McLean County Executive Committee met Jan. 10.
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, Susan Schafer, Catherine Metsker, Josh Barnett, George Wendt and Randall Martin
Members Absent: None
Other Board Members Present: None
Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator; Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s
Attorney – Civil Division; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Craig Nelson, Information Technologies; Vanessa Granger Belcher, BHCC
Others Present: None
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 of the Executive Committee’s November 16, 2021 special meeting and December 13, 2021 regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to approve the Executive Committee’s November 16, 2021 special meeting and December 13, 2021 regular meeting for approval.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre confirmed with Ms. Taylor there were no requests to speak. Chairman McIntyre presented the appointments and reappointments for approval.
Motion by Soeldner/Barnett to recommend approval of the appointments and reappointments.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action a request to approve BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Participating Provider Agreements for McLean County Triage Center and FUSE Program and BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois BlueChoice Amendments for McLean County Triage Center and FUSE Program. Mr. Soeldner asked if these were new contracts or renewals and if renewals was there an increase in cost. Ms. Granger-Belcher indicated no additional cost as these were new agreements to allow them to gain revenue from insurance for services provided.
Motion by Schafer/Martin to recommend approval of BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Participating Provider Agreement for McLean County Triage Center and FUSE Program and BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois BlueChoice Amendment for McLean County Triage Center and FUSE Program.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre noted there was a report from the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council in the packet. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were questions on the reports; 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 a 2022 HAVA Election Security Grant Acceptance Agreement.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of 2022 HAVA Election Security Grant Acceptance Agreement.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve 2022 Voter Registration State Grant Acceptance Agreement.
Motion by Metsker/Martin to recommend approval of 2022 Voter Registration State Grant Acceptance Agreement.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance (County Clerk).
Motion by Metsker/Barnett to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance (County Clerk).
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wendt arrived 4:10 p.m.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance (Administration). Mr. Soeldner asked staff to confirm this would exclude paying employees who worked from home as well as those in pay grades above 12. Ms. Taylor confirmed. Mr. Soeldner asked how many employees were in pay grade 13 and above. Ms. Taylor indicated it would be 34 people who were elected or department head level. Ms. Taylor indicated this was based on federal guidelines and was intended for those who were working with public. Ms. Metsker clarified some individuals worked from home part time and the calculation is based on pay periods so individuals could get a partial payment based on time worked from home and time worked in the office.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance (Administration)
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker indicated they had no further items for action today but would have items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any comments or questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee indicated they had no 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. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the County of McLean (VOCA).
Motion by Erickson/Martin to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the County of McLean (VOCA).
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve a Resolution to provide services to McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office by the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor.
Motion by Erickson/Martin to recommend approval of a Resolution to provide services to McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office by the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Grant Agreement between the Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA of McLean County.
Motion by Erickson/Schafer to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Grant Agreement between the Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA of McLean County.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the County of McLean.
Motion by Erickson/Soeldner to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the County of McLean.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve County Sheriff Support Program Financial Support Conditions and Certification.
Motion by Erickson/Schafer to recommend approval of County Sheriff Support Program Financial Support Conditions and Certification.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve a Non-Congregate Sheltering Reimbursement Agreement between Emergency Management Agency and Illinois State University.
Motion by Erickson/Martin to recommend approval of a Non-Congregate Sheltering Reimbursement Agreement between Emergency Management Agency and Illinois State University.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson 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 presented for action a request to approve to initiate amendment(s) to Section 350-55 of the McLean County Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 350-21 B & C of the McLean County Code. Mr. Erickson noted that at the July 15, 2021 board meeting when windfarms were discussed he had noted there would be opportunities where both parties could agree on things and work together. He noted that he had worked behind the scenes with Ms. Johnston on this matter and as Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee had led the charge to make a change in the code to allow the Land Use Committee to bring text amendment changes. He noted that he was happy to see these items coming before the Board. Ms. Metsker recognized Mr. Erickson’s part in bringing these items forward. Mr. Soeldner stated he felt everyone needed to be notified and sometimes publishing in the paper was not enough. He noted the County receives money from the windfarms and felt those funds could be used for notification.
Motion Wendt/Metsker recommend approval of to initiate amendment(s) to Section 350-55 of the McLean County Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 350- 21 B & C of the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Mr. George Wendt, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee presented for action a request to approve to initiate amendment(s) to Section 350-43 of the McLean County Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 350-21 B & C of the McLean County Code.
Motion Wendt/Schafer recommend approval of to initiate amendment(s) to Section 350-43 of the McLean County Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 350- 21 B & C of the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Mr. George Wendt, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee presented for action a request to approve to initiate amendment(s) to Section 350-26 of the McLean County Code, amending the definition of a farm as requested by the Executive Committee of the McLean County Board.
Motion Wendt/Metsker recommend approval to initiate amendment(s) to Section 350-26 of the McLean County Code, amending the definition of a farm as requested by the Executive Committee of the McLean County Board.
Motion Carried.
Mr. George Wendt, Chairman of the Land Use and Development Committee presented for action a request to approve to initiate amendments of Section 350-21 of the McLean County Code Zoning Ordinance clarifying the authority of the Land Use and Transportation committee to initiate requests for amendments to the McLean County Zoning Ordinance.
Motion Wendt/Metsker recommend approval to initiate amendments of Section 350-21 of the McLean County Code Zoning Ordinance clarifying the authority of the Land Use and Transportation committee to initiate requests for amendments to the McLean County Zoning Ordinance.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wendt indicated they had no further items for action today or 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 Agreement for Stormwater Education Program Services.
Motion by Soeldner/Barnett to recommend approval of an Agreement for Stormwater Education Program Services.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner indicated he had no further items for action for the Committee but would have items for the Board. 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 of the Mclean County Board continuing the Declaration of a Disaster (COVID).
Motion by Schafer/Martin to recommend approval of a Resolution of the Mclean County Board continuing the Declaration of a Disaster (COVID).
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor provided information on the Bond Rating issued for the County by Moody’s. Chairman McIntyre thanked her for work on bond.
Other business. Mr. Soeldner indicated that he and Mr. Barnett had attended an Illinois County Association meeting and provided update on potential bills discussed including one for the State to reimburse counties who housed inmates when inmates should have been transferred to IDOC as well as possible State reimbursement for Sheriff’s departments similar to how the State reimburses for the State’s Attorney.
Mr. Soeldner also noted a discussion from Shelby county about leasing farmland and noted his concern about our leases with the public building commission. Mr. Barnett provided further information on the discussion indicating Shelby County wanted to lease farmland to farmer and there was some objection from members and question as to their authority to lease that land. He noted that State statute indicates 2/3 of board must approve lease and they were wanting to change that to a majority of the Board. Mr. Barnett noted that he was not sure if the Statute was specific to farmland or any leases. Mr. McIntyre noted that not all counties have a Public Building Commission.
Mr. Erickson noted Sheriff discussed reimbursement at last Justice Committee meeting and need for more reimbursement. He stated he hoped all members could be kept apprised of any bills that would support that as he wanted the County Board to support reimbursement. Mr. Barnett confirmed all counties were in support of reimbursement. Ms. Schafer asked if they were seeking reimbursement in addition to amount already reimbursed. Mr. Soeldner noted it was additional reimbursement. Chairman McIntyre asked if there was anything further to come before the Committee; hearing nothing, he moved to payment of the bills.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $4,495.25 for Regional Planning and in the amount of $ 483,796.45 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission.
Motion by Martin/Barnett to approve payment of the Regional Planning invoices.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 4:34 p.m.
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