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Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met March 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present:

John Butitta, Chairperson

Jaime Salgado, Vice Chairperson

Jean Crosby

Keith McDonald

John F. Sweeney

Michael Thompson

Others Present:

Patrick Thompson, County Administrator

Steve Schultz, Chief Financial Officer

Lafakeria Vaughn, State’s Attorney’s Office

Chris Dornbush, Director of Development Services

Hope Edwards, Director of Purchasing

Charlotte Hoss, SAO

Michael Iasparro, Atty., Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Absent:

Joe Hoffman

AGENDA:

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Approval of February 15 and 22, 2024 Minutes

D. Public Comment – This is the time we invite the public to address the Finance 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 Chairman, please stand and state your name. Thank you.

E. An Ordinance Authorizing the County of Winnebago, Illinois to Retain an Administrative Fee from the 2% Hotel Tax for the Administration and Enforcement of the Tax Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1030

F. First Quarter FY24 Financial Report

G. Finance Committee to Review FY25 Budget Calendar

H. FY25 Levy Discussion

I. Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation

J. Other Matters

K. Adjournment

Call to Order

Chairperson Butitta called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.

Roll Call

Chairperson Butitta yes, Ms. Crosby yes, Mr. McDonald yes, Mr. Salgado yes, Mr. Sweeney yes, Mr. Thompson yes.

Approval of February 15 and 22, 2024 Minutes

Chairperson Butitta called for a motion to approve the February 15 and 22, 2024 Minutes. Motion: Chairperson Butitta. Second: Mr. Thompson.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Public Comment

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

An Ordinance Authorizing the County of Winnebago, Illinois to Retain an Administrative Fee from the 2% Hotel Tax for the Administration and Enforcement of the Tax Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1030

The Ordinance will be laid over.

Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation

Chairperson Butitta called for a motion to enter Closed Session.

Motion: Mr. Thompson. Second: Ms. Crosby.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Roll Call

Chairperson Butitta yes, Ms. Crosby yes, Mr. McDonald yes, Mr. Salgado yes, Mr. Sweeney yes, Mr. Thompson yes.

Chairperson Butitta – No action was taken in Closed Session.

First Quarter FY24 Financial Report

Mr. Schultz reviewed the First Quarter FY24 Financial Report with committee members. • A discussion took place.

Finance Committee to Review FY25 Budget Calendar

Mr. Schultz reviewed the FY25 Budget Calendar with committee members.

• A discussion took place.

FY25 Levy Discussion

Mr. Schultz reviewed the FY25 Levy with committee members.

• A discussion took place.

Other Matters

None reported.

Adjournment

Chairperson Butitta called for a motion to adjourn.

Motion: Mr. Thompson. Second: Mr. Sweeney.

Motion to adjourn passed by unanimous voice vote.

https://wincoil.gov/images/government/meeting-agendas-minutes/Packets/2023_Packets/2024_03_21_REVISED_Finance_Agenda_PACKET.pdf