Rockford Sun

Winnebago County Board met Feb. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Chairman Chiarelli Called to Order the Regular Adjourned Meeting of the Winnebago County Board for Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

2. Board Member Lindmark gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Agenda Announcements: None.

4. Roll Call: 19 Present. 1 Absent. (Board Members Arena, Booker, Butitta, Crosby, Fellars, Goral, Guevara, Hoffman, Hanserd, Lindmark, McCarthy, McDonald, Penney, Salgado, Scrol, Sweeney, Tassoni, Thompson and Webster. (Board Member Nabors was absent.)

Board Member Nabors joined at 6:03 p.m.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, and

PROCLAMATIONS

5. Awards None

Presentations - None

Public Hearings - None

Public Participation- Rev. Earl Dotson, Sr., West Side Rockford Redevelopment, Pro

Nancy Edwardson - County Jail Room and Inmate Cash ATM, Con

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Chiarelli entertained a motion to approve the Minutes. Board Member Thompson made a motion to approve County Board Minutes of January 26, 2023 and layover County Board Minutes of February 9, 2023, seconded by Board Member Guevara. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Chairman Chiarelli entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda for February 23, 2023. Board Member Hoffman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the Raffle Report and Auditor's Report, seconded by Board Member Thompson. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

8. APPOINTMENTS

Appointments (Per County Board rules, Board Chairman Appointments require a 30 day layover unless there is a suspension of the rule).

Chairman Chiarelli read in Appointment items A. and B. (as listed below). Board Member Arena made a motion to suspend the rules on Item A. (as listed below), seconded by Board Member Webster. Motion to suspend was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present. Board Member Arena made a motion to approve Item A., seconded by Board Member Webster. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

A. Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB), Annual Compensation: None

1. Win-Bur-Sew Fire Protection District Chief David Loria (New Appointment), Winnebago, Illinois, February 2023 to February 2026

B. Extension Board

1. Aaron Booker (Reappointment), Pecatonica, Illinois, February 2023 to February 2025

2. Jim Webster (Reappointment), Rockton, Illinois, February 2023 to February 2025

3. Christopher Scrol (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, February 2023 to February 2025

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

9. Board Member Butitta read in for the first reading of Agenda Items 2. thru 13. (as listed below). Board Member Butitta made a motion to suspend the rules on Agenda Items 2. thru 13., seconded by Board Member Sweeney. Motion to suspend was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present. Board Member Butitta made a motion to approve Agenda Items 2. thru 13., seconded by Board Member Thompson. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

2. An Ordinance Abating the 2012C State Income Tax Alternate Bond Property Tax Levy for the year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

3. An Ordinance to Abate the 2016A Public Safety Sales Tax Alternative Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

4. An Ordinance to Abate the 2016D Public Safety Sales Tax Alternative Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

5. An Ordinance to Abate the 2016E Public Safety Sales Tax Alternate Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

6. An Ordinance to Abate the 2017C Tort Property Tax and Quarter Cent Sales Tax Alternative Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

7. An Ordinance Abating the Tax hereto Levied for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to Pay the Principle of and Interest on Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternative Revenue Source) Series 2018 of Winnebago County, Illinois to be Laid Over.

8. An Ordinance to Abate the 2020A Alternative Revenue Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

9. An Ordinance to Abate the 2020B Alternative Revenue Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

10. An Ordinance to Abate the General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021A Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

11. An Ordinance to Abate the General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021B Bond Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

12. An Ordinance to Abate the General Obligation Alternate Refunding Bonds (Public Safety Sale Tax Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022 Bonds Property Tax Levy for the Year 2022 Payable 2023 to be Laid Over.

13. An Ordinance Abating Special Tax Roll for 2022 Levy Year for Properties within the Special Service Area for the 139 Baxter Road County Water District Project to be Laid Over.

10. Board Member Butitta made a motion to approve a Resolution Modifying the Budget of an American Recovery Act Project for RP011 Animal Service Building Contingency, seconded by Board Member Crosby. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

11. Board Member Butitta read in for the first reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Budget for Inmate Medical Contract to be Laid Over.

12. Board Member Butitta read in a Resolution Authorizing Settlement of a Claim against the County of Winnebago entitled James Neal versus Winnebago County to be Laid Over.

