McHenry County Board met September 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Nov 8, 2018

McHenry County Board met Sept. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Chairman of the Board - Jack D. Franks

District 1

Yvonne Barnes, Christopher Spoerl, Robert Nowak, Thomas Wilbeck

District 2

James Heisler, Donna Kurtz, John Reinert, Jeffrey Thorsen

District 3

Chris Christensen, Joseph Gottemoller, Donald Kopsell, Michael Walkup

District 4

Kay Bates, John Hammerand, Charles Wheeler, Craig Wilcox

District 5

John Jung Jr., Michael Rein, Michael Skala, Paula Yensen

District 6

Michele Aavang, Jim Kearns, Mary McCann, Larry Smith

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. INVOCATION - PASTOR BEN KORINEK, THE CHAPEL, MCHENRY, ILLINOIS

4. INTRODUCTORY ROLL CALL

Meeting called to order at: 5:00 PM by Chairman Jack D Franks.

PRESENT: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup (Remote), Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen, Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

Mr. Thorsen made a motion seconded by Mr. Heisler to allow Mr. Walkup to participate remotely. On a unanimous voice vote the motion carried.

Also present was Parliamentarian Sarah Dzurik.

5. ADOPT THE AGENDA

Mr. Gottemoller made a motion seconded by Ms. Yensen to adopt the agenda. On a unanimous voice vote the motion carried.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

1. County Board - Committee of the Whole - Aug 16, 2018 9:00 AM

Mr. Skala made a motion seconded by Ms. Aavang to approve the above-named minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

2. County Board - Special Meeting - Aug 16, 2018 10:00 AM

Mr. Skala made a motion seconded by Ms. Aavang to approve the above-named minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

3. County Board - Regular Meeting - Aug 21, 2018 7:00 PM

Mr. Skala made a motion seconded by Ms. Aavang to approve the above-named minutes.

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

7. MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at 6:09 of the audio. Board members commented on opposition to the proposed Inspector General position and about the

ability to make a permanent reduction in property taxes.

8. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS / REPORT

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at 14:30 of the audio.

9. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

1. Proclamation Designating September 2018 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in McHenry County

Ms. Yensen made a motion seconded by Mr. Wilcox to approve the above-named Proclamation.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE

2. Proclamation Designating September 17 through 23, 2018 as Constitution Week

Ms. McCann made a motion seconded by Ms. Bates to approve the above-named Proclamation.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE

10. ZONING PETITIONS

1. Zoning Consent Agenda 2018-025 and 2018-026

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Larry W Smith

SECONDER: John Reinert

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

1. 7132 pulled from Consent

2. 7122 pulled from Consent

3. #2018-025 - Hagenow Family Trust #2000 - Greenwood Twp - A1-E5 (needs 13 votes to pass)

4. #2018-026 - Zamindar Club Inc. - Richmond Twp - A1C-A1C (needs majority vote of members present to pass)

*Items Removed from Zoning Consent Agenda

#2018-019 - Borrego/Domenella - Richmond Twp - A1-A1CV (needs majority vote of members present to pass)

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at 23:15 of the audio.

RESULT: NOT APPROVED [10 TO 12]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Joseph Gottemoller

AYES: Gottemoller, Heisler, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Reinert, Skala, Walkup, Wilbeck, Yensen

NAYS: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Hammerand, Jung Jr., Kearns, Rein, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Wheeler, Wilcox

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

#2018-020 - Borrego Solar/Stritzel - Hartland Twp - A1-A1CV (needs majority vote of members present to pass)

RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 6]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Joseph Gottemoller

AYES: Aavang, Bates, Gottemoller, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, Nowak, Reinert, Skala, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

NAYS: Barnes, Hammerand, McCann, Rein, Smith, Wheeler

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

2. Zoning Regular Agenda

A. #2018-017 - Syncarpha Solar/Grismer Tr - Coral Twp - A1-A1C (needs majority vote of members present to pass)

Continued by request of Petitioner.

RESULT: CONTINUED Next: 11/13/2018 7:00 PM

3. Zoning Unfinished Business

11. PLATS

12. PUBLIC COMMENT

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at about 28:00 of the audio

The rules were explained. The following people spoke.

