Ogle County Executive Committee met May 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Finfrock called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Present via audio: Griffin, Janes, Kenney, Nordman, Reising and Sparrow. Others via audio: Fox, Smith, Whalen, Fritz, County Clerk & Recorder Laura J. Cook (left at 3:45), Treasurer Linda Beck, IT Manager Larry Callant, Liz Voss and Chris Manheim.
2. Approval of Minutes – April 14, 2020: Motion by Kenney to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Griffin. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: Fritz would like the Committee to discuss a plan to reopen churches and businesses. Finfrock stated they can discuss it later. County Clerk Cook stated her appreciation for Chairman Finfrock and Vice-Chairwoman Nordman for their work during this closure; everyone is working well. Fox is also in favor of discussing the reopening of businesses.
4. Reports of Committees
Personnel & Salary: None
Road and Bridge: None
Judiciary & Circuit Clerk: None
County IT: None
Supervisor of Assessment, Planning & Zoning: 1 item
HEW, Solid Waste & Veterans: None
County Facilities: None
County Security – Sheriff & Coroner: None
State’s Attorney, Court Services – Focus House: Multiple appointments
Long Range & Strategic Planning: Numerous items
Finance & Insurance: 2 ordinances and 2 resolutions
Agriculture: None
Workplace Safety: None
Board Presentation Requests: Brian LeFevre with Sikich
5. Old Business
Update on Tower Status: Finfrock stated a deed has not been recorded yet. He is reviewing the Intergovernmental Agreement between the 911 Board and the County.
GREDCO: Finfrock stated they are seeking rental space at the EOC. Consensus is to look into it as long as it does not interfere with the others in the building.
Credit Card Use: Finfrock stated the credit card usage was noted in the audit. They need to revisit the policy along with tax exemption.
Iron Mike: Motion by Griffin to draft an agreement with City of Oregon regarding maintenance of Iron Mike, 2nd by Kenney. Motion carried.
Purchasing Policy: None
New Accounts: None
Lee/Ogle Enterprise Zone:
6. New Business
Host Agreement for Orchard Hills Landfill: There has been no negotiations with Advanced Disposal Services so they sent out a non-compliance notice.
Other Business: The Committee discussed the Treasurer position request and Chief Deputy Coroner salary adjustment. Motion by Sparrow to approve the full-time position for Treasurer’s office, 2nd by Reising. Motion carried. Motion by Reising to approve the requested increase of $10,000 for Chief Deputy Coroner effective 12/1/2020, 2nd by Nordman. Motion carried.
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program: Discussion was held regarding the Federal Grant Program for Small Businesses. Griffin gave a brief presentation. They have received a quote from Chris Manheim and are looking into the County liability and who would do the work on our side. Motion by Sparrow to use Manheim Associates to handle the application process not to exceed $5,000.00, 2nd by Janes. Griffin will be the County contact person. Motion carried.
Todd McLester Resignation: Finfrock stated he received McLester’s resignation due to moving out of his district.
7. Comments/Suggestions from Committee Members/Department Heads: None
8. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Finfrock adjourned. Time: 4:40 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/Executive/2020/Executive%20Committee%20Minutes%20May.pdf
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