JO DAVIESS COUNTY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 13, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson of the Jo Daviess County Board, RJ Winkelhake, called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Jo Daviess County Board Room, Jo Daviess County Courthouse, Galena, Illinois. ROLL CALL was answered as follows: Present-Steve Allendorf, Brandon Behlke, Bill Bingham, Robert Heuerman, Don Hill, Randy Jobgen, John Lang, Steve McIntyre, John Schultz, Ron Smith, Scott Toot, LaDon Trost, Martin Werner, RJ Winkelhake and Don Zillig. Present: 15. Absent-Maryanne Bennett and Richard Dittmar. Absent: 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairperson Winkelhake. THE INVOCATION and thought for the day were given by Bill Bingham. AGENDA ITEM I CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda was approved as attached following a motion made by Brandon Behlke and seconded by Randy Jobgen. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes-Steve Allendorf, Brandon Behlke, Bill Bingham, Robert Heuerman, Don Hill, Randy Jobgen, Steve McIntyre, John Schultz, Ron Smith, Scott Toot, LaDon Trost, Martin Werner, RJ Winkelhake and Don Zillig. Ayes: 14. Abstain-John Lang. Abstain: 1. Absent- Maryanne Bennett and Richard Dittmar. Absent: 2. AGENDA ITEM II - CITIZENS COMMENTS Gerald Podraza spoke on the subject of bringing the Amtrak passenger train service back to the County. He reported that he is asking Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County and Winnebago County to pass resolutions allowing an advisory question to appear on the November 2018 ballot. AGENDA ITEM III - UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the board at this time. AGENDA ITEM IV - NEW BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Chandra Ravada, from East Central Intergovernmental Association gave a presentation on US Highway 20 Safety/Performance Corridor showing data and results. The Economic Development Presentation by Daniel Payette from Blackhawk Hills Regional Council was not given since Mr. Payette was not able to attend the meeting. Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District has requested an increase in the tax rate for Special Service Area #6. Chairperson Winkelhake said the issue is being reviewed to see what the process is for increasing a Special Service Area tax rate. EXECUTIVE: A committee recommendation to approve revisions to the Jo Daviess County Performance Management/Performance Evaluations/Employee Merit Pay Policy as recommended by the Personnel Review Committee were approved following a committee motion made by Brandon Behlke.
Page 2 of 6 A committee recommendation to approve revisions to the Jo Daviess County New Position Classification/Reclassification Review Policy as recommended by the Personnel Review Committee were approved following a committee motion made by Brandon Behlke. A request from Chief County Assessment Officer, Donna Berlage, to combine two part-time Deputy Assessment Officer positions into one full-time Deputy Assessment Officer position was approved following a committee motion made by Brandon Behlke. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY: This committee had no business to bring before the board. FINANCE, TAX & BUDGETS: Agenda item F1 under Finance, Tax and Budgets was removed from the agenda and did not need to be addressed. A motion to approve the following FY2017 line item transfer requests in the amount of $4,490.00 was made by Steve Allendorf and seconded by Randy Jobgen. a. Transfer of $4,490.00 Tourism Promotion 027-45161-405 Salaries Overtime to 027-45161-412 Unemployment Insurance. A motion to approve the following FY2018 line item transfer requests in the amount of $9,224.86 was made by Steve Allendorf and seconded by Brandon Behlke. a. Transfer of $4,000.00 from Safety Building 001-41122-603 Operating Supplies to 001-41122-604 Computer Supplies. b. Transfer of $2,475.00 from Safety Building 001-41122-711 Utilities to 001-41122-604 Computer Supplies. c. Transfer of $751.86 from States Attorney 001-42134-990 Interfund Transfer to 001-42134- 810 Equipment Purchase. d. Transfer of $651.00 from Animal Control 020-44154-405 Salaries Overtime to 020-44154- 412 Unemployment Insurance. e. Transfer of $1,347.00 Tourism Promotion 027-45161-918 GGMI/H-M Tax Contract to 027-45161-412 Unemployment Insurance. f. Transfer of $1,500.00 from 911 Fund 007-41128-901 Contingency to 007-41128-701 Maintenance Service. This brings the claims paid in March 2018 to $314,470.24. The balance for the Contingency Fund as of January 31, 2018 is $331,833.71. A resolution to include cash payments related to health Insurance as IMRF earnings was approved following a committee motion made by John Schultz. Agenda item F7 under Finance, Tax and Budget was removed from the agenda and was not addressed at this meeting.
