LaSalle County Board met Oct. 14.
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 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. Trager, Ms. Znaniecki, Mr. Dose, Mr. Lee, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Myers, Mr. Green, Mr. Roach, Mr. Blue, Mr. Walter, and Chairman Jensen.
ABSENT:
There are 17 ayes claiming mileage.
Motion by Mr. Borschsenius to approve the roll call for mileage and per diem, second by Ms. Carretto. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 239 PG 188
MOTION TO APPROVE
Motion by Ms. Bernal to approve September Per Diem for Board Member, Michael Kasap, District 12, second by Mr. Lee. Roll call vote: 26 ayes, 1 present and 2 absent (Walsh, 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. Witzcak to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr. Green. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
CITIZEN COMMENT
LaSalle County Board member, Doug Trager addressed the board in regards to the Federal COVID-19 funds available through the American Rescue Plan. He believes the county should begin dispersing the money as soon as possible to help the people and business in the community as some are still trying to recover from the financial
impact suffered from the pandemic.
STUDENT AWARDS
Scott Brandt an 8th grade honor roll student at Earlville Jr. High School and Nora Groesbeck a high honor roll student and Senior at Streator Township High School were recognized to receive a Student Excellence Award. Chairman Jensen congratulated Scott and Nora for being named as this month’s Student Excellence award winners.
PRESENTATION
Mike Wojcik, Senior Vice President of the Horton Group, has been working with the county’s health insurance since July 2016. Horton Group provides updates and gives reviews on what is happening in health care to the county’s insurance committee monthly. They presented to the board the renewal contract, a progress report from the past six years and a forecast. Their role is to stay on top of any new innovations to help control the cost of health care.
RESOLUTION: (#21-101) APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE BROKER/CONSULTANT
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the renewal of Health Insurance Broker/Consultant. The LaSalle County Board passed Ordinance #16-73 engaging the services of the Horton Group, to help navigate to provide assistance in complying with the Affordable Care Act and help LaSalle County to provide health insurance benefits pursuant to the continued Health Insurance Benefit requirements set forth by Illinois Public Act 86-1444. The agreement with Horton Group is for a three year term of January 1, 2022 – January 1, 2025 at a base cost of $37,800 per year and subject to the terms and conditions set forth.
Motion by Mr. Green to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Myers. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
SEE RECORD BOOK 239 PG 192-202
CONSENT AGENDA:
C.21-45 RESOLUTION: Tax Sale Certificate
Parcel# 21-11-139-013 Ottawa Acct# 0721917
C.21-46 RESOLUTION: Reconveyance
Parcel# 33-26-415-006 Bruce Acct# 201700934
C.21-47 RESOLUTION: Surrender Tax Sale Certificate
Parcel 33-98-130-004 Ottawa Acct# 201801078
Motion by Mr. Kasap to approve the consent agenda, second by Mr. Emmett Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
MOTION TO PLACE ON FILE
Motion by Mr. Trager to place on file the Probation and Court Services quarterly report, second by Mr. Roach. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
MOTION TO PLACE ON FILE
Motion by Mr. Walter to place on file the Detention Home quarterly report, second by Mr. Witzcak. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 239 PG 210-214
ORDINANCE: (#21-102) PETITION 21-04 MA MUCCI/KIRBY REQUESTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM A1 (AGRICULTURE) TO B1 (LOCAL BUSINESS)
An ordinance was submitted requesting a map amendment approval under the LaSalle County zoning ordinance filed by William and Debra Mucci and John and Polly Kirby. The property located South Ottawa Township, RT. 71 and N. 2725th Rd., PIN 22-15- 408-000 to allow for the changing of zoning classification from Agriculture (A-1) to Local Business (B1) pursuant to Section 14.9 of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance with the following conditions:
1) Any ancillary lighting shall be constructed so as to not impose upon neighboring residences.
This 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: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
ORDINANCE: (#21-103) PETITION (#21-14-SU) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of Petition #21-14SU filed by Roger Foote to be granted a “Special Use” so as to permit a single family home and accessory buildings on a lot less than 35 acres located in an A-1 zoned district, Pursuant to Section 7.1-4MM. The property owned by the petitioner located at 2230 Meridian Rd., Peru, IL 61354. PIN 25-07-305-000, and the two year special use expiration shall be waved pursuant to Section 14.10-10 of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance.
This shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form.
Motion by Mr. Myers to approve the ordinance, second by Mr. Freeman. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
ORDINANCE: (#21-104) PETITION 21-15 SU REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance was submitted recommending the approval of Petition #21-15 SU filed by Gerald and Jacquelyn Weber who are requesting a special use to expand a non conforming parcel to less than 35 acres on the property legally described as 05-11-419- 000 and 05-11-420-000. The property commonly known as 4627 E. 29th Rd., Sandwich, IL 60548 located in an A-1 (Agriculture) district pursuant to Section 4.3-5 C.2 of the LaSalle County Zoning Ordinance.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form.
Motion by Mr. Myers to approve the ordinance, second by Mr. Stockley. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-105) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: (#18-210) EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF PETITION #18-53 SU
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of extending the provisions of Ordinance #18-210 (Petition #18-53 SU) dated November 29, 2018 granting N. 14th Road LaSalle Solar LLC (Borrego) a special use to construct solar farm with conditions previously approved is hereby extended until November 29, 2022.
Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Faber. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-106) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: (#18-156) EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF PETITION #18-17 SU
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of extending the provisions of Ordinance #18-156 (Petition #18-17 SU) dated September 10, 2018 granting Brummel Solar Site, Forefront Power a special use to construct solar farm with conditions previously approved is hereby extended until September 10, 2022.
