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Executive Committee Meeting 7/29/2020 9:00 AM
A
Okay,
six
feet
six
feet
like
to
call
the
executive
committee
meeting
to
order
wednesday
july
29th.
If
I
could
get
a
roll
call,
please.
A
B
A
Thank
you
any.
A
Caller
is
that
a
motion
sounded
kind
of
rough,
I'm
huge,
no,
all
right,
so
no
calling
public
comment
or
was
that
the
public
comment
all
right
under
presentations
today,
I'd
like
to
welcome
joe
mccoy
who's,
the
executive
director
at
the
illinois
state
association
of
counties,
joel
explain
a
little
bit
about
his
organization,
his
background
and
what
they
do
and
what
that
might
mean
for
kankakee
county.
So
with
that
I'll
turn
over
you
joey
joe
I'm.
E
Sorry
well,
thank
you
very
much
and
good
morning.
Good
morning.
I
want
to
extend
my
sincere
thanks
to
chairman
wheeler
and
to
all
of
you,
both
in
attendance
and
participating
via
zoom
is
in
technology,
wonderful,
it's
great
to
be
out
and
about
again
and
able
to
actually
visit
counties
and
see
county
officials.
E
I
want
to
talk
to
you
about
the
illinois
state
association
of
counties,
and
you
know
to
express
my
sincere
desire
that
kankakee
county
become
a
part
of
this
organization,
because
I'm
aware
that
nothing
exists
outside
of
a
context.
I
wanted
to
give
you
a
little
bit
of
background
about
how
iseko
came
to
be
in
in
what
our
overall
objectives
and
vision
is
so
a
little
bit
about
me.
I
spent
20
years
with
the
illinois
municipal
league,
the
last
eight
years.
I
was
the
legislative
director
and
I
ran
the
legislative
program
and
I
know
board.
E
Member
hunter
is
familiar
with
the
organization.
He
was
actually
on
my
legislative
committee
many
years
ago
and
he
introduced
or
brought
some
proposals
to
us
that
I
know
that
we
introduced
into
the
general
assembly
to
pursue,
and
so
I
thank
you
for
your
service
to
municipality
and
I
expressed
him
earlier.
I'm
glad
to
see
him
continuing
to
serve
at
the
county
level,
we're
both
municipal
guys
who
ended
up
going
to
the
counties.
E
So
I
was
at
iml
for
20
years
and
there
was
a
group
of
county
officials
primarily
out
of
cook
county
in
the
suburbs,
the
suburban
collar
counties,
who
were
a
little
bit
frustrated
because
illinois
is
the
only
state
in
the
country
that
doesn't
have
a
true
geographically
represented
statewide
county
association,
and
so
their
vision
was
to
create
that
and
specifically
what
they.
What
they
wanted
is
an
illinois
municipal
league
type
organization
for
counties.
So
they
came
over
and
they
stole
me
from
iml.
E
And
I
remember
when
I
sat
down
with
our
executive
committee
at
the
time
when
they
were
interviewing
me
and
they
said
we
want
you
to
create
for
us
what
you're
a
part
of
over
at
iml.
Can
you
do
that?
And
I
said
yes,
I
can.
I
can't
do
it
overnight,
but
you
know
the
iml
is
over
100
years
old.
It's
not
going
to
take
me
that
long
either
we'll
find
some
happy
medium,
so
that
was
in
fall
of
2018.
I
was
hired
in
october.
E
We
have
the
heavy
population
areas,
which
also
means
that
we
represent
the
counties
where
the
preponderance
of
the
state
legislators
are,
and
so
we
bring
that
to
the
table,
and
I
I
often
times
when
I'm
speaking
to
counties,
I'm
asked
well
what
about
the
other
two
county
associations?
What
about
the
united
counties
council
of
illinois?
What
about
the
illinois
association
of
county
board
members
and
what
I
always
tell
people
is
that
we
work
collaboratively.
E
We
don't
have
much
of
a
relationship
with
the
illinois
association
of
county
board
members
we've
reached
out
in
good
faith
and
they're
not
terribly
interested
in
doing
much
with
us,
but
we
have
an
excellent
relationship
with
ucci.
I
think
in
for
two
reasons:
number
one:
I've
known
their
executive
director
mike
mccreary
since
I've
been
in
local
government
association,
work
that's
over
20
years,
and
the
united
counties
council
of
illinois
also
appoints
two
members
to
our
board
of
directors,
so
our
association
was
created
with
the
idea
of
kind
of
integrating.
E
You
know
not
like
not
collapsing
together,
but
integrating
the
good
work
of
both
organizations.
Ucci
is
phenomenal.
I
think
when
it
comes
to
training
and
they're
phenomenal
when
it
comes
to
networking
opportunities
and
county
officials
coming
together
and
sharing
information,
I
think
what
we
bring
to
the
table
to
complement
what
ucci
does
is
a
very
aggressive
and
strong
legislative
operation
in
the
generals,
not
not
only
in
in
springfield,
but
also
in
washington
dc.
E
We
have
a
total
of
six
registered
lobbyists.
I'm
one
of
them
and
we
have
two
different
contractual
lobbying
firms
that
make
up
the
preponderance
of
the
rest
of
our
legislative
efforts.
They
help
us
in
springfield,
and
one
of
our
contractual
lobbying
firms
also
does
work
in
washington
dc
on
behalf
of
our
members.
So
our
focus
really
is
is
legislative.
E
You
know
legislative
policy,
development
policy,
analysis
and
legislative
advocacy.
We
are
going
to
be
getting
to
the
point
where
we're
going
to
begin,
offering
more
training
opportunities
and
networking
opportunities.
We
started
with
some
networking
opportunities.
We
had
a
our
first
lobby
day,
planned
for
this
last
spring
and,
of
course,
cove
it
happened
and
then
we
had
to
cancel
it.
E
So
you
know
we
certainly
hope
that
things
will
have
calmed
down
sufficiently
so
that
we
can
do
that
next
year,
but
we're
very
excited
about
that,
because
there
really
is
no
collective
county
lobby
day.
So
what
I
would
really
like
to
do
is
organize
the
other
two
county
associations
to
eventually
partner
with
us
and
let's
bring
county
officials
into
springfield
together
to
sh
is
a
you
know
as
a
show
of
collective
force,
because,
quite
frankly,
I
can
tell
you
from
my
experience,
working
with
the
cities.
E
The
cities
are
just
light
years
ahead
of
of
counties
in
illinois,
with
respect
to
how
we're
viewed
in
the
general
assembly
and
the
level
of
activity
and
trying
to
influence
legislative
issues
I'll
throw
this
question
out.
When
is
the
last
time
you're
aware
of
on
a
major
issue
where
you
heard
legislators
actively
saying
before
we
do
anything,
we
have
to
find
out
where
the
counties
are
on
this.
They
do
that
with
the
cities
on
some
issues,
not
all,
but
on
some
issues
they
do
so.
E
My
charge
as
executive
director
by
seiko
is
to
force
counties
into
that
conversation,
and
the
only
way
to
do
that
is
to
bring
everybody
together.
What
I
have
observed
about
counties
as
opposed
to
the
cities
is,
there
is
a
lot
of
a
lot
of
mistrust
throughout
the
state
which
I
understand.
It's
the
whole
upstate
downstate
dynamic
that
exists
in
the
general
assembly
as
well,
and
what
I
always
try
to
convey
is
there
really
is
no
reason
for
counties
to
mistrust
each
other?
We
are
better
off
if
we
work
together.
E
I
I've
heard
people
express
concerns
with
what
happens
if
an
issue
arises,
and
maybe
the
larger
counties
have
one
position
on
it.
The
in
the
the
smaller,
maybe
more
rural
counties
have
a
different
position.
What
happens?
E
I
know
how
to
do
that
for
counties
and,
second
of
all,
we
have
some
structures
in
place
in
our
association
to
make
sure
that
you
know
larger
counties
aren't,
aren't
exercising
disproportionate
power
over
the
smaller
or
more
rural
counties.
So
we've
got
an
11
member
board
of
directors
and
we
also
have
these
caucuses.
We
have
the
large
county
board
caucus,
which
is
all
the
counties
that
have
populations
of
100
000
or
more.
There
are
20
in
the
state.
We
have
10.
E
if
we're
so
fortunate
for
kankakee
county
to
join
isaka,
we
would
have
11.,
and
so
the
vision
is
to
round
that
out
and
get
those
20
counties
together
and
they
function
within
the
overall
umbrella
of
I
seiko,
but
they
also
would
be
members
of
this
large
urban
county's
caucus
and
on
the
large
urban
county's
caucus.
Each
county
gets
the
same
number
of
votes.
E
So
if
there's
a
particular
issue
that
is
important
to
the
larger
counties,
down
a
county
with
a
hundred
thousand
residents
or
just
over
a
hundred
thousand
residents
would
have
the
the
same
influence
within
the
association
as
cook,
county
or
dupage
county.
That
was
created
with
intention
to
make
sure
that
we
have
equality
and
balance
among
the
counties
and,
as
I
said,
it's
also
incumbent
upon
me,
as
the
executive
director
to
make
sure
that
I'm
kind
of
curating
issues
and
handling
issues
in
a
way
that
doesn't
divide
the
membership.
E
There
are
times,
and
this
happened
when
I
was
iml
where
an
issue
comes
up,
and
you
just
have
an
honest,
honest-to-goodness
disagreement
among
member
counties
and
at
that
point,
what
we
would
tell
the
cities
is
that
the
association
is
going
to
need
to
step
back
on
this
particular
issue
and
the
counties
through
their
contract
lobbyists
and
through
their
own
relationships
with
their
legislators,
need
to
advocate
on
their
own
behalf
on
those
issues.
But
those
issues
are
few
and
far
between.
E
I
think
there
is
so
much
more
that
that
unites
us
and
that
divides
us
and
I
think
you'll
you'll
find
that
is,
as
you
look
at
issues,
how
many
both
here
and
on
the
zoom
call
have
been
receiving
our
our
weekly
news
and
views.
E-Newsletters.
Do
you
receive
those
you
do?
Okay,
so
we
do
communicate
consistently
with
our
membership.
We
put
something
out
every
single
week
and
we
usually
send
it
out
on
monday.
We
send
it
out
on
tuesday
this
week
and
we
also
do
a
quarterly
newsletter.
E
E
I
always
refer
to
it
as
iml
101
and
I'm
using
that
model
with
the
counties
and
and
I'm
confident
that
iseko
can
bring
all
of
the
counties
together
and
that
we
can
have
a
much
stronger
voice
in
springfield
so
that
when
we
do
walk
into
the
capitol,
the
legislators
are
asking
well,
where
are
the
counties
on
this
issue
that
needs
to
happen,
especially
now
with
the
state
being
in
in
a
difficult
financial
position
which
seems
like
it's?
E
It's
it's
been
that
way
since,
since
time
began
and
now
with
kovid,
we
have
to
focus
on
our
state
shared
revenues.
In
case
you
know,
I
talked
about
how
sometimes
there's
a
disagreement
between
the
upstate
and
downstate
companies
or
distrust
is
a
better
better
word
for
it.
One
of
the
biggest
allies
that
downstate
more
rural
counties
have
with
say,
cook
county
is
when
you
get
into
when
we
get
into
a
fight
over
the
local
government.
Distributive
fund,
which
is
a
you
know,
piece
of
the
income
tax
that
goes
to
municipalities
and
counties.
E
Cook
county
doesn't
want
to
lose
that
money,
any
more
than
kankakee
county
does
or
or
pope
county
or
putnam
county,
and
so,
in
that
case,
cook
county
with
its
legislative
influence
because
they're
the
population.
So
don't
you
have
so
many
legislators
up
there
they're
the
biggest
ally
to
the
other
counties
on
that,
and
so
it's
really
just
learning
to
trust
amongst
you
know
having
that
trust
amongst
each
other
to
realize
that
there
are
so
many
more
issues
that
that
unite
us
than
than
divide
us,
and
I've
got
some
documents
in
front
of
you
right
now.
A
I
could
we
don't
have
these
electronically
for
those
on
the
zoom
call
you
let
paper
copies
when
you
need
them,
and
almost
all
of
this
information,
if
not
all
of
it,
is
on
their
website.
You
know,
at
least
with
their
political
action
plan,
what
their
the
bills
that
they've
either
helped
create
or
are
ushering
through
right.
So
I
want
to
mention
to
that
and
you'll
you'll
get
this
information.
E
Thank
you,
chairman
wheeler.
I
appreciate
that,
as
far
as
I
can
tell
this
document
you
have
right.
Here
is
the
first
ever
comprehensive
legislative
action
program
for
counties
in
the
state
of
illinois.
Now
I
I
may
be,
I
may
be
corrected
by
somebody,
but
I'm
not
aware
of
any
some
of
the
the
other
associations,
the
two
other
associations
every
once
well,
we'll
introduce
a
bill
here
and
there
on
an
issue,
but
at
iml
we
would
each
year
have
a
legislative
agenda,
and
so
that's
what
this
is.
This
is
our
legislative
agenda.
E
We
introduced
it
this
year
and
again,
just
through
circumstances
and
bad
luck.
We
had
covid
and
the
general
assembly
went
on
a
hiatus,
so
the
intention
is,
then
we're
just
going
to
reintroduce
all
of
these
bills
next
year.
Assuming
that's
what
my
legislative
committee
and
board
instructs
me
to
do,
but
iseko
is
going
to
be
the
platform
where
counties
can
send
in
legislative
proposals
and
we
can
introduce
them
on
your
behalf
and
the
way
we
pursue.
E
These
is
not
only
with
our
legislative,
not
only
with
our
registered
lobbyists
myself
and
the
two
contractual
lobbying
firms.
E
With
the
permission
of
the
counties.
You
know,
we
would
notify
the
county
board
chair
and
the
county
board
and
saying
we
would
really
like
to
be
able
to
work
with
your
contract
lobbyists
on
these
issues.
Are
you
okay
with
that,
because
ultimately
you're
the
ones
funding
the
contract
lobbyists
and
then
we
can
tap
into
that
collective
power
in
those
collective
resources
by
seiko's,
intelli,
iseko's
organizational
platform
and
ability
to
communicate
a
consistent
message?
Statewide
our
legislative
resources?
E
You
know
our
lobbyists
and
also
all
these
contract
lobbyists
that
are
out
there
and
we
can
pull
them
together
and
that's
how
you
start
getting
legislators
asking
well
we're
the
counties
on
this
because
they're
hearing
it
from
me
they're
hearing
it
from
our
contract
lobbyists
they're
hearing
it
from
you,
they're
hearing
it
from
your
contract
lobbies,
that's
how
we
elevate
the
county
profile
in
springfield,
but
I
just
wanted
you
to
have
a
sense
of
of
what
we
were
doing
with
our
county
action
program
and
the
other
document
here
that
I
have.
E
E
I
believe
in
transparency,
because
the
law
requires
it
of
my
members,
and
so
even
though
the
law
doesn't
require
a
visaco,
we're
going
to
do
the
same
type
of
transparency,
that
or
subject
ourselves
to
the
same
type
of
transparency
that
our
county
officials
have
have
to
subject
themselves
to,
and
so
whenever
we
have
board
meetings
and
executive
committee
meetings.
As
soon
as
the
minutes
are
approved
at
the
next
meeting,
they
go
off
on
our
website.
E
We're
not
hiding
anything,
we're
very
open,
we're
very
transparent
because,
if
you're
subject
to
it
we're
going
to
be
subject
to
it
as
well,
and
we
certainly
want
our
you
know
not
only
the
public
but
our
members
to
know
what
we're
doing
you
know
being
good
stewards
with
any
funds
that
are
submitted
to
us
and
we
want
people
to
be
aware
of
the
decision
making
that
that
we
are
involved
in.
