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Champaign County Committee of the Whole met April 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present: Samantha Carter, Lorraine Cowart, Aaron Esry, Stephanie Fortado, Stan Harper, Mary King, Jenny Lokshin, Jim McGuire, Brad Passalacqua, Emily Rodriguez, Jennifer Straub, Steve Summers, Eric Thorsland, Bethany Vanichtheeranont, Wayne Williams, Kyle Patterson

Members Absent: Jim Goss, Diane Michaels, Jacob Paul, Chris Stohr, Leah Taylor, Jodi Wolken

Others Present: Darlene Kloeppel (County Executive), Dustin Heuerman (Sheriff), George Danos (Auditor), Cassandra Johnson (Treasurer), Aaron Ammons (County Clerk and Recorder), M.C. Neal (Chief Information Officer), Lynn Canfield (Executive Director MHB/DDB), 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. Cowart to approve the agenda; seconded by Ms. Michaels. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. March 15, 2022 – Regular Meeting

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

V. Public Participation

Kim Wolowiec-Fisher, Developmental Disabilities Board member, spoke in support of using ARPA funds for premium pay for direct support professionals (DSP) to support Champaign County residents with developmental disabilities. The ARPA final rule allows the use of funds for this purpose and the State of Illinois has decided not to use funds for this work. She requested the County Board engage in conversation for using funds to support DSP’s in Champaign.

Lynn Canfield explained she has a personal interest in developmental disability services. Unfortunately, the statute does not allow the Mental Health Board or the Developmental Disability Board to give this type of support. Also, there won’t be any federal funding for this purpose. Illinois has already lost much of their service capacity, and it continues to disappear. She would like the Board to understand the issues before she brings a specific request.

Jennifer Henry, Executive Director – Promise Healthcare, has submitted information for support for their psychiatric services. They provide wrap-around services that are very expensive to fund and would like see if ARPA funding can assist them in funding these services for the next year.

Jim Hamilton, Director of Behavioral Health – Promise Healthcare, gave an overview of the services provided to the community, their locations and how many patients are served annually. He asked the Board to consider providing funding for mental health services.

Shea Ward, Director of Marketing – Promise Healthcare, he is amazed how the organizations work together in this county.

Rebecca Obuchowski, Executive Director – Community Choices, explained they are a human services cooperative that services Champaign County residents with developmental disabilities. The staffing crisis is affecting many and the providers are struggling. She asked the Board to consider these issues.

VI. Communications

• Premium Pay for Direct Support Professionals in I/DD Service Settings

• Promise Healthcare Request

Mr. Patterson mentioned the letters included in the packet.

Mr. McGuire asked when these items will be brought to the Board for consideration. At this time it is just information but it will be considered when there is a specific request.

Mr. Harper asked Promise Healthcare about their funding sources. They explained their sliding fee schedule and billing the insurance companies for patients that are covered.

Ms. Straub thanked everyone that wrote and shared their personal stories.

VII. Finance

A. Budget Amendments/Transfers

1. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/88

Fund 1080 General Corporate / Dept 040 Sheriff

Increased Appropriations: $38,400

Increased Revenue: $38,400

Reason: Insurance reimbursement for damaged squad car.

MOTION by Mr. Esry to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/88; seconded by Mr. McGuire. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

2. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/389

Fund 2075 Regional Planning Commission / Dept 100 Regional Planning Commission

Increased Appropriations: $50,000

Increased Revenue: $50,000

Reason: Appropriation to develop an allocation plan for the Urbana HOME Consortium’s HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funding.

MOTION by Ms. King to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/389; seconded by Mr. Thorsland. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.

3. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/450

Fund 2075 Regional Planning Commission / Dept 100 Regional Planning Commission Increased Appropriations: $263,000

Increased Revenue: $263,000

Reason: Receipt of ARPA funds for distribution to eligible households that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

MOTION by Ms. Michaels to recommend County Board approval of a resolution approving Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/450; seconded by Ms. Carter. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

4. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/457

Fund 3105 Capital Asset Replacement Fund / Dept 059 Facilities and Planning

Increased Appropriations: $2,510,591

Increased Revenue: $0

Reason: Budget amendment to re-encumber funds for FY2021 Facilities Projects ongoing in FY2022. 5. Budget Amendment BUA 2022/3/551

Fund 2083 County Highway / Dept 062 Highway Building Capital

Increased Appropriations: $274,150.50

Increased Revenue: $0

Reason: Budget amendment to re-encumber funds for FY2021 Facilities Projects ongoing in FY2022.

