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McHenry County Board met Feb. 15

McHenry County Board met Feb. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. INVOCATION

1. Pastor Jorge Rivera - Zion Harvest Church, Woodstock

Pastor Rivera was not in attendance to present an invocation for the Meeting.

4. INTRODUCTORY ROLL CALL

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

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

ABSENT:

Dr. Yensen made a motion seconded by Mr. Vijuk to accept remote members to the meeting. The motion was passed by unanimous voice vote.

5. ADOPT THE AGENDA

Mr. Gottemoller made a motion seconded by Ms. Wegener to adopt the Agenda as presented. The Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Mr. Skala made a motion seconded by Ms. Meshes to accept the Minutes as presented below. The Minutes were accepted by unanimous voice vote.

1. County Board - Committee of the Whole - Jan 13, 2022 9:00 AM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

2. County Board - Special Meeting - Jan 14, 2022 7:00 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

3. County Board - Public Hearing - Jan 18, 2022 6:45 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

4. County Board - Regular Meeting - Jan 18, 2022 7:00 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE

7. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS / REPORT

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:02:41 of the audio.

8. MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:06:55 of the audio. The following member spoke: Mr. Schwartz.

9. REPORTS

1. COVID Case Count/Deaths

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:09:47 of the audio. The following individuals spoke:

Coroner Dr. Michael Reins, Public Health Administrator Melissa Adamson, Mr.Thorsen and Mr. Schwartz.

10. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

1. Special Recognition to the Emergency Management Agency Volunteers

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0:26:21 of the audio. The following individual spoke: EMA Director David Christensen.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE

11. ZONING PETITIONS

1. Zoning Consent Agenda

RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]

MOVER: Larry W Smith

SECONDER: Theresa Meshes

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

ABSTAIN: Buehler

1. #2021-027 - Alejandre/Popovich - McHenry TWP - A1-A1C Recommended Approval by ZBA (6-1)

2. #2021-042 - LSET Johnson Properties LLP - Chemung TWP - B3-B3V Recommended Approval by the MCHO

*Items Removed from Zoning Consent Agenda

2. Zoning Regular Agenda

3. Zoning Unfinished Business

12. PLATS

13. PUBLIC COMMENT

Full comments can be hear on the McHenry County website at 0:30:43 of the audio. The following individuals spoke:

Amanda Garcia of Crystal Lake spoke regarding the termination of the ICE contract. Eva Baker of Woodstock spoke regarding the termination of the ICE contract

Amanda Hall of Lakewood spoke regarding the termination of the ICE contract

14. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15. APPOINTMENTS

1. Recommendation for Appointment to McHenry County Board - District 2 Representative as of February 18, 2022

RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]

MOVER: Paula Yensen

SECONDER: Carolyn Schofield

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

ABSTAIN: Buehler

2. Recommendation for Appointment to the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission as of February 15, 2022.

RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: Larry W Smith

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

ABSTAIN: Buehler

Regional Planning Commission - Mary McCann - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Mary Donner - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Patricia Grant - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Charles Eldredge - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Thomas Burney - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Michelle Thimios - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Taylor Johnson - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Randall Zaleski - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

Regional Planning Commission - Nancy Glissman - Term to Expire 12/01/2024

16. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN UPDATES / LIAISON REPORTS

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County webisite at 0:40:41 of the audio. The following member spoke: Ms. Schofield.

17. ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]

MOVER: Michael Skala

SECONDER: Stephen Doherty

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

ABSTAIN: Buehler

1. Receipt of Statutory Reports and Placed on File

A. County Clerk/Recorder

1. February 2022 Clerk And Recorder Board Report

B. Emergency Management Agency

1. EMA Monthly Report for January

C. Public Defender

1. Public Defender January Monthly Report

D. Coroner Report

E. Sheriff's Report

1. Sheriff's Report

F. Treasurer's Report

1. Treasurer Report November 2021

2. Approve the Following Recommendations

A. Administrative Services

B. Finance & Audit

1. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Income and an Emergency Appropriation to the Fiscal Year 2022 Planning and Development - Community Development Division Program Budget **

2. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Anthem Excavation and Demolition for the Demolition of Structures and Clean Up of the Properties Located at 1120 Linden Rd, Spring Grove; 1432 Linden Rd, Spring Grove; and 7509 Carlton Dr, Spring Grove, Illinois (Environmental Sustainability)

3. Resolution Authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program

4. Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Grants Awarded from McHenry County's Allotment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Emergency Appropriation to the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget ** (Economic and Workforce Development), (Leadership and Governance), (Organizational Advancement)

5. Resolution Authorizing ProofPoint Subscription Service and Support Renewal with CDW*G LLC in Fiscal Year 2022

6. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Insight Public Sector SLED for the Purchase and Installation of a Vertiv Air-Cooled Air-Conditioning Unit Using McHenry County's Allotment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and an Emergency Appropriation to the 2022 Non-Departmental Fiscal Year Budget **

7. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Grant # 20-661002 to the Workforce Network Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (Economic and Workforce Development)

8. Resolution Supporting the Annual Renewal of Maintenance and Support with CentralSquare Technologies for the Emergency Telephone System Board (E-911) Public Safety Suite Software Modules **

9. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Seven (7) Dodge Charger Pursuit Vehicles, Two (2) Dodge Ram Pursuit Vehicles and One (1) Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle from Sunnyside Company of McHenry, IL per Bid 21-4205 for the McHenry County Sheriff's Office (Environmental Sustainability)

10. Resolution Authorizing the Creation of Two (2) Case Manager positions (Grade 7E) in the Sheriff's Office in the Police Social Worker Division ** (Leadership and Governance)

11. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Office of the Illinois State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor for Fiscal Year 2022

12. Resolution Reclassifying Positions within the Department of Health’s FY22 Departmental Roster

13. Resolution Authorizing the Addition of a Public Health Nurse Position Within the Department of Health’s Departmental Roster

14. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Five (5) New Replacement Vehicles (Four (4) Ram 1500 SSV 4wd for Planning & Development and One (1) Ram 1500 SSV 4wd for Facilities) from Sunnyside of McHenry, IL, and an Emergency Appropriation to the Non Departmental Fiscal Year 2022 Budget in the Amount of $186,537.00 **

C. Law & Government/Liquor

D. Planning, Environment & Development

1. Resolution Adopting the Fox River Corridor Plan (Economic and Workforce Development), (Environmental Sustainability)

2. Resolution Granting a Waiver of the Penalty Fee for Stormwater Management Permit SW22-0007

E. Public Health & Community Services

1. Resolution Authorizing the 2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Contingency Allocations and 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Public Service Parity Contingency Allocations

F. Transportation

*ITEMS REMOVED FROM ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA

18. ORDINANCES

1. For Review

2. For Action

3. Ordinance Authorizing a Solid Waste Removal Franchise Agreement Renewal

RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]

MOVER: Joseph Gottemoller

SECONDER: Jeffrey Schwartz

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

ABSTAIN: Buehler

4. Ordinance Amending the Harvard/Woodstock Enterprise Zone Designating Ordinance and the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of McHenry, the City of Woodstock and the City of Harvard to Amend, Add the City of Marengo and Rename to the McHenry County Enterprise Zone.

RESULT: ADOPTED [23 TO 0]

MOVER: Jim Kearns

SECONDER: Kelli Wegener

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

ABSTAIN: Buehler

19. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

20. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Full comments can be heard on the McHenry County website at 0: 45:14 of the audio. The following individual spoke: County Administrator Peter Austin.

21. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY)

22. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Skala made a motion seconded by Mr. Thorsen to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Chairman Buehler declared the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

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