Ogle County Executive Committee met July 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Finfrock called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. Present: Griffin, Janes, Kenney, Nordman, Reising and Sparrow. Others: Fox, Youman, Treasurer Linda Beck, County Clerk & Recorder Laura Cook and IT Manager Larry Callant.
2. Approval of Minutes – June 9, 2020: Motion by Nordman to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Griffin. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: County Clerk Cook stated she has been working hard on the 4 applicants for the small business grants that will be brought before the Board next week.
4. Reports of Committees
Personnel & Salary: None
Road and Bridge: None
Judiciary & Circuit Clerk: None
County IT: None
Supervisor of Assessment, Planning & Zoning: None
HEW, Solid Waste & Veterans: 1 appointment
County Facilities: None
County Security – Sheriff & Coroner: None
State’s Attorney, Court Services – Focus House: None
Long Range & Strategic Planning: Bills
Finance & Insurance: 2 resolutions
Agriculture: None
Workplace Safety: None
Board Presentation Requests: Health Dept. Administrator Auman
Other: None
5. Old Business
Update on Tower Status: Quit Claim Deed will be drafted.
Public Defender’s Office: Finfrock stated they are looking at a few options for funding this year. He does like the concept, just need to come up with the funding. They will work with Judge Hanson on the issues.
Noise Control Resolution: Finfrock stated State’s Attorney Morrow is drafting a resolution. Cook stated the document should be an Ordinance. Nordman voiced her concern regarding Agricultural. Finfrock stated they would be excluded; the document will explain exempt situations. Griffin is aware of the noise concerns and did some investigating himself. Kenney stated something is needed because the Sheriff cannot enforce anything at this time.
AOP Discussion: Griffin stated they have cancelled the festival for 2020.
Purchasing Policy: None
Cure Act for Local Government: None
6. New Business
Host Agreement for Orchard Hills Landfill: They have received a counter proposal; meeting with the attorney tomorrow.
Solar Panel Resolution: Finfrock stated there are some changes for the current resolution (R-2019-0101). Motion by Reising to forward on to County Board, 2nd by Griffin. Motion carried.
Other Business: None
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program: None
7. Comments/Suggestions from Committee Members/Department Heads: None
8. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Finfrock adjourned. Time: 6:54 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/Executive/2020/Executive%20Committee%20Minutes%20July.pdf