McLean County Justice Committee met June 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Justice Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:30 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman Chuck Erickson, Members Randall L. Martin, George Wendt, Susan Schafer, Sharon Chung, Logan Smith and Hannah Beer
Members Absent: None
Other County Board Members Present None
Staff Present: Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator, Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator, Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk; Ron Lewis, Public Defender, Michael Donovan, Court Services; Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center; Don Knapp, McLean County State’s Attorney (all via remote attendance).
Others Present: None
Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum. Chairman Erickson presented the minutes of the May 4, 2021 regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Chung/Beer to approve the minutes from the May 4, 2021 regular meeting.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Erickson confirmed there were no members of the public present to appear.
Michael Donovan, Director Court Services, presented for action a request to approve an extension of leave.
Motion by Smith/Schafer to approve request of extension of leave.
Motion Carried.
Donovan presented his monthly reports. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked him.
Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk presented for action a request to approve a Professional Services Agreement with HOV Services, Inc. for microfilming services. He stated this was a needed service as they are required to microfilm files before destroying.
Motion by Schafer/Chung to recommend approval of a Professional Services Agreement with HOV Services, Inc. for microfilming services.
Motion Carried.
Everhart presented his monthly reports. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ron Lewis, Public Defender, presented his monthly report. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked them.
Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center, presented her monthly reports to the Committee. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked her.
Jon Sandage, McLean County Sheriff presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Commissary Agreement. He stated the agreement had been in place for several years and this agreement reflected upgrades to the system.
Motion by Wendt/Martin to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Commissary Agreement.
Motion Carried.
Sandage presented for action a request to approve an Agreement for Release Pay Prepaid Debit Card Release. He stated this would relieve staff from handling bond and commissary money. He also indicated the previous way to process funds required the individual to come back the next day for a paper check for any funds remaining in their account and now the
Department will be able to give the individual a debit card with remaining funds on it as they leave the facility.
Motion by Wendt/Smith to recommend approval of an Agreement for Release Pay Prepaid Debit Card Release.
Motion Carried.
Sandage presented his reports to the Committee. He stated they currently have 63 individuals that should be in the Department of Corrections (“DOC”). He stated they were scheduled to take 20 of them to DOC the next day. He also indicated there had been funds allocated in a recent Bill to reimburse counties for bed days for individuals remaining in County facilities instead of going to DOC during pandemic. Member Schafer asked if there was any consistency to the number of individuals DOC is taking. Sandage indicated there was not.
Member Chung asked how the reimbursement would work. Sandage stated they were still negotiating the amount that would be reimbursed to them per bed day. He stated that the amount he estimated receiving would not cover the amount spent to house those inmates for those days. Member Chung asked about number of staff and inmates who received vaccinations and plans for future vaccinations. Sandage stated they had no information on staff. He stated they were having another clinic soon. He stated they have worked to educate inmates regarding the vaccine and have 34 wanting the vaccine at the next clinic.
He also stated that when they receive calls from the Health Department indicating they have extra vaccine; they ask inmates but about 9 out of 10 turn down the vaccination. Ms. Chung asked about percentage. Mr. Sandage estimated about 30%. Ms. Chung asked if they are still quarantining inmates as they arrive and if they ask if those arriving have been vaccinated. Mr. Sandage confirmed they were doing both. Member Smith asked if there was a chance any of the 20 they were scheduled to take to DOC would be turned away. Sandage stated it was possible. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any further questions, hearing none he thanked him.
Kathy Yoder, McLean County Coroner presented her monthly report. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he thanked her.
Don Knapp, State’s Attorney presented his monthly report to the Committee. Knapp presented a plaque of appreciation to Camille Rodriguez. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions regarding his report, hearing none, he thanked him.
Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator presented on behalf of Will Scanlon, Circuit Court a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for General Fund 0001, Circuit Court 0016. She indicated this was to purchase a scanner for the Jury Commission and funds not utilized for parking due to the Bloomington deck being open would cover this cost.
Motion by Smith/Chung to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for General Fund 0001, Circuit Court 0016. Motion Carried.
Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator indicated she did not have anything for the Committee. Member Schafer thanked her for service. Chairman Erickson asked if anyone had any questions or further statements for Rodriguez; hearing none he thanked her.
Chairman Erickson asked if there was other business or communication to come before the Committee, hearing none, he moved to payment of the bills.
Chairman Erickson presented bills for review and approval as transmitted by the County Auditor with a Prepaid and Fund Total of $607,650.92.
Motion by Smith/Beer to approve the Justice Committee bills as transmitted by the County Auditor with a prepaid and fund total of $607,650.92.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Erickson asked if there was any other business or communication for the Justice Committee; hearing none he adjourned the meeting at 4:58 p.m.
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