McLean County Times

McLean County Justice Committee met Sept. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

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: Vice Chairman Randall L. Martin, Members Susan Schafer (via telephone), George Wendt, Sharon Chung Hannah Beer and Benjamin Webb

Members Absent: Member Chuck Erickson

Other County Board Members Present None

Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator, Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Samantha Vazquez, Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Ron Lewis, Public Defender, Michael Donovan, Court Services Director; Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center Director; Kathy Yoder, Coroner, Don Knapp, State’s Attorney, Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk

Others Present: Hadley Welsch, Chief Deputy Sheriff’s Department

Vice Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum. He informed the Committee that Member Schafer had requested to attend remotely under County Board Rules and asked if there was any objection. Hearing no objection, he approved Ms. Schafer’s request to attend remotely, declared her present for the meeting

Vice Chairman Martin presented the minutes of the August 3, 2021 regular Committee meeting for approval.

Motion by Chung/Beer to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2021 regular Committee meeting.

Motion Carried.

Vice Chairman Martin confirmed there were no members of the public or employees to appear.

Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center, presented for action a request to approve a Lease Agreement with Livingston County for space located at 308 E. Torrance Ave., Pontiac for the Children’s Advocacy Center. Ms. Evans indicated this was the lease she had mentioned at the August meeting. She reminded them this location had more space than the previous one which would allow them to expand services. Ms. Chung thanked Ms. Evans for finding a new space and asked if there was a penalty for leaving the previous space. Ms. Evans indicated they had given proper notice so there was no penalty, and they would be moved and providing services in the new location by October 1, 2021.

Motion by Chung/Wendt to recommend approval of a Lease Agreement with Livingston County for space located at 308 E. Torrance Ave., Pontiac for the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center, presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Children’s Advocacy Center Fund 0129.

Motion by Wendt/Webb to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Children’s Advocacy Center Fund 0129.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Evans presented her monthly reports to the Committee. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any further questions or comments; hearing none, he thanked her.

Vice Chairman Martin indicated Jon Sandage, McLean County Sheriff was not present, but Chief Deputy Hadley Welsch was present for the Department. Mr. Welsch presented for action a request to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between The State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the County of McLean for the Illinois Emergency

Management Agency Nuclear Safety Grant Program. He indicated we have received this grant for several years to help pay for training since we are in close proximity to the nuclear power plant in Clinton.

Motion by Wendt/Beer to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between The State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the County of McLean for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Nuclear Safety Grant Program.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Welsch presented for action a request to approve an Addendum to the Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC System Maintenance Agreement. Mr. Welsch went over use for the equipment and updates to the system.

Motion by Wendt/Webb to recommend approval of an Addendum to the Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC System Maintenance Agreement.

Motion Carried.

Vice Chairman Martin indicated the Sheriff’s reports were in the packet and asked the Committee if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked Mr. Welsch.

Kathy Yoder, McLean County Coroner presented her monthly report to the Committee. Vice Chairman Martin asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Mr. Don Knapp State’s Attorney presented his monthly reports. Vice Chairman Martin asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Michael Donovan, Director of Court Services presented for action a request to approve an Agreement with Kevin Crutcher. He indicated this is a long-standing contract with Adult Redeploy and Mr. Crutcher.

Motion by Chung/Wendt to recommend approval of an Agreement with Kevin Crutcher.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Donovan presented for action a request to approve an Agreement with Center for Youth and Family Solutions for evidence-based treatment (Seeking Safety) services through the Adult Redeploy grant. He indicated this is the second year for this contract and they are adding “Seeking Safety” to the Redeploy program.

Motion by Chung/Webb to recommend approval of an Agreement with Center for Youth and Family Solutions for evidence- based treatment (Seeking Safety) services through the Adult Redeploy grant.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Donovan presented his monthly report to the Committee. Vice Chairman Martin asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk presented his monthly reports to the Committee. Vice Chairman Martin asked if they had any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Ron Lewis, Public Defender presented his monthly report to the Committee. Vice Chairman Martin asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked them.

Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator indicated she had no action items for the Committee.

Vice Chairman Martin discussed schedule for budget meeting in October under other business as there is normally two meetings but with the City utilizing the room and the reapportionment meetings we need to see if we can get it done in one session. Ms. Taylor noted there would be attempts to streamline the presentations. It was decided they would convene at 3:30 on October 5th.

Vice Chairman Martin asked if there was other business or communication to come before the Committee, hearing none, he moved to payment of the bills.

Vice Chairman Martin presented bills for review and approval as transmitted by the County Auditor with a prepaid and fund total of $455,392.70.

Motion by Chung/Webb to approve the Justice Committee bills as presented.

Motion Carried.

Vice Chairman Martin asked if there was any other business or communication to come before the Justice Committee; hearing none, he adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.