Kendall County Board met February 20.
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, February 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Chairman Scott Gryder, Lynn Cullick, Bob Davidson, Elizabeth Flowers, Judy Gilmour, Audra Hendrix, Matt Kellogg, Matt Prochaska and John Purcell. Member absent: Tony Giles.
The Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
The Minutes:
Member Gilmour moved to approve the submitted minutes from the Adjourned County Board Meeting of 1/16/18. Member Prochaska 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 Flowers seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Special Recognition:
Franklin “Frank” Coffman
Member Prochaska moved to approve the resolution honoring former County Board Chair Franklin “Frank” Coffman. Member Cullick seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Member Davidson spoke about Mr. Coffman.
County Of Kendall, Illinois
Resolution Honoring Franklin “Frank” Coffman
Resolution 18-06
Whereas, Franklin “Frank” Coffman was born April 21, 1933 in Plano, IL the son of Herman Glenn and Martha (Brooks) Coffman Sr.; and
Whereas, Frank Coffman was united in marriage on May 7, 1960 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Aurora, IL to the former Elaine Plante and they spent the next 57 happy years together; and
Whereas, Frank Coffman served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War; and
Whereas, Frank Coffman was the Secretary and Treasurer at Coffman Brother’s Truck Sales; and
Whereas, Frank Coffman served as a Kendall County Board Member, Kendall County Forest Preserve Commissioner, Kendall County Liquor Commissioner, and Kendall County Board Chairman; and
Whereas, Frank Coffman was a member of the Sunbeam Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #428 in Plano, IL, the Royal Order of Raccoons Fishing Team, Loyal Order of Moose in Sandwich, IL Lodge 1016, and Past Commander of the Plano American Legion Post 395; and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, By The Residents Of Kendall County As Represented By The Kendall County Board, that we mourn the passing of Frank Coffman and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the County Administrator create a suitable copy of this resolution to be presented to the family of Frank Coffman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.
Presented and Adopted by the County Board, this 20th day of February 2018.
Approved:
Scott R. Gryder, County Board Chairman
Attest:
Debbie Gillette, County Clerk and Recorder
ACA Accreditation Certificate-
Sheriff Baird presented the board with a certificate of accreditation from the American Correctional Association. The certificate was earned after passing a difficult and thorough audit of the jail. The benefits of being accredited are improved staff training and development, true assessment program of strengths and weaknesses, defense against lawsuits, establishment of measurable criteria for upgrading operations, improve staff morale and professionalism, safer environment for staff and inmates, and performance based benefits. Sheriff thanked the board for their continued support and a special thanks the men and women of the correctional division who made this possible.
Employee of the Year-
Jeanne Russo was presented the employee of the year award.
Correspondence And Communication:
IDOT Compliance Review Receipt-
Member Purcell moved to acknowledge receipt of the IDOT Compliance Review for the receipt and disbursement of Motor Fuel Tax Funds and Township Bridge Funds for the period beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2017. Member Davidson seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
New Business:
Release of Executive Session Minutes-
Member Davidson moved to release executive session minutes from January 20, 2001 part 1, January 20, 2009 part 2, March 17, 2009, and April 20, 2010. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
HIDTA-
Member Cullick moved to approve the HIDTA Drug Intelligence Officer Service Contract with Kendall County as the fiduciary agent effective March 12, 2018 through March 11, 2019. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Elected Officials Report And Other Department Reports:
Sheriff-
Sheriff Baird provided the board with a security project update. The project is coming in under budget.
County Clerk
Revenue Report 1/1/18-1/31/18 1/1/17-1/31/17 1/1/16-1/31/16
Line Item; Fund; Revenue; Revenue; Revenue:
County Clerk Fees $756.00 $918.00 $669.50
County Clerk Fees - Marriage License $660.00 $810.00 $780.00
County Clerk Fees - Civil Union $30.00 $0.00 $0.00
County Clerk Fees - Misc $1,602.00 $1,889.00 $1,701.50
County Clerk Fees - Recording $25,112.00 $30,923.00 $22,862.00
01010061205 Total County Clerk Fees $28,160.00 $34,540.00 $26,013.00
01010001185 County Revenue $31,026.25 $30,604.00 $25,974.25
38010001320 Doc Storage $15,012.00 $18,520.00 $13,686.50
51010001320 GIS Mapping $25,344.00 $31,166.00 $23,079.00
37010001320 GIS Recording $3,168.00 $3,892.00 $2,885.00
01010001135 Interest $50.26 $55.16 $42.42
01010061210 Recorder's Misc $3,064.00 $5,971.72 $4,540.25
81010001320 RHSP/Housing Surcharge $13,608.00 $16,524.00 $12,051.00
37210001575 Tax Certificate Fee $1,520.00 $1,800.00
37210001576 Tax Sale Fees $620.00 $1,585.00
37210001577 Postage Fees $406.23 $1,006.69
CK # 18389 To KC Treasurer $121,978.74 $145,664.57 $108,271.42
County Clerk, Debbie Gillette stated that early voting has started and there will be training for election judges.
