McLean County Times

McLean County Finance Committee met Jan. 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

The Finance Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:30 p.m. in Room 404 of the Government Center, 115 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL.

Members Present: Chairman Catherine Metsker, Members Chuck Erickson, Laurie Wollrab, Josh Barnett, William Friedrich and Val Laymon

Members Absent: Member Gerald Thompson

Other Members Present: None

Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Trevor Sierra Assistant State’s

Attorney – Civil Division; Julie A. Morlock, Recording Secretary

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Marshell Thomson, Animal Control; Kathy Michael, County Clerk; Michelle Anderson, County Auditor, Rebecca McNeil, County

Treasurer

Others Present: Mike Bounds, Recorder’s Office

Chairman Metsker called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum.

Chairman Metsker presented the minutes of the November 3, 2021 regular meeting and October 14, 2021 special meeting of the Finance Committee for approval.

Motion by Friedrich/Erickson to approve the November 3, 2021 regular and October 14, 2021 special meeting minutes of the Finance Committee.

Motion carried.

Chairman Metsker confirmed there were no members of the public to appear before the Committee.

Ms. Becky McNeil, County Treasurer present a request to approve Resolutions to Authorize the County Board Chair to Assign tax sale certificates of purchase.

Motion by Barnett/Friedrich to recommend approval of Resolutions to Authorize the County Board Chair to Execute Resolutions to Authorize the County Board Chair to Assign tax sale certificates of purchase.

Motion Carried.

Ms. McNeil went over her monthly reports starting with Sales Tax and indicated that internet sales are helping with the increase in this amount. She also noted Motor Fuel Tax revenue increase. She went over the investment report noting rates were still very low and they did not expect much movement until later next year. Ms. McNeil went over the Blue Cross/Blue Shield report and noted that she was not able to get update to date figures as this was the first day of the month, so those numbers were not available from Blue Cross/Blue Shield, but she did note that our stop loss coverage prevented us from paying out a lot more in the month of October. She next went over the Nursing Home report including revenue and expenses and noted this was the second month in a row where revenue was more than expenses.

Motion by Barnett/Wollrab to accept and place on file the County Treasurer’s Monthly Financial Reports.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Kathy Michael, County Clerk presented her monthly report. Ms. Metsker thanked her for the voter equipment demos. Ms. Metsker asked Mr. Bounds if he had anything to add for his department. Mr. Bounds noted that this had been the busiest year since 2013. Chairman Metsker asked if there were any questions; hearing none, she thanked both of them.

Ms. Marshell Thompson, Animal Control Director presented for action a request to approve an Animal Control Shelter Agreement and Animal Control Removal Services Agreement with the City of Bloomington.

Motion by Laymon/Wollrab to recommend approval of an Animal Control Shelter Agreement and Animal Control Removal Services Agreement with the City of Bloomington.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Thompson presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance General Fund 0001, Animal Control Department 0032. She went over funds received and items to be purchased with funds.

Motion by Wollrab/Laymon to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2021 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance General Fund 0001, Animal Control Department 0032.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Thompson presented her monthly reports and updates on services they are providing. Chairman Metsker asked if there were any further questions; hearing none, she thanked her.

Ms. Anderson, County Auditor presented Audit Report on the Commissary System. Ms. Anderson indicated Department of Corrections use to come in and audit this account but now they require each county to handle their own audit. Ms. Anderson noted she performed the audit and went over criteria of the Commissary Account. She indicated the account met all criteria and staff was very helpful throughout the process. Mr. Friedrich asked how much time she spent. Ms. Anderson indicated that she spent about 4 to 5 business days off and on, but she could not speak to how much time was spent by Sheriff Department staff gathering information needed. Ms. Laymon asked her to confirm she had not done the audit before. Ms. Anderson confirmed it was performed by the State Department of Corrections before. Ms. Laymon asked if public could get further information. Ms. Anderson indicated that most information was available, but public could reach out to the Sheriff for information. Ms. Laymon asked about profits; Ms. Anderson went over items the fund covers. Chairman Metsker asked if there were any other questions; hearing none, she thanked Ms. Anderson for the time spent on this matter and report to the Committee.

Mr. Jerry Vogler, Veterans Assistance Commission presented for action a request to approve a Revocable License for the Use of Property Granted to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He went over services provided and requirement changes adding this form to guarantee use of facilities for services. He stated this weekly counseling visit dramatically helps veterans.

Motion by Barnett/Erickson to recommend approval of a Revocable License for the Use of Property Granted to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Vogler went over funding that comes into McLean County to assist with Veteran Affairs. Ms. Metsker asked if there were other questions for Mr. Vogler; hearing none, she thanked him.

Ms. Cassy Taylor, Interim County Administrator presented for action a request to approve a Class C Raffle License Request from Humane Society. Ms. Laymon thanked staff for update to form.

Motion by Laymon/Friedrich approval of a Class C Raffle License Request from American Legion.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve an Engagement Letter from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Ms. Taylor noted RFP allowed for extension and we would like to exercise that option. Ms. Metsker noted new year last year so more work. Ms. Taylor confirmed background work needed last year so appreciate that they will have that information this year.

Motion by Barnett/Laymon an Engagement Letter from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

Motion Carried.

Chairman Metsker presented the Finance Committee with bills in the amount of $1,084,990.17 for review, and approval as transmitted by the County Auditor.

Motion by Friedrich/Laymon to approve the bills as presented.

Motion carried.

Ms. Metsker presented to the Committee for approval a Transfer for the County Clerk’s Department.

Motion by Friedrich/Wollrab to approve the transfer.

Motion Carried.

Chairman Metsker asked if there was other business to come before the Committee; hearing nothing, she adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m.

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