DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Board met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center’s Gathertorium on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Chair Willis called the meeting to order, and the Clerk called the roll. Those present were Board Members Kathy Lampkins, Jim Luebke, Terri Mann-Lamb, Joe Marcinkowski, Stewart Ogilvie, Jerry Osland, Michelle Pickett, Chris Porterfield, Amber Quitno, Ellingsworth Webb, Tim Bagby, Scott Campbell, Mary Cozad, Rukisha Crawford, Patrick Deutsch, Meryl Domina, Laurie Emmer, Vice-Chair John Frieders, Ben Haier, Savannah Ilenikhena, and Chair Suzanne Willis. Those absent were Maureen Little, Roy Plote, and Rhonda Henke. A quorum was established with twenty-one Members present and three absent.

Lampkins led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

It was moved by Ilenikhena and seconded by Emmer to approve the agenda as presented. Voice Vote

Chair Willis called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Crawford moved to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2023 County Board Meeting and the September 27, 2023 Special County Board Meeting. Lampkins seconded the motion. Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of both sets of minutes. The motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

Employee Service Awards – October 2023

The Board recognized and congratulated the following County Employee for their service to DeKalb County Government: Fifteen Years: Tamea Anderson – Veterans Assistance Commission.

In regards to the pending sale of the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb County Administrator Brian Gregory reported that the Buyers’ cure period under the contracts expired end of the day Monday, and Buyer’s counsel indicated the Buyers were not going to cure. As such, the contracts are terminated, the Buyers were so notified, and demand is being made for the release of the earnest money from the escrow to the County.

Henke and Plote arrived. There were now twenty-three Board Members present and one absent.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Anna Wilhelmi, Earlville, expressed that she was excited that the County will be retaining ownership of the DCRNC. She encouraged the Board to use the tools that the DCRNC has to build a plan in order for the facility to prosper again. She reminded them of the new TCU Wing that needs furniture and what kind of revenue that could bring in. She also stressed how important it will be to build back the facility’s reputation and partner with the hospital.

Janet Berkes, DeKalb, questioned if the Board understood what exactly they were being asked to vote on tonight in Resolution R2023-103. She expressed that the Resolution and the background materials were not clear on the County’s website.

Steve Duchrow, DeKalb, thanked Jordan Healthcare and DCRNC Administrator Becker for their continued effort in trying to look forward and find ways to keep the DCRNC going in the right direction. He also proposed many questions to the County Board Members to continue to look into. Some questions were why the census has not increased at the facility, why contracts had not been renewed earlier to continue to bring in more revenue, and why the TCU has not been opened to bring new patients from the hospital into the facility.

Madelyn Nelson, DeKalb, expressed that she is pleased that the DCRNC is moving forward as a County-owned facility. She also wants to ensure that the facility continues to have proper oversight and that the Board is doing all that they can to provide the Home with the proper tools to prosper.

APPOINTMENTS MotionIt was moved by Webb and seconded by Porterfield to approve the following appointments:

DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board:

• Carol Sherman reappointed for a three-year term beginning December 1, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

• Toni Krull reappointed for a three-year term beginning December 1, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

• Steve Lux reappointed for a three-year term beginning December 1, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Housing Authority of DeKalb County: Michelle Bringas appointed for a five-year term beginning November 1, 2023 and expiring October 31, 2028.

Shabbona Community Fire Protection District: Steve Klopfenstein appointed to fill a three year term expiring April 30, 2026.

Emergency Telephone Systems Board (E911): Joe Rood appointed to fill a four-year term ending December 31, 2025.

