MCHENRY COUNTY COUNTY BOARD MINUTES JUNE 21, 2016 Regular Meeting County Board Conference Room 7:00 PM 667 Ware Rd, Administration Building, Woodstock, IL 60098 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman of the Board - Joseph Gottemoller (District 3) District 1 District 2 District 3 Yvonne Barnes James Heisler Joseph Gottemoller Andrew Gasser Jeffrey Thorsen Donald Kopsell Anna May Miller Donna Kurtz Nick Provenzano Robert Nowak Michael Walkup District 4 District 5 District 6 Sue Draffkorn Tina Hill Michele Aavang John Hammerand John Jung Jr Diane Evertsen Robert Martens Sr Michael Rein Larry Smith Charles Mary McCann 3. INVOCATION OR PERSONAL REMARKS - BOB MARTENS 4. INTRODUCTORY ROLL CALL Mr. Rein made a motion seconded by Mr. Kopsell to allow Ms. Aavang to participate via phone remotely as she is at a meeting of the Farm Bureau down in McLean County. On a unanimous voice vote the motion passed. PRESENT: Thorsen, Aavang (Remote), Barnes, Draffkorn, Evertsen, Gasser, Gottemoller, Miller, Nowak, Provenzano, Rein, Schofield, Skala, Smith, Walkup, ABSENT: Also present was Parliamentarian Sarah Dzurik. 5. ADOPT THE AGENDA Chairman Gottemoller noted a scrivener's error on packet page 265 there is a line under Background and Discussion that was removed from the Resolution and should be removed from this memo attached, it reads "As pension reform has moved forward and the documenting of the required time has become more challenging," Change noted and will be corrected. Mr. Gasser made a motion seconded by Ms. Kurtz to Adopt the Agenda with this one change noted. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Chairman Gottemoller was informed of a scrivener's error of having Mr. Koehler's name rather than Mr. Thorsen's name on the listing of board members names. This has already been corrected. Mr. Thorsen corrected verbiage on the May 3rd minutes which are noted and will be corrected. McHenry County Page 1 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Apr 5, 2016 9:00 AM Mr. Martens made a motion seconded by Mr. Heisler to approve the above-named County Board minutes. ACCEPTED BY VOICE 2. County Board - Regular Meeting - Apr 19, 2016 7:00 PM Mr. Martens made a motion seconded by Mr. Heisler to approve the above-named County Board minutes. ACCEPTED BY VOICE 3. County Board - Regular Meeting - May 3, 2016 9:00 AM Mr. Martens made a motion seconded by Mr. Heisler to approve the above-named County Board minutes. Mr. Thorsen said under item #17, 16.2 B2 it is written that he said the overall budget is decreasing but he was corrected and had said he was witnessing that the budget was increasing and was corrected by the Chairman and told that the levy had actually been decreasing because of an accounting issue with the debt service that we're going to request through the levy for this fiscal year. It should say that he witnessed that the budget was increasing and he was corrected and told that the levy was actually decreasing because of an accounting issue of the debt service being requested through the levy for this fiscal year. ACCEPTED BY VOICE 4. County Board - Regular Meeting - May 17, 2016 7:00 PM Mr. Martens made a motion seconded by Mr. Heisler to approve the above-named County Board minutes. ACCEPTED BY VOICE 7. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS / REPORTS Chairman Gottemoller gave the following report: Welcome summer! 8. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Ms. Barnes said she attended the Emergency Medication Dispensing Drill with two of her children last week and said it was an excellent experience and encouraged others to attend in the future. EMA, Health Dept, Law Enforcement personnel and the volunteers did a great job and everything was well organized. Mr. Walkup said last night he attended a meeting of the Dorr Township Republican Committeemen and they voted to adopt a Resolution as Algonquin Township Committeemen about a month earlier to oppose nepotism in government. He said he will be asking this summer that we approve a similar Resolution. This issue came up about a year ago and we don't have the power as a County to regulate what is done in the offices of the independently elected officials. Problems can arise because if there are relatives in the chain of command where people may be reluctant to come forward with information until things have grown into something larger where the County could face litigation and legal expenses. He feels that we McHenry County Page 2 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
need to take up this issue and make a firm stand and impress upon our legislators to give the County some authority over some of these offices so we aren't in the position of being subjected to liability without having any ability to control the situation. Ms. Kurtz said she attended Congressman Hultgren's Small Business Forum today and she was impressed with the turnout and the presentation and information received. She will be sharing the information she received with the Workforce Investment Board. She asked the Chair of the Legislative Committee who helped set up this Forum if we could look at the House Bill that the Congressman has established as something that we would be supporting. 9. SPECIAL RECOGNITION / REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Eagle Scout Resolution - June 21, 2016 A motion and a second was made to approve the following Eagle Scout recognitions: Konrad Stewart of Huntley Troop #167 Nevin Wood of Crystal Lake Troop #161 ADOPTED BY VOICE 2. Proclamation Acknowledging the Members of McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society A motion and a second was made to approve the above-named Proclamation. APPROVED BY VOICE 10. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PETITIONS (3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH) 1. Zoning Consent Agenda 1. #2015-007 - Gavers - Seneca Twp - A1-A1C (needs majority vote of members present to pass) 2. #2015-017 - Lehman's Lakeside RV Resort, LLC - Coral/Riley Twps - A1-A1CV (needs majority vote of members present to pass) McHenry County Page 3 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
