Kankakee County Board Meeting March 11, 2014 AGENDA
INVOCATION: Mike Hildebrand, Board Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Bruce Clark
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS • March is Proclaimed as the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health Month • Presentation on Current County Financial Condition
VACANCY APPOINTMENT
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION Cheri L. Jones 10 Years Sheriffs Department Linda K. McKay 10 Years Health Department Raymond A. Fairfield 10 Years Maintenance Department Roger B. Diercks 10 Years GIS Manager Deborah E. Woodruff 10 Years Auditor Robert L. LaLuna 20 Years Highway Department
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: February 11, 2014
CLAIMS COMMITTEE REPORT: January Claims
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 1. County Collector's Monthly Report for January, 2014 2. County Treasurer's Monthly Report for January, 2014 3. Coroner's Monthly Report for December, 2013 & January, 2014 4. Coroner's Monthly Receipt of Money for December, 2013 & January, 2014 5. Circuit Clerk's Monthly Report for December, 2013 & January, 2014 6. Recorder of Deeds Monthly Report for January, 2014 7. County Clerk's Monthly Report for January, 2014 8. Animal Control Monthly Report for January, 2014 9. Building and Zoning Monthly Report for February, 2014 10. Monthly Resolutions for February, 2014
COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS: 1. Consent Agenda • Reappointment of David Tyson to the K3 County Board of Examiners & Appeals (21) • Resolution Approving the K3 County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2014-2019 (22) • Lewis Subdivision - Final Plat (23) Amendment to Solid Waste Ordinance (24)
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2. Highway & Bridge Committee • Ordinance Regarding Modification of Agreement with River Run Subdivision (25) • Resolution Declaring Honorary Street Names for Six Segments of Highway Located in Pembroke Township (26) • Resolution Declaring Honorary Street Name of Golbin School Road in Pembroke Township (27)
3. Community Services Committee • Resolution Authorizing K3 County to Purchase Real Estate for a New Animal Control Facility (28)
4. Finance Committee • Amended - Combined Annual Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for Kankakee County, Illinois 2013-2014 Fiscal Year (29)
OTHER BUSINESS
INFORMATION ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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Kankakee County Board Meeting March 11, 2014
The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois, held March 11, 2014, pursuant to the adjourned meeting of September 10, 2013, was called to order at 9:00 am., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Bossert. Mr. Hildebrand, County Board Member, delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present:
Mr. Tripp, Mr. Washington, Jr., Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Stauffenberg, Mr. Vickery, Mr. Hess, Mr. Enz, Mr. Whitis, Mr. Tholen, Mrs. Polk, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Skutt, Mr. Dodge, Mr. Flett, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Liehr, Mr. Hildebrand, Mr. Howard, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Webber, Mr. Einfeldt, Mr. Bossert
Members Absent - Mr. James, Mr. Olthoff
Quorum - Present
Public Commentary
Mr. James Wasser thanked the county board for the assistance they give the Veterans Assistance Commission. He invited the board to visit Veteran's Court on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in court room 204 and gave an explanation of how the court works. He stated the Veterans Assistance Commission, Michael Roof and Karen Smietanski have done a wonderful job. He thanked the county board for appointing him on the Blue Ribbon Commission and feels the county board has done a very good job.
Mr. Ralph Paarlberg spoke regarding the landfill and the county willingness to accept Chicago garbage to be dumped here. He stated he is an active member, for about 20 years, on the Regional Planning Commission and wants to know why they have no say in this matter.
Communications - None
Presentations -
A proclamation was read recognizing and congratulating the Helen Wheeler Center for 50 years of service to Kankakee County and proclaiming March as the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health month. Mr. Wheeler made the motion to adopt the proclamation with a second by Mr. Liehr. Motion carried by a voice vote.
