McLean County Executive Committee met July 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Executive Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:00 p.m. in Room 400, Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre and Members James Soeldner, Chuck Erickson, Laurie Wollrab, Catherine Metsker, Randall Martin, Susan Schafer and Josh Barnett
Members Absent: Member George Wendt
Other Board Members
Present: Member Sharon Chung
Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator, Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator; Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division, Samantha Vazquez, Assistant State’s Attorney, Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary.
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present:
Others Present: Mr. James Rogal, Ms. Sally Pyne.
Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Chairman McIntyre presented the minutes from the June 7, 2021 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.
Motion by Erickson/Soeldner to approve the minutes from June 7, 2021 regular meeting of the Executive Committee.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre confirmed there were no public speakers.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there were no reappointments and presented the appointments for approval. Mr. McIntyre stated that last month the Board did not pass an appointment to fill a position on the regional planning commission. He stated that position was the representative for District 87. Mr. McIntyre indicated he talked with District 87, Dr. Irwin and Mr. Ray Lai about the appointment they were putting forward this month.
Motion by Metsker/Martin to recommend approval of the appointments.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action a request to approve a contract with Cassy Taylor as Interim County Administrator.
Member Barnett joined the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
Ms. Metsker asked about term “employment at will”. Mr. Spanos said same as other contracts. Ms. Metsker asked about deferred compensation as she did not think they had wanted that included.
Chairman McIntyre asked for a motion to go into closed session pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Motion by Schafer/Wollrab to go into closed session pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Motion Carried.
The Executive Committee entered closed session at 4:12 p.m.
Motion by Wollrab/Martin to return to open session.
The Executive Committee returned to open session at 4:25 p.m.
Motion by Erickson/Metsker to amend contract per closed session.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Erickson/Schafer to recommend approval of a contract with Cassy Taylor as Interim County Administrator, as amended
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there were two candidates for the District #4 County Board seat and the Committee would hear from those two candidates and then members could ask questions.
Mr. McIntyre welcomed Mr. James Rogal and indicated he would have 5 minutes to present to the Committee. Mr. Jim Rogal provided employment and personal history as well as his political experience. Mr. Soeldner asked him what committees he would be interested in serving on. Mr. Rogal indicated he felt he could contribute and was interested in the Property, Justice and Transportation Committees. Ms. Wollrab stated he had experience as consultant in Springfield and asked how he felt his expertise would help us with Springfield legislation. He stated he had not worked in that area for a while, but still had contacts and would be willing to help where he could. Mr. McIntyre asked what led him to want to serve on the Board. Mr. Rogal indicated he felt government can play an important role in everyone lives and provided examples of assisting flood victims. He stated he felt local level government is important. He stated that he also wanted to show his children how to help their community. Ms. Schafer asked him how long he had served on the Library Board. Mr. Rogal indicated he was elected to that Board in 2019.
Mr. McIntyre welcomed Ms. Sally Pyne and indicated she would have 5 minutes to present to the Committee. Ms. Pyne read a statement into the record about the need for District 4 to have strong representation. Ms. Pyne endorsed Mr. Rogal and withdrew her candidacy.
Chairman McIntyre indicated Ms. Malott was not present but had provided a report in the packet. He asked about the reclassification in the packet as an information item. Ms. Taylor indicated it was to inform Ms. Malott’s oversight committee of the request that went before the Finance Committee. She confirmed it would go to the full Board for consideration.
Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request for a Fee Increase for Marriage and Civil Union Licenses.
Motion by Metsker/Wollrab to recommend approval of a Fee increase for Marriage and Civil Union Licenses.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Animal Control Removal Agreement Template and an Animal Control Shelter Agreement Template.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of an Animal Control Removal Agreement Template and an Animal Control Shelter Agreement Template.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement Amending the Enterprise Zone Designation and Operation Criteria. Mr. Erickson stated he confirmed at the Finance Committee meeting that members could verify compliance with incentive by going to the EDC offices to review documentation. He stated he just wanted members to be aware that while the documents are confidential, they could go and review documents. Mr. McIntyre also encouraged members to reach out to both himself and Ms. Taylor as they were members on the board and would be happy to answer questions.
