Ogle County Executive Committee met Nov. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Finfrock called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Sparrow. Present via audio: Griffin, Janes, Kenney, Nordman and Reising. Others: Sheriff Brian VanVickle (left at 4:10), Treasurer Linda Beck and IT Assistant Marko Kozovic.
2. Approval of Minutes – October 13, 2020: Motion by Sparrow to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Nordman. Roll call: Yes – Griffin, Janes, Kenney, Nordman, Sparrow, Reising, Finfrock. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: None
4. Reports of Committees
Personnel & Salary: None
Road and Bridge: None
Judiciary & Circuit Clerk: None
County IT: None
Supervisor of Assessment, Planning & Zoning: Multiple items
HEW, Solid Waste & Veterans: 2 appointments
County Facilities: None
County Security – Sheriff & Coroner: None
State’s Attorney, Court Services – Focus House: 1 appointment
Long Range & Strategic Planning: Bills, Change Order & project update
Finance & Insurance: 1 Resolution & 2 Ordinances
Agriculture: None
Workplace Safety: None
Board Presentation Requests: Health Dept. Administrator Auman
Other: None
5. Old Business
Update on Tower Status: Finfrock stated they are working on the deed.
Public Defender’s Office: Judge Hanson has hired the Public Defender and they are working on the logistics.
Landfill: Rypkema explained that the Village of Creston and City of Rochelle are modifying their Host Agreements with Waste Connections; he will have more information next month.
Grant Specialist: Finfrock stated he has received an Estimate of Cost.
Purchasing Policy: Finfrock is working on the Ordinance and will have the State’s Attorney review it.
Cure Act for Local Government: Nordman stated we have received the first round of payout and waiting on the second. Beck is working on the third submittal.
6. New Business
Exelon Discussion: Finfrock stated they had a meeting with the other entities involved and it was suggested that each look at a possible property tax reduction. Sparrow stated Exelon would like to see Ogle County taxes be comparable to Braidwood. Discussion was held.
Other Business: None
7. Comments/Suggestions from Committee Members/Department Heads: Finfrock thanked everyone for their service and help.
8. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Finfrock adjourned. Time: 4:31 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/Executive/2020/Executive%20Committee%20Minutes%20November.pdf
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