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LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES OF January 11th, 2007 MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OPENING
Chairman Flott called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Pontiac City Hall at 115 W. Howard St., Pontiac, Illinois.
Chair Flott reported that former member Robert “Bob” Jones passed away at 10:35am today. His visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 – 7:00p.m. at the Martin-Burke Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Monday, January 15th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Pontiac.
Arnold Natzke provided the invocation. Roger Wahls led the Pledge of Allegiance
The Clerk called roll, with the following members present: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Also Present: County Clerk Kristy Masching, Judge Harold Frobish, Mike Scavotto-MPA, Scott Gima-MPA, Highway Engineer David Winters, Zoning Administrator-Chuck Schopp, Probation/Court Services Director-Mike Shaughnessy and Treasurer-Barb Sear
Judge Frobish was present to swear-in Eldon Ruff, as the newest member of the Board. Ruff was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Harold “Pink” Lyons. Chairman Flott welcomed Eldon Ruff and invited him to address the board. Ruff was escorted to his seat by Vietti & Fairfield. He will be serving on the following committees: Election, Rules & Legislation, Veterans and Highway.
AGENDA & APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Flott asked for approval of the agenda. Motion by Weller, second by Goembel to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
Chair Flott called for approval of the December 4th, & December 18th, 2006 minutes. Motion by Deninger, second by Thompson to approve the December 4th & 18th, 2006 minutes. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve all items on the consent agenda by Kirkton, second by Holz. A. Approval of Bills MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Committee Chair Goembel introduced David Winters, who reviewed items on the Consent Agenda. I. Resolutions: · Resolution to appropriate $800,000 from County MFT Fund for 2007 county highway maintenance. · Resolution to appropriate $10,000 from County MFT Fund and $215,000 from County Matching Tax Fund for re-construction of CH27 (4-H Park Road) from Motorola Drive to IL Rte. 23, Section 06-00175-04-FP II. Quarterly Report: · 4th Quarter FY06 Motion to approve the item #1 resolutions and the 4th Quarter report on the consent agenda by Goembel, second by Franey. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Other Board Action Items: I. Resolution: · Resolution requesting consent of the Department of Transportation to the Reappointment of the Incumbent as County Engineer. Motion to approve the resolution requesting consent of the Department of Transportation to the reappointment of the incumbent as County Engineer by Goembel, second by Franey. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
AG & ZONING Zoning Administrator Schopp reported on Zoning Case SF-2-06, final plat of the one lot Wilson Subdivision in Section 25 of Avoca Township. This area is east of the Gould Christmas Tree Farm. Both the Regional Planning Commission and the Ag & Zoning committee recommend this for board approval. Motion to approve Livingston County Zoning Case SF-2-06, final plat of one lot Wilson Subdivision by Goembel, second by Deany. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Chuck also commented that the small flare at the Landfill has been replaced with an enclosed flare. The County has also received draft copies of the modernized flood maps, which the Department of Natural Resources has been working on for over a year. They may be viewed at the Zoning Office, with a public hearing to be scheduled around the first of February.
The committee also discussed the following issues: the odor problem at the landfill; wind energy systems and the possibility of touring an ethanol plant in Rochelle.
FINANCE Chair Woodburn stated that item b. 2007 McLean County Juvenile Detention Contract was on hold pending approval from the State’s Attorney’s office.
