HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 4/1/2021 - MCMRMA McHenry County Municipal Risk Management Agency
Regular Board Meeting
Thursday,April 1, 2021
Roll Call
An online meeting of the McHenry County Municipal Risk Management Agency was called to order by
Chair Sandi Rusher on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.via Zoom in compliance with the Open
Meetings Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Present: Stephen Bechler,Village of Fox River Grove; Deborah Schober, City of Woodstock; Sandi
Rusher,Village of Spring Grove; Mike Hill,Woodstock FRD; Ed McGinty,Village of Island Lake; Ann
Campanella,City of McHenry, Others present: Recording Secretary Monte Johnson; Paul Christensen;
Board Consultant Michael Nugent; Board Counsel Tom DiCianni; and Lori Mittelstaedt,Jodi Davis, and
John Zaborowski of CCMSI
Public Comment
There were no members of the public to offer comment.
Service Provider Discussion
There was no discussion regarding service providers.
Approval of the Minutes of the February 4,2021, Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Member Bechler and seconded by Member Hill to approve the minutes of the
meeting of February 4, 2021. Roll call:Vote: 6-ayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry,Woodstock, and
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Spring Grove, Island Lake. 1-absent: Algonquin, 0-nays, 0-abstained.
Motion carried.
Chairman's Report
There was no report from the Chairman.
Approval of the Treasurer's Report
Membership dues have increased and insurance premiums are up in July. Claim payments are ahead of
last year. A motion was made by Member McGinty and seconded by Member Hill to approve the
Treasurer's Report as presented. Roll call: Vote: 6-ayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry, Woodstock, and
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Spring Grove, Island Lake. 1-absent: Algonquin, 0-nays, 0-abstained.
Motion carried.
Approval of the Milliman Proposal
The proposal is for$18,000, which is a $500 increase from last year.A motion was made by Member
Campanella and seconded by member McGinty to approval the Milliman Proposal. Roll call: Vote: 6-
ayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry, Woodstock, and Woodstock Fire/Rescue District,Spring Grove, Island
Lake. 1-absent: Algonquin, 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Insurance Consultant Report
Mike Nugent explained that this summer we might be able to hold some training at the Shaw Center.
Some flagger training can be done on site. Regarding insurance renewals,the cyber market has
collapsed.Another challenge is that insurers are holding back renewal terms until the last minute.The
property market and the storms from Texas still have a negative impact on the market. It is hopeful that
estimates from November and February should hold.We anticipate that the police reform bills will be
bad for MCMRMA.
CCMSI Reports
Lori Middlestaedt shared her screen to review the report.Although the total number of claims to date
this year is same as last year,the total amount in dollars is lower Slips,trips, and falls are the lead cause
of workers compensation.There have been 12 workers comp settlements totaling$679,825.36.There
have been $37,703.86 in recoveries and $42,999.96 in reimbursements received year to date.
Attorney's Report
Attorney DiCianni shared his screen to show a summary of House Bill 3653. Unfortunately there is no
way to come up with answers to any of the difficult questions being raised.The most concerning are of
the bill deals with police practices and accountability.The statewide use of force standardization act will
begin January 1, 2022. He also reviewed other practices that must eventually be put into place including
body cams and role playing training.
Clerk's Note: Member Todd Walker joined the meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Walker and seconded by Member McGinty to enter into Executive
Session at 9:24 a.m.for the purpose of discussing litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).). Roll call: Vote:7-
ayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry, Algonquin, Woodstock, and Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Spring
Grove, Island Lake. 0-nays,0-abstained. Motion carried.
Reconvene
Chair Sandi Rusher reconvened the meeting back into open session at 9:46 a.m. Present: Stephen
Bechler,Village of Fox River Grove; Deborah Schober, City of Woodstock, Sandi Rusher,Village of Spring
Grove; Mike Hill, Woodstock FRD; Ed McGinty,Village of Island Lake,Ann Campanella, City of McHenry,
Todd Walker,Village of Algonquin.
Approval of Executive Session Actions
There were no executive session actions to approve.
Other Business
The next meeting will be held on June 3ra
Adjournment
A motion was made by Member McGinty and seconded by Member Bechler to adjourn the meeting at
9:48 a.m. Roll call: Vote: Tayes: Fox River Grove, Island Lake, Spring Grove, Woodstock FRD, City of
Woodstock, City of McHenry,Village of Algonquin, 0-nays, 0-abstianed. Motion carried.
Recording Secretary Monte Johnson