Ogle County Executive Committee met June 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Finfrock called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Present: Griffin, Janes, Kenney, Nordman, Reising and Sparrow. Others Treasurer Linda Beck and IT Manager Larry Callant.
2. Approval of Minutes – May 12, 2020: Motion by Sparrow to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Nordman. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: None
4. Reports of Committees
Personnel & Salary: None
Road and Bridge: 1 resolution
Judiciary & Circuit Clerk: None
County IT: None
Supervisor of Assessment, Planning & Zoning: None
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: 1 resolution
Agriculture: None
Workplace Safety: None
Board Presentation Requests: None
Other: None
5. Old Business
Update on Tower Status: Committee agreed that nothing should be done until the property deed is under the County’s name and then we will look at the lease agreement.
Public Defender’s Office: None
Credit Card Use: Will be on the agenda for the next Dept. Head meeting.
AOP Discussion: Motion by Griffin to approve the usage if the State is in Phase 4 or 5, 2nd by Nordman. Motion carried.
Resolution – Fair Housing: Committee moved the resolution onto the full County Board.
Purchasing Policy: Discussion was held; a resolution will be drafted for next month.
New Accounts: Treasurer Beck will work with Sikich on a resolution.
6. New Business
Host Agreement for Orchard Hills Landfill: An answer from ADS was received and a meeting will be set.
Other Business: None
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program:** Audio file started **
Finfrock suggested that they look into hiring a grant writer. Discussion continued.
Todd McLester Replacement: Nordman stated they interviewed Jeffrey Billeter and he is highly recommended. Motion by Janes to recommend the appointment of Jeffrey Billeter for County Board District #6 vacancy, 2nd by Nordman. Motion carried.
7. Comments/Suggestions from Committee Members/Department Heads: None
8. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Finfrock adjourned. Time: 6:59 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/Executive/2020/Executive%20Committee%20Minutes%20June.pdf