McLean County Times

McLean County Executive Committee met Oct. 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, George Wendt, Randall Martin and Elizabeth Johnston

Members Absent: Member Josh Barnett

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; Kevin McCall, BHCC;Ray Lai, Regional Planning

Others Present: Jennifer Sicks, Regional Planning

Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.

Chairman McIntyre presented minutes of the Executive Committee’s August 26, 2022 special meeting and September 12, 2022, regular meeting for approval.

Motion by Schafer/Erickson to approve the Executive Committee’s August 26, 2022 special meeting and September 12, 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 he had no reappointments but had one appointment for approval.

Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to recommend approval of appointment.

Motion Carried.

Kevin McCall, BHCC presented a request to approve an Amended Service Agreement with McLean County Center for Human Services for Triage Center Services.

Motion by Metsker/Johnston to recommend approval of an Amended Service Agreement with McLean County Center for Human Services for Triage Center Services.

Motion carried.

Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve an Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration State Grant 2023 Acceptance Agreement.

Motion by Metsker/Martin to recommend approval of an Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration State Grant 2023 Acceptance Agreement.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve an Illinois State Board of Elections Polling Place Accessibility Federal Grant 2023 Acceptance Agreement.

Motion by Metsker/Johnston to recommend approval of an Illinois State Board of Elections Polling Place Accessibility Federal Grant 2023 Acceptance Agreement.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Metsker indicated they had nothing further for the Committee but would have additional items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions for Ms. Metsker; hearing none, he thanked her.

Ms. Susan Schafer, Chairman of the Health Committee presented for action a request to approve a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Department of Healthcare and Family Services and County of McLean.

Motion by Schafer/Martin to recommend approval of a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Department of Healthcare and Family Services and County of McLean.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Schafer indicated they had no further items for the Committee but would have an additional item for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee indicated he 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 him.

Ms. Elizabeth Johnston, Vice Chair of the Property Committee indicated they had no action items for the Committee today but will have an item for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions or comments; hearing none, he thanked her.

Member Wendt arrived at 4:04 p.m.

Mr. Jim Soeldner Chairman of the Land Use and Transportation Committee presented for action a request to approve Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chenoa.

Motion by Soeldner/Metsker to recommend approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chenoa.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Soeldner presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Pollution Control Facilities Section of the McLean County Code as requested by the Ecology Action Center. He noted this would allow for the appointment of a Hearing Officer. Ms. Metsker asked about funding for the Officer. Mr. Soeldner indicated funding for the Officer would come from the application fee. He noted the Officer would be able to provide additional knowledge on pollution control regulation.

Motion by Soeldner/Johnston to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Pollution Control Facilities Section of the McLean County Code as requested by the Ecology Action Center.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Soeldner indicated they had nothing for the Committee today but would have items for the Board later this week. Ms. Metsker asked if decommission and escrow agreements were finalized. Mr. Soeldner indicated it was his understanding the agreements had additional changes and the Committee would need to have a stand up to approve those changes. Mr. Spanos noted he had reviewed changes suggested by the Company and made additional suggestions. Ms. Metsker indicated she wanted to make sure members had time to review the documents before voting. Mr. Erickson asked if consideration could be postponed until November. Mr. Spanos stated he did not know any reason they had to vote on it this month. Ms. Metsker asked him to confirm that once the documents are executed the Company will be required to put funds into escrow account. Mr. Spanos indicated this agreement would bring them up to speed with the decommissioning functions. Chairman McIntyre asked if anyone had any additional questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator presented for action a request to approve a Resolution Establishing a Holiday Schedule for County Employees for the year 2023.

Motion by Johnston/Schafer to recommend approval of a Resolution Establishing a Holiday Schedule for County Employees for the year 2023. Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for Regional Planning Commission 0001.0010.0010. She indicated Regional Planning Commission had met and approved this budget. She noted Regional Planning is part of the McLean County budget because of GATA and auditing purposes. Ms. Taylor went over services and provided a budget overview. She noted grants received and funding received from the Town of Normal, City of Bloomington and County. Ms. Schafer asked about consultants regarding rural planning that had not been utilized. Mr. Lai indicated they had been notified at the end of 2021 they would receive a grant. He noted it will take about 2 to 3 years to put plan into place and they were just starting.

