Terry Ruhland, Board Member - District 13 | Peoria County
Terry Ruhland, Board Member - District 13 | Peoria County
Peoria County Board - Executive Committee met Oct. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
| COMMITTEE
MEMBERS PRESENT: | James Dillon – Chairperson; Sharon Williams – Vice-Chairperson; Jennifer Groves Allison, Camille Coates, Linda Daley, Betty Duncan, Daniel Kelch, Danny Phelan, Rob Reneau, Steven Rieker, Phillip Salzer |
| MEMBERS ABSENT: | Eden Blair, Brandy Bryant, Paul Rosenbohm, Matt Windish |
| STAFF PRESENT: | Scott Sorrel – County Administrator; Shauna Musselman – Assistant County Administrator; Jennie Cordis Boswell - State's Attorney's Office; Nathan Hoerr – County Board Member; Heather McCord – Chief Financial Officer; Gretchen Pearsall – County Administration |
| VISITORS: | Joyce Blumenshine – Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance; Kimberly Strack - Citizen |
Call to Order
Chairperson Dillon called the meeting to order at 3:47 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of September 26, 2023 was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Ms. Coates. The motion carried (11-0).
Informational Items/Reports/Other Minutes/Updates
➢ Springdale Cemetery
➢ County Auditor
➢ Heddington Oaks Financials
➢ American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Summary
Mr. Sorrel clarified the sources of several IT projects. He stated that the FY2023 budget appropriated funding from ARPA for IT cybersecurity projects, which included a contract for a cybersecurity audit, receipt of a report on the findings of the audit, and addressing the results of the audit findings and implementing solutions.
Mr. Sorrel advised that bids for the remodel of the Public Defender and IT spaces came back higher than the estimated project budget, and the gap in funding was covered by appropriating funds from IT Reserves. Additionally, a number of IT related capital improvements included in the FY2024 budget will be funded from the reserves of the IT Fund.
➢ Peoria County Enterprise Zone Report
➢ Issuance of Tri-County River Valley Development Authority Revenue Bonds on behalf of Pleasant Valley Public Water District
Mr. Dillon motioned to receive and file all informational reports with the exception of “Issuance of Tri-County River Valley Development Authority Revenue Bonds on behalf of Pleasant Valley Public Water District”.
➢ Issuance of Tri-County River Valley Development Authority (TRVDA) Revenue Bonds on behalf of Pleasant Valley Public Water District
Mr. Dillon explained that on all TRVDA bonding, the local government falling under their jurisdiction has the right to disapprove of the project. He stated that the project for a new water tower in Pleasant Valley was brought forth by County Board Member Rosenbohm. He stated that no action is necessary by this County Board unless it would choose to cancel the bond.
Resolutions
➢ Peoria Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Investment
A motion to approve was made by Mr. Phelan and seconded by Ms. Duncan. Mr. Sorrel advised that after the CEO of the Visitor’s Bureau made a presentation to this committee to discuss the value in Peoria County Government’s investment in the Peoria Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, the committee directed staff to bring forward an agreement for three (1) one-year contracts which will each have a funding commitment of $25,000.00. He noted that renewal of the contract would be subject to delivery of performance milestones and metrics. He advised that funding has been appropriated in the FY2023 and FY2024 budgets to accommodate the agreement, and would be initiated upon County Board approval.
The motion to approve carried (11-0).
➢ Strategic Plan Foundational Elements
A motion to approve was made by Ms. Duncan and seconded by Mr. Kelch. Mr. Sorrel advised that the Strategic Plan was adopted at the July 2023 County Board meeting, and encompasses five strategic priority areas and 19 strategic goals. He stated that the Strategic Plan did not include foundational elements such as a Vision Statement or Mission Statement. He stated that a workgroup was formed to create five new foundational elements, those being Vision Statement; Mission Statement; Values; Core Behaviors; and Strategic Lenses. He summarized each foundational element, noting that each strive to be easy to remember and action oriented.
Mr. Rieker motioned to defer the resolution for one month and was seconded by Mr. Salzer.
The motion to defer carried (11-0).
Discussion
The following Standing Committee meetings were summarized by their respective Chairperson as follows:
Infrastructure
The following resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval. • Joint Funding Agreement for construction work on Maxwell Road bridge • Ordinance to lower speed limit on Voorhees Road
• Willow Knolls Road Sidewalk Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation
• Ordinance to lower speed limit on Mossville Road
• IDOT County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Appropriation
• Contract Award to prepare a Jail Master Plan
Ways and Means
The following resolution was recommended to the County Board for approval. • Monthly Delinquent Taxes
Land Use
The following were recommended to the County Board for approval.
Zoning Cases
• #ZBA-2023-0044, Petition of Cyndi Collins
• #ZBA-2023-0043, Petition of Peoria Solar 3, LLC
• #ZBA-2023-0039, Petition of Coral Ness and Lynn Ann Boon
Resolution
• Strong Communities Grant Agreement
County Operations
No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.
County Health
No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.
Public Safety and Justice
CANCELED
Finance Audit and Legislative Affairs
CANCELED
Public Comment
Ms. Joyce Blumenshine, of the Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance, spoke regarding proposed CO2 Pipeline, noting that the Henry County Board has approved resolution for moratorium on the CO2 pipeline. She stated that 18 qualified comments have been submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission. She commended the County for filing to intervene, and stated the importance of a moratorium.
Ms. Kimberly Strack spoke regarding the CO2 pipeline, asking that the County Board vote to adopt a moratorium.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Dillon remarked that a member of Laborers Local 165 lost his life in a construction accident while cleaning debris off the roadway from a previous accident. He urged motorists to be aware of construction and highway workers.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Dillon at 4:29 p.m.
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