Kendall County Board met January 16.
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, January 16, 2018 at 9:20 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Chairman Scott Gryder, Lynn Cullick, Bob Davidson, Judy Gilmour, Audra Hendrix, Matt Kellogg, Matt Prochaska and John Purcell.
The Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
The Minutes:
Member Cullick moved to approve the submitted minutes from the Adjourned County Board Meeting of 12/19/17. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
The Agenda:
Member Prochaska moved to approve the agenda. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Correspondence And Communications:
County Clerk, Debbie Gillette read a letter from Marie Bracken the Little Rock Township Assessor regarding taxes and Mapping Department.
New Business:
HIDTA Surveillance Platforms
Member Hendrix moved to authorize the Sheriff, on behalf of HIDTA, to purchase 2 surveillance platforms for an amount not to exceed $318,639.45. Member Davidson seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Global Release and Settlement Agreement
Member Cullick moved to approve the global release and settlement agreement in Crystal Avalos as administrator of the Estate of Luis Carlos Rodriguez v. Northville Township et al., case number 2016L63 (Kendall County Circuit Court) with a zero dollar contribution from Kendall County, Illinois. Member Purcell seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
IMRF
Member Purcell moved to approve the resolution relating to participation by elected officials in IMRF – Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer and Sheriff. Member Cullick seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-02 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
IMRF
Member Cullick moved to approve the resolution relating to participation by elected officials in IMRF – Circuit Clerk, Coroner and State’s Attorney. Member Prochaska 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.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-03 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Liquor Control Ordinance
Member Purcell moved to approve the ordinance regulating the retail sale of alcoholic liquors outside the corporate limits of any city, village or incorporated town in Kendall County, Illinois. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Ordinance 18-01 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
State’s Attorney
State’s Attorney Eric Weis presented the yearend report.
State’s Attorney 2017 Report:
The Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office issued its 2017 year-end report, which reports case statistics, revenue and budget details, as well as comparisons to previous years. The majority of the resources from the State’s Attorney’s Office are dedicated to the prosecution of criminal cases. Eight assistant state’s attorneys and the State’s Attorney handled nearly 8,000 new criminal/traffic files last year including First Degree Murder and other serious violent offenses. A break down of the cases filed and the dispositions of those cases are detailed below:
Case type 2017 2016 2015
Felony * 420 419 404
Misdemeanor (Excluding DUI & CL)749 990 1079
CL Violations 226 72 0
DUI 190 211 249
Traffic 6,049 7,800 9,202
Juv. Delinquency ** 198 226 300
Juv. Abuse & Neglect 31 9 22
Juv. Truancy 19 10 16
Total cases filed *** 7,882 9,665 11,272
* Multiple counts are usually filed as one case number. ** Only includes cases referred to the State’s Attorney’s Office from Court Services. *** Does not include civil cases, child support enforcement cases, ordinance violations, and post-sentence cases (Probations, Supervision, Conditional Discharge, Post-IDOC restitution, Post Conviction Petitions).
Of felony cases disposed of, convictions resulted in 96% of the cases in 2016 and 98% of the cases in 2017 as of January 10, 2018.
State’s Attorney, Eric Weis stated that they continue to use the Child Advocacy Center; they had 89 interviews last year. The Juvenile Justice Council continues to be a positive aspect that comes out of the State’s Attorney’s office. Several union contracts were ratified and approved. Mr. Weis stated that $140,000 was saved last year and $860,000 to date; having the State’s Attorney’s office handle negotiations.
**
Accidental Death(s):
1. 12/09/2017 – Yorkville PD – 32 yo, white, female - Blunt Force Injuries due to Motor Vehicle Collision Pending Death(s):
1. 12/20/2017 – Montgomery PD – 22yo, white female, Pending Investigation 2. 12/23/2017 – Kendall County – 46 yo, white male, Pending Investigation
Suicidal Death(s):
1. 12/20/2016 – Kendall County – 34 yo, Hispanic male, Asphyxiation due to Hanging
Personnel/Office Activity:
1. The Kendall County Coroner’s Office presented at Montgomery Police Department’s general staff meeting regarding investigative cooperation.
2. Coroner Purcell, Chief Deputy Gotte and Deputy Shockley performed annual firearm’s qualifications at the Montgomery Police Department.
Supervisor of Assessments
Supervisor of Assessments Andy Nicoletti stated that Board of Review finished up for the year and will certify to the Clerk by the end of the month.
Regional Office of Education
Superintendent Chris Mehochko presented the board with an annual report.
Break
Reconvene
Standing Committee Reports
Planning, Building and Zoning
Revocation of Special Use
Member Kellogg moved to approve petition 18-01 request from Erich and Amy Kaiser for the revocation of a special use permit awarded by Ordinance 2008-09 allowing the operation of a landscaping business at 17609 Galena Road (01-06-100-006) in Little Rock Township. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Ordinance 18-02 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Law, Justice and Legislation
Member Prochaska stated that there was no report.
