendt to recommend approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) FY 2022 Section 5311 Formula Application for Rural Areas Operating Assistance and an IDOT FY 2022 Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP) Application for Rural Areas.
Motion Carried. Roll call vote – all members present voted yes including the chairman.
Mr. Soeldner presented for action a request to approve a Purchase of Service Agreement between McLean County and SHOW BUS for Rural Public Transportation in FY 2022 and a revised Vehicle Lease Agreement between McLean County and SHOW BUS
Motion by Soeldner/Metsker to recommend approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement between McLean County and SHOW BUS for Rural Public Transportation in FY 2022 and a revised Vehicle Lease Agreement between McLean County and SHOW BUS
Motion Carried. Roll call vote – all members present voted yes including the chairman.
Mr. Soeldner indicated they had no further items for action today but would have items for the Board. 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 to Amend the Rules of the McLean County Board as Contained within Chapter 20 of the McLean County Code
Motion by Soeldner/Barnett to approve a Resolution of the McLean County Board to Amend the Rules of the McLean County Board as Contained within Chapter 20 of the McLean County Code
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote - all Members present voted yes including the Chairman
Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator presented for action a request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University and other participating agencies and the Town of Normal, City of Bloomington and McLean County. Ms. Schafer stated she was not sure she would support at this time, as she wanted to get more information. She wanted to follow up as she recalled several members of the Board not agreeing with sections of a Resolution when BN Advantage was created. She stated she understood the concept and was not against collaboration but felt it would put any one of the parties in a position they might not want to be in. Mr. Hoban stated he would have to go back to see what was in the BN Advantage resolution before and would follow up with her about the concerns. He stated this was a collaboration to share information.
Mr. Lai stated he did not see anything that ties BN Advantage to this program as it is about smart cites and solving problems for our region thorough technology and collaboration. He stated that he also would like to follow up on concerns. Mr. Erickson stated he remembered when BN Advantage came before the Board and not all members were in support of everything in the BN Advantage plan. He stated he was not sure if this involved into the same issues and would want more information. Mr. McIntyre stated agreement to show unity in case there are science foundation grants. Mr. Lai stated grant opportunities could come up to assist with establishing smart cities and felt this collaboration would move us in the right direction. Mr. Hoban stated this does not have anything to do with BN Advantage and is only a partnership with universities for smart cities.
Mr. Wendt stated that if Committee members wanted more information then we should table the motion unless there was a reason it needed to move forward this month. Mr. McIntyre stated he did not know of a reason and asked if there was a second to the Motion. Mr. Erickson seconded the motion. Ms. Metsker asked what the motion to table would accomplish. Mr. Erickson stated he wanted to see the new plan and more information about the Smart Cities plan. He stated he also wanted to confirm there was no link to BN Advantage.
Motion by Wollrab/Soeldner to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University and other participating agencies and the Town of Normal, City of Bloomington and McLean County
Motion Wendt/Erickson to table to the April Executive Committee meeting. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – Members Metsker, Wendt, Erickson, Soeldner and Chairman McIntyre voted yes to Table. Members Wollrab, Barnett, Martin and Schafer voted no.
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 Martin/Schafer 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 the recent employment activity report. Chairman asked if there were any questions, hearing none he thanked her.
Chairman McIntyre asked if there was other business to come before the Committee. Mr. Soeldner asked about discussion with Town of Normal about shared sales tax. Ms. Rodriguez stated they were invited to talk about the Mental Health Action Plan. She stated Mr. McIntyre spoke about the plan and brought Council members up to date on actions taken and continued. She stated there was a little bit about shared sales tax, but not much. . Mr. McIntyre stated there were new council members and the meeting was an opportunity to provide an update.
Mr. Soeldner announced Rules Committee was going to meet on March 31st at 4:30 p.m. He also let the Committee know that Chairman McIntyre would speak at the State of County this Thursday at 7:00 a.m. through the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McIntyre indicated Ms. Rodriguez would be joining him as they provided a portion of the State of the County update to the Chamber. Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further, hearing nothing he moved to the payment of the bills.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $140,092.81 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and bills in the amount of $235.98 for Regional Planning.
Motion by Metsker/Wollrab to approve payment of the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax Veterans Assistance Commission and Regional Planning Invoices.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: All members present voted yes including Chairman McIntyre
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
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