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Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee Met May 6

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Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee Met May 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order 

Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. 

2. Pledge of Allegiance 

Chair Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

3. Roll Call of Members

Present 5 -  Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek

Absent 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

Others present: 

Barbara Adams, Donahue and Rose 

Marah Altenberg, County Board 

Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology 

Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation 

Erin Cartwright-Weinstein, Circuit Court Clerk 

Carissa Casbon, County Board 

Kristy Cechini, County Board Office 

Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office 

Angela Cooper, Court Administration 

Mary Ross-Cunningham, County Board 

Dave Dato, Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board 

James Dunning, Village of Vernon Hills 

Andrew Frohlich, Harmony House Counsel 

Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office  

Robert Glueckert, Chief County Assessor's Office 

Bill Guessford, Harmony Housing 

RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing 

Don Hansen, Village of Mundelein 

Sandy Hart, County Board 

Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office 

Susannah Heitger, Crowe LLP 

Krista Kennedy, Finance and Administrative Services 

Holly Kim, Treasurer 

Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services 

Patrick Kreis, Regional 911 Operations Committee Chair 

Angelo Kyle, County Board 

Kristen LaManna, Resident 

John Light, Human Resources 

Ann Maine, County Board 

Bernard Malkov, Sheriff's Office 

Vasyl Markus, Treasurer's Office 

Kent McKenzie, Sheriff's Office 

Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office 

Robert Neal, Tyler Technologies 

Brenda O'Connell, Planning, Building and Development 

Robin O'Connor, County Clerk 

Stephen Rice, State's Attorney's Office 

Gina Roberts, County Board  

Mark Pfister, Health Department 

Ryan Pinter, Information Technology 

Tacuma Robinson, Harmony House 

Catherine Sbarra, County Board 

Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development 

Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services 

Cassandra Torstenson, County Administrator's Office 

Anthony Vega, Sheriff's Office 

Blanca Vela-Schneider, County Administrator's Office 

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development 

Teri White, State's Attorney's Office 

Steve Winnecke, Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board 

4. Addenda to the Agenda 

Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office, requested item 8.41 be moved directly after  Consent Agenda. 

The Committee provided general consensus to move item 8.41 directly after the  Consent Agenda. 

5. Public Comment (Items Not on the Agenda) 

There were no public comments for items not on the agenda. 

6. Chair's Remarks 

Chair Frank had no remarks. 

7. Unfinished Business 

There was no unfinished business. 

8. New Business 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.19) 

*APPROVAL OF MINUTES* 

8.1 21-0691 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.2 21-0743 

Minutes from April 8, 2021. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES* 

8.3 21-0703 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $170,000 for the Illinois  Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.4 21-0704 

Joint resolution accepting the Northwestern University grant and authorizing an  emergency appropriation in the amount of $32,500 for the Keep It Up grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.5 21-0705 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $7,056 for the Crisis  Residential grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.6 21-0706 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $6,744 for the Crisis Staffing  grant. 

Attachments: Crisis Staffing 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.7 21-0707 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $17,250 for the Drop In  Center grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.8 21-0708 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $2,097 for the Juvenile  Justice grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.9 21-0709 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,820 for the Mental Health  Community Integrated Living Arrangement grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.10 21-0710 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $2,200 for the Outpatient  Fitness and Restoration grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.11 21-0711 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $902 for the Psychiatric  Medication grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.12 21-0712 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,465 for the Supervised  Residential grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.13 21-0713 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and  authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,107 for the Supported  Residential grant. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.14 21-0632 

Joint resolution approving the Program Year (PY) 2021 United States Department of  Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan (AAP) and authorizing an  emergency appropriation in the amount of $81,605.74.

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE* 

Financial and Administrative Services 

8.15 21-0722 

Resolution authorizing line-item transfers between various funds for the purpose of  transferring previously approved funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.16 21-0721 

Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 in various  funds for certain projects, items, and activities budgeted in the prior year and not  completed. 

Attachments: May-21 Carryovers - Final.pdf 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.17 21-0723 

Resolution ratifying emergency procurements from Fund 745, the CARES Act  Coronavirus Relief Fund.  

