Lake County Law & Judicial Committee met April 25
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Cunningham called the meeting to order at 10:34 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Cunningham led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent 1 - Member Hewitt
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Eric Rinehart, State's Attorney's Office
Jacob Novak, Sheriff's Office
Jenny Brennan, Communications
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Matt Harmon, Sheriff's Office
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Paul Frank, Board Member
RuthAnne Hall, Finance
Steve Spagnolo, State's Attorney's Office
Electronically:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Ashley Rack, Sheriff’s Office
Claudia Gilhooley, 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Gina Roberts, Board Member
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melanie Nelson, State's Attorney's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Nicole Farrow, State's Attorney's Office
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There were no comments from the public.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.4)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-0615
Committee action approving the Law and Judicial Committee minutes from April 4, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Knizhnik, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
*REPORTS*
8.2 23-0611
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, for the month of February 2023. Attachments: LJCBrepFEB23
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Knizhnik, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
8.3 23-0612
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of March 2023
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Knizhnik, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
8.4 23-0600
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of March 2023.
A motion was made by Member Danforth, seconded by Member Knizhnik, that this report be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
REGULAR AGENDA
*STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE*
8.5 23-0640
State's Attorney's Office Annual Update.
Eric Rinehart, State's Attorney's Office, stated Teri White, State's Attorney's Office, is retiring after 20 years of service.
Eric Rinehart, State's Attorney's Office, provided an annual update of the State's Attorney's Office including the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, Limiting Access to Firearms, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, Highland Park Response, Diversion and Deflection, upcoming events, the Civil Division, and comparison of cost of living. Discussion ensued.
*SHERIFF'S OFFICE*
8.6 23-0601
Joint resolution accepting the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $136,870.
Jim Chamernik, Business Manager, Sheriff's Office, provided an overview of the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program grant. The funds will be used for medical and mental health services for inmates in the Lake County Jail.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Knizhnik, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
8.7 23-0602
Joint resolution accepting the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant from the Office of Nation Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $294,000.
Jim Chamernik, Business Manager, Sheriff's Office, stated there is an amendment to the item. The funds are not an emergency appropriation and does not affect the budget.
Jim Chamernik, Business Manager, Sheriff's Office, introduced Lieutenant Jacob Novak and Sergeant Matt Harmon and provided an overview of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be approved as amended and referred to F&A. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
8.8 23-0603
Joint resolution ratifying an emergency procurement authorized by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) with McCracken Automotive, LLC. of Unadilla, GA, in the amount of $858,900 for 21 Ford UTL vehicles.
Jim Chamernik, Business Manager, Sheriff's Office, provided an overview of the purchase of 21 Ford UTL vehicles. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Danforth, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Member Casbon, Chair Ross Cunningham, Member Danforth, Member Knizhnik, Member Pedersen and Vice Chair Roberts
Absent: 1 - Member Hewitt
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no remarks from members.
12. Adjournment
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