Jo Daviess County public meetings in 2022

Personnel Review Committee

The committee approved the promotion of Ryan Afflerbaugh to IT Manager. Members also discussed dissatisfaction with the Archer Company's compensation study and voted to have the State's Attorney review the firm's contract and RFP for potential breach.

• Approved promotion of Ryan Afflerbaugh to IT Manager at $58,087.00 with retroactive pay to Dec 1, 2022 (Voice vote)
• Approved motion to have State's Attorney review Archer Company RFP and contract for fulfillment (12-0)
• Approved minutes from September 25, 2020 meeting (Voice vote)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting (Voice vote)

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The committee approved a new standard mileage rate for 2023 and changed the start time for future meetings. A proposal for a financial analysis by H2 Healthcare, LLC was postponed.

• Approved 2023 standard mileage rate of $0.65 per mile (All Ayes)
• Approved new meeting start time of 6:00 p.m. (All Ayes)
• Postponed action on H2 Healthcare, LLC proposal for Prairie Ridge financial analysis

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The Committee approved the purchase of a StoneFly, Inc backup appliance to replace an unsupported server and resolve law enforcement performance issues. The Committee also updated its monthly meeting schedule and time. Two items regarding Karst GIS data were postponed.

• Approved purchase of StoneFly, Inc DR365V XD-Series backup appliance for $19,487.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly meeting dates for the last Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm (Unanimous)
• Postponed Karst GIS data presentation and action to January meeting

County Board

The County Board appointed six new members to fill district vacancies. The board also assigned members to various standing committees, liaison roles, and special service area commissions.

• Appointed Joseph Heitkamp to District #4 (11-0)
• Appointed Daniel Holcomb to District #5 (11-0)
• Appointed Steve Endress to District #6 (11-0)
• Appointed Michael Holt to District #8 (11-0)
• Appointed Lynn L. Gallagher to District #11 (11-0)
• Appointed Tina Brandel to District #15 (11-0)
• Appointed members and chairs to seven standing committees via voice vote
• Appointed board liaisons and members to various external boards and commissions via voice vote

Liquor Commission

The Commission approved 26 retailer liquor license renewals for 2023 for various local businesses and resorts. The board also established the meeting dates and start times for the FY2023 calendar.

• Approved FY2023 meeting dates and start times (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Chestnut Mnt. Ski Resort, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Galena Golf Club, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for FLBG, LLC (Frentress Lake Bar & Grill) (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Goldmoor Inn & Resort, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Woodbine Bend, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for ACL Owners Assoc. (Apple Canyon Golf Course and Marine Concession) (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewals for Eagle Ridge Hospitality, LLC entities (all ayes)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and authorized several reimbursement requests for service providers for the 4th Quarter of FY 2022. Total approved reimbursements across seven providers amounted to $77,443.08.

• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (AIF)
• Approved $31,250.00 reimbursement for Midwest Medical Center (AIF)
• Approved $16,477.08 reimbursement for Riverview Center, Inc. (AIF)
• Approved $20,000.00 reimbursement for Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc. (AIF)
• Approved $3,750.00 reimbursement for Contact of Northern Illinois (AIF)
• Approved $2,500.00 reimbursement for Tyler’s Justice Center for Children (AIF)
• Approved $5,556.00 reimbursement for Kreider Services (AIF)
• Approved $930.00 reimbursement for Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department (AIF)

County Board

The County Board approved several public works expenditures, including the purchase of two trucks and a land sale. The board also extended the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration and approved a special use permit for a community center in Elizabeth.

• Approved land sale of 0.26 acres to KD Welding for $5,000 (11-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of two 2012 Chevrolet Silverado trucks not to exceed $65,000 (11-0)
• Extended COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Declaration to January 11, 2023 (9-2)
• Approved Special Use Permit 22-81 for a Community Center/Computer Workstation in Elizabeth (11-0)
• Approved County Engineer Salary Resolution of $116,182.35 for 2023 plus $35,168.73 for benefits (11-0)
• Approved $6,000 agreement with Ryan Raab for snow removal at Jo-Carroll Depot (voice vote)
• Approved $70.00 per diem for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Building Code of Appeals members (11-0)
• Declared vacancies for County Board Member Districts #4, #5, #6, #8, #11, and #15 (voice vote)

Ethics Commission

The commission met on December 12, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Board approved November accounts payable claims and funding for two dispatchers to attend a training summit. Members discussed significant hardware failures and service issues with Solacom equipment.

• Approved November accounts payable claims of $6,491.01 (5-0)
• Approved $1,145.25 for two dispatchers to attend MABAS Illinois Training Summit (5-0)
• Tabled maintenance agreement with Nelson Systems for $4,528.68 pending more information

County Board

The County Board held a reorganization meeting to swear in members and elect leadership. LaDon Trost was elected Chairperson and John Lang was elected Vice-Chairperson. The board also approved changes to seating assignments.

• Elected LaDon Trost as Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected John Lang as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous voice vote, one abstention)
• Approved changes to County Board meeting table seating assignments (voice vote)

Development & Planning Committee

The committee approved moving a scope of service and RFP for a Comprehensive Plan update to the County Board agenda. Members also voted to increase per diem rates for specific boards to match County Board rates. The committee reviewed a housing study and monthly building and economic reports.

• Approved moving Comprehensive Plan update scope of service and RFP to Dec 13 County Board Agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved raising Zoning Board and Building Code Board of Appeals per diem rates to match County Board rates (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting (All Ayes)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the sale of 0.26 acres of land in Hanover to KD Welding and the emergency purchase of two used pickup trucks. It also approved the 2023 county engineer salary resolution and a road plowing agreement for the Savanna Army Depot.

• Approved sale of 0.26 acres to KD Welding for $5,000
• Approved emergency purchase of two used pickup trucks from Barkau Automotive not to exceed $65,000
• Approved 2023 county engineer salary resolution for $116,182.35 plus $35,168.73 for benefits
• Approved $6,000 annual agreement with Ryan Raab for Savanna Army Depot road plowing
• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting

County Board

The County Board approved the FY2023 annual budget and appropriations ordinance, as well as the FY2023 annual tax levy ordinance. The board also authorized several audit engagement letters and multiple transit contracts.

• Adopted FY2023 Annual Budget and Appropriations ordinance (12-0)
• Adopted FY2023 Annual Tax Levy Ordinance (12-0)
• Approved Resolution to Amend FY2022 Tourism Promotion Fund Budget (12-0)
• Approved $1,750 Transit Section 5311 audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP
• Approved Circuit Clerk audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP not to exceed $5,250
• Approved Jo Daviess County audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP starting at $42,750
• Approved 11 contracts between Jo Daviess County Transit and various local entities
• Recognized outgoing board members William Bingham, Staci Duerr, Don Hill, John Korth, and Hendrica Regez

County Board

The County Board conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed 6.92% increase over last year's tax extension. The increase is intended to cover inflationary costs and a maximum rate increase for Special Service Area #1. No formal vote to approve or deny the levy was recorded during this hearing.

• Held public hearing on 2022 Payable 2023 Tax Levy

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The committee approved three separate audit engagement letters with Wipfli, LLP for county, circuit clerk, and transit reports. It also moved a resolution to amend the FY2022 Tourism Promotion Fund budget to the County Board. The committee reached a consensus to review a Prairie Ridge assessed value decrease request at a future committee meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 25 and September 29, 2022 (all ayes)
• Moved Resolution to Amend FY2022 Tourism Promotion Fund (027) Budget to County Board (all ayes)
• Approved $1,750 audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP for Transit Section 5311 report (all ayes)
• Approved audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP for Circuit Clerk audit, cost not to exceed $5,250 (all ayes)
• Approved audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP for Jo Daviess County audit including $42,750 base cost and additional fees (all ayes)
• Consensus to review Prairie Ridge $2 million assessed value decrease request at next committee meeting

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social and Environmental Committee approved 11 separate contracts involving Jo Daviess County Transit and various local partners. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2022 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and Galena ARC (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and City of Galena-Weekend (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and City of Galena-Midday (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and Dupaco Community Credit Union (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and East Galena Township (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and West Galena Township (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and Little Learners (all ayes)

Legislative Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed upcoming state legislation regarding the Safe-T Act and assault weapons, as well as regional trucking weight limits and UTV road access.

• Approved minutes of the September 12, 2022 Legislative Committee meeting

County Board

The Board approved several public defender agreements, a road maintenance resolution, and a contract for inmate food services. It also extended the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration and dissolved the Circuit Clerk Unclaimed Bail Fund.

• Approved 2023 MFT Maintenance Resolution for $700,000.00 (11-0)
• Approved Public Defender agreement with Thomas J. Nack for $72,513.94
• Approved Public Defender agreement with Ronald J. Leinen for $47,756.95
• Extended COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Declaration to December 14, 2022 (10-1)
• Dissolved Circuit Clerk Unclaimed Bail Fund and transferred balance to General Fund (11-0)
• Approved $8,000.00 for State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor service program (11-0)
• Awarded inmate food service contract to The Workshop at $7.00 per lunch with beverage
• Approved $643,484.98 in claims via consent agenda (11-0)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Board approved October accounts payable claims and the FY2023 meeting schedule. Members discussed recent 911 outages and the testing of Starcom radios, including a potential $300,000 cost for a new tower.

• Approved October 2022 accounts payable claims of $4,743.68 (6-0)
• Approved ETSB FY2023 Meeting Schedule (6-0)

Board of Health

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health will review financial reports for the Public Health, PH Catastrophic, and Animal Control funds. The board will consider actions regarding Environmental Health food licenses and permit fees. Other business includes a report from the Crescent Community Health Center and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health food licenses
• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health permit fees
• Financial reports for Public Health Fund 003, PH Catastrophic Fund 046, and Animal Control Fund 020
• Crescent Community Health Center report from Gary Collins
• Discussion and possible action on 2023 Board of Health and committee meeting schedule

The Board of Health met on November 2, 2022, but did not reach a quorum. Consequently, no official actions were taken, and no votes were held on pending items.

• Approval of minutes: No action taken (no quorum)
• Environmental Health Food licenses: No action taken (no quorum)
• Environmental Health Permit fees: No action taken (no quorum)
• 2023 meeting schedule: No action taken (no quorum)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will discuss and potentially act on agreements for two Public Defenders. The body will also review updates on strategic goals, FOIA requests, and a compensation study.

• Public Defender agreement with Thomas J. Nack (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023)
• Public Defender agreement with Ronald J. Leinen (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023)
• Posting of total compensation packages for highly compensated employees per Public Act 097-0609
• Update on position classification and compensation study
• Update on FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The committee approved one-year Public Defender agreements for Thomas J. Nack and Ronald J. Leinen. It also voted to post total compensation packages for employees earning $75,000 or more. Following a closed session, the committee voted to open several sets of closed session minutes from 2019, 2020, and 2001, while keeping others closed.

• Approved Public Defender agreement with Thomas J. Nack (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023) via voice vote
• Approved Public Defender agreement with Ronald J. Leinen (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023) via voice vote
• Approved posting total compensation packages for employees earning $75,000+ via voice vote
• Opened closed session minutes from Aug 14, 2001, Nov 12, 2019, Dec 3, 2019, Dec 10, 2019, Feb 11, 2020, Oct 22, 2020, Dec 15, 2020, and Dec 30, 2020 via voice vote
• Maintained closed status for session minutes from April 9, 1996, Nov 13, 2001, and Feb 11, 2003 via voice vote

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review the FY2023 budget process and determine funding for unfunded requests from the General Fund. The board will also discuss property tax levy amounts and whether a Truth in Taxation Hearing is required.

• Approval of unfunded requests to be funded by the General Fund (001) budget
• Review and approval of Special Fund Budgets and fund descriptions
• Action on the FY2023 Interfund Transfer Schedule and policy
• Determination of the 2022 property tax levy amounts (payable FY2023)
• Possible scheduling of a Truth in Taxation Hearing for November 22, 2022

The Board approved several unfunded budget requests for FY2023, including significant funding for courthouse improvements and a new compensation plan. Multiple special fund budgets were approved and forwarded to the comprehensive budget document. The Board also set property tax levy amounts for three Special Service Areas.

• Approved $1.8M for Courthouse Improvements (voice vote; 1 nay)
• Approved $200,000 to implement a new compensation plan (voice vote)
• Approved $136,069 for the Contingency Fund (voice vote)
• Approved $74,801.20 for negotiated COVID bonuses for Sheriff's office staff (voice vote)
• Approved $40,731 for Sheriff computer supplies and $15,000 for Emergency Management vehicle (voice vote)
• Approved property tax levies: SSA #1 ($235,926), SSA #6 ($404,932), and SSA #7 ($307,971) (voice vote)
• Approved FY2023 budget targets and special fund budgets for Public Safety, Public Works, and Health services (voice vote)
• Scheduled Special County Board meeting for November 22, 2022, for Truth in Taxation hearing and budget adoption (voice vote)

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request from the Warren Area Ambulance. The board will discuss and possibly act on an ordinance to increase the maximum property tax rate for Special Service Area Number One.

