Lake County Board Met June 8.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
1 21-0893
Special recognition of Judy Martini and her years of service to Lake County.
2 21-0896
Special recognition of Juneteenth in Lake County.
3 21-0880
Special recognition of June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
4 21-0903
Special recognition of June 2021 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
CHAIR'S REMARKS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 5 - 20)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
5 21-0895
Revised Minutes from April 13, 2021.
6 21-0914
Minutes from May 11, 2021.
*CLAIMS AGAINST LAKE COUNTY, IL*
7 21-0908
Claims against Lake County, Illinois for the month of May 2021.
*REPORTS*
8 21-0843
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of April, 2021.
9 21-0817
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of April 2021.
10 21-0831
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of April 2021.
*REAPPOINTMENTS*
11 21-0906
Resolution providing for the reappointments of Casey Cesnovar, Ann Maine, Tim Sashko, and Julie Simpson as members of the Lake County Board of Health.
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
12 21-0820
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $251,082.54 for the resurfacing of various roads in the Grant Township Road District, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 1.28 miles.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of two bids were received, ranging from $251,082.54 to $281,968.27, and the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son Company, in the amount of $251,082.54.
∙ This project is being funded by the Grant Township Road District.
∙ The Illinois Highway Code directs the County Board to let and award all Motor Fuel Tax funded projects for the township road districts and further directs the County Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates and provide general supervision over the construction work.
∙ This improvement is designated as Section 21-08000-01-GM.
13 21-0821
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc., Pingree Grove, Illinois, in the amount of $841,627.94 for the removal and replacement of pavement markings, and the removal and replacement of pavement markers on various County highways, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 120.62 centerline miles, and appropriating $1,010,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
∙ The County maintains 303 total centerline miles and 915 total lane miles of pavement markings and pavement markers for medians, lane lines, and cross walks.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of two bids were received, ranging from $841,627.94 to $1,997,430.10, and the lowest responsible bidder is Precision Pavement Markings, Inc., in the amount of $841,627.94.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 21-00000-15-GM.
14 21-0822
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Acura, Inc., Bensenville, Illinois, in the amount of $286,795.20 for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramp improvements on Cedar Lake Road, Gages Lake Road, and 9th Street, and appropriating $345,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ This work includes removing and replacing 48 curb ramps to meet current ADA standards.
∙ This work also includes performing traffic signal upgrades at the Gages Lake Road at Almond Road intersection, and the Gages Lake Road at Hunt Club Road intersection.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of seven bids were received, ranging from $286,795.20 to $444,029.50, and the lowest responsible bidder is Acura, Inc., with a contract amount of $286,795.20.
∙ This improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 20-00999-76-SW.
15 21-0823
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Alliance Contractors, Inc., Woodstock, Illinois, in the amount of $233,808.41 for sidewalk and curb ramp improvements at the Quentin Road at Illinois Route 22 intersection, and appropriating $281,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ This work includes sidewalk and curb ramp improvements constructed to meet current Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA) standards at all four intersection corners.
∙ This work will also include signal improvements and pavement markings to accommodate the pedestrian facilities at the intersection.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of six bids were received, ranging from $233,808.41 to $348,248.65, and the lowest responsible bidder is Alliance Contractors, Inc., with a contract amount of $233,808.41.
∙ The Village of Lake Zurich is responsible for 20 percent of the sidewalk extension cost and will own and maintain the sidewalk after construction in accordance with the Lake County Division of Transportation’s Non-Motorized Travel Policy.
∙ This improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 20-00090-16-SW.
16 21-0824
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Meade Electric Company, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $294,977.77 for the replacement of video detection systems, and appropriating $354,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ The County owns 178 traffic signals consisting of signal heads, controllers, and detection systems.
∙ This work includes the replacement of the video detection system at 13 intersections, maintenance of existing traffic signals, modifying existing controllers, removing existing traffic signal equipment, and all other incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of three bids were received, ranging from $294,977.77 to $498,429.41, and the lowest responsible bidder is Meade Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $294,977.77.
∙ This improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 21-00999-81-TL.
17 21-0833
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with IHC Construction Companies, LLC, Elgin, Illinois, in the amount of $235,650 for the Route 83 Force Main Realignment Project.
∙ Route 83 south of Route 22 has two force mains on the east side and one force
main on the west side of the road. A failure of one of the force mains occurred in late 2019 approximately 500 feet south of Route 22. The repair was hampered by a lack of shut off valves for the force main. This project will include the installation of a 13-foot-by-15-foot concrete vault for realignment, consolidation, and valving of the force mains to modernize piping for future maintenance.