Mike Shaughnessy was present to answer questions relating to the 2007 Annual Plan for the Probation & Court Services Department. This plan is submitted to the Supreme Court Administrative Office for approval in order to receive certain salary reimbursements. It outlines duties and salaries of the staff at the County Probation Department. Successful programs, which have been implemented, were developed from the statistics gathered during the past forty years. Motion by Woodburn, second by Goembel for the Livingston County Board’s acknowledgement of the FY 2007 Annual Probation Plan. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Treasurer Sear reported on the proposed payment schedule for the Pro-Active Unit. She proposed a pro-rated amount for 2006 based on when the contracts were signed. She was also asking for approval, to pay 2007 payments at the beginning of each quarter. Motion by Woodburn, second by Weller to authorize the Treasurer to dispense funds for the 2006 Pro-Active unit based on when the contracts were signed and to pay the 2007 payments quarterly, at the beginning of the quarter. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Chair Woodburn briefed the members on the proposed amendment to the hiring freeze policy (enacted in 2004). This amendment would allow department directors to hire replacement employees without making a formal request to the Personnel and Finance committees, as long as there is no impact on salary or salary classification. New job positions, salary increases and job classification changes would not be exempt and would need to be presented at their appropriate committee(s). Motion by Woodburn, second by Franey to amend the Hiring Freeze Policy, so that Department Directors no longer need to present requests for replacement employees that have no impact on salary or salary classifications. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott Nayes: Kirkton Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
PUBLIC PROPERTY Chair Knudsen stated that the roof on the south side of the Courthouse would need to be repaired, as some damage had been done during the remodeling. It is estimated to cost about $20,000., and will wait until next year’s budget, unless there is a need to proceed sooner. He also reported that the Circuit Clerk’s remodeling project is underway, with final costs not determined at this time. The review of the capital expenditure projects will be reviewed at the February meeting.
Chair Knudsen reviewed the proposed contract with Vanguard/Mid American for the purchase of electricity. They are also our supplier for natural gas. The contract has been reviewed by the State’s Attorney’s office and is estimated to save the county over $20,000 over a seventeen month period. The proposed rates would be locked in for 24 months. This contract would provide services for all county buildings except Livingston Manor. The second billing, for the Manor is estimated to save $9,000 over the 24-month period. Discussion followed with Chris Landstrom present to answer questions. Motion by Knudsen, second by Franey that the proposed agreement with Vanguard/Mid American, to buy electricity for Livingston County and Livingston Manor be approved.. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: Koerner, Fairfield Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Chair Knudsen also commented that quotes were being accepted for replacement of the balcony railing on the backside of the Bank facility. A tour of the county’s storage areas had also been conducted.
SHERIFF, JAIL & LICENSE Chair Wahls presented the Sheriff’s Semi-Annual Report. Motion by Deninger, second by Fairfield to accept Sheriff McCarty’s Semi-Annual Report. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Knudsen, Ruff, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nayes: None Absent: Holt, Rapp, Weber
Chair Wahls reported that on December 12th, 2006 the Sheriff’s Dept. began oversight of the dispatching of 911 ETSB Board. Lisa Martin was hired as the new Manager of Communications.
NURSING HOME Chair Natzke reported the following: December census=78; not requesting cash advancements for December or January; OSF St. James will no longer provide therapy service effective December 30th, 2006, management firm is requesting bids; IDPH survey conducted early December with only a few minor deficiencies; and egress doors are in operation.
Chairman Flott presented the “Timeline-Livingston County Involvement in Nursing Home Care”. At tonight’s meeting, MPA will present the Market Study to the full Board for the first time. Board members will not be expected to answer questions at this time, as this is the first time they will be seeing it. Board members and public will be able to ask questions after the presentation, relating to the study. The study will also be posted (Friday-Jan 12) on the county’s website: www.livingstoncounty-il.org. Town meetings will be held throughout the county, for public input at the following locations and dates (6:30-8:30p.m.): Monday-January 29, Flanagan Comm. Bldg; Tuesday-January 30-Pontiac High School Auditorium; Wednesday-January 31, Dwight High School Auditorium; and Thursday-February 1, Forrest Public Library. The Board will hold two work sessions strictly for the Nursing Home and related issues on: February 13th and 27th (at the Public Safety Complex basement). The regular board meeting on February 15th, will address all other business excluding the Nursing Home. At the March 15th meeting, at City Hall, Nursing Home issues (motions) for Board consideration will be presented.
There was a break from 7:45p.m. until 8:00p.m.
