Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met Jan. 9.

Here is the minutes 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: Members Blair, Bryant, Daley, Dillon, Elsasser, Fennell, Groves Allison, Pastucha, Rand, Reliford, Reneau, Rosenbohm, Salzer, Watkins, Williams, and Windish, with Members Rieker and Robinson absent.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 Approval of December 12, 2019 County Board Meeting Minutes

 Approval of December 18, 2019 County Board Budget Meeting Minutes

Member Salzer moved for approval of the minutes, Member Elsasser seconded. The minutes were approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

II. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 Chief Judge Update

Chief Judge Paul Gilfillan addressed the Board regarding the state of the 10th Judicial Circuit in Peoria County. He introduced Mark Bronke as the Director of Court Services and Probation and informed that he will be sworn in on January 13th. He detailed the relationship between the Judiciary and the Board, he explained where interests could differ, and he thanked the Board for its communication to reach a resolution over the budget. He reported that the courts are funded by State, County, and fees from filings and assessments imposed by the courts. He informed that the court functions are budgeted through the County, but that they are departments and employees of the courts. He invited board members to follow-up with him for additional information, noted the information available on the website, and thanked the Board for their work and partnership.

Chairman Rand congratulated Member Salzer for 25 years of service to the County Board. Member Salzer thanked Chairman Rand and the citizens of Peoria County. He emphasized that there are great kids in the community, that the word needs to be spread that they perform a lot of duties, and that they should be recognized. He noted that he is feeling better after having a procedure last month and that he doesn’t bounce back as quickly, but thanked all for their well-wishes.

III. CITIZENS' REMARKS

There were no citizens’ remarks.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA (including reports to be filed)

C1. The Treasurer report consisting of the Bank and CD's Portfolio for the month of November 2019 and Revenue & Expenditure Reports for the month of October 2019.

C2. The Auditor's report of expenditures from Accounts Payable system is accessible at www.peoriacounty.org/auditor/transparency.

C3. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending the authorization of Peoria County and the County Administrator to execute Change Order #2 to the Motorola StarCom21 System Communications Agreement in the amount of $36,335.00 for a backup radio console.

C4. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of the FY 2020 State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor Agreement.

C5. A resolution from your Ways and Means Committee recommending approval of the most responsive and responsible bid of Master’s Touch LLC, Spokane, Washington, for tax bill printing and mailing services, with postage determined by USPS and remainder not to exceed $20,000.00.

C6. Chairman Appointments.

Member Williams moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Member Fennell seconded. The Consent Agenda was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

V. ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Case #W01-20, Petition of David Schielein, Trustee. A resolution from your Land Use Committee recommending approval of a waiver of compliance from Section 20-8.3.4.1.b.2.a of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section requires a new minor subdivision to have public water supply. The petitioner is proposing to serve a one (1) lot subdivision with a private well. The property is located in Rosefield Township.

Member Dillon moved to approve the resolution and Member Elsasser seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

2. A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Peoria County, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, and the Police Benevolent Labor Committee (PBLC). (Pending Committee Approval) Member Reneau moved to approve the resolution and Member Groves Allison seconded. Member Reneau expressed that the agreement is good and the members of the union are in favor. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Rand announced he would take Miscellaneous and Announcements before the Board went into Executive Session. For those items, see below.

Member Fennell moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters and sale of real property and Member Williams seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

VII. MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Pastucha invited all to purchase tickets fast for the Penguin Project’s performance of Legally Blonde the Musical Jr. January 17th through the 19th and expressed that all performers are children with disabilities.

Member Dillon brought up that Angel Cruz was recently hired as the Reentry Case Manager. He noted that Mr. Cruz is a great hire and he is constantly working to make Peoria County better. He congratulated the Sheriff’s office on a series of great hires. He remarked that the free family New Year’s ball drop at the Civic Center was very successful and that it is a truly positive event.

Member Fennell mentioned that he attended the Peoria Civic Chorale’s Gala at the Riverfront Museum and encouraged all to attend next year.

Member Elsassser discussed the Peoria Civic Chorale is worthwhile and the County is blessed to have them in the community.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

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

https://www.peoriacounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01092020-765