• Proposed tax rate increase for Special Service Area Number One from $0.10 to $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Public hearing regarding Warren Area Ambulance request
• Possible adoption of an ordinance to amend the 1981 Jo Daviess County Ordinance Chapter 11 1/2

The County Board approved an ordinance to increase the maximum property tax rate for Special Service Area Number One to $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. The increase is intended to fund additional paramedics for 24/7 coverage and offset rising medical supply costs and declining patient fees.

• Approved ordinance to set maximum property tax rate for Special Service Area Number One at $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation (11-0-1)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review and modify the FY2023 budget, including property tax levy amounts and General Fund estimates. The board will also consider appointments and fund transfers.

• Appointment of Lynn L. Gallagher to County Board District #11
• Resolution for a loan from the Federal Aid Matching Fund (008) to the County Aid to Bridges Fund (011)
• Review and approval of 2022 property tax levy amounts
• General Fund expense requests for Public Safety Building and Jo Daviess/Carroll Solid Waste Agency
• Review of Special Fund budgets including Township Bridge, Probation Services, and Highway funds

The board appointed Lynn L. Gallagher to District #11 and approved a loan to the County Aid to Bridges Fund. Several General Fund expense budgets were approved for the FY2023 comprehensive budget, while public safety and special fund budgets were held over to a later meeting.

• Appointed Lynn L. Gallagher to County Board District #11 (voice vote)
• Approved loan from Federal Aid Matching Fund (008) to County Aid to Bridges Fund (011) (13-0)
• Approved $25,000 increase to General Fund Safety Building budget for inmate meals (voice vote)
• Approved $300 increase to General Fund Social & Environmental budget for Illinois EPA fee (voice vote)
• Approved General Fund expense budgets for General Control & Administration, Miscellaneous, Judiciary & Courts, Health/Education/Social Services, and Economic/Physical Development (voice votes)
• Set minimum FY2023 General Corporate Fund year-end balance at $2,879,472.00 (voice vote)
• Established $2,200,000.00 in General Fund unreserved/undesignated balance for FY2023 contingencies (voice vote)
• Modified and added several unfunded requests, including a $200,000 request for a new compensation plan (voice votes)

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss highway department operations. The body will consider actions regarding solar electricity generation, county-owned cemeteries, and the 2023 Annual MFT Maintenance Resolution.

• Possible action on 2023 Annual MFT Maintenance Resolution
• Possible action on solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• Possible action on county owned cemeteries
• Discussion on winter maintenance activities staffing concerns

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution appropriating $700,000 in MFT funds for the 2023 annual maintenance program, primarily for salt and other road materials. The committee also discussed project updates, solar energy options at the Hanover facility, and potential staffing shortages for winter plowing due to health issues and a worker leaving.

• Approved $700,000 MFT maintenance resolution for 2023 road materials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 Public Works meeting (unanimous)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will discuss and possibly act on service bids for the 2023 fiscal year. The body will also consider budget transfers for food service expenses within the Public Safety Building budget.

• FY2023 squad maintenance bid
• FY2023 inmate food service bid
• Budget transfer from jail cook personnel line to food service expenses (001-41122-719)
• FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee approved two squad maintenance bids (Temperly Automotive as primary, Palmer Automotive as secondary) and a $7.00/meal inmate food service contract with The Workshop Community Meals for FY2023. They also authorized line-item transfers from the jail cook personnel line to food service expenses in the FY2022 Public Safety Building budget. No minutes were available for approval.

• Approved line-item transfers from jail cook personnel line to food service expenses in FY2022 Public Safety Building budget (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Temperly Automotive as primary squad maintenance provider: oil change $20.00, synthetic $35.00, labor $55.00 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Palmer Automotive as secondary squad maintenance provider: oil change $32.95, synthetic $37.95, labor $58.00 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved The Workshop Community Meals as inmate food service provider for FY2023 at $7.00/meal (voice vote, all ayes)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review the FY2023 budget process and procedures. The body will discuss property tax levy extensions, general fund revenue estimates, and special fund budgets.

• Review and possible approval of 2022 Property Tax Levy extension and distribution amounts
• Review and possible approval of Round 2 General Fund Revenue Estimates
• Review and approval of Special Fund Budgets
• Discussion of mandatory expense requests to adjust FY2023 General Fund Budget targets
• Review of Unfunded Activities Requests

The Jo Daviess County Board approved Property Tax Option #4, setting the 2022 (payable 2023) levy amounts totaling over $7.3 million across ten funds, and forwarded most special fund budgets to the comprehensive FY2023 budget document. Several special fund budgets were held over for further discussion at the next workshop. The board also added a line for Courthouse Improvements to the unfunded activities list and removed two agency requests from that list.

• Approved Property Tax Option #4 with levy amounts for General Fund ($3,182,330), County Highway ($1,203,649.98), and eight other funds (voice vote)
• Approved Round 2 General Fund revenue estimate as modified (voice vote)
• Approved 48 special fund budgets, including County Highway, Public Health, 911 Fund, and others, to be forwarded to the comprehensive FY2023 budget (voice vote)
• Held over 16 special fund budgets for final action at the October 18 workshop (no vote)
• Added Courthouse Improvements line to unfunded activities list in General Capital Investment (042), amount to be determined later (voice vote)
• Removed two agency requests from unfunded activities list, moving them back for possible mandatory expense requests (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board will consider various special use permits for residences and marina reconstruction. The body is also reviewing several property deed conveyances and insurance renewals. Other items include a possible extension of the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration.

• Claims approval in the amount of $1,271,374.53
• FY2023 Property & Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance renewal with ICRMT for $413,860
• Special Use Permit requests for residences at 3681 South Girot Hill Road and 6313 S Elmoville Rd
• Special Use Permit for marina and pavilion reconstruction by The Galena Territory Association, Inc.
• Unanticipated expense of $10,000 from the Contingency Fund for Election Storage Renovation Project

The board voted 9-2 to extend the county's COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration through November 8, 2022. It also approved three special use permits for residences on lots under 40 acres, conveyed county interest in 10 tax-delinquent parcels, and amended the FY2022 budget to comply with GASB 84. A resolution to amend environmental health fees failed 1-10.

• Approved COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration extension to Nov 8, 2022 (9-2)
• Approved special use permit for Decker residence at 3681 S Girot Hill Rd, Hanover (9-2)
• Approved special use permit for Restivo/Luebke residence at 6313 S Elmoville Rd, Stockton (10-1)
• Approved special use permit for Galena Territory marina/pavilion reconstruction (11-0)
• Approved deed conveyances for 10 county-owned parcels to various individuals/entities (11-0 each)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendment for GASB 84 custodial funds (11-0)
• Approved FY2023 property/workers comp insurance renewal with ICRMT at $413,860 premium
• Denied resolution to amend environmental health fees (1-10)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will review financial reports and accounts payable claims. The board will also discuss and potentially approve travel funds for the ETSB Coordinator to attend a conference in Schaumburg, IL.

• Possible approval of $470.70 from the ETSB Travel Expense Account for the Motorola Solutions Midwest User Group Conference
• Review of August 2022 accounts payable claims totaling $4,192.75
• Review of September 2022 accounts payable claims totaling $2,203.95

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved $470.70 from the travel expense account for the coordinator to attend the Motorola Solutions Midwest Conference in Schaumburg, November 8-10, 2022. The board also approved August and September accounts payable claims totaling $6,396.70. Updates were provided on Starcom radio testing and NG-911 delays, including a potential breach of contract with vendor Solacom regarding text-to-911 services.

• Approved $470.70 for ETSB Coordinator to attend Motorola Solutions Midwest Conference (5-0)
• Approved August accounts payable claims of $4,192.75 (4-0)
• Approved September accounts payable claims of $2,203.95 (4-0)
• Filed August 3, 2022 meeting minutes for audit
• Filed August and September financial reports for audit

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will review and potentially approve FY2023 budget recommendations for various county departments and funds. The body will also consider several property deed conveyances and insurance renewals.

• Renewal of FY2023 Property & Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance with ICRMT for $413,860
• Request for $10,000 from the Contingency Fund for the Election Storage Renovation Project
• Deed of conveyance for parcel 05-501-280-00 in Dunleith Township to Larry Fieberg
• Deed of conveyance for parcel 18-014-002-00 to William Clancy and Mary Clancy
• Budget review for Law Enforcement, Public Works, and Social & Environmental services

The committee approved forwarding all department budgets from Law Enforcement, Social & Environmental, Public Works, Development & Planning, ICT, and Executive committees to the FY2023 comprehensive draft budget. They also approved eight property conveyances, a GASB 84 budget amendment, insurance renewal at $413,860, and a $10,000 contingency for election storage renovation. The county projects a $1.44 million General Fund surplus.

• Approved forwarding all FY2023 General and Special Fund budgets from six committees to draft budget (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved deed conveyance of parcel 05-501-280-00 in Dunleith Township to Larry Fieberg (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved deed conveyance of parcel 08-101-052-00 in Guilford Township to C & M Real Estate, LLC (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved deed conveyance of parcels 08-104-101-00, 08-108-007-00, 08-203-044-00 in Guilford Township to Slattery, Petrevski, Petrevski (voice votes, all ayes)
• Approved deed conveyance of parcel 17-002-140-04 in Stockton Township to Raisbeck and Virtue (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved deed conveyance of parcels 18-012-071-00/072-00 and 18-014-002-00 to McDonald and Clancy (voice votes, all ayes)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendment for GASB 84 custodial funds (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved FY2023 property/casualty and workers comp insurance renewal with ICRMT at $413,860 (voice vote, all ayes)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review session for Emergency Management and the Sheriff's office. Members will discuss potential changes to FY2023 budget target amounts and unfunded requests. The meeting also includes a facility study presentation by Bill Groh of Shive-Hattery.

• Review of FY2023 budget for Emergency Management and Sheriff's office
• Possible action on mandatory expense requests to adjust FY2023 budget targets
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Request list
• Facility Study Presentation by Bill Groh, Shive-Hattery
• Possible action to transfer personnel funds for a jail cook position to food service expenses in budget 001-41122

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee approved multiple FY2023 budgets for the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, and other departments, moving them to the Finance Committee. They also approved several mandatory/necessary expense increases and unfunded requests, and postponed a discussion on line item transfers for jail food service. A facility study presentation highlighted a $16 million option for the public safety building.

• Approved Emergency Management general fund budget ($100,766.27) and multiple expense increases (all voice votes, all ayes)
• Approved Sheriff's general fund budget ($2,325,142.27) and related budgets for Courthouse, Public Safety Building, Communications, Court Security, Merit Commission (all voice votes, all ayes)
• Approved special fund budgets for Sheriff's Forfeiture ($18,842 expenses), DUI ($5,122), Sheriff's Vehicle ($136,395), Emergency Services Communications ($12,432), County Jail Medical Costs ($4,000), Transportation Safety Highway Hire Back ($250) (all voice votes, all ayes)
• Approved mandatory/necessary expense requests: $40,000 for Sheriff's fuel (non-recurring) and $50,000 for Sheriff's vehicle (recurring) (both voice votes, all ayes)
• Moved Sheriff's unfunded request of $60,000 for computers to the Unfunded Request List (voice vote, all ayes)
• Postponed discussion on line item transfers for jail food service to a later meeting (motion passed)
• Heard facility study presentation on Option 1 ($16 million) with Phase One at $4 million for new secured entrance

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will conduct budget review sessions for public health, animal control, transit, and mental health funds. The body will also consider changes to food establishment ordinances and environmental health fees.

• FY2023 Budget review for Public Health, Animal Control, Transit, and Mental Health funds
• Proposed Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 2 regarding Food and Food Establishments
• Proposed Resolution to amend and add Environmental Health Fees for the Health Department
• Action on mandatory/necessary expense requests to adjust FY2023 Budget targets
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Requests

The Social & Environmental Committee approved multiple FY2023 special fund budgets for Public Health, Animal Control, Transit, and Mental Health, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. They also passed an ordinance updating food establishment regulations and a resolution increasing environmental health fees, including a 50% fee increase delayed since 2020. No unfunded or mandatory expense requests were presented.

• Approved Public Health Fund (003) budget with $1,156,706 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Emergency Preparedness Fund (005) budget with $41,121 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Catastrophic Emergency Fund (046) budget with $450,000 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Capital Investment Fund (055) budget with $760,000 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Fund (020) budget with $129,935 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Pet Population Fund (080) budget with $10,000 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Jo Daviess County Transit Fund (071) budget with $4,250,673.57 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved 708 Mental Health Fund (014) budget with $355,706 in expenditures (5-1)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will discuss and potentially act on reimbursement requests from seven service providers. The board will also review its three-year plan and hold a special budget meeting.

