McHenry County Board met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
1. Pastor Brian Cope, Congregational Church of Algonquin
Pastor Cope was unable to appear.
4. INTRODUCTORY ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at: 7:00 PM by Chairman Michael Buehler.
PRESENT: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates (Remote), Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Parrish (Remote), Phillips, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala (Remote), Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen, Buehler
ABSENT:
Mr. Thorsen made a motion seconded by Ms. Wegener to add Ms. Bates, Ms. Parrish, and Mr. Skala to the Roll Call to vote remotely. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
5. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Mr. Wibeck made a motion seconded by Mr. Smith to adopt the Agenda as presented. On unanimous voice vote the Agenda was adopted.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Mr. Nowak made a motion seconded by Mr. Vijuk to approve the Minutes presented below. On unanimous voice vote the motion to approve the Minutes passed.
1. County Board - Committee of the Whole - Aug 12, 2021 9:00 AM
| RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE |
| RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE |
Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website beginning at 0:02:56 of the audio.
8. MEMBERS' COMMENTS
The following Members spoke: Ms. Althoff, Dr. Yensen, Mr. Collins, Ms. Wegener, Ms. Schofield, Mr. Gottemoller, and Mr. Vijuk. Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website beginning at 0:06:05 of the audio.
9. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. Proclamation of October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Mr. Doherty made a motion seconded by Ms. Meshes to approve the Proclamation read into the record by Mr. Doherty. On unanimous voice vote the motion passed.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE |
Ms. Althoff made a motion seconded by Mr. Acosta to approve the Proclamation as read into the record by Ms. Althoff. On unanimous voice vote the motion passed.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE |
Mr. Acosta made a motion seconded by Ms. Wegener to approve the Proclamation as read into the record by Mr. Acosta. On unanimous voice vote the motion passed.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE |
Mr. Kearns made a motion seconded by Ms. Schofield to approve the Proclamation as read into the record by Mr. Kearns. On unanimous voice vote the motion passed.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE |
1. Zoning Consent Agenda
| RESULT: ADOPTED [24 TO 0]
MOVER: Larry W Smith SECONDER: Robert Nowak AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Parrish, Phillips, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler |
2. #2021-029 - DiGrazia - Coral Twp - A1-A2 (needs 13 votes to pass) Recommended approval by ZBA (6-0)
*Items Removed from Zoning Consent Agenda
2. Zoning Regular Agenda
3. Zoning Unfinished Business
11. PLATS
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website beginning at 0:33:36 of the audio. The following individual spoke:
Marc V. Avelar of Algonquin spoke in favor of the resolution adopting the 2022 reapportionment plan and map.
13. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion: Motion to Amend 13.1
Mr. Gottemoller made a motion seconded by Ms. Schofield to amend the Motion to Adopt the 2022 Reapportionment Plan and Map. By unanimous voice vote the Motion to Amend passed. Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website at 0:34:26 of the audio.
