McLean County Board Executive Committee met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
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, Chuck Erickson, Catherine Metsker, Gerald Thompson, Josh Barnett, George Wendt, Randall Martin, Elizabeth Johnston
Members Absent: Member Randall Martin
Other Board Members Present: None
Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer Assistant County Administrator; Anthony Grant, Assistant County Administrator, Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Taylor Williams, Assistant State’s Attorney, Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Craig Nelson, Information Technologies; Vanessa Granger Belcher, BHCC; Timothy Jorczak, Supervisor of Assessments
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 June 13, 2022, regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to approve the Executive Committee’s June 13, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre confirmed with Ms. Taylor there were no requests to speak by members of the public or County employees.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there were no appointments, but he did have reappointments for approval.
Motion by McIntyre/Metsker to recommend approval of reappointments.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action on behalf of Craig Nelson, Information Technologies Director a request to approve the purchase of BOOMI software through intergovernmental joint purchasing agreement (ARPA funding). Mr. Soeldner noted the cost for 3 years and asked about renewal. Mr. Nelson indicated $97,000 per year for each of the three years and it would need to be renewed at that time. He noted this brings together all systems that were utilizing EJIS. Mr. Soeldner asked him to confirm this is only part of the new system. Mr. Nelson confirmed. Mr. Erickson asked about funding after ARPA funds. Ms. Taylor indicated the first three years will be paid out of ARPA funding and then after they could utilize shared sales tax.
Mr. Erickson asked if this was for the e-filing as well. Mr. Nelson indicated e-filing will benefit from this. Mr. Erickson asked if this would improve e-filing. Mr. Nelson indicated this was one of the component’s that will improve it. Ms. Metsker asked about record keeping and if this was a database that integrated with other database systems. Mr. Nelson stated this is a database that connects all the other databases. Ms. Metsker asked if the current data will be transition into the cloud or on its own. Mr. Nelson noted all the data will be moved from EJIS.
Motion by McIntyre/Johnston to recommend approval of the purchase of BOOMI software through intergovernmental joint purchasing agreement (ARPA funding).
Motion carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action on behalf of Mr. Nelson a request to approve the purchase of Veoci Software for Emergency Management (ARPA funding). Mr. Erickson asked how long ARPA funding would cover cost. Ms. Taylor noted they would utilize ARPA funding as long as it was available which could be through 2026 and then they would utilize funds from the General Fund. Ms. Metsker asked what system EMA was currently using. Mr. Nelson indicated they did not have a current system. Ms. Metsker asked him to confirm that record keeping would be from this point forward. Mr. Nelson confirmed.
Motion by McIntyre/Johnston to recommend approval of the purchase of Veoci Software for Emergency Management (ARPA funding).
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre invited Ms. Granger Belcher – forward. Mr. McIntyre indicated it was her last meeting and wished her the best in the future. Mr. McIntyre recognized Mr. Kevin McCall as the new Director of Behavioral Health Coordination.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there were reports in the packet from both Vanessa Granger Belcher for the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council and Craig Nelson for the Information Technologies Department. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked them.
Ms. Catherine Metsker Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve an Addendum to Acceptance Agreement with the Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration State Grant 2022.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of an Addendum to Acceptance Agreement with the Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration State Grant 2022.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board amending Chapter 205 Fees; Article XIV Tax Sales, Section 38 Authority; amount in the McLean County Code. Ms. Metsker noted this was a decrease in fees.
Motion by Metsker/Johnston to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board amending Chapter 205 Fees; Article XIV Tax Sales, Section 38 Authority; amount in the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker asked for the next two items to be combined; there was no objection. She presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board amending Chapter 205 Fees; Article XIV Tax Sales, Section 39 Fund; purpose in the McLean County Code and an Ordinance by the McLean County Board amending Chapter 205 Fees; Article XIV Tax Sales, Section 40 Effective Date in the McLean County Code.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board amending Chapter 205 Fees; Article XIV Tax Sales, Section 39 Fund; purpose in the McLean County Code and an Ordinance by the McLean County Board amending Chapter 205 Fees; Article XIV Tax Sales, Section 40 Effective Date in the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance of the McLean County Board to Opt-Out of Preferential Assessment for Affordable Rental Housing Construction and Rehabilitation Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-178. She noted this action item had been postponed from last month. Ms. Metsker proposed that the item be pulled from the agenda as the Assessor’s office no longer deemed it necessary to opt out. Chairman McIntyre asked if there was any objection; hearing none, he declared, for the record, the item officially removed.
Ms. Metsker indicated they had nothing further for the Committee but would have additional items for the Board later this week. 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 possibly 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 asked to have the first two items combined, there was no objection. He presented for action a request to approve a Grant Agreement between Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois and Children’s Advocacy Center of McLean County (CESF) and a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (VOCA).
Motion by Erickson/Wendt to recommend approval of a Grant Agreement between Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois and Children’s Advocacy Center of McLean County (CESF) and a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (VOCA).
Motion Carried.
Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Grant Agreement between Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA of McLean County
Motion by Erickson/Johnston to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Grant Agreement between Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA of McLean County
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson indicated he 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 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 asked who was responsible for maintenance for the government center parking lot. Mr. Barnett indicated that it was the County’s responsibility. Mr. Barnett indicated facility staffing has been an issue and so they have focused on more pressing matters. Ms. Metsker asked if they could contract out the landscaping. Mr. Barnett indicated he felt they could contract that out. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any additional questions or comments; hearing none, he thanked him.
Mr. Jim Soeldner Chairman of the Land Use and Transportation Committee presented for action a request to approve an Illinois Department of Transportation Capital Assistance Grant Application for SHOW BUS. Ms. Metsker asked if this was for equipment only and not adding any structure. Mr. Soeldner stated mainly for equipment and confirmed no building request was included.
Motion by Soeldner/Johnston to recommend approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Capital Assistance Grant Application for SHOW BUS.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Soeldner indicated they had no further 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. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a Resolution by the County Board for the COMLARA Park Road project to improve the existing roads. Mr. Barnett thanked Mr. Stokes and the Highway department for their work on this project.
Motion by Barnett/Johnston to recommend approval of a Resolution by the County Board for the COMLARA Park Road project.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a contract with Ideal Environmental Engineering, Inc. for the History Museum plaster project.
Motion by Schafer/Barnett to recommend approval of a contract with Ideal Environmental Engineering, Inc. for the History Museum plaster project.
Motion Carried.
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/Metsker 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 an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement. Mr. Soeldner asked when the rural areas would start receiving funds. Ms. Taylor noted this agreement had been sent out to village and towns and once approved and fully executed they would start the process of funding. Ms. Metsker asked how the funds would be disbursed. Ms. Taylor noted disbursement language in the agreement of 50% at the start of the project and then as funds are needed or upon completion of the project.
Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to recommend approval of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor noted the Public Building Commission met this week and selected a vendor for the elevator project. She indicated they were currently negotiating the contract. She also noted a request for proposal was being issued to look at opportunities that may be available to assist us with the Triage Center. She indicated she would provide more information if a proposal were submitted.
Mr. McIntyre asked for any other business. Hearing none; he moved to the payment of the bills.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $1,013,849.49 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and $7,399.98 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 4:33 p.m.
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