LaSalle County Board met Aug. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Jensen asked the Clerk to call the roll for Mileage and Per Diem.
PRESENT: Mr. Faber, Ms. Pottinger, Mr. Erbrederis, Ms. Owens, Mr. Borchsenius, Mr. Small, Ms. Bernal, Mr. Oscepinski, Mr. Witczak, Mr. Kasap, Mr. Torres, Mr. Stockley, Mr. Emmett, Ms. Carretto, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Trager, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Dose, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Myers, Mr. Roach, Mr. Walter, and Chairman Jensen.
ABSENT: Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman There are 11 ayes claiming mileage.
Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the roll call for Mileage and Per Diem, second by Ms. Pottinger. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent. Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
Motion by Mr. Small to approve July Per Diem for Board Member, Michael Kasap, District 12, second by Mr. Roach. Roll call vote: 21 ayes, 1 present and 6 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 238 PG 039-040
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jensen called for a motion to approve previous full board minutes. Motion by Mr. Witzcak to approve the minutes as presented, second by Ms. Bernal. Voice vote: 22 ayes and 6 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
Mr. Hicks joined meeting 1:10 p.m.
MOTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT #28 VACANCY
REMOVED FROM AGENDA
PRESENTATION- BEST/NCI WORKS
Carrie Folken the Director of Business Employment Skill Team, Inc. (BEST/NCI Works), addressed the board members giving an update on the last year and shared a success story of an individual who participated in the program. She thanked them for their support in helping provide important programs and services that strengthen local communities by helping individuals acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the current job market. She asked for their support again in helping celebrate “Workforce Development Month” between the months of July and October.
PRESENTATION- OVERDOSE AWARENESS
Lori Brown from Buddy’s Purpose an overdose awareness group, addressed the board asking them for support in passing the resolution in LaSalle County on Drug Overdose Awareness. Buddy’s Purpose has a mission to educate our communities on drug abuse and support the addict and their family. They offer support to those left behind after a substance related death. Lori is educating and bringing awareness that there is a sigma that is associated with drug use that falsely portrays addicts and family members of addicts.
MOTION TO APPROVE
Motion by Mr. Myers to approve change in the resolution from National Overdose Awareness Day in LaSalle County on August 31, 2021 to Overdose Awareness Week in the County of LaSalle on August 24, 2021 through August 31, 2021, second by Mr. Kasap. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-74) RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2021-AUGUST 31, 2021 AS OVERDOSE AWARENESS WEEK
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of Drug Overdose Awareness Week. The County of LaSalle, hereby recognizes that the week of August 24, 2021 through August 31, 2021 be recognized as Drug Overdose Awareness week in the County of LaSalle in memory of the people who have either lost loved ones, or who live with permanent injuries resulting from drug overdose.
Motion by Mr. Borchsenius to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Dose. PG 041-042
MOTION TO PLACE 2020 OUTSIDE AUDIT ON FILE FOR REVIEW
Jennifer Martinson of Lauterbach and Amen LLP, Outside Audit, presented the 2020 LaSalle County Financial Audit to the board.
Motion by Mr. Hicks to place the 2020 LaSalle County Financial Audit on file for review, second by Mr. Walter. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA:
C.21-41 RESOLUTION: Surrender Tax Sale Certificate
Parcel 33-36-300-025 Bruce #201800941
Motion by Mr. Dose to approve the consent agenda, second by Mr. Erbrederis. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent. (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
ORDINANCE: (#21-75) PETITION 21-09-SU REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of Petition #21-09SU filed by Mike Ambrose and Terra Frederick requesting a special use for a campground on the property. The property legally described as 20-25-200-000 located at 1208 IL RT 71 in Deer Park Township. The property is located in an A-1 (Agriculture) district, be granted a Special Use so as to place campground on the property pursuant to Section 7.1-4E of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance, subject to the following conditions:
1.) All IDNR Ecocat Consultation recommendations shall be followed (consultation letter dated June 11, 2021)
2.) Campground use restricted to proposed use (up to 25 treehouses and associated facilities) and shall not include camper/RV/tent sites.
3.) The Petitioners and successors in interest are strongly encouraged to take any and all necessary steps to ensure that neighboring property owners and business enterprises are not negatively affected by the operation.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form.
Motion by Mr. Torres to approve the ordinance, second by Ms. Pottinger. Voice vote: 22 ayes, 1 abstain (Ms. Znaniecki) and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
ORDINANCE: (#21-76) PETITION 21-11-SU REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of Petition #21-11SU filed by Archie and Cynthia Keith requesting a special use for expansion of Non Conforming Parcel on the property legally described as 14-09-118-000, 14-09-111-000 and 14-08-204-000. The property commonly known as 2020 N. 35th Rd., Dayton located in an A-1 (Agriculture) district pursuant to Section 4.3-5C2 of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance, subject to the following condition:
The Petitioners shall record a survey with legal description for the combination of all parcels with the Office of the LaSalle County Recorder.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form.
Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the ordinance, second by Mr. Stockley. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-77) HIGHWAY 21-10
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of Highway #21-10 providing for the appropriation of $400,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for the removal of the existing steel arch and replacement with concrete culvert of Section 20- 00829-00-DR, County Highway 18 (Dayton Road).
