Champaign County Strategic Planning Committee met June 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Members Present: Jim Goss, Robert A. King, Pattsi Petrie, Jon Rector, C. Pius Weibel (Chair)
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Rick Snider (County Administrator), Tami Ogden (Deputy County Administrator/Finance), Tammy Asplund (Recording Secretary)
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
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