McHenry Times

McHenry County Board met Oct. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. INVOCATION

1. Pastor Joseph Hawley - Springbrook Community Church

4. INTRODUCTORY ROLL CALL

Mr. Thorsen made a motion seconded by Ms. Aavang to add Ms. Althoff to the Roll Call to vote remotely. The Motion was passed by unanimous voice vote.

Meeting called to order at: 7:00 PM by Chairman Michael Buehler.

PRESENT: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff (Remote), Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen, Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

5. ADOPT THE AGENDA

Mr. Smith made a motion seconded by Dr. Yensen to adopt the Agenda as presented. The Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Mr. Doherty made a motion seconded by Ms. Wegener to approve the Minutes presented below. The Minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.

1. County Board - Committee of the Whole - Sep 16, 2021 9:00 AM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

2. County Board - Regular Meeting - Sep 21, 2021 7:00 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

3. County Board - Budget Review - Sep 30, 2021 1:00 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

7. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS / REPORT

Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website beginning at 0:03:41 of the audio.

8. MEMBERS' COMMENTS

The following Member spoke: Dr. Yensen. Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website beginning at 0:07:25 of the audio.

9. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Ms. Wegener made a motion seconded by Mr. Gottemoller to approve the Proclamation as read into the record by Ms. Wegener. The motion passed on unanimous voice vote.

1. Proclamation Honoring Elizabeth Kessler for Her Outstanding Contributions to the Promotion and Development of Public parks and Conservation in McHenry County

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE

10. ZONING PETITIONS

1. Zoning Consent Agenda

RESULT: ADOPTED [20 TO 1]

MOVER: Larry W Smith

SECONDER: Theresa Meshes

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Yensen

NAYS: Wilbeck

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

1. #2019-019 - Weyrauch - Algonquin Twp - A1-A1CV (needs majority vote of members present to pass)

2. #2021-030 - Jones - Nunda Twp - R1-R1V (needs majority vote of members present to pass)

3. #2021-031 - Fruin - Grafton Twp - A1-A2 (needs 13 votes in favor to pass)

Mr. Gottemoller stated he would be abstaining from the vote on 10.1.3.

*Items Removed from Zoning Consent Agenda

2. Zoning Regular Agenda

A. #2021-008 - McCaskill - Seneca&Dorr Twps - A1-A1CV (needs 18 votes in favor to pass)

The following members spoke: Mr. Smith and Mr. Jung. Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:13:47 of the audio.

RESULT: NOT APPROVED [3 TO 17]

MOVER: Larry W Smith

SECONDER: Robert Nowak

AYES: Althoff, Meshes, Thorsen

NAYS: Aavang, Acosta, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Nowak, Skala, Smith, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Schwartz, Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

3. Zoning Unfinished Business

11. PLATS

12. PUBLIC COMMENT

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:16:47 of the audio. The following individual spoke:

Stacy McCaskill of Woodstock spoke in favor of the zoning variance for Agenda Item 10.2.A.

13. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. MOU - Cary Village Hall/Police Department & Law Enforcement Training Facility

RESULT: PRESENTED [21 TO 0]

MOVER: Michael Vijuk

SECONDER: Jeffrey T Thorsen

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

Motion: Motion to Amend 13.2

Mr. Kearns proposed a Motion to Amend Agenda Item 13.2 seconded by Mr. Thorsen. The following members spoke: Dr. Yensen, Ms. Jindrich and Chairman Buehler. Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:23:51 of the audio.

RESULT: PASSED BY VOICE

2. Resolution Rescinding Resolution R-201002-61-035 to Dissolve the Valley Hi Operating Board and Establishing the Valley Hi Operating Committee as a Standing Committee of the County Board

RESULT: ADOPTED [20 TO 0]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: Jim Kearns

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Skala, Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

3. Resolution Authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Fraternal Order of Police, Deputies Unit, The McHenry County Sheriff and the County of McHenry for the Time Period of 12/01/2021 through 11/30/2024.

RESULT: ADOPTED [21 TO 0]

MOVER: John Jung Jr.

SECONDER: John Collins

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

14. APPOINTMENTS

1. Recommendation for Appointment to the McHenry County Mental Health Board as of October 19, 2021.

RESULT: ADOPTED [21 TO 0]

MOVER: Paula Yensen

SECONDER: Michael Skala

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

Mental Health Board - Connee Meschini - 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2025

15. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN UPDATES / LIAISON REPORTS 16. ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT: ADOPTED [21 TO 0]

MOVER: Stephen Doherty

SECONDER: Carlos Acosta

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

1. Receipt of Statutory Reports and Placed on File

A. County Clerk/Recorder

1. Clerk-Recorder Board Report.pdf

B. Emergency Management Agency

1. EMA Report for September

C. Public Defender

1. Public Defender September Report

D. Coroner Report

1. Coroner's Report

E. Sheriff's Report

1. Sheriff Report

F. Treasurer's Report

2. Approve the Following Recommendations

A. Administrative Services

1. Resolution Setting the 2022 Meeting Dates for the McHenry County Board

2. 9449 pulled from Consent

B. Finance & Audit

1. Resolution for the Renewal of a County Sponsored Medicare Supplement Plan

2. 9457 pulled from Consent

3. Resolution Confirming the Emergency Purchase of the ERA-2 Module Cloud Software Over $30,000 by the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development - Community Development Division for the McHenry County Emergency Utility and Rental Assistance Program in Response to COVID-19

