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Kankakee County Finance Committee met June 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present

Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

Members Absent

Mr. Hess

In Attendance

• Board Members

Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Long and Mr. Carrico

Department Heads

Anita Speckman, Ben Wilson, Mark Rogers, Steve McCarty and Nancy Nicholson

Media

None

1. Call to Order

• Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Liehr, at 9:00 a.m. Quorum present by tele-conference Mr. Liehr asked for a moment of silence for the passing of George Washington Jr. and Mr. Scroggins.

2. Public Comment

None

3. Presentation

None

4. Approval of Minutes: May 28, 2020

Ms. Parker made a motion to approve the minutes, and Mr. Payton seconded it.

Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

5. Finance Department – Steve McCarty

• Miscellaneous Financial Reports

Mr. McCarty reviewed the reports with the committee and discussed trends in the reports with the changes in activity with COVID.

There were no questions from the committee.

• Cash Flow Update

Mr. McCarty stated that they have been receiving state and federal payments as usual. Mr. McCarty reviewed the reports with the committee and advised that it seems they made it through the worst part.

• FY20 General Fund Update

Mr. McCarty reviewed the general fund with the committee.

• Claims Recommended/Not Recommended for Approval

Mr. McCarty reviewed the claims that were not recommended for approval. Mr. McCarty stated that these are a timing issue for the claims that were not recommended for approval for the Workforce board. The monies cannot be held for longer than 3 days in order to remain in compliance. These are critical in being certain that the timing is handled appropriately.

Mr. Kinzinger commented on the FOIA request and the reasoning behind the backend documents.

Also, if this information is a matter of public record.

Mr. McCarty asked the committee if these and future workforce board claims can be approved in order to keep the timeline appropriate and compliant.

Mr. Dunnill changed his motion to include all future claims, Mr. Zenz seconded it.

Mr. Wheeler stated that this is not county money, we are the fiscal agent. This should go until November 30th for approval.

Mr. Dunnill made a motion to approve the current and future claims until November 30th, and Mr. Zenz seconded it.

Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

Mr. McCarty asked if they should address the Public Building commission claim separately.

Mr. McCarty advised that this is a repayment to the Public Building commission.

Mr. Wheeler confirmed.

Mr. Sirois stated that he was thinking that there was already a resolution to approve these payments

Mr. Dunnill made a motion to approve the current and future claims until November 30th, and Mr. Sirois seconded it.

Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

• Monthly Claims

Mr. McCarty reviewed and discussed the monthly claims with the committee

Ms. Zuccollo makes a motion to approve the monthly claims, and Mr. Swanson seconds it.

Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

Mr. McCarty thanked everyone for holding the line while we work through COVID.

6. Bidding & Letting

• County 20-00000-01-GM Non MFT

Ms. Parker makes a motion to open the bids, and Mr. Dunnill seconds it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

Mr. Rogers opened the sealed bid and advised the committee that this is for metal culverts. These prices are good through the year. The bid is from Metal culverts and their bid is 11,746.20. Mr. Rogers recommended approval.

Mr. Kinzinger makes a motion to approve the bid, and Mr. Miller seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

6.Treasurer’s Office – Nick Africano

• County Treasurer’s Report – May 2020

• County Collector’s Report – May 2020

• Monthly Resolutions for June 2020

Mr. Africano spoke about Mr. Washington and that he will be missed.

Mr. Africano reviewed and discussed the reports with the committee.

Mr. Zenz made the motion to combine and approve the monthly reports, and Mr. Payton seconded it.

Mr. Africano stated that tax payments are in line with last years collections, so that is a good thing to see. He advised that he will not be holding any monies in order to disburse to the taxing bodies right away.

Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

7. Sheriff’s Department – Mike Downey

• Monthly Update

Sheriff Downey was not available to review the report, the report was summarized by Mr. Liehr.

• Declaring Vehicles as Surplus

Mr. Liehr stated that there are five vehicles to be declared as surplus.

Mr. Sirois made the motion to approve and Mr. Zenz seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Liehr, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Washington, Ms. Webber, Mr. Payton, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Haas, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Miller, Ms. Parker, Mr. Dunnill, and Ms. Zuccollo

8. Auditor’s Office – Jake Lee

There was nothing received from the auditor’s office.

9. Other Business

Mr. Wheeler announced an opening on District 17 and the candidate must be from the Democratic party.

Mr. Wheeler stated that there will be a modified version of in person meetings going forward. Mr. Wheeler cautioned the committee on being certain there is a quorum for those meetings.

Mr. Wheeler also mentioned the hiring of part time employees to act as door stewards to take temperatures and direct those entering the building.

10. Old Business/New Business

None

11. Adjournment

Mr. Zenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 a.m., and Mr. Miller seconded it. Meeting was adjourned.

http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/committees/finance_625201.pdf