• Possible action on 3rd Quarter FY2022 reimbursements for Midwest Medical Center, Riverview Center, Inc., Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc., Contact of Northern Illinois, Tyler’s Justice Center for Children, Kreider Services, and Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
• Review of the 708 Mental Health Board’s 3 year plan
• Special Budget Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

The board unanimously approved seven third-quarter FY 2022 service provider reimbursement requests totaling $81,551.78. A correction to the July 20 budget workshop minutes was also approved, changing a dollar amount from $2,600.70 to $2,670.00. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $31,250.00 reimbursement for Midwest Medical Center (all in favor)
• Approved $13,241.78 reimbursement for Riverview Center, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved $20,000.00 reimbursement for Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved $3,750.00 reimbursement for Contact of Northern Illinois (all in favor)
• Approved $2,500.00 reimbursement for Tyler's Justice Center for Children (all in favor)
• Approved $10,250.00 reimbursement for Kreider Services (all in favor)
• Approved $1,560.00 reimbursement for Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department (all in favor)
• Approved correction to July 20 workshop minutes changing $2,600.70 to $2,670.00 (all in favor)

708 Mental Health Board

The Jo Daviess County 708 Mental Health Board is holding a special budget meeting. The board will discuss and potentially take action to approve the amended budget for fiscal year 2023.

• Approval of Amended Budget for FY2023

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially issue a liquor license. The request is for a specific event on September 24, 2022.

• Proposed Class X1 liquor license for The Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society, Warren Pumpkin Festival, 101 High St., Warren, IL

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission approved a Class X liquor license for the Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society's Warren Pumpkin Festival on September 24, 2022, at 101 High St., Warren, IL. The motion passed with a voice vote after a motion by Don Zillig, seconded by Bob O'Connor. The meeting also approved minutes from August 18, 2022. No other business was discussed.

• Approved Class X liquor license for Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society, Warren Pumpkin Festival, 101 High St., Warren, IL, for September 24, 2022.
• Approved minutes from the August 18, 2022 Liquor Commission meeting.

County Board

The County Board will review claims totaling $1,406,863.77 and discuss FY2023 health insurance renewals and employee policies. The board is also considering a map amendment for a property on E Brandt Road and the dissolution of several special funds.

• Claims approval in the amount of $1,406,863.77
• Microsoft software license upgrades from Dell totaling $39,359.04
• Proposed map amendment from Agricultural to Commercial for E Brandt Road, Scales Mound
• FY2023 Health Insurance Renewal with Medical Associates Group Health Insurance Plan (5.0% rate increase)
• Proposed property tax levy increase for Special Area #1 from $0.10 to $0.20 per hundred of assessed valuation

The Jo Daviess County Board denied a request to rezone land from agricultural to commercial and approved a one-lot subdivision for DSW Investments. The board also reestablished the Ad-Hoc Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration through October 12, 2022. Several financial and administrative items were approved, including election judge pay increases and software license upgrades.

• Denied DSW Investments' request for AG-to-Commercial map amendment and one-lot subdivision (10-5)
• Approved resolution to reestablish Ad-Hoc Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (13-2)
• Approved appointment of members to Ad-Hoc Comprehensive Plan Committee (voice vote, 2 nays)
• Approved extension of COVID-19 emergency declaration through October 12, 2022 (13-2)
• Approved $39,359.04 for Microsoft software license upgrades from Dell (voice vote)
• Approved increase in election judge base compensation from $100 to $175 (13-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved resolution to dissolve SSA #2, #4, and #5 funds (15-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing Treasurer to adopt single bidder rule for annual tax sale (15-0)

Legislative Committee

The committee will consider further action regarding a 1% advisory referendum. Members will also review the Spring Legislative session and discuss pending bills.

• Discussion and possible action on 1% advisory referendum
• Review of Spring Legislative session
• Discussion of pending bills and potential special session

The Legislative Committee discussed next steps for the 1% advisory referendum on EMS services, including writing letters to the editor and outreach to community groups. Members also reviewed pending state legislation, including a gun bill (HB5562), abortion-related measures, and a constitutional amendment on collective bargaining. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of April 14 and May 12, 2022 meetings (motion by Gallagher, seconded by Schultz)
• Discussed action plan for 1% EMS advisory referendum, including letters to editor and community outreach
• Reviewed HB5562 (gun registration/magazine limits) as a bill to monitor
• Discussed potential legislation to legalize Zoom meetings for public bodies
• Discussed supporting SB0070 (ATV regulations) and contacting Rep. Chesney
• Discussed helping a resident with forestry improvement plan paperwork

Emergency Telephone System Board

The board will meet to review financial reports and balance sheets as of July 31, 2022. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Coordinator, and Assistant Coordinator.

• Review of Balance Sheet and Revenues-Expenditures as of July 31, 2022
• Review of August 2022 Accounts Payable Claims
• Sheriff's Report
• Coordinator's Report
• Assistant Coordinator's Report

Board of Health

The Board of Health is conducting a public hearing to set new farmers’ market permit fees effective January 1, 2023. The board will also discuss several FY23 fund budgets and the purchase of a storage shed.

• Proposed $50/year limited egg Farmers’ Market permit
• Proposed $100/year full Farmers’ Market permit
• FY23 budget approvals for Public Health Fund (003), PH Emergency Preparedness Fund (005), PH Catastrophic Fund (046), PH Capital Investment Fund (055), Animal Control Fund (020), and Pet Population Fund (080)
• Proposed purchase of a storage shed
• Discussion on Environmental Health Food licenses

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health approved FY23 budgets for multiple funds and moved them to the Social and Environmental Health committee. They also increased the temporary food license limit from 6 to 12 per year and adopted new farmers' market permit fees of $25 for limited egg and $75 for full permits after an initial motion failed. A storage shed purchase was approved without a motion per purchasing policy.

• Approved minutes from August 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Increased temporary food license limit from 6 to 12 per year (unanimous)
• Adopted $25 limited egg and $75 full farmers' market permit fees (unanimous after initial motion failed 2-6)
• Approved FY23 Public Health Fund (003) budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 PH Emergency Preparedness Fund (005) budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 PH Catastrophic Fund (046) budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 PH Capital Investment Fund (055) budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Animal Control Fund (020) budget (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will conduct a budget review session for FY2023 and consider adjustments to budget target amounts. The body will also discuss the 2023 holiday schedule, employee handbook amendments, and several insurance renewals.

• FY2023 Health Insurance Renewal with Medical Associates Group Health Insurance Plan featuring a 5.0% rate increase
• FY2023 budget review for Extension Education Fund, 911 Emergency Services Fund, and ETSB Capital Equipment & Investment Fund
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Request List
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance renewals for United Healthcare Group Dental and Aflac Group Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Discussion and possible action on the 2023 Jo Daviess County Holiday Schedule

The committee approved five FY2023 budgets (Extension Education, 911 Emergency Services, ETSB Capital Equipment, County Board, County Administrator) and moved them to the Finance Committee. It also approved the 2023 holiday schedule, employee handbook amendments including Juneteenth, and health insurance renewals with a 5% rate increase. No mandatory expense requests were submitted.

• Approved Extension Education Fund budget ($82,885 revenues/expenditures) to Finance Committee
• Approved 911 Emergency Services Fund budget ($492,276 revenues, $491,528 expenditures) to Finance Committee
• Approved ETSB Capital Equipment & Investment Fund budget ($25,619 revenues, $50,000 expenditures) to Finance Committee
• Approved County Board budget ($133,328.84 expenditures) to Finance Committee
• Approved County Administrator budget ($252,099.81 expenditures) to Finance Committee
• Approved 2023 holiday schedule as presented
• Approved employee handbook amendments adding Juneteenth holiday
• Approved FY2023 health insurance renewal with Medical Associates at 5% rate increase

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The committee will conduct budget review sessions for the County Clerk & Recorder and GIS/IT departments. Members will discuss FY2023 budget target adjustments and unfunded requests.

• Approval of GIS software annual maintenance/support renewal
• Discussion and possible action on Microsoft software license upgrades
• Review of FY2023 budget target amounts for County Clerk & Recorder
• Review of FY2023 budget target amounts for GIS/IT

The ICT Committee approved multiple budgets for the County Clerk, Elections, GIS, and IT departments, along with recurring expenses and software renewals. All motions passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the Finance Committee. No public comments or other business were discussed.

• Approved County Clerk General Fund budget ($555,556.39) with a $750 increase for support fees (unanimous)
• Approved Elections General Fund budget ($145,345.20) (unanimous)
• Approved Recorder Automation Fund budget ($78,025 revenue, $85,000 expenses) (unanimous)
• Approved GIS software maintenance renewal at $10,320 (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft software license upgrades from Dell for $39,359.04 (unanimous)
• Approved GIS Automation Fund budget ($216,705 revenue, $231,602 expenses) with minimum fund balance policy (unanimous)
• Approved GIS Capital Equipment & Investment Fund budget ($25,007.20 revenue, $22,000 expenses) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will conduct budget review sessions for several county offices and funds. The body will discuss potential changes to the FY2023 budget targets and unfunded requests. Members will also consider actions regarding employee compensation, insurance policies, and the dissolution of specific funds.

• Review of FY2023 budgets for Regional Superintendent of Schools, County Treasurer, and County Assessment
• Possible action on increasing compensation for Election Judges
• Possible action to amend O2020-1 fees for Clerk/Recorder, Sheriff & GIS to remove notary fees
• Possible action to dissolve SSA 2 & 4, SSA 5, State LTCB Matching Grant, and Small Rental Properties Program funds
• Discussion of FY2023 Health Insurance Premium Allocation Policy and Voluntary Employee Furlough Program

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee approved several FY2023 budgets, including those for the Regional Superintendent of Schools, County Treasurer, and Chief County Assessment Officer, moving them forward to the Finance Committee. They also approved increases to Election Judge compensation, amendments to fee ordinances, resolutions to dissolve several funds, and FY2023 health insurance policies. All votes were unanimous except for the Election Judge compensation increase, which passed 5-0 with one abstention.

• Approved Regional Superintendent of Schools FY2023 budget ($45,338.24) (all ayes)
• Approved County Treasurer FY2023 budget ($339,170.68) (all ayes)
• Approved Chief County Assessment Officer FY2023 budget ($375,563) (all ayes)
• Increased Election Judge base compensation from $100 to $175 and schooling from $15 to $25 (5-0, Gallagher abstained)
• Amended O2020-1 to remove notary fees (all ayes)
• Approved resolutions to dissolve SSA 2 & 4, SSA 5, State LTCB Matching Grant, and Small Rental Properties Program funds (all ayes)
• Approved FY2023 Health Insurance Premium Allocation Policy (all ayes)
• Approved FY2023 Alternative Insurance Assistance Program to be paid bi-annually (all ayes)

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will hold a budget review session for FY2023 covering economic development, planning, and tourism funds. The committee will also discuss potentially hiring a consultant to update the Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances.

• FY2023 Budget Review for Economic Development & Planning (001-45162)
• FY2023 Budget Review for Planning & Development (001-45163)
• FY2023 Budget Review for Tourism Promotion, Capital Development, and LTCB Grant funds
• Possible action to hire a consultant for Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances update

The Development & Planning Committee voted to delay action for 90 days on hiring a consultant to update the Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances, and will instead form a steering committee to review the process. The committee also approved several FY2023 budgets, including Economic Development, Planning & Development, Tourism Promotion, and Tourism Capital Development funds, moving them to the Finance Committee. No action was taken on the Tourism LTCB Grant Fund, which will be dissolved later.

• Approved Economic Development & Planning General Fund Budget (001-45162) with expenses of $22,856.99 (all ayes)
• Approved Economic Development Investment Fund (018) with revenues of $2,030 and expenses of $556,097 (all ayes)
• Approved Planning & Development General Fund Budget (001-45163) with expenses of $279,116 (all ayes)
• Approved Tourism Promotion Fund (027) with revenues of $1,203,080 and expenses of $1,200,000 (all ayes)
• Approved Tourism Capital Development Fund (032) with revenues of $860 and expenses of $0 (all ayes)
• Delayed action for 90 days on hiring consultant for comprehensive plan update, will form steering committee (all ayes)
• No action taken on Tourism LTCB Grant Fund (056); resolution to dissolve fund pending

Public Works Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review session for the Soil & Water Conservation District and various highway funds. Members will also discuss potential actions regarding solar electricity and county-owned cemeteries.

• FY2023 Budget review for Soil & Water Conservation District and Highway funds
• Possible action on solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• Possible action on County Owned Cemeteries
• Possible action on a Blackhawk Hills regional grant application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
• Possible action on a pickup truck bid price increase

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee approved several budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, including the County Highway Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, Federal Aid Matching Fund, Aid to Bridges Fund, and Highway Capital Investment Fund. They also approved an $8,000 contribution to the Soil and Water Conservation District and a resolution to support a regional Safety Action Plan, pending review. Additionally, the committee rejected current bids for two pickup trucks due to price increases and will rebid them.

