Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met Aug. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Attendance

Members: Member Dillon, Member Williams, Member Blair, Member Bryant, Member Coates, Member Daley, Member Duncan, Member Elsasser, Member Groves Allison, Member Kelch, Member McCann, Member Phelan, Member Reneau, Member Rieker, Member Rosenbohm, Member Ruhland, Member Salzer, Member Windish

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. ROLL CALL BY THE COUNTY CLERK

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.1 Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the July 10th, 2025, minutes was made by Member Daley and was seconded by Member Bryant.

Motion Carried. (18-0)

6. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

6.1 A proclamation proclaiming the month of August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month.

6.2 A proclamation recognizing Big Hollow Companion Animal Hospital.

7. CITIZENS' REMARKS

7.1 Citizens' Remarks

Michelle Compton & Gretchen Pearsall spoke in favor of paid parental leave.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Member Salzer and was seconded by Member Reneau.

Motion Carried. (18-0)

Chairman Dillon expressed his appreciation of the employees standing up and talking about paid parental leave. He noted what is being voted on tonight only affects the Highway Department in its current form.

Member Rieker added the contract did include 2 weeks of paid leave that coincides with the Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) policy already in place. He noted the Operations Committee meeting is available if anyone would like to listen to their discussion on adding paid parental leave across the county to all employees.

Member Blair asked if they were to decide to have more, would an amendment need to be done with the Highway Department.

Member Rieker stated that would be a point taken into consideration.

8.1 The Treasurer's report consisting of the Bank and CD's Portfolio for the month of June 2025 and Revenue & Expenditure Reports for June 2025.

8.2 The Finance Department's report of expenditure reports.

https://www.peoriacounty.gov/199/Transparency-Portal

8.3 A resolution (ITEM 1 - SURRENDER) from the Ways and Means Committee recommending that the County Board Chairperson be authorized to cancel the appropriate Certificates of Purchase.

8.4 PCAPS Whitney Foundation Donation

A resolution from your Public Safety & Justice Committee recommending the acceptance of a donation from The Whitney Foundation in memory of Dr. Whitney, in the amount of $2,000.00 and to appropriate funding to the FY25 PCAPS Fund to support foster program expansion.

8.5 PCAPS ASPCA Grant

A resolution from your Public Safety & Justice Committee recommending the acceptance of a donation from the ASPCA, in the amount of $30,000.00 and to appropriate funding to the FY25 PCAPS Fund to support fee waived adoption events and operating costs associated with finder to foster programs.

8.6 Approval of Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for Peoria County Sheriff A resolution from your Public Safety & Justice Committee recommending approval of a 6.1% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for the Peoria County Sheriff in the amount of $10,088.14, thus making the Sheriff’s annual salary $175,460.50.

8.7 Medicated Assisted Treatment/Medicated Assisted Recovery-Oriented Environment Discretionary Grant

A resolution from your Public Safety and Justice Committee recommending approval of the Medicated Assisted Treatment / Medicated Assisted Recovery Oriented Environment Discretionary Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 and appropriation of this grant funding into the Sheriff’s Office General Fund FY25 budget.

8.8 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers (Local 165), Operating Engineers (Local 649), and Teamsters (Local 627)

A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Peoria County and Laborers (Local 165), Operating Engineers (Local 649), and Teamsters (Local 627) representing employees at the Peoria County Highway Department and a corresponding budget amendment of $90,000.00 for FY25.

8.9 Tyler Enterprise Jury Upgrade and SaaS Migration

The County Operations Committee recommends approving a contract with Tyler Technologies to migrate from our current Jury Management System (JMS), installed in 2008. The new solution is the Tyler Enterprise Jury Manager, a cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) platform. The total three-year cost for this migration, hosting, and support is $161,477.00, a net increase of $86,912.00 over the current system's maintenance costs.

8.10 Option to Lease Agreement for Solar Development at the Landfill Site A resolution from your County Health Committee recommending approval of a three-year Option Agreement with Ameresco Solar Land Holdings LLC for an option to lease a portion of the Landfill property for a solar project.

8.11 Appropriation Following Execution of Revised and Restated City County Landfill Agreement

A joint resolution from your County Health Committee and your Finance, Audit, & Legislative Affairs Committee appropriating $300,000.00 in revenue and $30,000.00 in expenditure to Sustainability and Resource Conservation departmental budget.

8.12 Smithville Road Culvert Lining Bid Letting

A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of the low bid from J.C. Dillon, Inc. in the amount of $29,751.00 for pipelining on Smithville Road.

8.13 2025 Pavement Marking Refresh Contract Award.

A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of a contract award for the 2025 Pavement Marking Refresh – Deliver and Install Proposal (Section 25-00000-00-GM) to America’s Parking Remarking, LLC of Union, Missouri, in the amount of $203,593.61.