Treasurer
Office of Jill Ferko
Kendall County Treasurer & Collector
111 W. Fox Street Yorkville, IL 60560
Kendall County General Fund
Quick Analysis Of Major Revenues And Total Expenditures For Two Months Ended 01/31/2018
Revenues*; Annual Budget; 2018 YTD Actual; 2018 YTD %; 2017 YTD Actual; 2017 YTD %:
Personal Property Repl. Tax $400,000 $51,584 12.90% $76,622 20.71%
State Income Tax $2,470,000 $321,323 13.01% $366,545 15.27%
Local Use Tax $630,000 $109,924 17.45% $100,946 16.15%
State Sales Tax $550,000 $117,327 21.33% $102,103 21.27%
County Clerk Fees $400,000 $56,326 14.08% $76,838 23.28%
Circuit Clerk Fees $850,000 $74,124 8.72% $73,739 7.76%
Fines & Foreits/St Atty. $380,000 $29,855 7.86% $29,906 6.95%
Building and Zoning $65,000 $8,041 12.37% $13,224 21.33%
Interest Income $86,500 $21,453 24.80% $5,835 15.56%
Health Insurance - Empl. Ded. $1,299,440 $185,088 14.24% $212,014 16.75%
1/4 Cent Sales Tax $2,950,000 $495,549 16.80% $466,677 15.98%
County Real Estate Transf Tax $440,000 $65,744 14.94% $76,294 19.25%
Correction Dept. Board & Care $832,200 $237,092 28.49% $93,597 10.70%
Sheriff Fees $245,000 $24,515 10.01% $33,468 13.12%
Totals $11,598,140 $1,797,944 15.50% $1,727,807 15.16%
Public Safety Sales Tax $5,068,000 $849,815 16.77% $816,746 16.12%
Transportation Sales Tax $4,750,000 $849,815 17.89% $816,746 17.19%
*Includes major revenue line items excluding real estate taxes which are to be collected later. To be on Budget after 2 month the revenue and expense should at 16.66%
Treasurer, Jill Ferko stated that the benefit and open enrollment is in control and they have met with Nationwide regarding additional services they provide. The audit is pretty much done and they will be presenting in March.
State’s Attorney
No report.
Coroner
Description; *;* Month: January 2018; Fiscal Year-to-Date; January 2017:
Total Deaths; 31; 52; 35
Natural Deaths; 30; 47; 31
Accidental Deaths; 0; 1; 2
Pending; 0; 2; 0
Suicidal Deaths; *; 1; 2; 2
Homicidal Deaths; 0; 0; 0
Toxicology; 2; 5; 4
Autopsies; 2; 5; 4
Cremation Authorizations; 13; 29; 19
** Suicidal Death(s):
1. 01/05/2018 – Kendall County – 53 yo, White Male, Ethanol, Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen, Clonazepam, Bupropion, Carisoprodol, Guaifenesin, Trazodone and Cyclobenzaprine Toxicity
Personnel/Office Activity:
1. Chief Deputy Levi Gotte provided a Coroner’s Office Orientation to new deputies with the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office on January 3, 2018.
2. Coroner Purcell met with Health Department Director Dr. Amaal Tokars on January 4, 2018, to develop a community forum regarding the opioid epidemic and its impact on Kendall County.
3. Coroner Purcell provided 3 morgue tours for US Congressman Randy Hultgren’s STEM program on January 20, 2018.
Health Department-
Dr. Tokars presented the 2017 annual report.
Supervisor of Assessments-
Supervisor of Assessments Andy Nicoletti stated that senior exemption renewals will be mailed out to 5,517 seniors currently receive the exemption; they are 65 years of age and older and reside in the property they are applying for. They will receive $5,000 off assessed value, 1,774 qualify for the senior freeze if their gross income is $65,000 for the household.