• Approved $8,000 contribution to Soil and Water Conservation District (unanimous)
• Approved County Highway Fund budget with $1,668,695 revenues and $1,902,724.52 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved County Motor Fuel Tax Fund budget with $966,402 revenues and $1,922,871.08 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved County Federal Aid Matching Fund budget with $379,527 revenues and $1,640,000 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved County Aid to Bridges Fund budget with $874,574 revenues and $890,000 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Capital Investment Fund budget with $251,000 revenues and $457,000 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for regional Safety Action Plan pending review (unanimous)
• Rejected current bids for two pickup trucks due to price increase; will rebid (unanimous)

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially issue three Class X2 retailer liquor licenses. All requested licenses are for the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association at 14A200 E. Apple Canyon Road.

• Retailer liquor license for Fall Craft Fair on September 4, 2022
• Retailer liquor license for Poker Run on September 10, 2022
• Retailer liquor license for Farm to Table on September 24, 2022

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission approved three one-day retailer liquor licenses for the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association for events in September 2022. All three applications were for Class X2 licenses at the same address, covering a Fall Craft Fair (Sept. 4), a Poker Run (Sept. 10), and a Farm to Table event (Sept. 24). Each motion passed unanimously with no discussion or public comment. The commission also discussed creating a contingency plan for absent members.

• Approved retailer liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake POA dba Fall Craft Fair, Sept. 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved retailer liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake POA dba Poker Run, Sept. 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved retailer liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake POA dba Farm to Table, Sept. 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Minutes from July 18, 2022 meeting approved (unanimous)

Social & Environmental Committee

The committee will review the FY2023 budget process and hold a budget review session for several departments. Members may take action to approve mandatory expense requests to adjust budget target amounts and review unfunded requests.

• Budget review for Public Health funds (003, 005, 046, 055)
• Budget review for Animal Control and Pet Population funds (020, 080)
• Budget review for Social and Environmental Services including NICAA Senior Citizens Service and Senior Resource Center
• Budget review for Jo Daviess County Transit Fund (071) and 708 Mental Health Fund (014)
• Review of FY22 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Social & Environmental Committee approved several FY2023 budget items, including funding for NICAA Senior Citizens Services ($8,133), Senior Resource Center ($8,170), American Legion Veterans' Grave Markers ($2,000), and Jo Daviess/Carroll Solid Waste Agency ($7,000). The committee also approved the Jo Daviess County Transit Fund budget with revenues of $4,419,356.96 and expenses of $4,250,673.57. Public Health and Animal Control budgets were deferred back to the Board of Health for further review, and the 708 Mental Health Fund was deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved NICAA Senior Citizens Services funding of $8,133 (all ayes)
• Approved Senior Resource Center funding of $8,170 (all ayes)
• Approved American Legion Veterans' Grave Markers funding of $2,000 (all ayes)
• Approved Jo Daviess/Carroll Solid Waste Agency funding of $7,000 (all ayes)
• Approved $300 recurring expense for Solid Waste Agency online registration system (all ayes)
• Approved Jo Daviess County Transit Fund budget with revenues $4,419,356.96 and expenses $4,250,673.57 (all ayes)
• Deferred Public Health and Animal Control budgets back to Board of Health (all ayes)
• Deferred 708 Mental Health Fund to later meeting (all ayes)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review session for several county departments, including the Sheriff, State's Attorney, and Circuit Clerk. Members may take action to adjust FY2023 budget target amounts and review unfunded requests.

• FY2023 Budget Review for Probation, Courts, Coroner, Emergency Management, State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, and Sheriff
• Possible action on mandatory/necessary expense requests to change FY2023 budget targets
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Request list
• Discussion and possible action on the 2022 Jail and Detention Standards Unit Compliance Review
• Review of FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee approved multiple FY2023 budgets for probation, courts, coroner, state's attorney, circuit clerk, and sheriff departments, moving them to the Finance Committee. The Sheriff's budget was approved with an additional $40,000 for fuel as a mandatory expense. Three other sheriff requests were moved to the unfunded list. The committee also approved the 2022 Jail and Detention Standards Unit Compliance Report.

• Approved Probation general fund budget $437,181.51 (all ayes)
• Approved Courts general fund budget (all ayes)
• Approved State's Attorney budget $619,482.36 including mandatory expenses (all ayes)
• Approved Sheriff budget $2,325,142 including $40,000 fuel (all ayes)
• Approved Circuit Clerk general fund budget $410,223.09 (all ayes)
• Moved Sheriff computers, copier, and squad cars requests to unfunded list (all ayes)
• Approved 2022 Jail and Detention Standards Unit Compliance Report (all ayes)
• Postponed Emergency Management budgets to later meeting

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss highway department business. The committee may take action on a vehicle purchase and a road project.

• Possible action on the purchase of a used asphalt tanker
• Discussion and possible action on bids for the Massbach Road Culvert Project

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board will review tentative labor agreements for Sheriff's employees and sergeants. The body is also considering the purchase of a police vehicle and a culvert replacement on Massbach Road.

• Approval of claims totaling $1,838,709.67
• Purchase of one 2021 Ford utility AWD Police Interceptor for $34,985.00
• Tentative labor agreements with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for Sheriff’s Sergeants and Employees
• Bid approval for Massbach Road culvert replacement project
• Resolution to amend and extend the COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Declaration

The Jo Daviess County Board approved tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police for sheriff's employees and sergeants, covering December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2026. The board also extended the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration to September 14, 2022, approved a $34,985 police interceptor purchase, allocated up to $45,000 for sheriff's fuel costs, and awarded a $101,322.50 culvert replacement contract. The consent agenda, including claims of $1,838,709.67, was approved.

• Approved FOP Sheriff's Sergeants tentative agreement (13-0)
• Approved FOP Sheriff's Employees tentative agreement (13-0)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration to Sept 14, 2022 (12-1)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Police Interceptor for $34,985 (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to pay up to $45,000 for sheriff's fuel costs (13-0)
• Approved Massbach Road culvert replacement bid of $101,322.50 (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $1,838,709.67 (13-0)

Ethics Commission

The Jo Daviess County Ethics Committee met on August 8, 2022, and approved the minutes from December 6, 2001. The committee discussed a proposed employee ethics training program, but consensus was that the $4,000 cost was too high and not in the county budget, so no action was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2001 meeting (motion by Hachmeister, second by Baltz)
• Discussed but did not approve $4,000 employee ethics training due to cost and budget constraints

Ethics Commission

The Jo Daviess County Ethics Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes a discussion on training for arbitrators and a proposal for a mock complaint and hearing for commission members.

• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• County Administrator discussion on arbitrator training
• Vice Chair Dave H. proposal for mock complaint/hearing

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will review financial reports and July 2022 accounts payable claims. The board is considering funding for a telecommunicator's training workshop and the 2023 proposed expense estimate notes.

• July 2022 accounts payable claims totaling $15,798.43
• Proposed funding up to $879.00 for a Communications Training Officer Workshop in Middleton, Wisconsin
• Discussion of ETSB 2023 proposed Expense Estimate Notes

The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board approved up to $879 for one telecommunicator to attend a Communications Training Officer Workshop in Middleton, Wisconsin, September 19-21, 2022. The board also approved the 2023 proposed Expense Estimate Notes as presented. Both motions passed unanimously with 7 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved $879 for telecommunicator training workshop (7-0)
• Approved ETSB 2023 proposed Expense Estimate Notes (7-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss and potentially approve several FY23 budgets to move them forward to the Joint Committee Budget Meeting. The board will also consider actions regarding food program fees and licenses.

• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health Food Program fees
• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health Food licenses
• Discussion and possible action on Animal Control software
• Approval of FY23 budgets for Public Health Fund (003), PH Emergency Preparedness Fund (005), and PH Catastrophic Fund (046)
• Approval of FY23 budgets for Animal Control Fund (020), PH Capital Investment Fund (055), and Pet Population Fund (080)

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health approved fee increases for retail food licenses, new fees for cottage food operations, and a Farmers Market permit fee to be sent to a public hearing. The board also approved switching Animal Control software to a new vendor. All FY23 budgets were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved retail food license fee increases: high risk $675/yr, medium risk $325/yr, low risk $325/yr, seasonal medium/low risk $190/yr (unanimous)
• Approved Cottage Food Operation fees: registration $50, inspection $325/occurrence, re-inspection $50/occurrence (unanimous)
• Approved sending Farmers Market permit fee of $100/yr and Limited Egg Farmers Market permit fee of $50/yr to public hearing before Sept 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved switching Animal Control software to new vendor at $2,900 first year, $2,450/yr after (unanimous)
• Tabled FY23 budgets for Public Health Fund 003, Emergency Preparedness 005, Catastrophic 046, Capital Investment 055, Animal Control 020, and Pet Population 080 to next meeting

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to review strategic goals and FOIA requests. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss collective bargaining agreements with FOP Sheriff Employees and Sergeants.

• Update on FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests
• Update on position classification and compensation study
• Closed session regarding collective bargaining with FOP Sheriff Employees and Sergeants

The Executive Committee voted to send tentative collective bargaining agreements for the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Sergeants and Sheriff's Employees to the full County Board for approval. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings and took action on several closed session minutes, voting to keep some sealed and open others. No new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of June 7 and July 5, 2022 Executive Committee meetings (voice vote)
• Voted to remain closed County Board closed session minutes from June 4, 2019 (voice vote)
• Voted to remain closed County Board closed session minutes from June 11, 2019 (voice vote)
• Voted to remain closed County Board closed session minutes from July 9, 2019 (voice vote)
• Voted to open Executive Committee closed session minutes from August 6, 2019 (voice vote)
• Voted to open County Board closed session minutes from August 13, 2019 (voice vote)
• Voted to open Executive Committee closed session minutes from September 3, 2019 (voice vote)
• Voted to remain closed County Board closed session minutes from September 10, 2019 (voice vote)

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will consider resolutions to amend six FY2022 budgets. Members will also review General Fund and Special Fund revenue and expense targets. The committee will hold a preliminary discussion on funding for courthouse facility renovations.

• Proposed budget amendments for Work Release, Marriage, Co Clks Tax Redemption, Inmate Commissary, Sheriff Kids First, and Probation Conference funds
• Review of General Fund Revenue Amounts
• Review of Special Fund Revenue & Expense Target Amounts
• Discussion on C-PACE Program with Illinois Energy Conservation Authority and Blackhawk Hills Regional Council
• Preliminary discussion on Courthouse facility renovation funding

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee discussed the C-PACE program but took no action, with the chair and members expressing doubts about its need and the Treasurer voicing discomfort. The committee also postponed action on FY2022 budget amendments and reviewed updated revenue estimates and courthouse renovation funding options, with no formal decisions made on these items.

• Approved minutes of May 26 and July 19, 2022 meetings (all ayes)
• No action on C-PACE program; committee suggested passing concerns to County Board
• Postponed action on FY2022 budget amendments for six funds
• No action on courthouse renovation funding; awaiting consultant report in September

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will discuss and potentially take action on hiring a consultant to update the Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances. The body will also discuss planning education and receive monthly reports from various economic and building departments.

• Possible action to hire a consultant for Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances updates
• Discussion of Planning Education
• Monthly report from Building & Zoning
• Monthly report from NW Illinois Economic Development

The Development & Planning Committee postponed a decision on hiring a consultant for the Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances update until the August 23, 2022 meeting. Two proposals were reviewed: MSA at $92,000 and Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies at $96,500. Committee members will submit questions to be compiled and sent to both applicants before the next meeting.

• Approved minutes for May 24, 2022 meeting (all ayes)
• Postponed decision on consultant hire for comprehensive plan update until August 23, 2022 (all ayes)

708 Mental Health Board

The board approved FY2023 provider reimbursement funds totaling $341,500.32, with individual allocations set below requested amounts for most providers. It also approved a $3,500 contract amendment for Kreider Services to replace an air conditioning system, and recommended Bill Hermann for board membership.

• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Midwest Medical Center $129,177 (requested $185,000)
• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Riverview Center $64,177 (requested $103,388)
• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Jo Daviess Workshop $85,000 (requested $99,000)
• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Contact of Northern Illinois $15,000 (requested $18,000)
• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Tyler's Justice Center $12,000 (requested $14,000)
• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Kreider Services $22,177 (requested $42,000)
• Approved FY2023 provider funding: Sheriff's Department $14,000 (requested $20,000)
• Approved $3,500 contract amendment for Kreider Services AC replacement

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee will review revenue estimates and establish initial allocation guidelines for the FY2023 budget. The body will discuss the 2022 property tax levy and the FY2023 County (1%) sales tax.

