McLean County Times

McLean County Justice Committee met Nov. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Justice Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:30 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.

Members Present: Chairman Chuck Erickson, Members Randall L. Martin, George Wendt, Susan Schafer, Hannah Beer

Members Absent: Members Sharon Chung and Ryan Lawler

Other County Board Members Present None

Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Anthony Grant, Assistant County Administrator; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary; Taylor Williams, Assistant State’s Attorney

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Ron Lewis, Public Defender; Erika Reynolds, State’s Attorney; Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center; Kathy Yoder, Coroner; Michael Donovan, Court Services; Jon Sandage, Sheriff

Others Present: Matt Lane, Sheriff Department

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

Chairman Erickson presented the October 4, 2022, regular meeting minutes of the Justice Committee for approval.

Motion by Martin/Beer to approve the October 4, 2022, regular meeting minutes of the Justice Committee.

Motion Carried.

Chairman Erickson confirmed with Administrator Taylor there were no members of the public to appear.

Chairman Erickson presented for action on behalf of Mr. Mike Donovan, Court Services Director a request to approve an Agreement with the Center for Youth and Family Solutions for services as part of the Risk and Responsivity model. Mr. Donovan indicated the contract was a continuation agreement.

Motion by Schafer/Martin to recommend approval of an Agreement with the Center for Youth and Family Solutions for services as part of the Risk and Responsivity model.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Donovan presented his report to the Committee. Chairman Erickson asked if he had anything to add. Mr. Donovan indicated he did not. Chairman Erickson if anyone had any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Chairman Erickson indicated Mr. Don Everhart, Circuit Clerk was not present but his monthly and quarterly reports to the Committee were in the packet. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions Ms. Taylor might be able to answer; hearing none, he moved to the next item.

Ms. Molly Evans, Children’s Advocacy Center presented her monthly reports to the Committee. Chairman Erickson asked if she had anything to add. Ms. Evans indicated she did not. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Mr. Will Scanlon, Circuit Court presented for action a request to approve a State Court Improvement Program Grant Award Agreement with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Mr. Scanlon indicated he had mentioned this grant at the meeting last month. He indicated this is a planning grant and if they determine there are sufficient resources in the community they would start work in June of 2023 on an implementation grant that would possibly go into effect next Fall.

Motion by Schafer/Beer to recommend approval of a State Court Improvement Program Grant Award Agreement with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts

Motion Carried.

Mr. Will Scanlon, Circuit Court presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Circuit Court. Mr. Scanlon indicated this is a clean-up of their budget so expenses and revenues were in the proper budget lines.

Motion by Beer/Schafer to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Circuit Court.

Motion Carried.

Jon Sandage, Sheriff presented for action a request to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bloomington, IL; the Town of Normal, IL and the County of Mclean, IL regarding the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award. Mr. Sandage indicated this is yearly grant.

Motion by Martin/Beer to recommend approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bloomington, IL; the Town of Normal, IL and the County of Mclean, IL regarding the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award. Motion Carried.

Mr. Sandage presented his monthly reports to the Committee. He indicated they still have nine individuals who should be in the State facility. Members Erickson, Wendt, Schafer all thanked him for his service and wished him well in his retirement. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Ms. Ericka Reynolds, State’s Attorney presented her monthly reports to the Committee. Ms. Reynolds indicated case load is consistent with past numbers although the numbers may look lower because of how cases are recorded. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Ms. Kathy Yoder, McLean County Coroner presented for action a request to approve an AAMC Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement and AAMC Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement Implementation Letter. Ms. Yoder indicated this is a typical agreement for a clinical rotation.

Motion by Martin/Wendt to recommend approval of an AAMC Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement and AAMC Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement Implementation Letter.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Yoder presented her monthly report to the Committee. Ms. Schafer thanked her for working with law enforcement to put out joint statements when there are fatalities. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Mr. Ron Lewis, Public Defender presented his monthly report to the Committee and indicated the numbers are similar as past numbers. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Cassy Taylor, County Administrator indicated she had nothing for the Committee to consider today. Chairman Erickson asked if anyone had any questions for Ms. Taylor; hearing none, he thanked her.

Chairman Erickson asked if there was any other business; hearing none, he moved to payment of the bills.

Chairman Erickson presented bills for review and approval as transmitted by the County Auditor with a prepaid fund total of $532,982.94.

Motion by Beer/Martin to approve the Justice Committee bills as presented. Motion Carried.

Chairman Erickson stated there was no other business for the Justice Committee to consider and adjourned the meeting at 4:49 p.m.

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