Kendall County Committee of the Whole met Jan. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Call To Order And Pledge Of Allegiance - The meeting was called to order by County Board Chair Scott Gryder at 4:00p.m., who led the committee in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call
Present: Scott Gryder, Lynn Cullick, Bob Davidson, Judy Gilmour, Matt Kellogg, Matthew Prochaska and John Purcell
Absent: Elizabeth Flowers, Tony Giles
Others present: ASA Leslie Johnson, Scott Koeppel, Jim Smiley, Dr. Amaal Tokars, ASA James Webb
Committee Business
Ø Presentation of CenterPoint Energy for Natural Gas for Kendall County facilities – Arnie Schramel, Progressive Energy Group updated the committee on the RFP they sent out for natural gas supply to 41 retail suppliers.
Mr. Schramel stated that current market conditions show an annual savings of $9,550 should the County extend a 48-month with Centerpoint. The agreement term will be from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2023, with a fixed rate of $0.335/therm. The projected annual supply savings is projected to be approximately $9,550. Mr. Schramel also stated that NRGCS has accepted the contract revisions proposed by the State’s Attorney’s Office. From Facilities Management Committee:
Ø Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 99-34 Regulating the Retail Sale of Alcoholic Liquors outside the Corporate Limits of any City, Village or Incorporated Town in Kendall County, Illinois – Scott Koeppel, County Administrator reviewed the changes necessary since the responsibilities shifted from County Administrative Services to the County Clerk’s Office last year, and the ordinance was not updated to reflect the change.
Public Comment – None
Questions From The Media – None
Chairmans Report
Aurora Election Commission - Chairman Gryder reminded the committee that Kendall County had sent a letter and Resolution 16-10 to our state representatives, senators, and senate and house presidents in April 2016 requesting the abolishment of the Aurora Election Commission. The question “Shall the City Election Law be Rejected” will be on the primary ballot for the City of Aurora. The question will not be included on the Kendall County ballot.
Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act (SB1451) - Chairman Gryder also updated the committee on the letter that he and the leaders from the Cook and Collar Counties sent to Senator Link and Senator Phelps (and the Kendall County legislators) on October 11, 2017 regarding the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act (SB1451) voicing their concerns over the risks to future public safety technology, the interference with road construction right-of-way issues, as well as the effect on existing agreements with wireless providers. Mr. Gryder said that SB1451 has passed both the House and the Senate, but was placed on hold by Senate President Cullerton. There was consensus by the committee that a resolution opposing SB1451 should be approved by the Board at their January 16, 2018 meeting.
Review Board Action Items – Chair Gryder asked the committee to review the agenda for any updates or changes. Member Prochaska asked that UCCI be added under Special reports, and Mr. Gryder added the Resolution opposing SB1451 be included under the Highway Committee.
Executive Session – Not needed
Adjournment – Member Prochaska moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:39p.m., Member Davidson seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by a 7-0 voice vote.
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