Motion by Martin/Soeldner to recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for Regional Planning Commission 0001.0010.0010. Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for Information Technologies Department 0001-0043, sub departments 0047 (data processing) and 0107 (County GIS). Ms. Taylor went over services provided and budget overview. She noted contra line change from last year. She also noted a 22% increase overall, with increases for computer hardware, contract services, software licenses and computer equipment lines, but a decrease in overall expenses in GIS as there was no fly over this year. Mr. Soeldner asked about the change in FTEs between the programmer and network computer specialist. Mr. Nelson indicated they had no applicants for the programmer position so moved the FTE position.

Motion by Martin/Schafer to recommend approval of a Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for Information Technologies Department 0001-0043, sub departments 0047 (data processing) and 0107 (County GIS).

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for Shared Sale Tax/Municipalities Budget Fund 0007 including: County Board Department 0001, Mental Health Program 0060 and Non-Departmental 0099 Department, Non-Departmental Program 0099. Ms. Taylor provided a budget overview. She noted BHCC programs and services. She also noted a decrease of 46% due to EJIS being budgeted through ARPA this year as there is a deadline to utilize that funding. Mr. Soeldner asked Mr. McCall to explain decrease in FTEs from 21.31 to 8. Mr. McCall noted they were contracting with Center for Human Services to provide staff for Triage.

Motion by Schafer/Soeldner to recommend approval the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for Shared Sale Tax/Municipalities Budget Fund 0007 including: County Board Department 0001, Mental Health Program 0060 and Non-Departmental 0099 Department, Non-Departmental Program 0099.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for County Board 0001.0001.0001. Ms. Taylor noted revenues are from the General Fund. She went over expenses including intergovernmental agreements and Metcom services. Ms. Johnston asked about the increase in cannabis revenue and if new dispensaries were included in figures. Ms. Taylor noted they were basing it on current revenue trends and IML projections. Ms. Johnston asked about county parking that had not been used. Ms. Taylor indicated that was bookmarked for parking fees for any outside vendors, speakers or consultants but did not use it if did not need it.

Motion by Martin/Johnston to recommend approval of a Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for County Board 0001.0001.0001.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor noted there was no Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for County Board Fleet 0001.0001.0010 as fleet expenses were being covered with ARPA funding.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for County Administrator’s Office Fund 0001, Department 0002, Program 0002. Ms. Taylor went over budget and noted an overall 7 % decrease.

Motion by Metsker/Johnston to recommend approval of a Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for County Administrator’s Office Fund 0001, Department 0002, Program 0002.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for American Rescue Plan Act Fund 0163, County Board Department 0001, Legislation & Policy Program 0001. Ms. Taylor noted project expenses were budgeted at 8 million this year and went over projects included in that budget.

Motion by Metsker/Martin to recommend approval of a Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget for American Rescue Plan Act Fund 0163, County Board Department 0001, Legislation & Policy Program 0001.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to the Ragland Building Agreement. Ms. Taylor noted this would change the color of the building. Ms. Metsker asked what the original color was. Ms. Taylor noted it was all galvanized steel. Ms. Metsker noted changed areas of the building to green and cost.

Motion by Martin/Johnson to recommend approval of an Amendment to the Ragland Building Agreement

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor noted the quarterly HR figures that had been distributed for information.

Mr. McIntyre asked if there was any other business. Hearing none, he moved to payment of the bills.

Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $573,220.83 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and $4,026.96 for Regional Planning.

Motion by Metsker/Soeldner to approve payment of the General Fund and Regional Planning.

Motion Carried.

Chairman McIntyre asked for a motion to go into Closed Session (if necessary) pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.

Motion by Johnston/Schafer to go into Closed Session (if necessary) pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.

Motion Carried.

Chairman McIntyre – recessed for 5 minutes to move the closed session to Room 404 since the City of Bloomington would be coming into the Board room for their meeting.

Executive Committee entered closed session at 4:44 p.m.

Motion to Return to open session Metsker/Soeldner

Executive Committee returned to open session at 5:13 p.m.

Chairman McIntyre indicated he would have changes to employment contract for the County Administrator typed up and would bring it to a stand-up meeting of the Committee to consider prior the County Board meeting.

Ms. Metsker asked him to confirm that members outside of Executive Committee would be made aware of changes. Mr. McIntyre indicated he would send out an email asking members to please contact him or other members of Executive regarding changes made.

Mr. Soeldner asked Administration to confirm that Agendas were being placed on outside electronic board. Administration confirmed.

Ms. Metsker encouraged members to please view the Finance Committee meeting and the presentation given on the Salary Study.

Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.

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