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Kendall County Board met June 18

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Kendall County Board met June 18.

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, June 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Chairman Scott Gryder, Amy Cesich, Elizabeth Flowers, Scott Gengler, Tony Giles (arrived 9:06 am), 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 MINUTES

Member Prochaska moved to approve the submitted minutes from the Adjourned County Board Meeting of 5/21/19. Member Flowers seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

THE AGENDA

Member Prochaska asked to amend the agenda, removing item 12 B 1 and to postpone 11 E until State’s Attorney arrives. Member Prochaska moved to approve the amended agenda. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Juvenile Justice Council Scholarship

Ryan Phelps on behalf of the Juvenile Justice Council presented Justin Allen from Oswego High School and Samantha Riordan from Yorkville High School with their $500 scholarships.

NEW BUSINESS

County Board Appointment

Member Kellogg moved to appoint Scott Gengler to the Kendall County Board with the term expiring on November 30, 2020. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

County Clerk Debbie Gillette swore Mr. Gengler in.

Release of Claims

Member Cesich moved to approve the Release of Claims in an amount of $500 for the settlement of all claims in the Joshua Orlando Scott v. Jennings et al., case number 18-CV-5460, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Member Flowers seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT AND OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Sheriff

Sheriff Baird informed the board that the IPads have been finalized and the youth academy has begun with 18 participants.

PERSONNEL/OFFICE ACTIVITY:

1. On May 1, Coroner Purcell facilitated the ‘Lights of Hope’ support group for families and friends who have been impacted by an overdose related death.

2. On May 6, Chief Deputy Coroner Gotte provided a morgue tour for the Indian Valley Vocational Center Law Enforcement and Health Careers Classes.

3. On May 21, Chief Deputy Coroner Gotte attended a Crime Scene Preservation Class presented by the Illinois State Police through Northeast Multi Regional Training.

4. On May 29, records were audited for statistical gathering for the Illinois Violent Death Reporting System.

5. There were a total of 17.5 community service hours served throughout the month of May.

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY:

1. EXPENSES

1. General Budget Total Expenses: $1767.48

2. SUDORS Grant Expenditures: $74.19

3. Death Certificate Surcharge Expenditures: $30.05

4. Special Fees Expenditures: $271.25

2. REVENUE

1. Special Fees Revenue: $150.00

2. Death Certificate Surcharge Fund: $4,412.00

Health Department

Dr. Tokars stated that they are working with the students in the youth academy with regards to mental health training, leadership and self-development and examining the areas of work that cross over with criminal justice and look to reduce recidivism.

Supervisor of Assessments

Supervisor of Assessments Andy Nicoletti stated that they will be sending out the disabled person’s renewal forms.

Planning, Building and Zoning

Petition 19-13

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Member Prochaska moved to approve 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. Member Gilmour seconded the motion.

Members discussed an inventor taking their invention outside to test it. A special use may be obtained to accomplish this.

Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. Members voting aye include Gilmour, Gryder, Kellogg and Prochaska. Members voting nay include Cesich, Flowers, Giles, Hendrix and Vickers. Member Gengler voting present. Motion failed 5-4-1.

Petition 19-22

Member Prochaska moved to approve Petition 19-22-Request from the Kendall County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee to Amend the Fee Schedule of the Kendall County Planning, Building and Zoning Department by Establishing a Deposit and Rental Terms for the 2012 National Rifle Association Range Source Book. Member Cesich 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 Ordinance 19-15 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

Administration/HR

Pitney Bowes Mailing System

Member Flowers moved to approve a Pitney Bowes SendPro P1500 mailing system 60-month contract for the County Office Building in the amount of $497.66 per month. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

GIS Cloud

Member Flowers moved to approve an agreement between Kendall County and GIS Inc. for a 30 hour support block in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Organizational Chart

Member Flowers moved to approve the Kendall County Administrative Services Organizational Chart. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Job Description

Member Flowers moved to approve the GIS/Cadastral Specialist job description. Member Gilmour seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

County Board Rules of Order

Member Flowers moved to approve the Ordinance amending Article IV of the Kendall County Board Rules of Order pertaining to the agenda. 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 Ordinance 19-16 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT AND OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS

State’s Attorney

State’s Attorney Eric Weis spoke to the board about the need for a Mental Health Court.

Highway

Speed Limit

Member Gryder moved to approve the ordinance establishing an altered speed limit of 50 MPH on Van Emmon Road beginning 1⁄4 mile east of Woodland Drive and extending easterly to Illinois Route 71. 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 Ordinance 19-17 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

Preliminary Engineering Agreement – Galena/Kennedy/Mill Roads

Member Gryder moved to approve the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement between Kendall County and Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. to provide a feasibility study of the intersection of Galena Road, Kennedy Road and Mill Road at a cost not-to-exceed $20,000; said funds to be taken from the Transportation Sales Tax Fund. 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 IGAM 19-25 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

Finance

CLAIMS

Member Kellogg moved to approve the claims submitted in the amount not to exceed $880,700.22 and additional Petit Juror Claims for May 2019 in an amount not to exceed $264.16. Member Cesich seconded the motion.