Standing Committee Reports:
Planning, Building and Zoning
Noxious Weed Notice-
Member Hendrix moved to publish the noxious weed annual notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Kendall County at a cost not to exceed $100.00; related invoice(s) will be paid from the Planning, Building and Zoning legal publications line item (010-2-002-6209). Member Prochaska seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Reciprocal Building Inspection Services-
Member Davidson moved to approve the resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement for reciprocal building inspection services between Kendall County, Illinois and the United City of Yorkville, Illinois. Member Prochaska 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 18-07 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Vincent Domino Release-
Member Cullick moved to approve the resolution to release all claims on a certificate of deposit owned by Vincent Domino at Old Second Bank in the amount of $923.19. Member Kellogg 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 18-08 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Release Executive Session Minutes-
Member Kellogg moved to release minutes of executive sessions of Planning, Building and Zoning Committee for the following dates: June 9, 1997, August 11, 1997, May 8, 2000, February 13, 2001, February 7, 2005 B, April 11, 2005, May 2, 2005, May 9, 2005, October 5, 2006, February 5, 2007 and April 9, 2007. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Law, Justice and Legislation
HB 4104-
Member Prochaska moved to approve the resolution calling for the Comptroller and the General Assembly to protect availability of auditing standards for units of local government (HB 4104). Member Gilmour seconded the motion.
Member Prochaska explained that the item deals with the Comptroller not allowing any other reporting of audit other than accrual to the Comptroller’s office.
Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-09 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
HB 4298-
Member Prochaska moved to approve the resolution supporting HB 4298. Member Hendrix seconded the motion.
Member Prochaska stated that this resolution would allow local governments to post legal notices on a publically owned website as opposed to the newspaper.
Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye except Davidson who opposed. Motion carried 8-1.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-10 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
E-Waste Program-
Member Prochaska moved to approve the resolution electing to participate in a manufacturer e-waste program, provided for in the Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, for the year 2019. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye except Davidson who voted nay. Motion carried 8-1.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-11 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Administration/HR
GovQA Agreement-
Member Cullick moved to approve the GovQA Master Service(s) Agreement for GovQA FOIA Application with an annual cost of $16,200 and a one-time implementation cost of $3,000. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Break
Reconvene:
Highway
Bridge Inspections-
Member Kellogg moved to approve the engineering agreement between Kendall County and Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. in the amount of $48,150 to perform NBIS Inspections on county bridges for 2018 and 2019. 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 IGAM 18-04 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
County Engineer’s Salary Program-
Member Prochaska moved to approve the agreement between the Illinois Department of Transportation and Kendall County providing for participation in the County Engineer’s salary program. 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 IGAM 18-05 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Award Bid-
Member Kellogg moved to award the bid to Bonnell Industries Inc. in the amount of $42,825 to provide a sign truck body with telescopic crane. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Seasonal Weight Limit-
Member Kellogg moved to approve the resolution authorizing the posting of seasonal weight limit restrictions on certain county highways. Member Prochaska seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye except Davidson who voted nay. Motion carried 8-1.
A complete copy of Resolution 18-12 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Little Rock Road Resurfacing-
Member Kellogg moved to approve the resolution appropriating $650,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the resurfacing of Little Rock Road from US Route 34 to Galena Rd. Member Prochaska 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 18-13 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Grove Road Resurfacing-
Member Kellogg moved to approve the resolution appropriating $750,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the resurfacing of Grove Road from Illinois Route 126 to Plainfield Rd. 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 18-14 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Facilities
Power Purchase Agreement and Land Lease-
Member Davidson stated that the State’s Attorney’s office has not had time to review the agreements as they just received the agreements and have a large FOIA request that they need to complete.
Member Purcell moved to approve the signing of a 25 year power purchase agreement and land lease with GRNE Solar to construct a 2MW AC single access tracker solar field and sell the power to Kendall County at a rate not to exceed.0285 cents per kWh in year one with a.9% increase per year. Member Hendrix seconded the motion.
Members discussed with Chris Childress from Progressive Energy Group and the State’s Attorney’s office the agreement with regards to the costs and repairs, the urgency of getting this approved is created by the funding and grant opportunity, the number of votes required to pass per ILCS 5/5-1049.2, and considering other outside legal counsel.