E
So,
if
we're
an
open
book,
and
that's
one
of
the
reasons
we
have
that
2019
annual
report
we'll
have
one
every
year
and
we're
always
willing.
If
anybody
calls
us
to
ask
us,
what's
going
on
at
isaico,
we're
always
willing
to
have
an
extended
conversation
with
them
about
it.
We
want
people
to
know
what
we're
doing,
because
we
believe
in
what
we're
doing,
because
we
believe
that
the
cause
of
local
government
is
good
and
just
especially
in
a
state
where
we
have
I'll
say
we
have
some
chaos
going
on
in
the
state
house.
E
The
county
is
open
for
business,
because
local
government
is
the
most
important
level
of
government
in
the
state,
because
that's
the
level
of
government
that
most
people
experience
in
their
day-to-day
lives,
and
we
know
that
and
iseko's
intent
is
to
leverage
the
the
power
and
the
voice
of
counties
throughout
the
state,
bring
everybody
together
and
express
that
voice
and
influence
policies,
influence
legislation,
legislation
to
make
your
jobs
easier.
So
you
can
better
serve
your
constituents
and
at
this
time
I
would
be
more
than
happy
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
might
have
of
me.
E
E
E
I
think
when
you,
when
you
consider
joining
an
organization
you
want
to
think
in
terms
of
value,
and
I
would
submit
that,
for
you
know
forty
nine
hundred
dollars
for
one
four
thousand
nine
hundred
fifty
one
dollars.
That's
a
tremendous
value
because
of
all
the
legislative
support,
you're
picking
up-
and
you
are
part
of
a
larger
organization
that
has
an
intent
to
be
a
very
loud
and
powerful
voice
in
springfield.
E
And
you
know,
the
idea
is
that
the
more
counties
that
join
the
more
we
can
do,
the
more
we
can
spread
out
the
cost
and
provide
that
value
back
to
counties.
F
E
So
our
core
counties
with
the
population
are
cook
and
the
collar
counties,
but
we
have
24
members
and
the
rest
are
spread
throughout
the
state
south
of
80
or
yes,
we
have
a
county
south
of
80
right
right.
We've
got
a
couple
of
board
members.
We
have
washington
county
on
our
board.
We
have
tazewell
county
on
our
board.
Peoria
county
joined
within
the
last
few
months,
sangamon
county,
where
springfield
is
located,
they
never
join
anything
and
they
joined
us.
They
saw
the
value,
so
we
absolutely
have
a
statewide
base.
E
A
And
and
just
to
mention
that
that
we
cannot
make
a
decision
and
bind
a
future
board
with
this
cost,
so
we
can
say
that,
yes,
we
want
to
go
to
the
end
of
the
year
like
we
can't
say
and
and
when
the
new
board
members
sign,
you
know
are
sworn
in:
we're
going
to
go
ahead
and
re-up
for
next
year
right.
So
the
final
decision
on
next
year
will
be
made
after
december
1st.
A
I
just
want
to
make
sure
the
board
knew
that
so
in
my
mind,
it
was
do
we
want
to
dip
the
toe
in
the
water,
see
what
we're
going
to
do
with
the
organization
and
then
have
the
next
board
make
that
4
900
decision.
We
can
put
it
in
the
budget,
but
then
they
would
make
the
money
or
make
the
final
decision
on
what
to
do.
Do
you
agree,
mr
lear?
Is
that
good?
You
know
we
we
talk
about
this.
We
try
to
walk
that
line
pretty
pretty
tightly
so
go
ahead.
G
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
How
often
do
you
have
membership
meetings
and
is
that
both
for
the
total
organization
and
for
the
caucus.
E
The
I'm
sorry,
the
total
organization
and
the
caucus
on
the
caucus
we
are
moving
in
the
direction
of
having
more
meetings
again
we're
a
very
young
association.
We
do
have
an
annual
meeting.
We
had
our
first
annual
meeting
last
year
in
december,
I'd
like
to
have
an
annual
meeting
a
physical
annual
meeting
this
year,
but
kovit
is
going
to
have
a
lot
to
say
with
that,
but
we
may
do
something
digitally
if
need
be.
We
are
starting
to
have
to
set
up
some
training
opportunities.
E
So
we
are
starting
to
ramp
up
our
programmatic
offerings
and
that
will
include
meetings.
As
I
you
know
indicated.
We
were
going
to
have
that
lobby
day
this
this
this
last
session
that
unfortunately
got
canceled,
but
yes
that
we
will
be
having
those.
A
So
I
guess
maybe
just
to
re-emphasize
the
differentiation,
if
you
will,
between
the
current
organization,
we're
part
of
ucci,
and
then
your
organization
may
address
part
of
that
correct.
Yes,
it's
not
it's
not
as
much
meetings
and
networking
and
luncheons,
and
you
know
that
kind
of
stuff.
It's
it's
more
active
engagement
with
legislators
in
springfield
and
what
our
current
lobbyist
is
not
able
to
do
is
go
to
washington
dc.
A
We
don't
have
that
ear,
someone
to
bend
the
air
in
washington,
which
is
where
a
lot
of
the
federal
hud
money
would
come
from
if
we're
looking
at
workforce
development
and
things
like
that
within
the
city
of
kankakee
and
elsewhere.
So
I
just
want
to
mention
there
is.
That
was
why
I
asked
is
joda
to
make
sure
he
clearly
defined
the
difference
between
the
two
and
how
they
really
work
together
for
the
same
mission
right
so
and.
E
I'm
glad
you
mentioned
if
I
could
very
quickly
just
add
that
you're
all
probably
familiar
with
the
national
association
of
counties.
We
are
the
official
feeder
organization
in
partner
organization,
with
the
national
association
of
counties.
We
make
appointments.
E
H
Great
to
see
you
when
I
took
a
look
at
you,
I
know
this
guy
I've
just
gotten
older
yeah.
Well,
I'm
still
growing
too.
H
Let
me
say
that
iml,
your
predecessor
was
an
asset
not
only
to
the
city
of
kankakee,
but
a
myriad
of
cities
throughout
in
villages
throughout
the
state
of
illinois,
and
if
you
can
replicate
what
you
did
with
iml,
you
know
I
will
be
voting
for
a
membership,
because
there
are
a
lot
of
different
assets
that
iml
provided
and
you're
going
to,
hopefully
duplicate
some
of
those
same
things
having
served
on
the
legislative
committee
and
and
and
iml
had
an
impact
in
terms
of
legislation
that
transpired
in
in
springfield.
H
I
have
a
couple
questions
now,
who
are
your
contractual
lobbyists.
E
G
E
He
used
to
be
in
charge
of
the
appropriations
process
for
the
senate
democrats
and
then
we
have
the
firm
of
alexander,
borovica
and
o'shea
and
they
have
four
lobbyists
on
staff
and
they're
they're.
The
firm
that
also
has
the
practice
in
washington
dc.
H
You
know
something
else
as
well
too,
with
the
city
of
kankakee,
we
used
cornerstone,
who
was
a
lobbyist,
you
know
for
the
city
of
kankakee
and
they
brought
a
lot
of
money
to
the
city
of
kenickykian
and,
as
joel
indicated,
it's
it's
really
important
to
have
some
kind
of
contacts
in
dc
and
and
have
a
lobbyist.
I
mean
we
took
a
airplane
flight
out
of
kinky
airport.
Flew
there
met
with
the
secretary
of
hud
met
with
senator
durbin,
I
mean
it
was
like
clockwork,
didn't
have
to
wait.
H
It
was
all
set
up.
We
also
met
with
the
cornerstone
staff
as
well
too,
and
they
they
addressed
both
sides
of
the
aisle
democrats
and
republicans.
So
they
had
it
all
all
covered
and
that's
important
now.
What
kind
of
relationship
do
you
have
with
bill?
Houlihan.
H
The
chief
staff
for
senator
durbin
right.
H
Good
got
to
know,
he's
going
to
be
in
town
monday,
okay
and
I'm
looking
forward
to
seeing
him
again.
But
but
you
know
kudos
to
you
to
you
in
terms
of
your
new
position,
and
I
know
what
you
bring
you
know
to
this
organization.
So
I'm
honored
to
see
that
you're
making
a
pitch
towards
us,
because
I
know
what
iml
has
done
for
villages
and
cities
throughout
the
state.
E
J
Yes,
I've
was
reading
over
some
of
your
presentation
here
and
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that
I'm
accurate.
We
are
currently
a
member
of
the
ucci,
which
I
know
I
participate,
and
I
believe
that
the
county
I
received
the
benefit
of
being
a
participant
in
naco
through
the
ucci.
Am
I
correct.
E
J
Yes,
so
they
paid
for
that
so
and
nako
has
a
strong
presidency,
a
presence
in
washington
d.c,
if
I'm
not
correct,
so
what
added
benefit
in
addition
to
that
other
than
working
parallel
with
naco?
E
Well
again,
because
we
are
the
the
official,
I
call
it
the
official
feeder
association.
That
means
that
iseko
can
appoint
illinois
county
officials
to
posts
in
naco
to
help
influence
the
naco
platform
and
naco,
of
course,
will
as
they
would
with
ucci.
You
know
they
would
would
help
influence
federal
policy
through
the
national
association
of
counties.
I
think
something
that
differentiates
us
from
ucc
ucci
is,
if
that's
it's,
that's
kind
of
what
you're
looking
for
is.
E
We
do
have
our
own
contract
lobbying
firm,
that
we
we
work
with,
that
has
a
presence
in
washington
as
well,
so
we
have
both
naco
and
our
own
contractual
lobbying
firm.
That
does
work
in
washington
and
they
can
work
in
tandem
together.
J
So
in
essence,
it
will
be
an
alliance
with
would
just
be
it
it'd
be
another
organization
to
join.
That
would
be
an
alliance
already
with
neco,
which
we
have
and
that's
hopefully
that
continues
yes,
ucci,
which
is
the
added
benefit
because
they
pay
that
particular
fee
right,
and
so
it's
just
another
alliance
to
have
as
far
as
another
presence
in
in
washington
when
there's
legislation
that
comes
our
way.
E
Absolutely
absolutely,
and
through
iseco
we
we
will
also
have
some
of
the.
I
know
some
of
the
northern
illinois
counties
have
contractual
lobbyists
in
washington
dc
and
just
as
I
talked
about
doing
at
the
state
level
trying
to
organize
them-
and
I
want
to
be
clear-
it's
not
I'm
not
suggesting
iseko
is
like
running
their
operations.
E
They
work
for
each
individual
county,
we're
just
coordinating
in
information
sharing,
but
we
could
also
do
the
same
thing
with
the
contractual
lobbyists
that
counties
have
there
in
washington
too.
There's
just
so
much
untapped
potential
out
there,
because
people
aren't
necessarily
talking
to
each
other
and
we're
going
to
facilitate
those
conversations
to
influence
policy
in
both
springfield
and
washington.
By
bringing
all
these
disparate
groups
together,.
J
And
my
final
question
is
that
I
know
there's
a
growing
concern
among
south
of
I-80
that
the
numbers
tend
to
gravitate
towards
chicago,
and
I
have
nothing
against
chicago,
I'm
a
I'm
a
chicago
native,
but
it's
like
their
voices
are
not
heard
because
of
the
great
number
three
million
versus
the
hundred
thousand.
That
makes
up
the
rest
of
the
six
or
seven
million
down
state.
What
is
it
in
your
organization
that
either
will
unify?
E
I
I
can,
I
can
assure
you
that
is
not
going
to
happen
and
I
say
go
and
I
can
say
that
with
confidence,
because
we
never
let
it
happen
with
the
illinois
municipal
league
and
the
way
we
we
handle.
That
is
it's
my
role
as
executive
director
of
the
association
using
the
experience
that
I've
accumulated
over
the
years
to
curate
an
issue
set
that
represents
issues
that
benefit
everybody
or
stances
that
we
take
on
bills.
E
Maybe
we
oppose
a
bill
because
it's
bad
for
all
counties,
so
part
of
that
is
me
using
experience
and
talking
with
county
officials
and
curating
that
issue
set.
Then
we
also
have
some
structural
protections
in
place.
We've
got
these
this
caucus
system.
I
I
like
to
refer
to
it
as
like
a
breakaway
rim
and
basketball
to
keep
the
backboard
from
shattering
with
the
large
county
board
caucus
every
member
cook
county
has.
E
This
would
have
the
same
number
of
votes
on
that
as
kankakee
county
each
county
gets
two,
so
we
have
equality
within
that
structure
of
the
large
county
board
caucus
which
kankakee
county
would
be
a
member
of.
I
would
also
offer
kankakee
county
a
seat
on
the
legislative
committee
as
well.
J
Okay,
so
that
means
that
we're
like
the
senate,
where
you
have
two
from
each
state,
correct,
okay,
I
voted
for
denise
because
I
was
part
of
the
neco.
I
took
the
leadership
program
up
under
colin
powell,
and
them
awareness
came
through
that
success
very
intense,
however,
but
it
was
offered
through
naco
and
I'm.
E
J
K
You,
mr
burn,
mr
chairman,
joe,
thank
you
very
much
as
we
look
at
our
options
and
we're
using.
Obviously
you
know
we
frugal
our
money.
We
have
to
put
kankakee
county
first,
it's
nice
to
be
part
of
an
organization,
have
a
presence,
an
entity
quite
similar
to
the
lobbyists
we
have
that
has
put
us
at
the
table
of
things
we
weren't
able
to
get
at
the
table
before
to
be
part
of
an
organization.
K
That's
going
to
put
obviously
we're
part
of
a
team
part
of
a
group,
but
we
have
to
think
key
county
first
because,
let's
face
it
in
this
day
and
age,
revenue,
streams
and
unfunded
mandates
are
killing
us.
In
that
case,
we
need
to
be
very
aware
of
what's
best
for
us
and
if
we're
going
to
be
spending
money
on
an
organization
to
partner
with
who
gives
us
the
best
seat
at
the
table,
who
offers
us
the
best
way
to
achieve
the
goals
we
want
locally?
K
A
I
think
that
and
you
pointing
at
the
the
screen,
mr
lear,
okay,
we'll
get
a
question
from
I
apologize
zoomers.
I
forgot
about
you
guys
for
a
minute,
but
zoomers
trademarked
that
but
the
this
is
set
up.
So
that
doesn't
happen
and
it
seems
more
sustainable
metro
counties
was
was
a
good.
I
go
to
say,
practice
run
if
you
will
for
what's
come
about
and
and
through
the
leadership
of
joel
we
executed.
So
somebody
on
the
zoom
call
has
have
something
apologize.
C
Sorry
about
that
all
right,
since
we
don't
know
where
we're
at
with
this
copy,
with
our
revenue
from
the
you
know,
sales,
tax
and
things
and
the
taxes
being
paid,
people
leaving
town
and
leaving
all
our
stuff
behind.
Is
it
a
good
idea
to
spend
money
that
we
don't
know
for
sure
we're
going
to
have.
A
It's
going
to
be,
but
you
make
that
decision
next
year.
Okay,
we
can't
make
the
decision
now
for
a
future
board,
as
was
my
point
earlier.
That
right
now
is
the
opportunity
for
me
to
them
to
say
you
know,
try
the
jacket
on
if
it
fits,
then
you
make
the
decision
if
you're
going
to
buy
it
in
december
right.
