LaSalle County Board met Sept. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The LaSalle County Board met pursuant to Statute at the Governmental Complex, Ottawa, Illinois.
Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
This being the first meeting of the September 2020-2021 Session.
Pledge of Allegiance
MOTION TO APPROVE
Motion by Mr. Kasap to approve the appointment of Mr. Ron Blue to fill the vacancy of County Board Member District #28, second by Mr. Roach. Voice vote: 26 ayes, and 2 absent (Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks) Motion carried.
Chairman Jensen asked the Clerk to call the roll for Mileage and Per Diem.
PRESENT: Mr. Faber, Ms. McNally, Ms. Pottinger, Mr. Erbrederis, Ms. Owens, Mr. Borchsenius, Mr. Small, Ms. Bernal, Mr. Oscepinski, Mr. Witczak, Mr. Savitch, Mr. Kasap, Mr. Torres, Ms. Busch, Mr. Stockley, Mr. Emmett, Ms. Carretto, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Trager, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Myers, Mr. Green, Mr. Roach, Mr. Blue, Mr. Walter, and Chairman Jensen.
ABSENT: Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks
There are 14 ayes claiming mileage.
Motion by Mr. Witczak to approve the roll call for mileage and per diem, second by Ms. Carretto. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
Motion by Mr. Freeman to approve August Per Diem for Board Member, Michael Kasap, District 12, second by Mr. Green. Roll call vote: 26 ayes, 1 present and 2 absent (Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks). Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jensen called for any additions or corrections to the August 12, 2021 full board minutes. Motion by Mr. Small to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr. Trager. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks). Motion carried.
PRESENTATION
Alexis Ferracuti addressed the board about the issue of Mental Health in our community, state and nation and suicide prevention. She has brought a Suicide Prevention Walk to our county as the local chairperson from the National Suicide Prevention Alliance. The LaSalle County’s Out of the Darkness 2021 Walk is held on October 9th at 1:00 p.m. This walk raises awareness about suicide prevention and the funds allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to get new research, to provide educational programs and support survivors of suicide loss.
RESOLUTION: (#21-84) SUICIDE AWARENESS WEEK
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of Suicide Awareness Week. LaSalle County recognizes the week of October 3, 2021 through October 9, 2021 as Suicide Awareness Week.
Motion by Mr. Witczak to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Freeman. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA:
C.21-42 RESOLUTION: Surrender Tax Sale Certificate
Parcel 33-23-418-011 Bruce 201700842
Parcel 24-18-213-007 Manlius 201800622
Parcel 33-25-136-017 Bruce 201800823
Parcel 33-25-136-014 Bruce 201800822
Parcel 33-25-136-003 Bruce 201800820
Parcel 33-25-136-002 Bruce 201800819
Parcel 33-25-136-001 Bruce 201800818
C.21-43 RESOLUTION: Certificate of Purchase
Parcel 33-26-415-006 Bruce 201700934
C.21-44 RESOLUTION: LaSalle County Housing Authority Board
• Appointment – James Ferrero
LaSalle County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Motion by Mr. Freeman to approve the consent agenda, second by Mr. Walter Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
ORDINANCE: (#21-85) PETITION (#21-12-SU) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of Petition #21- 12 SU filed by Dainius Liobikas requesting a “Special Use” to permit a trucking business with five trucks or less at the property owned by the petitioner. The property described as 2273 N. 3409th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350. PIN 15-11-414-000 located in an Agricultural District (A1), pursuant to Section 7.1-4 QQ of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Kasap to approve the resolution second by Ms. Bernal. Roll call vote: 0 ayes, 27 nays and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion denied.
ORDINANCE: (#21-86) PETITION (#21-13 SU) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of Petition #21- 13 SU filed by Jill Kelly requesting a “Special Use” to permit a Guest Accommodation on the property owned by the petitioner. The property described as 2123 E. 1075th Rd. Oglesby, IL 61348. PIN 20-14-408-000 located in an Agriculture District (A1), pursuant to Section 7.1 – 4 Q of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance.
Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the resolution second by Mr. Torres. Voice vote: 27 ayes, and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-87) HIGHWAY 21-12
2022 COUNTY BRIDGE AID PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of various Townships for County Bridge aid. See below, petitions received:
| TOWNSHIP | LOCATION | TYPE | FUNDING | ESTIMATED
COST |
| ADAM | S.N. 050-3460,
050-3420, 050- 3421, 050-3458 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $70,000.00 |
| BRUCE | S.N. 050-3176 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $70,000.00 |
| DIMMICK | S.N. 050-3158,
050-3423 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $56,000.00 |
| DIMMICK | N. 34TH RD | BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT | 50/50 | $110,000.00 |
| EAGLE | S.N. 050-3424 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $12,000.00 |
| EARL | E. 1250TH RD | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $42,000.00 |
| EDEN | S.N. 050-3229 | CULVERT
REPLACEMENT | 50/50 | $56,000.00 |
| FARM RIDGE | S.N. 050-3455 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $10,000.00 |
| FREEDOM | N. 36TH RD | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $56,060.00 |
| GRAND RAPIDS | S.N. 050-3412,
050-3413,050- 3418, 050-3449 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $76,000.00 |
| GROVELAND | S.N. 050-3407 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $10,000.00 |
| HOPE | S.N. 050-
3073,050-3235 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $30,000.00 |
| MENDOTA | S.N. 050-3429,
050-3438 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $22,000.00 |
| MERIDEN | S.N. 050-3092,
050-3096, 050- 3106 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $40,000.00 |
| NORTHVILLE | S.N. 050-3085 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $20,000.00 |
| OPHIR | S.N. 050-3408,
050-3419 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $46,000.00 |
| OTTER CREEK | S.N. 050-3416,
050-3417 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $50,000.00 |
| SERENA | S.N. 050-3409 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $18,000.00 |
| TROY GROVE | S.N. 050-3411,
050-3437, 050- 3440, 050-3460 | TIMBER PILE REPAIR | 50/50 | $62,000.00 |
| WALLACE | N. 36TH RD | CULVERT
REPLACEMENT | 50/50 | $41,940.00 |
TOTAL | $898,000.00 | |||
RESOLUTION: (#21-88) HIGHWAY (21-13) AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLETT, HOFFMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of Highway #21- 13 professional services agreement. The agreement for engineering services for section 20-00830-00 BR, S.N. 050-3542 C.H. 52 over Indian Creek, and appropriating the necessary funds, subject to an upper limit of $155,000.00 with provisions, from the County Bridge Fund to cover the cost of said engineering services.
Motion by Mr. Witzcak to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Borchsenius. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-89) HIGHWAY #21-14 ADOPTING THE 2022 COUNTY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval for the adoption for the 2022 County Highway Improvement Program. The Statutes require LaSalle County to have a One Year Improvement Plan. This One Year Plan shall serve to update the 2022-2027 six year improvement plan (Resolution #21-15).
Motion by Mr. Green to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Carretto. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-90) HIGHWAY #21-15 ADOPTING THE COUNTY HIGHWAY SIX YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of adopting the County Highway Six Year Improvement Plan for 2022 through 2027.
Motion by Mr. Roach to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Walter. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent. (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
Motion by Mr. Small to enter into a two year contract, a total of $20,000 with Bellwether, LLC to provide professional consulting services to LaSalle County for insights and opportunities for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, second by Mr. Freeman. Roll call vote: 13 ayes (Faber, Owens, Borchsenius, Small, Savitch, Busch, Stockley, Emmett, Carretto, Walsh, Freeman, Myers, Walter), 14 nays (McNally, Pottinger, Erbrederis, Bernal, Oscepinski, Witczak, Kasap, Torres, Trager, Znaniecki, Lee, Green, Roach, Blue) and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion denied.
ORDINANCE: (#21-91) BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR 2020-2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT #3
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of an amendment #3 to the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance. The 2020-2021 LaSalle County Budget and Appropriations Ordinance (#20-170) is hereby amended so as to transfer funds Amendment #3.
Motion by Mr. Freeman to approve the ordinance, second by Mr. Small. Roll call vote: 26 ayes, 1 nay (Faber) and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-92) APPROVING RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the health insurance plans. The recommended third party administrator is Blue Cross Blue Shield. The renewal
of the Health Insurance Plan options for current employees for a twelve month contract period.
• PPO 250/500
• PPO 1500/3000
• High Deductible Health Plan with Health Saving Account
The renewal of the Health Insurance Plan options for employees hired after January 1, 2020 and new employees for a twelve month contract period.
• PPO 1500/3000
• High Deductible Health Plan with Health Saving Account
LaSalle County board approve the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois renewal/implementation of the health insurance plans.
Motion by Mr. Faber to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Erbrederis. Roll call vote: 26 ayes, 1 abstain (Kasap) and 2 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-93) APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR AND PURCHASE OF STOP LOSS COVERAGE
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the renewal of the Health Insurance Administrator and purchase of Stop Loss Coverage of $135,000. LaSalle County Board approves the renewal of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois as LaSalle County’s third party administrator of health insurance and reinsurance carrier.
Motion by Mr. Green to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Roach. Roll call vote: 26 ayes, 1 abstain (Kasap) and 2 absent (Dose Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-94) APPROVING RENEWAL OF DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE AND AD&D PLANS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the renewal of Dearborn National Life Insurance, term life and accidental death and dismemberment plans. LaSalle County approves the Dearborn National’s renewal as LaSalle County’s third party administrator of life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for a 12 month contract period.
