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Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met May 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present:

Keith McDonald, Chairperson

Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chairperson

Paul Arena

John Butitta

Joe Hoffman

Jaime Salgado

Michael Thompson

Others Present:

Patrick Thompson, County Administrator

Ann Johns, Purchasing Director, Staff Liaison

Debbie Crozier, Human Resources Director

Shawn Franks, Facilities

Sue Goral, Treasurer

Charlotte LeClercq, Asst. Deputy State’s Attorney Office

John Saquisili, IT Department

Chris Scrol, County Board Member

AGENDA:

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Approval of April 20, 2023 Minutes

D. Public Comment – This is the time we invite the public to address the Operations and Administrative Committee with issues and concerns. We ask you to limit your comments to three minutes. Personal attacks or inappropriate language of any sort will not be tolerated. We will allow a maximum of five speakers on a first come basis with sign up at the meeting. Speakers may not address zoning matters which are pending before the ZBA, the Zoning Committee or the County Board. Personnel matters or pending or threatened litigation may not be addressed in open session. An individual may speak a maximum of three times per calendar year on the same topic. This prohibition shall include the repetition of the same topic in a statement on what is purported to be a different topic. After acknowledgement by the chair, please stand and state your name. Thank you.

E. Resolution to Approve Addition of HVAC Control to Air Handlers and Replacing Thermostats for River Bluff Nursing Home Using CIP 2023 Funds

F. Discussion Regarding OrthoIllinois

G. Future Agenda Items

H. Adjournment

Chairperson McDonald called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Roll Call

Chairperson Keith McDonald yes, Paul Arena yes, John Butitta yes, Valerie Hanserd yes, Joe Hoffman yes, Jaime Salgado yes, Michael Thompson yes.

Approval of April 20, 2023 Minutes

Motion: Chairperson McDonald made a motion to approve the April 20, 2023 minutes. Second: Mr. Hoffman.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Public Comment

Chairperson McDonald omitted reading the Public Comment Section of the Agenda due to no one present to speak.

Resolution to Approve Addition of HVAC Control to Air Handlers and Replacing Thermostats for River Bluff Nursing Home Using CIP 2023 Funds

Motion: Chairperson McDonald. Second: Mr. Thompson.

The Resolution authorizes the County to approve Alpha Controls and Services to provide upgrades to the thermostats and air handler controllers using CIP 2023 funds.

• Discussion followed.

Chairperson McDonald withdrew the motion.

Discussion Regarding OrthoIllinois

Mr. Thompson provided an update on a component of the health insurance benefits. In September 2021 services provided by OrthoIllinois were added to provide an additional option for health needs. Ms. Crozier provided information on the cost savings with the utilization of OrthoIllinois.

Resolution to Approve Addition of HVAC Control to Air Handlers and Replacing Thermostats for River Bluff Nursing Home Using CIP 2023 Funds

Motion: Chairperson McDonald. Second: Mr. Thompson.

Mr. Franks updated the committee on the Resolution.

• Discussion followed.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Future Agenda Items

• Purchasing Ordinance

• Groundwater Use Permits

• Update on Administration Building Security

Mr. Arena updated the committee on the Bid for the Public Safety Building. • Discussion followed.

Motion to Adjourn

Chairperson McDonald called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motion: Mr. Thompson. Second: Mr. Hoffman.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

https://wincoil.gov/images/government/meeting-agendas-minutes/Packets/2023_Packets/06_29_2023_Special_Operations_Agenda_PACKET.pdf