Motion by Metsker/Barnett to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement Amending the Enterprise Zone Designation and Operation Criteria.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker indicated they had no further items for action for the Executive Committee but would have an item for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Amending the 2021 Combined Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0107.
Motion by Schafer/Martin to recommend approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Amending the 2021 Combined Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0107.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Schafer indicated they had no further items for action today or 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 Agreement for Special Police Services for Illinois State University Football games.
Motion by Erickson/Soeldner to recommend approval of an Agreement for Special Police Services for Illinois State University Football games.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson indicated the Justice Committee had no further items for action today but would have an additional item for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Jim Soeldner, Vice Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee presented for action a request to approve a Regional Planning Service Agreement for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Motion by Soeldner/Wollrab to recommend approval of a Regional Planning Service Agreement for their fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner indicated they had no further 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 but would have items 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 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Bellflower Prohibiting Excessive Engine Braking Noise. Mr. Soeldner stated the issues were mainly on 54 but some issues on the County highway through that area. Ms. Metsker asked if this was in anticipation of windfarm. Ms. Metsker asked about authority and enforcement. Mr. Soeldner noted that the County has an agreement with the State to post signs on 54 and this also involved our county road. He stated enforcement is local and Bellflower contracts with Downs for enforcement. Ms. Metsker stated it is sometimes hard to enforce these requests. Mr. Soeldner indicated the County was doing this at the request of the Village.
Motion by Soeldner/Metsker to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Bellflower Prohibiting Excessive Engine Braking Noise.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Cassy Taylor, Interim 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 (COVID)
Motion by Martin/Schafer to recommend approval of a Resolution of the McLean County Board Continuing the Declaration of a Disaster Pursuant to Section 11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (COVID).
Motion Carried.
Ms. Cassy Taylor, Interim 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 (FLOODING).
Motion by Schafer/Wollrab to recommend approval of a Resolution of the McLean County Board Continuing the Declaration of a Disaster Pursuant to Section 11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (FLOODING).
Executive Committee Minutes
Mr. Barnett asked about process to approve streaming of committee meetings through You Tube. Mr. McIntyre indicated it would take Board action and asked Ms. Taylor to provide any additional information she had. Ms. Taylor stated Staff had investigated this and indicated there would be additional cost to add IT staff. Ms. Wollrab stated main work gets done at Committee level and would like to get more information about streaming committee meetings. Ms. Metsker asked if there would be a cost difference for live streaming or putting video up after the meeting was complete. Mr. McIntyre asked if the Town and City have committees or work sessions were streamed. Mr. Barnett indicated
they were. Mr. Soeldner asked if we could share cost of additional IT person with the City of Bloomington. Mr. Erickson asked what Committee would consider a resolution to stream the meetings. Ms. Taylor stated she would have to investigate all the changes that would be involved but that an increase in FTE in IT would come through Finance. Ms. Metsker stated she would like to see research on costs, etc. before a resolution was brought to a Committee. Mr. McIntyre stated Mr. Nelson has kept track of viewership and so they would also be able to bring that information forward. Ms. Metsker stated they should consider streaming even if viewership is not high. Mr. McIntyre agreed.
Mr. McIntyre reminded the Committee that all future Executive meetings would be at 4:00 p.m. and not 4:30 p.m. in order to accommodate they City of Bloomington’s need for the room.
Mr. McIntyre also provided information on the multi-agency resource center (MARC) that was being set up by EMA. He stated that it would be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Bloomington Junior High School for anyone who had suffered a loss from the flood to come and seek assistance. He noted that this was not financial assistance, but other sources of assistance. Mr. McIntyre also noted that they were still looking for volunteers for the event. He noted that volunteers have also been in the Community surveying individuals regarding losses so they could get total loss numbers put together.
Chairman McIntyre asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee; hearing none, he moved to the payment of the bills.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $181,276.38 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission, and bills in the amount of $1,138.96 for Regional Planning.
Motion by Martin/Barnett to approve payment the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax, Veterans Assistance Commission, and Regional Planning Invoices.
Motion Carried.
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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