C
E
Would
say
commit
to
considering
right
yeah
when
I,
when
I
said
commit,
I
I
should
have
clarified,
commit
to
considering
joining
next
year,
because
the
chairman
is
exactly
right.
Every
board
is
autonomous
and
can
make
a
decision
to
join,
or
I
could
have
members
that
are
that
are
currently
in
at
seiko
now
that
that
decide,
for
whatever
reason
they
don't
want
to
continue
membership,
that's
always
a
possibility.
A
Yeah
and
actually
we
didn't
see
a
substantial
dip
in
tax
receipts.
We
had
pretty
much
the
normal
situation
now,
I'm
not
gonna,
say
that's
gonna
happen
in
september,
but,
okay
as
it
stands
right
now,
we
didn't
see
that
chad
did.
You
have
something:
no
okay,
hey
mr
house.
Thank.
L
You
chairman,
joe,
is,
is
dave
meyer
on
here
from
tazwell
or
washington
county
is
he
he
is
director
in
the
ucci.
E
A
Any
any
other
questions,
yes,
mr
chairman,.
H
Thank
you,
joe
just
to
to
reiterate,
and
I
had
the
I
guess,
a
beautiful
situation
in
which
I
was
a
presenter
at
at
one
of
the
iml
conferences,
and
it's
amazing
that
we
have
so
much
talent
in
these
villages
and
cities
and
stuff,
and
I
was
chosen
to
do
being
a
presenter
at
the
conference.
So
if
you're
going
to
replicate
and
I'm
being
a
little
bit
redundant
but
sounds
like
a
good
program.
E
Well,
thank
you
very
much
and
the
goal
is
is
eventually
to
have
a
conference
we
might
have
to
do
it
a
little
bit
asymmetrically
asymmetrically
to
respect
the
fact
that
we
do
have
two
other
county
associations
as
well,
and
what
I
would
ideally
like
to
do
is
have
a
partnership
with
the
other
two
county
associations
and
maybe
sponsor
a
joint
conference,
and
I
don't
know
if
you
all
are
familiar
with
imel's
conference
that
that's
a
big
I
mean
we
have
more
municipal
officials
in
the
state
because
you
have
more
cities,
villages
and
towns,
but
that's
a
big
event.
E
Forever
right,
so
it's
a
great
event,
and
I
I
really
want
something
like
that
to
exist
for
counties,
and
we
may
just
very
well
have
to
partner
with
the
other
county
associations
and
and
pull
pull
it
together.
To
do
that,
because
it's
it's
something
that
should
be
offered
to
all
of
you.
J
I
just
want
to
encourage
I
I
do
know
that
we're
blending
budget
conscious,
but
I
also
in
your
budget.
I
call
there's
intellectual
reasoning
where
we
need
to
look
at
a
cost
benefit
analysis
and
in
that
cost
benefit
analysis.
If
you
gain
more
than
what
you
put
in.
That
is
something
to
consider.
J
So
when
we
come
back
in
december,
hopefully
you
have
not
just
become
so
budget,
conscious
that
we
cut
things
that
could
be
where
we
could
receive
more
of
a
benefit
than
a
than
if
we
had
not
basically
engaged.
That's
just
my
point
of
comment.
A
It
was
a
pt
barnum
said
something
without
advertising,
nothing
happens,
you
know
it's
something
I
paraphrase,
and
this
isn't
a
way
of
advertising
your
county
to
the
people
that
make
those
decisions,
so
I
would
say
that
in
a
downturn,
it's
probably
the
wrong
thing
to
do
is
to
get
out
of
those
organizations
that
provide
the
value
as
long
as
they
can
document
it
like
our
lobbyist.
You
know
we,
we
paid
him
60
grand
and
we
got
9
million
in
the
capital
bill.
A
I
He's
gonna
make
a
motion
to
accept
the
membership
and
then
we'll
re-uh
re-examine
it
in
december.
Okay
and
then
we'll
be
able
to
try
on
the
jacket
so
to
speak
and-
and
you
know
see
what
the
lobbyists
can
work
for
our
county.
We've
got
some
issues
coming
up
and
the
river
issue
is
still
a
main
concern.
So
having
somebody
in
washington
dc,
I
think,
could
really
help
us
yeah.
Is
there.
A
A
second
honor,
mr
hunter,
with
a
second
any
other
comments.
A
Let's
do
this
we're
going
to
roll
call
we're
going
to
do
something
new
here,
we're
going
to
roll
call,
the
zoom
people
and
we'll
do
voice
vote
in
the
room
because
we
have
to
be
per
the
oma.
I'm
trying
to
make
this
easier
on
everybody,
because
if
you
roll
call
minutes-
and
everything
else
will
be
here
till
tomorrow,
so
can
we
do
a
roll
call
on
there
on
the
zoom?
First.
C
C
A
H
A
So
at
some
point
you
know
we'll
have
a
couple
people
on
the
the
the
in
the
near
future.
I
would
assume
on
the
large
county
and
then
we'll
have
someone
on
legislative.
So
we
can
talk
about
all
that
at
another
point.
So.
A
All
right
moving
on
approval
of
the
minutes
june
24th
2020.
Is
there
a
motion,
mr
burns?
Second,
mr
kinzinger
roll
call
on
zoom,
please.
B
B
D
A
All
those
in
favor
in
the
room,
those
opposed
same
sign
motion
carries.
I
am
liking
this
under
anything
under
legislative
steve.
Did
you
have
anything
or
do
we
just
cover
that?
Okay,
because
they're.
A
Apologize
so
we'll
have
to
figure
that
one
out
yeah,
okay
moving
on,
we
have
a
via
a
vote
to
send
this
to
this
committee.
There
was
a
a
motion
and
a
second
to,
and
it
was
approved
from-
was
a
full
board.
A
It
was
criminal
justice
to
to
send
a
a
a
support
if
you
will
for
for
department
of
homeland
dhs
marshall's
ice
and
then
also
to
our
public
safety
funding.
Those
were
that
was
the
the
motion
that
came
out.
It
was
it
was
so
we
had
to.
A
I
had
to
take
liberties
and
trying
to
craft
something
for
this
committee
to
consider,
because
when
you
talk
about
those
things,
there's
all
these
other
issues
that
are
surrounding
it,
they're
all
connecting
when
you
say,
defunding,
there's
three
or
four
things
that
are
part
of
that
mental
health.
All
these
other
things
that
may
or
may
not
get
talked
about.
So
I
tried
to
break
that
out
into
a
logical
order.
A
There
are
a
lot
of
broad
strokes
that
are
painted
by
a
lot
of
different
folks,
and
I
thought
that
this
might
be
an
opportunity,
since
it
has
been
put
to
this
committee
to
come
up
with
a
policy
that
we
all
support
as
a
board
and
I'm
looking
for
input.
So,
if
you
wanted
to,
we
could
run
through
it
any
way
that
you
wanted
and-
and
I
don't
think
we
should
have
a
motion
to
start
with.
A
I
think
we
should
kind
of
read
through
it
and
then
kind
of
see
exactly
if
if
this
is
where
everybody
at
is
on
the
executive
committee,
because
we
are
the
policy
committee
of
the
board
that
makes
those
recommendations
to
the
full
board
to
see.
If
there's
anything,
that's
awry.
Anything
that
begs
a
further
conversation,
but
these
were
pretty
intentional.
The
way
that
they
were
put
in
there-
and
some
of
it
is-
is
my
own
viewpoint.
Some
of
it
takes
I'm
trying
to
consider
what
the
board
has
as
far
as
their
viewpoints.
A
It's
it's
a
it's
a
big
tent
for
everybody
to
get
under
is
kind
of
what
I'm
saying.
So
I
want
to
make
sure
that
we're
not
forgetting
an
angle
that
we
should
be
considering
in
a
a
population
that
needs
to
be
served
by
this
type
of
a
policy.
So
I'll
read
the
title
that
stands
now
to
resolution,
supporting
the
full
funding
of
kanke,
county
public
safety
departments,
supporting
legal
immigration,
reaffirming
our
commitment
to
social
equity,
increased
mental
health
funding
and
a
policy
of
the
kankakee
county
board
to
support
national
immigration
reform.
A
So
if
we
could
go
through
the
whereases,
I
just
this
is
very
important
work
for
us.
Typically,
we
don't
get
involved
in
things
that
we
don't
have
a
a
direct
influence
on
within
our
community.
These
are
national
issues
on
a
lot
of
these
things
in
the
sheriff's
department.
A
Obviously,
with
the
way
county
structures
are,
he
is
for
lack
of
a
better
term
he's
king
of
the
castle
out
there
I
mean
he
is
he's
elected
as
the
sheriff
and
he
runs
his
own
department
and
we
don't
run
his
policy,
so
he
obviously
takes
to
the
input
of
the
board
and
from
other
people,
but
that's
just
the
way
the
statutes
of
the
state
of
illinois
are
put
together
so
and
to
our
to
our.
I
guess,
luck
and
credit.
His
credit
he's
very
proactive
in
these
things.
A
A
If
we
could,
I
don't
think
people
would
argue
with
the
first,
whereas,
whereas
kankakee
county
is
a
wonderfully
diverse
community
in
the
heartland
of
america
and
if
there's
something
somebody
disagrees
with
or
thinks
it's
it's
better
said
another
way,
please
let
me
know,
whereas
the
kenke
county
sheriff's
department
is
charged
with
upholding
the
laws
of
kankakee
county
and
the
state
of
illinois
and
upholding
the
constitution
of
the
united
states
of
america,
whereas
kankakee
county
government
supports
law
enforcement,
which
includes
our
local
sheriff's,
police,
united
states,
marshals,
ice
and
local
law
enforcement
agencies,
whereas
we
acknowledge
that
immigrants
also
desire
full
participation
in
our
shared
american
dream,
whereas
there
are
no
kids
in
cages
in
kankakee
county
arrest
by
ice
at
our
courthouse.
A
Excuse
me
in
our
courthouse
and
no
arrests
by
any
local
law
enforcement
based
on
legal
status.
It
is
a
very
important,
whereas
as
far
as
I'm
concerned,
because
that
has
been
bantered
around
as
a
fact
by
people-
and
it
is
absolutely
not
true-
it
is
a
full
misrepresentation
of
what's
going
on
here
in
kankakee.
County
ice
has
not
been
allowed
in
the
courthouse,
I
believe,
for
over
two
and
a
half,
maybe
three
years.
How
long
is
that
miss
mike
yeah,
sometime
between
two
and
three
years,
between
two
and
three
years?
A
A
A
No,
no,
it
is
not
that's
part
of
the
whole
point
of
this
resolution
is
to
let
people
know
that,
there's
more,
we
have
in
common
that
people
would
say
you
know
that
divide
us.
If
you
will
the
next,
whereas
we
reaffirm
that
our
system
of
government,
one
that
is
continually
examined
and
refined,
is
still
the
best
example
of
personal
freedom
and
self-determination
on
the
planet.
A
A
As
kankakee
county
government,
we
expect
and
receive
the
highest
standard
of
racial
equality
in
our
policing,
correction
systems,
probation
courts
and
mental
health
treatment,
whereas
the
kankakee
county
board
adopted
our
affirmative
action
resolution
in
2007,
which
is
included
in
your
packet
in
case.
You
would
like
to
to
see
that
and
read
through
it,
and
anita
will
be
talking
about
that
more
in
depth
later,
because
there
are
some
things
as
we
reviewed
that
that
we
need
to.
A
We
need
to
update,
whereas
the
kankakee
county
board
adopted
the
10
shared
principles
to
improve
relationships
between
law
enforcement
and
the
communities
they
serve
in
february
2020
to
absolutely
no
media
fanfare
whatsoever.
A
A
Sorry
I
lost
my
place,
whereas
we
acknowledge
the
lifetime
work
of
congressman
john
lewis
and
the
inspiration
via
the
sacrifice
of
reverend
martin
luther
king
jr,
through
non-violent
protests
and
in
dr
king's
words.
Even
though
we
face
the
difficulties
of
today
and
tomorrow,
we,
I
paraphrase
still
have
a
dream.
A
Humane
treatment
of
those
in
ice
custody,
a
path
to
citizenship
for
undocumented
immigrants,
present
that
otherwise
respect
our
system
of
laws
and
shared
values
of
life.
Liberty,
the
pursuit
of
happiness
and
free
speech,
whereas
illinois
ranks
at
the
bottom
of
the
list
of
states
in
terms
of
financial
support
of
mental
health
services
for
our
populations,
which
is
wholly
unacceptable
and
cannot
continue
if
we
are
able
to
address
the
seminal
role.
Mental
health
has
on
our
criminal
justice
system
and
economy.
Mr
chairman,.
H
H
A
A
Believe
that
was
either
17
or
18..
That
was
the
last
time
that
that
was
the
last
numbers
I
have.
I
didn't
check
them
recently,
but
we
were
at
the
bottom,
if
not
we're
still
near
the
bottom,
there
has
not
been
an
increase
in
mental
health
funding,
actually
they're
paying
less.
Now
all
community
mental
health
centers
are
in
extreme
duress
yeah
because
they're
not
paying
the
bills
yeah.
H
And
you
know,
having
worked
for
the
state
of
illinois
and
had
my
first
job
with
the
illinois
department
of
mental
health,
you
know
yeah
in
terms
of
the
closures
of
mantino,
the
closures
of
how
the
closure
of
tinley
park,
mental
health
center
and
and
up
in
cook
county
when
you
think
in
terms
of
the
community
mental
health
centers,
have
been
closed
as
well
too
so
yeah.
I
was
just
wondering
if
you
had
some
kind
of
late.
A
H
Let
me
also
look:
can
we
go
back
up
a
little
bit?
You
know
you
reference
here
and
we
have
dr
martin
luther
king's
name
up
here
and
we
got
john
lewis
who
just
recently
passed
you
want
to.
You
want
to
articulate
the
the
insert
that
you're
going
to
or
the
or
what
sure.
A
Sure
yeah
I
was,
I
was
made
aware
of
of
a
gentleman
that
was
raised
here
in
kankakee.
Almost
graduated
high
school
here
ended
up
moving
to
joliet
for
I
believe
senior
year,
but
then
was
one
of
the
original
13
freedom,
riders
and
a
lot
of
people.
A
If
that's
okay,
it
says,
whereas
the
kankakee
county
excuse
me,
whereas
kankakee
county
residents
have
contributed
greatly
to
the
civil
rights
movement,
as
evidenced
by
the
life's
work
of
civil
rights,
icon,
reverend
ben
elton
cox,
a
man
raised
in
kankakee
that
later
became
one
of
the
original
13
freedom
riders
and
has
two
united
states
supreme
court
civil
rights
rulings
that
bear
his
name.
A
So
a
relative,
I
believe,
reached
out
to
me
and
provided
some
information
about
that
this
gentleman.
So
do
you
have.
H
Any
comment,
mr
yeah.
I
just
wanted
to
fess
up.
That's
my
uncle
reverend
ben
elton
cox.
As
a
kid.
I
thought
he
was
a
bad
guy.
The
phone
would
ring
my
dad
would
answer
the
phone
and
holler
at
my
mom
blew
on
a
telephone,
and
my
mother
would
start
crying.
I
said,
oh
my
god,
what's
you
know
ben's
in
jail
again,
so
that's
uncle
ben.
H
But
little
did
I
know
at
that
particular
point.
You
know
what
he
was
doing
in
in
terms
of
sit-ins
and
also
trying
to
integrate
public
facilities.
Amazing
man,
I
I
spoke
at
his
memorial
service
and
attended
his
funeral
back
in.
I
think
it
was
june
of
2011.
