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Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole met March 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present: Samantha Carter, Aaron Esry, Stephanie Fortado, Jim Goss, Stan Harper, Mary King, Jim McGuire, Brad Passalacqua, Emily Rodriguez, Chris Stohr, Steve Summers, Leah Taylor, Eric Thorsland, Bethany Vanichtheeranont, Wayne Williams, Kyle Patterson

Members Absent: Lorraine Cowart, Jenny Lokshin, Diane Michaels, Jacob Paul, Jennifer Straub, Jodi Wolken

Others Present: Darlene Kloeppel (County Executive), Tami Ogden (Director of Finance), George Danos (Auditor), Dalitso Sulamoyo (Chief Executive Officer – RPC), Justin Arnold (Workforce Director), Megan Robison (Recording Secretary)

Agenda Items

I. Call to Order

Chair Patterson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

II. Roll Call

Roll call was taken, and a quorum was declared present.

III. Approval of Agenda/Addenda

MOTION by Ms. King to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Esry. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. February 15, 2022 – Regular Meeting

MOTION by Mr. Goss to approve the minutes of February 15, 2022; seconded by Mr. Harper. Upon roll call vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

V. Public Participation

None

VI. Communications

Mr. Patterson reminded everyone that County Board photos would be taken before the March County Board

VII. Policy, Personnel, & Appointments

A. County Executive

1. Monthly HR Report – February 2022

Received and placed on file

2. Appointments/Reappointments (italics indicates incumbent)

a. Resolution appointing Alexa McCoy to the Mental Health Board, term ending 12/31/2025 b. Resolution appointing Thaddeus Bates to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending 11/30/2024 c. Resolution appointing Nolan Herbert to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending 11/30/2022

OMNIBUS MOTION by Mr. Thorsland to recommend County Board approval of resolutions appointing Alexa McCoy, Thaddeus Bates and Nolan Herbert to their respective boards; seconded by Mr. Passalacqua. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

d. Resolution appointing a County Board liaison to the Community Action Board

MOTION by Mr. McGuire to recommend County Board approval of a resolution appointing a County Board liaison to the Community Action Board; seconded by Mr. Harper. Discussion followed regarding the statutory requirement for two Board members to serve on this Board and the possibility for a second Democrat to serve if a Republican is not available. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

e. Currently vacant appointments – full list and information is available on the County’s website Information only

f. Applications for open appointments

Information only

B. County Clerk

A. Monthly Report – February 2022

Received and placed on file

C. Other Business

None

D. Chair’s Report

None

E. Designation of Items to be Placed on the Consent Agenda

VII. A. 2. a-d

VIII. Finance

A. Budget Amendments/Transfers

1. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/2/96

Fund 2089 County Public Health Fund / Dept 049 Board of Health

Increased Appropriations: $751,681

Increased Revenue: $846,720

Reason: Increased grant revenue and extended grant deadline necessitating increased appropriation to extend payment for services.

MOTION by Ms. Taylor to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/2/96; seconded by Mr. McGuire. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

2. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/44

Fund 1080 General Corporate / Dept 040 Sheriff – Law Enforcement

Fund 1080 General Corporate / Dept 140 Sheriff - Corrections

Increased Appropriations: $317,135

Increased Revenue: $317,135

Reason: Receive reimbursement from IDOC and appropriate funds for equipment and out of County boarding.

MOTION by Mr. Esry to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/44; seconded by Ms. King. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

3. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/2/333

Fund 2110 Workforce Development Fund / Dept 110 DOL Apprenticeship Expansion

Increased Appropriations: $124,907.28

Increased Revenue: $124,907.28

Reason: Illinois Apprenticeship Expansion Program Grant

MOTION by Mr. Goss to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/2/333; seconded by Mr. McGuire. Discussion followed with Mr. Arnold. Mr. Arnold explained the reasons for this grant. Ms. Fortado spoke of some workforce concerns and Mr. Arnold explained exactly where this program would focus its efforts. Ms. Cowart asked what they classify as a juvenile. Mr. Arnold explained that WIOA considers a juvenile to be 14-24 years old. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

4. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/72

Fund 2075 Regional Planning Commission / Dept 100 Regional Planning Commission

Increased Appropriations: $25,000

Increased Revenue: $25,000

Reason: RPC will serve as the fiscal agent for a Redeploy Planning Grant

MOTION by Ms. Vanichtheeranont to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/72; seconded by Ms. Cowart. Discussion followed with Mr. Sulamoyo explaining the details of this program. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

B. Treasurer

1. Monthly Report – December 2021 & January 2022 - Reports are available on the Treasurer’s webpage

Received and placed on file

C. Auditor

1. Monthly Report – February 2022 - Reports are available on the Auditor’s webpage

Received and placed on file

D. County Executive

1. Food Purchasing Policies

Information only

E. Other Business

None

F. Chair’s Report

Non

G. Designation of Items to be Placed on the Consent Agenda

VII. A. 1-4

IX. Justice and Social Services

A. Monthly Reports – All reports are available on each department’s webpage through the department reports page

• Probation & Court Services – January 2022

• Public Defender – January 2022

• Animal Control – February 2022

Received and placed on file

B. Rosecrance Re-Entry Financial Report – January 2022

Information only

C. Other Business

Mr. Stohr mentioned the intention to hold a study session in May and June. Ms. Taylor explained that the Democratic Caucus has discussed holding a study session for the public to speak with the Board about the jail renovations.

Mr. Goss requested for Rosecrance to come speak with the Board about their reports.

D. Chair’s Report

None

E. Designation of Items to be Placed on the Consent Agenda

None

X. Other Business

While waiting for the minutes to make their way around the room, Mr. Passalacqua mentioned his donation to the Habitat for Humanity. When construction begins, he will be sending out a sign-up sheet for anyone that would like to help with the build. He would like to hold a workday for the Board to help in the community.

Ms. Kloeppel gave an update on the purchase of the County Plaza. The closing date is April 5th and then construction will begin shortly after closing. She stated that a committee, comprised of officials, has been formed to discuss who will be moving and how much space will be required for their office. Ms. King asked if the Board members are represented on this committee and Ms. Kloeppel explained that they are not represented but the committee will be bringing updates back to the Board.

Ms. Fortado asked for an update about the broadband study. Ms. Kloeppel explained that the committee will be meeting to discuss the study and hope to bring a recommendation to the County Board at the April meeting.

A. Approval of Closed Session Minutes

1. January 11, 2022

MOTION by Mr. Esry to approve the closed session minutes of January 11, 2022; seconded by Mr. Williams. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

XI. Adjournment

Chair Patterson adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

http://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/Committee_Of_The_Whole/2022/220315_Meeting/220315Minutes.pdf