McLean County Executive Committee met Sept. 13.
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, Susan Schafer, Catherine Metsker, Laurie Wollrab, George Wendt and Randall Martin
Members Absent: Members Chuck Erickson, Josh Barnett
Other Board Members Present: None
Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator; Samantha Vazquez, Assistant State’s Attorney.
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Craig Nelson, Information Technologies
Others Present: Mr. Robert Porter, Attorney Public Building Commission
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 August 9, 2021 regular meeting of the Executive Committee for approval.
Motion by Metsker/Wollrab to approve the minutes from August 9, 2021 regular meeting of the Executive Committee.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre confirmed there were no public speakers.
Chairman McIntyre presented appointments and reappointments for approval. He indicated there were no appointments but two reappointments.
Motion by McIntyre/Soeldner to recommend approval of the reappointments.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there were reports from Information Technologies and the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council in the packet and asked if there were questions; hearing none, he moved to the next item on the agenda.
Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve an Illinois State Board of Elections FY22 Polling Place Accessibility Grant.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of an Illinois State Board of Elections FY22 Polling Place Accessibility Grant.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 165, Animals, 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees, Section 205-32 in the McLean County Code.
Motion by Metsker/Martin to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 165, Animals, 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees, Section 205-32 in the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker indicated they had no further items for action today but would have items for the Board. Mr. Soeldner stated he appreciated the Finance Committee’s conversation about Fund issues at the Nursing Home. He stated he felt the Board would need to address decreasing Fund balance sooner rather than later. Ms. Metsker stated she had talked with Ms. Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee, but felt a conversation with the Staff would be needed to discuss options. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any further comments or questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee 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 American Rescue Plan Fund (NH).
Motion by Schafer/Martin to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Fund (NH).
Motion Carried.
Ms. Schafer indicated they had no further items for the Committee today but would have items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. Randall Martin, Vice Chairman of the Justice Committee 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 Martin/Soeldner 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.
Mr. Martin 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.
Motion by Martin/Schafer 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. Martin 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 or for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if the Committee had any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Laurie Wollrab, Vice Chairman of the Property Committee 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 American Rescue Plan Fund (Facilities). Ms. Wollrab stated these funds would pay for several projects as detailed in the Committee packet.
Motion by Wollrab/Metsker to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Fund (Facilities)
Motion Carried.
Ms. Wollrab indicated she had no further 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 her.
Mr. Jim Soeldner Chairman of the Transportation Committee indicated they had no items for action for the Committee but would have items for the Board. Mr. Soeldner encouraged all members to listen to the Transportation Committee meeting on You Tube, specifically the portion regarding the Village of Hudson’s request to allow non-highway vehicles on County roads. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator presented for action a request to approve a Resolution Establishing a Holiday Schedule for County Employees for the year 2022.
Motion by Wollrab/Metsker to recommend approval of a Resolution Establishing a Holiday Schedule for County Employees for the year 2022.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a Resolution of the Mclean County Board continuing the Declaration of a Disaster (COVID).
Motion by Soeldner/Schafer to recommend approval of a Resolution of the Mclean County Board continuing the Declaration of a Disaster (COVID).
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a Financial Advisory Agreement with PMA Services. Ms. Taylor stated the purpose of the request and changes in regulations requiring the Board now have a financial advisor prior to the issuance of Bonds. Ms. Taylor indicated there were a few minor changes after they had sent agreement to the Committee on Friday. Ms. Vazquez went over the changes in the contract. Ms. Wollrab asked if this was only for the Lincoln Parking Deck. Ms. Taylor stated the Lincoln Parking Deck is mentioned because the original bond which included the parking deck would be paid off this year and this Bond would be issued for several elevators and renovations to the Animal Control Facility. Ms. Soeldner asked if they knew the amount of the new bonds. Ms. Taylor stated they felt they would be less than 10 million. Mr. Soeldner asked if these were one time expenses. Ms. Taylor confirmed they were one-time expenses. Ms. Schafer asked her to go over projects the Bonds would cover. Ms. Taylor stated projects included renovation of several elevators in county buildings and a facility to house the Animal Control Shelter.
Motion by Metsker/Wollrab to recommend approval of a Financial Advisory Agreement with PMA Services.
Motion Carried.
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 $207,006.50 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and $14,205.12 for Regional Planning.
Motion by Martin/Wollrab to approve payment the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and $14,205.12 for Regional Planning..
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
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