Peoria Standard

Peoria County Executive Committee met July 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

County Board Members Present: Andrew Rand - Chairman; Stephen Morris - Vice-Chairman; Robert Baietto, James Dillon, Thomas O'Neill, Rachael Parker, Steven Rieker, Paul Rosenbohm (via teleconference), Phillip Salzer, Sharon Williams

Members Absent: James Fennell, Allen Mayer

Staff Present: Scott Sorrel - County Administrator; Shauna Musselman - Assistant County Administrator; Larry Evans - State's Attorney's Office; William Watkins, Jr. - County Board Member; Eric Dubrowski - Chief Financial Officer; Angela Loftus - Asst. Director of Human Resources; Dan O'Connell - Facilities Director; Steve Sonnemaker - County Clerk; Mark Little - Chief Information Officer; Doug Gaa - Sheriff's Office

Visitors: John Morris, Sid Ruckriegel, Colleen DiGiallonardo, Katie McCord-

Jenkins, Sally Snyder, Ann Marie Miller - Peoria Riverfront Museum

Call to Order:

Chairman Rand called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Rosenbohm participated via teleconference with the unanimous consent of the committee.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion to approve the executive session minutes of May 23, 2017 and regular session minutes of June 27, 2017 was made by Mr. O'Neill and seconded by Mr. Salzer. The motion carried.

Informational:

• Peoria Riverfront Museum update

Mr. Ruckriegel updated the committee on activities and progress made at the museum in the past twelve months. He noted a transition in the Board of Directors, bringing a mixture of new ideas and energy with the institutional group on the board. He commented on the significant addition of the Holocaust Memorial located outside the building. He also stated that the popular Titanic exhibit drew 46,000 visitors over a four month period, with 70% of those individuals from outside Peoria County. He added that membership grew by 900 new members during the exhibit. Mr. Morris stated that the museum has just ended its strongest fiscal year in the five year history of the institution.

Mr. Morris noted that the Peoria Riverfront Museum is the only one of its kind in the United States in its multi-disciplinary approach of integrating arts, science, history and achievement. He stated that the museum has launched the "Every Student Initiative", the goal of which is to provide every K-8 student in Peoria Public Schools the ability to visit the museum. He commented on the impressive collections belonging to and rented/borrowed by the museum, and the more coordinated efforts in interpreting those collections to inspire museum-goers.

Mr. Morris advised that the museum will be celebrating its fifth anniversary on October 21, 2017.

• Springdale Cemetery

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• CDAP/GAP/Macro/Other Loan Report

Mr. Sorrel advised that all loans are current. He noted that Hick'ry Stick payments are issued by the bankruptcy court, and not Hick'ry Stick directly. He stated that the Trefzger's and Quest loans are both current, and Hoerr Racing payments are current and have been converted to an ACH schedule.

Mr. Sorrel advised that the beginning cash balance of the CDAP/GAP Loan Fund was at just over $922,000.00 as of June 2017, with receivables of $9,991.00. He stated that a $350,000.00 transfer out for VRI accounted for the total amount of expenditures, leaving $582,000.00 current cash available for any future loans.

• Metro Peoria Committee Update

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• Heddington Oaks Financials

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

Resolution:

• Peoria County Administrator's Performance Evaluation and Compensation

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Morris and seconded by Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Morris advised that the resolution reflects the evaluation process, meets with the agreement of a majority of the County Board and is consistent with the County Administrator's contract with the County of Peoria. The motion carried, with Mr. Rosenbohm voting via teleconference.

Discussion:

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

Public Safety and Justice-

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

➢ Foth Infrastructure & Environment Contract Extension

➢ SFY 2018 Juvenile Redeploy Grant Agreement

➢ SFY 2018 Adult Redeploy Grant Agreement

➢ Budget Transfer to fund Peoria County Office of the Public Defender

County Operations-

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

➢ Participation of Elected Officials in IMRF

➢ GIS Data and Services

Land Use-

Canceled

Mr. Dillon advised that the committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 to advance a request for a subdivision waiver.

Infrastructure-

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

➢ FY 2018 Peoria-Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation Study (PPUATS) Annual Agreement and Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation

➢ Supplemental Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for FY 2017 PPUATS Joint Funding Agreement

➢ Agreement for Rural Transportation (CountyLink) Administrative Services

Mr. Rand questioned the reasoning behind reducing the FTE in County Administration, only to contract for the same duties that were managed by the FTE that was reduced, particularly since department head and elected officials were asked to reduce their workforce and redistribute the areas of those reductions to remaining employees. Mr. Sorrel advised that the Countywide reductions were a requirement within the General Fund, and he noted that there are no additional General Fund dollars going toward this contracted service. Mr. Rand asked how other duties carried out by the now vacant Assistant County Administrator's position will be managed. Mr. Sorrel stated that continued investment in the Greater Peoria EDC is anticipated via a work program resulting in a better return on direct investment and direct operational support. He added that pertinent discussion is warranted on economic development matters, specifically the delivery of MBE services.

Ways and Means-

Canceled

County Health-

No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.

Budget Subcommittee-

Canceled

Miscellaneous:

Mr. Rand updated the committee on the Greater Peoria EDC's search to replace CEO Jennifer Daly. He advised that the list of three finalists will be reviewed by the mayor and representatives of Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Logan and Tazewell Counties, with a final offer extended next week.

Mr. Rand commented on a citizen complaint he received regarding fireworks in Peoria County. He noted that large, missile-type fireworks were set off on private property close to homes and families. He stated that he has spoken with the County Administrator, the Vice-Chairman and the County Sheriff regarding the complaint, and stated that the Sheriff is currently reviewing the matter. Mr. Rand requested that the State's Attorney's Office review the statutes on the use of fireworks within the County of Peoria.

Mr. Rand asked Mr. Sorrel to begin to frame a discussion, with input from the current Auditor, on alternatives to a long-term elected Auditor position.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Rand at 4:03 p.m.

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