H
We,
he
passed
amazing
person,
college
educated,
bachelor's
degree,
master's
degree
from
howard
was
held
in
high
regard
throughout
this
country
and,
as
the
chairman
has
indicated,
a
couple
civil
rights
initiatives
that
he
took,
which
brought
forth
a
couple
supreme
court
rulings.
So
I'm
pleased
and
honored.
You
know
to
be
his
nephew
and
I
think
sometimes
we
need
to
honor
our
local
heroes
and
sheroes,
who
have
had
an
impact
on
on
this
particular
county.
A
So
that
that
was
that,
after
I
wrote
this,
this
other
came
to
my
attention
and
I
thought
it
was
a
good
ad
because
it
it
ties
a
lot
of
things
together.
It's
not
all
just
out
there,
it's
here
what
we
do
locally
as
well
and
then
take
that
out
to
the
world.
Okay,
so
now,
therefore
be
resolved
by
the
kankakee
county
board
that
we
reaffirm
these
shared
principles,
one
as
revenues
allow.
A
A
We
address
that
in
this
resolution
later
on,
as
the
part
that
people
say
as
part
of
defunding
is
reallocate
resources,
that's
where
you
will
get
to
that.
In
a
moment,
we
recommit
to
our
affirmative
action
policy
of
2007,
which
is
again,
is
in
the
packet.
We
restate
our
support
of
the
ten
shared
principles
as
outlined
by
the
kankakee
county
naacp
adopted
by
the
kankakee
county
government
k,
keiki,
county
sheriff's
department
and
many
other
local
governmental
units
sheriff
was
that
all.
A
All
law
enforcement
in
the
county-
this
was
adopted
by
again.
Not
a
lot
of
people
know
that
it's
an
important
step
number
four.
We
support
legal
immigration
and
a
more
expeditious
path
to
citizenship
and
a
framework
that
acknowledges
the
great
effort
and
sacrifice
by
those
that
immigrated
here
legally
a
lot
of
times
those
folks
get
left
on
the
outside
and-
and
I
think
that
that
should
be
acknowledged.
A
We
reaffirm
our
housing
of
department
of
human
service
associated
individuals
at
our
local
facilities,
which
includes
federal
marshals,
federal
marshals
prisoners
and
ice
detainees,
and
commend
the
staff
and
leadership
of
these
facilities
that
have
an
automate
audited,
documented
record
of
transparently
providing
humane
conditions.
Exceptional
nutrition
excuse
me
and
medical
care
that
in
many
cases,
surpasses
that
was
received
outside
of
the
facility.
Is
it
two?
That's
there?
Okay,
that
that?
Okay,
thanks
for
catching
that.
A
We
acknowledge
that
streamlined
legal
immigration
and
documenting
every
law.
Abiding
immigrant
are
not
mutually
excused
exclusive
efforts.
You
you,
you
can
have
both
and
you
should
and
that's
the
policy
that
I
was
putting
before
the
board.
We
call
for
an
exponential
increase
in
funding
by
the
state
of
illinois
to
local
governments
that
will
both
support,
increased
and
accessible
mental
health
services
for
our
citizens,
both
inside
and
outside
the
criminal
justice
system.
A
So
again,
this
was
the
start
of
this
because
it
wasn't
just
as
simple
as
let's
support
ice,
let's
support
or
let's
not
defund
police,
because
all
these
other
issues
are
around
it,
and
so,
if
we're
gonna
jump
in
with
this,
I'm
asking
the
board
to
consider
a
policy,
and
I
understand
this
may
be
some
work.
This
may
be
a
first
reading.
It
may
be
you
like
it.
You
want
to
change
a
couple
things
or
add
a
couple
things
send
it
to
the
board.
A
It's
really
your
your
decision
here
on
the
executive
committee,
I'm
just
giving
you
a
starting
point.
So
with
that
anyone
we'll
start
with
mr
burnham,
mr
snipes
thank.
K
You
miss.
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
I
think
it's
a
well-written
document.
I
think
it
covers
a
lot
of
bases
and
today,
with
a
lot
of
discussion
today,
and
I
think
crudo
is
the
sheriff
downey
and
mr
board
member
hunter
and
the
coordinators
naacp
and
the
local
law
enforcement
we've
become.
I
feel
the
prototype.
What
the
other
people
around
the
country
should
be
looking
at.
You
know
communicating
between
law
enforcement
organizations
and
an
open
dialogue.
So
I
think
this
is
a
great
document
to
put
forward
and
I
think
that's
my
two
cents,
mr
snipes.
J
Thank
you,
mr
chairman,
that
whereas
I
mean
I've
looked
over
it
kind
of
briefly,
I
think,
but
we
have
that.
I
believe
it's
the
one
two
three
four
five,
six
seven,
whereas
it
says,
whereas
substantial
progress
I
need
something
to
say,
has
been
made
since
the
civil
rights
act
of
1964
and
the
voting
rights
act
of
1965.
J
But
when
you
use
that
word,
but
I
think
we
need
to
put
in,
we
also
acknowledge
that
we
must
together
ensure
in
order
to
clarify
that
statement
just
because
it
makes
it
a
little
bit
ambiguous.
I
see
some
others,
but
we
can.
We
can
adjust
those
as
we
go,
but
that
one
kind
of
stood
out
as
need
a
little
bit
more
clarification.
A
Yeah
it's
and
I
appreciate
that
I
haven't
even
really
sent
it
to
the
grammar
police,
yet,
oh
okay,
so
it
was
more
like
I
want
to
get
thoughts
on
paper
and
that
that's
and
stuff
like
that
will
get
corrected,
but
you're
spot
on.
J
Right
and
my
other
concern
is,
I
mean
I
had
a
conversation
with
the
mayor
that
introduced
the
eight
can't
wait
strategies
by
campaign,
zero
that
are
being
recommended,
and
I
had
to
share
with
her
when
I
looked
at
that.
The
reason
I
had
some
reservations
is
because,
most
when
I
looked
at
the
eight
can't
wait
strategies
most
of
those
strategies
are
incorporated
in
the
training.
When
you
become
a
law
enforcement
officer,
it
was
there
when
I
was
in
law
enforcement.
J
It
was
there
when
I
joined
the
auxiliary
police
here
so
for
the
state
and
for
the
for
the
the
city
and
that
all
of
that
was
incorporated
in
there.
So
it's
almost
like
we're
being
redundant
in
into
some
things
or
whatever,
so
I
think
you're
on
the
right
track.
As
far
as
you
know,
as
far
as
accepting
the
ten
share
principles,
but
you
know
the
eight
can't
wait
strategies
after
I
reviewed
it
by
campaign
zero.
J
I
had,
I
I
mean
was
nothing
there,
that's
that
that
that's
not
in
the
police
training.
My
concern
is
it's
already
implemented,
even
though
it
may
not
be
initiated
and
to
this
regard,
each
in
a
in
a
moment
of
crisis.
When
an
officer
is
on
in
that
crisis
they
are,
I
mean
they're,
subject
to
their
training,
but
a
lot
of
times
they
act
upon
the
instinct,
and
in
that
I
have
to
the
only
way
I
can
help
that
situation
is.
J
You
have
to
have
workshops
and
more
training
and
and
and
for
some
reason
that
area
has
been
devoided
and
it
can't
be,
and
I
might
be
wrong
because
I've
been
you
know,
I
was
back
in
the
day.
Maybe
it's
something,
but
to
me
the
more
training
that
the
officers
will
have,
the
better.
They
would
be
able
to
respond
in
a
crisis,
whereas
they
can
implement
policies
and,
at
the
same
time
you
know
not
rely
so
much
upon
an
instinct.
J
So
that's
just
my
concern
there
and
the
only
other
caveat
is
that
you
all
said
you
want
to
fully
fund.
So
if
you
want
to
fully
fund
it,
then
there
should
be
no
question
as
to
bringing
up
the
law
enforcement
to
where
it
was
that's
just
because
you're
saying
it
so
we're
going
to
say
it
we
got
to
do
it.
A
As
much
as
budgets
allow,
I
didn't
put
that
in
hey.
I
put
a
I
put
a
door
there.
We
could
walk
by
no
I'm
just
kidding
there's
I
had
to
put
it
in
there,
because
I
want
the
impression
that
you
know
what
is
fully
funded,
but
to
your
point,
when
out
the
I
was
invited
to
go
to
the
you
know
the
police
chiefs
in
the
naacp
meeting
and
with
the
sheriff
and-
and
he
can
speak
to
that's
one
of
the
reasons
I
asked
mike
to
come
because
I
thought
that
might
come
up.
A
So
please
share.
N
N
Yeah,
the
eight
can't
wait.
We
talked
about
that
at
the
at
the
meeting
and
while
as
as
the
president
of
our
association
locally
chief
swinford
mantino,
talked
at
that
meeting,
virtually
every
department
is
in
some
way
already
operating
under
the
eight
can't
wait.
There
are
a
couple
of
interpretation
issues
that
you
know
are
what
they
are
as
as
in
any
policy.
N
You
interpret
them,
but
at
this
point
until
those
get
rectified,
I
think
the
reason-
and
I
I
talked
to
the
chairman
about
this-
to
leave
that
part
out
for
now
until
we
can
say
yes,
we're
we're
fully
involved
with
eight
can't
wait,
as
opposed
to
now,
where
there's
one
or
two
issues
that
we're
still
trying
to
work
through,
but
all
departments
have
virtually
all
of
it
in
their
policies
somewhere.
Yes,.
A
And
to
me,
one
of
the
big
things
that
was
left
is
the
national
database,
for
that
involves
that
last
item
on
the
number
eight.
If
you
will.
I
N
A
that's
common
sense,
stuff
right
but
stuff
that
is
in
writing
now,
so
we
don't
want
to
say
well
it's
in
writing
now,
but
I
was
getting
shot
at,
but
I
didn't
I,
I
didn't
give
him
a
warning
before
I
shot
back
and
then
I
therefore
I
violated
the
it
can't
wait
so
until
that
gets
rectified.
You
know
that
those
are
just
the
two
issues
right.
J
And
then
to
the
to
the
credit
of
of
the
police,
remind
yourself
that
I
mean
in
your
training:
you're
taught
not
to
pull
a
weapon
unless
your
life
or
the
life
of
someone
is
that
that
that,
when
that's
not
in
harm
way
is
in
our
way,
and
then
you
shoot
to
the
head
and
heart,
and
these
in
these
episodes
that
you
are
seeing
coming
for.
The
board
I
mean
for
in
in
view
of
the
public
are
individuals
that
operate
outside
the
scope
of
all
training,
16
shots.
You
don't
do
that.
J
There's
no
officer
in
their
right
mind
with
that,
would
do
that.
That's
called
you
you
that
would
have
been
excessive
and,
as
a
result,
they
were
trained
the
other
individual
with
the
hand
in
the
pocket
knee
up
on
the
neck.
There
was
another
remedy
for
them,
because
I
I
told
them
even
in
in
the
meeting
here
locally.
J
What
I
didn't
see
is
everybody
was
scared
to
do
something,
but
in
this
day
of
technology
you
had
a
cell
phone.
You
could
have
immediately
called
9-1-1
and
said
this
officer
got
his
knee
and
the
person
said
they
couldn't
breathe
at
that
time
everybody
would
have
been
alerted
and
a
chief
or
sheriff
or
someone
was
said,
get
your
get
them
get
that
also
off
and
it
could
have
been
an
intervention,
but
they
froze
because
of
the
crisis.
J
G
Chairman
in
regard
to
training,
because
of
the
reentry
program
that
the
sheriff
established
in
his
department,
I
believe
I'm
aware
that
there
have
been
discussion
and
also,
as
I
recall,
officers
in
his
department
have
been
trained
in
various
de-escalation
procedures.
So
I
would
compliment
the
sheriff
that
he's
already
been
working
on
a
lot
of
things
that
deal
with
training,
including
de-escalation,
in
cases
where
they're
dealing
with
people
with
mental
health
issues
or
other
kinds
of
situations
where
de-escalation
is
appropriate.
N
Yeah,
I
appreciate
that
mr
lehrer,
I
would
just
add
in
in
that
de-escalation
comment.
That
is
the
way
that
the
majority
of
law
enforcement
is
trained.
There
is
not
99.99
of
law
enforcement
are
not
reporting
for
work
every
day.
Looking
for
somebody
to
beat
up
or
looking
for
somebody
to
shoot,
that's
the
last
absolute
last
resort,
so
the
de-escalation
is
important.
It's
something
that
that
every
law
enforcement
in
the
county
does
because
of
some
reentry
because
of
the
things
that
we
do
because
of
the
10
shared
principles.
N
A
Know
if
I
could,
before
the
next
question
I
want
can,
can
I
just?
Can
I
read
out
loud
what
the
10
shared
principles
are?
Yes,
because
it's
not
covered
nobody
and
mr
hess,
while
I'm
digging
that
out,
do
you
have
something
yeah?
I.
L
N
N
About
2005
2006
and
what
happened
is
the
state
of
illinois
started
this
whole
reentry
thing,
because
you
had
people
coming
out
from
prison
and
the
idea
was
that
when
individuals
would
would
get
released
from
prison,
they
would
come
back
to
county
jails
and
spend
the
last
couple
months
here
or
in
their
local
wherever
they
got
released
to
and
then
they
would
go
through
some
programs,
the
re-entry.
N
N
I've
actually
talked
to
a
couple
federal
inmates
who
are
now
very
successful
and
have
great
jobs,
but
they
came
back
to
tell
our
groups
here:
listen
you're,
going
to
get
rejected,
you're
going
to
get
told.
No,
you
can't
just
stop
when
you
first
get
told
get
told
these
things
get
rejected,
so
it's
very
very
difficult.
So
the
idea
was
to
help
them
get
housing.
Help
them
find
a
job
help
them
get
into
college,
help
them
do
these
things
and
then,
of
course,
in
typical
state
fashion.
N
They
passed
the
legislation
and
then
didn't
fund
it
and,
of
course,
counties
like
ours
and
other
counties
across
the
state
of
illinois.
Don't
didn't
have
funding
for
that,
but
the
the
kcro
has
has
done
good
work
in
obtaining
some
grants
dealing
with,
fortunately,
our
local
inmates,
who
are
now
getting
back
out
on
the
street
and
and
they're
dealing
with
them.
So
this
has
been
going
on
for
15
years.
That
was.
H
Mr
hunter
yeah
just
to
piggyback
on
the
sheriff's
comments,
I'm
on
the
kcro
board
and
it's
phenomenal.
H
That's
probably
the
descriptive
adjective
to
describe
what
they
do
over
there
and
it's
probably
one
of
the
best
kept
secrets
as
well
too.
I
was
glad
to
see
that
we
showed
the
meeting
we
had
last
thursday,
and
I
think
commissioner
haas
will
agree
that
when
you
take
a
look
at
the
diversity
of
the
groups
and
organizations,
the
judges,
the
social
service
agencies,
community
people,
the
college,
just
amalgamation
of
many
different
groups
coming
together
and
dealing
with
those
those
inmates.
H
Additionally,
I'm
not
sure
if
you
guys
are
well
aware
of
the
fact
that
a
lot
of
those
things
that
the
sheriff
talked
about
are
self-contained
in
that
particular
program
with
kcro.
We've
even
had
an
opportunity
to
make
sure
that
some
of
those
inmates
got
jobs
with
fortune
500
companies
as
well
too.
So
you
know
that
really
helps
in
terms
of
dissuading
the
revolving
door
and
recidivism
regarding
our
inmates.
H
A
A
A
It
just
proliferates
all
throughout
everything,
that's
affected
within
a
local
economy
and
then,
when
you
don't
have
those
services
it
just
increases.
At
one
point:
we
we
had
saw
that
when
people
start
missing
their
their
medication
meetings,
they
start
self-medicating
they
get
arrested
and
then
they
start
having
their
meetings
again.
But
unfortunately
it's
when
they're
incarcerated
and
we
see
it
a
lot.
A
I
mean
it's
not
just
a
little
bit,
so
I
mean
it's
it's
a
real
problem,
and
so
I
do
agree
with
the
thought
behind
mental
health
becoming
part
of
the
overall
solution
to
some
of
these
things,
but
I
I
think
to
to
to
mix
that
up
in
a
defund,
it's
it
people
don't
really
realize
that
there
is
a
a
real
correct
reason
to
have
that
part
of
the
discussion.
A
I
just
don't
think
it's
very
good
marketing
because
it
tends
to
polarize
people
instead
of
bringing
together
my
own
opinion.
So
in
that,
in
that
aspect,
is
there
anything
we're
missing
as
an
executive
committee
that
zoomers
do
you
have
any
questions?
Thoughts,
comments
I
didn't
say
boomers.
I
said
numbers.
A
So
all
right!
Well,
I
just
I
do
want
to
make
sure
that
we
understand
that
this
is
an
official
policy
if
it
does
get
passed
by
the
board
that
we
all
believe
as
as
human
beings,
that
you
know
if
we
were
in
a
situation
whether
it's
africa,
europe,
united,
you
know
central
south
america
and
we
we
don't.
We
would
want
to
live
here
as
well.
There's
so
much
of
this
the
united
states
has
to
offer.
Would
you
wait
20
years
if
you
had
the
opportunity
to
come
now?
That's
what
I
think
this.
A
The
national
immigration
policy
is
forcing
people
into
is
becoming
air
quotes,
criminals
for
wanting
a
better
life
and
I'm
tired
personally
of
national
politics
playing
games
with
people's
lives,
and
now
it's
on
our
doorstep,
because
this
we
have
a
system
of
laws
and
when
they're
violated
there
are
consequences
for
that.
That's
a
role
of
the
dice.
A
We
need
to
do
something
and
we
need
to
do
it
now
because-
and
I
told
the
sheriff
this
I
I
want
the
day
where
the
only
people
that
we
see
out
at
our
facility
at
jerome
combs
are
ones
that
you
know
I
would
love
to
have
the
the
driving
while
undocumented
just
go
away,
or
as
we
call
it,
sometimes
there's
a
lot
of
collateral
damage,
as
I
found
out
when
there's
a
raid
on
a
very
specific
individual
who
has
is
wanted
for
other
crimes,
there's
maybe
people
around
that
are
collateral
damage
that
were
just
in
the
room
when
that
happened.
A
I
would
love
that
to
go
away
because
we
made
it
easier
for
the
good
people
to
get
here
that
again
abide
by
our
laws
and
are
loyal
to
our
system
and
our
flag.
It's
extremely
important
to
me
because
I
don't
think
any
generation
throughout
history
has
ever
gotten
a
pass
on
that
you
know
whatever
ellis
island
or
before.
A
So
is
there
any
any
other
thoughts
on
this,
because
this
is
an
important
step
for
the
board.
This
isn't
to
be
taken
lightly.
J
That
you
were
going
to
articulate
the
10
share
principles
that
be
you,
gonna
read.
A
Thank
you.
I
appreciate
that
yeah.
So
it's
our
resolution
now,
therefore
be
it
resolve
one.
We
value
the
life
of
every
person
and
consider
life
to
be
the
highest
value.
Two.
All
persons
should
be
treated
with
dignity
and
respect.
This
is
another
foundational
value.
Three.
We
reject
discrimination
toward
any
person
that
is
based
on
race,
ethnicity,
religion,
color,
nationality,
immigrant
status,
sexual
orientation,
gender
disability
or
familial
status.
A
We
endorse
the
six
pillars
in
the
report
of
the
president's
task
force
on
21st
century
policing.
The
first
pillar
is
to
build
and
rebuild
trust
through
procedural
justice,
transparency,
accountability
and
honest
recognition
of
past
and
present
obstacles.
Five.
We
endorse
the
four
pillars
of
procedural
justice,
which
are
fairness,
voice,
I.e,
an
opportunity
for
citizens
and
police
to
believe
they
are
heard,
transparency
and
impartiality
number
six.
A
We
endorse
the
values
inherent
in
community
policing,
which
includes
community
partnerships
involving
law
enforcement,
engagement
of
police
officers
with
residents
outside
of
interaction,
specific
to
enforcement
of
laws
and
problem
solving.
That
is
collaborative,
not
one-sided,
number
seven.
We
believe
that
developing
strong,
ongoing
relationships
between
law
enforcement
and
communities
of
color
at
the
leadership
level
and
street
level
will
be
the
keys
to
diminishing
and
eliminating
racial
tension
number
eight.
A
We
believe
that
law
enforcement
and
community
leaders
have
a
mutual
responsibility
to
encourage
all
citizens
to
gain
a
better
understanding
and
knowledge
of
the
law
to
assist
in
that
assist
them
in
their
interactions
with
law
enforcement
officers
number
nine.
We
support
diversity
in
police
departments
in
the
law,
enforcement,
profession,
law
enforcement
and
communities
have
a
mutual
responsibility
and
should
work
together
to
make
a
concerted
effort
to
recruit
diverse
police
departments
and
number
10.
We
believe
de-escalation
training
should
be
required
to
ensure
the
safety
of
community
members
and
officers.
A
We
endorse
de-escalation
tactics
to
reduce
potential
for
confrontations
that
endanger
law
enforcement
officers
and
community
members
and
the
principle
that
human
life
should
be
taken
only
as
a
last
resort.
I
never
asked
this
question,
but
I'm
assuming
de-escalation,
that's
from
all
sides,
not
just
from
law
enforcement
that
takes
again
it
takes
partners
in
this
effort.
So
but
that's
those
are
important
and
it
should
not
be
glossed
over.
A
It
should
not
be
forgotten,
and
I
I
don't
know
how
far
this
is
going
across
the
united
states,
these
ten
shared
principles,
but
I
would
hope
that
everybody
takes
a
hard
look
at
it.
So
with
that
being
said,
is
there
a
motion,
mr
hunter.
H
Yeah,
just
it's
amazing,
the
timing
of
this
and
the
things
we've
done
since
in
this
county
since
ferguson
and
what
transpired
last
thursday,
what
transpired.
A
J
J
So
that
way
they
can
understand
it
as
to
what
the
acronyms
refer
to,
and
I
I
I
will
concur
with
either
sheriff
hunter
and
mr
hunter
and
even
mrs
haas
mental
health
and
the
mental
health
health
aspect
is
very
critical
because
I
don't
know
a
white
or
blue
collar
crime.
You
can
commit
that
cannot
relate
to
some
mental
health
issues
that
that
can
be
addressed.
J
I
think
it's
something
that
I
work
for
the
department
mental
health
manufactures
one
of
my
first
jobs
back
in
the
day,
so
the
importance
I
dealt
with
the
development
of
disabled
and
the
mentally
ill,
which
is
two
different
things,
but
the
there's
a
great
need
not
only
in
school
district
but
in
the
department
of
corrections,
because
I
always
said
you
need
to
call
it
a
penitentiary
and
not
department
corrections
in
that.
It's
not
correcting
anything.
You've
taken
the
educational
programs
out
you've
taken
the
mental
services
out.
J
A
Thank
you.
So
we
have
a
motion
in
a
second.
A
D
A
And
then
a
voice
vote,
all
those
in
favor
say
aye
aye.
Those
opposed
same
sign
ocean
carries
thanks
for
your
discussion.
Here's
a
good
one!
Thank
you.
Moving
on
sheriff
had
a
presentation
just
kidding.
A
Saw
that
look
information
services,
mr
duvall,
do
you
have
anything
for
us
today.
O
If
you
can
hear
me
just
want
to
say,
we
are
on
budget
we're
back
to
normal,
since
we've
been
back
and
the
one
thing
I
can
talk
about
is
at
the
last
department
head
meeting,
where
you
made
it
known
to
all
the
departments
that
there
were
coded
grant
funds
made
available
for
reimbursement.
I've
had
several
departments
contact
me
and
they
plan
on
charging
some
of
their
expenses
against
that,
and
some
other
departments
are
going
to
make
additional
purchase
to
be
charged
against
that.
So
we're
working
on
that
in
a
moment.
A
Right
and
then
so
the
committee
knows
and
the
and
I
don't
know
we-
we
were
gonna-
address
this
at
some
point.
I
believe
it
was
either
this
meeting
or
tomorrow,
but
I
think
steve
was
gonna
talk
about
in
tomorrow's
meeting.
I
believe,
but
as
long
as
the
departments
can
justify
it
as
far
as
because
it
is
a
grant,
so
you
have
to
be
able
to
tie
that
out.
They
have
to
be
able
to
justify
that
the
spend
is
covered
related.
A
So
it's
not
like
we're
going
out
there
and
buying
a
fleet
of
vehicles
for
the
sheriff's
department
and
putting
it
under
this
1.1
million
dollars
that
will
be
allocated
maximum
to
kankakee
county
and
by
the
way,
that's
just
for
kankakee
county.
That's
not
for
the
municipalities.
They
got
their
own
deal,
so
we're
we're
on
our
own
with
that
1.1,
and
I
believe
I
don't
even
know
if
we
were
like
had
a
hundred
thousand
in
that
yet.
A
But
I
think
I
reminded
the
the
the
department
heads
you
got
to
think
about
everything
you
spent
and
the
hours
that
that
people
were
working
on
covid
the
two
new
custodians
in
the
courthouse,
because
we
have
to
clean
because
the
juries
are
now
spread
out
all
over
the
room,
so
we
have
to
clean
after
each
jury.
We
have
to
clean
everything
down.
Well,
that's
that's!
Culvert
related
expense
and
that's
all
the
way
through
december.
So
I
just
to
tie
that
out
for
you
kevin.
I
thought
I
mentioned
everybody
here
what
that
meant.
O
Any
other
questions
other
than
that
yeah
just
back
to
normal
for
us
you're
still
on.
A
J
How
about
and
the
fact
that
we
had
to
meet
by
zoom
that
could
have
been
part
of
our
paperless
society
of
getting
computers
or
tablets
or
whatever,
so
that
because
we
had
to
meet
outside
of
thing.
But
that's
a
that's
the
point
I
just
wanted
to
say.
Mr
duvall,
I
think
you
get
a
lot
of
kudos
for
what
you
do.
J
J
I'm
sure
the
county
board
members
say
thank
you,
but
I
just
wanted
to
say
that
publicly
you
do
a
lot
with
the
little
and
a
lot
of
times
when
you
do
things
you
operate
in
that
budget,
conscious
atmosphere,
and
in
that,
in
that
consciousness
you
make
things
work
for
the
county,
and
I
want
to
say
thank
you
publicly
for
what
you
do.
O
I
appreciate
that
I
can't
take
credit
for
this
process
that,
yes,
we
put
it
together,
but
to
be
fair
that
this
this
this
streaming.
This
was
a
project
that
the
chairman
put
forth
three
and
a
half
years
ago,
and
we
figured
out
how
to
do
it,
but
it
wasn't
our
idea.
It
was
something
that
the
chairman
said
we
wanted
to
put
in
place
and
we
found
a
way
to
do
it
within
the
budget.
A
Way
to
do
it
frugally,
you
know
and.
A
A
So,
and
that
was
from
the
jump
I
mean
that
was
from
the
very
start
of
this
whole
thing
kevin
they
had
it
dialed
in
and
because
they
took
the
preparation
and
the
time
and
they
approached
their
job.
That
way,
all
the
time,
not
just
for
that,
it's
for
everything,
they're
thinking
about.
Well,
you
know,
if
we're
doing
this,
what
else
you
know
and
then
what
does
this
impact
and
everything
else
downstream,
so
we're
lucky
to
have
him.
O
A
Thumbs
up
from
the
corner
there
we
go
nice
anything
else,
kevin
we
good.
No,
that's
it!
Okay!
Thank
you.
So
much
just
got
a
note
to
turn
off
the
mics
takes
takes
a
village.
Thank
you.
Moving
on
under
health
department,
john
beavis,
john,
you
still
on.
P
P
Okay,
good
morning,
I'm
just
was
going
to
give
a
quick
update
on
where
we're
at
with
covet
19
with
what
we're
doing
at
the
health
department.
And
then,
if
there's
any
specific
questions,
I
can
and
try
to
get
caught
up
here
or
or
andy
in
regards
to
one
of
these.
If
you
wanted
to
interject
or
or
add
on
to
that,
I
know.
Last
week
we
received
from
the
illinois
department
of
public
health.
Officially
the
contact
racing
grant
that
was
submitted
and
finally
approved.
P
They
did
do
that
in
in
a
timely
fashion,
so
they
have
sent
us
a
portion
of
the
the
amount
that
the
grant
was
for.
P
So
that
is
allowing
us
now
to
begin
to
reach
out
which
we
have
done
postings
for
these
contact
tracers
the
up
to
ten
individuals
that
we
will
be
able
to
hire
to
help
do
the
contact
tracing
so
that
our
staff
in-house
can
get
back
to
their
normal
duties
when
we
get
closer
to
kind
of
reopening
to
those
services,
because
we
still
are
sort
of
shut
down
on
some
of
our
services
and
and
only
by
appointment,
only
as
as
we
are
still
overwhelmed
with
the
contact
tracing
from
the
cases.
P
So
we're
we're
hiring
those
individuals.
We
had
a
new
one
start.
Today.
We've
got
another
interview
tomorrow
which
looks
promising
so
we're
hopeful
for
that
and
and
then
we'll
go
from
there
to
to
do
this
contact
racing.
P
We
lindsey
wilson
and
I
have
been
meeting
the
last
few
weeks
pretty
regularly
with
school
officials
and
and
greg-
might
talk
about
that.
If
he's
there
or
has
a
presentation
here
today,
but
we
are
meeting
with
the
school
officials.
Regarding
you
know,
all
the
different
opening
plans
that
the
different
districts-
and
you
know-
cities
and
villages-
are
having
the
scenarios
that
might
be
coming
up
the
what-ifs
or
trying
to
answer
any
and
all
of
those
questions.
P
If
we
aren't
able
to
we
reach
out
and
research
with
the
state
to
try
to
see
what
they're
doing
you
know,
the
big
question
and
really
the
health
department
doesn't
have
involvement
in
that
is,
is
you
know?
Are
they
going
to
open
up
schools
and
have
sports?
The
junior
highs
have
already
canceled
their
their
sports.
P
I
think
for
the
year,
or
at
least
for
the
fall,
and
then
I
think,
I'm
hearing
the
high
school
might
do
an
announcement
today,
so
we're
we're
working
with
them
to
get
that
done
since
july
19,
so
approximately
the
last
week
we're
not
seeing
a
big
upswing
in
cases,
but
we
are
averaging
about
25
new
cases
a
day
you
know.
Obviously
I
think
that
was
to
be
expected
with
the
opening
of
phase
four
and
it's
summer.
It's
warm
people
are
doing
things
or
getting
out
on
vacations.
P
There
are
a
lot
of
these
sports
travel
leagues
that
are
out
so
we're
seeing
you
know
some
little
pockets
of
positive
cases.
I
I
think
there
you
know,
obviously
we're
not
going
to
eliminate
this.
This
isn't
going
away.
The
virus
is
present
in
the
community.
