McLean County Times

McLean County Executive Committee met July 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Executive Committee of the McLean County Board met on Monday, July 10, 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, Val Laymon, Lea Cline and 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; Trevor Sierra, 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: Kevin McCall, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor; Joseph Gaither, Facilities Director

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 June 12, 2023 regular meeting for approval.

Motion by Laymon/Rogal to approve the Executive Committee’s June 12, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

Motion Carried.

Chairman McIntyre presented the Bills in the amount of $4,453.08 for Regional Planning and $1,575,588.32 for the General Fund, Shared Sales Tax, Veterans Assistance and American Rescue Plan Fund for approval.

Motion by Rogal/Johnston to recommend approval of the bills.

Motion Carried.

Chairman McIntyre confirmed with Ms. Taylor there were no requests to speak.

Chairman McIntyre presented appointments and reappointments for approval. He indicated there were no reappointments but two appointments.

Motion by McIntyre/Metsker to recommend approval of reappointments. 

Motion Carried.

Chairman McIntyre presented for action on behalf of Craig Nelson, Information Technology Director a request to approve the purchase of Asset Essentials from Brightly Software. Ms. Metsker asked about the discount. Mr. Nelson indicated they were offering a standard discount to get our business. Ms. Metsker asked him to confirm information would be stored on the cloud. Mr. Nelson confirmed. Ms. Metsker asked about retention and assurances that our information could not be accessed by others. Mr. Nelson indicated the information would be there as long as we have the service and we would be able to pull our information. Ms. Metsker indicated she would like language that assured us that others would not have access to our information even if we longer did business with this company. Mr. Nelson indicated he would reach out to the company but did not think it was a problem to get assurances before the Board meeting. Mr. McIntyre asked if she wanted this item tabled. Ms. Metsker indicated that she was ok moving forward as long as we could receive assurances before the Board meeting.

Motion by McIntyre/Cline to recommend approval of the purchase of Asset Essentials from Brightly Software.

Motion carried.

Chairman McIntyre presented on behalf of Kevin McCall, Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Director a request to approve an Event Management, Dining and Hospitality University Facility Agreement for Public and Non-Profit Clients. Ms. Schafer asked about the availability of free parking. Mr. McCall confirmed it was not covered under this contract but they were working with sponsors to get parking covered. Ms. Schafer asked that they make sure those who want to attend would be aware parking would be free. Mr. McCall indicated their focus is to make this event accessible to all and would get the word out that parking would be free.

Motion by McIntyre/Laymon to recommend approval of an Event Management, Dining and Hospitality University Facility Agreement for Public and Non-Profit Clients.

Motion Carried. Members Cline and Johnston abstained.

Chairman Metsker of the Finance Committee presented for action a request to receive, accept and place on file the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) December 31, 2022. Ms. Metsker noted this is an excellent summary for constituents and board members.

Motion by Metsker/ Laymon to receive, accept and place on file the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) December 31, 2022.

Motion Carried.

Chairman Metsker presented for action a request to receive, accept and place on file the outside auditor’s report including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2022.

Motion by Metsker/Schafer to receive, accept and place on file of the outside auditor’s report including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2022.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Metsker indicated the Finance Committee had nothing further for the Executive Committee but would have other items for the Board. 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 something 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 Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article VI Use of County Morgue, in the McLean County Code.

Motion by Erickson/Johnston to recommend approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article VI Use of County Morgue, in the McLean County Code.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee asked if he could combine item 5D1b,c,e and f for action. The Committee had no objections. Mr. Erickson presented for action a request to approve the b)Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and County of McLean CASA (Grant 24-1065) and c) the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and County of McLean CAC (Grant 24-1030), e) a Grant Agreement between Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois and Children’s Advocacy Center of McLean County (No. 221203), and f) a Violent Crime Victims Assistant Program Grant Agreement with the County of McLean State’s Attorney’s Office (Grant 24-1070).

Motion by Erickson/Cline to recommend approval of a b) Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and County of McLean CASA (Grant 24-1065), c) the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and County of McLean CAC (Grant 24-1030), e) a Grant Agreement between Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois and Children’s Advocacy Center of McLean County (No. 221203), and f) a Violent Crime Victims Assistant Program Grant Agreement with the County of McLean State’s Attorney’s Office (Grant 24-1070)

Motion Carried.

Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve a Grant Agreement between Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and County of McLean.

Motion by Erickson/Cline to recommend approval of a Grant Agreement between Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and County of McLean.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Chuck Erickson, Chairman of the Justice Committee presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2023 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0452 (METCOM).

Motion by Erickson/Schafer to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2023 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0452 (METCOM).

Motion Carried.

Mr. Erickson indicated he 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.

Ms. Val Laymon, Chair of the Property Committee indicated they had nothing for the Committee today but would have items 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 items for the Board. Chairman McIntyre asked if anyone had any questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Mr. Jim Rogal, Chair of the Transportation Committee indicated they 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.

Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator presented a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2023 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0163.

Motion by Schafer/Johnston to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2023 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0163.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented a request to approve a Resolution for the June 27, 2023 Construction Letting – COMLARA Park Side Roads

Motion by Laymon/Rogal to recommend approval of a Resolution for the June 27, 2023 Construction Letting – COMLARA Park Side Roads

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented a request to approve a bid by Design Developers for replacement of exterior brick at the Nursing Home. Ms. Metsker asked her to confirm they were replacing sections of brick and not all . Ms. Taylor confirmed only bricks that are damaged and associated tuck pointing. Ms. Metsker asked if they knew the percentage to be replaced. Ms. Taylor indicated they did not have a percentage but the request for proposals included damaged sections noted by facilities staff.

Motion by Cline/Laymon to recommend approval of a bid by Design Developers for replacement of exterior brick at the Nursing Home.

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.

Chairman McIntyre indicated there was no further business to come before the Committee and adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.

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