Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met Aug 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Committee of the Whole Rock Island County Board met on the third floor of the Rock Island County Office Building
Minutes as follow:
Call to order and roll call
Vice-Chairman B. Vyncke called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
A roll call was taken:
MEMBERS PRESENT: R. Morthland, D. Cremeens, M. Burns, M. Moreno, L. Burns, L. Moreno, C. Enburg, B. Vyncke, L. Thompson, D. Adams, R. Brunk, A. Normoyle, E. Sowards, R. Simmer, L. Boswell-Loftin, J. Woods, D. Beck, D. Mielke. K. Bogdonas, B. Westpfahl
MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Clevenger, K. Swanson, J. Deppe, E. Langdon
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Grafton, K. Davis, L. Ewert, A. Palmer, C. Przybyla
Public Comment
Vice Chairman Vyncke made three calls for public comment. There were no requests for public comment
Approval of the minutes from the July
Motion to approve: D. Mielke
Seconded J. Woods, E. Sowards
A roll call was taken as follows:
R. Morthland, D. Cremeens, M. Burns, M. Moreno, L. Burns, L. Moreno, C. Enburg, B. Vyncke, L. Thompson, D. Adams, R. Brunk, A. Normoyle, E. Sowards, R. Simmer, L. Boswell-Loftin, J. Woods, D. Beck, D. Mielke. K. Bogdonas, B. Westpfahl – YES
Motion carried
Condition of Funds Report
Ms. Palmer presented her condition of funds reports with all reports being available in the committee member packets. She stated the ARPA funding certification for receipt of funds was completed on Monday May 5th, 2022. Noting schedule H, State of Illinois Payments to the general fund, overall revenue was showing about $7.863 million from April 2021 through July 2022. Revenue replacement was higher by about $600,000 than the previous year. Overall income tax was showing higher by about $32,000 showing a
Staff Reports
County Treasurer L. Ewert presented her monthly cash position reports for all funds. She stated the cover letter provided valuable information to the members.
There would be a tax distribution pay off some of the Hope Creek debt. She also noted paying off 1 million dollars to the liability fund.
Supplemental sales tax reports were also presented for the month of May at 436 The three-year comparison report showed the second highest sales tax received in the past years.
Chairman Brunk updated the committee stated the “Old Business” placeholder and was unutilized on the agenda had been used since at least 2008. He intended to remove that placeholder moving forward. He also stated for the Board members the drawing of the terms for the 19 new districts to be elected in November would be held at the County Board and facilitated by the County Clerk. He asked any and all members to be physically present in the Chambers next Tuesday if possible to ease facilitation of the drawing. If not in attendance, the Chairman stated he would arrange for someone to draw for that district in the members’ absence.
Ms. Beck asked Chairman Brunk if the districts that were not up for election/reelection needed to be present; he stated if not on the ballot in November, they did not need to be present.
Finance and Personnel Committee Report
Given by Chairman L. Moreno
The finance and personnel committee met on Tuesday, August 7th, 2022 hearing reports from auditor April Palmer and treasurer Louisa Ewert; the committee considered a TIF presentation by City Administrator Nevada Lemke.
County Administrator J. Grafton reported requesting a 12-year extension of their TIF district. He stated there were extension options and the Finance committee did not offer a recommendation at this time. Chairman Brunk stated when a TIF district is established the assessed value in that district is not distributed to
The growth is used in the district for various improvements and various developers in that TIF district. If that TIF is approved the County foregoes the money. There were questions from the committee about agreements especially about the school districts and the committee had asked for clarifications. Chairman Vyncke stated the school districts would be the hardest because they would try to recapture something due to having the highest portion of taxes on the land and not wait 12 years on top of the current timeline. Ms. Moreno asked if it was the school district closest to the TIF or East Moline and Silvis. Administrator Grafton stated it would be the East Moline, UTH and would not include Silvis school district. If the TIF was reset, it would go on the tax rolls and not wait the 8 more years, and 20 years out.
Chairman Brunk stated any members having questions could email Mr. Grafton or himself and hoped for additional discussion and information to bring forward to make a decision. Chairman Vyncke stated he thought there were several developments (retail or restaurants) that were He asked Ms. Ewert if any food and beverage tax come to the County from the municipalities. Ms. Ewert stated she would look into it, as she was unable to answer at this time. Vice Chair Vyncke stated this was a way to promote economic growth and tax rolls grow to alleviate taxes on residential; the more taxing areas the more it spreads out.
The committee also considered State Mandated, Budgeted adjustments for the compensation of the States’ Attorney and Public Defender, as well as a request from Information Systems for the County Website. They considered transfers of appropriation, appropriation resolutions for funds, claims, and treasure’s disbursements and the board member per diem/mileage report.
Governance, Health & Administration Committee Report
Given by Vice-Chair M. Moreno. The Finance and Personnel Committee met on Monday, August 8th, heard reports from the County Clerk, and Information Systems. They considered an updated Tobacco Ordinance, two Proclamations; one for September as Suicide Awareness Month and one for September as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Public Works & Facilities Committee Report
Given by Chairman L. Burns
The Public Works and Facilities Committee met on Monday, August 8th, 2022, hearing reports from Building and Zoning, GIS and the Highway Department and recommended approval.
The committee considered and IDOT approval in for property acquisition, IDOT Easement Resolution for property acquisition, and three Zoning Board of Appeals cases, as well as forwarding three highway items to the finance and personnel committee.
Dr. Simmer asked Mr. Davis what the maintenance cost would be on the new website. Mr. Davis stated $4988 per year with the first year being included, paying $3500 for the old system.
Approval of the County Board Agenda
Motion to approve as presented by R. Simmer. Seconded J. Woods
Motion for previous roll call by P. McNeil. Seconded M. Moreno
Motion carried.
Closed Session
There were no items for closed session.
Committee Member Opportunity for brief comment (no decisions will be made)
Chairman Brunk asked the members to please check their mailboxes in the Administration Office.
Adjourn
With no further business, the Committee of the Whole adjourned at 6:22 PM
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