Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board - Executive Committee met Jan. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:	James Dillon – Chairperson; Sharon Williams – Vice-Chairperson; Jennifer Groves Allison, Eden Blair, Brandy Bryant, Camille Coates, Betty Duncan, Danny Phelan, Rob Reneau, Steven Rieker, Paul Rosenbohm, Phillip Salzer
MEMBERS ABSENT:	Linda Daley, Daniel Kelch, Matt Windish
STAFF PRESENT:	Scott Sorrel – County Administrator; Shauna Musselman – Assistant County Administrator; Jennie Cordis Boswell - State's Attorney's Office; Heather McCord – Chief Financial Officer; Julie Kusturin – Finance; Andrew Braun – Planning & Zoning
VISITORS:	Kathie Brown – Economic Development Council; Andrew Cohill, Jack Maytum – DESIGN NINE

Call to Order

Chairperson Dillon called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of November 28, 2023 was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Dr. Blair. The motion carried (12-0).

Informational Items/Reports/Other Minutes/Updates

➢ Springdale Cemetery

➢ Heddington Oaks Financials

➢ American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Summary

➢ Peoria County Enterprise Zone Report

Mr. Dillon motioned to receive and file all informational reports with the exception of “Peoria County Broadband Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study”.

➢ Peoria County Broadband Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study

Ms. Brown introduced Mr. Cohill and Mr. Maytum of the consultant firm DESIGN NINE, who were retained to conduct a detailed engineering feasibility study on expanding broadband infrastructure and access to unincorporated areas of Peoria County. Mr. Cohill and Mr. Maytum presented key highlights of the study, as well as evidence and documentation on Broadband needs within Peoria County, particularly the rural areas. The DESIGN NINE representatives also discussed potential State and Federal grant opportunities, the importance of addressing underserved areas of the county, and options for the County Board to determine next steps.

Ms. Brown remarked on the importance of finding a means to continue to incentivize local ISP providers to pursue State and Federal grant opportunities.

Mr. Cohill and Ms. Brown answered questions regarding permitting, service to school districts in the rural areas of the county, and how far the impact of $2.5 million in ARPA funding for Broadband would go towards alleviating the broadband issues in rural Peoria County.

Discussion

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

Infrastructure

No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval. A Committee Action regarding HHS Project Change Order #07 was approved by the committee.

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-2023-0060, Petition of Tracy J. Weinzerl

• #ZBA-2023-0057, Petition of Huskins Properties, LLC

Resolution

• Amendment to Appendix A Building Permit Fee Schedule, Chapter 12 Building & Property Maintenance Code

County Operations

CANCELED

County Health

No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval. A Committee Action regarding HHS Project Change Order #07 was approved by the committee.

Public Safety and Justice

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

• FFY20 JAG Transportation Assistance Grant

• SFY24 Visitation Center Grant

• FFY23 Adult Treatment Court Subrecipient Agreement

• Reconnect Engagement Mobile App Contract

Finance Audit and Legislative Affairs

The following resolution was recommended to the County Board for approval. • FY2024 Legislative Initiatives

Public Comment

Mr. Dillon called for any public comments. There were none.

Miscellaneous

None.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Dillon at 4:34 p.m.

https://www.peoriacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01232024-1559