Co Board 6/18/19

COMBINED CLAIMS: FCLT MGMT $35,252.57, B&Z $1,285.36, CO CLK & RCDR $120.80, ELECTION $940.42, ED SRV REG $6,247.84, SHRFF $31,784.62, CRRCTNS $19,236.35, MERIT $1,309.36, EMA $1,111.42, CRCT CT CLK $520.84, JURY COMM $225.61, CRCT CT JDG $9,462.57, CRNR $14.20, CMB CRT SRV $5,650.00, PUB DFNDR $219.00, ST ATTY $2,511.87, SPRV OF ASSMNT $117.21, CO TRSR $19.72, PPPOST $1,155.00, OFF OF ADM SRV $352.27, GNRL INS & BNDG $108.00, CO BRD $556.97, TECH SRV $21,951.27, FAC MGT UTLTS $86.59, CAP EXPEND $3,823.93, ECON DEV $11.90, CAP IMPRV $9,213.84, CO HWY $14,485.60, CO BRDG $10,934.20, TRNSPRT SALES TX $501,175.33, HLTH & HMN SRV $96,479.25, FRST PRSRV $531.04, ELLIS HS $648.61, ELLIS GRNDS $351.33, ELLIS CMPS $173.85, ELLIS RDNG LSSNS $734.96, ELLIS BDAY PRTIES $157.84, ELLIS PUB PRGMS $70.00, SNRS CNTR $100.00, ELLIS OTHR RNTLS $325.00, HOOVER $1,599.76, ENV ED SCHL $72.56, ENV ED NTRL BGNNNGS $189.47, ENV ED OTHR PUB PRGMS $83.34, GRNDS & NTRL RSCS $3,776.77, PCKRLL PGTT FP $65.19, ANML CNTRL EXPND $3,505.84, ANML MED CR FND $44.00, ANML CNTRL EXPS $157.21, HIDTA $64,582.58, COOK CO REIMB FND $144.60, CRT SEC FND $719.38, LAW LBRY FND $6,240.08, VCTM IMPCT PNL $800.00, PRBTN SRV $4,804.41, KC DRG CT FND $1,052.70, GIS $1,779.22, PUB SFTY $6,098.96, CO ANML POP CNTL $594.50, VAC $2,602.91, FP BND PRCDS ’07 $2,330.20

Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Bond Refinancing

Member Kellogg moved to approve the bond refinancing for G.O. Bonds Series 2010 and Series 2011. Member Hendrix seconded the motion.

This will level out the payments. This gives the Administration Office and Spear the authority to start the process. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Animal Control Animal Control Fees

Member Cesich moved to approve the Animal Control Fees Ordinance. Member Flowers 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 Ordinance 19-18 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES APPROVAL

Member Hendrix 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

KenCom

Member Prochaska stated that the next meeting is June 20, 2019.

UCCI, Other State Associations and Organizations

Member Prochaska stated that the UCCI conference is July 21-23.

Historic Preservation

Member Flowers said that the ordinance has been sent off for review.

Juvenile Justice Council

Member Gilmour informed the board that the SKY race profited $10,982.71 which supports the scholarship and truancy programs.

Chairman’s Report

Member Cesich moved to approve the appointments. Member Vickers seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Appointments

Scott Gengler – Kendall County Planning Building and Zoning Committee – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

Scott Gengler – Kendall County Administration and Human Resources Committee (Replacing Scott Gryder) – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

Scott Gengler – Kendall County Animal Control Committee – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

Scott Gengler – Kendall County Labor & Grievance Committee – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

Scott Gengler – Kendall County Health & Environment Committee – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

Scott Gryder – Kendall County Finance Committee – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

Matthew Kellogg – Kendall County Finance Committee Chairman – Term Expiring November 30th 2020

PUBLIC COMMENT

Todd Milliron stated that the change in the board rules of order with the consent agenda can be a slippery slope; it is easy to slide something through. If there is a question on something on the consent agenda do not hesitate to have it moved to the regular agenda.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS

Jim Wyman from WSPY asked if the public will have the ability to request that an item be taken out of the consent agenda and moved to the regular agenda. He encouraged to board to look closely at the items.

ADJOURNMENT

Member Gengler 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.

Approved and submitted this 26th day of June, 2019.

https://www.co.kendall.il.us/wp-content/uploads/June_18_2019-CB-Minutes-1.pdf

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