Rock Island County Finance & Personnel Committee met June 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Finance and Personnel Committee of the Rock Island County Board met at the above date and time in the Board Chambers on the third floor of the County Building; 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.
Per Section 7(e) of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, members of the County Board may attend the meeting remotely if they preferred. The public was allowed to attend
Call to order and roll call
Chairman Moreno called the meeting to order at 8:32 AM. A roll call was taken.
Members Present: Chairman L. Moreno, B. Vyncke. K. Swanson, D. Cremeens, A. Normoyle, C. Enburg,
Members Absent: R. Simmer, L. Thompson
Others present: R. Brunk, J. Grafton, K. Davis, C. Przybyla, A. Palmer, L. Ewert, L. Wilson, R. Berger
Chairman Moreno made three calls for public comment. There were no requests for public comment.
The minutes from the May 10th Finance and Personnel Committee were approved as presented. Motion by K. Swanson. Seconded A. Normoyle
A roll wall K. Swanson, D. Cremeens, A. Normoyle, C. Enburg
Motion carried
Reports to the Committee
Treasurer L. Ewert reported on the monthly reports and the first tax due date and distribution had already occurred. She continued that monthly interest was increasing as the interest rates have increased. She stated the federal reserve would likely increase interest rates. She mentioned that on June 6th the County received the second and final tranche of American Rescue Plan Act money totaling $13,779,166.50. The supplemental sales tax for the month of March was received totaling $399,117.30.
Auditor A. Palmer stated that there would be an update on the status of the external audit at the Wednesday, Committee of the Whole meeting. There had been delays and an extension had been applied for.
She also informed the committee that she would be looking to hire a junior internal auditor position, and that position had been posted.
She continued that there was a n increase in sales and income tax from the State that was received in May, up over 1 million.
County Administrator J. Grafton recognized Mr. Ryan Berger as the new Finance Director. He stated Mr. Berger would continue to manage ARPA administration as well as Project NOW grant administration. He stated reviewing the budgeting process.
Mr. Berger thanked the committee and stated it was a pleasure to work for the County.
Consider $16,000 ARPA Funding Request to Court Services for GPS Monitoring Motion by K. Swanson Seconded A. Normoyle
Previous roll call B.Vyncke. Seconded A. Normoyle
Motion carried
Consider Architectural Proposal with BRAY Architects for Renovation and remodeling of the County Board Chambers
Mr. Grafton stated a small steering committee comprised of Chairman Brunk, Dave Adams, Larry Burns, Brian Vyncke, Kurt Davis, and himself had been put together to brainstorm some ideas for chamber renovation with the Mr. Grafton stated an architect with Bray Architects had been on site to assist with Schematic design, presentation materials and a project estimate. He also stated the Chambers would be more of a multi-use/muti-purpose room. Ms. Normoyle asked what else the room could be used for; Mr. Grafton stated that the room could be used for sheriff trainings, or other committee meetings, and IT equipment would be useful.
Ms. Normoyle stated she was concerned about increasing transparency within the community through broadcasting the meetings, hold virtual meetings, and mentioned it was difficult to navigate the limits of the technology.
Motion to approve B. Vynkce Seconded A. Normoyle
Previous roll call K. Swanson. Seconded A. Normoyle
Motion carried
Consider Highway Items
a. Review and award of bids received Friday, May 27th. 2022; Pavement Replacement and Patching: Bowling Rd. District
Motion to approve K. Swanson. Seconded B. Vyncke.
Previous roll call A. Normoyle. Seconded K. Swanson
Motion carried
b. Consider MFT Resolution for County Highway 62 Ridgewood Rd.
Motion to approve K. Swanson. Seconded B. Vyncke
Previous roll call A. Normoyle. Seconded K. Swanson
Motion carried.
Delinquent Tax Resolutions
The committee considered 6 delinquent tax resolutions as presented:
a. Permanent Parcel #1716207175 FKA (07)0417546; Tax Payor ID# 070417546
b. Permanent Parcel #1729102009 FKA (11)0500960; Tax Payor ID# 110500960
c. Permanent Parcel #160320102; Tax Payor ID# (09) 4236-A
d. Permanent Parcel #1704103006 Tax Payor ID# (08) 8927
e. Permanent Parcel #0734445012 Tax Payor ID# (09) 2331
f. Permanent Parcel #16253040153 FKA (11) 0931565; Tax Payor ID# 110931565
Motion to approve K. Swanson. Seconded B. Vyncke
Previous roll call A. Normoyle Seconded B. Vyncke
Motion carried
Consider transfers of appropriation
Motion to approve K. Swanson Seconded A. Normoyle
Previous roll call B. Vyncke Seconded A. Normoyle
Motion carried
Consider Appropriation Resolutions for Funds
Motion to approve A. Normoyle Seconded B. Vyncke
Previous roll call K. Swanson Seconded A. Normoyle
Motion carried
Consider Claims at $2,554,061.05
Motion to approve K Swanson Seconded B. Vynkce
Previous roll call K. Swanson Seconded C. Enburg, B. Vyncke
Consider TDs at $2,130,039.79
Motion to approve K. Swanson Seconded B. Vyncke
Previous roll call K. Swanson Seconded A. Normoyle
Motion carried
The board member per diem and mileage report was approved as presented with motion by A. Normoyle. Seconded K. Swanson
Previous roll call B. Vyncke. Seconded K. Swanson. Motion carried
There was no business for closed session.
Adjourn
No further business. The finance and personnel committee adjourned at 8:58 AM with motion by A. Normoyle. Seconded K. Swanson
Previous roll call K. Swanson Seconded B. Vyncke.
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