McLean County Board Executive Committee met May 9.
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, George Wendt, Chuck Erickson, Catherine Metsker and Josh Barnett, Elizabeth Johnston and Elizabeth Johnston
Members Absent: Members Randall Martin
Other Board Members Present:
Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator; Tony Grant, Assistant County Administrator, Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Ashley Scarborough, Assistant State’s Attorney, 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 April 11, 2022, regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Schafer/Barnett to approve the Executive Committee’s April 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
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/Johnston to recommend approval of the appointments and reappointments.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action a request from Information Technologies to approve Property Tax and CAMA Software License, Maintenance and Support Agreement with Devnet. Mr. Nelson indicated Devnet has been one of the best vendors they have worked with.
Motion by Wendt/Johnston to recommend approval of Property Tax and CAMA Software License, Maintenance and Support Agreement with Devnet.
Motion carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action a request to approve a Proposal with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for Professional Consulting Services for Court Case Management System Implementation Assistance. Mr. Nelson indicated a system had been selected and this is for assistance as they work to implement the project.
Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to recommend approval of a Proposal with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for Professional Consulting Services for Court Case Management System Implementation Assistance
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated Mr. Nelson had provided a report. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Vanessa Granger-Belcher, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor presented her monthly report to the Committee. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action an Ordinance of the McLean County Board setting salaries of the Members of the McLean County Board. Ms. Johnston asked about whether we should hold off on increases in case we need funds for other areas. Ms. Taylor indicated that would be up to the Committee and the Board but felt the amount for Board salaries it would not significantly impact budget and salary had been frozen last time the Board voted.
Motion by Soeldner/Erickson to recommend approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board setting salaries of the Members of the McLean County Board
Motion carried. Members Barnett and Johnston voted no.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Establishing the Annual Salary of the County Clerk and County Treasurer. Ms. Taylor noted they had handed out a change from the ordinance in the packet. Mr. Soeldner asked if these figures are inline with what we did with the other elected officials two years ago. Ms. Taylor noted that they had looked back to 2009 to changes made during that timeframe and these changes would bring all elected official in line with percentage increases.
Motion by Erickson/Soeldner to recommend approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Establishing the Annual Salary of the County Clerk and County Treasurer
Motion carried.
Catherine Metsker joined the meeting at 4:10
Chairman McIntyre presented for action an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Establishing the Salary of the McLean County Sheriff. Mr. Soeldner asked if they had a specific number. Ms. Taylor noted they do not get the salary for State’s attorney until later this year. But they estimated it would be about $145,000 but would not know for sure until they were provided the State’s Attorney figure. Ms. Johnston asked when they would hear about the State Attorney salary. Staff noted they should get the figure in July.
Motion by Wendt/Schafer to recommend approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Establishing the Salary of the McLean County Sheriff
Motion carried.
Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented a request to approve the Resolution Establishing the Budget Policy for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion by Metsker/ Barnett to recommend approval of the Resolution Establishing the Budget Policy for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion Carried.
Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented a request to approve Schedule A – Calendar for Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, Five Year Capital Improvement Budget.
Motion by Metsker/Johnston to recommend approval of Schedule A – Calendar for Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, Five Year Capital Improvement Budget.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker indicated they had nothing further for the Committee. Ms. Metsker indicated items that would come before the Board were regarding salaries to assist departments with hiring strong candidates. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Ms. Metsker; 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 renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement between Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and McLean County Circuit Clerk
Motion by Erickson/Johnston to recommend approval of renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement between Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and McLean County Circuit Clerk
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson indicated the Justice Committee had no further items for the Committee today but would have additional items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Josh Barnett, Chairman of the Property Committee indicated they had no action items for the Committee today but would have items for the Board. Mr. Soeldner indicated he had listened to the Property committee discussion about recycling and asked if those companies that did recycling out in the county could assist. Mr. Barnett stated the discussion at Property had been that Administration and Parks staff would be following up with more vendors. Mr. Soeldner asked about having cans or a dumpster. Mr. Barnett stated that since it had not been done before they were not sure what they would need. Ms. Metsker stated Carlock had issues with dumpsters because people would come and dump all things and not just recycling items. She also indicated Hudson has recycling and that company might be willing to go up to COMLARA. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any further questions or comments; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Jim Soeldner Chairman of the Land Use and Transportation Committee indicated they had no items for action today but would have items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Cassy Taylor, 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 Soeldner/Johnston 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 Resolution by the County Board of McLean County approving bid for resurface project of Metcom Parking Lot. Ms. Taylor noted this request was coming to this committee because of the ARPA funding source.
Motion by Schafer/Barnett to recommend approval of Resolution by the County Board of McLean County approving bid for resurface project of Metcom Parking Lot
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a bid from Southern Mobility for purchase of van for the Nursing Home. Mr. Soeldner asked if this a replacement vehicle. Ms. Taylor confirmed it will replace an older vehicle. She also noted they were utilizing ARPA funds and the purchase was budgeted in the Capital Improvement Plan. Ms. Johnston asked if anyone had gone on a test drive as she had ridden in the older one and it was uncomfortable. Ms. Taylor noted she had not gone on a test drive but would follow up with Nursing Home staff.
Motion by Metsker/Johnston to recommend approval of a bid from Southern Mobility for purchase of van for the Nursing Home
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor provided update on salary study and went over the new HR Dashboard that includes information on current number of employees, terminations, hires, retirements, etc. Ms. Taylor stated that if the Committee found this helpful, she would provide on a quarterly basis. Mr. McIntyre indicated he felt they would like to continue to receive this information.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $534,623.38 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and $38,020.12 for Regional Planning.
Motion by Metsker/Soeldner to approve payment of the General Fund and Regional Planning invoices.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 4:26 p.m.
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