You
know
at
the
very
beginning.
The
whole
premise
here
was
to
try
to
slow
this
down,
so
it
didn't
overwhelm
the
medical
community
and
I
believe
that
kankakee
county
did
a
tremendous
job
in
accomplishing
that.
P
Obviously,
with
the
governor's
you
know
stay-at-home
orders
and
and
some
of
those
executive
orders,
you
know
whether
we
agreed
with
them
or
not.
It
did
seem
to
help
put
illinois
in
a
good
spot
and
kankakee
in
relation
to
we've,
kept
the
numbers
low
and
with
any
kind
of
a
virus
you're
going
to
continue
to
see
transmissibility
here.
So
the
next
big
thing
is
going
to
be
obviously
schools
when
they
open
and
and
then
what
kind
of
numbers
we're
going
to
see
there.
P
So
that's
where
we're
at
you
know
our
numbers
were
were
over
1700
positive
cases.
We
did
have
two
new
deaths
over
the
weekend.
P
Unfortunately,
but
we
had
gone
in
months
without
one,
so
that's
promising,
we
are
at
almost
1200
recoveries
and
our
positivity
rate
is
around
3.4
right
now,
with
the
testing,
which
is
well
under
the
state's
recommendation
of
8,
so
we
are
trending,
the
county
is
trending
in
good
numbers
there,
and
then
the
staff
here
continue
to
you
know,
do
heroic
work
with
the
as
do
a
lot
of
employees
all
over
the
county,
including
with
the
county.
P
You
know
just
the
extra
work
that
covet
has
brought
to
us
and
sort
of
put
some
of
the
other
work
that
we
normally
do
on
the
back
burner.
You
know,
but
the
public
is,
is
coming
out
and
expecting
some
of
that
too.
So
we
are
trying
to
accomplish
that
and
we're
asking
for
everyone's
patience.
P
When
you
know
all
of
a
sudden
things
don't
seem
to
go
their
way
because
you
know
believe
it
or
not
we're
still
in
the
middle
of
this
battle
so
and
we
will
be
probably
until
a
vaccine
comes
out
so
with
that
I
will
leave
it
for
any
questions.
A
P
P
But
the
governor's
metrics
right
now
lists
the
county
at
3.4,
which
is
still
a
a
respectable
number
and
and
we're
not
considered
in
the
you
know
the
the
warning
phase
there
unless
we
go
over
eight
percent,
so
we're
we're
even
under
half
right
now
and
and
that's
with
our
you
know.
Obviously,
as
I
said,
we've
had
25
averaging
the
last
few
days.
You
know,
and
if
you
look
at
the
numbers
before
that
we
were
at
you
know,
eight
five,
three
and
two,
so
we
are
having
a
spike.
K
Mr
burn,
yes,
sir.
Thank
you
john.
Thank
you
very
much
just
to
confirm,
so
we
have
county-wide
approximately
1700
cases.
A
Okay,
yeah,
thank
you
and-
and
I
want
to
make
sure
that
everybody
knows
this
and
we
spent
a
lot
of
time
there.
You
know
people
may
not
see
it,
but
there
was
a
group
of
50
people
meeting
in
the
background,
while
all
this
was
going
on
and
we
assembled
the
data
points
in
the
reporting
structure
and
then
cont
and
have
that
nested
within
the
health
department's
website.
A
Now
for
everything
that
you're
talking
about
you
know
and
compared
to
the
governor's
metrics
on,
you
know,
going
from
phase
three
to
four
and
also
now
over
compared
with
in
our
new
south
suburban
region
with
will
county,
we
were
highly
effective
in
opening
the
governor's
eyes
again
in
the
respectful
and
cerebral
manner
that
we
should
be
with
will
and
not
with
cook,
and
that
worked
and
it
had
a
lot
of
people
pulling
in
the
same
direction.
A
You
don't
see
that
because
those
phone
calls
and
zoom
meetings
aren't
aren't
on,
you
know
televised
if
you
will,
and
the
perception
is,
is
that
the
county
board
was
doing.
Nothing
actually
was
just
the
opposite.
A
It
was
four
meetings
a
week
for
about
eight
nine
weeks,
and
then
it
goes
down
to
now
every
two
weeks,
because
our
numbers
are
such
that,
while
any
death
is
tragic,
our
mortality
rate
is
very
low
and
you
know
it's
it's
it's
something
that
that
we
don't
talk
about,
but
we
need
to
the
public
needs
to
hear
this
go
to
the
health
department
website.
All
of
this
stuff
is
here.
I
was
just
there
john
and
I
was
shocked
to
see.
A
I
think
our
largest
segment
of
the
age
pie
chart,
if
you
will
of
those
that
are
positive,
is
in
their
20s,
and
I
was
I
you
know,
because
you
can.
Click
on
the
little
pie
chart
it's
those
in
their
20s
and
what
are
those
in
their
20s
doing,
they're
going
home
and
hugging
mom
or
grandma,
and
you
know
whatever
that's.
What
really
concerns
me
is
the
fact
that
the
younger
people
may
or
may
not
be
taking
this
very
seriously.
A
The
older
folks,
it
seems
like
the
ones
that
are
at
risk
are
got
the
message
and
you
know
they're
protecting
themselves
because
they
saw
what
damage
it
can
do.
It's
the
young
and
I
want
to
say
bulletproof
if
you
will,
that
are
not
getting
the
message
locally.
We
look
at
these
numbers
on
a
hyper
local
level.
So,
john,
I
don't
know
if
you
want
to
speak
to
that
at
all,
but
it
seems
like
that
process
is
worked
by
us
all.
Coming
together:
municipalities,
health
department,
hospitals,
county
private
business.
P
Yes,
just
real
quick,
I
want
to
say
you
know,
thank
you
very
much
for
for
andy
and,
and
you
know
the
collaboration
of
all
these
agencies.
We,
you
know.
Last
week
there
was
the
press
conference
that
you
know
andy
spoke
at.
P
We
had
senator
joyce
representative
for
parkhurst,
both
hospitals
were
there,
the
health
department
talked
and
then
greg
murphy
from
the
schools
in
regards
to
an
update
and-
and
it
was
sort
of
a
presentation
to
talk
about
where
we
are
at
in
the
county,
but
also
to
try
to
roll
out
as
as
best
we
can.
P
I
think
this
is,
as
andy
says,
a
a
unknown,
hidden
gem
of
a
nugget
here
that
we
have
now
that's
very
easily
findable
on
on
our
website
that,
as
andy
said
50,
you
know
organizations
were
involved
with
with
getting
this
rolling.
We
talked
about
what
kind
of
information
do
we
want
and,
as
andy
alluded
to
just
a
moment
ago,
I
actually,
I
was
looking
at
some
of
those
numbers
too
this
morning
andy
and
had
written
down
some
notes.
P
P
So
that
is,
you
know
that,
and
that's
kind
of
that
last
population
that
I
see
is
this
that's
starting
to
test
positive
here
or
is
it
spreading?
You
know
the
transmissibility
right
now.
Is
you
know?
Obviously,
when
the
virus
first
came
in,
it
appeared
to
you
know,
it
went
right
after
the
vulnerable
medical
conditioned
individuals,
the
older
and
and
then
those
with
the
the
medical
conditions,
cancer
treatment.
P
Things
like
that,
just
right
off
the
bat
it
went
there
then
a
lot
of
the
older
people
who
survived
but
but
had
some
health
conditions
that
didn't
help
and
and
then
got
into
your
health
care
workers,
obviously
that
that
are
going
out
and
about
and
that
were
exposed
as
as
they're
dealing
with
patients.
You
know,
and
if
you
think
about
it,
you
know
with
stay-at-home
orders,
are
the
younger
kids
were
at
home,
their
their
schools
were
closed.
P
They
really
couldn't
go
out
and
about
and
do
anything
now
they
are
out
and
about,
and
so
it
would
appear
that
that's
the
age
group
that
all
of
a
sudden
seems
to
be
the
last
ones.
You
know
we're
seeing
more
and
more
numbers
of
those
younger
age
groups
where
early
on
it
was
the
higher
age
groups.
P
Just
because
you
were
sick,
you
got
tested,
you're
positive,
then
you
could
get
tested
and
you
were
concerned
so
you
got
tested
and
you
were
positive
and
now
the
young
ones
are
all
of
a
sudden
beginning
to
get
sick
and
when
they
go
get
tested,
guess
what
they're
positive
you've
got
a
lot
of
these
travel
leaks
going
on
and
a
lot
of
exposures
it's
so
it's
inevitable
that
we're
going
to
be
seeing
that
and
again
we're
just
promoting
that
message.
P
Wear
a
mask
it
might
not
be
mandatory,
but
wearing
that
mask
is
going
to
protect
you,
it's
going
to
protect
somebody
else,
wash
your
hands.
Obviously,
that's
a
no-brainer.
You
know
and
watching
your
social
distancing
and
I
think
when
we
get
into
the
school.
You
know
we
just
at
some
point.
P
We
have
to
see
how
it
goes
and
then,
obviously,
if
it's
bad,
you
know
they'll,
probably
pull
the
rug
out
and
we
go
back
to
square
one
kind
of
a
thing,
but
we're
not
going
to
eliminate
you
know
and
get
down
to
zero
tomorrow
by
just
taking
some
magic
pill
here.
H
B
vision,
those
10
positions
that
you
referenced
would
I
find
the
job
description
and
the
salary
on
the
website.
P
I'm
not
sure
I
know
that
those
are
contractual
positions,
they're
not
going
to
be.
You
know:
health
department,
employee
positions,
there
you
know,
there's
there's
no
benefits
paid
or
anything
like
that.
So
it's
kind
of
a
little
bit
different
and
I
know
that
we
had
had
it
posted
earlier
and
and
we
have
the
applications
in
for
now
so
we
may
have
you
know
the
the
current
posting
may
have
expired
and
we're
also
in
a
position
where
we're
trying
to
look
at
based
on
the
number
of
cases
that
we
have.
P
We,
we
may
hire
up
to
10
at
some
point
based
on
our
load,
but
right
now
we
don't
have
that
load
to
support.
You
know
how.
P
Three
full
time,
and
then
we
have
a
number
of-
I
think
we
have
about
four
four
to
five
part-time
contractual
individuals
that
weren't
able
to
that
that
have
the
experience.
So
they
were
volunteers
at
the
beginning
stages
of
this
for
our
contact
tracing
and
then,
when
the
grant
became
available
it
was
easy
to
segue
them
into.
You
know
a
position
where
they
were.
Obviously
you
know.
P
Well,
we've
got
one
that
started
today.
We
have
a
second
one.
We
have
three
positions
that
we
will
hopefully
anticipate.
So
no,
we
don't
have
actually
the
three.
Yet
we
have
one
two.
I
think
it's
four
to
five
half
time
or
part-time
positions
that
represent
three
ftes
full-time
employees
per
se,
based
based
upon
the
amount
of
work
that
they're
giving
us.
P
P
I
don't
know
the
race
makeup
of
that
individual
and
then
obviously
we
have
you
know
we
are
looking
for
bilingual
individuals
in
to
help
us
with
any
type
of
a
you
know,
hispanic
scenario,
outbreak
situation,
you
know
say
it
at
a
farm
situation
or
just
even
in
schools,
because
we
are
seeing
that
the
hispanic
population
was
one
of
the
harder
hit
ones.
So.
H
Who's,
your
contact
person
for
the
hispanic
community.
H
P
Yeah
we
have
a
young
lady
who's,
helping
us
with
that.
Her
name
is
stephanie,
who
has
had
a
number
of
opportunities
to
have
worked
in
kankakee
county
before
and
work
with
those
those
organizations,
those
agencies
to
help
be
a
contact
and
then,
through
a
number
of
the
collaborative
efforts
that
we
have
in
the
community.
We
are
reaching
out
to
individuals
to
see
if
they
have
people
that
could
be
interested
in
with.
H
H
Do
you
have
any
documentation
which
indicates
that
you,
you
interface
with
them
at
all,
or
is
that
left
up
to
hr.
P
That
would
be
left
up
to
hr.
Okay,
that's
not
something
that
my
my
specific
role
at
this
point
is
not
you
know
you
know
intertwined
within
that.
We've
got
the
grant
we
you
know,
then
I
trickle
that,
down
to
my
hr,
we
talk
to
our
cd
communicable
nurses.
What
are
our
needs?
P
What
do
we,
how
many
people
do
we
need,
and
so
then
we
posted
the
position
and
reached
out
to
these
individuals
and
then
depending
upon
whether
you
know
what
kind
of
needs
we
need
or
what
populations
that
we
go
and
interface
with
in
regards
to
contact
tracing
and
the
numbers,
that's
all
going
to
be
determined
by
the
cases
at
that
time
in
relation
to
these
positions
that
we
fill
or
or
would
need
to
fill
in
the
future.
P
So
it's
kind
of
an
on,
and
this
is
a
one
year
grant
and
you
know
like
it
just
was
approved
last
week.
So
some
of
this
is
just
now
getting
traction
in
regards
to
you
know
who
we're
reaching
out
to
how
we're
reaching
out
to
them.
So
if
you
have
any
particular
questions
or
concerns,
if
you
would
want
to
reach
out
to
me
after
the
meeting
we
could
discuss
that
or
or
we
could
do
it
here,.
A
I
think
it
would
be
good
to
you
know.
Obviously
we,
the
people
in
the
room
know,
but
the
the
the
health
department
has
their
own
board
they're,
not
necessarily
a
division
of
the
county
administration
proper.
If
you
will,
they
use
the
county
for
hr,
and
you
know
they're
in
that
aspect
for
job
postings
and
things
like
that.
They
do
they
send
them
over
and
we
post
those
anita.
We
don't
even
post
the
positions
here.
Okay,
I
think
it
would
be
a
good
idea.
A
It's
just
a
recommendation
of
mr
burns
on
the
board
at
least
maybe
a
little
proactive
engagement,
especially
since
the
hispanic
population
has
been
so
susceptible
to
covid,
that
we
might
be
able
to
help
get
some
information
into
their
hands
and
and
make
sure
that
at
least
they
know
that
we're
here
for
them
through
the
partnership
or
hippocrates
or
whatever
connection
point.
So
I'm
it's
not
being
critical.
It's
more
like
a
suggestion
that,
maybe
you
guys
take
a
look
at
that
going
forward.
It
would
make
a
lot
of
sense
so
sure.
J
Yeah,
the
I
know
the
excuse
me,
the
high
school
is
is
is
for
is
going
to
have
a
health
center.
I
don't
know
when
it's
going
to
be
completed
or
if
it's
going
to
be
completed
this
year,
but
they're
going
to
have
a
health
center
within
the
school
district.
Are
you
all
partnering
with
them?
J
I
guess,
especially
during
this
covet
process
of
when
they
bringing
individuals
back
to
kind
of
gear
and
make
sure
that
they're,
updated
and
and
any
suggestions
as
to
what
should
be
done,
collaborate
collaboratively
when
you
are
coming
together
when
the
school
year
start.
Do
you
have
any
information
regarding
that.
P
What
I
can
say
is
that
in
regards
to
that
that
that
health
center,
that
the
kankakee
school
district
has
amy
lafine,
who
is
our
director
of
client
services
here
at
the
health
department,
was
very
helpful
in
them.
Renewing
that
grant
the
grant
that
is
involved
with
that
is
specific
to
the
school
district.
