McLean County Times

McLean County Board met Nov. 14,

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation or Moment of Silence – Member Lyndsay Bloomfield

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Call of Roll

5. Appearance by Members of the Public and County Employees

6. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of the Proceedings of the County Board: October 17, 2024

B. County Highway Department – Jerry Stokes, County Engineer

1) Request Approval of 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution and Estimate of Cost

2) Request Approval of Services Agreement with Johnson Controls for Fire & Security Testing and Inspection

C. Building and Zoning – Phil Dick, Director

1) Zoning Cases:

a) None

2) Subdivision Cases:

a) None

D. Transfer Ordinance NONE (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)

E. Other Resolutions, Contracts, Leases, Agreements, Motions

1) Executive Committee

a) Request approval of a Letter Agreement with Anderson Legislative Consulting, Ltd.

b) Request approval of agreement with PIPCO Companies Ltd. For replacement of the JDC HVAC Air Handlers.

c) Request approval of a Resolution Authorizing Sole Source Procurement through SEICO Security systems for security improvements at the Government Center (IT Locations Card Access).

d) Request approval of a Resolution Authorizing Sole Source Procurement through SEICO Security systems for security improvements in the 200 W. Front Street building (Network closets Card Access)

e) Request approval of a Resolution and Contract with SEICO for security improvements at 200 W. Front St., building. (Cameras).

f) Request approval of a Resolution Authorizing Sole Source Procurement for a cloud-based digital evidence solution through Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Public Defender’s Office (Link to Large Document is Below)

https://il mcleancountyintranet2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1488/- Information-Technology-Sole-Source-Resolution-for-PD

g) Request approval of a Resolution Authorizing Sole Source Procurement for a cloud-based digital evidence solution through Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the State’s Attorney Office (Link to Lage Document is Below)

https://ilmcleancountyintranet2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1489/Informati on-Technology-Sole-Source-for-SA

h) Request approval of RFP award and contract for Statement of Economic Interest Program to Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc.

i) Request approval of an Agreement with the McLean County Center for Human Services for youth outreach, adult counseling and psychiatric services as well as a 24-hour mobile crisis team.

j) Request approval of an Agreement with the Regional Office of Education #17 for oversight as an intermediate agency between the Illinois State Board of Education and Local School Districts.

k) Request approval of an Agreement with the Baby Fold to provide intensive home-based outreach and case management services.

l) Request approval of a System of Care Agreement with the Center for Youth and Family Solutions to provide evidence-based treatment and coordination services.

m) Request approval of a Statement of Work Amendment to the May 16, 2024 Agreement with Wellbeing in Action. (Link to Large Document is Below)

https://ilmcleancountyintranet2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1490/BHC Wellbeing-in-Action-Statement-of-Work-Amendment

2) Finance Committee

a) Request approval of Commerce Bank transactions

b) Request approval of Addendum of contract with COTT Systems for Online Index Services 92-107

c) Request approval of a Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chair to Execute Deed of Conveyance.

d) Request approval to pay postage invoice from PIP Printing

e) Request approval of Statements of Work with outside Auditor for Audit Services and Assertion Based Examination Services.

3) Health Committee

a) Request approval of Nursing Home Private Pay Rate for 2025.

b) Request approval of an Agreement between the County of McLean and Eric Abreu, DDS.

4) Property Committee

a) Request approval of contracts with Johnson Controls for Fire Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Testing and Inspections for the Government Center, Juvenile Detention Center, METCOM, Old Courthouse, Law and Justice Center and 200 W. Front St. Building.

b) Request approval of contract with Johnson Control for Fire Alarm Services at COMLARA Park.

c) Request approval of administrative salary adjustments in the Facilities Department

F. Chairman’s Appointments with the Advice and Consent of the County Board:

1) APPOINTMENTS and REAPPOINTMENTS

a) APPOINTMENTS

TOWANDA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Kathleen Demler, 25 Candle Ridge Rd., Towanda, IL

