Kendall County Board met May 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Kendall County Board Meeting was held at the Kendall County Office Building, Room 209, in the City of Yorkville on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:33 p.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Chairman Scott Gryder, Lynn Cullick, Bob Davidson, Tony Giles, Audra Hendrix, Matt Kellogg, Matthew Prochaska, and John Purcell.
The Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
The Minutes:
Member Prochaska moved to approve the submitted minutes from the Adjourned County Board Meeting of 4/5/17. Member Cullick seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
The Agenda:
Chairman Gryder asked to strike item 12A1 from the agenda. Member Kellogg moved to approve the amended agenda. Member Purcell seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Special Recognition:
Fran Klaas, Highway Engineer spoke about closing the bridge in Millington. The Sheriff’s office is helping with the traffic flow.
Sheriff Baird thanked the board and the State’s Attorney’s Office for the support during the long lawsuit.
Dr. Tokars announced the roadside safety training on May 12, 2017.
New Business:
Historic Preservation Month
Member Purcell moved to approve the proclamation declaring May Historic Preservation Month. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A Proclamation:
Declaring Historic Preservation Month in Kendall County, Illinois IGAM 17-14
Whereas, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and
Whereas, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and
Whereas, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people; and
Whereas, “This Place Matters” is the theme for National Preservation Month 2017, cosponsored by Kendall County and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Therefore, the Board of Kendall County do proclaim May as National Preservation Month, and call upon the people of Kendall County to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance.
Adopted by the County Board This 2nd Day of May, 2017.
Kristine Heiman from the Historic Preservation Committee informed the board that they will have a booth at Prairie Fest on June 17th.
Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee-
Member Cullick moved to approve the creation of a Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee with the expiration of September 30, 2017 and report to be issued to the full board meeting on October 17, 2017. Member Prochaska seconded the motion.
Chairman Gryder explained that the purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee is to review all county commissions that are a creation of the Kendall County Board or that are appointed by the Kendall County Board or other commissions or committees or board that the committee should determine to be applicable to the residents of Kendall County as well as the qualifications for individuals serving on those boards. Member Gryder said that the idea is to look for redundant or to the combine of committees and if the committees were created by statute or by the board.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports:
Planning, Building & Zoning
Map Amendment
Member Davidson moved to approve the ordinance – Map Amendment rezoning an 8.8 acre parcel located at 790 Eldamain Road from A-1 to M-1. Member Purcell seconded the motion.
Senior Planner Matt Asselmeier explained that the petitioner would like to operate a towing business. After the petition was submitted the City of Yorkville amended their comprehensive plan to change the area to being estate residential which created a conflict between what the petitioner was proposing and with what planning has across the street and what Kendall County has in its future land use map. The proposal is consistent with Kendall County’s land resource management plan. Yorkville recommended denial all other entities recommended approval. Eight votes are needed to pass the ordinance.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Ordinance 17-06 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Administration/HR-
Electric Aggregation-
Chris Childress from Progressive Energy informed the board that he will be bringing back bids to the May 11, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Application for Financial Assistance under Section 5310-
Member Cullick moved to approve the Resolution Authorizing Application for Financial Assistance from the Regional Transportation Authority under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act Member Hendrix seconded the motion.
Program Director, Mike Neuenkirchen explained that this is a separate funding source through the RTA which supports specifically senior and disable transportation.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Resolution 17-16 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
County Administrator Job Description
Member Cullick moved to approve the County Administrator Job Description. Member Purcell seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Finance
Claims:
Member Cullick moved to approve the claims submitted in the amount of $942,670.50 and April 2017 Petit Juror claims in an amount not to exceed $2,811.72. Member Kellogg seconded the motion.
