Kendall County Board met July 2.
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, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. The Clerk called the roll at 7:20 p.m. Members present: Chairman Scott Gryder, Amy Cesich, Elizabeth Flowers, Scott Gengler, Tony Giles, Judy Gilmour, Audra Hendrix, Matt Kellogg, Matt Prochaska and Robyn Vickers.
The Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
THE AGENDA
Member Hendrix moved to approve the agenda. Member Flowers seconded the motion. Member Cesich requested that item D; Approval of agreement with ArchiveSocial Inc. for capturing and archiving records of online social media communications, in the amount of $2,388.00, be removed from the Consent Agenda. Member Prochaska requested that item 7A, Approval of County Board Minutes from June 4, 2019, be removed from the Consent Agenda. Since they did not come directly from a committee, the two items removed from the Consent Agenda will be heard under item 9 New Business as items 9B and 9C respectively. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion to approve the Agenda as altered. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Judge Robert Pilmer explained that he was present specifically to address item 9A, Approval of Independent Contract between Kendall County and Robin Pelfry for services rendered as the Local Coordinator for the 16th and 23rd Judicial Circuits Family Violence Coordinating Council, from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, at the rate of $26.00 per hour not to exceed 1255 hours and reimbursable expenses allowed under the Intergovernmental Agreement between Kendall County and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, noting that the matter does not require County Board approval and that it is being addressed by the district Judges. He also shared that they are moving forward with the grant application process for the Mental Health Court. He indicated that it will help people with certain needs to not become a part of the criminal justice system.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Todd Milliron of Fox Township, Yorkville, encouraged the County Board to vote no again on Petition19-13 Request from the Regional Planning Commission for a Text Amendment to Sections 4.06 and 4.07 of the Kendall County Zoning Ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Kellogg moved for approval of the Consent Agenda as previously amended. Member Hendrix seconded the motion.
A. Approval of County Board Minutes from June 4, 2019 Referred to New Business
B. Standing Committee Minutes Approval
C. Approval of Claims in an amount not to exceed $985,603.89 and June 2019 Petit Jurors in an amount not to exceed $3,805.52. Details under Finance.
D. Approval of agreement with ArchiveSocial Inc. for capturing and archiving records of online social media communications, in the amount of $2,388.00 Referred to New Business
E. Approval of a Request from Jennifer Wirth for a Refund in the Amount of $260.48 for an Unused Building Permit at 977 Route 31, Oswego
F. Approval of Agreement for Food Services at the Kendall County Jail with Consolidated Correctional Food Service. This agreement was subsequently enrolled as IGAM 19-27 and is on file in the Kendall County Clerk’s office.
Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS
Petition 19-13
Member Giles moved to Reconsider Petition 19-13-Request from the Kendall County Regional Planning Commission for Text Amendment to Sections 4.06 and 4.07 of the Kendall County Zoning Ordinance by Allowing Research and Development Related Home Occupations to be Conducted Outside of a Dwelling or Permitted Accessory Structure and Adding the Phrase “Unless Otherwise Permitted by Law” to the End of Section 4.06.f and Section 4.07.g. Member Prochaska seconded the motion.
Chairman Gryder indicated that Member Giles had previously voted “No” on the issue and was therefore entitled to make a motion to reconsider. The Chair asked for a roll call vote on the motion to reconsider. Members voting aye: Gengler, Giles, Gilmour, Gryder and Prochaska. Members voting no: Hendrix, Kellogg, Vickers, Cesich, Flowers. Motion failed on a 5 to 5 vote.
This action rendered moot the Agenda item: “Approval of Petition 19-13-Request from the Kendall County Regional Planning Commission for Text Amendment to Sections 4.06 and 4.07 of the Kendall County Zoning Ordinance by Allowing Research and Development Related Home Occupations to be Conducted Outside of a Dwelling or Permitted Accessory Structure and Adding the Phrase “Unless Otherwise Permitted by Law” to the End of Section 4.06.f and Section 4.07.g.”
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Gryder reminded attendees that there would not be a vote on item 9A related to the Family Violence Coordinating Council per Judge Pilmer’s earlier comments.
Approval of County Board Minutes from June 4, 2019
Member Hendrix moved to approve the County Board minutes of June 4, 2019. Member Prochaska seconded the motion. Member Prochaska moved to amend the attendance portion of the minutes by striking the name of John Purcell. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. The Chair asked for a voice vote on the amendment, with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Chairman Gryder then asked for a vote on the original motion, with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
ArchiveSocial Inc. Contract for Capturing and Archiving Records of Online Social Media IGAM 19-26
Member Hendrix moved for Approval of an agreement with ArchiveSocial Inc. for capturing and archiving records of online social media communications, in the amount of $2,388.00. Member Vickers seconded the motion. The Chair asked Administrator Scott Koeppel to provide background on the system which is currently in use through the Sheriff’s department. Koeppel and Gryder concurred that the County does not presently have a social media policy in place. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of IGAM 19-26 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning, Building & Zoning
Village of Plattville Intergovernmental Agreement IGAM 19-28
Member Prochaska moved for Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Plattville and the County of Kendall to Administer the County’s Ordinances for Zoning, Building Code, Subdivision Control, and Stormwater Management within the Jurisdiction of the Village of Plattville for a Term of One (1) Year in the Amount of $1.00 Plus Associated Costs Paid by the Village Plattville to the County of Kendall. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Matt Asselmeier indicated that due to the Village having their own plan there is one change in section two which removes the County’s comprehensive plan. He further noted that such plans are advisory. Following discussion Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion, all members voting aye with the exception of Member Hendrix who voted no. Motion carried 9 to I.
