Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Call to order and roll call
Members Present: R, Morthland. D. Cremeens, M. Burns, L. Burns. C. Enburg,, B. Vyncke, J. Deppe, P. McNeil, D. Adams. E. Sowards, K. Swanson, E. Langdon, R. Simmer, L. Boswell-Loftin J. Woods, D. Beck. K. Bogdonas, B.Westpfahl
Absent: A. Normoyle, D. Clevenger
Public Comments (3)
-Eric Johnson commented on the closing and elimination of the drop off recycling centers
- Richard Nessler commented on the elimination of the County drop off recycling centers
-Dean Matthias commented on the County bike trails in the Quad Cities and voiced his concerns on eliminating the recycling centers.
Approval of the minutes from the September 15th, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting Motion to approve as presented by L. Moreno. Seconded D. Mielke
Roll call established R, Morthland. D. Cremeens, M. Burns, L. Burns. C. Enburg,, B. Vyncke, J. Deppe, P. McNeil, D. Adams. E. Sowards, K. Swanson, E. Langdon, R. Simmer, L. Boswell-Loftin J. Woods, D. Beck. K. Bogdonas, B.Westpfahl
Condition of Funds Report
Auditor Ms. Palmer reported on her condition of funds reports; She provided standard reports and mentioned the ARPA plans. She stated the consideration of the ARPA funds as recommended from Ansel Glink and stated to “ be sure when considering all APRA related funds that the spending meet these general philosophies;
To automate, separate and or work and serve our citizens and employees properly, and mentioned to keep it in mine and the interim final rules going forward.
She continued State of IL payments report months April – September the payments into the general fund were about $2.105 higher than in years past; cannabis and internet sales tax contributed to those numbers. She commented on the general fund; the amounts fund were at 9.202 million and high balance since 2007. Cash balance at 2.8 million highest since 2010 and 2002. She stated she wanted to produce a graph with those numbers. She also provided new Hope Creek graphs on balances with debt going down and how it affects both the the general and internal County funds. Mr. Westpfal commented and thanked Ms. Palmer for providing the graphs.
Mr. Mielke asked about the sale of Hope Creek affecting the funds and the affect it had. She stated there are two separate items on page 4 of her reports with graphs.
Mr. McNeil asked about the positive financial standings and if she saw it to continue. She stated it may not grow, but the positive balances may continue and level off.
Staff Reports
Ms. Ewert reported on report of cash as of the end of September and interest with $27,346.00 in interest up from 2020 at $22,724.00. Current accrual at $788,496.00 down from $974,596.00 in September 2020. Monthly interest averaging .40% I investments. 5th real estate tax distribution was on September 28th in the amount of $48,494,638.21 and 18% of total taxes.
Supplemental Sales tax was received for July at $392,633.82.
Mr. Snider reported on the budget committee; local movement has to estimate the levy no less than 20 days before approval. He stated the worksheets would be available with 3 percent EAV growth. He stat4ed the annual appropriation ordinance and budget would be on display in the clerk’s office.
Finance & Personnel Committee Report
Given by Chairman Moreno
Governance, Health and Administration Committee Report
Given by Chairman Deppe
Chairman Deppe and Chairman Brunk both made comments that they anticipated having the draft maps for the County Reapportionment districts at the end of the month and anticipated having a special meeting of the Governance, Health and Administration Committee to review, discuss and approve them before County Board Presentation. He stated the mapping consultants would be attending the meetings to provide answers to any questions. The maps would be on display in the County Building before finalization. Mr. Deppe and Chairman Brunk wanted to insure the maps were properly reviewed by all GHA members, the full board and members of the general public.
Ms. Boswell Loftin asked if at the time of the map’s consideration , if there would be possibilities for any changes at that time.
Chairman Deppe stated that yes, there would be room for changes. Chairman Brunk stated he had referenced it as a draft, but to keep in mind that the matter would not be as simple as moving lines as it would move other lines on the map and not a simple adjustment.
Public Works & Facilities Committee Report
Given by Chairman L. Burns
Approval of the County Board Agenda as presented
Motion by K. Swanson. Seconded L. Moreno
Mr. Westpfahl asked about the appointment of Mr. Mark VandeWiele to the Public Building Commission and being a retired judge. Chairman Brunk clarified that Mr. VandeWiele is more familiar with the justice center than anyone else he could appoint to the board. And a huge recourse for information on the building with history. Member L. Moreno supported the appointment, as well as Chairman Vyncke. Motion for previous roll call K. Swanson. Seconded L. Moreno
The Committee of the Whole may entire into Closed Session for the following:
• 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1) – The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body todetermine its validity.
• 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (2) – Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
• 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (11) – Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probably or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Motion to go into closed session by
Seconded by
A roll call was taken
R, Morthland. D. Cremeens, M. Burns, L. Burns. C. Enburg,, B. Vyncke, J. Deppe, P. McNeil, D. Adams. E. Sowards, K. Swanson, E. Langdon, R. Simmer, L. Boswell-Loftin J. Woods, D. Beck. K. Bogdonas, B.Westpfahl
The committee of the Whole entered closed session at 6:17 PM.
The committee entered open session at 6:50 PM
Committee Member opportunity for brief comment (no decisions will be made) Member L. Moreno urged the members to please go over the budget information as there is a lot there and realistically, not all items would possibly be approved.
Mr. Westpfahl commented on urging looking at reopening the recycling centers as he’s received many constituent calls. Mr. Mielke and Vice Chair Vyncke also stated receiving constituent calls.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by E. Langdon. Seconded L. Moreno
Motion for previous roll call by K. Swanson C. Enburg at 6:54 PM
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