Peoria Standard

Peoria County Executive Committee met January 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

County Board Members Present: Andrew Rand - Chairman; Stephen Morris - Vice-Chairman; Robert Baietto, James Dillon, James Fennell, Allen Mayer, Rachael Parker, Michael Phelan, Phillip Salzer, Sharon Williams

Members Absent: Thomas O'neill, Steven Rieker, Paul Rosenbohm 

Staff Present: Scott Sorrel - County Administrator; Mark Rothert, Shauna Musselman - Assistant County Administrators; Jennifer Morris - State's Attorney's Office; Brad Harding, William Watkins, Jr. - County Board Members; Eric Dubrowski - Chief Financial Officer; Doug Gaa - Sheriff's Office

Visitors: Jennifer Daly, Nathan Davis, Sally Hanley - Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

Call to Order:

Chairman Rand called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion to approve the minutes of January 4, 2017 was made by Mr. Baietto and seconded by Mr. Fennell. The motion carried.

Informational:

• Springdale Cemetery

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• CDAP/GAP/Macro/Other Loan Report

Mr. Rothert advised that all loans are current.

• Metro Peoria Committee Update

Mr. Morris advised that there has been preliminary discussion of the addition of outside entities/governmental bodies to the committee, bringing both an outside perspective and additional, alternative purchasing options.

• Economic Development

Mr. Rothert provided an update regarding operations of the Economic Development Department. The following are a list of topics discussed:

• Working to add parcels in Peoria and Peoria Heights to Enterprise Zone Amendment #3

• Received request for Enterprise Zone Amendment #3 to add a parcel in the City of Peoria

• Working with the City on a potential loan to a local manufacturer

• Working on program development for the Home in the Heights program. The Village of Peoria Heights is creating marketing material, working with local bankers and devising a preferred list of contractors.

➢ Semi-Annual Report from Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

Jennifer Daly provided an update on the activities of the Economic Development Council over the past year, and plans for 2017. She explained that the EDC continues its strong focus on both business and workforce development. Ms. Hanley advised that 40 Peoria County businesses were visited in 2016 to discuss opportunities and barriers to growth, and to assist in developing solutions. She noted that one of the major issues brought forth is a lack of skilled workers.

Heddington Oaks Financials

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

Resolution:

• 2017 Funding Agreement for Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Baietto and seconded by Mr. Salzer. Mr. Rand questioned why only 40 business visits were performed in 2016, and Ms. Daly commented that given the available staffing and other programs and services undertaken by the EDC, it is the amount that can be appropriately managed. Mr. Rand stated that more than 40 visits per year is expected, and Ms. Daly replied that staff will re-examine that process. The motion carried.

Committee Action:

• 2017 County Board Committee Schedule

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Mayer and seconded by Ms. Parker. The motion carried.

Discussion:

The following Standing Committee meetings were summarized by their respective Chairperson as follows:

County Operations:

Cancelled

Public Safety and Justice:

The following resolution was recommended to the County Board for approval.

➢ 2017 City/County Landfill Budget

Infrastructure:

The following resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.

➢ Supplemental Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Midwest Engineering Associates Inc. for a Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment of Lancaster and Pfeiffer Road intersection safety improvements 

➢ Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement with Midwest Engineering Associates Inc. for Phase 2 engineering for the reconstruction of a portion of Old Galena Road 

➢ Financial commitment of Local Funds for reconstruction of a portion of Old Galena Road

Land Use:

No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval. Mr. Dillon noted that a decision on the zoning case on the agenda was postponed for one month. The case has been recommended for denial by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

County Health:

No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.

Ways and Means:

The following resolution was recommended to the County Board for approval.

➢ Monthly Delinquent Taxes

Budget Subcommittee:

No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Rand at 4:40 p.m.

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