Voice Vote

The motion was carried by voice vote.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING, ZONING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Ordinance O2023-024: An Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone a 6.76-Acre Property Located at 1810 State Route 64, in Mayfield Township From A-1, Agricultural District to PD-C, Planned Development Commercial District

Motion

Mann-Lamb moved that the DeKalb County Board does hereby approve a Zoning Map Amendment, with conditions, to Tim and Julie Suter, for the rezoning of a 6.76-acre property located at 1810 State Route 64, in Mayfield Township from A-1, Agricultural District to PD-C, Planned Development Commercial District in order to allow for the establishment and operation of a pickleball facility, on the subject property. Lampkins seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Willis called for a roll call vote on the motion. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2023-097: A Resolution Awarding a Three-Year Contract for Professional Cleaning Services for County Facilities to Citywide Building Maintenance of Itasca, Illinois, in the Amount of $360,883.10

Motion

Webb moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby awards a three-year contract for professional cleaning services for county facilities to Citywide Building Maintenance of Itasca, Illinois, in the amount of $360,883.10. Emmer seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Willis called for a roll call vote on the motion. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

Resolution R2023-098: A Resolution Awarding a Three-Year Contract for Generator Preventative Maintenance Service to Rush Power Systems, LLC of Belvidere, Illinois, in the Amount of $70,117.06

Motion

Webb moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby awards a three-year contract for generator preventative maintenance services to Rush Power Systems, LLC of Belvidere, Illinois, in the amount of $70,117.06. Luebke seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Willis called for a roll call vote on the motion. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Resolution R2023-099: A Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chair to Execute a Deed of Conveyance for Parcel Number 13-35-201-009, Located in Shabbona, Illinois, to Gary Lintereur, in the Amount of $5,100.00

Motion

Campbell moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to execute a Deed of Conveyance for parcel number 13-35-201-009, located in Shabbona, Illinois, to Gary Lintereur, in the amount of $5,100.00. Mann-Lamb seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote

Chair Willis called for a roll call vote on the motion as presented. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

Resolution R2023-100: A Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chair to Execute a Deed of Conveyance for Parcel Number 11-03-176-001, Located in DeKalb, Illinois, to Alicia Angelica Panganiban and Daniel Panganiban, in the Amount of $927.00

Motion

Campbell moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to execute a Deed of Conveyance for parcel number 11-03-176-001, located in DeKalb, Illinois, to Alicia Angelica Panganiban and Daniel Panganiban, in the amount of $927.00. Mann-Lamb seconded the motion as presented.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion as presented. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

Resolution R2023-101: A Resolution Approving the Payment of County Claims for October 2023, and Off-Cycle Claims Paid During the Previous Month, Including All Claims for Travel, Meals, and Lodging, in the Amount of $7,386,347.43

Motion

Campbell moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves the payment of claims for this month, and the off-cycle claims paid during the previous month, including all claims for travel, meals, and lodging, in the amount of $7,386,347.43. Webb seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote

Chair Willis asked for a roll call vote on the motion to approve the October 2023 Claims. Those voting aye were Board Members Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. None were opposed. The motion carried 23-0-1.

Reports of County Officials

Motion

Campbell moved to accept and place on file the following Reports of County Officials:

1. Cash & Investments in County Banks – September 2023

2. Public Defender’s Report – September 2023

3. Adult & Juvenile Monthly Reports – September 2023

4. Pretrial Report – September 2023

5. Sheriff’s Jail Report – September 2023

6. Building Permits & Construction Reports – September 2023

Webb seconded the motion.

Voice VoteThe Chair requested a voice vote to accept the Reports of County Officials as presented. The motion carried.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ordinance O2023-25: An Ordinance Granting a Cable Television Franchise to Comcast of California/Colorado/Illinois/Indiana/Michigan, LLC

Motion

Vice-Chair Frieders moved that the County Board of DeKalb County hereby grants a cable television franchise to Comcast of California/Colorado/Illinois/Indiana/Michigan, LLC (the Franchisee) in accordance with the Franchise Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A," for the term set forth in said Franchise Agreement. Mann-Lamb seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Willis called for a roll call vote on the motion as presented. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

Resolution R2023-102: A Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Three Para-Transit Vehicles from Central States Bus Sales, LLC of Oswego, Illinois, in the Amount of $344,250 Motion

Vice-Chair Frieders moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby awards the purchase of three para-transit vehicles from Central States Bus Sales, LLC of Oswego, Illinois, for the Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois, in the total amount of $344,250. Plote seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 23-0-1.