∙ The County received bids from four contractors for this work ranging from $235,650 to $457,530. Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, IHC Construction Companies, LLC, who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $235,650.
∙ This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in the amount of $235,650.
18 21-0834
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with RHMG Engineers, Inc., Mundelein, Illinois in the amount of $214,028 to provide preliminary and final engineering services for a new 1.25-million-gallon water tower in the Wildwood Water System.
∙ The Wildwood Water System serves a population of approximately 14,000 in unincorporated areas including Third Lake, Mariners Cove, Arbor Vista, CLC and various retail/commercial establishments in the vicinity. The System receives Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA) at two delivery stations and the system requires additional storage capacity to protect users in the event of increased water demand or emergency circumstances.
∙ In 2019, Lake County Public Works sought engineering services for water facilities analysis, design, and construction oversight through a full Statement of Interest (SOI) competitive process. The selected firm for water facilities analysis, design and construction oversight was RHMG Engineers, Inc.
∙ Under the aforementioned contract, RHMG Engineers, Inc. recently completed a study to determine the required system storage and analyzed several locations for the construction of a new water tower since the existing John Mogg Tower Site is not large enough to accommodate a new water tower. The recommended location for a new water tower is a property owned by Lake County located on the south side of Gages Lake Road at Dady Court.
∙ This agreement is a continuation of the study and provides for preliminary and final engineering design services for the new 1.25 million-gallon water tower in the Wildwood Water System.
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
19 21-0726
Resolution declaring that the number of appeals annually filed with the Board of Review creates an emergency situation causing the need for an expanded Board of Review.
∙ This resolution recognizes that the three members of the Board of Review need additional assistance to complete the 2021 tax year hearings.
∙ This action must be done to allow the County Board Chair to appoint alternate members.
20 21-0872
Resolution authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Lake County Board, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 481 (MAP) Law Enforcement Division Sergeants Unit.
∙ This is a five-year agreement retroactive to December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2024 and covers approximately 15 employees in the Law Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Department.
∙ Wage differential will remain status quo, no additional monies put on wage table.
∙ As part of this contract, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day will become a fixed holiday.
REGULAR AGENDA
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
21 21-0905
Resolution extending the declaration of emergency due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lake County, Illinois until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State's declaration of emergency, but no longer than July 13, 2021.
∙ On March 9, 2020, Illinois’ State Governor announced a state of emergency decree in response to COVID-19.
∙ Lake County took immediate action to mitigate the local impact and ensure continuity of governmental operations through the issuance of a declaration of emergency proclamation on March 13, 2020. It activated community mitigation plans and expedited response time without circumventing constitutional protections of its citizens.
∙ Subsequent extensions were approved by the Lake County Board. On May 11, 2021 the Lake County Board further extended the declaration until the Governor of Illinois lifted the State’s declaration of emergency but no later than June 8, 2021. The resolution also called for the continued operation of the Lake County Emergency Operations Plan and Lake County Health Department Emergency Operations Plan, pursuant to Illinois law, for at least 14 days after the termination of the declaration of emergency proclamation.
∙ This resolution further extends the proclamation until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no later than July 13, 2021, so that Lake County, by and through its Emergency Management Agency and Health Department, may continue to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities. It suspends certain provisions and procedures for the conduct of county business in an effort to protect the health and safety of persons and provides emergency assistance pursuant to Illinois law.
22 21-0815
Resolution creating an Ad Hoc Chair’s Advisory Committee for the District 5 County Board Vacancy.
∙ The resignation of Judy Martini has created a vacancy in the District 5 seat.
∙ In accordance with Lake County’s Rules of Order and Operational Procedures, Appendix A, a vacant district seat Ad Hoc Advisory Committee shall be formed to assist the County Board Chair in the statutory obligations of filling a County Board vacancy.
∙ The Ad Hoc Committee will consist of the following: Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart (Chair), Lake County Board Vice Chair Mary Ross-Cunningham (Vice Chair), Lake County Board Member Linda Pedersen, Lake County Board Member Michael Danforth, and Chairman of the Lake County Republican Central
Committee (or designee) Mark Shaw.
∙ The Chair’s Advisory Committee for the District 5 County Board Vacancy shall be disbanded and defunct following an affirmative vote by the County Board on the appointment of a County Board Member for District 5.
23 21-0921
Resolution extending the Reapportionment Committee and the terms of its members.
∙ In February 2021, the County Board created the Reapportionment Committee to review the 2020 Census data and recommend a reapportionment plan for Lake County.
