County committee approves two grant-related consent items; roll calls recorded

The McHenry County Public Health & Community Services Committee approved two pulled consent items during its Oct. 30 meeting.

Item 6.1: Workforce rapid-response grant increase. Workforce staff said the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) offered additional rapid-response funds to expand services for dislocated workers. Staff said the award will increase the program—s funding from about $82,000 to approximately $105,000 pending completion of required paperwork; the committee approved a motion to accept the funds upon final DCEO approval.

Item 6.2: Reclassification of a grant-funded position. Staff explained a program position was misclassified and the resolution would correct that classification. Presenters emphasized the position is fully covered by the grant and will have “no impact on the general fund.” The committee approved the resolution.

Both items were recorded by roll call and the motions carried. Staff outlined follow-up steps: finalize DCEO paperwork, update payroll/classification records for the reclassified position and continue monthly grant monitoring and reconciliation.

Ending note: Staff said both items are contingent on final grant paperwork and internal HR updates; further implementation steps will be reported back to committee or finance as required.