Bureau County Board met March 14.
Here is the agenda as provided by the Board:
CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Dale Anderson
ROLL CALL - Mrs. Hieronymus
PRESENT: Albrecht, AndersonD, AndersonR, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Volker, Warren, Whited ABSENT: Maynard, Thacker, Thompson
INVOCATION - Dan Rabe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVING OF MINUTES
Approval of Board Minutes from February 14, 2017, Regular Meeting - It was moved by Mr. McCook, seconded by Mr. Baracani, for approval of the minutes. On vote, motion carried.
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
- Mrs. Hieronymus read the following communications: 1. A letter from Corn Belt Energy stating that even though they are not a public utility and held to the new house bill 1776 passed on vegetation management by public utility companies, they intend to follow the bill as though governed by it. They have 18 counties where they do a four-year pruning cycle of various electric substation circuits. A map was sent of the substation circuit areas where pruning is to be done in our county. A telephone number was given for any questions or concerns. 2. The Annual Treasurer's Report for the year December 2015 through November 2016, was distributed to all of the County Board members. It was moved by Mrs. Entwhistle, seconded by Mr. Ralph Anderson, that the report be placed on file. On vote, motion carried. 3. A letter was received from Ralph and Jacalyn Johnson, Princeton, a copy of which was distributed to each of the Board members. It was asked that the letter be read. The Johnsons have lived in Bureau County for about sixteen months. During that time they have visited the courthouse offices for voting, paying taxes, etc. They complimented the staff for such courtesy and helpfulness, and they felt that they deserved some taxpayer recognition.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of Manlius Fire Trustee Approve reappointment of Ronald Lootens as Fire District Trustee for a three-year term beginning May 2017. Mr. Anderson made that appointment and asked for the Board's approval. On vote, motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMA AND ZONING - MS. LILLEY
1. Approve REZONE from Ag to M-2 in Fairfield Township Rezone from Ag to M-2 - To build a manufacturing facility in Fairfield Twp; Midwest Biosystems; South Side of IL Rt 92 ,West of 35 E St. Ms. Lilley presented the Resolution for rezone. It was approved by all committees and there were no objections. Ms. Lilley moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. Volker. On vote, motion carried. Resolution to Grant a Rezone, Midwest Bio-Systems Summary of Zoning Hearings Planning and Zoning Report EMA Report Mr. Kohr said he had read in the Peoria Journal Star about Keenan Campbell helping Stark County with its EMA program. That was the first he knew anything about it. Mr. Campbell said this is being discussed and an intergovernmental agreement would have to be pursued. He said they are not ready to bring to negotiations, and will plan to bring this to the Board next month.
HEALTH DEPT - MRS. VOLKER
There was no report from the Health Department.
ANIMAL CONTROL - MR. ROBINSON
There was no report from Animal Control.
FEES AND SALARIES/LABOR RELATIONS - MRS. ENTWHISTLE
1. Place on File Taxes Received Report Approve transfer of Public Safety Sales Tax to the General Fund. Mrs. Entwhistle moved to transfer $72,084.73 of Public Safety Sales Tax to the General Fund, seconded by Mrs. Stetson. On vote, motion carried.
2. Discussion on having Appointed Officials use the time system. It was moved by Mrs. Entwhistle that the appointed officials for Animal Control, Zoning, EMA, and Assessor, be added to the Attendance on Demand Time System, seconded by Mrs. Stetson. On vote, motion carried.
3. Accept the Bureau Co. Tax Trustee Joseph Meyers Assoc. Report Mrs. Entwhistle moved to accept the report from the Bureau County Tax Trustee Joseph Meyers and Associaties, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried.
4. Place on file - Circuit Clerk Report, Sheriff Report, County Clerk Report Mrs. Entwhistle reported that the Sheriff received a check from the Circuit Clerk's Office in the amount of $103.50 to be deposited in the Vehicle Procurement Fund. It is court-funded income derived from fees gained through court supervision cases. Mrs. Entwhistle moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. On vote, motion carried. Mrs. Entwhistle presented the Sheriff's earnings report for February of $11,141.46 and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mr. Donarski. On vote, motion carried.
Mrs. Entwhistle presented the Circuit Clerk's Receipts and Disbursements Report for February of $15,978.91, Interest Traffic/Criminal/Civil checking of $16.62, Interest/Savings of $ .45, Bond Forfeiture of $1350.00, and February Passport fees of $825.00. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Ralph Anderson. On vote, motion carried. Mrs. Entwhistle presented the County Clerk's Earnings and Expenditures Report for February of $15,510.90 and for the quarter of $36,909.18 and moved to place it on file, seconded by Mrs. Warren. On vote, motion carried. Circuit Clk, Sheriff, Co Clerk Reports Fees and Salaries Committee Report
TRANSPORTATION (HIGHWAYS, ROADS & BRIDGES, WEEDS) - MR. RABE
1. Resolution to appropriate CAB Funds for structure replacement on CH 12 Approve the Resolution to appropriate County Aid Bridge Funds and STP-Br funds to replace structure over West Bureau Creek branch on CH 12 - 2200 N Ave. Mr. Rabe presented the Resolution whereby the County Board agrees to authorize the use of STP-Br funds in the amount of $268,000 and County Aid bridge Funds in the amount of $67,000 for construction and construction engineering costs. Mr. Rabe moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. AYE: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. NAY: None; ABSENT: Maynard, Thacker, and Thompson.