Linnea Kooistra of Woodstock regarding Elizabeth Scherer

Karl Truty of Harvard against Solar Plant

Rich Rostron of Woodstock against Inspector General position

Joe Tirio, Recorder of Deeds regarding Recorder fees

Lisa Haderlein, Exec Dir Land Conservancy against County Condemnation

Meg Ruelius of Huntley regarding Wilcox disability

13. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. 6953 : 99 - 13.1 Contract - Portable Radio Replacement

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at 46:47 of the audio.

It was requested that the State's Attorney's opinion on funding of this project be provided to the Board.

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Joseph Gottemoller

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

Motion: Motion to Amend 13.1

Mr. Skala said there was a new Resolution at member's desks about the amendment for financing the project. State's Attorney's Office has determined that borrowing funds from the Valley Hi Fund is not appropriate to statute. The amendment is to use all RTA funds to pay for the radios while continued research is done to look for other funding options internally.

RESULT: PASSED BY VOICE

2. 7112 : Budget - 34 - 13.2 FEMA EMPG Grant Modification for FY2017 **

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Michele Aavang

SECONDER: Paula Yensen

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

3. 7136 : 13.3 Waiving Special Permit Requirements for Overweight AG Vehicles - 2018

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Mary McCann

SECONDER: Michael Skala

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

4. 7151 : 13.4 Grant - 45 - Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Prosecution Program FY19

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Thomas Wilbeck

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

14. APPOINTMENTS

1. Recommendation for Appointment to the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals and the Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Board as of September 18, 2018

Motion: Motion Gartner

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: John Reinert

SECONDER: Robert Nowak

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

Motion: Motion Eldredge

RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 3]

MOVER: John Reinert

SECONDER: Robert Nowak

AYES: Aavang, Bates, Gottemoller, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wilcox, Yensen

NAYS: Barnes, Hammerand, Wilbeck

ABSTAIN: Kearns, Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

AWAY: Wheeler

Motion: Motion Hansel

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: John Reinert

SECONDER: Robert Nowak

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

Motion: Motion TB Board

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: John Reinert

SECONDER: Robert Nowak

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

15. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN UPDATES / LIAISON REPORTS

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at 1:03:11 of the audio.

Mr. Nowak commented that the MCCD is meeting on September 20th at 5 p.m. to discuss the budget. Ms. Yensen commented that there is a Senior Services Grant Commission meeting on September 28th.

16. ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Wilcox asked to remove 16.2 A2 and A16. Mr. Wilbeck is noted as a NO vote on 16.2 H2, H4 and H6.

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: Michael Skala

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

1. Receipt of Statutory Reports and Placed on File

A. County Clerk

1. County Clerk monthly report

2. Road Dist Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds - to be presented to County Board at the first regular mtg after receipt of letter and report hereby attached.

B. Emergency Management Agency

1. EMA Monthly August 2018

C. Public Defender

1. Public Defenders - August Monthly Report

D. County Recorder

E. Sheriff's Report

1. Sheriff's Report

F. Treasurer's Report

1. Treasurer Report July 2018

2. Approve the Following Recommendations

A. Finance & Audit

1. Resolution Authorizing Compression Adjustments to Eligible Non-Union Employees Who Have Worked Five or More Years Within Their Current Position for McHenry County

2. 7107 pulled from Consent

3. Resolution Adopting a Predictable Fee Schedule for the Recorder's Office

4. Resolution Authorizing a Two (2) Year Base Contract with United States Alliance Fire Protection of Lake Forest, Illinois for Fire Protection Inspections with Two (2) Additional Option Years

5. Resolution Authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program

6. Resolution Authorizing a Settlement Agreement in the Case of Taxpayer Wolf Realty, LLC, et al. v. Miller (Case No. 15 TX 5)

7. Resolution Authorizing Thirty-Six Month FireEye Endpoint Security Software Maintenance and Support

8. Resolution Authorizing a Sixty Month Multi-Function Device Lease, Including Managed Print Services with Stan's LPS Midwest **

9. Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of McHenry and the City of Woodstock for Off-Site Data Storage

10. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC for the Purchase and Installation of a 60KVA Eaton UPS and a Line Item Transfer to the Fiscal Year 2018 Non-Departmental Budget **