Motion by Mr. Witczak to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Emmett. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-95) APPROVING LASALLE COUNTY EMPLOYEE VISION INSURANCE, ADMINISTRATOR AND PLAN
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of vision insurance administrator and plan. LaSalle County currently has Vision Service Plan (VSP) as the third party administrator. The LaSalle County Insurance Committee recommends the renewal of the current vision insurance plan for a 12 month contract period.
Motion by Mr. Green to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Busch. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Dose, Hicks). Motion carried.
Ms. Znaniecki left meeting at 2:47 p.m.
RESOLUTION: (#21-96) APPROVING THE LASALLE COUNTY EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE, ADMINISTRATOR AND PLANS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of dental insurance administrator and plans. LaSalle County currently has Delta Dental as the third party administrator. The LaSalle County Insurance Committee recommends the renewal of the current dental insurance plan options for a twelve month contract period.
Motion by Mr. Green to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Bernal. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 3 absent (Dose, Hicks, Znaniecki). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-97) CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (COBRA) HEALTH INSURANCE RATES
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). LaSalle County should charge employees whose employment has been terminated an amount equal to 102% of the currently monthly health insurance premium in effect at the time of termination of employment with LaSalle County. LaSalle County Board approves the COBRA rates for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 be charged to those terminated employees selecting coverage and that this resolution shall supersede all pre-existing resolution pertaining to COBRA coverage.
Motion by Mr. Kasap to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Trager. Voice vote: 26 ayes and 3 absent (Dose, Hicks, Znaniecki). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-98) CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (COBRA) VISION RATES
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). LaSalle County should charge employees whose employment has been terminated an amount equal to 102% of the currently monthly vision insurance premium in effect at the time of termination of employment with LaSalle County. LaSalle County Board approves the COBRA rates for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 be charged to those terminated employees selecting coverage and that this resolution shall supersede all pre-existing resolution pertaining to COBRA coverage.
Motion by Ms. Busch to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Myers. Voice vote: 26 ayes and 3 absent (Dose, Hicks, Znaniecki). Motion carried
RESOLUTION: (#21-99) APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (COBRA) DENTAL
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). LaSalle County should charge employees whose employment has been terminated an amount equal to 102% of the currently monthly dental insurance premium in effect at the time of termination of employment with LaSalle County. LaSalle County Board approves the COBRA rates for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 be charged to those terminated employees selecting coverage and that this resolution shall supersede all pre-existing resolution pertaining to COBRA coverage.
Motion by Mr. Green to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Kasap. Voice vote: 26 ayes and 3 absent (Dose, Hicks, Znaniecki). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-100) APPROVING HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER AND PLAN FOR RETIREES (POST-65 YEARS) OF THE COUNTY OF LASALLE, ILLINOIS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of health insurance provider and plan for retirees. LaSalle County Insurance Committee recommends the contract with Benistar Administrative Services, Inc. as LaSalle County’s third party administrator of health insurance for LaSalle County “Post-65” retirees effective January 1, 2022.
Motion by Mr. Freeman to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Stockley.
Amendment: Motion by Mr. Trager to change the wording from The LaSalle County Insurance Committee recommends the renewal of Benistar Administrative Services, Inc. to read The LaSalle County Insurance Committee recommends the contracting with Benistar Administrative Services, Inc., second by Mr. Freeman.
AS AMENDED: Voice vote: 26 ayes and 3 absent (Dose, Hicks, Znaniecki). Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
A motion by Mr. Meyer to approve the 2020 LaSalle County Financial Audit that was placed on file 8-12-21, second by Mr. Freeman. Voice vote: 25 ayes, 1 nay (Trager) and 3 absent (Dose, Hicks, Znaniecki). Motion carried.
Ms. McNally left meeting at 3:15 p.m.
MOTION TO APPROVE
A motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the Third Quarter Per Diem and Mileage, second by Mr. Small. Voice vote: 25 ayes, and 4 absent (Ms. McNally, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks). Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
Correspondence from County Treasurer regarding the investment report dated September 1, 2021 was submitted.
Correspondence from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding a permit application to manage waste for Carus Disposal Area No. 2 was submitted.
Correspondence from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding a permit application to manage waste for Carus Disposal Area No. 3 was submitted.
Motion by Mr. Borchsenius to accept the Miscellaneous Correspondence and Reports, second by Ms. Busch. Voice Vote: 25 ayes and 4 absent (Ms. McNally, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks). Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Bernal to recess the meeting until October 14th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in room 250, second by Mr. Freeman. Voice vote: 25 ayes and 4 absent (Ms. McNally, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks). Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN JENSEN RECESSED THE MEETING AT 3:33 P.M.
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