ZONING COMMITTEE

13. Board Member Webster read in for the first reading of Z-01-23 A map amendment to rezone 5.0+- acres from the AG, Agricultural Priority District to the RA, Rural Agricultural Residential District (a sub-district of the RA District) for the property that is commonly known as 16843 Hartman Road, Davis, IL 61019 in Laona Township to be laid over.

14. Board Member Webster read in for the first reading of Z-02-23 A map amendment to rezone 1.99+- acres from the RR, Rural Residential District (a sub-district of the RA District) to the RE, Rural Estate Residential District (a sub-district of the RA District) for the property that is commonly known as 6499 Alice Lane, Rockton, Il 61072 in Shirland Township, District 2 to be laid over.

15. Board Member Webster made a motion to approve a Resolution calling for the Governor and General Assembly to Protect Local Control of Zoning and Land Use with regard to Commercial Solar Farms and Wind Power Energy Facilities (Wind Farms) (Illinois House Bill 4412/Public Act 102-1123), seconded by Board Member Guevara. Discussion by Board Members Goral, Webster, and Fellars. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

16. Board Member Sweeney made a motion to approve a Resolution Electing to Opt-In to the Illinois Electronics Recycling Program for Program 2024, seconded by Board Member Penney. Motion was approve by a unanimous vote of all members present.

Board Member Sweeney announced the Economic Development Committee will meet Monday, February 27th at 5:30 p.m.

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

17. No Report.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

18. No Report.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

19. Board Member Lindmark made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Amend Contract for Health Care Services for Detainees of the Juvenile Detention Center, seconded by Board Member McCarthy. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

20. Board Member Lindmark made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Amend Contract for Health Care Services for the Inmates of the Winnebago County Jail, seconded by Board Member Goral. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

21. Board Member Lindmark read in for the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Winnebago County Code of Ordinances Regarding Registration and Inoculation Requirements for Dogs and Cats to be Laid Over.

22. Finance Committee

23. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Board Member Butitta made a motion to approve an Ordinance for Approval of Budget Amendment for the Circuit Clerk Laid Over from February 9, 2023 Meeting, seconded by Board Member Crosby. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

B. Board Member Butitta made a motion to approve an Ordinance form Approval of a Budget Adjustment for the Sheriff's Office, seconded by Board Member Penney. Discussion by Board Member Butitta. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present.

Appointments

Board Member Sweeny made a motion to approve the Appointments listed below, seconded by Board Member Booker. Discussion by Board Members Butitta and Arena. Motion was approved by a voice vote. Board Member Butitta abstained.

A. River Bluff Board of Directors, Annual Compensation: None

1. Jim Knutson (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

2. Teresa Gobeli (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

3. Trent Brass (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

4. Bob Nieman (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

5. Jay Ferraro (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

6. Steve Schultz (New Appointment), Roscoe, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

7. Frank Perrecone (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, March 2023 to March 2027

8. Bernice Marinelli (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, Mach 2023 to March 2027

9. John Butitta (New Appointment), Rockford, Illinois, Mach 2023 to March

NEW BUSINESS

23. (Per County Board rules, passage will require a suspension of Board rules).

Board Member Salgado spoke of the Health Department Bond payment. Discussion by Board Member McDonald.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATION

24. County Clerk Gummow submitted the Items Listed Below as Correspondence which were "Placed on File" by Chairman Chiarelli:

A. County Clerk Gummow submitted from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission the following:

a. Byron Station - Integrated Inspection Report 05000454/2022004 and 05000455/2022004

b. Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 25 / Tuesday, February 7, 2023 / Notices

B. County Clerk Gummow received from Charter Communications the Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment for the following:

a. Township of Harlem

b. Township of Rockton

c. Township of Roscoe

C. County Clerk Gummow received from Nicor Gas a letter and brochure regarding keeping the community and natural gas facilities safe.

Board Member McCarthy spoke of an 80's band and announced it was Chris Petrus's birthday.

Board Member Sweeney congratulated Board Member Penney on becoming a grandparent for the first time.

Chairman Chiarelli announced Tuffy Quinonez suffered a serious medical incident and is in the hospital recovering.

ADJOURNMENT

25. Chairman Chiarelli entertained a motion to adjourn. County Board Member Webster moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Board Member Thompson. Motion was approved by a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

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