Motion by Ms. Bernal to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Small. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-107) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE UNDER THE LASALLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: (#18-211) EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF PETITION #18-54 SU
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of extending the provisions of Ordinance #18-211 (Petition #18-54 SU) dated November 29, 2018 granting Ruestman Solar Site, Forefront Power a special use to construct solar farm with conditions previously approved is hereby extended until November 29, 2022.
Motion by Mr. Borchsenius to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Myers. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-108) SUBDIVISION VARIANCE—ROAD FRONTAGE [SUB 21-02 SHAWBACK]
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of a variance from the LaSalle County Subdivision Variance Ordinance (Section 2.B.55.a). Robert Shawback is requesting a variance from the LaSalle County Subdivision Ordinance to allow a 5.062 + acre tract with 30’ feet of public road frontage. Parcel 31-05-204-000 be considered a legal tract located in an (A1) in Section 5 Township 31 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Richland Township, LaSalle County.
Motion by Mr. Freeman to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Pottinger. Voice vote: 27 ayes, 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-109) ELECTRONICS RECYCLING COLLECTION CONTRACT
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of entering into an electronic recycling collection contract. LaSalle County has opted in to the Illinois EPA recycling program. LaSalle County desires an electronic recycling collector to provide on site collection services for “one day” recycling events. Therefore, LaSalle County shall enter into a contract with A-Team Recyclers.
Motion by Mr. Stockley to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Walter. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-110) APPROVING CONTRACT FOR ESRI SOFTWARE (GIS)
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of a contract for ESRI software. The current contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. will expire on December 21, 2021. LaSalle County Board approves entering into a contract with ESRI with terms and conditions to provide software for the LaSalle County’s GIS for a three (3) year period beginning December 1, 2021 until November 30, 2024 at a cost of $247,500.00 and the LaSalle County Board Chairman is authorized to execute the same.
Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Borchsenius. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 4 absent (Emmett, Walsh, Hicks, Freeman). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-111) APPROVAL AND AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE EXISTING PROPRIETARY GIS CONTRACT BETWEEEN THE COUNTY OF LASALLE AND BRUCE HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DIGITAL MAP CONVERSION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTYWIDE GIS
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of an addendum to the existing proprietary GIS contract with Bruce Harris & Associates for digital map conversion and implementation of a Countywide GIS. The addendum includes four license agreements and shall be for a four (4) year period at a cost to the county of $886,464.00 ($221,616.00 per year). This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. Any resolution or part thereof in conflict herewith is hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
Motion by Mr. Freeman to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Roach. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-112) APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR CUSTODIAL AND JANITORIAL SERVICES
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of the contract for custodial and janitorial services with Quality Care Cleaning, Inc., for the LaSalle County Courthouse (Downtown); Etna Road Complex (Governmental and Criminal Justice Center); EOC Building, and the LaSalle County Health Department for a total of four years at the cost to the County of LaSalle as follows:
December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 $117,159.00
December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023 $118,159.00
December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024 $119,875.00
December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 $121,775.00
Motion by Mr. Borchsenius to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Znaniecki. Roll call vote: 26 ayes, 1 abstain (Trager) and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-113) APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE LONG TERM FOOD SERVICE AT THE LASALLE COUNTY NURSING HOME
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of entering into a contract for commercial food service agreement with Healthcare Services Group, Inc. The said agreement would provide food service to the LaSalle County Nursing Home.
Motion by Mr. Small to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Walter. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-114) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LASALLE COUNTY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE USAGE POLICY
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval of amending the technology resource usage policy. On December 14, 2015 LaSalle County Adopted a Technology Resource Usage Policy (#15-280). The amendments to said policy shall be effective immediately upon passage.
Motion by Ms. Pottinger to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Trager. Voice vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: (#21-115) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTENT TO INTERVENE WITH THE LASALLE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW APPEAL PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT COMPLAINTS.
A resolution was submitted recommending the approval entering the intergovernmental agreement with the Board of Education of Dimmick C.C.S.D. #175, the Board of Education of LaSalle-Peru Township High School District #120, Illinois Valley Community College and the County of LaSalle whereas, each has concerns regarding the value submitted with the assessment complaints on parcel 11-33-300-008 (Kin, Inc. D/B/A Kohl’s Illinois). The parties desire to intervene and agree to share the legal fees, analysis, and other necessary expenses associated with intervening. Dimmick will be billed by Robbins and Schwartz and then Dimmick will bill each participating party pro rate based on each respective party’s 2020 tax rate. Robbins and Schwartz will represent the parties at the LaSalle County Board of Review appeal proceeding and will prepare and submit the necessary documentation on each of the taxing bodies behalf.
Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Faber. Roll call vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDANCE AND REPORTS
Correspondence from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding a permit application to request for approval of gas collection and control system design for LandComp Landfill in Ottawa.
Correspondence from County Treasurer regarding the investment report dated October 4, 2021 was submitted.
Correspondence from the I.E.P.A. regarding a Clean Air Act Permit Program permit from Eakas Corporation located at 31st Rd and US Route 251, Peru was submitted.
Motion by Mr. Witzcak to accept the Miscellaneous Correspondence and Reports, second by Mr. Freeman. Voice Vote: 27 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Myer to recess the meeting until November 4th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in room 250, second by Ms. Busch. Voice vote: 25 ayes and 2 absent (Walsh, Hicks). Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN JENSEN RECESSED THE MEETING AT 2:47 P.M.
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