• FY2021/FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• FY2023 Round 1 revenue estimates
• Initial allocation of 2022 property tax levy (payable 2023)
• Initial allocation of FY2023 County (1%) sales tax
• FY2023 General Fund target budget amounts

The committee approved Option #4 for the initial 2022 property tax levy (payable 2023), a 5.91% overall increase with an 11.7% General Fund increase, and set the FY2023 County (1%) sales tax allocation at 75% General Fund and 25% Highway Fund. It also adopted FY2023 expense budget guidelines, including a 2% target increase for General Fund budgets, and approved initial FY2023 General Fund target expense amounts of $9,532,269. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Option #4 for initial 2022 property tax levy (payable 2023), 5.91% overall increase (all ayes)
• Set FY2023 County (1%) sales tax allocation at 75% General Fund, 25% Highway Fund (all ayes)
• Approved FY2023 expense budget guidelines with 2% target increase for General Fund (all ayes)
• Approved initial FY2023 General Fund target expense amounts of $9,532,269 (all ayes)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee approved the purchase of one 2021 Ford utility AWD Police Interceptor from Morrow Brothers at a cost of $34,985.00. The motion was made by LaDon Trost, seconded by Bob O'Connor, and passed by a roll call vote with all ayes. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings and received staff reports, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Police Interceptor for $34,985 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2022 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting (all ayes)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission approved a Class X1 retailer liquor license for the Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society, dba Jo Daviess County Fair, for August 4-7, 2022. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also agreed to schedule future meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. starting next fiscal year.

• Approved Class X1 liquor license for Jo Daviess County Fair, Aug. 4-7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule future meetings on third Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (consensus)

708 Mental Health Board

The board will discuss and potentially act on the FY2023 Mental Health Fund budget and funding requests for several service providers. The meeting also includes a review of second quarter FY2022 reimbursement requests.

• FY2023 Mental Health Fund (014) Budget
• FY2023 funding requests for providers including Midwest Medical Center and Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
• 2nd Quarter FY2022 reimbursement requests for seven service providers
• Contract amendment for services with Kreider Services, Inc.
• Recommendation of Bill Hermann for a vacant board member position

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board held a public hearing on July 12, 2022, to discuss a Rebuild Round III grant application for transit capital improvements. No public comments were received, and the hearing was closed without any decisions or votes. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Public hearing opened and closed for Rebuild Round III grant application (no action taken)
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board approved extending the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration to August 10, 2022, and approved several public works projects, including culvert replacements and a transportation grant application. Two special use permits were also approved. The board entered closed session to discuss litigation but took no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,035,617.45 in claims and $14,180 in line item transfers (12-0)
• Approved resolution extending COVID-19 disaster declaration to Aug. 10, 2022 (12-1)
• Approved 50/50 aid for Derinda Township culvert replacement on Plosch Road (voice vote)
• Approved $182,626.15 bid to Vincent Earthmoving for Dunleith Township culvert replacement on Badger Road (voice vote)
• Approved $215,891.36 bid to Vincent Earthmoving for Menominee Township culvert replacement on Route 5 (voice vote)
• Approved resolution authorizing application for IDOT Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant (13-0)
• Approved special use permit for detached accessory dwelling at 14205 West Creek Valley Rd, East Dubuque (13-0)
• Approved special use permit for existing non-agricultural residence at 8543 E Twin Bridges Rd, Warren (12-1)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved four funding requests totaling $4,375.35 for headsets, a printer, conference attendance, and computer monitors. All motions passed unanimously with 5 ayes and 0 nays. The board also reviewed June financial reports and filed minutes for audit.

• Approved $10,606.68 in accounts payable claims for June 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $272 for two headsets and four batteries from CallOne (5-0)
• Approved $1,020.31 for a Print/Copy/Scan/Fax machine with ink cartridges (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,400 for coordinator and two dispatchers to attend IPSTA/NENA conference (5-0)
• Approved $682.36 for two computer monitors from Dell Technologies (5-0)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will receive a presentation on a passenger rail feasibility study from Dan Schulte of Quandel. The committee will also discuss a COVID-19 disaster declaration and potential additional county facilities in a closed session.

• Passenger Rail Feasibility Study presentation by Dan Schulte, Quandel
• Discussion on COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
• Closed session regarding possible additional County facilities
• Update on position classification and compensation study
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests

The committee heard a presentation on the Passenger Rail Feasibility Study and discussed the COVID-19 disaster declaration needed to continue Zoom meetings. No formal votes were taken on these items. The committee entered closed session to discuss possible additional county facilities but took no action afterward.

• Entered closed session to discuss possible additional county facilities (all ayes)
• Reconvened to open session with no action taken (all ayes)
• No minutes from June 7 meeting available for approval
• No action on FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss several highway department projects and equipment needs. The body will consider actions regarding solar electricity and culvert repairs.

• Solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• Entrance culvert on Bethel Road
• 50/50 project in Derinda Township for culvert repairs on Plosch Road
• Asphalt tanker and seal coat equipment
• County owned cemeteries

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of over 2 acres of right-of-way along Bethel Road for $16,500 to manage a stream near the road. They also approved a 50/50 cost-share with Derinda Township for culvert repairs on Plosch Road, estimated at $10,000 total. The committee discussed updating seal coat equipment and a new asphalt tanker, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved $16,500 purchase of Bethel Road right-of-way (motion carried)
• Approved 50/50 culvert repair cost-share with Derinda Township, $10,000 total (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will meet to discuss the Courthouse Master Planning Report and FY2022 strategic goals. The body will also consider an amendment to a resolution regarding a single source procurement for an emergency custom built generator for the Sheriff's Office.

• Possible action to amend Resolution R2022-25 for an emergency custom built generator for the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion and possible action on the Courthouse Master Planning Report
• Review of FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee met on June 21, 2022, and took no formal votes. They discussed the Courthouse Master Planning Report, noting no final report yet, and reviewed a resolution for a custom-built generator for the Sheriff's Office, which is now delayed to February 2023. Staff reports covered a sprinkler system deficiency, court notices, a new probation officer, and emergency management updates.

• Minutes from April 20, 2022 not approved (not included in packet)
• No action on generator resolution R2022-25 (delay to Feb 2023)
• No action on Courthouse Master Planning Report (no final report yet)

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social and Environmental Committee approved a resolution to apply for a capital assistance grant under Rebuild Illinois Round III, which would fund a 60x40 building with two wash bays and replace three garage doors. The committee also postponed discussion on the closure of the Jo Daviess County Senior Resource Center. Minutes from the May 19, 2022 meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 meetings (voice vote, all ayes)
• Postponed discussion on closure of Senior Resource Center (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved resolution to apply for Rebuild Round III capital grant (roll call, all ayes)

County Board

The County Board will discuss a proposed advisory referendum for a 1% service tax on guest accommodations. The body is also reviewing several public works contracts and appointments to various county boards and commissions.

• Proposed 1% Service Tax on Guest Accommodations advisory referendum for Nov 8, 2022 ballot
• Roof membrane system from Freeport Industrial Roofing for $99,500.00
• Liquid base stabilizer from Team Lab for $60,300.00
• HVAC roof top units from D & D Heating and Cooling for $49,984.00
• Special Use Permit for a non-agricultural residence on West Valley Road, East Dubuque

The Jo Daviess County Board approved a resolution to amend and extend the county's emergency disaster declaration due to COVID-19, with an amended ending date of July 13, 2022. The board also approved several public works purchases, a special use permit for a new residence, and placed an advisory referendum on the November ballot regarding a 1% service tax on guest accommodations. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda or by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda including appointments, claims, and line item transfers (14-0)
• Approved extension of COVID-19 disaster declaration to July 13, 2022 (12-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved special use permit for new non-agricultural residence on AG zoned property (13-1)
• Approved advisory referendum on 1% service tax on guest accommodations for Nov. 8 ballot (13-1)
• Approved purchase of liquid base stabilizer from Team Lab for $60,300
• Approved purchase of GPS/GNSS equipment from Topcon Solutions for $36,622
• Approved purchase and installation of four HVAC roof top units for $49,984
• Approved purchase of roof membrane system for $99,500

Personnel Review Committee

The Personnel Review Committee will discuss and potentially act on recommendations to create two new roles. These positions involve the Jo Daviess County Transit and the Sheriff’s Office.

• Recommendation to create a Community Liaison Coordinator position for Jo Daviess County Transit
• Recommendation to create an IT Specialist position for the Sheriff’s Office

The Personnel Review Committee approved creating a temporary Transit Community Liaison Coordinator position at Grade 9, Step 3, after rejecting an amendment to lower it to Grade 8. The position was previously approved by the County Board, and the committee also accepted the job description with a modification to the education requirement. Additionally, the committee approved the job description for a new IT Specialist for the Sheriff's Office, to be implemented in 2023.

• Approved temporary Transit Community Liaison Coordinator position at Grade 9, Step 3 (6-3)
• Amendment to set position at Grade 8, Step 3 failed (3-6)
• Accepted job description for Transit Community Liaison Coordinator with 'or equivalent experience' added to education requirement (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved IT Specialist for Sheriff's Office job description as presented (all ayes)

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission approved three retail liquor licenses: a temporary Class X2 license for Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo, a temporary Class X1 license for Brew Fest at Chestnut Mountain Resort, and a 2022 Class A license for FLBG, LLC. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved temporary Class X2 liquor license for Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo (June 30-July 5, 2022)
• Approved temporary Class X1 liquor license for Brew Fest at Chestnut Mountain Resort (July 15-18, 2022)
• Approved 2022 Class A liquor license for FLBG, LLC (former Frentress Lake Bar & Grill)

708 Mental Health Board

The Jo Daviess County 708 Mental Health Board unanimously approved first-quarter FY 2022 reimbursement payments totaling $75,808.40 across seven contracted service providers. All motions passed without opposition. The board also noted the completion of the 2022 One-Year Plan and Budget, and acknowledged the resignation of board member Leslie Hawley after eight years of service.

• Approved $31,250.00 Q1 payment to Midwest Medical Center (all in favor)
• Approved $14,148.68 Q1 payment to Riverview Center, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved $20,000.00 Q1 payment to JoDaviess Workshop, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved $3,750.00 Q1 payment to Contact of Northern Illinois (all in favor)
• Approved $2,500.00 Q1 payment to Tyler's Justice Center for Children (all in favor)
• Approved $2,149.72 Q1 payment to Kreider Services (all in favor)
• Approved $2,010.00 Q1 payment to Jo Daviess County Sheriff Department (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting with spelling corrections (all in favor)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved a resolution instructing the county clerk to place an advisory referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot regarding a proposed 1% service tax on guest accommodations. The committee also amended the 2022 holiday schedule to add June 20, 2022 as a one-time Juneteenth holiday. Several closed session minutes from 2016 were ordered to be opened.

• Approved resolution to place advisory referendum on 1% service tax on guest accommodations on Nov. 8, 2022 ballot (all ayes)
• Amended 2022 holiday schedule to add Juneteenth (June 20, 2022) as a one-time holiday (voice vote)
• Opened Executive Committee closed session minutes from Feb. 1, 2016 (voice vote)
• Opened CVB Board closed session minutes from June 28, 2016 (voice vote)
• Opened Executive Committee closed session minutes from July 5, 2016 (voice vote)
• Opened Executive Committee closed session minutes from Sept. 6, 2016 (voice vote)
• Opened CVB Board closed session minutes from Oct. 6, 2016 (voice vote)
• Opened Planning & Development Search Committee closed session minutes from Oct. 26, 2016 (voice vote)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved four funding requests totaling $9,663.49 for PowerPhone software maintenance, training, remote access subscription, and a FirstNet cradle point system for internet redundancy. All motions passed unanimously (5-0, with 2 absent). The board also filed May financial reports and accounts payable claims of $6,458.31, and noted the governor signed SB1327 declaring emergency medical dispatchers as first responders.

• Approved $5,512.50 for PowerPhone software maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $2,786.00 for PowerPhone training (5-0)
• Approved $515.00 to SHI for remote access subscription (5-0)
• Approved $849.99 to FirstNet for cradle point system (5-0)
• Approved May accounts payable claims of $6,458.31 (5-0)
• Filed May financial reports for audit
• Filed May 4, 2022 meeting minutes for audit

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee approved the FY2023 Budget Preparation Schedule (Option B) and the FY2023 Budget Review Schedule, both by voice vote with all ayes. They also approved Civic miBudget training from Civic Systems LLC, funded from the contingency fund, with a cost not exceeding $1,800. No other substantive decisions were made; the committee did not review strategic goals and plans.

• Approved FY2023 Budget Preparation Schedule - Option B (all ayes)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Review Schedule (all ayes)
• Approved Civic miBudget training from Civic Systems LLC, up to $1,800 from contingency fund (all ayes)

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee approved the Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties Greenways and Trails Study as presented, and accepted the scope of services and request for proposal (RFP) for an update to the Comprehensive Plan with revisions discussed. Both motions passed by voice vote with all ayes. The committee also reviewed a building and zoning report showing 21 permits issued with a construction value of $755,000.

• Approved minutes for April 26, 2022 meeting (all ayes)
• Accepted Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties Greenways and Trails Study as presented (all ayes)
• Accepted scope of services and RFP for Comprehensive Plan update with revisions (all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved several bids and purchases, including a $60,300 liquid base stabilizer, $36,622 GPS equipment, $49,984 HVAC units, $99,500 roof project, and a $19,126 engineering agreement. They also approved offering Hanover property at $5,000 plus closing costs, and approved a 50/50 bridge repair cost share with Pleasant Valley Township. All bids for Pleasant Valley bridge repairs were rejected due to high costs.