3. #2015-040 - Emerick - Riley Twp - A1/A1C-A2 (needs 13 votes in favor to pass) 4. #2016-003 - MWG Holdings, LLC/Grismer - Coral Twp - A1-A2 (needs 13 votes in favor to pass) 5. #2016-007 - St. Patrick Church of Hartland - Hartland Twp - A1-A1C (needs majority vote of members present to pass) 6. #2016-015 - Bogolin/Butler - Dorr Twp - E3-E3V (needs majority vote of members present to pass) McHenry County Page 4 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
11. PLATS 2. Zoning Regular Agenda 3. Zoning Unfinished Business 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Gottemoller explained the rules of public comment. The following people spoke: Edgar Rodriguez of Woodstock regarding Pensions Bob Anderson of Wonder Lake regarding Pensions, Tax Levy, Benefits, Prevailing Wage Cathy Johnson of Marengo regarding Hiring a Water Specialist for the County Scott Gessert of Woodstock for Ballot Initiative on Gun Control Noting no others wishing to speak public comment was closed. 13. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. APPOINTMENTS 15. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN UPDATES / LIAISON REPORTS Ms. Schofield said on behalf of the RPC thank you to those who attended and gave feedback on their plan to date. The Plan is online and comments can be given there under 2030 and Beyond. July 1st will be the date that the comment section will be closing. She encouraged everyone to give feedback. Ms. Hill said members' have at their desk the self-evaluation from Administrator Austin. She asked that everyone read that and give any feedback you might have to her or anyone else on the Management Service Committee. At their next meeting they will be discussing on how they want to proceed with his evaluation. Mr. Gasser said that the McHenry County Patriot Run will take place on Sunday and encouraged members to support this cause. 16. ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Gottemoller asked if anyone wished to remove an item. Ms. Evertsen removed 16.2 B2 and K1. A motion and a second was made to approve the Routine Consent Agenda with two items removed. McHenry County Page 5 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] Robert Martens Sr Andrew L Gasser Hammerand, Heisler, Hill, Jung Jr., Kopsell, Kurtz, Martens Sr, McCann, Miller, Nowak, Provenzano, Rein, Schofield, Skala, Smith, Walkup, 1. Receipt of Statutory Reports and Placed on File A. County Clerk 1. County Clerk June Report B. Emergency Management Agency 1. EMA Monthly Report for May C. Public Defender 1. Public Defenders - May Monthly Report D. County Recorder 1. Recorder Board Report May 2016 E. Sheriff's Report 1. Sheriffs Report F. Treasurer's Report 1. Treasurer Report April 2016 2. Approve the Following Recommendations A. Facilities 1. Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to the A-1 Roofing Company Contract for the Government Center Roof Replacement Project B. Finance and Audit 1. Resolution Authorizing Emergency Appropriations in the Circuit Clerk Operations & Administration Fund and Court Automation Fund for the Final Licensing Payment to Mentis Technology for their aismartbench Application for the Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit ** 2. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Modification to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Performance Grant #15EMAMCHEN and an Emergency Appropriation to the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency FY2016 Budget ** McHenry County Page 6 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
C. Human Resources D. Law and Justice E. Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs 1. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the 2016 McHenry County Legislative Program F. Liquor and License G. Management Services 1. Resolution Setting the Holiday Schedule for 2017 2. Resolution Amending Resolution R-9802-12-29 to Eliminate County Board Members' Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Effective December 1, 2016 H. Natural and Environmental Resources I. Planning and Development J. Public Health and Human Services K. Transportation REMOVED FROM ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA 3. 