Combined Claims: FCLT MGMT $44,239.08, B&Z $1,846.19, CO CLK & RCDR $469.93, ELECTION $2,048.94, ED SRV REG $487.19, SHRFF $11,919.90, CRRCTNS $7,331.06, MERIT $260.00, EMA $103.88, CRCT CT CLK $9.69, JURY COMM $2,948.20, CRCT CT JDG $3,076.70, CRNR $1,931.14, CMB CRT SRV $20,444.56, PUB DFNDR $932.89, ST ATTY $2,926.33, SPRV OF ASSMNT $117.19, EMPLY HLTH INS $374,112.41, OFF OF ADM SRV $120.91, CO BRD $110.56, TECH SRV $11,822.80, CONTINGEN $3,161.25, LIABIL INSUR EXPS $15,539.24, CO HWY $10,142.85, CO BRDG $6,001.13, TRNSPRT SALES TX $87,766.02, HLTH & HMN SRV $77,029.35, FRST PRSRV $1,287.83, ELLIS HS $408.72, ELLIS BRN $318.02, ELLIS GRNDS $119.39, ELLIS WDDNGS $220.00, HOOVER $4,731.23, ENV ED NTRL BGNNNGS $29.95, GRNDS & NTRL RSRCS $2,121.29, ANML CNTRL EXPND $252.45, ANML CNTRL EXPS $461.20, CO RCDR DOC STRG $5,687.85, HIDTA $16,495.68, LAW LBRY $1,852.00, JVNL JSTC CNCL $5,210.00, PRBTN SRV $2,983.00, KC DRG CRT FND $657.44, GIS $35.00, KAT $101.22, ADMIN DBT SRV $60,452.50, JAIL EXP BND DBT $128,200.00, ENG/CNSLTNG ESCRW $1,999.46, CO RSRV FND EXP $200.00, EMPLY BNFT PRGM $1,731.26, ANML POP CNTRL $299.50, VAC $19,150.82, CRNR SPCL FND $415.02, FP BND PRCDS ’07 $2,687.00, CRTHS DBT SRV $475.00
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Coroner Claims-
Member Cullick moved to approve the Coroner claims in an amount not to exceed $2,346.14. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye except Purcell who voted present. Motion carried.
Security-
Member Cullick moved to approve the Sheriff’s Office Security at the County Office Building during tax payment weeks, in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Animal Control-
Fence Construction-
Member Cullick moved to approve the approval for fence construction behind the office trailer (south side), by Ideal Fence Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Member Hendrix seconded the motion.
Member Cullick stated that the area will be for more interaction with the animals. The money was raised through donations.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. Members voting aye include Cullick, Giles, Hendrix, Prochaska and Purcell. Members voting nay include Davidson, Gryder and Kellogg. Motion carried 5-3.
Health & Environment-
Electronic Recycling Day-
Member Prochaska moved to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Kendall County and Will County for an Electronic Recycling Day. Member Purcell seconded the motion.
Dr. Tokars stated that the event would occur on August 5, 2017 and she explained the fee structure.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Committee of the Whole
Chairman Gryder reviewed the minutes in the packet from the April 13, 2017 meeting.
Standing Committee Minutes Approval:
Member Cullick moved to approve all of the Standing Committee Minutes and Reports. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Special Committee Reports:
Housing Authority
Member Prochaska stated that they will meet on May 19, 2017.
Board of Healt
Member Giles stated that they will meet in two weeks.
Chairman’s Report:
Appointments
Tony Giles (Chair) – Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee – expires September 30, 2017
Matt Prochaska (Vice Chair)–Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee–expires September 30, 2017
John Purcell – Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee – expires September 30, 2017
Judy Gilmour – Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee – expires September 30, 2017
Audra Hendrix – Boards and Commissions Review Ad Hoc Committee – expires September 30, 2017
Member Cullick moved to approve the appointments. Member Purcell seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Executive Session:
Member Cullick made a motion to go into Executive Session for (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Adjournment:
Member Cullick moved to adjourn the County Board Meeting until the next scheduled meeting. Member Prochaska seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Approved and submitted this 4th day of May, 2017.
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