Administration/HR
Section 5311 Grant Agreement
Member Gilmour moved to approve the resolution authorizing execution and amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-04 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Technology Services Director Job Description
Member Gilmour moved to approve the Technology Services Director 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.
Highway
Resolution Opposing SB 1451
Member Kellogg moved to approve the resolution opposing SB 1451. Member Davidson seconded the motion.
Members discussed the bill which would give telecom companies the right to put their facilities in our right-of-ways without the county’s consent and without following the usual zoning process.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-05 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Facilities
NRG Curtailment Solutions
Member Davidson moved to approve the contract with NRG Curtailment Solutions to serve as the Kendall County demand response provider. Member Prochaska seconded the motion.
County Administrator, Scott Koeppel explained that the generator would be used on peak days when load gets high on the electrical grid. The county will receive about $30,000 a year to do this. At a minimum we will have to generate an hour in August and any other time we are told to generate. This is a 6 year contract and they will upgrade our generator to meet current EPA requirements for the program.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of IGAM 18-01 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Finance
Claims:
Member Purcell moved to approve the claims submitted in the amount not to exceed $441,067.01, Grand Juror Claims in an amount not to exceed $232.28 and Petit Juror Claims from in an amount not to exceed $1,686.31. Member Kellogg seconded the motion.
Combined Claims: FCLT MGMT $36,912.33, B&Z $328.98, CO CLK & RCDR $1,442.65, ELECTION $2,100.00, SHRFF $28,588.77, CRRCTNS $15,128.25, EMA $381.42, CRCT CT CLK $1,283.73, JURY COMM $2,169.66, CRCT CT JDG $12,922.80, CRNR $793.76, CMB CRT SRV $573.79, PUB DFNDR $60.00, TRSR $2,982.65, AUD & ACCT $5,250.00, OFF OF ADM SRV $99.52, GNRL INS & BNDG $108.00, CO BRD $128.72, TECH SRV $7,113.70, PRPRTY TX SRV $5,107.45, FAC MGT UTLTS $62,937.42, LIABIL INS EXP $2,972.16, CO HWY $45,481.61, CO BRDG $16,485.18, TRNSPRT SALES TX $7,953.28, HLTH & HMN SRV $49,646.79, FRST PRSRV $1,199.05, ELLIS HS $170.47, ELLIS RDNG LSSNS $34.47, ELLIS PUB PRGMS $131.84, SNRS CNTR $287.52, ELLIS WDDNGS $678.16, HOOVER $915.20, ENV ED SCHL $5.00, ENV ED CMPS $100.16, ENV ED NTRL BGNNNGS $205.44, ENV ED OTHR PUB PRGMS $80.85, ENV ED LWS OF NTR $145.22, GRNDS & NTRL RSRCS $3,801.36, ANML CNTRL EXPS $110.62, CO RCDR DOC STRG $5,885.20, SHRFF PRV ALC CRM $425.00, DRG ABS EXP $39.99, HIDTA $56,828.21, CRT SEC FND $1,638.19, LAW LBRY $2,935.95, CRNR $161.10, PRBTN SRV $84.98, GIS $31.92, ENG/CNSLTG ESCRW $501.93, PUB SFTY $53,871.66, SHRFF FTA FND $1,952.56, VAC $606.52, FP BND PRCDS ’07 $2,159.27
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Coroner Claims
Chairman Gryder recused member Purcell from the vote.
Member Cullick moved to approve the coroner claims in the amount not to exceed $954.86. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Health & Environment
No report.
Labor & Grievance
No report.
Committee of the Whole
Chairman Gryder reviewed the minutes in the packet from the January 11, 2018 meeting.
Standing Committee Minutes Approval:
Member Davidson 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:
VAC
Chairman Gryder stated that Olivia Laschober’s last day will be February 2, 2018, Mr. Gryder thanked her for her hard work she’s done for our county.
UCCI
Member Prochaska stated that the legislative and education seminars are February 27-28, 2018.
Historic Preservation
They will be meeting on February 21, 2018.
Board of Health
Meeting is tonight, January 16, 2018.
Juvenile Justice Council
Member Gilmour stated that the SKY run is on April 21, 2018 and they are looking for sponsorships.
Chairman’s Report
Aurora Election Commission
Chairman Gryder spoke about the abolishment of the Aurora Election Commission. The voters will have the question on the ballot which will read “Shall the City Election Law be Rejected?” the vote will be a yes or no. The County Clerk’s office will be able to handle the additional voters if necessary. More primaries could happen and bilingual ballots may be necessary.
Questions From The Press:
Jim Wyman from WSPY asked if Kendall County precincts have bilingual ballots, the answer was no.
Adjournment:
Member Hendrix moved to adjourn the County Board Meeting until the next scheduled meeting. Member Cullick seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
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