David Heath introduced Mike Scavatto, President of MPA and Scott Gima, Vice-President of MPA who presented their “Market Study & Demand Analysis” report to the Board. Management Performance Associates (MPA) is currently under contract to operate and manage Livingston Manor. Stated objectives that the board asked to be addressed were: provide population and household income projections for Livingston County and analyze their implications for the future of long-term care services for Livingston County; interpret trends in long-term care versus the current and projected markets for Livingston County and its environs; Assess the market shares and operating positions of other providers in and about the Livingston County service area; and provide our recommendations about existing and future capacity in the Livingston County market area. They also reported the following trends and options currently offered in the long-term care industry: the number of seniors in nursing homes has declined steadily since 1999; the elderly are utilizing home care longer, campus-like retirement communities emphasizing aging-in-place, specialized dementia care facilities and assisted living facilities. Consumers, insurance companies and government agencies want to delay admissions to skilled nursing facilities due to the higher cost involved with nursing homes. They also addressed Livingston County’s population trend and the availability of nursing home beds already in the county. The trend has been a population shift from rural to urban areas. Some of their conclusions are: the senior citizen population is stable; 60% of the population has shifted to the City of Pontiac; 59% of nursing home beds are located in Pontiac; ¼ of all beds in the County are shelter care (which has declined from 56% to 38.5% since 2001); Livingston Manor receives 60% of its resident admissions from Pontiac; skilled occupancies declined in 2005 to an all time low; Livingston Manor has the highest Medicaid market share of 29% in 2005; there is excess capacity in shelter care, but not in skilled nursing; the shift of Medicaid residents from the Manor to other homes will not create positive financial results; with the exception of Asta Care & Fairview Haven, most of the other nursing homes are struggling financially; and a shakeout of nursing home providers would create an insufficiency of skilled beds in the County. Their conclusion is that the market for shelter care continues to weaken and that those facilities providing shelter care service are unlikely to continue doing so without extra financial support. They believe that Livingston County should consider replacing Livingston Manor in a bed configuration that is approximately equal to the current average daily census plus 10 percent. The replacement facility should be the result of a re-positioning effort where size and services target the changing long-term care market. They do not believe Assisted Living to be a threat to skilled nursing. They emphasize that Livingston Manor is in a good position to continue its mission and improve its financial performance.
INSURANCE Chair Kirkton commented on the following: received new IPRF Safety Grant application for $20,900.; rates for auto liability decreased approximately $20,000.; and recommended to decline terrorism coverage. Motion by Kirkton, second by Goembel to decline the terrorism insurance. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
PERSONNEL
Chair Shafer stated that the committee had authorized Linda Daniels-Human Resource Specialist to participate in a state-wide county survey of salaries and benefit information. Those participating in the study will receive a free copy of the final report.
ELECTION, RULES & LEGISLATION No report.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Vice-Chair Wahls reported on the following item: heard a presentation from STL on assessing the county’s IT needs with a discovery analysis, and are pursuing future presentations from surrounding local vendors.
VETERANS Chair Thompson reported that trips were down due to the holidays.
PUBLIC HEALTH Chair Holz reported that Caterpillar awarded Future’s a $25,000 grant for the construction of a bus garage.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS Chairman Flott- Alina Hartley will start in her new position as Administrative Resource Specialist next week.
Discussion was held regarding Robert “Bob” Jones funeral. Bob Weller will contact Mike Burke to make arrangements for Board members to sit together at the funeral.
Natzke asked that all Board members try to attend as many of the Town meetings to hear the comments from the public. Jerry Beyer will provide a sound system for the town meetings.
A thank you was read from Kathy Kallas (Mental Health Dept.) for the memorial to St. Mary’s Church, in memory of her mother (Janet Roche).
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. on motion by Goembel, second by Knudsen. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
BILL FLOTT, CHAIRMAN
Attest:
________________________________ County Clerk
LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES OF December 18th, 2006, Special MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OPENINGTemporary Chair Natzke introduced Permanent County Board Chairman Bill Flott. Chairman Flott was escorted to his seat by Woodburn and Deany.
Chairman Flott called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. in the County Board Room at the Courthouse at 112 W. Madison St., Pontiac, Illinois.