(Complete the term of Gregg Egbers scheduled to expire April 30, 2027)

SAYBROOK-ARROWSMITH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Tyler Bahan, 1010 Courtland St. N., Saybrook, IL

(Replacing David Fees for a three-year term schedule to expire April 30, 2027)

SAYBROOK-ARROWSMITH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Jacob Rinkenberger, 36197 E. 750 N. Rd., Saybrook, IL

(Complete Jarrod Boyle’s term scheduled to expire April 30, 2026)

MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Fred Grieder 8121 US Hwy 150, Carlock, IL (Co. Rep)

(Three-year term scheduled to expire December 31, 2027)

MCLEAN COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD

William Friedrich, 7880 North 1550 East Rd., Heyworth, IL

(One-year term scheduled to expire November 30, 2025)

b) REAPPOINTMENTS

MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Mark Wylie1326 E. Grove St., Bloomington, IL (Dist. 87 Rep)

(Three-year term scheduled to expire December 31, 2027)

MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Carl Teichman 1103 Kings Mill Rd., Normal, IL (Town of Normal Rep.) (Three-year term scheduled to expire December 31, 2027)

MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Bart Bittner 19754 East 1300 North Rd., Bloomington (Co. Rep)

(Three-year term scheduled to expire December 31, 2027)

MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Katie Ruder 1208 Bancroft Dr., Bloomington (City of Bloomington Rep) (Three-year term scheduled to expire December 31, 2027)

MCLEAN COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD

Adam Reeves 20488 N. 1900 E. Rd., Towanda, IL

(One-year term scheduled to expire November 30, 2025)

PUBLIC AID COMMITTEE

Patricia Tilton, 6381 E. 535 North Rd., McLean, IL

(Two-year term scheduled to expire November 30, 2026)

PUBLIC AID COMMITTEE

Ruth Novosad 19128 Meander Way, Bloomington, IL

(Two-year term scheduled to expire November 30, 2026)

G. Approval of Resolutions of Congratulations and Commendations

1) None

H. Approval of Bills

7. Standing Committees

A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Elizabeth Johnston

1. Items to be presented for action:

a) Request for approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget as Recommended by the Executive Committee.

b) Request for Approval and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Authorize the Chairman and County Clerk to sign. (Roll Call Vote)

c) Request for Approval and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Full-Time Equivalent Positions Resolution and Authorize the Chairman and the County Clerk to sign. 178-179

d) Request Approval and Adoption of the 2024 Tax Levy Ordinance for McLean County and Authorize the Chairman and the County Clerk to sign (Roll Call Vote)

e) Request County Board Authorization to have the County Administrator Publish Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget Appropriation Ordinance and the 2024 Tax Levy Ordinance

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

B. FINANCE COMMITTEE – William Friedrich

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a) Request approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Compensation Plan

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

C. HEALTH COMMITTEE – Susan Schafer

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a) Request approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees, in the McLean County Code.

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

D. JUSTICE COMMITTEE – Chuck Erickson

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a) Request approval of an Award Letter for an Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Grant.

b) Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for Youth Diversion Collaboration between the Bloomington Police Department, Normal Police Department, McLean County Sheriff’s Department and the McLean County Juvenile Court Services.

c) Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Bloomington, Town of Normal and the County of McLean for 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award.

d) Request approval of an ILEAS Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Less Lethal Device Grant Agreement.

e) Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Counties of McLean and Logan for the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program.

f) Request approval of an Expansion Grant between Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and County of McLean.

2. Items to be Presented for Information

a) General Report

b) Other

E. PROPERTY COMMITTEE – Val Laymon

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a) None

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

F. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Lea Cline

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a) None

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

G. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Jim Rogal

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a) None

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

H. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Cassy Taylor

1. Items to be Presented for Action:

a. None

2. Items to be Presented for Information:

a) Other

8. Other Business and Communication

A. Recognition of outgoing County Board Members

9. Adjourn