Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met February 8.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Call to Order

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call by the County Clerk

Attendance was taken with the Roll Call-Pro voting system, and the following members of the Board

were present: Adamson, Baietto, Dillon, Elsasser, Fennell, Harding, Mayer, Morris, Parker, Pastucha,

Rand, Rieker, Robinson, Salzer, Watkins and Williams, with O'Neill and Rosenbohm absent.

     I. Approval of Minutes

               • Approval of January 11, 2018 County Board Meeting Minutes

        Elsasser moved for approval of the minutes, Baietto seconded. The minutes were approved by a

        unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

     II. Proclamations and Presentations

               • A proclamation recognizing Dunlap High School Senior Emma Theobald for winning the

                 100 Yard Butterfly State Title at the IHSA State Swimming and Diving Finals

              • A proclamation recognizing the Dunlap High School Girl's Cross Country Team for

                 winning the state championship in the 2017 2A IHSA Girl's Cross Country State Finals

              • A proclamation recognizing the Dunlap High School Football Team for earning second

                 place in the 2017 5A IHSA State Championship

             • A proclamation recognizing the Elmwood High School Boy’s Cross Country Team for

                winning the state championship in the 2017 1A IHSA Boy’s Cross Country State Finals

     III. Citizens' Remarks

           There were no citizens' remarks.

     IV. Consent Agenda

          C1. The Treasurer report consisting of the Bank and CD's Portfolio for the

                 month of December 2017 and Revenue & Expenditure Reports for the

                 month of November 2017.

         C2. The Auditor's report of expenditures from Accounts Payable system is

                accessible at www.peoriacounty.org/auditor/transparency.

          C3. A resolution (items 1 – 4 conveyances) from the Ways and Means

                Committee recommending that the County Board Chairman be

                authorized and directed to execute deed of said property to the highest

                bidder, and be authorized to cancel the appropriate Certificates of

                Purchase. This resolution shall be effective ninety days from February 8,

                2018 and any transaction between the parties involved not occurring

                within this period shall be null and void.

          C4. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee

                recommending approval of the FY 2018 State’s Attorney’s Appellate

                Prosecutor Agreement.

          C5. A resolution from your Ways and Means Committee recommending

                approval of a Write-Off Policy for Governmental Funds.

          C6. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending

                approval of the execution and amendment of Downstate Operating

                 Assistance Grant Agreement providing rural public transportation

                 services for SFY 2018.

          C7. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending

                approval of a Construction Engineering Agreement with Hutchison

                Engineering Inc., Peoria, IL, for improvements to Old Galena Road, at a

                cost not to exceed $292,384.46.

          C8. A recommendation from your Infrastructure Committee to approve an

                 Ordinance establishing a reduced speed zone of 45 mph on a portion of

                 Princeville Jubilee Road south of the Village of Princeville.

          C9. Chairman Appointments.

          Robinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Fennell seconded. Dillon asked to pull the

          appointment of Loren Baillez to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adamson asked to pull Item

           C5. The Consent Agenda, except for Item C5 and the ZBA appointment, was approved by a roll

           call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Harding voting nay.

           C5. A resolution recommending approval of a Write-Off Policy for Governmental

            Funds.

           Mayer moved to approve the resolution and Williams seconded.

          Adamson noted the different amounts covered in the policy and inquired if the policy included

          the nursing home. Chairman Rand explained that it does not include the nursing home.

          Mayer summarized that the policy was needed to cover the general ledger and will require

          reporting to a committee.

          The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Harding voting nay.

     V. Zoning Ordinance and Resolutions

          1. A recommendation from your Executive Committee authorizing execution of Amendment #5 to

              the Peoria Urban Enterprise Zone Designating Ordinance.

              Parker moved to approve the ordinance and Robinson seconded.

             Mr. Sorrel described that the amendment is made with various municipalities and all entities

             must approve the ordinance for it to take the next step in the process. He explained that parcels

             are being removed from Downtown Peoria that will be added to a separate redevelopment zone

             and parcels are being added due to a planned project.

             Adamson asked why the downtown parcels are being removed and the driver for the changes.

             Mr. Sorrel stated that there are different incentives given from the River Edge Redevelopment

             zone. Mayer explained that there are different incentives given to zone types under the law, the

             zones cannot overlap, and the removal will allow for the parcels to be included in the City’s zone.

             Adamson asked what effect the change would have on the County. Mr. Sorrel noted that it would

             have no direct effect on the County, but any participating municipality can ask for an

            amendment. Adamson asked for the driver of the other parcels. Mr. Sorrel detailed that the

            parcels were inadvertently excluded in the new enterprise zone, but due to a planned six-figure

            project, the owner asked to be included. He explained the incentives and benefits of being

            included in the zone. Adamson asked how the parcels qualify and Mr. Sorrel described that it

            qualifies under the statute.