Page 3 of 6 DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING: This committee had no business to bring before the board at this time. PUBLIC WORKS: A supplemental Motor Fuel Tax resolution for the County Engineer s Salary, IMRF and FICA to be paid from line item 006-43142-431 IMRF, line item 006-43142-421 Social Security and line item 006-43142-422 Medicare was approved following a committee motion made by Randy Jobgen. A Motor Fuel Tax resolution for the County Engineer s Salary, IMRF and FICA to be paid from line item 006-43142-431 IMRF, line item 006-43142-421 Social Security and line item 006-43142-422 Medicare was approved following a committee motion made by Randy Jobgen. LAW ENFORCEMENT & COURTS: The emergency purchase of a 2018 Durango Special Service AWD at a total cost of $28,525.00 plus license plates, title and document fees from Barkau Automotive, Stockton, Illinois was approved following a committee motion made by Bill Bingham. An amendment/modification to the Blanding Landing contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with an increase in annual compensation from $2,520.82 to $2,707.88 was approved following a committee motion made by Bill Bingham. A new commissary service system agreement for the jail with Stellar Services, LLC and to terminate the agreement with Swanson Services was approved following a committee motion made by Bill Bingham. Bill Bingham, the Public Works Chairperson, reported that no immediate action was needed concerning a preliminary plan for the installation of a taller radio tower at the Menominee-Dunleith fire station to address communications issues for the FY2019 budget. SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL: This committee had no business to bring before the board. PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: A Special Use Permit for an existing concrete business, Weber Concrete, Steve and Kimberly Weber, owners, for property located at 8101 Badger Road, East Dubuque, was approved with the understanding that the north entry drive will be closed within 90 days, following a motion made by John Lang and seconded by Ron Smith. A Special Use Permit for a commercial dog kennel for Canine State of Mind, Sasha N. Armstrong and Michael W. Armstrong, owners, at 10198 S. Crazy Hollow Road, Hanover, was approved following a motion made by Brandon Behlke and seconded by Steve McIntyre. The motion carried voice vote.
Page 4 of 6 LEGISLATIVE: This committee had no business to bring before the board. OTHER COMMITTEES AND BOARDS: GRANT ADMINISTRATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: An application for the State FY19 Federal Section 5311 Transportation Grant was approved following a motion made by John Lang and seconded by Brandon Behlke. An annual Ordinance to authorize the provision of public transportation in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, was approved following a motion made by John Lang and seconded by Brandon Behlke. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes-Steve Allendorf, Brandon Behlke, Bill Bingham, Robert Heuerman, Don Hill, Randy Jobgen, John Lang, Steve McIntyre, John Schultz, Ron Smith, Scott Toot, LaDon Trost, Martin Werner, RJ Winkelhake and Don Zillig. Ayes: 15. Nays: 0. Absent-Maryanne Bennett and Richard Dittmar. Absent: 2. A resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute and file on behalf of the County the FY19 Federal Section 5311 Transportation Grant application and to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Department and FTA in connection with such application for said grant, and amend such agreement, if necessary in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of Section 5311 was approved following a motion made by John Lang and seconded by Randy Jobgen A resolution authorizing acceptance of the Special Warranty, agreeing to the terms and conditions regarding fair and equitable arrangements to protect the interests of employees affected by such assistance, for the State FY19 Federal Section 5311 Transportation Grant, was approved following a motion made by John Lang and seconded by Brandon Behlke. A recommendation to approve an application for the State FY19 State Downstate Operating Assistance Program Transportation Grant was approved following a motion made by John Lang and seconded by John Schultz. AGENDA ITEM V - BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS RJ Winkelhake informed the board that he is still accepting suggestions for Ethics Commission Board members. Ron Smith said the Development and Planning Committee is reviewing the revolving loans application. Ron also reminded board members that the Enterprise Zone application will be up for renewal and the whole County will be evaluated. John Lang expressed concern with the collection of the hotel/motel tax and said GGMI may be out of compliance and needs to work with the County on the issue. John also stated he was concerned about the several open county board seats of members not seeking re-election. Chairperson Winkelhake reported that GGMI is in the process of interviewing for a new director and he has asked the interim director to come to the June County Board meeting.
Page 5 of 6 AGENDA ITEM VI - CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizens comments at this time. AGENDA ITEM VII - CLOSED SESSION The board had no reason to enter into closed session at this time. AGENDA ITEM VIII - POSSIBLE ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION No action was needed since the board did not enter into closed session. AGENDA ITEM IX - ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned following a motion made by Steve McIntyre and seconded by Randy Jobgen. The motion to adjourn carried by voice vote. Chairperson Winkelhake adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Jo Daviess County Board Room, Jo Daviess County Courthouse, Galena, Illinois.
Page 6 of 6 JO DAVIESS COUNTY BOARD CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED MARCH 13, 2018 MINUTES APPROVAL 1. County Board meeting minutes from the February 13, 2018 meeting. APPPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment of Patrick Keleher as a trustee of the Scales Mound Fire Protection District for a three-year term ending April 30, 2021. 2. Appointment of Sharon Randecker as a trustee of the Elizabeth Community Fire Protection District for a three-year term ending April 30, 2021. 3. Appointment of Bruce Strohacker as a trustee of the Apple River Fire Protection District for a three-year term ending April 30, 2021. 4. Appointment of John Williston as a trustee of the Warren Area Fire Protection District for a threeyear term ending April 30, 2021. 5. Appointment of Robert Wallenhorst as a trustee of the Dunleith-Menominee Fire Protection district for a three-year term ending April 30, 2021. 6. Appointment of John Hay as the Ethics Advisor for Jo Daviess County. CLAIMS 1. Claims approval in the amount of $314,470.24 as follows: i. $228,098.78 (Regular Claims) ii. iii. $34,859.97 (Utilities) $6,488.00 (Emergency Claims) IDES Animal Control $651.00 IDES - Tourism $5,837.00 iv. $149.41 (Travel Reimbursements) John Lang $149.41 v. $44,874.08 (GGMI Hotel/Motel Tax Reimbursement) 2. Emergency Telephone Systems Board Fund claims in the amount of $5,753.03 3. Sheriff s Forfeiture Fund claims in the amount of $166.96