OMNIBUS MOTION by Mr. Thorsland to recommend County Board approval of resolutions approving Budget Amendments BUA 2022/3/457 and BUA 2022/3/551; seconded by Mr. Harper. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

B. Auditor

1. Monthly Report – March 2022 - Reports are available on the Auditor’s webpage Received and placed on file

C. Sheriff

1. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Advanced Correctional Healthcare for inmate medical and mental health services in Champaign County, Illinois pursuant to RFP 2022-001

MOTION by Mr. Patterson to recommend County Board approval of a resolution authorizing an agreement with Advanced Correctional Healthcare for inmate medical and mental health services in Champaign County, Illinois pursuant to RFP 2022-001; seconded by Ms. Lokshin. Discussion followed with Sheriff Heuerman regarding more details about each company. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

D. Other Business

1. Semi-Annual Closed Session Minute Review

MOTION by Mr. Patterson to follow the State’s Attorney’s recommendation for all closed minutes to remain closed; seconded by Mr. Esry. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

E. Chair’s Report

Ms. Fortado explained there currently isn’t any money allocated for these developmental disability requests but that doesn’t mean they can’t allocate some at a future meeting. She suggested this topic be discussed further at the County Board meeting in April with other ARPA discussions.

She also expressed her appreciation for the work done by Mr. Stohr and Ms. Carter for their work on assistance for small businesses and Mr. Esry and Mr. Thorsland for their work on rural water projects.

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

VII. A. 1, 3-5, C. 1

VIII. Justice and Social Services

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

• Probation & Court Services – February 2022

• Animal Control – March 2022

Received and placed on file

B. Rosecrance Re-Entry Financial Report – February 2022

Information only – Misty Bell, Case Manager – Rosecrance, and Dave Kellerhals, Director of Mental Health – Rosecrance, provided the Board with more detailed information about their program and the financial report.

C. Other Business

1. Semi-Annual Closed Session Minute Review

MOTION by Mr. Patterson to follow the State’s Attorney’s recommendation for all closed minutes to remain closed; seconded by Mr. Passalacqua. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

D. Chair’s Report

None

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

None

IX. Policy, Personnel, & Appointments

A. County Executive

1. Monthly HR Report – March 2022

Received and placed on file

2. Appointments/Reappointments (italics indicates incumbent)

a. Resolution appointing Todd Jamison to the Pesotum Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2023

b. Resolution appointing Alan Holt to the Pesotum Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

c. Resolution appointing Clifford Gorman to the Philo Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

d. Resolution appointing Roger Hayden to the Tolono Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

e. Resolution appointing Frederick Seibold to the Sadorus Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

f. Resolution appointing Kris Ehler to the Thomasboro Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

g. Resolution appointing Roger Ponton to the Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

h. Resolution appointing Kenny During to the Ludlow Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

i. Resolution appointing Jeff White to the Ivesdale Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

j. Resolution appointing Tod Courtney to the Windsor Park Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

k. Resolution appointing Clayton Coulter to the Broadlands-Longview Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

l. Resolution appointing Bernie Magsamen to the Scott Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

m. Resolution appointing Norman Paul to the St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

n. Resolution appointing Mark McDuffy to the Edge-Scott Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

o. Resolution appointing Patricia Chancellor to the Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District, term ending 4/30/2025

MOTION by Ms. Michaels to recommend County Board approval of resolutions appointing Todd Jamison, Alan Holt, Clifford Gorman, Roger Hayden, Frederick Seibold, Kris Ehler, Roger Ponton, Kenny During, Jeff White, Tod Courtney, Clayton Coulter, Bernie Magsamen, Norman Paul, Mark McDuffy and Patricia Chancellor to their respective boards; seconded by Mr. Harper. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

p. Resolution appointing Mark Douglas to the Silver Creek Drainage District, unexpired term ending 8/31/2024

MOTION by Mr. Harper to recommend County Board approval for a resolution appointing Mark Douglas to the Silver Creek Drainage District; seconded by Mr. Esry. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

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

r. Applications for open appointments

Information only

B. County Clerk

1. Monthly Report – March 2022

Received and placed on file

2. Update regarding ARPA projects

Information only – Clerk Ammons presented the Board with an overview of how grant funding was spent and why it was necessary.

3. Resolution to establish place of election for the 2022 Primary and General Elections

No action was taken. The attachment needs to be corrected and will be placed on the County Board agenda for consideration.

C. County Executive

1. Request for Job Evaluation Content Committee review of a new Senior Systems Administrator position

MOTION by Ms. King send the Senior Systems Administrator position to the Job Evaluation Content Committee for review; seconded by Mr. Williams. Mr. Neal gave the Board some background information about the IT Department and explained how the new cyber-security requirements are necessitating the need for an additional position in his department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

2. Workforce Study update

Information only

D. Other Business

1. Appointment of County Board Community Violence Prevention Task Force

MOTION by Mr. Patterson to recommend County Board approval of a resolution establishing and appointing a Community Violence Prevention Task Force; seconded by Ms. Straub. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Semi-Annual Closed Session Minute Review

MOTION by Mr. Patterson to follow the State’s Attorney’s recommendation to open the minutes of September 21, 2004 and for all other closed minutes to remain closed; seconded by Ms. Lokshin. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

E. Chair’s Report

None

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

IX. A. 2. a-p

X. Other Business

A. Upcoming County Board Study Session – April 26th @ 6:00 p.m.

Information only

XI. Adjournment

Chair Patterson adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

https://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/Committee_Of_The_Whole/2022/220412_Meeting/220412Minutes.pdf