4. Resolution Authorizing a Two (2) Year Contract with LionHeart Critical Power Specialists of Huntley IL. with Two (2) Additional Option Years (Quality Infrastructure)

5. Resolution Authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program

6. Resolution Authorizing Termination of Tax Reimbursement Account

7. Resolution Authorizing Senior Services Grant Funding Allocations for Program Year 2022

8. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Fiscal Year 2022 and an Emergency Appropriation to the Sheriff's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget ** (Stable Environment and Sustainability)

9. Resolution Authorizing acceptance of Jack's Tire Sales and Services bid and for the County Board to enter into a two (2) year contract (12/1/21-11/30/23) with Jack's Tire Sales & Service, Inc., for the Purpose of Maintaining the County's Vehicle Fleet (Stable Environment and Sustainability)

10. Resolution Authorizing Personnel Changes to the McHenry County Department of Health’s Fiscal Year 2021 Departmental Roster

11. Resolution Authorizing the Valley Hi Administrator to Initiate the Organizational Restructuring Plan, Creating an Infection Preventionist Position and Re-Aligning Positions Within the Nursing Department and Dietary Departments

12. Resolution Authorizing the Valley Hi Administrator to Initiate the Recruitment and Retention Plan 2021-2022 and Make Immediate Changes to the Valley Hi Pay Rates and Bonus Structures as Outlined in the Plan

13. 9448 pulled from Consent

C. Law & Government/Liquor

D. Planning, Environment & Development

E. Public Health & Community Services

1. Resolution Authorizing Emergency Rental Assistance Part 2, Round 2B Allocations for Supportive Services Projects for the McHenry County Emergency Utility and Rental Assistance Program (McEURAP)

2. Resolution Revising the Program Year 2020 HOME Investment Partnerships Program to Home of the Sparrow

F. Transportation

1. 9438 pulled from Consent

2. 9439 pulled from Consent

3. 9366 pulled from Consent

4. Resolution Awarding a Contract for 2022 & 2023 Traffic Signal and Highway Lighting Maintenance Contract and Appropriating Funds

5. Resolution Appropriating Funds for Roadway Lighting and Traffic Signal Electrical Power

6. 9407 pulled from Consent

7. Resolution to Approve Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Group Agreements

*ITEMS REMOVED FROM ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA

16.2.A.2 - 9449 : 12 - General - 2022 Strategic Plan (Leadership and Governance)

RESULT: ADOPTED [18 TO 3]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: Michael Skala

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Skala, Smith, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Yensen

NAYS: Schwartz, Thorsen, Wilbeck

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

16.2.B.2 - 9457 : 09 - Personnel - Archer

RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 7]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: John Collins

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jung Jr., Meshes, Skala, Smith, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener

NAYS: Jindrich, Kearns, Nowak, Schwartz, Thorsen, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

16.2.B.13 - 9448 : 82 - Contract - NSR IGA Nunda Twp - All remaining NSR - Construction and JT

RESULT: ADOPTED [20 TO 1]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: Michael Vijuk

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen

NAYS: Thorsen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

16.2.F.1 - 9438 : 82 - Contract - MLS - Various Bridges Land Acquisition Management

The following members and individuals spoke: Ms. Meshes, ASA Jana Blake, County Administrator Peter Austin, Dr. Yensen, and Mr. Wilbeck. Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:41:26, and 0:42:45 of the audio. Non-electronic roll call vote requested for Agenda Items 16.2F1, 16.2F2, 16.2F3 and 16.2F6. Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website beginning at 0:58:00 of the audio.

RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 4]

MOVER: Stephen Doherty

SECONDER: Carlos Acosta

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Skala, Smith, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener

NAYS: Schwartz, Thorsen, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

16.2.F.2 - 9439 : 82 - Contract - MLS - Charles Road Land Acquisition Management

RESULT: ADOPTED [16 TO 5]

MOVER: Stephen Doherty

SECONDER: Carlos Acosta

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Skala, Smith, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener

NAYS: Nowak, Schwartz, Thorsen, Wilbeck, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

16.2.F.3 - 9366 : 82 - Contract - Charles Road Corridor PH I ESA

RESULT: ADOPTED [19 TO 2]

MOVER: Stephen Doherty

SECONDER: Carlos Acosta

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Yensen

NAYS: Schwartz, Wilbeck

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

16.2.F.6 - 9407 : 82 - Contract - Hunter Road over Little Beaver Creek Supplement No. 1 ESA

RESULT: ADOPTED [19 TO 2]

MOVER: Stephen Doherty

SECONDER: Carlos Acosta

AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Yensen

NAYS: Schwartz, Wilbeck

ABSTAIN: Buehler

ABSENT: Parrish, Phillips, Schofield

17. ORDINANCES

1. For Review

A. Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the County of McHenry, Illinois for the Fiscal Year December 1, A.D., 2021 through November 30, A.D., 2022

RESULT: 30 DAY REVIEW

B. An Ordinance Providing for the Levy of Taxes for McHenry County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year December 1, A.D., 2021 through November 30, A.D., 2022

RESULT: 30 DAY REVIEW

2. For Action

18. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

19. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

20. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY)

21. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Skala made a motion seconded by Dr. Yensen to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 pm. Chairman Buehler declared the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

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