∙ The Reapportionment Committee would have ceased to exist upon the filing of its Reapportionment Plan with the County Clerk by July 1, 2021 or by the day after the first County Board meeting in July (July 14, 2021).
∙ Due to significant delays by the United States Census Bureau in providing Counties with 2020 Census data used for reapportionment, the Illinois General Assembly extended its reapportionment deadline.
∙ This resolution extends the Reapportionment Committee through December 31, 2021 or until such time as the 2021 Reapportionment Plan is filed with the Lake County Clerk.
24 21-0904
Resolution approving the submission of the United States Department of Housing an Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan (AAP) including $42,514 of additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
∙ Pursuant to Section IV.D.4. of the County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures (Board Rules), the Chair of the County Board may add committee items deemed time sensitive to the regular Board meeting agenda (without going through committee), with the concurrence of the Chair of the appropriate standing committee(s). Staff
∙ On February 25, 2021 Lake County received a Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 CDBG funding award from HUD in the amount of $2,884,928.
∙ On May 21, 2021 Lake County received notification from HUD that there was an error in the amount of FY 2021 funding and an additional $42,514 of CDBG funds was awarded to Lake County.
∙ The additional CDBG funds are insubstantial per the Lake County Citizens Participation Plan (CPP) and funding can be added in a streamlined process.
∙ The additional funds have been allocated to existing public service grantees ($6,377), the City of North Chicago ($2,437), the Debruler Company ($25,197) and CDBG program administration ($8,503).
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
25 21-0123
Board of Health Report.
26 21-0861
Joint resolution authorizing a five-year renewal of a delegation agreement through an Intergovernmental Delegation Agreement between the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Lake County for the solid waste management site inspection and enforcement program.
∙ The $123,411.96 per year will be used to support salaries, fringe benefits, operational supplies, computer equipment, contractual services, and training.
∙ On February 9, 1993, the County Board authorized the execution of a delegation agreement with the IEPA for a landfill inspection and enforcement program.
∙ There are 24 operating solid waste facilities and 22 closed landfills regulated under this agreement, with inspections and enforcement carried out by the Health Department pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the County.
∙ The current delegation agreement is set to expire June 30, 2021.
∙ IEPA has provided a renewal of the delegation agreement for a five-year period, through June 30, 2026.
∙ Funding for the inspection and enforcement program comes from the Solid Waste Management Tax Fund and an IEPA Enforcement Grant.
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
27 21-0825
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $1,269,187.97 for the resurfacing of 21st Street, from Delany Road to Illinois Route 173, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 2.03 miles, and appropriating $1,523,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of two bids were received, ranging from $1,269,187.97 to $1,350,720.32, and the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son Company, in the amount of $1,269,187.97.
∙ This resurfacing improvement has been identified within the County’s pavement management system and is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 19-00999-68-RS.
28 21-0826
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $3,576,769.19 for the resurfacing of 33rd Street from Illinois Route 131 to Galilee Avenue, Kenosha Road from 9th Street to Russell Road, and Russell Road from Lewis Avenue to Sheridan Road, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 4.4 miles, and appropriating $4,292,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of one bid was received, and the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son Company, in the amount of $3,576,769.19.
∙ This resurfacing improvement has been identified within the County’s pavement management system and is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 20-00999-72-RS.
29 21-0841
Ordinance amending the Lake County Temporary Emergency Public Nuisance Ordinance.
∙ The County Board first adopted the Lake County Temporary Emergency Public Nuisance Ordinance which temporarily banned open burning in the unincorporated area in May 2020 in recognition of the increased risk of negative health impacts from open burning on individuals infected with COVID-19. The County Board extended this ordinance through 2020 and reinstated it with certain exemptions on March 9, 2021. It is now set to expire on June 9, 2021.
∙ The temporary emergency ordinance was originally enacted specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, extending these restrictions on open burning of specified landscape waste beyond any declared emergency will continue to mitigate against COVID-related and any other negative health effects associated with open burning in the unincorporated area while the County explores options and alternatives for landscape waste disposal.
∙ This amended Temporary Public Nuisance Ordinance will continue to permit opening burning of specified landscape waste on unincorporated residential properties at specified times and on limited days, as well in those instances where the burning occurs at least 500’ to the nearest habitable structure. Exemptions for recreational fires, the use of self-contained outdoor burn devices under certain criteria, and prescribed habitat and ecological landscape burns have been retained.
∙ The amended extension will go into effect immediately upon Lake County Board adoption of Exhibit A and expire on October 12, 2021.
