Kendall County Forest Preserve Operations Committee met Sept. 4.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Agenda

IV. Public Comments

V. Review of Preliminary Financial and Cost Center Statements through August 30, 2019

VI. Special Use Permit Requests

 Fox Valley Trail Riders Association, September 21, 2019 River Ride to Hoover Forest Preserve, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm including Use of the Eagle’s Nest Shelter

 Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office – Drug Court Graduation Ceremony Friday, November 22, 2019 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 University of Illinois Cooperative Extension (4H - Rockin’ KC Horse Club Monthly Meetings) – KCHC East Wing Conference Room and Third Floor Conference Room January through May, 2020 and September through December, 2020

 KC Sheriff’s Office – KC Sheriff’s Youth Police Academy Orientation – Meadowhawk Lodge – May 20, 2020

VII. Operations Updates and Discussions

i. Review of Policy: Executive Director Limits for Purchases and Contracts

ii. MUNIS Software Integration Updates

iii. Granicus Website Design Updates

iv. iParks Insurance Application and Brokerage Updates

VIII. 2019 Bowhunt Pilot Program Discussion – Review of Proposed Policies, Preserve Areas, and Volunteer Program Management

IX. Environmental Education Updates

i. Environmental Education Instructor Recruitment Results

ii. Fall School Field Trip Recruitment Efforts

iii. Restoration Work Days - Preparation and Marketing

X. Ellis House and Equestrian Center Updates

i. Hoofin’ It! 5K Run

ii. Equestrian Center Lessons Software Evaluation and Calendar Audit

iii. Ellis House and Event Tent – Top Notch Rental Event Tent Sale Offer or License Arrangement

XI. Grounds, Natural Resources, and Preserve Projects Updates

i. IDNR Grants Submitted (BAAD; Habitat Fund; Pheasant Fund)

ii. Fall 2019 Project Updates

iii. Henneberry Forest Preserve Soil Erosion Control Project Updates

iv. Hoover Designated Trails Updates

v. Bright Property Access Easement

XII. Hoover Rail Crossing Updates

i. Final Easement Exhibit Updates

XIII. Executive Session

XIV. Other Items of Business

XV. Citizens to Be Heard

XVI. Adjournment

https://www.co.kendall.il.us/wp-content/uploads/KCFPD-Operations-Committee-Agenda-September-4-2019-FINAL.pdf