A presentation was given by Mr. McCarty regarding the county's current financial condition. He provided a history on the General Fund transactions and the financial situation of the county. Mr. McCarty stated that 2009 was the beginning of the economic downturn felt throughout the nation. This downturn created a $2.5 million decrease in revenue that year. In addition, on the expense side was a three year retro payment to one of the county's large union contracts. Mr. McCarty noted that the last large-scale budget cut was in late 2010 for FY 2011. The ending fund balance in 2009 was $3.9 million; FY 2013 had a deficit of$ 1.2 million. Tax anticipation warrants were, to date, $5.3 million. On February 28, 2014, the county borrowed $1 million from the Highway Department. The county also borrowed $6.3 million from outside sources and $2 million from inter-funds. He stated that expenses have to become level or below revenue or income. Mr. Bossert said the amended budget had been presented to the Finance Committee and had been distributed to the board. Mr. Wheeler spoke regarding health insurance, suggesting ways the county could save money. Mr. Stauffenberg replied that they did look at health insurance in the Finance Committee. He suggested in that committee they cancel all health insurance, and provide $3,000 to employees to procure their own health insurance, but that the unions were opposed. Mr. Snipes asked why the county did not foresee these expenditures. Mr. McCarty replied that the board needed to realize the pressures on the expense side regarding changes in union contracts, health insurance costs, utilities, etc. On average there were $500 thousand to $750 thousand in new expenditures every year. He added the county had identified new revenues of approximately $1.7 million, but also reminded the board of the sales tax issue. Mr. Reid asked if the county had received any assistance from our state representatives regarding the sales tax issue. Mr. Bossert replied that Chicago or the RTA's concerns seem to far exceed the problems occurring in Kankakee County and similar counties. He added that the word in Springfield was that the collar-county representatives are waiting for word as to which way to go on a vote when the issue arises. He also stated that many businesses have given up and closed operations and the board should assume that revenue would be gone. Mr. Stauffenberg thanked Mr. McCarty for doing an admirable job of providing information to finance committee and would vote for the revised budget. Mr. Byrne suggested the board give up their per diem. Mr. Bossert replied the county could save $25 thousand to $30 thousand per year by reducing per diem by reorganizing and reducing committees. He also stated the board could discuss voluntarily forgoing their per diem pay. Mr. Howard asked if the board had considered reducing the number of board members. Mr. Bossert replied that could not happen until redistricting in 2021. Mr. LaGesse suggested eliminating all county vehicles except for patrol and eliminating mileage, looking at cutting all salaries and not offering pay increases on new union contracts. Mr. Whitis stated the board needed to pass the budget but suggested a meeting of a Committee of the Whole to bring all suggestions for discussion and possible action with an established deadline for action. Mr. McConnell, Mr. Dodge and Mr. Skutt agreed with Mr. Whitis. Mr. Reid asked if the county can make the auditor's position a non-elected office. Mr. Bossert replied it would require a referendum by the citizens to abolish the position as an elected office. Mr. Liehr stated if committees were combined the meeting length would increase, suggesting the committees remain the same but allow board members to voluntarily decline their per diem. Mr. Stauffenberg agreed with Messrs. Whitis and LaGesse and suggested figures be provided at the next Finance Committee regarding actual costs. Mr. Enz agreed with Mr. Stauffenberg, stating that the board needed to have all the figures. He also stated he did not agree with the amended budget. Mr. Sirois thanked Mr. McCarty for preparing the financial information presented and asked what the county was mandated to fund and not mandated to fund. Mr. LaGesse stated that the county was not home-rule and finding revenue is not an easy task. Mr. Snipes commented that the county shouldn't touch the Finance Department. He also suggested exploring a four-day work week and increasing the sales tax from 6.25% to 6.5%. Mr. Washington, Jr. stated that he had never seen the county's expenses on a sliding scale go to a point they were at now. He also stated that the county has employees making $70 to $100 thousand annually, but cannot reduce those salaries because of contracts.
Vacancy Appointment - None
Certificates of Recognition
10 years: Cheri L. Jones Sheriff's Department Linda K. McKay Health Department Raymond A. Fairfield Maintenance Department Roger B. Diercks GIS Manager Deborah E. Woodruff Auditor 20 years: Robert L. LaLuna Highway Department
Minutes of the Last Meeting
The minutes of the February 11, 2014, county board meeting were submitted to the county board. The reading of the minutes was waived. Mr. Whitis made the motion to accept the minutes from February 11, 2014, with a second by Mr. Washington, Jr. Motion carried by a voice vote.
Claims Committee Report
A motion to approve the claims reports from January 2014 was made by Mr. Enz and seconded by Mr. Dodge. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.
Department Reports
The department reports were read and accepted on the motion of Mr. Tholen, which was seconded by Mr. Hildebrand. Motion carried by a voice vote.