| RESULT: PASSED BY VOICE |
The following Members spoke concerning the Resolution as amended: Ms. Wegener, Ms. Meshes, Ms. Althoff, Ms. Schofield, Mr. Acosta, Mr. Gottemoller, Dr. Yensen, and Ms. Jindrich. Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:35:36 of the audio.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [17 TO 7]
MOVER: Jeffrey T Thorsen SECONDER: Carolyn Schofield AYES: Aavang, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jung Jr., Kearns, Nowak, Parrish, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Von Bergen, Wilbeck NAYS: Acosta, Jindrich, Meshes, Phillips, Vijuk, Wegener, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler |
1. Recommendation for Appointment to the McHenry County Senior Services Grant Commission as of September 21, 2021
| RESULT: ADOPTED [24 TO 0]
MOVER: Theresa Meshes SECONDER: Paula Yensen AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Parrish, Phillips, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler |
15. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN UPDATES / LIAISON REPORTS The following Members spoke: Mr. Kearns, Ms Wegener
16. ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA
| RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Jeffrey T Thorsen SECONDER: Stephen Doherty AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Parrish, Phillips, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler PRESENT: Jung Jr. |
A. County Clerk/Recorder
1. Clerk And Recorder Report
B. Emergency Management Agency
1. EMA Report
C. Public Defender
1. Public Defender Report
D. Coroner Report
1. Coroner Report
E. Sheriff's Report
1. Sheriff's Report
F. Treasurer's Report
1. Treasurer Report July 2021
2. Approve the Following Recommendations
A. Administrative Services
1. Resolution Setting the Holiday Schedule for 2022
2. Resolution Authorizing a One-Time Recognition Pay for Exceptional Sacrifice and Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic Response for the SEIU Animal Control Staff
3. 9396 pulled from Consent
4. 9400 pulled from Consent
B. Finance & Audit
1. Resolution Authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program
2. Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the County of McHenry and the Senior Care Volunteer Network for Senior Transportation Services and Appropriating Funds
3. Resolution Authorizing the McHenry County Sheriff to spend over $30,000 for the Purchase of Vehicle and Equipment Parts and Maintenance Agreements in FY21 with Napa Auto Parts
4. Resolution Authorizing the County of McHenry to Enter Into a Five Year Contract with OCV, LLC, TheSheriffApp.com, for Installation and Annual Maintenance of a Mobile App in the Sheriff's Office (Leadership and Governance)
5. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Modifications to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Grant #19- 661002 in the amount of $33,076.24, which was included in the Workforce Network Fiscal Year 2021 Budget (Economic and Workforce Development)
6. Resolution Authorizing a Two (2) (12/1/21-11/30/2023) Year Subscription Contract with Two (2) Additional Option Years (12/1/2023-11/30/2025) with LexisNexis for Online Federal and State Law Library Services for the Inmates in the County Jail
7. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of $180,000 from the McHenry County General Fund Reserves to 100-32-3210-516000 (Sheriff's Fuel, Oil and Grease) for the Purpose of Purchasing Fuel from Petroleum Traders ** (Stable Environment and Sustainability)
8. Resolution Authorizing a Two (2) Year Contract with Schumacher Elevator Company of Denver, Iowa for Elevator Service and Repair with Two (2) Additional Option Years (Quality Infrastructure)
9. Resolution Authorizing a Two (2) Year Contract with Falcon Green Resources of Woodstock, Illinois for Solid Waste Disposal/Recycling with Two (2) Additional Option Years
10. Resolution Establishing the Calendar Year 2022 Employee Benefit Plans, Premium Shares and Incentives
11. Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of McHenry and the McHenry County Conservation District for Implementing the 2020 IDNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Project for the Acquisition of Flood Prone Properties Along the Nippersink Creek (Stable Environment and Sustainability)
12. Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of McHenry and the Nunda Township Road District for Implementing the 2020 IDNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Project for the Acquisition of Flood Prone Properties Near the Fox River (Stable Environment and Sustainability)
13. Resolution Establishing the Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Pay-For-Performance Adjustments
14. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of Salary Ranges for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 C. Law & Government/Liquor
D. Planning, Environment & Development
E. Public Health & Community Services
F. Transportation
1. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois and Appropriating Funds for the Paulsen Road over the North Branch Kishwaukee River (056-3071) Township Bridge Project
2. Recommendation for the approval of a contract to BLA, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services Paulsen Road Over the North Branch Kishwaukee River (056-3071) Township Bridge Project, Section 21-00532-00-BR, for a contract total not to exceed $287,814; Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act. 50 ILCS 510/et
3. Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Strand Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services Bunker Hill Road Over a Drainage Ditch (056-3107) and over Rush Creek (056-3070) Township Bridge(s) Project, Section 21-00533-00-BR, for a contract total not to exceed $464,418; Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act. 50 ILCS 510/et
4. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois and Appropriating Funds for the Bunker Hill Road over a Drainage Ditch (056-3107) and over Rush Creek (056-3070) Township Bridge(s) Project
5. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois and Appropriating Funds for the Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek (056-3159) Bridge Project
6. Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Stanley Consultants, Inc. (Stanley) for Professional Engineering Services Johnsburg Road Over Dutch Creek (056-3159) Bridge Project, Section 21-00531-00-BR, for a contract total not to exceed $440,088; Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act. 50 ILCS 510/et
7. Resolution Renewing a Contract for Guardrail Maintenance and Appropriating Funds
8. Recommendation for the approval of a contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) for Professional Engineering Services for the Lakewood Road Corridor Improvement Project, Section 18-00491-00-ES, for a supplemental contract total not to exceed $77,033.14; Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act. 50 ILCS 510/et.
