Government At Work

TUESDAY, JULY 3--

9:00 A.M. McHenry County Board

Meeting in the County Board Room, McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Appointments--

McHenry County Tuberculosis Board – Ellen R. Mangano is to be appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2015.

McHenry County Board of Health – Eleanor C. Jackson, Gary Andresky, and William E. McNerney are to be appointed to terms to expire June 30, 2015. Sally A. Bierre is to be appointed to a term to expire June 30 2013.””

McHenry County Housing Authority – Mary Reid is to be appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2017

Pay for Performance

The Board is being presented a Resolution establishing the guidelines for Fiscal Year 2012 Pay-For-Performance Adjustments. This establishes the guidelines for McHenry County Classification and Compensation System for all non-union McHenry County Employees, including department heads.

Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY Ending July7 3, 2012

This is required by State Statute and the audit firm of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP was retained to accomplish the audit for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2011.

State’s Attorney Records Automation Fund

A new law effective June 1, 2012 creates a Sate’s Attorney Records Automation Fund. The purpose of this is to offset the expenses of the State’s Attorney’s office in establishing and maintaining automated record keeping systems. The fee of $2 is to be paid by the defendant on a judgment of guilty or a grant of supervision for a violation of any provision of the Illinois Vehicle Code or any felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense. This fee is to be deposited into a fund set by the County Treasurer.

7:30 p.m. -- Crystal Lake City Council

Usually scheduled The First Tuesday of the month is cancelled. The next scheduled Council Meeting Is July 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. 100 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.

Reauthorization and Adoption of Revised By-Laws for McHenry County Housing Commission

The Commission was established January 5, 2010 for a two-year period. This establishes the County entity to engage in the promotion, education regarding and development of responsible housing to meet the collective needs in the County. The County Board is being requested to approve the necessary resolution for the continuation of the Commission.

Green Infrastructure Plan

A resolution is being presented to the County Board adopting the McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan and a Green Infrastructure Network Map. Other local governments and agencies are being encouraged to share responsibility in implementation.

Charles J. Miller Road

A resolution is being presented for Board approval regarding needed improvements of the Miller Road between Illinois Route 31 and River Road in McHenry Township. The County and State are entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement where the County will be reimbursed for construction utilizing $5.288 million in High Priority Project funds. Funding also includes $4 million from the County Option Motor Fuel Tax Fund and $2.85 million from the RTA Sales Tax Fund.

Virginia Road Park and Ride Lot

A resolution is being presented for County Board approval regarding an intergovernmental agreement between the State and the County defining the County’s participation in the improvement.

In order for the County to obtain federal and state funding of local highway improvements, the County is required to enter into an agreement for the funding of the local improvements. The cost for the project is $957,000.

Plans for the project began in 2007 when the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) approved a study for the Park-N-Ride Lot program.

Johnsburg Road Project

Johnsburg Road between Illinois Route 31 and Chapel Hill road is being improved. Plan for the project include the relations of utility and storm sewer installations. A contract to the lowest responsible bidder is being approved for Berger Excavating Contractors for an amount of $204,269.30

CRYSTAL LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Normally held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, is cancelled this month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, a 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Woodstock Street.