1. County Collector's Monthly Report for January 2014 2. County Treasurer's Monthly Report for January 2014 3. Coroner's Monthly Report for December 2013 and January 2014 4. Coroner's Monthly Report for Money for December 2013 and January 2014 5. Circuit Clerk's Monthly Report for December 2013 and January 2014 6. Recorder of Deeds' Monthly Report for January 2014 7. County Clerk's Monthly Report for January 2014 8. Animal Controls' Monthly Report for January 2014 9. Building and Zonings' Monthly Report for February 2014 10. Monthly Resolutions for February 2014
Committee Presentations and Resolutions Consent Agenda
Mr. Washington made the motion to adopt the consent agenda with the amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance (24) to be read separately. Mr. Dodge seconded the motion. Mr. Clark, County Clerk, read the items into the record. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 26 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried. a) Reappointment of David Tyson to the K3 County Board of Examiners & Appeals (21) b) Resolution Approving the K3 County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2014-2019 (22) c) Lewis Subdivision - Final Plat (23)
Mr. Tripp made a motion to waive the reading and adopt the resolution regarding an amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance (24). Mr. Tholen seconded the motion. Mr. Bossert explained the resolution. Mr. Wheeler wanted to know who would be policing the process. Mr. Van Mill said they have very few commercial zoning properties and the planning department will have to see how it goes. Mr. Enz wanted to know if legitimate charitable organizations would have to abide by this as well. Mr. Van Mill said yes but they would take a different approach. Mr. Washington, Jr. wanted to know how frequent the pickups will be. Mr. Van Mill said it was the responsibility of the owner of the facilities themselves. Mr. Reid stated that each county board member has an area and if the boxes overflow to call Mr. Van Mill. Motion carried by voice vote.
Highway and Bridge Committee
The ordinance regarding modification of agreement with River Run Subdivision (25) was not ready and Mr. Bossert stated would be on the agenda for the next county board meeting.
A resolution was read regarding declaring honorary street names for six segments of highway located in Pembroke Township (26). Mr. Washington made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Howard seconded the motion. Mr. Enz wanted to know who requested this and what were the costs. Mr. Bossert stated that Mr. Howard requested it. Mr. Rogers stated the total costs of the 12 signs would be about $2,000. Mr. Bossert stated comments were requested from the township in which they agreed with the concept but they have no budget at this time to follow through with this. Mr. Rogers said they did not get a response from Sheriff or 911 at that time. Mr. Sirois stated that these streets have always been called these names and now they are making them honorary street names. Mr. Bossert stated that this would be a township cost. Mr. Hildebrand stated he had voted no at committee because if they were put up and the township was not going to maintain them, then he felt the county would have a liability issue. Mr. Enz stated to leave this alone because this was a township issue. Mr. Rogers stated that the county board is required to name roads. Mr. Boyd stated that this is not changing or naming the roads but making them honorary names. Motion carried by voice vote.
A resolution was read regarding declaring honorary street name of Gobin School Road in Pembroke Township (27). Mr. Howard made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Snipes seconded the motion. Mr. Bossert stated that this road was county jurisdiction and would be the county's cost. Motion carried by voice vote.
Community Services Committee
A resolution was read authorizing Kankakee County to purchase real estate for a new animal control facility (28). Mr. Liehr made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. McConnell seconded the motion. Mr. Boyd stated that this was a long process and Julie Boudreau should be applauded for her work. He stated the county was in dire need for a new animal control facility and the purchase was done without taxpayer money. He stated it was IPTIP fund money which was money collected and paid to the animal control department for that purpose. Mr. Boyd stated, as the state's attorney, has made it a point when he took that office to avoid going into executive session unless it's absolutely necessary. He stated when it came to the purchase of real estate that it was not only allowed but recommended that those discussions be held in executive session for the purpose of ensuring that the county gets the best price. He stated for that reason they went into executive session at the committee meeting and that was explained but unfortunately one or more members of that committee chose not to honor their ethical duty and leave that information in executive session. He stated to those members that had done that, shame on them for violating their ethics. Mr. Boyd stated that one of the reasons he didn't like to go into executive session was because the county board has a history of its members not respecting executive session and its purpose. He stated they went into executive session to protect the county and the county's assets. Mr. Boyd stated as a result one or more of the county board members chose to tell the public. He stated the person from whom we are purchasing the property was honorable and was going to stick with the deal. Mr. Boyd said to those board members, in the future, if they can't respect their duty and obligation in executive session to leave the session. Mr. Howard wanted to know what infrastructure exists on the 5 acres and how was it selected. Mr. Enz stated the property had a couple buildings on the property, sewer, water, electric utilities and natural gas and stated it was a very good deal. Mr. LaGesse stated that the organization BARK "Because Animals Really Kount" will be holding a fundraiser for the Kankakee County Animal Control and Adoption Center called the "Fur Ball" on May 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to I nay. Motion carried.
Finance Committee
A resolution was read regarding the amended-combined annual budget and appropriation ordinance for Kankakee County, Illinois 2013-2014 Fiscal Year (29). Mr. Vickery made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Dodge seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 26 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried. I Mr. Skutt made a motion to have a Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Whitis seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Bossert stated topics for discussion would include health insurance, board compensation, county vehicle issue, what adjustments to salary on those areas that were not subject to collective bargaining and what that impact would be, the auditor position, and mandated versus non-mandated activities of the county.