A complete copy of IGAM 19-28 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Junk and Debris Citation Letter
Member Prochaska moved for Approval of the Junk and Debris Citation Letter. Member Kellogg seconded the motion. Matt Asselmeier of Planning, Building and Zoning, explained that the citation notice, a copy of which was contained in the Board packet, included the verbiage of the ordinance and had been reviewed by the State’s Attorney’s office. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Excused
Member Hendrix was excused from the remainder of the meeting at 7:50 pm.
Law, Justice & Legislation
Member Giles nothing more to report. Next meeting on upcoming Monday.
Administration/HR/GIS
Member Flowers noted committee had looked at options for lowering prescription drug and insurance costs/options as well as GIS options.
Highway
Chairman Gryder spoke to Mr. Klaas regarding Millington Bridge progress.
Facilities
Member Kellogg working on modifications regarding the solar field.
Finance
Member Kellogg spoke regarding funding for the mental health court which is currently not budgeted. He explained there is currently a lack of funding for the Dental Clinic at the Health Department in the amount of $50,000 and of possible plans moving forward.
Supplemental Claims Listing
COMBINED CLAIMS: FCLT MGMT $17,740.12, B&Z $2,024.13, CO CLK & RCDR $285.38, ELECTION $4,495.50, ED SRV REG $376.33, SHRFF $8,162.60, CRRCTNS $28,733.29, MERIT $250.00, EMA $93.34, CRCT CT CLK $809.99, JURY COMM $4,098.48, CRCT CT JDG $7,106.71, CRNR $18.89, CMB CRT SRV $19,207.70, PUB DFNDR $1,110.00, ST ATTY $1,513.27, FRMLND RVW BRD $153.14, EMPLY HLTH INS $385,157.17, OFF OF ADM SRV $1,570.15, INS & BNDG $258.00, CO BRD $144.81, TECH SRV $10,468.14, FAC MGT UTLTS $57,879.24, CAP IMPRV $27,000.60, LIABIL INS $23,870.00, CO HWY $4,697.13, CO BRDG $2,677.50, TRNSPRT SALES TX $18,763.44, HLTH & HMN SRV $59,523.99, FRST PRSRV $2,209.52, ELLIS HS $406.46, ELLIS BRN $4,694.69, ELLIS GRNDS $272.58, ELLIS CMPS $181.01, ELLIS WDDNGS $1,580.00, ELLIS OTHR RNTLS $260.00, HOOVER $4,958.24, ENV ED SCHL $17.80, ENV ED CMPS $370.00, ENV ED OTHR PUB PRGMS $20.00, ENV ED LWS OF NTR $37.02, NTRL AREA VLNTR $404.75, GRNDS & NTRL RSCS $4,368.86, ANML CNTRL EXPND $15,560.00, ANML CNTRL EXPS $840.84, CO RCRDR DO STRG $5,687.85, HIDTA $32,606,86, SHRFF RNG FND $125.00, CMSRY FND $17,230.00, COOK CO REIMB FND $11.50, NCLR GRNT FND $73.80, JVNL JSTC CNCL $1,062.95, CRT SEC FND $43.92, LAW LBRY $1,398.00, CRNR $62.25, PRBTN SRV $14,175.70, KC DRG CRT FND $3,534.05, KAT $22,500.00, ENG/CNSLTG ESCRW $592.48, PUB SFTY $152,990.20, ST PET POP CNTRL $26.00, VAC $3,080.54, FP BND PRCDS ’07 $9,882.50 and additional Petit Juror Claims for June 2019 in an amount not to exceed $3,805.52.
Animal Control
Member Cesich spoke about the new full time hire at Animal Control and indicated a part-time hire is still needed. She noted the RFP for building improvements should be going out soon. Corrections Commander, Bobby Richardson, provided information regarding the inmate work program which is assisting with the clean-up project at animal control. He indicated it is successful at this point and also allows non-violent inmates to earn community service credits.
Health & Environment
Member Gilmour drew the Board’s attention to the objectives approved at the last Solid Waste Plan Meeting.
Juvenile Justice Council
Per Member Gilmour, no report.
Historic Preservation
Per Member Flowers, no report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
UCCI, Other State Associations & Organizations
Member Prochaska provided information about attending the UCCI conference which will take place July 21st through 23rd. He also noted that as a member of the Executive Board, UCCI will be paying for his attendance at the National Association of Counties Conference in Clark County.
Chairman Gryder spoke of the importance of county representation on various bills explaining that such attendance also affords the opportunity to apply for proceeds to defray county expenses.
Board of Health
Member Giles has spoken with Director Tokars regarding various contacts for projects.
KenCom Executive Board
Per Member Prochaska, no report.
OTHER BUSINESS
Member Cesich suggested that a prerequisite for placement of items on the new Consent Agenda should be that said items have been discussed at Committee of the Whole. Currently the Board Chairman, the County Administrator and Committee Chairs may forward items to the Consent Agenda.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Appointments
Chairman Gryder moved to approve the following appointments Member Prochaska seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Dr. Gary Schlapp – KenCom Executive Board – Bristol Kendall Fire District Delegate (Replacing Richard Dickson) John Purcell – KenCom Executive Board – United City of Yorkville
Chris Funkhouser – KenCom Executive Board – United City of Yorkville (Alternate)
Dan Koukol - Workforce Investment Board - 2 yr term - Expires July 2021 (Replacing Bette Schoenholtz) Jeremy Swanson (reappointment) – Housing Authority – 5 year term – expires July 2024
Robyn Ingemunson (reappointment) – Housing Authority – 5 year term – expires July 2024
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Todd Milliron of Yorkville commented on the Consent Agenda and body cams.
QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS
Jim Wyman of WSPY asked if the Chairman has final approval of the Consent Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Flowers moved to adjourn the County Board Meeting until the next scheduled meeting. Member Cesich seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
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