11. Resolution Authorizing Adjusting the Pay Grades of Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) Positions - Based on the County-Wide Classification and Compensation System

12. Resolution Authorizing a Budget Line Item Transfer in the Emergency Telephone System Board's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for TriTech Software End User Training and Data Import **

13. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 and an Emergency Appropriation to the Sheriff's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget **

14. Resolution Authorizing the County to enter into a Contract with Aramark , LLC to Provide Inmate Meals in the McHenry County Sheriff's Office for a Base Two Year Contract (12/1/2018-11/30/20) and Two Additional Option Years (12/1/20-11/30/22)

15. Resolution Authorizing the McHenry County Department of Health to Expend an Amount not to Exceed an Additional $15,000 to Cardinal Health in FY2018 for Vaccine Purchases under the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy Government Contract

16. 7106 pulled from Consent

17. Resolution Authorizing Entering into a GIS Enterprise License Agreement Renewal with Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) Inc. in the GIS Department FY2018 Budget

B. Human Resources

C. Internal Support & Facilities

D. Law & Government

1. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the 2019 McHenry County Emergency Operations Plan

E. Liquor & License

F. Planning, Environment & Development

1. Resolution for an After-the-Fact Zoning Petition Fee Waiver for Michael and Teri Herff in the Amount of $2,000 for Zoning Petition #2018-027

G. Public Health & Community Services H. Transportation

1. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Illinois Department of Transportation, County of McHenry, and City of Marengo for the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Illinois Route 23 and Interstate 90 Interchange Project

2. Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement and Appropriating Funds for the Millstream Road over the Kishwaukee River (3022 & 3023) Bridge(s) Project

3. Resolution Approving the McHenry County Living Snow Fence Program and Appropriating Funds

4. Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement and Appropriating Funds for the Hunter Road over Little Beaver Creek (056-3034) Bridge Project

5. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois and Appropriating Funds for the Hunter Road over Little Beaver Creek (056-3034) Bridge Project

6. Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement and Appropriating Funds for the Algonquin Road Corridor and Wilmot Road at Main Street Traffic Signal Improvement Project

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

8. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois and Appropriating Funds for the Millstream Road over the Kishwaukee River (056-3022 & 056-3023) Bridge(s) Project

9. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois and Appropriating Funds for the Algonquin Road Corridor and Wilmot Road at Main Street Traffic Signal Improvement Project

10. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Right-Of-Way for Highway Purposes for the Union Road Bridge over the Kishwaukee River Project Pursuant to Eminent Domain

11. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Guardrail Maintenance and Appropriating Funds

12. Resolution Approving Payment of a Commercial Project Fee to the Fox Waterway Agency for the Chapel Hill Road Bridge over the Fox River Rehabilitation Project and Appropriating Funds

*ITEMS REMOVED FROM ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA

7107 : 16.2 A2 Amendment - 14 - R-201802-13-030 Election Ballots

RESULT: ADOPTED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Joseph Gottemoller

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

7106 : 16.2 A16 Budget - 61 - resolution amendments allowing Valley Hi to spend funds

RESULT: RECOMMENDED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Joseph Gottemoller

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Hammerand, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Skala, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

17. ORDINANCES

1. For Review

A. Ordinance Adopting the McHenry County Nuisance Noise Ordinance

2. For Action

A. Ordinance Determining the Number of Members of the McHenry County Board

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website meeting portal starting at 1:09:25 of the audio.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [19 TO 3]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: John Jung Jr.

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Bates, Gottemoller, Heisler, Jung Jr., Kearns, Kurtz, McCann, Nowak, Rein, Reinert, Smith, Spoerl, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox

NAYS: Hammerand, Skala, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

Motion: Motion to amend to have 3 members per district in "the current district structure"

RESULT: ADOPTED [14 TO 8]

MOVER: Michael Rein

SECONDER: Charles S Wheeler

AYES: Aavang, Barnes, Hammerand, Heisler, Kurtz, McCann, Rein, Reinert, Smith, Thorsen, Walkup, Wheeler, Wilbeck, Wilcox

NAYS: Bates, Gottemoller, Jung Jr., Kearns, Nowak, Skala, Spoerl, Yensen

ABSTAIN: Franks

ABSENT: Christensen, Kopsell

18. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS