Will County Gazette

Will County Republican Caucus Committee met Thursday, March 16.

WILL COUNTY REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

302 N. CHICAGO ST.

JOLIET, IL 60432

MARCH 16, 2017

I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Majority Whip Mike Fricilone called the meeting to order at 8:50 AM

Attendee Name / Title / Status / Arrived

Charles E. Maher Majority Leader Absent

Mike Fricilone Majority Whip Present

Jim Moustis County Board Speaker Present

Steve Balich Member Present

Darren Bennefield Member Late

Gloria Dollinger Member Present

Gretchen Fritz Member Absent

Donald Gould Member Present

Suzanne Hart Member Present

Tim Kraulidis Member Present

Judy Ogalla Member Late

Annette Parker Member Late

Cory Singer Member Absent

Ray Tuminello Member Absent

Tom Weigel Member Present

Also Present: M. Johannsen.

Present from State's Attorney's Office: M. Tatroe.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Mrs. Dollinger led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting - Feb 11, 2017 8:30 AM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Donald Gould, Member

SECONDER: Steve Balich, Member

AYES: Fricilone, Moustis, Balich, Dollinger, Gould, Hart, Kraulidis, Weigel

ABSENT: Maher, Bennefield, Fritz, Ogalla, Parker, Singer, Tuminello

2. WC Republican Caucus - Regular Meeting - Feb 16, 2017 8:45 AM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Moustis, County Board Speaker

SECONDER: Steve Balich, Member

AYES: Fricilone, Moustis, Balich, Dollinger, Gould, Hart, Kraulidis, Weigel

ABSENT: Maher, Bennefield, Fritz, Ogalla, Parker, Singer, Tuminello

IV. OLD BUSINESS

V. NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion of County Board Agenda

Proclamations:

Mr. Fricilone reviewed the Proclamations.

Land Use & Development Committee:

Mr. Weigel reviewed the Zoning Cases and Resolutions.

Mr. Gould stated in the staff report for the landscaping business it was noted there is a temporary trailer on the property. When will that be removed?

Mr. Radner indicated the trailer is not allowed and will have to be removed. I believe the applicant requested a temporary office in the trailer, but that use is not permitted.

Mr. Gould clarified Land Use will ensure the trailer is removed.

Finance Committee:

Mr. Fricilone reviewed the Resolutions.

Public Works & Transportation Committee:

Mr. Gould reviewed the Resolutions.

Judicial Committee: No discussion.

Public Health & Safety Committee:

Mr. Gould reviewed the Resolution.

Legislative & Policy Committee:

Mrs. Hart stated at Committee we reviewed the Federal and State updates. Our Supervisor of Assessments has been working with Curry & Associations and the language was removed on the pollution control devices.

Capital Improvements Committee:

Mr. Fricilone reviewed the Resolution.

Executive Committee:

Mr. Moustis stated Resolution #17-81 Authorizing Purchase of the property at 62 W. Washington Street will be amended on the floor.

Mrs. Johannsen stated we normally attach the negotiated contract; but it is still being drafted and reviewed by the State's Attorney's Office. The State's Attorney has requested that the Resolution be amended on the floor to insert the parameters of the $250,000.

Mr. Moustis stated the BP agreement has been signed.

Mrs. Tatroe indicated the agreement has been reviewed by the State's Attorney's Office.

Mr. Moustis gave an update on the negotiations, bond payments and distributions for the River Valley Juvenile Center and Kankakee County. The PBC issued the bonds; but we are going through this exercise of arbitrage because PBC does not have staff, so we are doing this with the finance staff from County Board and the Executive's Office.

Mr. Gould asked wasn't Kankakee was responsible for 25% originally.

Mr. Moustis replied they pay for 25% of the operations. We own approximately 60% of the building. We added courtrooms. Kankakee wants to get out; they are really strapped for cash and having major budget issues. In the agreement there is a formula for them to be bought out. They are currently in arrears on the operational side by $700,000. The Chief Judge has to deal with this; but it is a real problem.

Mr. Moustis reviewed the extension of the contract with Ms. Ann Schneider.

VI. OTHER NEW BUSINESS

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT

VIII. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mrs. Dollinger stated I am looking for volunteers to help the Northern Illinois Food Bank. There is a flyer on your desk with details. High school students needing service hours can help also.

Mr. Moustis shared how the Northern Illinois Food Bank helps throughout the Will County area.

Mr. Fricilone reminded Caucus Members of the "Men Who Cook" event. Last year they raised $70,000 for the Children's Advocacy Center. Their goal this year is $100,000.

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

X. ADJOURNMENT

1. Motion to Adjourn at 9:15 AM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Steve Balich, Member

SECONDER: Darren Bennefield, Member

AYES: Fricilone, Moustis, Balich, Bennefield, Dollinger, Gould, Hart, Kraulidis, Ogalla, Parker, Weigel

ABSENT: Maher, Fritz, Singer, Tuminello

Next Meeting - April 20, 2017

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