Roger Wahls provided the invocation. Jon Goembel led the Pledge of Allegiance
The Clerk called roll, with the following members present: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Holt, Deany, Knudsen, Rapp, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Absent: Weber, Lyons, Fairfield
AGENDA & APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Flott asked that Public Comment and Special Recognition be added to the agenda before the break. Motion by Holz, second by Knudsen to approve the amended agenda. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
Chair Flott called for approval of the November 16th, 2006 minutes. Motion by Goembel, second by Franey to approve the amended agenda. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
PERSONNEL Chair Shafer presented information on the Board Office Administration position regarding Alina Hartley. The Personnel committee recommends the creation of the C12-Administrative Resource Specialist job description. Motion by Knudsen, second by Weller to approve the Administrative Resource Specialist as presented. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE. Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Holt, Deany, Knudsen, Rapp, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nays: None Absent: Weber, Lyons, Fairfield
Chair Shafer stated that the committee was recommending that Saturday, February 17th, 2007 be approved as the date for the Employee Appreciation Dinner at the Dwight Country Mansion. Motion by Shafer, second by Thompson to approve the Employee Appreciation Dinner at the Dwight Country Mansion on February 17th, 2007. Discussion followed with the following items being noted: the snow date would be February 23rd, 2007; and the drawing would be for employees only, Board members and spouses, as well as Dept. Heads and their spouses, would be excluded. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE. Ayes: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Holt, Deany, Knudsen, Rapp, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nays: None Absent: Weber, Lyons, Fairfield
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEESChair Flott reported that he concurred with the Committee on Committees recommendations and that the list was on their desks. Additional ad-hoc committees would be appointed as the need arises.
SHERIFF, JAIL & LICENSE Chair Wahls reported that the relocated 911 center had handled the recent snow/ice storm incident without any major problems. Corrective measures were made, when a malfunction occurred in a transfer box to a generator, after electricity was restored. Some communication ability was lost when a few repeater towers went down due to the ice storm.
BOARD MEMBER VACANCY Chair Flott reported that he had received Harold “Pink” Lyon’s resignation, effective immediately. He explained that he would use the traditional method of allowing the precinct committeemen from District #1, to participate in the process. Candidates may contact either Flott or Republican Central Committee Chairman Rob Foltz. Interested candidates should submit short biographies by January 5th. A meeting will be held on January 8th to conduct interviews, with the appointment being confirmed prior to January 11th.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION & PUBLIC COMMENT Jeanne Rapp was honored for her service as Livingston County Board Chairman from 2002-2006. She was presented with a plaque; cake and coffee were also served in honor of this accomplishment.
Current employees and current patient’s family members were present to voice their concerns over negative changes being made at the Livingston Manor Nursing Home.
There was a recess from 6:45 – 7:10 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Thompson, second by Franey to move into executive session pursuant to: 5ILCS 120/2 (c)(2)-Collective Negotiating Matters and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21)-Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Holz, Borngasser, Koerner, Holt, Deany, Knudsen, Rapp, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Flott, Kirkton Nays: None Absent: Vietti, Weber, Lyons, Fairfield
Executive Session commenced at 7:10 p.m. Open session resumed at 8:15 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSIONMotion by Woodburn, second by Goembel to approve the opening of the following minutes: August 16, 2001; April 17, 2003; July 17, 2003 Labor Relations; July 17, 2003 Pending & Threatened Litigation; August 14, 2003; September 11, 2003 Labor Relations; September 11, 2003 Litigation; October 16, 2003; November 13, 2003; January 15, 2004; February 14, 2004; April 15, 2004; May 13, 2004; June 17, 2004; July 15, 2004; August 12, 2004; September 16, 2004; October 14, 2004; December 16, 2004; December 20, 2004; January 13, 2005; February 17, 2005; May 12, 2005; June 16, 2005; and October 13, 2005. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. on motion by Goembel, second by Franey. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 11th, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
BILL FLOTT, CHAIRMAN
Attest:
________________________________ County Clerk
LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES OF December 4, 2006, Organizational MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OPENINGCounty Clerk Kristy Masching called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. in the County Board Room at the Courthouse at 112 W. Madison St., Pontiac, Illinois.
Frank Deninger provided the invocation. Tim Shafer led the Pledge of Allegiance
The Clerk called roll of the held over board members, with the following members present: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Kirkton, Rapp Absent: None Also Present: State’s Attorney Tom Brown and Attorney Tom Blakeman
Clerk Masching called for nominations for a temporary chairman. Motion by Wahls, second by Knudsen to nominate Arnold Natzke as temporary Chairman. Motion by Kirkton, second by Woodburn to close nominations. Motion to close nominations carried with all ayes on voice vote.
Temporary Chair Natzke appointed (three members of the held over board) Wahls-Dist #1, Thompson-Dist #2 and Spafford-Dist #3, for the Credentials Committee. The appointed members met with Clerk Masching from 6:08p.m. until 6:18p.m., to review the elected board members credentials. Dick Spafford reported that the committee examined the election results and found the credentials to be in order.