P
So
it's
not
the
health
department,
so
none
of
our
staff
are
are
affiliated
with
that,
but
they
they
did
make
some
changes
at
the
beginning
of
the
year
and
and
from
last
year,
so
we
assisted
with
them
submitting
that
grant,
renewing
it
in
essence
helping
the
the
new
individuals
that
were
involved
with
that,
so
that
there
would
not
be
any
kind
of
elapse
or
you
know,
losing
the
grant
kind
of
a
thing.
So
that
went
well.
P
They
they
did
get
the
grant,
so
the
school
district
actually
is
the
one.
You
know
everything
involved
with
that
grant
they
it's
their
nurses,
it's
their
health
personnel,
it's
their
health
policies
and
everything
like
that,
so
we
are
attempting
to
establish
you
know
a
collaborative
relationship
with
them
so
that
the
services
you
know
this
is
you
know,
take
covet
out
of
the
question
for
the
you
know
the
for
this.
P
For
a
second,
you
know
setting
up
a
collaborative
effort
between
the
health
department
and
them
so
that
you
know
what
services
they
do
over
there
specific
to
their
grants
and
and
what
services
we
do
here
at
the
health
department
might
be
different,
but
by
working
together
and
then
I
think
some
of
the
long-term
ideas
is
that
not
only
for
students,
health,
but
family's
health
and
and
for
the
district
is
included
eventually
that
we
can,
you
know,
marry
the
two
together
so
that
you
know
a
it'll
benefit
the
health
department
and
get
some
some
new
individuals
over
here
as
potential
clients
and
and
then
obviously,
we
can
assist
in
any
way
possible.
P
So
that's
my
answer
in
relation
to
that
wellness
center
now
to
to
go
to
your
comments
regarding
you
know,
starting
a
school
in
cases
and
working
together.
That's
part
of
what
the
health
department
lindsey
and
I,
as
I
said
earlier,
have
been
meeting
with
the
superintendents.
P
You
know
discussing
their
plans,
their
questions,
you
know
any
any
once
school
starts
and
you
know
there's
gonna
kind
of
be.
I
think
two
to
three
scenarios
one's
going
to
be.
You
know
someone
has
tested
positive
and
is
a
student
or
a
worker
at
a
particular
school.
Well,
we
will.
P
We
will
know
that
information
here
at
the
health
department
and
we
reach
out
then
and
say
you
know
you
are
a
positive
case
and
and
then
we
begin
the
contact
tracing
aspect,
the
second
scenario
and
then
we'll
work
with
the
school
at
that
point
as
to
what
they'll
do
and
those
recommendations
will
come
from.
You
know:
illinois
department
of
public
health
cdc
in
the
illinois
school
board.
I
isb
illinois
school
school
board
of
education.
P
The
other
thing
that's
gonna
happen
is
that
you're
gonna
have
individuals
potentially
come
to
school
sick.
Traditionally,
people
have
done
that
historically
over
over
time.
They
do
it
everywhere.
You
know
they
don't
think
they
have
the
symptoms.
They
they
or
they
become
sick
during
the
day
and
then
we're
going
to
be
working
with
those
kinds
of
scenarios
as
to
how
does
that
get
handled?
Do
they
need
to
get
tested?
And
you
know
then,
if
they
do,
how
long
are
they
out
and
then,
if
they're
negative?
P
What
does
that
mean
and
then,
if
they're
positive?
What
happens
after
that?
Those
are
all
those
the
kind
of
questions
and
what
ifs
that
I
don't
have
specific
answers
for,
but
that's
what
we're
working
feverishly
here
towards,
because
you
know
we
as
sheriff
downey,
was
alluding
to
earlier.
P
You
know
the
state
is
not
always
great
and
timely
and
the
information
that
they
get
out
to
us
and
and
and
push
that
down
into
you
know
things
that
the
county
board
needs
to
do
and
there's
no
money
into
the
health
department
and
there's
no
money
to
the
sheriff's
office
and
there's
no
money.
So
a
lot
of
this
information
is
is
coming
on
the
fly
and
we're
only
a
week
to
two
weeks
away
from
schools
opening.
P
So
I
know
we
have
a
lot
of
concerned
parents,
a
lot
of
concerned
teachers,
a
lot
of
concerned,
superintendents
and
and
principals,
so
we're
we're
doing
the
best
that
we
can
to
try
to
answer
those
questions.
I'm
sorry
that
was
long-winded
well,.
J
That's
good,
I
mean
the
people
who
can
I
mean
the
parents
and
them
will
appreciate
it.
As
far
as
out
my
my
concerns.
I
know
you
articulated
the
20
to
30
group
when
we
articulated
the
up
to
50
group,
but
my
concern
is
when
school
starts.
What
about
that
group?
That's
19
and
under
currently
where
they
are
now
and
whether
or
not
those
numbers
are
going
to
increase,
and
we
won't
know
that
until
the
school
year
starts,
but
that,
thanks
for
the
information.
P
Sure
and
I'm
gonna
guess
that
they're
gonna
go
up.
I
mean
I
I
you
know
I
can.
I
don't
know
for
sure.
I
don't
know
that
anyone
knows
for
sure.
The
I
think
the
wild
card
in
all
this
is
is
that
there's
not
a
lot
of
information
that
I've
seen
yet
on
the
number
of
cases
or
the
transmissibility
or
or
expected
rate
for
that
age
group
you're.
Absolutely
right
and
part
of
that
reason
is
because
they
shut
schools
down
and
sent
everyone
home
before
it
really
impacted
them,
so
it
isn't
until
now.
P
I
think
that
we're
starting
to
see
some
of
these
numbers
popping
up
for
the
younger
population
and
is
that
could
that
be
attributed
to
say
some
of
this
travel
league
sports
that
they're
doing
maybe
could
it
be
that
they're
all
out
and
about
and
think,
as
mr
wheeler
said,
they're
invincible
bulletproof?
Maybe
it
could
be
all
of
that.
A
Thanks
john,
I
guess
before
we
move
on,
I
just
want
to
mention
this.
The
reason
I
asked
about
the
data
and
mentioned
again
that
the
data
is
out.
There
is-
and
I
hope
people
watching
at
home
take
this
message
share
with
their
friends
who
actually
care
about
this
subject
and
want
to
approach
it
from
a
knowledgeable,
fact-based
way.
A
There's
I
get
pictures
sent
to
me
because
I'm
not
on
social
media.
I
get
people
sending
me
pictures
of
facebook
pages
that
are
saying
our
positivity
rates
over
six
percent.
You
know
county
boards
doing
nothing.
You
know
health
departments
got
a
great
leader
but
they're
doing
nothing.
You
know
that
we're
all
going
back
into
nobody's.
You
know
it's.
It's
totally
mismanaged
and
I
will
just
reiterate
that,
in
terms
of
good
data,
the
past
present
and
future
of
good
data
is
the
health
department's
website.
A
And
yes,
I
said
it
that
way,
and
I
mean
it
that
way,
don't
trust
what
other
people
tell
you
go
to
the
experts
who
have
the
actual
data
on
their
website.
That's
the
health
department
and
not
some
basement
limestone.
Okay,
I'm
just
going
to
mention
that
out
loud
because
I
actually
fee
it.
Does
the
community
such
a
disservice
and
when
you
have
that
kind
of
pulpit
to
have
10
000
people
being
continually
fed
misinformation,
they
tend
to
believe
it
we've
seen
what
that
can
do.
A
So
I
want
anybody
that
cares
about
the
local
response
and
wants
the
actual
day
to
go
to
the
health
department's
website
and
not
facebook.
Okay.
So
I
appreciate
that,
thanks
for
all
you
do
john
appreciate
it
all
right.
P
And
andy,
just
real
quick,
also
in
addition
to
that
that
information-
that's
on
the
website,
you
know
andy
if
you
want
to
talk
about
it
for
just
a
second
there's:
a
wealth
of
information
for
the
businesses.
You
know
that
we've
got
business
information,
we've
got
individual
information.
The
business
information
has
got
a
lot
of
great
tool,
boxes
and
information
for
these.
These
businesses,
as
they
open
back
up
cleaning
and
sanitation
recommendations
what
to
do
if
their
employees
get
sick
and
how
that
works.
P
A
lot
of
that
was
was
this
effort
from
the
group
as
a
whole
and-
and
I
don't
know
andy
if
it's,
if
it's
too
little
too
late,
but
you
know
even
next
month.
If
you
know
we
could
I
could
we
could
do
a
little
presentation
on
this.
You
know
maybe,
where
we
go
through,
like
we
did
at
the
press
conference
for
the
group
here.
If
you
feel
it's
necessary
to
again
it's
just,
I,
I
don't
think,
as
many
people
realize
how
much
information
is
actually
there.
A
It
was
a
lot
of
work
that
went
into
it
an
extreme
amount
of
work
by
not
just
us
and
then-
and
you
know,
when
the
governor
came
out
with
the
the
the
tool
kit
that
was
it
kind
of
integrated
into
that
site.
So
people
had
one
place
to
go
for
everything
and
it
kind
of
flew
below
the
radar.
We
were
talking
about
it
talking
about
it.
So
to
your
point,
john,
maybe
what
we'll
do
is
for
your
reports
in
the
upcoming
months.
A
We'll
have
that
website
open
and
then
you
can
go
through
and
we
can
click
on
those
key
leading
indicators
that
that
are
show
where
we're
at
and
then
give
the
board
and
the
public
a
chance
to
see
exactly
what's
going
on,
maybe
they'll
tune
in,
not
because
we're
so
pretty,
but
because
we
give
some
good
information
on
you
know
in
in
this
meeting.
You
know
so
almost
like
the
news.
You
know
the
executive
committee
will
you'll
get
the
news
on
where
we're
at
this
month
with
kovid.
A
We
still
have
a
quorum
to
vote.
Okay,
thank
you.
Moving
on
then
to
schools.
Dr
murphy,
who
I
will
say,
was
part
of
this
group
that
was
meeting
the
regional
superintendent,
which
was
nice
to
have
school's
involvement
in
the
the
healthy
business
alliances.
What
it
became
known
as
as
we
moved
along
vac
karen
smitansky
have
a
monthly
report.
Is
there
a
motion
to
approve
the
monthly
report?
Mr
lear?
Second,
mr
payton,
roll
call
for
the
zoom
team.
A
A
K
Karen,
I
understand
the
bac
reports
directly
to
their
own
board.
Like
the
board
of
health.
Does
there
was
a
video
that
was
made
public
a
week
or
so
ago?
I
just
want
to
un
ask
the
question:
is
that
being
addressed
internally.
R
Mr
chairman,
my
name
is
stanley
owen
jack
and
I'm
the
chairman
for
the
kaneki
veteran
assistance
commission,
and
we
had
an
incident
last
week,
wednesday
between
one
of
our
staff
members
and
a
veteran
from
the
community,
and
unfortunately
that
day
I
was
up
at
edward
hines
hospital.
Getting
some
outpatient
procedure
done
there.
Karen
was
in
the
office
there,
and
she
brought
that
to
my
attention
immediately
in
that
afternoon.
R
What
has
occurred
there
and
president?
We
have
set
up
a
meeting
with
the
board
next
week
to
take
care
of
that
issue
and
talk
more
about
it
and
find
out
where
we
will
go
from
here
to
correct
it.
The
mr
wood
is
a
valued
and
employee
of
ours
been
here
seven
years.
R
One
thing
we
have
to
remember
is
that
the
staff
we
have
in
the
office
they
are
not
psychiatrists,
they
are
not
social
workers
we
are
dealing
with.
We
are
dealing
with
veterans
who
have
ptsd
and
some
have
severe
ptsd
and
the
problems
go
on
there.
So,
unfortunately,
our
clerk
lost
it.
You
know,
you
know
it
was
uncalled
for
and
we
do
and
myself
and
the
commission.
R
We
feel
that
any
veteran
that
walks
into
that
door
of
ours
in
office
should
be
treated
like
royalty.
That
was
a
complete
slip
up
on
our
clerk.
There,
we
apologized
to
the
veteran
mr
pendleton
about
the
fact
there
and
we're
gonna
work
things
out.
You
know
also
I'd.
What
I
wanted
to
throw
into
is
that
we
are
seeing
a
younger
veteran
now
before
was
all
vietnam
veterans,
korean
veterans,
world
war
ii
veterans.
A
Do
you
have
any
other
questions?
Jim,
okay?
Well,
I
I
by
the
way
thank
you
for
your
service
and
everybody
that's
involved
with
the
vac.
We
really
appreciate
it
all
you've
done
and
continue
to
do
and
the
just
from
because
I
don't
give
the
impression
this
board
has
oversight,
because
we
don't,
but
just
from
a
citizen
and
a
resident
of
kankakee.
A
I
appreciate
the
mia
culpa,
because
what
I
saw
was
incredibly
poor
customer
service.
It
and
I
don't
know
what
happened
before
the
video
started
or
anything
else,
but
it
was
obvious
that
everybody
knew
they
were
being
recorded
and
it
still
happened
and
for
me
it's
just
unacceptable.
Just
on
a
and
that's
what
that's
what
you
said
and
I
I
appreciate
that
I
do.
R
It
is
unacceptable,
like
I
said,
that's
not
what
we
expect
our
veteran
to
be
treated
in
this
office.
Correct.
A
A
That
that
was
not
that
that's
just
not
acceptable.
So
thank
you
for
at
least
telling
us
in
the
public
then
coming
here.
Welcome
today,
and
is
your
I'm
just
curious,
is
your:
do
you
have
a
website
where
people
if
they
wanted
to
contact
the
vac
you
send
public
comment
into
your
meetings?
Is
that
all
on
your
website,
or
we.
J
I
had
the
opportunity
to
review
the
the
the
video
it
was
sent
to
me
and
I
contacted
karen
because
there
was
a
misconception
when
my
name
was
brought
up,
that
the
county
board
handled
that
situation,
and
I
definitely
I
got
the
meeting
time
and
everything
from
karen,
but
I
had
to
inform
them
that
the
county
board
is
the
county
board.
We
don't
over
other
than
setting
budgets
and
things
of
this
nature
or
getting
monies
to
you
all.
J
You
all
have
your
own
budget
and
you
have
your
own
board.
I
mean
you
got
your
own
board,
and
so
I
told
them
it
was
better
to
get
into
you
and
and
the
situation
was
the
situation
as
far
as
customer
service
was
was
what
I
consider
to
be.
It
needed
some
improvement,
but
I
think
if
I
had
any
suggestion,
I
think
a
workshop
in
customer
service-
or
you
know
talking
to
clients-
would
kind
of
aid
in
that
situation.
J
I
it's
just
the
vernacular
that
kind
of
shocked
the
people.
You
know
you
know
I'm
done
ever
to
help
you
and
it
sounds
bad.
But
in
that
situation
it
was
just
what
they
call
a
common
language
if
you
was
outside
of
professionalism.
So
I'm
just
saying
in
that
situation
a
workshop.
I
understand
that
the
individual
apologized
as
far
as
that
was
concerned,
but
I
think
just
some
just
some.
You
know
some
workshops
in
that
area
kind
of
promote.
J
I
do
agree
that
the
employee
is
a
is
a
good
employer
wherever
you
handle
situations,
it's
just
that
that
day
was
a
a
day
and
it's
just
just
kind
of
a
wake-up
call
that
training
good
some
training.
Some
you
know
of
dealing
with
customer
service
would
probably
be
a
good
suggestion
in
that
area.
Right.
R
Right,
like
I
like
to
mention,
excuse
me:
we
are
looking
into
a
different
avenue,
especially
when
I
mentioned
about
working
with
the
younger
veterans,
because
it's
working,
like
I
said,
with
younger
veterans.
