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Champaign County Strategic Planning Committee met May 31.

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Call to Order

Weibel called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.

Roll Call

Goss, Petrie, Rector, and Weibel were present at the time of roll call, establishing the presence of

a quorum.

Approval of Agenda/Addendum

Motion by Rector to approve the agenda; seconded by Goss. Motion carried with

unanimous support.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Rector to approve the Strategic Planning Committee minutes of May 15, 2017;

seconded by Goss. Motion carried with unanimous support.

Public Participation

There was no public participation.

Department Response Summary

Chair Weibel reviewed a handout with a summary of the ten department responses. Mr. Snider

noted the list does not include Administrative Services. He stated an ERP system is needed; and noted

staffing as a critical issue. According to Mr. Snider, the County needs to build a professional core at the

leadership level and needs to plan for the County Executive position next year. He stressed the need for

succession planning. Mr. Snider and Ms. Ogden will lead a budget strategy discussion with all

department heads tomorrow.

King entered the meeting at 4:10 p.m.

The committee talked about shared services and potential Intergovernmental Agreements for

these services, particularly IT.

Mr. Snider provided a handout containing information discussed on a conference call with

Moody’s Investment Services. The call focused on issues influencing the County finances, including the

Nursing Home, fund balance goals, tax liability with Carle, EAV growth, potential property tax freeze,

and unemployment.

Chair Weibel handed out a document with comments related to the Champaign County Board list

of Goals. Mr. Snider commented that Ms. Ogden created and distributed a survey to all Department Heads

to document which services provided are state mandated and which are discretionary.

The committee talked about the volume of resolutions and ordinances and potential to codify

them. They also discussed short versus long-term goals and prioritizing. Mr. King stressed the

importance of establishing measurable goals.

Discussion of Next Steps

The committee agreed to brainstorm ideas prior to the next meeting and submit them to Rick

Snider.

Next Meeting Date

Kay Rhodes will contact members to determine the best date two weeks from now at 4:00 p.m.

Other Business

Mr. King asked for clarification regarding CAMA. Mr. Snider responded it is Computer Assisted

Mass Appraisal. This software automates collection of information for assessments.

Adjournment

Weibel adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m

http://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/StrategicPlanning/2017/170531_Meeting/170531Minutes.pdf