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.18 21-0788 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.19 21-0655 

Resolution authorizing a line item transfer within the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Fiscal  Year (FY) 2021 General Fund Budget in the amount of $15,000 to accommodate Trips  and Training.  

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that  Consent Agenda items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.18 be approved/received and filed and that  items 8.3 through 8.17 and 8.19 be recommended for adoption to the County Board  Agenda. 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

REGULAR AGENDA 

*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE* 

County Administrator's Office 

8.41 21-0749 

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery by the County of Lake, Illinois, of an  Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Related Documents Relating to a Land Use  Restriction Agreement Entered into by Said County at the Time of Issuance of its  Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Rosewood Apartments  Project) Series 2004, and Other Provisions in Connection Therewith.

(This item was moved directly after Consent Agenda.) 

Gary Gibson, County Administrator, introduced Barbara Adams, Donahue and Rose.  Attorney Adams reported that in 2004, the County issued $8,800,000 of industrial revenue  bonds to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of Rosewood Apartments in Round Lake.  The project has moved forward and has been operated by Rosewood Apartments Limited  Partnership. That partnership is in the processing of selling the property to Rosewood  Harmony Advisors LLC. The new purchaser will take over the property and the bonds will  be paid off with the sale of the property. She reported that one of the covenants in the  original bond issuance is that the building will be kept as affordable housing project.  Rosewood Harmony Advisors LLC will assume those covenants through the Assignment  and Assumption Agreement. The borrower must also bear all costs and expenses that the  County may incur with the sale of the property. There is a performance security agreement  that was entered into by the previous owners and a new performance security agreement  by the new owners will take its place.  

Chair Frank opened the item up to public comment. Bill Guessford, Bill Robinson, and  Andrew Frohlich, representing Harmony Housing, provided public comment regarding the  organization's intentions with the property.  

Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer / Finance and Administrative Services Director,  noted a correction to the buyer's name in the staff summary bullets. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the regular agenda. The motion carried by the  following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

*LAW & JUDICIAL* 

8.20 21-0699 

Joint resolution accepting the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety  and Justice Grant, approving staff augmentation, community outreach, data sharing  and funding for contract staffing for the Wellness Center authorizing an emergency  appropriation in the amount of $700,000. 

Attachments: MacArthur Foundation Grant Agreement NO 20-1907-154129-CJ - SJC-Lake County Sheriffs Office 

Anthony Vega, Sheriff's Office, reported that this is the second round of funding of the  MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Grant. This grant will help fund the Wellness  Center and services associated with the Crisis, Outreach, and Support team and the  Dashboard. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that this  resolution be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. Motion  carried by the following roll call vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.21 21-0639 

Joint resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for renewed  contractual police services between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the  Village of Volo (Volo) from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024, in the amount of  $2,128,357.75.

Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office, reported this is a contract with the Village of Volo for  police services. It is a continuation of an existing contract and includes incremental  increases for Sheriff's Law Enforcement Employee Pension (SLEP). 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. The motion carried  by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.22 21-0729 

Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Tyler Technologies, Public Safety Division,  Troy Michigan, in the amount of $1,355,568 for licensing, software and implementation  services for the replacement of the Lake County Emergency Telephone Service Board  (ETSB) Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Mobile Messaging Software.

(Items 8.22 and 8.23 were taken together.) 

Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, presented the two resolutions. He provided an  overview of the purpose of the consortium and its efforts to consolidate 911 services.  

Deputy Administrator Hawkins reviewed the services that will be provided with the two  agreements and identified municipalities who have committed to participate in the early  adoption of the technology. 

Dave Dato, Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board Chair, and Patrick Kreis,  Regional 911 Operations Chair, discussed the efforts expended by the consortium to a  unified operation of emergency services. They noted that entities who wish to join the  consortium will only be subject to maintenance fees that are being split amongst the  entities. Both expressed their support for the two contracts. 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Pedersen, that the  resolutions for items 8.22 and 8.23 be recommended for adoption to the County  Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:  

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.23 21-0730 

Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Tyler Technologies, Public Safety Division,  Troy, Michigan, in the amount of $2,831,209 for licensing, software and implementation  services for the replacement of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Records Management  System (RMS), Jail Management System (JMS), E-Citation, and E-Crash Software.