2. Resolution to appropriate CAB Funds for structure replacement on CH 19 Approve the Resolution to appropriate County Aid Bridge funds and STP-Br funds to replace structure over East Bureau Creek branch on CH 19 - 2750 East St. Mr. Rabe presented the Resolution whereby the County Board agrees to authorize use of STP-Br Funds in the amount of $264,000 and County Aid Bridge Funds in the amount of $66,000 for construction and construction engineering costs. Mr. Rabe moved for approval of the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Dobrich. AYE: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. NAY: None; ABSENT: Maynard, Thacker, Thompson. Resolutions Appropriating CAB Funds Transportation Committee Report
INSURANCE - MR. KOHR
1. IPBC Insurance presented information to the committee Revisit health insurance renewal in August - Mr. Kohr reported that IPBC made a presentation to the Insurance Committee with a health insurance option. It was decided to put any action off until August. He said the savings over five years is $353,948, which is based on an anticipated increase of our current carrier of 7%. The first two years we would be paying more. That cost is shared between the County and the employees. He explained how it would break down between the four tiers in our insurance plan. For Tier 1, employee only, there would be an increase of $80; for Tier 2, employee plus child, $186.68; for Tier 3, Employee plus spouse, $179.80, and for Tier 4, family, $274.88. The quote is good for fifteen months so there is no need to act on this now. The insurance options will be visited at a later date.
Mrs. Volker commented that she will be meeting with the State's Attorney and the Administrator in the morning regarding matching up what the state requires of a state-approved health department versus what we want to do with county employees, regulations, etc, related to insurance.
2. Need to place Employee Handbook and Employee Application online Mr. Kohr moved to place the employee handbook and the employee application for employment online, seconded by Mr. Robinson. On vote, motion carried. Insurance Committee Report
LAW, MEMORIALS & RULES/ASSESSMENTS - MRS. MARINI
1. Place on file Coroner's Report, Public Defender Report, Assessor's Report Mrs. Marini presented the Coroner's report for February 2017 which showed 27 coroner's cases, 8 death investigations, 18 cremations, 0 autopsies, and income of $150. She moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mr. Baracani. On vote, motion carried. Mrs. Marini reported that the income for the Assessor's office was $332.50 and moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mr. Donarski. On vote, motion carried.
2. Assessor's Office to hire new employee to replace one that left Approve, with the support of County Administrator, the new hire for Clerk in the Assessor's Office. It was reported that a new employee is to be hired in the Assessor's Office. The employee that was being considered removed her application. This is to replace an employee that left.
3. FEMA would like to receive our GIS shape file at no cost Approve allowing FEMA to receive our GIS file. It is the whole mapping system along with the owners.
4. The 2016 Assessment Abstract is complete and final It was reported the assessment abstract is complete and final. Law Committee Report Assessor's Report
BUILDING AND GROUNDS, PRINTING AND STATIONERY - MRS. WARREN
1. Taylor Tree Service to treat trees in Parks Approve spraying of trees for $2513.45 by Taylor Tree Service - Mrs. Warren reported there is money in the budget for spraying the trees. She moved to have Taylor's perform that service at the park and the courthouse yard at a cost of $2513.45, seconded by Mr. Rediger. On vote, motion carried.
2. 911 discussion The T1 line out at 911 needs to be eliminated. Fiber optics will be used instead. Need a wireless unit placed in Spring Valley for the LEADS system.
3. IDOC inspection notification on Jail May have to go down to 34 beds due to requirement of 50 sq ft per inmate. May lose ability to house females.
4. Requests for Soldiers and Sailors Park use
Approve of the Princeton Chamber using park on Fridays from May 26 - September 29 for Lunch in the Park. Approve of the Community Band using Park on Sundays in June and July. (June 4,18)(July 2,16,23,30) Mrs. Warren presented the requests for use of the park and moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. Volker. On vote, motion carried. Printing and Stationery Report Building and Grounds Committee Report Mrs. Warren gave the statistics for the Sheriff's Department for February. There were 22 warrant services, 54 paper services, 36 accidents, 3 DUI arrests, 3 civil citations, 126 traffic stops, 834 security checks, 18 traffic, 9 criminal, 39 motorist assists, 15 transports, 33 domestic and child custody, 39 assists to other agencies, and 41 offenders processed.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
LIQUOR LICENSE, DANCE HALLS, MOTELS - DALE ANDERSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY - MR. BARACANI
TOURISM - MRS. STETSON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - MR. CAIN
PROBATION, CRIME - MRS. MARINI, MR. DONARSKI
Mr. Donarski presented the Financial and Statistical Report for Probation and Court Services for the first quarter dated December 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017. He moved to place the report on file, seconded by Mrs. Marini. On vote, motion carried.
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - MRS. ENTWHISTLE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD (E911) - MR. RABE
E911Stats Report
COMPUTER COMMITTEE - MRS. ENTWHISTLE, MR. WHITED
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Approve All Claims for Month of March - Mrs. Entwhistle moved for the payment of all claims including payroll plus additional claims of $2,076.98, seconded by Mr. Baracani. AYE: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. NAY: None. ABSENT: Maynard, Thacker, Thompson
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Litigation and Negotiations - Mr. Anderson said the Board needed to go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining according to 5 ILCS 120/2c2 and litigation according to 5 ILCS 120/2c11. Mr. Kohr so moved, seconded by Mr. Cain. AYE: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. NAY: None. ABSENT: Maynard, Thacker, and Thompson. Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, it was moved by Mrs. Piccatto, seconded by Mrs. Entwhistle, to return to Regular Session.
AYE: Albrecht, Ralph Anderson, Baracani, Cain, Dobrich, Donarski, Entwhistle, Feeney, Humpage, Jacobs, Kohr, Lilley, Marini, McCook, Piccatto, Rabe, Rediger, Robinson, Stetson, Volker, Warren, Whited, and Dale Anderson. NAY: None. ABSENT: Maynard, Thacker, and Thompson.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
To WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2017. (Note Change) - It was moved by Mr. Donarski, seconded by Mrs. Entwhistle, that the meeting be adjourned. On vote, motion carried.
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