McLean County Executive Committee met Feb. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Executive Committee of the McLean County Board met on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 400, Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman John McIntyre, Vice Chair Elizabeth Johnston and Members Chuck Erickson, Susan Schafer, Catherine Metsker, Lea Cline, Val Laymon, Jim Rogal
Members Absent: None
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;
Others Present: Matt Berger, Assistant Director, Information Technologies; Dan Leary, Digital Media Coordinator.
Chairman McIntyre called to order a meeting of the Executive Committee at 4:00 p.m. and declared a quorum physically present.
Chairman McIntyre presented minutes of the Executive Committee’s January 9, 2023, regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Cline/Schafer to approve the Executive Committee’s January 9, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre confirmed with Ms. Taylor there were no requests to speak by members of the public.
Chairman McIntyre presented appointments and reappointments for approval.
Motion by Johnston/Rogal to recommend approval of appointments and reappointments.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action on behalf of Craig Nelson, Information Technology Director a request to approve purchase of Anti-Virus through Joint Purchasing Contract.
Motion by McIntyre/Cline to recommend approval of purchase of Anti-Virus through Joint Purchasing Contract.
Motion carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action on behalf of Craig Nelson, Information Technology Director a request to approve a Service Agreement with Info-Tech Research Group. Ms. Schafer asked if this was new. Mr. Nelson indicated have worked with them before, but now want to use them to assist with an organized strategic information technology plan. Ms. Metsker asked where the company was based as she questioned if it was a subsidiary of another company. Mr. Nelson stated he was not sure, but both Bloomington and Normal utilize them.
Motion by McIntyre/Laymon to recommend approval of a Service Agreement with Info-Tech Research Group
Motion carried. Member Metsker abstained.
Chairman McIntyre presented for action on behalf of Craig Nelson, Information Technology Director a request to approve an Agreement with Illinois State University to host 2023 GIS day. Ms. Metsker asked how this would benefit the County. Mr. Nelson indicated they try to develop and attract talent by holding this promotion of GIS near ISU. Ms. Metsker asked how successful we have been in meeting that goal. Mr. Nelson indicated they have not kept metrics to see if it has met our goal. Ms. Metsker stated even though this was not a lot of money she would like to see more information on the benefits. She indicated she would like to see more of an education event instead of an open house. Mr. Nelson indicated this was set up with the City and the Town. Ms. Metsker asked if they had same objectives the County did. Mr. Nelson stated he could not confirm that.
Motion by McIntyre/Schafer to recommend approval of an Agreement with Illinois State University to host 2023 GIS day.
Motion carried. Members Johnston and Cline abstained.
Chairman McIntyre indicated Mr. Nelson had provided a report for the Committee and asked if there were any questions. Hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance Transferring Monies from the County General Fund 0001 to the Children’s Advocacy Center Fund 0129, the Court Security Fund 0141, the IDPA IV-D Fund 0156, and the Tort Judgement Fund 0135 for Fiscal Year 2023. She noted that this and the next two items were to cover funds until the first installment of taxes were received by the County.
Motion by Metsker/Laymon to recommend approval of an Ordinance Transferring Monies from the County General Fund 0001 to the Children’s Advocacy Center Fund -0129, the Court Security Fund 0141, the IDPA IV-D Fund 0156, and the Tort Judgement Fund 0135 for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance Transferring Monies from the Health Department Fund 0112 to the Persons with Developmental Disability Fund 0110 for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion by Metsker/Cline to recommend approval of an Ordinance Transferring Monies from the Health Department Fund 0112 to the Persons with Developmental Disability Fund 0110 for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Catherine Metsker, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to approve a Resolution Transferring Monies from the Working Cash Fund 0002 To the F.I.C.A./Social Security Fund 0130 and IMRF Fund 0131 for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion by Metsker/Schafer to recommend approval of a Resolution Transferring Monies from the Working Cash Fund 0002 To the F.I.C.A./Social Security Fund 0130 and IMRF Fund 0131 for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Metsker indicated they had nothing further for the Committee but would have one or two items for the Board including a contract with the actuarial firm and insurance coverages for the County. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Susan Schafer Chairman of the Health Committee indicated they had nothing for the Committee 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 Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the County of McLean.
Motion by Erickson/Cline 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 an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of McLean, the City of Lexington and the McLean County Sheriff.
Motion by Erickson/Schafer to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of McLean, the City of Lexington and the McLean County Sheriff
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve a Contract for Services between DeWitt County Community Mental Health Board and McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Motion by Erickson/Johnston to recommend approval of a Contract for Services between DeWitt County Community Mental Health Board and McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Erickson indicated he had no further items for the Committee today but would have additional items for the Board. He noted the tour the Justice Committee took of the Law and Justice Center, JDC and Metcom as well as the tour the Health Committee took of the Nursing Home were very beneficial and encouraged members to attend tours if they can. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Ms. Val Laymon, Chair of the Property Committee indicated they had no items for the Committee today but would have one for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions or comments; hearing none, he thanked her.
Ms. Lea Cline, Chair of the Land Use and Development Committee indicated they had no items for the Committee but would have one item for the Board. She indicated they had an interesting meeting that provided a lot of interesting geological information. Chairman McIntyre asked if anyone had any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. Jim Rogal, Chair of the Transportation Committee indicated he had no items for the Committee but would have items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.
Chairman McIntyre presented on behalf of Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the McLean County Waste Management Fund.
Motion by Johnston/Cline to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the McLean County Waste Management Fund.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre presented on behalf of Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the McLean County American Rescue Plan Fund.
Motion by Cline/Schafer to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2022 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the McLean County American Rescue Plan Fund.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Taylor indicated she had nothing further for the Committee. Chairman McIntyre asked if anyone had any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.
Mr. McIntyre asked if there was any other business; hearing none, he moved to the payment of the bills.
Chairman McIntyre presented for approval bills in the amount of $571,969.87 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax and Veterans Assistance Commission and $4,104.78 for Regional Planning. As well as transfers.
Motion by Laymon/Schafer to approve payment of the General Fund and Regional Planning and Transfers.
Motion Carried.
Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 4:19 p.m.
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