HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 4/7/2022 - MCMRMA McHenry County Municipal Risk Management Agency
Regular Board Meeting
Thursday,April 7, 2022
Roll Call
A meeting of the McHenry County Municipal Risk Management Agency was called to order by Chair
Sandi Rusher representing the Village of Spring Grove on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.The
meeting was held at McHenry City Hall, 333 S Green Street, McHenry, IL.
Present: Stephen Bechler,Village of Fox River Grove; Deborah Schober, City of Woodstock; Sandi
Rusher,Village of Spring Grove; Ann Campanella, City of McHenry, Dennis Murray,Village of Island Lake;
Todd Walker,Village of Algonquin; Brendan Parker,Woodstock Fire & Rescue. Others present:
Recording Secretary Monte Johnson; Kelly Popelka; Paul Christensen; Board Consultant Michael Nugent;
Board Counsel Tom DiCianni; and Lori Mittelstaedt,John Zaborowski,and Josie Davis of CCMSL
Public Comment
There were no members of the public to offer comment.
Consultant Evaluation
Member Todd Walker thanked Mike Nugent for all of the work he has done.
Approval of the Minutes of the February 3,2022, Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Campanella to approve the
minutes of the meeting of February 3,2022. Roll call:Vote: 7-ayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry,
Woodstock, Island Lake, Algonquin, Woodstock Fire & Rescue, and Spring Grove. 0-absent, 0-nays,0-
abstained. Motion carried.
Chairman's Report
Member Rusher had no report.
Approval of the Treasurer's Report
Mr. Nugent explained that if you look at the profit and loss columns,we have a large number of claim
recoveries that are driving up the profits.We are financially ahead at this point in the year than we were
a year ago. Overall, the treasurer's report looks positive. A motion was made by Member Bechler and
seconded by Member Walker to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. Roll call:Vote: 7-ayes:
Fox River Grove, McHenry,Woodstock, Island Lake, Algonquin,Woodstock Fire& Rescue, and Spring
Grove. 0-absent,0-nays,0-abstained. Motion carried.
Insurance Consultant's Report
Mr. Nugent reported that the market continues to be a significant challenge, especially when dealing
with cyber insurance. Premiums appear to be doubling for cyber coverage.The excess liability market is
still horrible for municipalities.The good news is that the numbers that were put in the budget appear
to still be solid. Our insurers are making money, so we are in a good position.Training has resumed to
in-person. CPR will be in April, and we will need to see how much interest there is as this is a special 6-
hour course with limited seating options.
CCMSI Reports
Ms. Mittelstaedt reported that there are six workers compensation claims and 3 liability claims open
with total incurred over$150,000. As of the end of February, there were 20 medical and 3 indemnity
claims compared to 21 and 5 the previous year. Closing ratios were over 100%, with total fiscal year
payments of$937,795 compared to $1,363,248 the previous year. Total incurred for the fiscal year is
$618,325 resulting in a variance of$205,128 from last year.The property claim from lighting strikes at
Woodstock and the barn damage from the City of McHenry are the driving factors in those numbers.
There have been 7 workers compensation settlements since July totaling$373,380.07.
Attorney's Report
Attorney Tom DiCianni reported that he should have a document ready this week summarizing the
changes that took place with the amendment to the Safety Act.The Illinois Supreme Court has also
issued a directive to all courts in Illinois that detail how long it should take to get cases resolved.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Schober to enter into Executive
Session at 9:22 a.m.for the purpose of discussing litigation (5 US 120/2(c)(11).). Roll call:Vote: 7-
ayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry, Woodstock, Island Lake, Algonquin, Woodstock Fire & Rescue, and
Spring Grove. 0-absent,0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Reconvene
Chair Sandi Rusher reconvened the meeting back into open session at 9:47 a.m. Present: Stephen
Bechler,Village of Fox River Grove; Deborah Schober, City of Woodstock; Sandi Rusher, Village of Spring
Grove;Ann Campanella, City of McHenry, Dennis Murray,Village of Island Lake;Todd Walker,Village of
Algonquin; Brendan Parker, Woodstock Fire & Rescue.
Approval of Executive Session Actions
A Motion was made by Member Schober and seconded by Member Murray to ratify the defensive
strategy in the case of Michael Braun v. Officer Lorenz.et.Al. Roll call:Vote: 7-ayes: Fox River Grove,
McHenry, Woodstock, Island Lake,Algonquin, Woodstock Fire & Rescue, and Spring Grove. 0-absent, 0-
nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Semi Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes
All executive session minutes since October of 2019 need to be reviewed for approval. Copies will be
available prior to the next meeting for each member to review and the minutes will be approved in open
session of that meeting.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Member Schober and seconded by Member Campanella to adjourn the
meeting at 9:48 a.m. Roll call:Vote: Tayes: Fox River Grove, McHenry, Woodstock, Island Lake,
Algonquin, Woodstock Fire & Rescue, and Spring Grove. 0-absent, 0-nays,0-abstained. Motion carried.
Recording Secretary Monte Johnson