8.14 August Appointments

9. ZONING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

9.1 Zoning Case #ZBA-2025-0035, Petition of Trent Overhue

A request to Modify Special Use #ZBA-2025-004, which was approved to allow for the conversion of existing retail space into indoor mini-storage in accordance with Section 20-5.8.2.4.a of the Unified Development Ordinance, which allows for mini-storage facilities in the "C-2" General Commercial Zoning District. The petitioner proposes to modify the request to include the construction of outdoor mini-storage bays.

A motion to approve the petition was made by Member Rosenbohm and was seconded by Member Ruhland.

Motion Carried. (17-1)

Nay: Member McCann

Member Rosenbohm stated this was an item voted on earlier in the year that wanted to have outdoor storage but didn't have a very good plan at that time. He noted the petitioner had hired a local engineer to help with the site design plan, and that it would meet public safety standards. He added the petitioner testified that he has been involved in approximately 30 different projects, converting vacant retail space into storage units. He stated he hopes everyone will vote for this as it is utilizing space that otherwise isn't being used.

9.2 Strong Communities Program Grant Award Extension Budget Appropriation deferred from July 10, 2025

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Strong Communities Program (SCP) Grant Award Extension/Reallocation.

A motion to approve the resolution was made by Member Rosenbohm and was seconded by Member Ruhland.

Motion Carried. (18-0)

Member Rosenbohm stated this item was tabled last month since they didn't have a quorum.

9.3 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Labor Committee (Lieutenants) (Pending Committee Approval)

A resolution from your County Operations Committee recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Peoria County and Police Benevolent Labor Committee (PBLC) - Lieutenants Unit and a corresponding budget amendment of $73,000.00.

A motion to approve the resolution was made by Member Rieker and was seconded by Member Coates.

Motion Carried. (18-0)

Member Rieker stated this is the third agreement with the Sheriff's Department. He noted this is a 3-year agreement that provides good terms to the Lieutenants group and also gives a minor adjustment for wage compression. He expressed his recommendation in supporting it.

9.4 Resolution from the Executive Committee recommending an appropriation and investment of $50,000 to the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District in FY25. (Pending Committee Approval)

A resolution from the Executive Committee recommending an appropriation and investment of $50,000.00 to the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District in FY25 to support their fulfillment of statutory responsibilities to the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission.

A motion to approve the resolution was made by Member Groves Allison and was seconded by Member Williams.

Motion Carried. (18-0)

Chairman Dillon introduced Chris Smith and Dan Silverthorn as representatives available for questions or if they would like to address the Board. He clarified the $250,000 for a consultant was done from the previous study that the State helped pay for, noting “To be successful, a Port Authority should have a budget of $250,000 per year,” per the consultant.

Member Rieker stated he has been reaching out to other organizations and Congress. He noted he would like to see the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District budget for FY25 and FY26 and asks as they continue their work, to keep the Board informed of their progress, their results, and budgets if they have any considerations in asking for future funds.

Member Groves Allison asked if Chris or Dan would be able to stand up and speak for a few minutes.

Chris Smith, a representative of the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District, spoke on the Port Authority. He stated Illinois is the 8th largest export/import in the US, and 2nd behind Kentucky for inland. He noted on average 25 million tons moving along the Illinois River, with 60% from our local farmers. He added a focus of bringing in State and Federal funds for upkeep. He expressed his appreciation in the support from Peoria County.

Member Elsasser asked for a current update of the locks and dams to the south. He also stated the Farm Bureau is a large supporter of the Port Authority.

Mr. Smith stated the feds have identified a capital investment strategy and priorities. He added Le Grange needed to be constructed, which has now been fully funded for design and long lead time, before the Peoria Lock could be funded. He added that over the last 3 years, Le Grange area has undergone a major lock rehab for the first time. He added that he would be sending out an invite for the annual meeting on November 7th.

MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

10.1 Miscellaneous and Announcements

Member Blair wished all new students a successful school year.

Member Phelan asked for an update regarding Health Department.

Administrator Sorrel stated he would be happy to add that to their Friday update.

Member Ruhland stated Member Kelch and Member Phelan have done a great service in elevating the punch list process and continuing to get items checked off.

Member McCann asked for updates regarding the exterior projects at the Courthouse.

Administrator Sorrel stated they would put together a recurring update for the Board regarding the 4 projects going on at the Courthouse including the exterior and interior projects. He added that an updated meeting request should have been received noting the meetings for Operations, Health, Public Safety, Finance, and Executive would be held at the Museum for their annual museum report on Tuesday August 26th. He reminded from Gretchen and the Communications team that voting is open for the mini bison contest.

Chairman Dillon stated all Board Members are invited to the Executive meeting.

Member Elsasser stated he attended the Chiefs game and expressed his hope they can make it as not many people have been attending. He stated there are fireworks every Friday and Saturday after the games making it a great family event.

Member McCann asked what time the Tuesday meetings would commence. Administrator Sorrel stated they would have a time available on Monday after the committees had submitted all normal agenda items.

11. ADJOURNMENT

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11.1 Adjournment

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

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