Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met March 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Attendance

Present:

Members: Jennifer Groves Allison, Eden Blair, Camille Coates, Linda Daley, Jimmy Dillon, Betty Duncan, Brian Elsasser, Nathan Hoerr, Daniel Kelch, Danny Phelan, Rob Reneau, Steve Rieker, Paul Rosenbohm, Terrence Ruhland, Phil Salzer, Sharon Williams, Matt Windish

Absent:

Members: Brandy Bryant

March 14, 2024 County Board Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL BY THE COUNTY CLERK

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Member Rosenbohm moved for approval of the minutes, Member Duncan seconded. The minutes were approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

II. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

A proclamation recognizing March 19, 2024 as National Agriculture Day A proclamation in recognition of IHSA Class 2A State Wrestling Champion Nick Mueller

III. CITIZENS' REMARKS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Member Daley moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Member Blair Seconded.

Member Salzar asked to pull item C12. The Consent Agenda, except Item C12, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

Member Salzar moved to amend Item C12, and Member Duncan seconded. Item C12 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

Member Salzar moved to approve Item C12, as amended, and Member Duncan seconded. Item C12 was approved, as amended, by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

C1. February 2024 Treasurer's Board Report

C2. The Finance Department's report of expenditures from Accounts Payable system is accessible at www.peoriacounty.gov/199/Transparency-Portal

C3. A resolution from your Executive Committee recommending approval of the Peoria Solar and Peoria Solar 2 Lease Amendments & County Business Park Approvals

C4. A resolution from your Finance, Audit, and Legislative Affairs Committee recommending approval of FY23 Rollover and FY24 Additional Appropriations

C5. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Peoria and the County of Peoria regarding the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY23

C6. A resolution from your Land Use Committee recommending approval of a Bid Award for Roof Replacement

C7. A resolution from your Land Use Committee recommending approval of a Bid Award for Demolition of Unsafe Structures

C8. A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of the new salaries for Circuit Clerk and County Coroner for the term starting Dec 1, 2024, ending Nov 30, 2028

C9. A resolution from your County Health Committee recommending approval of the Peoria City/County Landfill budget for the time period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024

C10. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of a Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Millennia Prof Services for Phase III Construction Engineering for the Highway Safety Improvement Project on Hanna City-Glasford Road

C11. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval for Preliminary Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for Phase I & II Preliminary Engineering for the replacement of Structure Number 072-3076 on Akron Road

C12. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval for Hollis Township sealcoating (Township Motor Fuel Tax)

C13. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval for Millbrook Township sealcoating (Township Motor Fuel Tax)

C14. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval for cooperative research agreement with Bradley University

C15. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of an Ordinance to set the speed limit on Koerner Road

C16. Chairman Appointments

V. ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Case #ZBA-2024-001, Petition of Joshua Turner

Member Rosenbohm moved to approve the petition, and member Daley seconded. Member Rosenbohm stated this is a typical land split between 2 brothers and recommends approval. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

2. Case #ZBA-2024-002, Petition of Peoria County

Member Rosenbohm moved to approve the petition, and Member Daley Seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes. 3. A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of a 2024 budget appropriation to receive and expend funding from Administrative Office of Illinois Courts(AOIC) for courtroom technology improvements

Member Groves-Allison moved to approve the resolution, and Member Williams Seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes. 4. A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Peoria County and Fraternal Order of Police-Corrections Unit and appropriate the funds needed for FY24 for wage increase

Member Rieker moved to approve the resolution, and Member Blair seconded. Member Rieker stated it is a 1-year bargaining agreement with the Corrections Unit for a 5% increase in wages and an adjustment in the budget to accommodate. Chairman Dillon thanked member Rieker for all his work in operations. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes. 5. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Multi-Township Bids for Sealcoating (Township Motor Fuel Tax)

Member Salzer moved to approve the resolution, and Member Phelan Seconded. Member Kelch and Member Windish abstained as it relates to Township Bids. The resolution was approved by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 2 abstentions, with Member Kelch and Member Windish abstaining.

6. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Chip Spreader Bid Letting (Pending Committee Approval)

Member Salzer moved to approve the resolution, and Member Kelch seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

7. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending lowest responsible bid submitted by Stark Excavating

Member Salzer moved to approve the resolution, and Member Kelch seconded. Member Salzer recalled taking this back to the Administration, and they did a good job with only a few changes being made. The Committee was very pleased. Member Rosenbohm stated the bid came in a lot lower than the rest and came in lower than predicted. Administrator Sorrell stated the bid came in under budget as well as the engineers estimate. Member Rosenbohm stated the extra money could be used towards other projects. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 17 ayes.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Ruhland acknowledged the 7th grade girls' volleyball teams from Mossville and CEC who finished 2nd in State. He acknowledged the Mossville 8th grade girls' volleyball team for winning sectionals. He expressed his unbiased excitement as they will be playing in the State Championship on Friday and Saturday as his granddaughter Leah is on the team 8th grade team!

Member Blair is delighted the entrepreneurship and small business committee gave out an additional 10 grants for start of business grant program. She recognized the River Kitty Cafe that opened this past weekend where she drank tea and played with kitties. She hopes we support our local entrepreneurs.

Member Groves-Allison reminded the ribbon cutting for the mobile PCAPS unit is coming up. She recognized Becky and all the staff for working their tails off.

Member Elsasser congratulated the Notre Dame girls' basketball team for winning state and Illini Bluffs for winning 2nd in state. He stated that Gretchen has been trying to get them present, but many players are on the softball team as well and their games conflict.

Member Duncan introduced her granddaughter, Malia, who is moving to Dallas, Texas when spring break comes. Malia led the Pledge of Allegiance a couple years ago. Administrator Sorrell updated where we are at on the agenda management and board voting software project. RFP's are due by Tuesday March 19th. There have been 19 vendors that have downloaded the RFP document. Award expected at the May County Board meeting with a Go-Live date set for the August County Board meeting. He stated there should be a trifold pamphlet for Becoming a Peoria County Vendor at each table. He mentioned the finance department will be participating in the Equity and Procurement Expo on March 28th. He noted that a photographer would be here March 26th between 1 and 3, during committee meetings, for anyone needing an updated headshot.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, Malia, with the assistance of Chairman Dillon, announced the meeting was adjourned.

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