Judge Frobish was present to swear-in the re-elected sitting members, as well as the two new Board members (Holt & Koerner).
Clerk Masching called roll of the entire board, with the following present: Vietti, Weller, Goembel, Deninger, Flott, Borngasser, Koerner, Holz, Deany, Knudsen, Holt, Weber, Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford,Wahls, Rapp and Kirkton Absent: None
Temporary Chair Natzke welcomed the two new members, Daryl Holt & Bruce Koerner and invited them to address the board. Holt was escorted to his seat by Heath & Rapp, with Koerner being escorted to his seat by Knudsen & Vietti.
Temporary Chair Natzke called for nominations for the permanent Board Chairman. Motion by Weber, second by Borngasser to nominate Bill Fairfield. Motion by Knudsen, second by Goembel to nominate Bill Flott. Motion by Spafford, second by Deninger to close nominations. Motion to close nominations carried with all ayes on voice vote. Flott was elected the new County Board Chairman. Roll call was taken with each member responding with the candidate’s name they were voting for as follows: Fairfield (11): Vietti, Weller, Deninger, Borngasser, Koerner, Deany, Weber, Lyons, Fairfield, Spafford, Kirkton Flott (13): Goembel, Flott, Holz, Knudsen, Holt, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Thompson, Wahls, Rapp
Newly elected Chairman Flott did not conduct the rest of the meeting, due to a change in the law. Attorney Blakeman stated that according to a change to statute 55ILCS 5/2-3007 (confirmed with the AG’s office) the Chairman’s term would commence the third Monday of the month following the month of election. Discussion followed, with his suggestions being: temporary Chair Natzke conduct rest of meeting; cancel the December 5th meeting, one-third of the board members could call for a special meeting on December 18th; and informally begin work on members for committees and their chairmen.
Temporary Chair Natzke called for nominations for the permanent Board Vice-Chairman. Motion by Kirkton, second by Franey to nominate Jon Goembel. Motion by Woodburn, second by Knudsen to close nominations. Motion to close nominations carried with all ayes on voice vote. Jon Goembel was elected as Board Vice-Chairman.
Chair Flott thanked the Board and stated that he looks forward to a seamless transition. He believes in the committee system and doesn’t anticipate big changes in the committees or chairs. He believes that the future of the Nursing Home is the biggest issue facing the board.
Discussion was held regarding what formal action could be taken at this time. Motion by Knudsen, second by Goembel to cancel the Tuesday, December 5th Board meeting. Motion carried with all ayes on voice vote. The Clerk will inform the Board of a special meeting later in December.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. on motion by Franey, second by Holz. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
ARNOLD NATZKE, TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Attest:
________________________________ County Clerk
LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES OF November 16, 2006, MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OPENINGBoard Chair Jeanne Rapp called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. in the Pontiac City Hall at 115 W. Howard St., Pontiac, Illinois.
Frank Deninger provided the invocation. Tim Shafer led the Pledge of Allegiance
The Clerk called roll, with the following members present: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Weller, Kirkton, Deninger, Flott, Deany, Vietti, Sellmyer, Goembel, Jones, Holz, Borngasser, Knudsen, Rapp, Weber Absent: None
Also Present: County Clerk Kristy Masching, Zoning Administrator-Chuck Schopp, State’s Attorney Tom Brown, Treasurer Barbara Sear and Highway Engineer David Winters
AGENDA & APPROVAL OF MINUTESChair Rapp called for approval of the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda by Holz, second by Lyons. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
Rapp called for approval of the October 12th, 2006 minutes. Clerk Masching noted that the minutes should be revised to say that the “meeting was recessed instead of adjourned”. Motion to approve the revised minutes of the October 12th, 2006 meeting by Deninger, second by Thompson. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES ON VOICE VOTE.