Motion by Mr. Borchsenius to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Roach. Roll call vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-78) HIGHWAY 21-11
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of Highway #21-11 providing for the appropriation of $400,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for the bridge removal and replacement of Section 20-00824-00-DR, County Highway 9 (E. 12th Road).
Motion by Mr. Small to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Trager. Roll call vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-79) APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT SLURRY SEAL AND LATEX STRIPING AT THE LASALLE COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL COMPLEX
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of contract with Perdue Pavement Solutions Peoria, IL for Pavement Slurry Seal, and Latex Striping project of the Parking Lot at the LaSalle County Governmental Complex located at 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois at a cost of $76,720.00.
Motion by Ms. Znaniecki to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Bernal. Roll call vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-80) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FOOD SERVICE AT THE LASALLE COUNTY JAIL AND DETENTION HOME
A resolution was submitted recommending for approval the execution of the agreement for food service at the jail and detention home. LaSalle County hereby approves the food service agreement with Consolidated Correctional Food service to provide food service to the LaSalle County Jail and Detention Home and the Chairman is authorized to execute the same.
Motion by Mr. Borchsenius to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Roach. Roll call vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-81) AMENDING (#10-141) UPDATING POLICY IN REGARD TO MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED MATTERS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval for an updated policy in regards to minimum insurance requirements and related matters in Resolution #10-141 for all contractors and subcontractors performing labor and other services for or on behalf of the County of LaSalle. Motion by Mr. Witzcak to approve the motion, second by Ms. Bernal.
MOTION TO AMEND
Motion by Witczak to amend the resolution by removing SECTION 5: That any waiver and/or exception from the provisions of this Resolution may only be granted by a favorable vote of either the entire LaSalle County Insurance Trust Committee and/or in emergent time sensitive situations, with the joint approval of the LaSalle County board
Chairman and the LaSalle County Insurance Trust Chairman with advice and/or input from the Risk Management Consultant of the County of LaSalle, second by Mr. Kasap.
Roll call vote on the amendment: 7 ayes, (Mr. Erbrederis, Mr. Oscepinski, Mr. Witzcak, Mr. Kasap, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Trager, Mr. Dose), 16 nays (Mr. Faber, Ms. Pottinger, Ms. Owens, Mr. Borchsenius, Mr. Small, Ms. Bernal, Mr. Torres, Mr. Stockley, Mr. Emmett, Ms, Carretto, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Myers, Mr. Green, Mr. Roach, Mr. Walter) and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion failed.
Roll call vote on the original motion: 17 ayes (Mr. Faber, Ms. Pottinger, Mr. Erbrederis, Ms. Owens, Mr. Borchsenius, Mr. Small, Ms. Bernal, Mr. Torres, Mr. Stockley, Mr. Emmett, Ms. Carretto, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Myers, Mr. Green, Mr. Roach, Mr. Walter), 6 nays (Mr. Oscepinski, Mr. Witzcak, Mr. Kasap, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Trager, Mr. Dose) and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-82) NURSING HOME RATE INCREASE PER DAY
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the increased rate of room rates per day at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.
❖ PRIVATE ROOM RATE OF $197.00 PER DAY—CURRENT $184.00
❖ SEMI-PRIVATE ROOM RATE OF $185.00 PER DAY—CURRENT $174.00
❖ EXPANDED SEMI-PRIVATE ROOM RATE OF $193.00 PER DAY – CURRENT $177.00
Effective as of January 1, 2022, LaSalle County Nursing Home room rates modified as set forth above. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from its passage and approval. Any resolution or part thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed.
Motion by Mr. Small to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Hicks. Roll call vote: 20 ayes, 3 nays (Oscepinski, Bernal and Trager) and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
MOTION TO PLACE ON FILE
Motion by Mr. Witczak to place on file the LaSalle County Clerk Semi-Annual Report, second by Mr. Torres. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-83) SALARY FOR LASALLE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval for salary for LaSalle County Public Defender. LaSalle County Board agrees that the compensation for the LaSalle County Public Defender, be set at the Sum of $165,090.76 for the period beginning July 1, 2021 until further action and notice by the State of Illinois.
Motion by Mr. Hicks to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Walsh. Roll call vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
Correspondence from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding a permit application for Carus Disposal Area was submitted.
Correspondence from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding a Public Notice on a Renewal of the Clean Air Act Permit located at 5 Unytite Dr. and 1415 Water St. in Peru was submitted.
Correspondence from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding a Notice of Public Comment Period for a Proposed Revision of a Construction Permit for Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. in Streator. The original permit issued September 2017 for a new glass furnace. The proposed revision would entail physical and operational changes to the furnace resulting in an increase in the permitted emissions. The EPA is accepting comments prior to making a final decision on this application. Comments must be received by September 9th 2021.
Correspondence from the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding notification of satisfactorily completion of Contract 87632 was submitted.
Motion by Mr. Emmett to accept the Miscellaneous Correspondence and Reports, second by Mr. Hicks Voice Vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent (Ms. McNally, Mr. Savitch, Ms. Busch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman). Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Emmett to recess the meeting until September 13th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in room 250, second by Mr. Green. Voice vote: 23 ayes and 5 absent. Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN JENSEN ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 2:25 P.M.
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