From the minutes of the Valley Hi Operating Board’s February 24th meeting: In FY 2015 there was approximately $10.4 million in revenues and $10.5 million in expenses. It was noted that the operating income before depreciation was -$128,882, depreciation was … Continue reading
Here’s District 1 McHenry County Board member candidate Tom Wilbeck’s first mailing. On the address side he has biographical information, as well as his belief that county government’s taxes can be cut. Wilbeck points specifically to the surplus in the … Continue reading
The Democrats sham candidate in the Republican Primary Election, Jack Franks’ supporter Jeff Lichte, finally made an appearance at a public meeting. At least that is what the minutes from the January 27, 2016, minutes of the Valley Hi Operating … Continue reading
Attorney David Stieper reminds comment readers of the strategy he suggests to those truly interested in protecting the taxpayer could take to return the bulk of the money sitting idle in the Valley Hi Nursing Home account: The Board should … Continue reading
Here’s a memo to Mike Walkup, Joe Gottemoller and Peter Austin addressing the proposal of Walkup to transfer $37 million from the Valley Hi Fund to the General Fund in order to cut county government’s tax take by 50% for … Continue reading
I’m not quite sure what “Reboot Illinois” is, but reporter Nancy Mathieson has picked up on the humongous amount of money that the McHenry County Board is hoarding in its Valley Hi Nursing Home account. But she mis-characterizes the state … Continue reading
This came from District 6 McHenry County Board candidate Ersel Schuster. As I commented in an earlier article, “None of those pontificating on the subject of Valley Hi, myself included, have all of the current and intricate information necessary to … Continue reading
A press release from District 6 McHenry County Board candidate Kelly Liebmann: Kelly Liebmann expands forum answer on Valley High $41 million surplus District 6 County Board Candidate Recommends Option to Fund $500,000 Valley High Yearly Operating Cost Shortfall Through … Continue reading
Found this in the Valley Hi Operating Board minutes for December 2nd: Tax Levy Abatement and Potential Long Term Impact [Tom] Annarella provided the Board with Valley Hi’s official position document that was shared with staff following the County Board’s vote … Continue reading
Ten people seeking Republican nominations for the McHenry County Board appeared at the League of Women Voters Forum Tuesday night. There are running for ballot spots in District 4 (McHenry, Johnsburg, Richmond and Spring Grove) District 5 (Woodstock, Huntley, Bull … Continue reading
Tonight will be the first of two candidates’ nights sponsored by the McHenry County League of Women Voters for County Board candidates. Districts 3, 4 and 5 candidates will be on the McHenry County College stage starting at 7. I … Continue reading
At its 7 PM meeting Tuesday, the McHenry County Board will be voting on whether to increase Valley Hi Nursing Home fees and condemning property at the corner of River and Dowell Roads. This is just south of Route 176 near … Continue reading
The all-Republican McHenry County Board Tuesday night voted unanimously to cut the tax levy for the Valley Hi Nursing Home to zero. The significant amendment did not even require a roll call, as County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller called for … Continue reading
11-13-15 Tax Protest Suit against McHenry County, Harrison School, CL Grade & High School, plus Alg & McH Townships 11-13-15 County Inmates Get Outside Road Work, Training 11-14-15 Tax Protest Suit against Wonder Lake’s Harrison Grade School 11-15-15 CL District … Continue reading
I asked for the Excel spreadsheet on which the Valley Hi Nursing Home financial projections presented to the McHenry County Board last Tuesday were based. After some hesitation, County officials sent the spreadsheet, but with the cells protected. The cover … Continue reading
Four tax districts in McHenry County are targeted in a tax protest suit filed by attorney Timothy Dwyer on behalf of WKS CRYSTAL Lake, LLC, ET AL. McHenry County is accused of having excessive funds on hand for the Valley Hi Nursing … Continue reading
I’m a little late sharing this with you, but better late than never. At the meeting before last, I offered my opinion on the over $40 million surplus in the Valley Hi Nursing Home fund. This is an immense amount … Continue reading
First from McHenry County Board member Mike Walkup: To clarify the Valley Hi situation. Valley Hi was originally a nursing home that had been built in the 19th century at the site of a farm owned by the County. By … Continue reading
Peter Austin unveiled graphic results of Valley Hi Administrator Tom Annarella’s modeling efforts Tuesday. All versions assumed that the levy would be cut from $3 million to $2.250 million. The first version, seen below, shows the Valley Hi bank account … Continue reading
Former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster adds the following to the discussion on the Valley Hi Nursing Home’s having $40 million in the bank and a budget of $10-11 million which pretty much breaks even: Some Thoughts on Valley … Continue reading
