Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met Dec. 9.

Here are 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, Duncan, Elsasser, Fennell, Groves Allison, Pastucha, Reneau, Rieker, Rosenbohm, Salzer, Watkins, Williams, and Windish, with Members Rand and Reliford absent.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Approval of November 11, 2021 County Board Minutes

• Approval of November 30, 2021 Special County Board Meeting Minutes

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

II. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• A proclamation recognizing Randy Brunner for his service as Chief Financial Officer

III. CITIZENS' REMARKS

Tim Howard, Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, addressed the Board. He presented a congratulatory letter to the Board for their recent redistricting process.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA (including reports to be filed)

C1. The Treasurer report consisting of the Bank and CD's Portfolio for the month of October 2021 and Revenue & Expenditure Reports for the month of September 2021.

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

C3. A resolution (item 1 – 6 conveyances) from the Ways and Means Committee recommending that the County Board Chairman be authorized and directed to execute deeds 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 December 9, 2021 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 an appropriation of unanticipated expenses related to COVID-19 Pandemic in the amount of $95,000.00, to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office budget.

C5. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of an agreement between the Illinois Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) and the County of Peoria, providing Peoria County with a 2009 International DuraStar 4400 Air Support Vehicle, to be used in accordance with ILEAS SRT Vehicle Agreement.

C6. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of SFY22 Illinois Department of Human Service Redeploy Illinois Planning Grant in the amount of $25,000.00, allowing Peoria County to explore the option of becoming a fully funded Illinois Redeploy Program site.

C7. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of the FY 2022 State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor Agreement.

C8. A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $1,750.00 from local Walmart Community Grants Teams to be used for PCAPS intake diversion programs.

C9. A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of a transfer of $45,000.00 from the FY2021 PCAPS expenditure budget to the FY2022 PCAPS expenditure budget for the replacement of one additional Animal Control Vehicle.

C10. A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of excess insurance/broker bids from various underwriters for Risk Management secured by Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG), for an estimated premium of $990,017.00.

C11. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of the highest responsible bid of Richard Shane, Brimfield, IL, to cash rent the Peoria County Farm at Maxwell/Plank Rd. for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 growing seasons at $321.00 per acre.

C12. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of the highest responsible bid of Brian Windish, Brimfield, IL, to cash rent the Peoria County Farm in Edwards for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 growing seasons at $210.00 per acre.

C13. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending acceptance of a National School Lunch Program (NSLP) food assistance grant in the amount of $38,456.00, appropriation of $38,456.00 in the FY2021 Juvenile Detention Center budget, and approval of the lowest responsible bid of Culinary Depot, Spring Valley, NY, in the amount of $51,152.97 for the purchase of commercial kitchen equipment for the Juvenile Detention Center.

C14. Chairman Appointments.

Member Rosenbohm moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Member Daley seconded. The Consent Agenda was approved by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Member Windish voting nay.

V. ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Case #ZBA-2021-000035, Petition of James M. Agnoletti. A Special Use request from Section 20.5.2.2.1.a.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section allows for a special use when a proposed land split does not meet the 25-acre minimum lot size nor the 1 dwelling unit per 25 contiguous acres density requirement in the “A-2” Agricultural District. The petitioner proposes to divide 1 acre from an existing 13.95-acre tract. The parcel is located in Logan Township. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval with restriction. The Land Use Committee concurs.

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

2. A resolution from Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of quotations for County Highway Maintenance materials to be purchased during 2022 on an as needed basis. (Pending Committee Approval)

Member Salzer moved to approve the resolution and Member Duncan seconded. Member Salzer mentioned a special committee meeting was held because the bids were not open before the regular board meeting. Vice-Chairman Fennell remarked these are open quotes from many vendors and the company used will depend on where in the County the work is being done. Scott Sorrel, County Administrator, brought up a question from Member Reneau during the committee meeting about the wording of the resolution. Mr. Sorrel confirmed that the wording of the clause in question has not changed from prior years. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Member Windish voting nay.

3. Review of Executive Session Minutes.

Assistant State's Attorney Jennie Cordis Boswell informed that the State's Attorney recommends all previously held minutes continue to be held as the need for confidentiality still exists and to destroy executive session audio recordings more than two years old, except those that relate to pending litigation. Member Williams moved to approve the State's Attorney's Office's recommendation and Member Daley seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

4. SUSPENSION OF RULES

Ms. Cordis Boswell detailed that to consider the next item, which did not come through a committee, the Board must suspend the rules. Member Pastucha moved to suspend the rules and Member Reneau seconded. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 nay, with Member Windish voting nay.

5. A Proclamation extending the Declaration of Emergency due to COVID-19 in Peoria County, Illinois.

Member Pastucha moved to approve the resolution and Member Groves Allison seconded. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 13 ayes and 3 nays, with Members Elsasser, Rosenbohm, and Windish voting nay.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vice-Chairman Fennell recognized Member Rieker for his five years of service to the Peoria County Board.

Vice-Chairman Fennell recognized Member Dillon for his fifteen years of service to the Peoria County Board. Member Dillon spoke about his experience on the Board. He commented on the friendships he has made and thanked the Elected Officials and staff for their hard work.

Vice-Chairman Fennell wished Chairman Rand a happy birthday.

Members Reneau, Rosenbohm, Dillon, Elsasser, Blair, and Groves Allison extended their condolences to the family and coworkers of Officer Camron Passie. They stressed that staff is welcome to speak with them if needed.

Member Salzer observed that during the holidays everyone has a positive attitude and encouraged everyone to carry that attitude throughout the year.

Member Watkins wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Vice-Chairman Fennell thanked everyone who cooked food for the potluck before the meeting.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

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

https://www.peoriacounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12092021-1101