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Elizabeth Johnston | Representing District 5 on the McLean County Board in Bloomington, Normal, Illinois

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March 15, 2019 By Elizabeth Johnston

Summary: Full County Board Meeting- March 19, 2019

OF NOTE:

STANDUP MEETING- PROPERTY: Approval of 4 budget adjustments, including 2 water pipe maintenance and repairs at the Law & Justice Center during the week of the Polar Vortex in Jan 2019. EXECUTIVE: Approval of funds from Mental Health Services to be used for hiring staff to service the Triage Center opening later this spring.

REGULAR MEETING- Consent Agenda- BUILDING & ZONING: Special Use Permit for Millennium Futbol Club to build soccer fields in Dale Township and special use permit for unloading/loading of wind turbine parts during railway delivery. Recognition of March as Women’s History Month. Standing Committee Items- FINANCE: Budget adjustments for capital improvement to Animal Control for new equipment and to County Clerk’s budget for additional election expenses. TRANSPORTATION: Approval of SHOWBUS contracts to continue services.

If you wish to speak at the committee meetings, you must notify the County Administrator, Mr Bill Wasson (bill.wasson@mcleancountyil.gov), 24 hours in advance of the meeting with your name and topic you wish to speak on.

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Stand Up Meetings: Tues, 3/19 at 5:05 pm The following committees will discuss-

5:05 pm FINANCE: CLOSED SESSION for the purpose of discussing Litigation. Approval to dissolve the Revenue Stamp Fund then transfer the money to the General Fund as the Revenue Stamp Fund is no longer needed, and approval of settlement terms for 2019-WC-1.

5:15 pm PROPERTY: Approval of 4 budget adjustments: asbestos testing during Law & Justice Center construction; Adding $1 to Fairview Building maintenance fund so it can be transferred to Other Funds and it must be over current balance of 0.67 to be transferred and that account closed; for reimbursement to PBC for expenses and purchase of two-way, hand-held radios to communicate between buildings; and adjustment in expenses for the water main repairs during and just after the Polar Vortex.

5:20 pm EXECUTIVE: Approval of Transfer from Mental Health Funds to hire employees for the new Triage/FUSE program, of new copier 5 year contract, and same expenses seen in PROPERTY stand up.

Full Agenda for the Stand Up meeting is here: (https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/6568)

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Full County Board Meeting will follow directly at 5:30 pm. After Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Public Comment, then there will be the Consent Agenda and discussion/vote on Action Items.

CONSENT AGENDA (to be approved in one motion- unless an item is asked to be set aside for discussion):

->Approval of February Minutes

->County Hwy Dept: Approval of Resolution for Construction Letting- 2 Projects given to Rowe Construction for sections of Stringtown Road and Covell Road; Requests for Motor Fuel Tax resolution to create preliminary design for a section of Gillum Road and repair of Old Colonial Road; Approval of Resolution in Anticipation of Township Bridge Project for Maitland Bridge; Approval of Engineering Agreement with Farnsworth for the Corpe Bridge Repair; and Approval of Bridge Fund Project to fund the Corpe Bridge Repair (Lawndale Township).

->Building & Zoning: Approval of 3 Zoning cases 1) to re-zone a parcel of land in Hudson Township from Agricultural to Residential, 2) authorize special use permit for a Millennium Futbol club to establish soccer fields in Agricultural District in Dale Township, and 3) special use permit for major utility to allow a “rail transportation” facility to load and unload wind turbine components. Approval of Subdivision case waiver for a 2-lot subdivision in Bloomington Township.

->Transfer Ordinances 2018 (requires 2/3 majority vote) final clearing of expenses for the end of FY 2018, and one for FY2019 to make funds available from Mental Health Services fund to hire staff for the Triage program.

->Justice: Approval of agreement with Chestnut Health to provide Substance Abuse/Mental Health services for problem solving court program; Approval of 2 agreements with Center for Youth and Families for Moral Reconation Therapy and treatment for juvenile offenders; and approval of agreement with Center for Human Services for Care management services for the problem solving court.

->Finance: Approval of dissolve the Revenue Stamp Fund then transfer the money to the General Fund.

->Chairman: Will Appoint Carman Miller to Hudson Fire Protection District, Randy Miller to Park Lawn Cemetery Association, and Tom Willan to Emergency Telephone System Board.

->Congratulations & Commendations: Congratulate Chad Bellis (Bloomington HS), Gabe Spencer (Heyworth HS), and Lefi Neuleib (Heyworth HS) for exceptional performances during the 2018-2019 wrestling season, placing 1st in State in their respective weight classes. Proclamation recognizing Women’s History Month.

STANDING COMMITTEE ITEMS:

->Executive: Items for Action- Approval of proposal for copier 5 year contract. Items for Information- BN Airport Authority Minutes, EDC Report, Bloomington Township Public Water District Minutes, and General Report.

->Justice: Items for Action- Request approval of budget adjustments for Coroner & Sheriff to address changes in Morgue Fees, Overtime Pay, Autopsies, Fuel, Equipment purchase/maintenance, and contract services; budget adjustment for funds from a SAMHSA grant to be used this year (grant year is different cycle from our county’s budget year); and renewal of grant to assist Circuit Clerk’s office with costs incurred from filed Title IV-D child support orders. Items for Information: General Report.

->Finance: Items for Action: Request approval of budget adjustment for Animal Control to cover capital improvements for animal care (wash tub, washing machine/dryer, chest freezer and AED) as well as for supplies for rabies tag distribution that arrived to late for last year’s budget; 2 ordinances for amending the budget to re-appropriate unliquidated encumbrances totaling $1,134,861; Adjustment to County Clerk’s budget to cover Election Expenses of $5,568. Items for Information: General Report.

->Health: Items for Action: Request approval of 2 ordinances to adjust budget for moving $28,652 from Salary fund to Health Insurance fund, and to adjust budget to move $3,049 from Advertising budget to Seasonal & Fulltime employment budget; and request amendment to McLean County Code regarding 7 changes to chapters 205 (Fees) and 216 (Food Service). Items for Information: General Report.

->Land Use: Items for Information: General Report.

->Transportation: Items for Action: Request approval of Assistance Grants from IL DOT and Downstate Operation Assistance Program; SHOWBUS contract to provide transport to medical appointment for rural residents without transportation; Lease agreement for SHOWBUS vehicles. Items for Information: General Report.

->Property: Items for Action- Approval of 4 budget adjustments: asbestos testing during Law & Justice Center construction; Adding $1 to Fairview Building maintenance fund so it can be transferred to Other Funds and it must be over current balance of 0.67 to be transferred and that account closed; for reimbursement to Public Building Commission for expenses and purchase of two-way, hand-held radios to communicate between buildings; and adjustment in expenses for the water main repairs during and just after the Polar Vortex. Items for Information: General Report.

->County Administrator: Items for Information: General Report

Meeting will close with any Other Business, Approval of Bills, and Adjournment.

Full Agenda for the General County Board Meeting is here: (https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/6569)

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