(Items 8.22 and 8.23 were taken together.) 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Pedersen, that the  resolutions for items 8.22 and 8.23 be recommended for adoption to the County  Board agenda. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: 

Aye: 6 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson, Vice Chair  Vealitzek and Member Wilke 

Absent: 1 - Member Clark 

*HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES* 

8.24 21-0701 

Joint resolution for Emergency Appropriation for Vaccination Efforts from the Health  Department Fund Balance. 

Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported that the American Rescue  Plan Act (ARPA) has provided Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with  additional funds that allows the County to seek reimbursement of some vaccination costs. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this  resolution be recommended for adoption to the regular agenda. Motion carried by  the following roll call vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.25 21-0702 

Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Primary Health Care Association grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $2,333,333 for the Pandemic  Health Navigator Program grant. 

Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, reported that this resolution is for a  grant that was applied for back in June 2020. The grant period is between February 2021  and December 2021, and the funds will be used to hire employees to address vaccination  hesitancy. The workers will not only assist with pop-up vaccination sites, but the workers will  also assist patients with other health-related matters. Discussion ensued regarding the  number of workers that will be hired and the services they will provide. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the regular agenda. The motion carried by the  following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.26 21-0728 

Joint resolution authorizing the Workforce Development Department to enter into  Summer Youth Worksite Agreements with public, private or nonprofit organizations to  host youth onsite as part of the Lake County Summer Youth Work Experience  Program.

Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development Director, reported that this resolution is for  summer youth worksite agreements. There are currently 12 worksites who have agreed to  88 slots but noted that there are more than 88 youths looking for work experience. If unable  to find additional worksites to fill the remaining slots, Workforce Development will host a  two-week summer bootcamp on job readiness, career awareness, and introduction to  industry. It is also looking into the possibility of having a third week to address  college-readiness and study-preparation. 

A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Danforth, that this  resolution be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. Motion  carried by the following roll call vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION* 

8.27 21-0714 

Joint resolution authorizing a Highway Authority Agreement and Supplemental Highway  Authority Agreement between Lake County, the City of North Chicago, and AbbVie  related to AbbVie property located at the intersection of 14th Street and Sheridan Road  in North Chicago, Illinois.

Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation, reported that Abbvie is completing on-site  remediation through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) along a property  that is sited on a County road. The IEPA is requiring the County provide a Highway  Authority Agreement and Supplemental Agreement which places the cost of any future  remediation on the property owner and requires the property owner to submit a surety  bond. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that this  resolution be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. Motion  carried by the following roll call vote: 

Aye: 5 -Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.28 21-0715 

Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.,  Elgin, Illinois, at a cost of $162,525, for Phase I preliminary engineering and Phase II  design engineering services to replace two culverts crossing on Stearns School Road  at Mill Creek, and appropriating $195,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.

Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation, reported that this is for design engineering  services to replace two culvert crossings on Stearns School and Mill Creek Roads.  Construction is expected to begin in 2022. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. The motion carried  by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 -Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.29 21-0716 

Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Bravo Company Engineering, Lisle,  Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Hawley Street,  at a maximum cost of $299,961.56, and appropriating $360,000 of Matching Tax funds.

Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation, reported that this contract is for design  engineering for the resurfacing of Hawley Street and rehabilitation of a path. The contract  also includes design services along Fremont Center Road to address a small drainage  issue. 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. The motion carried  by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.30 21-0717 

Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $110,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for  Transportation funds and approving Change Order Number Two in the amount of  $86,554 for the intersection improvement of Wadsworth Road at Lewis Avenue.

Attachments: 

21-0717 Committee Action Memo, Wadsworth at Lewis 21-0717 Supplement 2 Justification Ltr., Wadsworth at Lewis 21-0717 Vendor Disclosure, RS&H 

21-0717 Location Map, Wadsworth at Lewis

Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation, reported that this is a change order that occurred  as a result of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) making amendments to the  design during Phase II of the project. The work had to be redesigned so that the County  does not encroach the airspace at Waukegan Airport along Wadsworth Road and Lewis  Avenue. 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. The motion carried  by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

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Financial & Administrative May 6, 2021 

Meeting Minutes - Final 

Committee 

*FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE* 

Treasurer's Office 

8.31 21-0754 

 Treasurer’s Office Annual Update. 