            Mayer detailed the amendment types and noted that the parcels meet the criteria.

            Chairman Rand provided that the added property includes parcels owned by Board Member

            Rosenbohm.

            Harding asked who drew the map in the first place. Mr. Sorrel responded that all of the

            municipalities included in the Zone participated and they are all included in any amendment.

             Pastucha inquired about the properties included in the Downtown Area. Mr. Sorrel identified

            the areas.

            Chairman Rand described the Zone as a living breathing document.

             Elsasser inquired about the future addition of a property; Chairman Rand noted it doesn’t

             belong to the current question.

             The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Williams voting nay.

          2. A resolution from your Ways and Means Committee recommending approval of amendments to

              Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor, of the Peoria County Code.

              Mayer moved to approve the ordinance and Rieker seconded.

              Harding moved to amend the ordinance to maintain the current fees for religious and nonprofit

             organizations and Elsasser seconded.

              Mayer asked if the terms religious and not-for-profit could be a problem from a legal standpoint.

              Mr. Evans discussed that the word religious would not be proper, but not-for-profit language

             would fit because there is a definition in the code.

              Harding asked if there could be a substitute for the word religious. Mr. Evans expressed that the

              definition is broad and there would need to be a definition adopted.

              Baietto inquired about the basis for the amendment. Harding specified that the Board should

              send the message that the two classes are important. Baietto explained that non-profit goes

              beyond religious and they strive for a profit to support their cause.

              Elsasser moved to amend the amendment to state “Whereas it has been determined that the

              current fees for non-for-profit organizations shall remain unchanged” and Harding seconded.

              The motion to amend the amendment failed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes and 8 nays, with Dillon,

              Mayer, Morris, Parker, Rand, Salzer, Watkins, and Williams voting nay.

             County Clerk Steve Sonnemaker explained that some of the fees had not been increased in 25

             years and they are a modest increase. He noted that if a dual classification is adopted, there

             would be some technical changes for his office.

             Mayer inquired if other jurisdictions have different classes and if there are any not-for-profit

             restaurants. County Clerk Sonnemaker identified that there are different classes depending on

            the jurisdiction and it was noted that only Wildlife Prairie Park has a restaurant license. Mayer

            noted the amounts of the increases and pointed out that the fees have not been changed in a

            number of years.

            Harding stated his belief that the Board should support the groups because if the fee is

            increased, they should be getting more service.

            Fennell and Rieker clarified that the amendment being considered is the original amendment

            including the religious wording, and Mr. Evans confirmed for Adamson that he believes it is not

            a good policy statement.

            The motion to amend failed by a roll call vote of 3 ayes and 16 nays, with Adamson, Baietto and

            Harding voting aye.

            Pastucha inquired about the Teen Night class in the ordinance. County Clerk Sonnemaker

            explained that some license classes are not used but remain in the ordinance, and there can be a

             discussion about changing them.

            The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of 13 ayes and 3 nays, with Elsasser, Harding, and

             Morris voting nay.

          3. A resolution from your Ways and Means Committee recommending approval of a contract for

              legislative services with Anderson Legislative Consulting, Springfield, IL, for a period of five (5)

              years, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 per year, retroactive to January 1, 2018.

              Mayer moved to approve the resolution and Baietto seconded.

              Adamson asked for clarification on utilizing the consultant’s services and the feedback method.

              Mr. Sorrel summarized their duties, including serving on behalf of the Board with the legislature

              and reporting back to the County.

             The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Harding voting nay.

          4. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of the

              Peoria City/County Landfill budget for the time period January 2018 through December 2018.

              (Pending Committee Approval)

              Baietto moved to approve the resolution and Salzer seconded. The resolution passed by a

               unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

          5. A resolution from the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and the County

              Administrator recommending approval of Peoria County’s 2018 Legislative Program. (Poll Vote

              per Rules of Order, Article V, Section 18C)

              Mayer moved to approve the resolution and Baietto seconded.

              Mr. Sorrel detailed the Legislative Program Agenda covering requests for direct sponsorship,

              position support, and capital projects.

              Chairman Rand thanked Mayer and called it a well thought out list.

              Adamson asked if the vote was for the county portion of the list, Mr. Sorrel confirmed and

              Chairman Rand discussed that the legislators like the efficiency of one document and meeting.

             The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

     VI. Miscellaneous and Announcements

          Rieker discussed the Administrator’s evaluation sheets given to the Board Members.

          Fennell recognized Morris and Williams for their work on the Landfill Committee.

          Mayer noted that the draft ordinance for an appointed Auditor is on the County website and

          encouraged all to read it. Adamson inquired on the method of dismissal for an appointed Auditor

           and Mayer reported that it borrows from the statute for the Supervisor of Assessments.

VII. Adjournment

       There being no further business before the Board, the Chairman announced the meeting was

        adjourned

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