5122 : 16.2 B2 Homeless Management Information System Grant A motion and a second was made to approve the above-named Resolution. Chairman Gottemoller asked for any discussion. Several members had concerns about the County taking on this issue and grant and felt that some other charitable organization should be handling this, possibly one that is a 501(C)(3). It was pointed out that this grant is money paid by our tax payers and if we don't accept this grant our money will be given to another entity. Many acknowledged the need for the funds and being able to help the homeless of our County but felt if the County is going to handle this it should be for a short term and should seek other organizations to take it on. Pioneer Center was the last to handle this however they are no longer in the position to do this and will be signing over the funds to McHenry County should the Board agree on this that have already been allocated to them. Salvation Army was another entity who has worked with this in the past and the County will talk with them about the possibility of doing so again. ADOPTED [18 TO 6] Donald C Kopsell Aavang, Draffkorn, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Hill, Jung Jr., Kopsell, Kurtz, Martens Sr, McCann, Miller, Nowak, Rein, Schofield, Skala, Smith, Walkup NAYS: Thorsen, Barnes, Evertsen, Gasser, Provenzano, 4. 5142 : 16.2 K1 Section 5310 Continuation Funding Application for MCRide Transit A motion and a second was made to approve the above-named Resolution. McHenry County Page 7 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
Chairman Gottemoller asked for any discussion. Ms. Evertsen said when she looks at the cost the County is paying to provide this service she cannot support this. ADOPTED [20 TO 4] Anna May Miller Tina Hill Thorsen, Aavang, Barnes, Draffkorn, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Hill, Jung Jr., Kopsell, Martens Sr, McCann, Miller, Nowak, Provenzano, Rein, Schofield, Skala, Smith, Walkup NAYS: Evertsen, Gasser, Kurtz, 17. ORDINANCES 1. For Review 2. For Action A. Ordinance Setting Reasonable Fees for Maintenance, Testing and Expenses Related to Mandatory Drug Testing, Alcohol Testing and Electronic Monitoring ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] Andrew L Gasser Robert Nowak 3. Waive - 30 Day Review 1. Ordinance Adopting the Prevailing Wage Rates Ms. McCann made a motion seconded by Ms. Miller to Waive the 30-day review for this Ordinance. Chairman Gottemoller asked for any discussion. Many board members were against waiving the 30-day review however due to the laws and timeline of when this has to be approved by others were in favor. Chairman Gottemoller asked for a roll call vote. The following members responded aye: Martens, McCann, Miller, Nowak, Provenzano, Rein, Schofield, Smith, Walkup,, Aavang, Evertsen, Gasser, Hammerand, Heisler, Kopsell, Kurtz and Gottemoller. Nays: Skala, Thorsen, Barnes, Draffkorn, Hill and Jung. The vote being eighteen (18) ayes and six (6) nays the motion to waive 30-day review has passed. A motion and a second was made to approve the Prevailing Wage Rates. Chairman Gottemoller asked for any discussion on the motion to approve. Ms. Schofield said after the last meeting she met with several unions about this and said she will be voting for this because it is the law. Ms. Miller said she will be doing the same because it is the law. McHenry County Page 8 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM
Ms. Hill said she will be voting no to show that she is not in support of this law. Mr. Gasser added that just because it's the law doesn't mean it's right and he will also be voting against this. Noting no further discussion a roll call vote was taken. ADOPTED [10 TO 14] Anna May Miller Aavang, Draffkorn, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Jung Jr., Kopsell, McCann, Miller, Nowak, Schofield NAYS: Thorsen, Barnes, Evertsen, Gasser, Heisler, Hill, Kurtz, Martens Sr, Provenzano, Rein, Skala, Smith, Walkup, 18. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Austin gave the following report: We've taken another step in working with the Council of Governments and trying to inventory and identify areas where all of our bigger city governments are collaborating. We are getting into our budget process and are asking all of the departments to talk about areas where they can do some collaboration and maybe some privatization. He asked everyone to take a look at the Economic Development Newsletter that was sent out last week. It has good highlights of things going on right now. We are looking at having a Capital Plan COW on Friday July 8th or 15th. We're working on putting together a radio show for county government on Huntley radio. We've been given a slot to do once every other month. The first one is Thursday at 5:30 pm. Jim will be the host of the 27 minute show where he will talk about County Administration having Mr. Austin as the guest. They will get a link posted so that everyone can listen to it. This is another good way to reach out to residents. He's heard from multiple sources this afternoon that Secretary Blankenhorn (IDOT Secretary) is shutting down all IDOT projects at the end of this month and as of tomorrow they aren't allowed to turn any more dirt or do anything disruptive. That would be about 25,000 construction jobs stopped until there is a State budget in place. He and his wife will be running on Sunday in the Patriot Run. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY) 20. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Kopsell made a motion seconded by Ms. Miller to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. declared the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Dated and approved in Woodstock IL this 19th day of July, 2016. Chairman Gottemoller ATTEST: s/ Joseph Gottemoller Joseph Gottemoller, Chairman s/ Mary E. McClellan Mary E. McClellan, County Clerk McHenry County Page 9 Updated 7/20/2016 9:20 AM