PRESENTATIONS Chairman Rapp presented Laura Sellmyer with a plaque and a Resolution of Appreciation for her service as a Livingston County Board Member from 2002-2006. Motion by Rapp, second by Flott to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Laura L. Sellmyer, as a member of the County Board from 2002-2006. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Weller, Kirkton, Deninger, Flott, Deany, Vietti, Sellmyer, Goembel, Jones, Holz, Borngasser, Knudsen, Rapp, Weber Nays: None Absent: None
Chairman Rapp presented Robert “Bob” Jones with a plaque and a Resolution of Appreciation for his service as a Livingston County Board Member from 1986 to 2006. Motion by Rapp, second by Vietti to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Robert “Bob” Jones, as a member of the County Board from 1986-2006. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Weller, Kirkton, Deninger, Flott, Deany, Vietti, Sellmyer, Goembel, Jones, Holz, Borngasser, Knudsen, Rapp, Weber Nays: None Absent: None CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve all items on the consent agenda by Kirkton, second by Goembel. A. Approval of Bills
MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Weller, Kirkton, Deninger, Flott, Deany, Vietti, Sellmyer, Goembel, Jones, Holz, Borngasser, Knudsen, Rapp, Weber Nays: None Absent: None Chairman Rapp re-ordered the agenda to move: Administative Committee-Proposal: 911/LivCom Reorganization Plan be presented at this point.
Dale Newsome, Chair of the Liv/Com ETSB Board presented information on the reorganization plan proposed for 911/LivCom. The proposal changes the management administration of dispatching (including supervision of Manager of Communications & Telecommunicators) to the Sheriff’s authority. The Manager of Communications will over see the telecommunicators on a daily basis; be responsible for the LivCom budget; have direct access to Sheriff when the need arises; and have the skills to fill in for absent telecommunicators. Telecommunicators will not be pulled from their positions to fill other positions within the Sheriff Department. The County Treasurer will manage all funds and accounts statutorily provided for (money derived from the land line monthly service charge fund & the wireless fee fund). LivCom will manage funds derived from contracts with emergency service agencies, which include the four major public entities (the County, Pontiac, Fairbury and Dwight). The Livingston County Clerk Bookkeeping Department will assume the bill paying and payroll processes. The payroll information will be submitted by the Sheriff’s Chief Deputy from data supplied to him by the Manger of Communications. Their fiscal year will be changed to coincide with the county fiscal year of December 1 – November 30. The 911 Board of Directors approved this plan and is asking the County Board to take formal action. Motion by Weller, second by Jones to approve reorganization of 911/LIVCOM and integrate it with various Livingston County Departments including but not limited to the County Clerk with regard to Bookkeeping; County Treasurer with regard to the receipt and management of funds; and Sheriff with regards to the management and administration of dispatching. All prior agreements with Emergency Telephone System Board not in conflict with this motion shall remain in force and effect. The question was called for unanimously by voice call vote. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Weller, Kirkton, Deninger, Deany, Vietti, Sellmyer, Goembel, Jones, Holz, Borngasser, Knudsen, Rapp, Weber Nays: None Abstain: Flott Absent: None
NURSING HOMEChair natzke presented one action item requesting a transfer of $160,000 from the Pontiac Landfill (Livingston Manor Construction Fund) to cover payroll (three payrolls in December) and other expenses. Motion by Naztke, second by Deninger to transfer $160,000 to Livingston Manor Nursing Home to cover payrolls and anticipated expenses from the Livingston Manor Construction Fund. A short discussion followed regarding the total amount of outstanding loans and the future consideration of calling these “loans” transfers instead of loans. Question was called to end debate, with motion passing unanimously on voice vote. MOTION CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Lyons, Woodburn, Shafer, Natzke, Heath, Franey, Fairfield, Thompson, Spafford, Wahls, Weller, Kirkton, Deninger, Flott, Deany, Vietti, Sellmyer, Jones, Holz, Borngasser, Knudsen, Rapp, Weber Nays: Goembel Absent: None
Chair Natzke reported on the following: census average-Nov 8=77; budget will reflect Fica/Ficamed, IMRF and insurance expenses of an estimated $50,000/month, but will not be paid by Nursing Home; and the Intergovernmental Transfer agreement rate for Medicaid will increase 10.8% to $107.66 per day. The Marketing Study will be presented to the Nursing Home Committee on or before December 1 (didn’t take into consideration that this is re-organizational year and that there would not be any committee meetings in December). The committee will present the study to the Board at their January meeting.
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Committee Chair Goembel introduced David Winters, who reviewed items on the Consent Agenda. I. Engineering Agreements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