9. Resolution accepting a national cooperative quote from InSight Public Sector SLED for the purchase of a Vehicle Crash Analysis Software and authorization to enter into a contract with InSight Public Sector SLED for one year and additional optional years. (Organizational Advancement and Services)
10. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Maintenance and Repairs to the Bull Valley Road CMP Culvert and Harmony Road Box Culvert and Appropriating Funds.
11. Resolution Awarding a County Highway Pavement Preservation Maintenance Patching Contract and Appropriating Funds (Quality Infrastructure)
12. Resolution to Approve Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Group Agreements
13. Resolution Approving a Contract with Hey & Associates, Inc. for the Windham Cove Pollinator Habitat Restoration Project
*ITEMS REMOVED FROM ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Motion to Amend 16.2.A.3
Mr. Gottemoller made a motion seconded by Mr. Kearns to approve the Resolution as amended.
| RESULT: PASSED BY VOICE |
Ms. Jindirch made a motion seconded by Ms. Meshes to table the amended Resolution. The following members spoke: Mr. Thorsen, Mr. Schwartz, Ms. Meshes, and Mr. Kearns. Mr. Gottemoller called the question on the Motion to Table seconded by Mr. Jung. Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website at 1:01:30 of the audio.
| RESULT: DEFEATED BY VOICE |
The following Members spoke: Ms. Schofield, Ms. Meshes, Ms. Wegener, Mr. Smith, and Ms. Jindrich. Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website at 0:55:34 of the audio.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [15 TO 9]
MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller SECONDER: Jim Kearns AYES: Aavang, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jung Jr., Kearns, Nowak, Parrish, Schwartz, Smith, Thorsen, Von Bergen, Wilbeck NAYS: Acosta, Jindrich, Meshes, Phillips, Schofield, Skala, Vijuk, Wegener, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler |
Mr. Gottemoller made a motion seconded by Ms. Althoff to amend the Resolution.
| RESULT: PASSED BY VOICE |
The following individuals spoke: Ms. Wegener, Mr. Gottemoller, Ms. Schofield, Mr. Vijuk, and County Administrator Austin. Full comments can be heard at the McHenry County website at 1:10:28 of the audio.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [19 TO 5]
MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller SECONDER: Jeffrey Schwartz AYES: Aavang, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Parrish, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Von Bergen, Wilbeck NAYS: Acosta, Phillips, Vijuk, Wegener, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler |
1. For Review
2. For Action
A. Ordinance Amending the Process to Certify and Approve Properties Eligible for the Fallen Police Officer Real Estate Property Tax Abatement Established in Accordance with Ordinance O-200807-12-039
The following Member spoke: Ms. Wegener.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [24 TO 0]
MOVER: Pamela Althoff SECONDER: Kelli Wegener AYES: Aavang, Acosta, Althoff, Bates, Collins, Doherty, Gottemoller, Jindrich, Jung Jr., Kearns, Meshes, Nowak, Parrish, Phillips, Schofield, Schwartz, Skala, Smith, Thorsen, Vijuk, Von Bergen, Wegener, Wilbeck, Yensen ABSTAIN: Buehler |
19. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY)
21. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Thorsen made a motion seconded by Dr. Yensen to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 pm. Chairman Buehler declared the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
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