Ogle County Finance, Revenue & Insurance Committee met Nov. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Sparrow called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Present: Finfrock. Present via audio: Nordman, Smith, Typer and Whalen. Others: Treasurer Linda Beck, Sheriff Brian VanVickle and IT Assistant Marko Kozovic. Others via audio: County Clerk & Recorder Laura J. Cook and Adam Heal with Crum Halsted Agency. Absent: Youman.
2. Approval of Minutes – October 13 & 20, 2020 – Motion by Nordman to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Smith. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: Sheriff VanVickle informed the Committee about an upgrade to his mobile phone app. A company that has a product that would offer a lot more approached him and it contains COVID information. This would be submitted for reimbursement through the CURES Act. It is a substantial upgrade and all departments could utilize it. The cost for 3 years is approximately $35,940. Nordman pointed out that the County would have to cover the cost until reimbursement is received.
4. Approval of Bills
County Clerk: $9,681.34. Motion by Smith, 2nd by Typer. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
Treasurer: $6,838.70. Motion by Smith, 2nd by Finfrock. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
Finance: $2,114.00. Motion by Whalen, 2nd by Smith. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
Department Claims: County Clerk - $1,533.74. Motion by Smith that the Department Claims have been reviewed, 2nd by Nordman. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
5. Insurance
Health Insurance and Aggregate report:.84 loss ratio.
Property Casualty – CIRMA Update: Sparrow stated the Property & Liability Insurance renewal came in at $294,626 compared to $259,244 last year. Motion by Finfrock to accept the renewal with CIRMA, 2nd by Whalen. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding looking for outside bids.
Insurance Program Review: Mr. Heal gave his presentation on the ICRMT renewal for Workers Compensation. Premium renewal is at $261,594 compared to $272,800 last year. Motion by Finfrock to accept the Workers Compensation renewal at $261,594, 2nd by Whalen. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
6. Department Reports: County Clerk Cook stated Election Day went fairly well; phones were very busy. As election results came in, they noticed an issue with the 90th State Representative District results. She consulted with the Illinois State Board of Elections and later determined it was a programing error. They are currently re-tabulating all the ballots. Typer commended Cook on her work for this busy election.
Treasurer Beck stated the final tax distribution will be on the 18th. She stated we have received $223,000 in the first round of payouts for the CURES Act and waiting on the second.
7. Budget Review: Sparrow briefly went through the budget report.
8. Old Business: None
9. New Business
Budget Amendment: Beck explained the amendments. Motion by Smith to approve as presented, 2nd by Finfrock. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
FSA Amendment: Beck explained the amendment; it is for the Dependent Care accounts. It only affects 2 employees and will allow them to be reimbursed their unused contributions due to COVID. Motion by Typer to approve as presented, 2nd by Smith. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
Hiring Freeze Position Review – New Requests: None
10. Other Business: Beck went over the few changes she has made to the FY2021 Budget & Appropriations. Motion by Typer to approve as presented, 2nd by Nordman. Roll call: Yes – Finfrock, Nordman, Smith, Typer, Whalen, Sparrow. Motion carried.
11. Closed Session: None
12.Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Sparrow adjourned the meeting. Time: 3:42 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/Finance%20and%20Insurance/2020/Finance%20and%20Insurance%20Committee%20Minutes%20November.pdf
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