• Approved $60,300 liquid base stabilizer bid from Team Lab (unanimous)
• Approved $36,622 GPS/GNSS equipment bid from Topcon Solutions
• Approved $49,984 HVAC rooftop units bid from D&D Heating and Cooling
• Approved $99,500 roof membrane project bid from Freeport Industrial Roofing
• Approved $19,126 engineering agreement with Willett Hoffman and Associates
• Approved offering Hanover property at $5,000 plus closing costs
• Approved 50/50 bridge repair cost share with Pleasant Valley Township ($84,000 total)
• Rejected all bids for Pleasant Valley bridge repairs due to high costs

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social and Environmental Committee approved a motion to authorize the application for a capital assistance grant to purchase five 14-passenger vehicles and one mini-van paratransit vehicle. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and staff reports.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized application for capital assistance grant for paratransit vehicles (all ayes)

Social & Environmental Committee

The committee held a public hearing on a proposed project to purchase five paratransit medium-duty buses and one minivan for a total cost of $437,000, with funding sought through an Illinois Department of Transportation grant. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed after four minutes. The committee did not vote on the grant application itself; the hearing was procedural only.

• Public hearing held for $437,000 paratransit vehicle grant application
• Hearing closed at 5:34 p.m. with no public comments
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee discussed next steps for the 1% advisory referendum on EMS funding, including sending a letter to EMS and fire agencies. No formal action was taken on the letter. The committee also reviewed 18 bills from the spring legislative session, with discussion on HB3922 regarding the Juneteenth holiday.

• No formal action taken on EMS referendum letter; discussion only
• Reviewed 18 bills from spring legislative session
• Discussed HB3922 (Juneteenth holiday) but no action taken

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review the FY2021 financial audit and discuss expanding the Northwest Illinois Certified Enterprise Zone. The body will also consider several special use permits and county salary ordinances.

• Claims approval in the amount of $451,247.80
• Proposed $50,000 pledge from Fund 018 for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant match
• Proposed $20,000 consulting agreement with The Archer Company, LLC for a compensation study
• Enterprise zone boundary expansions for Meadows Mall Shopping Center and Helm Group Technology Center
• Special use permits for a non-agricultural residence on US Route 20 West and an air strip at 14812 E Stockton Rd

The Jo Daviess County Board approved a resolution to amend and extend the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration through June 15, 2022, with a 14-1 vote. The board also accepted the FY2021 audit, approved multiple enterprise zone boundary expansions, and authorized a $20,000 compensation study. A motion to send a letter of support for passenger rail service failed by voice vote.

• Extended COVID-19 disaster declaration to June 15, 2022 (14-1)
• Accepted FY2021 financial audit as presented (voice vote)
• Pledged $50,000 from Fund 018 for Jo Carroll Fiber Grant match (voice vote)
• Approved enterprise zone expansion to include The Meadows Mall (14-1)
• Approved enterprise zone expansion to include Helm Group Technology Center (13-2)
• Approved sole/single source procurement of generator for Public Safety Building/911 Center (15-0)
• Approved $20,000 consulting agreement with The Archer Company for compensation study (15-0)
• Approved special use permit for airstrip at 14812 E Stockton Rd, Kent (13-2)

Executive Committee

The committee voted 4-2 to amend Ordinance O2022-3, setting elected officials' salaries with a $2,000 increase each year for FY23-FY26. They also approved 5-0 (with one abstention) the advisory referendum wording on a 1% service tax for guest accommodations to support EMS, forwarding it to the County Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,000 annual salary increases for elected officials, FY23-FY26 (4-2)
• Approved advisory referendum wording on 1% service tax for EMS, forwarded to County Board (5-0, 1 abstention)

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission approved two retail liquor licenses. The first was a 2022 Class F license for Hawk Valley Hospitality, LLC (dba Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottage). The second was a Class X1 license for the Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society (dba Jo Daviess County Fair/Wreck) for June 3-6, 2022. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Class F retail liquor license for Hawk Valley Hospitality, LLC (dba Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottage)
• Approved Class X1 retail liquor license for Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society (dba Jo Daviess County Fair/Wreck) for June 3-6, 2022
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2022 meeting

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board approved $3,600 for a one-year RapidSOS Premium software license, elected Jeff Wood as Vice-Chairperson and Helen Kilgore as Secretary, and approved April accounts payable of $15,130.79. The board also discussed opposition to HB4700, which would divert $5 million in 911 surcharge funds to the Federal 988 program.

• Approved $3,600 for RapidSOS Premium software license (motion carried)
• Elected Jeff Wood as Vice-Chairperson by acclamation
• Elected Helen Kilgore as Secretary by acclamation
• Approved April accounts payable claims totaling $15,130.79
• Filed April financial reports for audit
• Filed April 6, 2022 meeting minutes for audit

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved an amended 2022 meeting schedule that cancels June, August, and October meetings, and allows the chairperson to call special meetings if needed. They also approved the 2019-2024 IPLAN with priorities on obesity, dental access, and behavioral health, and authorized applying for a $25,000-$30,000 Alzheimer's grant. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved amended 2022 meeting schedule, canceling June/August/October meetings (unanimous)
• Approved allowing chairperson to call special meetings if needed (unanimous)
• Approved 2019-2024 IPLAN (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Alzheimer's Early Detection grant ($25,000-$30,000) (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will consider hiring a consultant for a compensation study and amending salaries for several elected officials. The body will also discuss a public defender agreement and the payment of COVID-19 expenses.

• Possible action to hire a consultant for a position classification and compensation study
• Possible action to pay FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund (016)
• Possible action on a Public Defender agreement with Hailey C. Wills (May 16, 2022 – November 30, 2022)
• Possible action to amend O2022-3 regarding salaries for County Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Clerk of the Circuit Clerk
• Possible action on advisory referendum wording

The Executive Committee approved a $20,000 position classification and compensation study with The Archer Company, excluding the Health Department, by a 6-1 vote. They also approved a public defender agreement with Hailey C. Wills, amended the elected officials' salary ordinance to remove the Sheriff, and approved a separate salary ordinance for the Sheriff. The committee tabled further action on the amended salary ordinance for a special meeting on May 9.

• Approved $20,000 compensation study with The Archer Company, excluding Health Department (6-1)
• Approved public defender agreement with Hailey C. Wills from May 16 to Nov 30, 2022
• Amended O2022-3 to remove County Sheriff from elected officials' salary ordinance (7-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing salary for Jo Daviess County Sheriff (7-0)
• Tabled reconsideration of elected officials' salaries until special meeting May 9
• Deferred advisory referendum wording discussion until May 9

County Board

The County Board scheduled a special meeting to attend the Galena Country Tourism Luncheon. This meeting was organized to comply with the Open Meetings Act.

• Attendance at the Galena Country Tourism Luncheon at Turner Hall

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will consider accepting the FY2021 Jo Daviess County Financial Audit. Members will also discuss grant match funding for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant.

• Presentation and possible acceptance of FY2021 Jo Daviess County Financial Audit
• Discussion of Grant Match Funding for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant
• Review of FY2021/FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The committee accepted the FY2021 Jo Daviess County financial audit as presented, which received a clean unmodified opinion. They also pledged $50,000 from Fund 018 as a grant match commitment for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant. The audit presentation noted no internal control deficiencies or compliance findings, and the county's general fund balance increased by $2.3 million to $7.2 million unassigned.

• Approved minutes from March 31, 2022 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Accepted FY2021 Jo Daviess County Audit as presented (voice vote, all ayes)
• Pledged $50,000 from Fund 018 for Jo Carroll Fiber Grant match (voice vote, all ayes)

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will discuss and possibly act on expanding the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Enterprise Zone. The meeting includes a presentation on the Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties Greenways and Trails Study and the introduction of a new administrator.

• Proposed Enterprise Zone expansion to include The Meadows Mall Shopping Property
• Proposed Enterprise Zone expansion to include Helm Group Technology Center Building Expansion
• Presentation of the Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties Greenways and Trails Study
• Introduction of Planning and Development Administrator Kristina Tranel

The Development & Planning Committee approved four measures to expand the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Enterprise Zone to include The Meadows Mall Shopping Property and the Helm Group Technology Center Building Expansion, along with corresponding amendments to the intergovernmental agreement. All motions passed unanimously. The committee also heard a presentation on the Greenways and Trails Study and received staff reports on building permits and economic development.

• Approved ordinance amending Enterprise Zone boundaries to include The Meadows Mall Shopping Property (all ayes)
• Approved resolution amending intergovernmental agreement to add Meadows Mall expansion (all ayes)
• Approved ordinance amending Enterprise Zone boundaries to include Helm Group Technology Center Building Expansion (all ayes)
• Approved resolution amending intergovernmental agreement to add Helm Group expansion (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2022 meeting (all ayes)

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will review fares and fees charged by JDC Transit. The body will also consider the creation of a Community Liaison Coordinator position for Jo Daviess County Transit.

• Review and possible action on JDC Transit fares and fees
• Discussion and possible action on creating a Community Liaison Coordinator position for Jo Daviess County Transit
• Update on Passenger Rail Feasibility Study
• Update on Jo Daviess County Health Department
• Review of FY22 Strategic Goals and Plans

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will receive a presentation on the Courthouse Master Planning Report from Shive-Hattery. Members will also discuss the procurement of a custom generator for the Public Safety Building/911 Center and a resignation letter from Nicholas Hyde.

• Courthouse Master Planning Report presentation by Shive-Hattery
• Possible action on sole/single source procurement of a custom generator for the Public Safety Building/911 Center
• Possible action on Nicholas Hyde resignation letter
• Review of FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

Legislative Committee

The Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee is meeting to review significant bills from the spring legislative session. The committee will also address the adoption of advisory referendum wording.

• Adoption of advisory referendum wording
• Discussion of distributive fund bills
• Discussion of temporary tax reduction bills
• Discussion of law enforcement support bills

The Legislative Committee approved the wording for an advisory referendum asking voters whether the county should seek state legislation to levy up to a 1% service tax on overnight accommodations to fund volunteer EMS. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also discussed state legislation, including tax relief measures and a sheriff's salary increase, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved advisory referendum wording for 1% service tax on overnight accommodations (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on maintenance bids. The focus is on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) bids for both the county and townships.

• 2022 Township MFT Maintenance Bids
• 2022 County MFT Maintenance Bids

County Board

The County Board will discuss several infrastructure projects and administrative appointments. Key items include funding for township road repairs and a decision on a special use permit for amplified music.

• Proposed 50/50 aid for bridge repairs on Whitton Road and Crazy Hollow Road ($90,000)
• Proposed 50/50 aid for a culvert replacement on Badger Road ($250,000)
• Proposed 50/50 aid for a culvert replacement on Route 5 ($225,000)
• Recommendation to deny a special use permit for amplified music at 4746 & 4826 N. Ford Road
• Claims approval in the amount of $619,070.55

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will discuss board membership changes and financial approvals. The body is reviewing a service agreement amendment and a payment for FCC license fees.

• Recommendation to reappoint Steve Birkbeck to a 3-year term
• Recommendation to appoint Lucas Bourquin to a 3-year term replacing Michael Staver
• Amendment to NG-911, Inc service agreement increasing one-time credit from $5,555.55 to $6,250.00
• Proposed $580.00 payment to Comelec for FCC license fees
• Accounts payable claims for March 2022 totaling $25,624.16

The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board approved several actions, including recommending the reappointment of Steve Birkbeck and the appointment of Lucas Bourquin to the board, accepting Michael Staver's resignation, and approving a $6,250 credit from NG-911, Inc. The board also approved $580 for FCC license fees and filed financial reports.

• Approved March accounts payable claims of $25,624.16
• Recommended County Board reappoint Steve Birkbeck to 3-year term (motion carried)
• Accepted verbal resignation of Michael Staver and recommended County Board accept it (motion carried)
• Recommended County Board appoint Lucas Bourquin to 3-year term replacing Michael Staver (motion carried)
• Approved Second Amendment to 911 Service Agreement increasing credit from $5,555.55 to $6,250.00 (motion carried)
• Approved $580.00 from Equipment Account for FCC license fees (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to discuss potential actions regarding official salaries and COVID-19 funding. The body will also consider hiring a consultant for a compensation study and review strategic goals.

• Payment of FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund (016)
• Hiring a consultant for a position classification and compensation study
• Ordinance establishing salaries for the County Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Clerk of the Circuit Clerk
• FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to move forward an ordinance establishing salaries for the County Clerk/Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Clerk of the Circuit Court to the County Board. They also postponed action on hiring a consultant for a position classification and compensation study to allow members to review proposals. The committee approved minutes from March 1 and March 24, 2022, and voted to open several closed session minutes from 2018 and 2019.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2022 Special Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Postponed action on hiring consultant for position classification and compensation study (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance establishing salaries for elected officials to move to County Board (unanimous roll call)
• Opened closed session minutes from May 8, 2018, June 18, 2018, July 10, 2018, November 13, 2018, March 12, 2019, April 8, 2019, May 7, 2019, May 14, 2019, and October 17, 2018 (all voice votes)

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on five retail liquor license applications. These requests are for specific events occurring between April and July 2022.

• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association May Day Auction (14A200 E. Apple Canyon Rd)
• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Summer Kick-Off (2085 E. Apple Canyon Rd)
• Retail liquor license for Scales Mound Fire District 4th of July Cookout (2085 S. Apple Canyon Rd)
• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Open Air Concert (12A360 Nixon Ln)
• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Sizzling Summer Concert (2085 E. Apple Canyon Rd)

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will discuss several financial policies and software acquisitions. The body is considering a new tax collection module and updates to the County Treasurer's investment and depository policies.

• Purchase of business tax collection module from Civic Systems, LLC ($9,800 initial investment, $1,500 annual support)
• Jo Daviess County Treasurer Investment Policy
• Resolution Regarding Depositories of Public Funds
• Lost Revenue Standard Allowance Resolution
• Addendum to November 30, 2021 Audit Engagement Letter from Wipfli, LLP

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee approved the purchase of a business tax collection module from Civic Systems, LLC for $9,800 with $1,500 annual support, funded from the General Fund Contingency Fund. They also approved the Treasurer Investment Policy, a resolution on depositories of public funds, and a Lost Revenue Standard Allowance Resolution. An addendum to the audit engagement letter was postponed.

• Approved purchase of Civic Systems business tax collection module, $9,800 initial + $1,500/year (motion passed)
• Approved Jo Daviess County Treasurer Investment Policy as revised (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution Regarding Depositories of Public Funds (motion passed)
• Approved Lost Revenue Standard Allowance Resolution (motion passed)
• Postponed addendum to Nov 30, 2021 Audit Engagement Letter from Wipfli, LLP

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The Information and Communication Technology Committee will meet to review goals from the 2021 County Board Retreat. The body will discuss and potentially take action on the GIS Cost Recovery Policy and a cybersecurity risk assessment.

• Update to the GIS Cost Recovery Policy
• Cybersecurity risk assessment/health check
• Review of 2021 County Board Retreat goals
• GIS, Website, and Information Technology updates

The Information & Communications Technology Committee unanimously recommended updating the GIS Cost Recovery Policy to include 2021 digital orthophotography and reduce costs on historical data. The committee also agreed to pursue free or lower-cost cybersecurity assessments before considering an RFP, and reviewed updates on iFiber, GIS, website, and IT projects.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended GIS Cost Recovery Policy update to County Board (unanimous)
• Concurred to pursue free/lower-cost cybersecurity assessments before RFP

Public Works Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects, including bridge and culvert repairs. Members will also consider the sale of Hanover property and solar electricity generation at the Highway Department facility.

• Possible action on sale of Hanover property
• Bridge repairs on Whitton Road and Crazy Hollow Road in Hanover Township
• Culvert replacement on Badger Road in Dunlieth Township
• Culvert replacement on Route 5 in Menominee Township
• Roofing projects at the Highway Department Office Building and Maintenance Building on Massbach Road

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Board Executive Committee will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The committee may take action regarding the appointment or compensation of a Planning & Development Administrator as an advance step hire.

• Closed session regarding Planning & Development Administrator/Advance Step Hire

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board is meeting to consider a recommendation to hire a candidate for the Planning & Development Administrator position. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the appointment and compensation for this role.

• Consideration of hiring Candidate #1 for Planning & Development Administrator/Advance Step Hire

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will consider a scope of service and RFP for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss the zoning hearing officer position and receive a presentation on housing affordability. The meeting includes staffing updates for the Planning & Development Administrator position.

• Discussion and possible action on the position of zoning hearing officer
• Discussion and possible action on a scope of service and RFP for a Comprehensive Plan update
• Educational presentation on 'Housing Affordability in Jo Daviess County' by the Illinois Housing Development Authority
• Staffing updates for the Planning & Development Administrator position

The Development & Planning Committee voted not to pursue appointing a zoning hearing officer after reviewing research that suggested it would not speed up the zoning approval process. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

• Approved minutes for March 3, 2022 meeting (motion by Schultz, second by Heuerman, passed)
• Decided not to pursue zoning hearing officer position (consensus, no formal vote recorded)

Legislative Committee

The committee will review FY2021-22 strategic goals and an advisory referendum on a 1% service tax. Members will also discuss the costs of population loss and Illinois budget deficits, as well as corruption in Illinois government.

• Advisory referendum on the 1% service tax
• FY2021-22 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Discussion on the cost of population loss
• Discussion on the cost of Illinois budget deficits
• Review of indictments and charges involving Mike Madigan, Tom Cullerton, Martin Sandoval, and Luis Arroyo

The Legislative Committee discussed moving forward with an advisory referendum on the 1% service tax, with wording expected at the April meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational, covering state bills, population loss costs, and corruption cases. The committee reviewed strategic goals and plans, which will continue to be worked on.

• Advisory referendum on 1% service tax to be drafted for April meeting
• Strategic goals and plans reviewed, work to continue

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will meet to conduct regular business and hear reports from various service providers. The meeting includes a review of the December 8, 2021 minutes and reports from local health and justice organizations.

• Service provider reports from Midwest Medical Center, Riverview Center, Inc., and Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc.
• Service provider reports from Contact of Northern Illinois, Tyler’s Justice Center for Children, and Kreider Services
• Report from the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding financial assistance for transportation projects. The board will consider grant applications for the State of Illinois Public Transportation Operating Assistance program.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Federal Section 5311 Formula Funds for Rural Areas
• Public hearing for FY2023 State Downstate Operating Assistance Program for Rural areas

The Jo Daviess County Board held a special meeting and public hearing on March 8, 2022, to discuss grant applications for the county transit system. No quorum was established, and no votes or decisions were made. The hearing covered requests for $181,875 in federal Section 5311 funds and $983,500 in state DOAP funds for FY2023, with no public comments submitted.

• No decisions made; meeting was a public hearing only
• No quorum established; 7 present, 8 absent, 1 vacant

County Board

The County Board will hold a public hearing to consider an updated proposed service area for Jo Daviess County Transit. The meeting includes reviews of the current and proposed service areas and provides time for written or verbal public comments.

• Public hearing for updated Jo Daviess County Transit service area

The Jo Daviess County Board held a public hearing on a proposed update to the Transit Service Plan Area, which would expand service to a 100-mile radius from the transit facility in Galena. No public comments were received, and no formal decision or vote was made during the hearing. The board did not take action on the proposal.

• Public hearing opened and closed on proposed transit service area expansion (no vote)
• No public comments received on proposed service area update
• Transit director confirmed trips available for any reason, not just medical
• Fare remains $6.00 per hour; evaluation planned after technical study

County Board

The County Board will discuss establishing public transportation in the county and the purchase of two 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles. The board is also reviewing several grant agreements for transit and a special use permit for a residence in Stockton.

• Approval of claims totaling $405,447.11
• Purchase of two 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit squad vehicles
• Ordinance to provide for public transportation in Jo Daviess County
• Special use permit for a nonagricultural residence at 10952 E Parker Road, Stockton
• Pollution Liability Insurance Policy renewal with Westchester Environmental for $3,977.00

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will review goals and a potential scope of service for updating the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes staffing updates for the Planning & Development Office and NW Illinois Economic Development.

• Discussion of prioritized committee goals
• Review of Comprehensive Plan presentation highlights
• Possible action on scope of service and RFP for Comprehensive Plan update
• Planning & Development staffing updates
• NW Illinois Economic Development staffing updates

The Development & Planning Committee approved minutes from two prior meetings and discussed several items but took no substantive action. The committee tabled moving forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Comprehensive Plan update until a new Planning & Development Administrator is in place, with the State's Attorney to review the RFP before the April meeting. Staffing updates were provided, including interim appointments and a court delay for a zoning violation on Massbach Road.

• Approved minutes from November 23, 2021 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Tabled action on Comprehensive Plan RFP until new administrator hired
• Agreed to have State's Attorney review RFP before April meeting

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board will discuss funding for staff to attend a training conference in Florida. The board will also consider an amendment to the 911 Service Agreement with NG-911, Inc.

• Proposed funds up to $8,500 for staff attendance at Motorola/Spillman Summit Training Conference
• Proposed second amendment to NG-911, Inc. service agreement increasing one-time credit to $6,250
• Review of January 31, 2022 financial reports and balance sheets
• Accounts payable claims totaling $13,334.03 for February 2022

Board of Health

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health will review financial reports for public health and animal control funds. The board will also discuss a potential action regarding a security system bid and receive a Covid update.

• Discussion and possible action regarding security system bid
• Financial reports for Public Health Fund 003, PH Catastrophic Fund 046, and Animal Control Fund 020
• Covid update

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health approved a $24,100 bid from Globalcom Technologies for security cameras and access control, contingent on grant funding. The motion passed 3-2. The board also approved the January 2022 meeting minutes, heard updates on COVID-19 and finances, and discussed future meeting schedules.

• Approved Globalcom Technologies security system bid for $24,100, contingent on grant funding (3-2)
• Approved minutes from January 5, 2022, meeting with Don Hill added to attendance (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will consider payments for FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 and a pollution liability insurance renewal. The body will also discuss mileage rates and a request for an advance step hire for the Chief Deputy Recorder position.

• Payment of eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund
• Pollution Liability Insurance renewal with Westchester Environmental – Illinois Union Insurance Company for $3,977.00
• 2022 standard mileage rate for Jo Daviess County
• Amendment to P2020-2 Jo Daviess County Board Per Diem/Mileage Allowance Policy
• Advance step hire request for the Chief Deputy Recorder position

The Executive Committee voted to recommend the County Board approve $9,210 in COVID-eligible plumbing work at the Public Safety Building, paid from the Contingency Fund. It also recommended setting the county mileage rate at 58 cents per mile and amending the per diem/mileage policy accordingly. The committee recommended renewing pollution liability insurance for $3,977 and approving an advance step hire for the Chief Deputy Recorder at $21.28/hour. All recommendations passed by voice vote and will go to the County Board.

• Recommended $9,210 plumbing work at Public Safety Building from Contingency Fund (voice vote)
• Recommended setting county mileage rate at $0.58 per mile (voice vote)
• Recommended amending P2020-2 to update mileage rate to $0.58 (voice vote)
• Recommended renewing Pollution Liability Insurance with Westchester Environmental for $3,977 (voice vote)
• Recommended advance step hire for Chief Deputy Recorder at Grade 8, Step 6, $21.28/hr (voice vote)
• Opened closed session minutes from 2014 (voice votes)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss several items regarding the Highway Department, including a potential property sale in Hanover and solar electricity generation. The agenda also includes discussion on county-owned cemeteries and bids for a tractor-mounted snow blower.

• Sale of Hanover Property
• Solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• County owned cemeteries
• Bids for a County Owned Tractor Mounted Snow Blower

The Public Works Committee approved the sale of a county-owned tractor-mounted snow blower to John Curtis of Stockton, Illinois, for $3,250, with all members voting in favor. The committee also discussed several ongoing items, including a potential property sale in Hanover, solar electricity options, and county cemetery ownership, but took no final action on these. Minutes from the January 24, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved sale of tractor-mounted snow blower to John Curtis for $3,250 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 Public Works meeting

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The Information and Communication Technology Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on proposals for the Jo Daviess County website redesign project. The body will also review goals from the 2021 County Board Retreat and receive updates on GIS and information technology.

• Proposals for the Jo Daviess County website redesign project
• Review of 2021 County Board Retreat goals
• GIS update
• Information Technology update

The Information & Communications Technology Committee approved a proposal from Revize to redesign the county website for $12,700, funded by American Rescue Plan funds. The committee also reviewed goals from the 2021 County Board Retreat and received updates on GIS, website, and IT. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Revize website redesign proposal at $12,700 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will review various public transportation matters including potential grant applications and fare/fee reviews. The meeting also includes updates on the County Health Department and a passenger rail feasibility study.

• Review of JDC Transit fares and fees
• Ordinance regarding County Public Transit Service operation
• DOAP FY23 Public Transportation Financial Assistance Grant application
• 5311 FY23 Public Transportation Financial Assistance Grant application
• State FY23 Grant updates for Jo Daviess County Transit service area plan

The Social and Environmental Committee approved several transit-related items, including the annual ordinance to operate public transit, resolutions authorizing applications for state and federal grants (DOAP FY23, 5311 FY23, and a new 5305(e) technical studies grant), and a resolution updating the transit service area plan to a 100-mile radius. It also approved a resolution authorizing the County Board Chairperson to execute grant applications. Minutes from August and November 2021 were approved; January 2022 minutes were deferred to next month.