Other Business Openings
None
Information Items
New Business - None
Old Business - None
Mr. LaGesse made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 a.m. Mr. Reid seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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Summary of Issue: it I STATE OF ILLINOIS Page No. I of PW Kankakee County ROLL CALL AND VOTES
In County Board MARCH 11 Session. 2014 A.D.
Questions On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion Members New Budget Roll Claims Consent Animal &
Call I Agenda Control Appro. J28 j29 Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye !L Aye Nay Mr. Tripp ,
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Mr. Stauffenberg 1 'i
Absent Mr. James
Mr. Vickery
Absent Mr. Olthoff
Mr. Hess
Mr. Enz
Mr. Whitis
Mr. Tholen
Mrs. Polk 'I
Mr. McConnell "I
Mr. Mulcahy
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Mr. Dodge
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Mr. Byrne
Mr. Sirois
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Mr. Hildebrand .I
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Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Reid
Mrs. Webber
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Mr. Bossert Total Ayes 25 26 25 26 Total Nays 0 0 1 0 Total Abstain Total Present Total Absent 3 2 2 2
02/11/2014 Kankakee County Monthly Resolution List - February 2014 Page 1 of 1
Total County Recorder/ RES# Account Type Account Name Collected Clerk Auctioneer Sec of State Agent Treasurer
02-14-001 0813252 SAL ANDREW L. COLEMAN 643.00 24.86 6.00 37.00 350.00 225.14 02-14-002 0813311 SAL TRENTON HARRISON 1047.00 13.70 10.00 37.00 350.00 636.30 02-14-003 0813348 SL FAIRVIEWLLC 1,602.00 14.30 15.00 37.00 400.00 1,110.70 02-14-004 0813396 SAL GEORGE WLYTLE 1,880.00 24.86 18.00 37.00 475.00 1,325.14 02-14-005 2009-00729 REC JOYCE JACKSON 1,295.20 59.86 0.00 37.00 516.63 681.71 02-14-006 2009-01194 REC ENGINEERED 851.13 56.09 0.00 37.00 442.94 315.10 POLYMERSOLUTIONS, INC 02-14-007 2009-01192 REC ENGINEERED POLYMER 588.68 56.09 0.00 37.00 336.18 159.41 SOLUTIONS, INC 02-14-008 2009-01195 REC ENGINEERED POLYMER 603.73 56.09 0.00 37.00 342.32 168.32 SOLUTIONS, INC 02-14-009 0813310 SAL TRENTON HARRISON 1280.11 13.70 12.00 37.00 381.11 836.30 02-14-010 0813370 SAL TRENTON HARRISON 1,078.11 19.22 10.00 37.00 381.11 630.78 02-14-011 0813243 DEF-SAL PAUL G BUNYON 1000.00 59.36 0.00 0.00 256.09 684.55 02-14-012 0813284 DEF-SAL LATRICSHA K CRITE 660.00 36.36 0.00 0.00 171.11 452.53 02-14-013 0813291 DEE-SAL PHYLLIS SIROVY 659.00 24.86 0.00 0.00 170.83 463.31
Totals $13,187.96 $459.35 $71.00 $370.00 $4,573.32 $7,689.29 N HBO 0/" &M"tl Clerk Fees $459.35 N M1 Recorder/Sec of State Fees $370.00 Mwl&~wmr Total to County $8,518.64 OVA Ewai Committee M rs
-. , ZTZ 02-14-001 RESOLUTION 0813252
WHEREAS, The County of Kankakee, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has undertaken a program to collect delinquent taxes and to perfect titles to real property in cases in which the taxes on such real property have not been paid, pursuant to 35ILCS 200/21-90, and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to this program, the County of Kankakee, as Trustee for the Taxing Districts, has acquired an interest in the following described real estate:
KANKAKEE TOWNSHIP
PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 16-17-04-110-007
As described in certificates(s) : 2009-01540 sold November 2010 and it appearing to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property.
WHEREAS, Andrew L. Coleman, has bid $643.00 for the County's interest, such bid having been presented to the Finance Committee at the same time it having been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, Joseph E. Meyer, that the County shall receive from such bid $225.14 as a return for its certificate(s) of purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $24.86 for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the revolving account the charges advanced from this account, the auctioneer shall receive $6.00 for his services and the Recorder of Deeds shall receive $37.00 for recording. The remainder is the amount due the Agent under his contract for services. The total paid by purchaser is $643.00.
THEREFORE, our Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairman of the Board of Kankakee County, Illinois, be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County's interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the above described real estate for the sum of $225.14 to be paid to the Treasurer of Kankakee County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void.
ADOPTED by roll call vote this / / day of
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