You
know
a
lot
of
us
are
older,
guys
yeah,
you
know,
so
we
have
to
know
what
their
issue
we
have
to
learn.
What
their
issues
are.
Just
like
the
national
va
is
you
know
getting
all
these
swarm
of
new
veterans
into
the
system.
You
know
so.
G
L
A
Right
moving
on
the
county
administrators
report,
anita
speckman,
first,
she
has
a
staffing
report.
If
you
want
to
look
those
numbers
over
while
she's
coming
up
here,
see
if
you
have
any
questions
on
that.
A
S
No
you'll
note
that
the
there
are
a
couple
spots
really
over
the
additions
over
the
last
couple
months
that
I
just
wanted
to
note
both
in
administration,
you
see
two
part-time
people
and
then
in
maintenance.
It
happened
last
month.
It's
in
last
month
report
two
part-time
people.
The
chairman
mentioned
the
two
cleaning
personnel
added
in
the
courthouse.
S
Those
are
two
interim
interim
employees.
They
are
working
full-time
on
an
interim
basis
as
long
as
we
need
them
for
covet
cleaning.
The
two
in
administration
are
part-time.
They
are
working
four-hour
shifts
to
take
the
doors
in
the
afternoon
so
that
the
corrections
officers
can
go
back
to
the
jcdc,
where
they're
sorely
needed,
we'd
like
to
pick
up
another
one
or
two
people
there
to
try
to
get
to
halftime
people.
What
we
want
our
halftime
people.
S
S
The
public
defender
salary
adjustment
on
shortly
after
the
first
of
july
each
year
we
get
a
report
from
the
illinois
department
of
revenue
on
the
cola,
increase
cost
of
living
increase
required
for
the
state's
attorney
with
a
public
defender,
and
when
we
move
that
position
to
full
time,
the
state
reimburses
66
and
two-thirds
percent
of
that
public
defender
salary
for
a
full-time
public
defender,
but
he
must
make
90
percent
of
the
state's
attorney's
salary
in
order
to
receive
that
salary
reimbursement,
so
two
thirds
of
it
is
reimbursed
now
in
order
for
us
to
facilitate
that
increase
and
that
reimbursement
we
have
to
have
either
minutes
from
this
meeting
or
a
resolution.
S
The
increase
amount
for
the
next
12
months
july,
1st
2020
through
june
30th
of
2021
for
the
public
defender,
would
be
4,
693.87
of
which
five
months
of
which,
which
is
the
fiscal
2020
portion,
would
be
1955
a
thousand
nine
hundred
fifty
five
dollars,
two
thirds
of
which
would
be
reimbursed
by
the
state
of
illinois.
So
the
hit
to
the
budget
in
2020
this
year
would
be
652
dollars,
so
the
budget
hit
here
is
not
tremendous
and
again
of
the
increase
of
about
forty
seven
hundred
dollars.
A
So
the
just
the
public
defender
asked
me
to
remind
the
board
that,
if
he's
over
budget
by
six
hundred
dollars,
you
know
why
so
because
he
watches
every,
you
know
they
call
that
preemptive
defensive
behavior.
So
is
there?
Is
there
a
motion
to
that
effect
and
we'll
go
with
mr
kenzinger,
mr
lear?
A
second:
is
there
any
other
questions
about
that,
zoom
or
otherwise?
C
C
B
S
Andy-
and
I
have
been
talking
the
chairman-
and
I
have
been
talking
about
the
affirmative
action
resolution
of
2007
that
was
enacted
now.
The
actual
affirmative
action
resolution
is
is
the
policy
that
is
separate,
and
that's
the
first
few
pages
you
see
in
here.
That
is
the
written
narrative
about
what
our
policy
is
and
the
procedures
that
we
follow
action
steps
to
ensure
that
we
are
complying
with
our
equal
employment
opportunity
plan.
S
The
back
section
with
all
the
numbers
is
the
reporting
that
reporting
gets
done.
Andy
mentioned
this
earlier
in
the
meeting
every
two
years.
This
is
this
is
older.
This
must
be
the
attachment
from
it
is
from
2007..
S
The
job
classifications
are
different.
These
are
the
job
classifications
for
the
eeo1
reporting,
we're
required
as
a
government
entity
to
do
eeo4
reporting,
which
has
different
job
classifications,
so,
in
other
words,
salespeople
professionals.
Administrative
support
are
not
in
the
governmental
classifications,
things
like
highways
and
roads,
maintenance
is
in
there.
Public
safety
is
in
there,
corrections
officers
are
in
there,
so
it
is.
The
classifications
are
different.
Now
we
last
reported
last
september
they're
due
the
odd
number
years,
so
we
did.
S
The
reporting
last
september,
of
2019
by
job
classification
and
by
salary
salary
range
were
required
for
each
job:
classification,
race,
sex
salary
for
each
job,
classification.
H
You
know,
let's
say,
for
example:
if
there
was
a
charge
filed
with
the
illinois
department
of
human
rights
or
the
eeoc
you,
you
would
have
to
have
a
an
up-to-date
eeo4
eeo1
report.
For
that,
though,
correct
okay,
eel4.
S
F
A
Was
one
of
the
things
that
we
wanted
to?
You
know
we
updated,
but
we
don't
disseminate
it.
I
believe
somewhere
in
that
that
policy
it
was
we're
going
to
disseminate
it,
and
so
we
want
to
recommit
to
that
that
we're
going
to
do
that
and
then
do
we
need
to
discuss
the
job
classifications
is
that
do
we
need
to.
S
Well,
the
issue
is
this:
I
mean
in
our
paylocity
software,
we
collect
all
the
data
because
you've
been
required.
Every
entity
has
been
required
since
the
civil
rights
act
to
collect
data
on
your
workforce,
so
we
collect
it
all
and
we
actually
input
it
in
our
payroll.
And
if
you
look
you
get,
you
can
just
print
this
out
really
nice.
Unfortunately,
what
this
does
is
by
race.
It
tells
me
by
race,
where
we're
at,
but
the
in
our
software
program.
It
is
only
the
job
classifications
of
the
eeo1
there
is
they
don't
have
any?
S
They
don't
have
the
eeo
for
job
classifications.
We
checked
into
that.
We
can
add
those
job
classifications.
It's
just
that.
It's
not
going
to
be
able
to
do
it
graphically.
They
add
them
in
it's.
Not
it's
not
going
to
be
as
nice
that
ee-04
that
joanne
worked
on
last
september
took
her
a
month
manually.
It's
a
manual
process
because
our
software
doesn't
doesn't
do
that
for
us.
So
what
our
software
program
has
told
us
that
it's
on
their
list
of
improvements
where
that
is
in
the
big
scheme
of
things.
S
S
M
A
So
I
guess
my
question
would
be:
we
should
do
that
and
update
it
every
two
years
and
then
disseminate
that
doing
it
every
year
might
be
pretty
arduous
under
the
current
circumstances
of
our
limitations,
and
you
don't
see
massive
shifts
in
the
numbers
from
every
two
years,
I
think
you
could
no,
we
could
produce
what
we
see.
H
Madam
one
other
question:
do
you
have
an
affirmative
action
committee
at
all.
S
A
Yes,
so,
but
the
ones
who
have
been
on
the
board
longer
is
that
something
that
ever
existed
or
in
the
past
or
how
was
this
put
together
originally,
that
might
have
been
there
in
oh
seven,
mr
snipes,
were
you
on
another
seven.
J
After
that,
in
2010
and
then
before
that
in
2000
2002
and
in
1990,
basically
it
was
more
of
when
we
were
in
the
executive
committee.
We
kind
of
asked
the
questions
kind
of
and
then
also
made
suggestions
and
that's
kind
of
how
it
was
yeah.
I
was
done.
J
I
don't
think,
there's
really
no
objection
to
probably
pulling
a
committee
together
for
that
particular
purpose
of
your
internal
force,
but
I
think
at
that
time
it
was
more
the
kind
of
word
of
mouth
or
addressed
concerns
as
they
came
up.
Okay,.
H
J
I
have
just
one
I'm
looking
at
your
categories
under
that
utilization
analysis,
narrative
and
under
that,
going
to
that
second
page
under
that,
under
your
account
county,
can't
equal
employment
opportunity
plan
up
under
the
utilization
analysis
and
narrative,
it
kind
of
breaks
down.
You
see,
and
it
comes
over
to
page
two
where
it
says
out
of
37
categories
that
are
underrepresented.
J
It
says
black
female
service
maintenance
and
then
three
says:
white
male
administrative
support,
black
female
technician,
a
white
female
technician:
it
doesn't
ever
state
black
male.
Is
it
just
because
there's
none
in
that
category.
S
So
that's
what
what
they're
saying
is
these
three
categories
had
a
greater
than
10
percent
variance
to
where
we
should
be
right:
white
male
administrative
support,
so
our
largely
clerical
administrative
support
do
not
have
enough
white
males,
right,
entry-level
positions
so
and
then
the
technicians
which
in
all
likelihood
would
be-
I
I
don't
know
how
she
classified
or
whoever
classified
these
in
2007.
A
So
again,
those
are
these
are
numbers
are
old.
The
the
newer
numbers
were
a
lot
closer
and
I
think
we've
improved
some
of
them
in
our
recent
hiring
as
well.
S
Yeah
really
we're
within
five
percent
five
to
six
percent
of
really
every
every
racial
plus
or
minus
category.
That
is,
overall
again,
it
is
not
by
job
classification.
J
Okay,
so
is
it
going
to
be
including
the?
I
know
we
have
the
gender
that's
in
there,
but
because
of
the
complicated
you
know,
I'm
gonna
say
complication
the
variations
of
gender.
Are
they
on
those
numbers?
Expect
you
have
this
transgender
category
and.
S
A
Okay
and
and
just
keep
in
mind
that
sometimes
you
know
as
an
example,
and
it
may
or
may
not
be
accurate,
but
if
there
is
a
department
that,
whereas
predominantly
women
working
in
the
department,
I
would
say
like
the
circuit
clerk,
she
has
her
own
hiring
policies
and
she's
a
sole
employer
and
I'm
not
blaming
her
or
say
I'm
just
that's
an
example.
That
office,
I
believe,
is
all
women.
So
that
would
be
why
I
would
say.
A
Has
one
man,
okay,
all
right,
so
I'm
not
going
to
minimize
that
because
what
it
does
is
that's
why
you
would
see
that
white
males
are
unrepresented
in
that
administrative
support
category,
maybe
that
office,
that's
administrative
support
as
the
minute
clerks,
I'm
not
saying,
but
that's
just
a
reason
why
that
would
exist
and
those
are
outside
of
the
purview
of
the
county
board.
All
we
can
do
is
make
all
these
other
elected
departments
aware,
I'm
not
saying
there's
anything
going
on!
Don't
get
me
wrong!
A
A
So
any
other
thoughts
on
that
we
can
move
on.
I
just
want
to
bring
that
to
everybody's
attention
that
we
are
going
to
update
this
on
a
a
bi-annual
basis.
It
seems
like
it
makes
sense
until
there's
a
technology
solution,
because
we
we
have
three
people
in
administration
and
there's
just
no
way
to
do
this.
Every
year
we
can't
take
12
months
of
tournament
to
11
for
the
report.
You
just
can't.
H
A
S
A
H
Oh
yeah,
I
used
to
interface
with
idhr
and
eeoc.
That
was
like
a
piq
preliminary
information
request
a
questionnaire,
so
you
got
to
provide
that.
A
All
righty
anything
else
for
anita
anyone
on
zoom
all
right,
moving
on
thanks,
anita
yep
administrative
issues
or
do
we
have
issues
this
month?
Appointments
reappointments,
resignations
I'll,
read
all
of
these
and
then
I'll
get
a
motion
to
combine
and
approve
appointment
of
larry
kirkstra
to
the
kanke
county
gis
committee.
A
F
A
It
was
a
the
decision
was
to
bring
these
people
forward
because
it
wasn't
city,
it's
county
representation.
These
aren't
and
these
they're
based
on
what
they
do
for
a
living.
Chris
is
the
head
of
the
society
of
industrial
realtors.
Oh
yeah
yeah,
it's
it's.
They
are
to
bring
resources
to
kankakee
county
and
projects
and
will
can
is
a
funding
arm
to
be
able
to
complete
a
funding
stack
for
development
projects
and
bradley.
A
I
don't
have
that,
I'm
sure,
there's
bankers
that
live
in
you
know,
michael
bryan's,
a
banker
city.
You
know
chris,
is
an
industrial
realtor.
Those
are
the
skill
sets.
So
then,
when
I
started
reaching
out
to
people,
those
were
the
ones
that
said
yeah
we're
interested
okay
and
then
so
there
are
those
people
out
there
in
other
communities,
but
I
can't
think
of
two
better
people,
and
then
we
have
our
little
head
of
local
economic
development
as
well
yeah
yeah,
so
it
was
like
it
was.
A
It
was
a
logical
and
they
won't
be
put
it
like
this.
They
are
a
project
they're
going
to
say
we
we
want
to
build
a
housing
project,
you
know
a
apartment,
building
or
whatever
they're.
They
would
be
dealing
with
people
who
want
to
build
housing
developments
and
then
filling
out
that
marketing
or
excuse
me,
not
the
marketing,
but
the
financing
stack
for
them.
A
That's
what
will
can
does
that's
their
major
mission,
it's
not
a
planning
organization
per
se,
so
I
hope
that
makes
sense.
But
you're
right.
It's
a
good
question
to
ask:
yes:
yes,
yep
tim
tim
is
from
mantino
approved,
combiner
approved
mr
sirois.
Second.
N
A
Carol
weber
with
a
second
thanks
carol:
we'll
do
roll
call
on
zoom
and
then
we'll
do
that.
First.
D
A
All
those
in
favor
in
the
room,
hi,
those
opposed
same
sign
motion,
carries
under
new
business.
Mr
miller,
did
you
have
something
to
mention
real
quick?
D
Yes,
I
do.
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
I
don't
know
if
you've
seen
it
in
the
in
the
news
media,
if
not
give
some
more
information.
This
morning,
there's
been
some
packets
of
seeds
arriving
to
individuals
in
the
united
states,
and
these
packets
of
seeds
were
unsolicited
and
appear
to
have
been
coming
from
china.
D
His
number
is
815-787-5476.
If
you
want
this
information,
you
can
call
me
at
the
farm
bureau
office.
Excuse
me
to
get
this
contact
information
again
from
what
I've
understood.
There's
been
a
couple:
people
in
southern
illinois
in
wayne
county
near
fairfield,
illinois,
south
of
effingham
east
of
mount
vernon
who
oversee
packets
and,
I
believe,
there's
other
people
around
the
state
of
illinois.
Who've
also
received
these
kind
of
mystery
packets
of
seeds.
D
But
again
it's
important
that
they
do
not
open
that
packet
do
not
plant
the
seeds,
don't
throw
them
out
contact
the
united
states
department
of
agriculture
or
the
illinois
department
of
agriculture
for
instructions
on
how
to
handle
these.
It
could
be
that
they
send
someone
out
to
collect
these
packets
of
seeds,
but
they're,
not
sure
of
the
nature
of
these
seeds,
but
to
be
on
the
safe
side.
Don't
open
them,
don't
plant
them,
don't
throw
them
out
report
them
to
the
department
of
ag.
A
Thank
you,
sir
any
other
new
business
old
business.
Other
business.
Is
there
a
motion
to
adjourn
so
move
we'll
go
with
mr
peyton?
Second,
mr
featherling,
all
those
in
favor
say
aye
aye,
those
opposed
same
sign
all
right.
Andy.
We
had
a
day,
so
we
gotta
stay.