Attachments: Treasurer overview for FA MAY 2020.pdf 

Holly Kim, Treasurer's Office, provided an annual update regarding the Treasurer's Office.  The Treasurer's Office works with the financial departments related to payroll, accounts  payable, banking relations, and investment, and also serves as the collector of levied  taxes.  

Treasurer Holly discussed operational challenges that the Treasurer's Office faced in  2020, including the quadrennial assessment which include a record number of appeals,  the County Board's decision to modify the tax collection process from a two payment  option to a four payment option, and the pandemic. The office was fully functional  throughout the entire lockdown and opened its doors to the public in July.  

In 2021, the Treasurer's Office was able to realize a goal from 2019 to have banks invest in  the community and for them to provide additional educational outreach and financial  literacy classes to the public. The Office was also able to modernize its operations through  electronic payment and electronic help assistance while looking for cost-cutting measures.  

Treasurer Holly discussed her appointment to the Illinois BANK On Commission run by  State Comptroller Susana Mendoza. She noted that last year's investments yielded a  remarkable return in revenue but cautioned that investment returns are expected to yield  far less in 2021 due to lower federal interest rates.  

In 2021, the Treasurer's Office will provide a summer internship program to encourage  Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). This program will  be funded through grants and the office is working in partnership with Workforce  Development. 

The Treasurer's Office presented its annual update. 

Finance and Administrative Services 

8.32 21-0745 

Director's Report - Finance and Administrative Services. 

Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance and Administrative Services  Director, had nothing to report. 

Human Resources 

8.33 21-0746 

Director's Report - Human Resources. 

John Light, Human Resources Director, had nothing to report. 

Enterprise Information Technology 

8.34 21-0753 

Enterprise Information Technology Annual Update. 

Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), presented the annual report for  the EIT Department. Director Blanding provided an overview of the office regarding its  primary functions of support, solutions, and security management and reviewed the  staffing and department's budget.  

Over the last 12 months, the EIT moved Oracle "BOSS" to the cloud, replaced its backup  solution which modernizes the County's infrastructure and reduces cyber risk, renewed the  County's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, and was able to quickly switch gears and  provide remote access, increase bandwidth, and expand telephone services at the  beginning of the pandemic. Additionally, EIT was able to equip 350 users with laptops for  remote acess, migrate user files to make access and sharing of files more efficient, and  implement Teams Voice.  

Over the next 12 months, EIT will conduct a security assessment for risk mitigation,  improve security policy and processes, increase security awareness, consolidate two data  centers, replace technology, and upgrade County applications and telephone systems. 

The Enterprise Information Technology Department presented its annual update. 8.35 21-0747 

Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology. 

Chris Blanding, Enterprise Information Technology, had nothing to report. 

Facilities and Construction Services 

8.36 21-0731 

Resolution authorizing an agreement with TriMark Marlinn LLC, Bedford Park, Illinois,  for the purchase of a replacement dishwasher for the Lake County Jail in the amount of  $77,529.48.

Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services Director, reported that the existing  dishwasher has reached its end of life. This agreement is for the purchase and the  removal of the existing dishwasher. The disconnection of the existing dishwasher and the  installation of the new dishwasher will be installed through other means. 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Simpson, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. The motion carried  by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.37 21-0735 

Resolution authorizing an agreement with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.,  Fisher, Indiana, for routine inspections and preventative maintenance of the detention  program logic control system for the Babcox Justice Center and the Depke Juvenile  Facility in the estimated annual amount of $100,000.

Vendor Disclosure Form

Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services Director, reported that this contract is for  the quarterly inspection and maintenance of the detention program logic control system  for the Babcox Justice Center and Depke Juvenile Facility. He indicated that because the  software program is specialized, there is a need to have it maintained and serviced by an  outside vendor.  

(Chair Frank left the meeting at 10:02 a.m.) 

A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Danforth, that this  item be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda. The motion carried  by the following vote: 

Aye: 4 - Member Danforth, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice Chair Vealitzek Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

Not Present: 1 - Chair Frank 

8.38 21-0748 

Director's Report - Facilities and Construction Services. 

