Kendall County Committee of the Whole met March 15.
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 4:00 p.m., who led the committee in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call
Attendee:
Scott Gryder Here; Status
Lynn Cullick 4:03p.m. ; Arrived
Bob Davidson Yes; Status
Elizabeth Flowers Absent; Status
Tony Giles Absent; Status
Judy Gilmour Here; Status
Audra Hendrix Here; Status
Matt Kellogg Here; Status
Matthew Prochaska Here; Status
John Purcell Absent; Status
Others present: Matt Asselmeier, Latreese Caldwell, Leslie Johnson, Scott Koeppel, Jacquie Purcell, Jim Smiley, Dr. Amaal Tokars, Eric Weis
Approval Of Agenda – Motion made by Member Hendrix, second by Member Prochaska to approve the agenda. With six members voting aye, the agenda was approved.
Committee Business:
From State’s Attorney’s Office:
Discussion and Recommendation on Potential Opioid Litigation – SA Weis stated that this item was presented by Myers & Flowers at the February Committee of the Whole meeting. Discussion on the litigation, the statistics of opioid overdose deaths, the best uses for any settlement that might be received, the opioid impact on the County, First Responders, the Court systems, families, schools and all cultures and communities throughout the United States.
Michael Lenert from Myers & Flowers provided additional information on attorney’s fees, any risk to County citizens, the contingent contract between Myers & Flowers and the County, and the uniform twenty-five percent assessed to each county choosing to be involved in the litigation.
Roll Call: Member Kellogg – yes, Member Cullick – yes, Member Davidson – yes, Member Gilmour – yes, Member Prochaska – yes, Member Hendrix – yes, Member Gryder – yes.
With seven members voting aye, there was consensus to join the litigation being pursued by Myers & Flowers, and forward the item to the April 3, 2018 County Board meeting for formal approval, and approval for Myers & Flowers to file the suit on behalf of Kendall County.
From the Finance Committee:
Acceptance of Audited FY 2016-2017 Financial Statements and Reports by WIPFLI – Matt Schiller and Sarah McKinney from WIPFLI reviewed the audit findings, and explained the overall audit process with the committee.
From Admin HR Committee:
Discussion of RFQ Timeline for Health Insurance Broker – Member Cullick reported that the Admin HR Committee reviewed several examples presented from other Counties, and compiled this RFQ based on those examples, its expectations, the scope of services and needs of the county. Discussion on the timeline, how long the Board would like the RFQ to be out for bid, where the RFQ should be posted, and if the Board would like Broker presentations at a Committee of the Whole or at a County Board meeting. There was consensus by the Board to conduct presentations on May 8, 2018 at a Special Admin HR/COW meeting, and at the regular COW meeting on May 10, 2018.
Approval of RFQ for Health Insurance Broker – Discussion on the proposed RFQ and the specific expectations and needs of the County. It was decided to have a Special COW/Admin HR meeting on April 24 and May 8, 2018 to review responses and conduct interviews. There will also be regular Admin HR meetings on April 18 and May 7, 2018.
From the PBZ Committee: Amended Petition 17-29 Committee
Request: Text Amendment to Section 13.08.H of the Kendall County Zoning Ordinance by Increasing the Notification Requirements for Applications for Special Use Permits on A-1 Agricultural Zoned Property and Clarifying Notification Requirements for Special Use Permits on Properties not Zoned A-1 Agricultural
Purpose: Text Amendment Increases Notification Requirement from Five Hundred Feet (500’) to One Thousand Feet (1,000’) Instead of Two Thousand Six Hundred Feet (2,600’) as Originally Proposed for Applications for Special Use Permits on Properties Zoned A-1 and Clarifying that Only Adjoining Properties must be Notified on Special Use Permit Applications for Properties not Zoned A
There was consensus by a 5-2 vote to return this item to the Planning, Building and Zoning Committee to come up with a more hybrid solution or something that is more precise on the impact on the citizens. With all members present in agreement, the motion passed by a 7-0 vote.
From Facilities Management Committee:
Discussion of Public Safety Center HVAC Equipment and Installation Purchase from Trane using U.S. Communities Purchasing Program – Ed Harding from Trane provided additional information on the proposed project, the key members of the US Communities and Trane teams, and the potential savings of $20,000 to the County by using an air cool chiller system. Discussion on the specifications, changed specifications, the process for build-out, generator testing, and the expected life of the system.
Public Comment – None
Questions From The Media – None
Chairmans Report – Chairman Gryder reminded Board members that speaking out at committee meetings when you are not a member of that specific committee is an Open Meetings Act violation. Mr. Gryder stated that all Board members are welcome to attend other committee meetings, but that they are not to participate in any capacity unless they have been appointed to serve on the committee to form a quorum to conduct committee business.
Review Board Action Items – Chair Gryder asked the committee to review the agenda for any updates or changes.
Items For March 21, 2018 County Board Agenda
Approval of County participation in the Potential Opioid Litigation, and for Myers & Flowers to file the suit on behalf of Kendall County
Executive Session – Member Cullick made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of the review of discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06, 5ILCS 120-2, second by Member Gilmour.
Roll Call: Member Davidson – no, Member Hendrix - yes, Member Cullick – yes, Member Gilmour – yes, Member – Kellogg - yes, Member Prochaska – yes, Member Gryder - yes.
With six members present voting aye, the committee entered into Executive Session at 7:05p.m.
Committee Members Absent: Elizabeth Flowers, Tony Giles, John Purcell
Others Present: Leslie Johnson
Date of Executive Session:
September 15, 2005 X Released
November 10, 2011 X Released
December 11, 2014 X Retained
January 15, 2015 X Retained
June 11, 2015 X Retained
August 13, 2015 X Retained
September 10, 2015 X Retained
December 10, 2015 X Retained
January 14, 2016 X Retained
March 10, 2016 X Retained
April 14, 2016 X Retained
July 14, 2016 X Retained
September 15, 2016 X Retained
October 13, 2016 X Retained
December 15, 2016 X Retained
January 12, 2017 X Retained
April 13, 2017 X Retained
May 11, 2017 X Retained
July 13, 2017 X Released
August 10, 2017 X Retained
September 14, 2017 X Retained
November 8, 2017 X Retained
November 16, 2017 X Retained
December 14, 2017 X Retained
April 11, 2013 Minutes Review X Released
October 13, 2016 Minutes Review X Released
March 15, 2018 Minutes Review X Released
With all in agreement, the committee reconvened in Open Session at 7:15p.m.
Adjournment – Member Prochaska moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:17p.m., Member Cullick seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by a 7-0 voice vote.
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