Mann-Lamb left the meeting. There were now twenty-two Members present and two absent.

Resolution R2023-103: A Resolution Approving Amendments to the FY2024 Preliminary Budget Motion

Vice-Chair Frieders moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves Exhibit “A” to this Resolution, which includes amendments to the FY2024 Preliminary Budget that were prepared at the direction of the Executive Committee to reflect the sale of the DCRNC not occurring during FY2023 and thereby creates a twelve-month budget for the DCRNC proprietary fund in FY2024 that does not rely on internal borrowing to cover the anticipated budget deficit. Emmer seconded the motion.

County Administrator Brian Gregory further outlined the options that were presented to the Board that would close the $2 million to $2.6 million expected loss associated with the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, which is based on a combination of the loss projected for FY23 and recent improvements. The full explanation and options are attached to these minutes.

Motion to Amend

Campbell moved to approve the attached “Option 2” with the addition of funding the County HR Position. He noted this would allow the County to continue to “hold the line” on the property tax levy (assumption of 6% EAV increase) but to also fund a very necessary County position. This option would provide $2,465,000. Luebke seconded the motion.

Subsidiary Motion

Bagby moved to leave the County’s property tax levy as currently proposed (the proposed levy would see an increase in the average EAV of 6.50% for existing tax payers and 4.84% of new EAV. The County’s tax rate is expected to decrease by 7.5% to $0.89798.), defer the HR position, not defer the Specialized Attorney position, defer EHM/Corrections position for six months, and take an additional $701,250 (total of $835,750) from the Courthouse Expansion Fund to create $2.6 million. Vice-Chair Frieders seconded.

The Board discussed the options before them as well as what Jordan Healthcare’s business plan (Plan B) may entail in order to potentially bring the DCRNC to a breakeven point by the end of 2025. The Board discussed that it may be best to hear that plan before making any major budget decisions. It was also noted that the Board will likely be adjusting their FY2024 Budget Process by approving the County’s final Levy and Budget at their December 20th County Board Meeting as opposed to the November 15th Meeting.

Motion to Withdrawal

Bagby withdrew his motion. As original seconder, Vice-Chair Frieders agreed. Motion was withdrawn.

Motion to Withdrawal

Campbell withdrew his motion. As original seconder, Luebke agreed. Motion was withdrawn.

Motion to Refer

Campbell moved to Refer Resolution R2023-103 to the Finance Committee for consideration following Jordan Healthcare’s business plan presentation. Bagby seconded.

Voice Vote

Chair Willis called for a voice vote on the motion to Refer the Resolution to Finance Committee. The motion carried.

Resolution R2023-104: A Resolution Authorizing the Disbursement of Retention Bonus Program Funds to the Employees of the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center

Motion

Vice-Chair Frieders moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes retention bonus program funds to be disbursed at the end of the sale process- whether or not the sale is consummated - to every DCRNC employee that maintained employment with the County from the effective date of Resolution R2022-192 through the final day of the sale process (October 18, 2023). Bagby seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion. Those Board Members voting aye were Lampkins, Luebke, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 22-0-2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session; For the Purpose of Discussing Collective Bargaining. Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5ILCS 120/2 (cV2)

Motion

Marcinkowski moved to enter into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining pursuant to 5 ELCS 120/2 (c)(2). Ilenikhena seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session. Those voting aye were Board Members Lampkins, Luebke, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, Porterfield, Quitno, Webb, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Ilenikhena, and Chair Willis. The motion carried 22-0-2.

The Board Members entered back into Open Session at 8:59 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Ilenikhena moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Luebke seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The motion to adjourn the meeting carried.

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