Lake County Legislative Committee met May 2
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Wasik called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Member Hunter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Hunter, Member Knizhnik, Vice Chair Roberts, Member Schlick and Chair Wasik
Absent 1 - Member Campos
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Bailey Wyatt, Communications
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Justine Gilbert, Communications
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Mary Ross Cunningham, County Board Vice Chair
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Michael Harris, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Electronically:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Derek Blaida, Strategic Advocacy Group
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Gregory Bales, McGuire-Woods Consulting, LLC
Jim Chamernik, Sheriff's Office
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mike Grady, Strategic Advocacy Group
Nick Principali, Finance
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
ShaTin Gibbs, Finance
Tammy Chatman, Communications
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
Chair Wasik noted that he recently had a discussion with Representative Didech regarding potential Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) funding for the state-owned land that was originally reserved for the Illinois Route 53 extension. Member Altenberg provided further information about the project.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-0676
Committee action approving the Legislative Committee minutes from April 4, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Member Altenberg, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Hunter, Member Knizhnik, Vice Chair Roberts, Member Schlick and Chair Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Campos
REGULAR AGENDA
8.2 23-0504
Update and discussion on the state of Illinois 2023 Spring Legislative Session.
Derek Blaida, Strategic Advocacy Group, provided an update on the state of Illinois 2023 spring legislative session, specifically pertaining to the state budget.
Discussion ensued.
8.3 23-0505
Committee discussion on active legislation and bills of interest.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, gave a brief update regarding the following bills of interest:
SB1997 (Building Regulation). Mike Grady, Strategic Advocacy Group, provided additional information about the bill.
HB 1067 (Superintendent of Public Works Bill). Mr. Grady provided additional information about the bill.
SB 0133 (Public Construction Bonds Bill).
SB 0040 (Electric Vehicle Charging Act).
SB 1984 (Carpet Stewardship Act). Mr. Grady provided additional information about the bill.
SB 1555 (Packaging and Paper Stewardship Bill). Mr. Grady provided additional information about the bill. Discussion ensued.
SB 2368 (Building and Residential Codes Bill).
SB 1463 (Minors - No Fees or Fines).
SB 1883 (Protection of Wild Animals).
Assistant County Administrator Meyers also noted that the following bills did not pass through their respective chambers:
HB 0995 (Higher Education - Election Judge Credit Bill). Derek Blaida, Strategic Advocacy Group, provided additional information about the bill. Discussion ensued.
HB 1608 (EPA Great Lakes - CCR Protection Bill).
SB 1521 (Firearm Safe Storage Bill, "Ethan's Law"). Discussion ensued.
8.4 23-0678
Discussion and Committee action regarding policy resolutions for the upcoming 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, gave a brief outline of the National Association of Counties (NACo) policy resolution process. Assistant County Administrator Meyers noted that he spoke to Vice Chair Cunningham and based on her support and previous direction from the Committee, the staff recommendation is to proceed with three NACo policy resolutions. Assistant County Administrator Meyers asked for consensus from the Committee to proceed with the three NACo policy resolutions as drafted. Assistant County Administrator Meyers then gave a summary of each draft NACo policy resolution.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to proceed with all three NACo policy resolutions as drafted.
The vote for this item took place during the County Administrator's Report.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this committee action item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Hunter, Member Knizhnik, Vice Chair Roberts, Member Schlick and Chair Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Campos
9. County Administrator's Report
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, explained that the County has executed a contract with McGuire-Woods Consulting, LLC, for the function of a federal lobbyist. Greg Bales, McGuire-Woods Consulting, LLC, briefly introduced himself to the Committee.
Discussion ensued.
Assistant County Administrator Meyers noted that a vote is needed for item 8.4 to proceed with the draft National Association of Counties (NACo) policy resolutions. The vote is reflected under item 8.4.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
Chair Hart thanked the Committee for their support of HB 1067 and SB 1883.
12. Adjournment
Chair Wasik declared the meeting adjourned at 1:39 p.m.
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