Kendall County Committee of the Whole met Nov. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The meeting was called to order at 4:05p.m. by County Board Chair Scott R. Gryder, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
ROLL CALL
| Attendee | Status | Arrived | Left Meeting |
| Scott Gryder | here | ||
| Lynn Cullick | here | ||
| Bob Davidson | yes | ||
| Elizabeth Flowers | Absent | ||
| Tony Giles | here | 5:17p.m. | |
| Judy Gilmour | here | ||
| Audra Hendrix | here | 5:34p.m. | |
| Matt Kellogg | yes | ||
| Matthew Prochaska | here | 6:35p.m. | |
| John Purcell | 4:09p.m. |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion made by Member Gilmour to approve the agenda, second by Member Kellogg. Member Davidson requested that the Public Comment section be moved to before Committee Business on the agenda. With eight member’s present voting aye, the motion to approve the agenda as amended carried by a vote of 8-0.
FORWARDING OF APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - Member Cullick made a motion to forward the Approval of Claims in an amount not to exceed $2,484,377.35, Coroner Claims in an amount not to exceed $107.01, and November 6, 2018 Election Judge Claims in an amount not to exceed $59,501.42, second by Member Hendrix. With eight members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 8-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Todd Milliron, Yorkville; Mark Perle, Plainfield; Priscilla Gruber, Plainfield; Martin Cannon, Plainfield; Scott Friestad, Morris; Kristine Friestad, Morris; Kirk Friestad, Newark; Chris Frohlich, Lisbon; Beverly Horsley, Lisbon Township; Bob Teesta
DEPARTMENT HEAD AND ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS - None COMMITTEE BUSINESS
From the PBZ Committee:
Discussion of Amended Petition 17-28 from Kendall County PBZ Committee
Request: Text Amendments to Sections 7.01.D.32 (Specials Uses in A-1 Agricultural District), 7.01.D.33 (Special Uses in A-1 Agricultural District) and 10.03.B.4 (Special Uses in M-3 Aggregate Materials Extraction, Processing and Site Reclamation District) of the Kendall County Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Regulations of Outdoor Target Practice or Shooting Ranges (Not Including Private Shooting in Your Own Yard) - Mr. Asselmeier summarized the request, provided history and background on the request and actions taken previously, and also stated that Na-Au-Say Township filed a formal objection of the proposal. Discussion on the citizen concerns expressed at this meeting, the location of existing gun ranges, hours of operation, guidelines, distance requirements, and the logistics of adding another gun range to this area. There was consensus by the committee that this item should be further discussed and voted on at the November 27, 2018 County Board meeting.
Discussion of Petition 18 – 04 from Kendall County Regional Planning Commission
Request: Proposed Amendments to Future Land Use Map for Properties Located near Route 47 in Lisbon Township– Mr. Asselmeier briefed the committee on the request, and the background, and reviewed the map filed by Lisbon Township, and the County map of the area with the committee. There was consensus that the item should be forwarded to the November 27th County Board meeting for further discussion and vote.
Discussion of Petition 18 – 13 from Kendall County PBZ Committee
Request: Text Amendments to Sections 3.02, 4.18, 7.01.D, 8.02.C, 8.03.H.1, 8.09.B, 9.02.C, 9.03.C, 9.04.C, 9.05.C, 9.06.F, 9.07.C, and 10.03.B of the Kendall County Zoning Ordinance by Amending Kendall County’s Solar Panel Zoning Regulations – Mr. Asselmeier informed the committee about the request, and reviewed the suggested changes. There was agreement by the committee that this item should be forwarded to the November 20th County Board meeting.
From the Budget & Finance Committee:
Discussion of Health Department Levy – Discussion on the original Finance Committee idea of giving the Health Department their IMRF, Social Security and Health Insurance funds, in addition to the $757,000. Health Department Levy, or a total of approximately 1.8 million. Member Prochaska stated that Dr. Palmer suggested the Health Department would only be able to contribute $200,000 toward department benefits this year. Member Purcell stated that in his discussion with Dr. Palmer this past week, it was apparent that both boards would not come to an agreement this year. Mr. Kellogg also shared highlights of his discussion with Dr. Palmer as well.
Discussion of FY2019 Budget – Discussion on the budget proposal, items that were cut or reduced in earlier meetings, and how to proceed in balancing the budget. After discussion, Member Purcell voiced his concerns about the contribution from the Health Department for their employee benefits, and then offered suggestions on how to proceed in balancing the budget.
QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA – None
ACTION ITEMS FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING
Approval of Claims in an amount not to exceed $2,484,377.35, Coroner Claims in an amount not to exceed $107.01, and November 6, 2018 Election Judge Claims in an amount not to exceed $59,501.42
REVIEW BOARD ACTION ITEMS – Chair Gryder asked the committee to review the draft County Board agenda for November 20, 2018.
ITEMS FOR THE December 13, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - None
CHAIRMANS REPORT – No Report
EXECUTIVE SESSION – Not needed
ADJOURNMENT – Member Gilmour made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Member Kellogg. With six members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27p.m.
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