• Approved minutes of the August 19, 2021 and November 18, 2021 committee meetings
• Approved annual Ordinance authorizing the County to operate a Public Transit Service
• Approved Resolution authorizing application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance Grant-DOAP FY23
• Approved Resolution authorizing application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance Grant-5311 FY23
• Approved Resolution authorizing County Board Chairperson to execute and file grant applications
• Approved Resolution authorizing updates to the service area plan for Jo Daviess County Transit for FY23 grants
• Approved Resolution authorizing application for Transit Statewide/Non-Metropolitan Transportation Planning Federal Sec 5305(e) grant

Legislative Committee

The Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee will meet to discuss strategic goals and whether to seek an advisory referendum on a 1% service tax. The committee will also review the Governor's budget and legislation affecting the county.

• Advisory referendum on 1% service tax
• FY2021-22 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Governor's budget
• Proposed legislation affecting the County

County Board

The County Board will review claims totaling $660,094.10 and discuss extending the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration. The body is also considering several transit agreements, public works purchases, and a special use permit for a residence.

• Approval of claims totaling $660,094.10
• Purchase of two pickup trucks from Runde Chevrolet for $38,185 and $37,660
• Special use permit for a nonagricultural residence at 4894 S Derinda Road, Elizabeth
• Annual $27,000 software contract with Modeshift for transit platform
• Shive-Hattery Pre-Design Facility Needs Assessment & Master Plan for $42,000

The Jo Daviess County Board approved a resolution extending the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration to March 8, 2022, and passed several other measures including a resolution to opt out of a state property tax incentive for rental housing. The board also approved purchases of two pickup trucks, a transit software contract, and a special use permit for a nonagricultural residence. All votes were unanimous except for the opt-out resolution (10-5) and the special use permit (14-2).

• Approved COVID-19 disaster declaration extension to March 8, 2022 (16-0)
• Approved resolution to opt out of Public Act 102-0175 for rental housing tax incentive (10-5)
• Approved purchase of ¾ ton Standard Cab Pickup Truck from Runde Chevrolet for $38,185 (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of ¾ ton Extended Cab Pickup Truck from Runde Chevrolet for $37,660 (voice vote)
• Approved sole-source procurement of Modeshift transit software for $27,000/year (16-0)
• Approved special use permit for nonagricultural residence at 4894 S. Derinda Road, Elizabeth (14-2)
• Approved Shive-Hattery Pre-Design Facility Needs Assessment & Master Plan for $42,000 (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $660,094.10 (15-0)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several expenditures. The board will consider funding for dispatcher training, console equipment, and NG-911 services.

• Proposed $5,657.60 payment to Comtech Solacom Technologies Inc. for NG-911 Service
• Proposed $3,679.39 purchase of two mobile pedestals from Evans Console Corporation
• Proposed $640 for two dispatchers to attend the MABAS Dispatcher Training Summit
• Review of accounts payable claims for December 2021 ($3,846.91) and January 2022 ($7,911.75)

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved three funding items: $640 for two dispatchers to attend the MABAS training summit, $3,679.39 for two mobile pedestals from Evans Console Corporation, and $5,657.60 for NG-911 service from Comtech Solacom. All motions passed 4-0 with three members absent. The board also filed December and January financial reports and approved accounts payable claims totaling $11,758.66.

• Approved $640 for two dispatchers to attend MABAS Dispatcher Training Summit (4-0)
• Approved $3,679.39 for two mobile pedestals from Evans Console Corporation (4-0)
• Approved $5,657.60 for NG-911 service from Comtech Solacom Technologies (4-0)
• Approved December 2021 accounts payable claims of $3,846.91 (4-0)
• Approved January 2022 accounts payable claims of $7,911.75 (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a request for proposals for a position classification and compensation study. The body will also consider a letter of support for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum.

• Request for proposals for a position classification and compensation study
• Letter of Support for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum
• FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests

The Executive Committee approved a request for proposals (RFP) for a position classification and compensation study, to be released March 1 with proposals due April 4 and completion by November 1. The committee also approved a letter of support for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum. In closed session, the committee voted to open several sets of old meeting minutes from 2005-2014.

• Approved RFP for position classification and compensation study (voice vote)
• Approved letter of support for Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum (voice vote)
• Opened minutes from July 12, 2005 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Opened minutes from November 5, 2012 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Opened minutes from November 15, 2012 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Opened minutes from May 30, 2013 Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Opened minutes from June 3, 2013 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Opened minutes from August 13, 2013 County Board meeting (voice vote)

Ad-Hoc Economic Development Committee

The Ad-Hoc Economic Development Committee met and discussed various economic development topics, including shovel-ready sites, transportation, connectivity, workforce, marketing, and ordinances. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based. The committee approved minutes from prior meetings and set the next meeting for March 28, 2022.

• Approved minutes from August 30, 2021, and October 25, 2021 (motion carried without objections)
• Discussed trail plan update, to be sent to committee by Scott Toot
• Noted DCEO tour of Carroll and Jo Daviess Counties scheduled for March 1, 2022
• Discussed fiber grant received by Jo-Carroll Energy
• Discussed NWILED Manufacturing Day planned for April 6, 2022
• Discussed marketing efforts including Galena advertisement and visitor guide
• Discussed potential revision to home-based business language
• Adjourned at 4:58 PM

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will discuss several financial matters including American Rescue Plan interest and property tax code amendments. The committee is also considering resolutions regarding COVID-19 expenses and the Tourism Promotion Fund budget.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) interest earned
• Resolution to amend the FY2021 Jo Daviess County Tourism Promotion Fund (027) Budget
• Resolution to pay eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses from the Contingency Fund
• Payment of eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund (016)
• Discussion of Public Act 102-0175 property tax code amendment

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee voted 5-1 to opt out of Public Act 102-0175, a state program that reduces assessed value for multi-family rental housing construction. The committee also approved resolutions to amend the FY2021 Tourism Promotion Fund budget and to pay eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses from the Contingency Fund. No action was taken on a separate item to pay COVID-19 expenses over $2,000, as it was covered by the earlier resolution.

• Approved motion to opt out of Public Act 102-0175 (5-1, Gallagher dissenting)
• Approved resolution to amend FY2021 Tourism Promotion Fund (027) budget
• Approved resolution to pay eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses from Contingency Fund
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2020 meeting
• Approved minutes from February 25, April 29, May 27, and July 1, 2021 meetings

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will consider a scope of service and RFP to update the Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss simplifying zoning ordinances to encourage business and potential wording changes for guest accommodations.

• Discussion on simplifying and replacing zoning ordinances
• Comprehensive Plan presentation by Laura Carstens of ECIA
• Possible action on a scope of service and RFP for a Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion on wording changes for guest accommodations

The Development & Planning Committee approved a motion to authorize the County Board to establish a steering committee of up to 7 members to interview consultants for the comprehensive plan update. They also approved a language change to the guest accommodations ordinance allowing short-term rentals to be advertised before licensing but not occupied. Minutes from three prior meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes for Aug 28, Sep 28, Oct 26, 2021 meetings (all ayes)
• Authorized County Board to establish steering committee for comprehensive plan update (all ayes)
• Amended Title 4-6-5 and 4-6-6 to allow advertising short-term rentals before license but not occupancy (all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several highway department items. The agenda includes reviews of vehicle bids and road posting resolutions.

• Bid for 3/4 ton Standard Cab Pickup Truck
• Bid for 3/4 ton Extended Cab Pickup Truck
• 2022 Spring Road Posting Resolution
• Solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• County owned cemeteries

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of two pickup trucks from Runde Chevrolet, a ¾ ton standard cab for $38,185 and a ¾ ton extended cab for $37,660. They also approved a resolution allowing the County Engineer to post county roads for up to 90 days between February 9 and May 9. Solar options for the Hanover facility were discussed and will be revisited, and a cemetery maintenance question was deferred for further review.

• Approved purchase of ¾ ton standard cab Chevrolet pickup from Runde Chevrolet for $38,185
• Approved purchase of ¾ ton extended cab Chevrolet pickup from Runde Chevrolet for $37,660
• Approved resolution for spring road postings (up to 90 days, Feb 9–May 9)

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will review various transit matters, including potential new software procurement and several proposed contracts. The meeting also includes updates on the County Health Department, passenger rail feasibility, and the transit service area plan.

• Review of JDC Transit fares/fees
• Sole source procurement of new transit platform software
• Contract with City of Galena and Jo Daviess County Transit
• Contract with Dupaco Advertising and Jo Daviess County Transit
• Contracts with East Galena Township, West Galena Township, and Little Learners regarding JDC Transit

The Social and Environmental Committee approved a sole-source procurement for new transit software from Modeshift at $27,000/year, and approved several transit contracts including with the City of Galena, Dupaco Advertising, East and West Galena Townships, and Little Learners. They also discussed updates on mental health planning, passenger rail, and transit service plans, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved sole-source procurement of Modeshift transit software at $27,000/year (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Galena for transit service at $20/hour per driver (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved advertising agreement with Dupaco Community Credit Union at $1,250/month ($15,000/year) (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with East Galena Township for $100 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with West Galena Township at $1.00 per Blue ticket (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved agreement with Little Learners at $1.00 per child per trip (voice vote, all ayes)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Criminal Justice Reform Trailer bill and establish the FY2022 meeting schedule. The session includes reports from the Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Probation, and Public Defender.

• Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform Trailer bill
• Establishing FY2022 meeting dates and start times
• Review of FY2021FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee approved the minutes from October 18, 2021, and established meeting dates and start times for FY2022 as presented. The committee also discussed the Criminal Justice Reform Trailer Bill (HB3653), with Chief Deputy Craig Ketelsen detailing its provisions, including new auditing official requirements, body cam footage deletion after 90 days, and the end of cash bail by January 1, 2023. No formal action was taken on the bill.

• Approved October 18, 2021 committee minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Established FY2022 meeting dates and start time as presented (voice vote, all ayes)

Legislative Committee

The committee will discuss the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions with state representatives. The meeting includes a review of specific legislative issues affecting Jo Daviess County.

• Legalization of ATV use for Controlled Tourism
• 1% Service Tax on Guest Housing for EMS
• Intergovernmental Agreements for Mutual Aid with Out of State Law Enforcement
• FY2021-22 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee met on January 13, 2022, and heard from State Representative Andrew Chesney and Senator Brian Stewart about the 2021 legislative session and expectations for 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussions on ATV tourism, EMS funding, and mutual aid concerns. The committee approved the minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 and June 10, 2021 meetings (motion passed)

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board will review claims totaling over $1.48 million and various budget transfers. The board is also considering several Public Works resolutions and a special use permit for a residence on W Cross Road.

• Approval of claims in the amount of $1,488,435.21
• County 2022 MFT Maintenance Resolution in the amount of $700,000.00
• County Engineer Salary Resolution of $112,805 for 2022
• Special use permit for an agricultural residence on W Cross Road, Galena
• Appointment of Dr. Calvin Schafer, DVM, as Animal Control Administrator

The Jo Daviess County Board approved a resolution extending the county's COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration through February 9, 2022. The board also approved several resolutions and appointments, including a special use permit for a non-agricultural residence on W. Sand Hill Road, and a consent agenda covering claims and appointments.

• Approved COVID-19 disaster declaration extension to Feb. 9, 2022 (14-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.49M in claims and Dr. Calvin Schafer as Animal Control Administrator (14-0)
• Approved Employee Handbook amendments (voice vote)
• Approved resolution amending R2019-9 Part Time Clerical Work Force Pool (14-0)
• Approved County Engineer salary of $112,805 for 2022 (15-0)
• Approved County Engineer insurance assistance of $1,700 (15-0)
• Approved County Engineer IMRF/FICA of $20,000 (15-0)
• Approved $700,000 MFT maintenance resolution (15-0)

Board of Health

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health met on January 5, 2022, and approved the minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed options for COVID-19 testing at the Health Department and considered writing articles for local papers on healthcare topics. Financial reports were reviewed, and the administrator reported on grants, security upgrades, and license renewals.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed options for COVID-19 testing at Health Department (no action)
• Discussed board members writing articles for local papers (no action)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to discuss amendments to the employee handbook and the part-time clerical workforce pool. The body will also consider a salary increase request for the County Administrator's Administrative Assistant.

• Amendments to Jo Daviess County Employee Handbook
• Amendment to R2019-9 Part Time Clerical Work Force Pool
• Salary increase request for Administrative Assistant – County Administrator’s Office
• Discussion regarding OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard COVID-19
• Review of FY2021FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The Executive Committee voted to recommend two items to the County Board: amendments to the Employee Handbook (cleaning up obsolete language, updating VESSA, and increasing sick leave accrual from 40 to 60 days) and an amendment to resolution R2019-9 to comply with Illinois minimum wage changes. A salary increase request for the Administrative Assistant was effectively tabled when the motion was withdrawn and the issue died for lack of action.

• Recommended Employee Handbook amendments to County Board (voice vote)
• Recommended amendment to R2019-9 Part Time Clerical Work Force Pool (voice vote)
• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Entered closed session for personnel discussion (voice vote)
• Reconvened to open session (6-0 roll call)
• Salary increase request for Administrative Assistant died for lack of action