30 21-0832
Ordinance amending a change to Chapter 51: Water and Sewer Rates and Charges of the Lake County Code of Ordinances to authorize the Director of Public Works to effectuate rate increases of third-party service providers as appropriate.
∙ Chapter 51 of the Lake County Code of Ordinances establishes all water and sewer user rates and connection fees for the County’s water and sewer systems and is reviewed annually or as needed.
∙ Under the terms of Intergovernmental Agreements between the County and a few Villages (Fox Lake, Grayslake, and Libertyville), the Village can adjust its charges to the County when there is a rate adjustment for Village users. If the implementation of theses third-party pass-through charges is delayed and not charged to the customers, Lake County Public Works must still remit the increased payment to the service provider. To avoid the cost of delaying any third-party rate changes, the Department is requesting that the Director of Public Works (aka Superintendent) be authorized to effectuate pass-through fees and apply increases as the Department is notified.
∙ Modifications to 51.15 will permit the Director of Public Works to effectuate pass-through fees and apply increases at the end of the next appropriated billing cycle to allow for the timely collection and remittance of fees. Affected customers will be notified of such changes.
∙ In accordance with County Board Rules, the State’s Attorney has reviewed this ordinance prior to action by the County Board.
31 21-0860
Resolution amending the 2019 Lake County Solid Waste Management Plan, clarifying intent of the plan regarding which entities must have host agreements amended or extended.
∙ The County’s Waste Management Plan was adopted in 1989 as the Solid Waste Management Plan and has delegated the updating of this plan to the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO).
∙ The plan was most recently amended in 2019, which resulted in the addition of a new section related to developing a circular economy plan and implementation.
∙ After a recent review it was determined that additions were necessary to provide clarity related to Host Community Benefit Agreements.
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
32 21-0812
Resolution authorizing a contract with Mesirow Insurance Services, Chicago, Illinois, for insurance broker services for a two year period, plus renewals, in the annual amount of $73,900.
∙ The current contract for insurance broker services for Lake County expires on July 14, 2021.
∙ Based on the continuing need for these services, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was extended to 18 vendors and sealed proposals were received from three vendors.
∙ Based on the criteria set forth in the RFP, the evaluation committee selected Mesirow Insurance Services, Chicago, Illinois, as the most favorable proposal for Lake County.
∙ The two-year contract, with three additional one-year renewals, will cost the County an estimated annual amount of $73,900.
Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation of $1,000,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to continue food distribution and housing programs needed in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
∙ The ARPA was signed into law on March 11, 2021. On May 19, 2021 the County received $67,646,879, half of the amount the County will receive in total from the US Treasury.
∙ Funds are required to be used for: (1) COVID-19 Response or Negative Economic Impacts, (2) Premium Pay for Eligible Works, (3) Recoupment of Lost Revenue, or (4) Investments in Water, Sewer and Broadband Infrastructure during a period from March 3, 2021 to December 31, 2024.
∙ Under the County’s previously approved Lake County CARES Act Plan, a number of programs were initiated to support our residents and communities in the areas of Food Distribution and Housing Support. Some of these programs continue and need additional funding to ensure continuity throughout Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.
∙ An emergency appropriation of $1,000,000 is recommended by staff to continue funding food and housing support programs in Lake County.
∙ County purchasing requirements will be followed for program execution and consultant guidance will be requested where necessary to ensure compliance.
∙ Authority to spend appropriated funds and execute any and all agreements with partners related to this allocation and distribution of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds is delegated to the County Administrator or their designee(s).
*NEW APPOINTMENTS*
34 21-0727
Resolution appointing additional qualified alternate members to the Board of Review.
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND MEMBER REMARKS
35 21-0913
For Information Only - Reappointment of Judith Zemeske and Jeffrey Blair as trustees of the Lakeside Cemetery Association.
∙ The Cemetery Association Act provides that Cemetery Association Boards are to be appointed by the County Board Chair. The Act does not require County Board approval.
∙ The terms of Philip A. Dane and Judith Zemeski as trustees of the Lakeside Cemetery Association will expire on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
∙ The Lake County Board Chair is appointing Philip A. Dane and Judith Zemeski as trustees to the Lakeside Cemetery Association for terms expiring on Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
∙ The Lakeside Cemetery Association Board oversees the finances and operations of the cemetery. Lakeside Cemetery Association currently maintains over 6,000 burial plots and has 3,200 burial plots scheduled to open this summer. The Association is a non-profit organization and is funded privately by burial fees and private donations.
Adjourn this Regular June 2021 Session of the County Board of Lake County until July 13, 2021.
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