Lake County Committee of the Whole met May 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Hart called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present 18 - Member Hart, Member Cunningham, Member Barr, Member Carlson, Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Martini, Member Pedersen, Member Rummel, Member Simpson, Member Taylor, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent 3 - Member Didech, Member Paxton and Member Vealitzek
Others present:
Ryan Amber, Sheriff's Office
Chris Blanding, Information Technology
Krista Braun, Planning, Building and Development
Alex Carr, Communications
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jodi Gingiss, Community Development
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Rosemary Heilemann, League of Women Voters
Holly Kim, Treasurer
Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services
Ty Kovach, Lake County Forest Preserve District
Lisa Kritz, Health Department
John Light, Health Department
Larry Mackey, Health Department
Bernard Malkov, Information Technology
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Lawrence Oliver, Sheriff's Office
Steve Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Tim Sashko, Health Department
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services
Micah Thornton, Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Arin Thrower, Communications
Cassandra Torstenson, County Administrator's Office
Markus Vassyl, Treasurer's Office
Blanca Vela-Schneider, County Administrator's Office
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Rodney Worden, Public Works
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice-Chair Cunningham led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
4. Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
5. Chair's Remarks
Chart Hart had no remarks.
6. Old Business
There was no old business to discuss.
7. New Business
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
7.1 20-0401
Minutes from February 7, 2020
A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Clark, to approve the minutes. Motion carried by voice vote.
Aye: 18 - Member Hart, Member Cunningham, Member Barr, Member Carlson, Member Clark, Member Danforth, Member Durkin, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Kyle, Member Maine, Member Martini, Member Pedersen, Member Rummel, Member Simpson, Member Taylor, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
Absent: 3 - Member Didech, Member Paxton and Member Vealitzek Regular Agenda
7.2 20-0436
Update on Coronavirus by Lake County Health Department.
Lisa Kritz, Health Department, and Tim Sashko, Board of Health President, provided an update regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Resource information is available to Board Members for reference regarding issues related to COVID-19. The Health Department has been working with the Illinois Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has daily briefings with Lake County's Emergency Management Agency and County Administrator's Office regarding emergency preparedness.
The Health Department is monitoring 92 people who have traveled abroad. They are in self-quarantine but are communicating daily with the Health Department. It is expected that there will be a surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks. Staff is looking at temporary housing, emergency services, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to address the surge. Municipalities are urged to review their emergency management plans.
Board of Health President Sashko reviewed important steps that the public can take to help contain the virus and recommended that the public limit contact with others by practicing social distancing and maintaining a minimum of six feet apart. The 211 system is now active. It has the capacity to handle 1,800 calls per month and currently averages between 400 and 500 calls.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe when someone becomes infected and exhibits symptoms, and its transmittal rate. Larry Mackey, Health Department, reported that there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted from human to animal, but because COVID-19 is a relatively new virus, this issue still needs to be studied.
Health Department representatives reviewed what is known about COVID-19.
7.3 20-0061
Review of County Board Agenda.
Chair Hart reviewed items one and two, and introduced Maura Altenberg who, if the County Board approves, will fill District 20's vacancy.
Special Recognition/Presentations - Chair Hart reviewed items three through five.
Consent Agenda
Chair Hart reviewed items six through 11.
Reappointments - Chair Hart reviewed items 12 and 13.
Health and Community Services Committee - Member Carlson reviewed item 14.
Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee - Member Durkin reviewed items 15 through 23. Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation Director, reviewed item 22 and noted that the Newport Township Fire Protection District needs to operate a temporary, auxiliary station to ensure public safety due to the 90 day intersection closure at Wadsworth Road and Dilleys Road.
Financial and Administrative Committee - Member Frank reviewed item 24 through 29. RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing, indicated that item 28 is preventative maintenance work for emergency back-up generators.
Regular Agenda
Lake County Board - Chair Hart reviewed items 30 and 31, noting that details regarding item 30 would be further discussed at the end of the meeting.
Law and Judicial Committee - Vice-Chair Cunningham reviewed item 32.
Health and Community Service Committee - Chair Hart reviewed item 33.
Public Works, Planning, and Transportation Committee - Member Durkin reviewed items 34 through 38.
Financial and Administrative committee - Chair Hart reported that there will be reports from Lake County Partners and Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau (items 39 and 40). Member Frank reviewed item 41. Holly Kim, Treasurer, reported that Beth Malloy served as a third-party contract manager for iasWorld but recently eliminated its Tyler Division. The contractor hired by Beth Malloy, who helped Lake County implement its system, will now provide ongoing management and consulting services to Lake County as an independent contractor.
Lake County Board - Chair Hart returned to item 30 and reviewed the proposed amendments that were suggested by the State's Attorney's Office. Discussion ensued regarding the timing of the relinquishment of an existing liquor license as it relates to a prospective buyer.
8. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter in Executive Session.
9. County Administrator's Report
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, thanked Rodney Worden for his service as Public Works Director. Austin McFarlane will serve as Interim Public Works Director until the vacancy is filled.
Member Martini inquired about a pending appointment. Staff will look into this and, if necessary, amend the agenda accordingly.
10. Members' Remarks
There were no remarks from members.
11. Adjournment
Chair Hart adjourned the meeting at 10:01 a.m. Next Meeting: April 10, 2020
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