Jim Wyman from WSPY commented on the FOIA request submitted to the State’s Attorney’s office; an extension will not be granted.
Member Prochaska moved to postpone the consideration of items 1 (approval to sign a 25 year power purchase agreement and land lease with GRNE Solar to construct a 2MW AC single access tracker solar field and sell the power to Kendall County at a rate not to exceed.0285 cents per kWh in year one with a.9% increase per year) and 2 (approval to sign a 25 year land lease with GRNE Solar to build a community solar field on the detention area west of the Health Department, GRNE will pay Kendall County $2,000.00 per acre per year for the land lease) and other items to come before the board to a special meeting to be held on February 22, 2018 at 5:30pm. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye except Gilmour and Gryder. Motion carried 7-2.
A/C System Replacement-
Item not ready.
Finance
Claims:
Member Cullick moved to approve the claims submitted in the amount not to exceed $1,284,481.43 and Grand Juror Claims in an amount not to exceed $438.40. Member Kellogg seconded the motion.
Combined Claims: FCLT MGMT $19,716.14, B&Z $898.29, CO CLK & RCDR $175.78, ELECTION $49,732.62, ED SRV REG $606.75, SHRFF $668.08, CRRCTNS $206.19, EMA $46.91, CRCT CT CLK $211.89, CRCT CT JDG $2,221.50, CRNR $924.64, CMB CRT SRV $9,155.41, PUB DFNDR $50.00, ST ATTY $1,161.84, SPRV OF ASSMNT $1,108.44, UNEMPLY CMP $4,412.00, EMPLY HLTH INS $393,781.65, OFF OF ADM SRV $174.54, GNRL INS & BNDG $108.00, CO BRD $136.51, TECH SRV $6,484.19, SOIL & WTR $32,000.00, FAC MGT UTLTS $60,911.39, ECON DEV $116.63, CO HWY $13,395.91, CO BRDG $9,091.50, TRNSPRT SALES TX $109,079.29, HLTH & HMN SRV $112,533.02, FRST PRSRV $431.03, ELLIS HS $99.64, ELLIS BRN $78.95, ELLIS GRNDS $30.77, ELLIS CMPS $187.50, ELLIS RDNG LSSNS $401.34, ELLIS BDAY PRTIES $187.50, ELLIS WDDNGS $65.80, HOOVER $3,185.64, GRNDS & NTRL RSRCS $419.27, ANML CNTRL EXPND $257.45, ANML MED CR FND $44.00, ANML CNTRL EXPS $1,412.02, CO RCDR DOC STRG $187.85, HIDTA $17,905.13, CMSSRY FND $302.61, COOK CO REIMB FND $31.20, CRT SEC FND $33.53, LAW LBRY $6,173.00, CRCT CT DOC STRG $3,008.73, PRBTN SRV $3,628.84, ST ATTY DRG ENFRC EXP $1,021.60, GIS $1,825.58, ENG/CNSLTG ESCRW $568.50, EMPLY BNFT PRGM $2,179.77, PUB SFTY $36,686.28, CRTHS RNVTNS $100.00, ANML POP CNTRL $889.00, VAC $3,280.43, SHRFF VHCL FND $300.00, CRNR SPCL FND $81.10, FP BND PRCDS ’07 $1,869.75
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; he shall be treated as if not here.
Member Cullick moved to approve the coroner claims in the amount not to exceed $2,851.54. Member Flowers seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Animal Control-
No report.
Economic Development-
Member Hendrix stated that they will be meeting next month.
Standing Committee Minutes Approval:
Member Cullick moved to approve all of the Standing Committee Minutes and Reports. Member Flowers 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 has left and they are looking to refill her position.
UCCI-
Member Prochaska stated that the legislative reception and education seminars are February 27-28, 2018. Topics include management positions on labor negotiations, review of the annual salary survey, and the changing Illinois renewable portfolio standard with an emphasis on solar energy.
Historic Preservation-
Member Flowers stated they will be meeting on February 21, 2018 for a roundtable discussion, members are needed and they will be asking property owners if they would like to designate their houses as historic structures.
Board of Health-
Meeting is tonight, February 20, 2018.
Juvenile Justice Council-
Member Gilmour stated that the SKY run is on April 21, 2018 and they are looking for sponsorships.
Adjournment:
Member Flowers 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.
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