Carl Kirar, Facilities and Construction Services Director, had nothing to report.

8.39 21-0787 

Committee action amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Lake County Budget allocating  $1,300,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund, Construction Capital Projects for  Phase Two and Phase Three design and planning of the Consolidated Emergency  Operations Center (EOC), 911 Dispatch Center, and Lake County Emergency  Telephone System Board (ETSB) Facility on the Libertyville Campus.  

(Chair Frank entered the meeting at 10:03 a.m.) 

Dave Dato, Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board Chair, provided public  comment. He expressed his support for the allocation, noting that the construction of a new  facility will help achieve consolidation of emergency services.  

Jim Hawkins, Deputy County Administrator, reported on the Committee's direction to  move forward with the allocation for Phase Two and Three design and planning services  for a consolidated Emergency Operations Center, 911 Dispatch Center, and Lake County  Emergency Telephone System Board Facility on the Libertyville Campus. Staff will review  potential funding mechanisms for the project and will bring them forward for the  Committee's consideration. 

A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Danforth, that this  committee action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

8.40 21-0682 

Ordinance authorizing the creation of a Lobbyist Registration Program in Lake County.  Attachments: Lobbyist Registration - Final 050321.pdf 

Chair Frank reported that at Tuesday's Legislative Committee, discussion occurred  regarding some possible changes to state laws that may impact the County's Ethics Code  and Lobbyist Ordinance. He recommended that the Committee defer any consideration  on this issue until next month (June). 

A motion was made by Member Simpson, seconded by Member Danforth, that this  ordinance be postponed for consideration for one month. Motion carried by the  following roll call vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke  

8.42 21-0656 

Resolution authorizing a monthly auto allowance for the Lake County Circuit Clerk in  the amount of $583.33. 

Attachments: Vehicle Analysis 032621.pdf 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this  resolution be recommended for adoption to the County Board agenda.  

Circuit Court Clerk, Erin Cartwright-Weinstein, discussed the numerous boards and  committees that she is involved with and the number of functions she attends for  committee, commission, and board events along with events she attends as part of her  duties as Circuit Court Clerk. Circuit Court Clerk Cartwright reported that reimbursement  for mileage can take up to a month and that she estimates that mileage expenses will be  approximately $8,000 per year. She requested a monthly allowance of $583.33 which will  save employee time and effort, not only for her department but for the Finance  Department, and will reduce the possibility of calculation and processing errors. She  reported her Office is not requesting an increase in the budget.  

Chair Frank stated that the County would like to see standardization on auto allowance  requests. He requested Circuit Court Clerk Cartwright-Weinstein defer her request for a few  months to allow the committee to complete a further review. Gary Gibson, County  Administrator, reported that because the Circuit Court Clerk falls under the judiciary  branch, the State's Attorney's Office has advised that the Circuit Court Clerk has more  leeway in bringing forward financial requests related to salary. Sandy Hart, County Board  Chair, suggested that staff conduct an analysis of fleet utilization and the potential for car  pooling. 

A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this  resolution be postponed for four months. Motion carried by the following roll call  vote: 

Aye: 5 - Member Danforth, Chair Frank, Member Pedersen, Member Simpson and Vice  Chair Vealitzek 

Absent: 2 - Member Clark and Member Wilke 

9. County Administrator's Report 

Chair Frank reported that he would like to have resolutions for the consideration of flying of  the Prisoner of WAR (POW) flag on Memorial Day and the PRIDE flag during the month of  June on the May County Board Agenda. Gary Gibson, County Administrator, noted that  the County Board Chair has the authority to put committee items deemed time-sensitive to  the regular Board meeting agenda with the concurrence of the Chair of the appropriate  standing committee.  

Gary Gibson, County Administrator, noted a minor sanitary sewer issue at the County

Administrative Tower this morning that temporarily closed bathrooms in the complex. He  reported that operations have since resumed. 

10. Executive Session 

The Committee did not enter into Executive Session. 

11. Members Remarks 

There were no remarks from members. 

12. Adjournment 

Chair Frank declared the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m. 

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