Kendall County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee met Jan. 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
Committee Gengler called the Finance Committee meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the Kendall County Board Room.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Cesich, Gilmour, Gryder, and Vickers all were present. Commissioner Gryder left the meeting at 7:05 pm.
III. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Vickers. All, aye. Opposed, none.
IV. Public Comments
There were no public comments offered by citizens in attendance.
V. Motion to Forward Claims to Commission in the Amount of $11,212.66
The Finance Committee reviewed the claims list.
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to forward claims to Commission in the amount $11,212.66. Seconded by Commissioner Cesich. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
VI. Review of Financial Statements and Cost Center Reports through December 31, 2019
Director Guritz presented an overview of the financial statements and cost center reports through December 31, 2019. Yield payments are down over the previous FY. Updates on the MUNIS system transition were provided.
VII. Pickerill Estate House Lease Agreement – Exhibit A Addendum
Director Guritz presented an exhibit addendum for the Pickerill Estate House Lease Agreement.
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to forward the Pickerill Estate House Lease Agreement – “Exhibit A” Addendum to Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Cesich.
Aye, all. Opposed, none.
VIII. Millbrook Bridge Removal – Bid Results and Recommendations
Director Guritz presented the bid results for the Millbrook Bridge Removal. Details of the bids were reviewed and discussed.
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to forward the Millbrook Bridge Removal contract for D. Construction to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Vickers. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
IX. Review of Proposals for the Millbrook Bridge Historic Documentation Study
Director Guritz presented three proposals for the Millbrook Bridge historic documentation study. The low cost proposal was received from the University of Illinois - Public Service Archaeology & Architecture Program.
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to forward the University of Illinois proposal for completion of the Millbrook Bridge historic documentation study to Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Vickers. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
X. 2020 Farm License Agreements
Director Guritz presented a status update on the District’s 2020 farm license agreements.
The Finance Committee discussed the farm license agreements. The Finance Committee provided direction to competitively bid a 3-year hay production license agreement for Baker Woods Forest Preserve.
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to forward the Mathre and Anderson 2020 farm license agreements to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Vickers. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
XI. Fox River Bluffs Cropland Conversion – Cover Crop Installation Proposal
Director Guritz presented the Fox River Bluffs cropland conversion – cover crop installation proposal.
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to forward the proposal received from Mark and Tom Mathre cover crop installation proposal to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Cesich. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
XII. Aux Sable Springs Park – Village of Minooka Phase II RTP Request
Director Guritz presented the Aux Sable Springs Park – Village of Minooka Phase II RTP contribution request.
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to forward a recommendation for a $5,000.00 contribution towards the Aux Sable Springs Park – Village of Minooka Phase II RTP project to Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Cesich. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
XIII. Review of Quotes for a Kubota V5290 72” Commercial Blade Assembly
Director Guritz reported that the review for this purchase is not needed at this time.
XIV. Executive Session
None.
XV. Other Items of Business
Director Guritz remarked there is a broken section of tile at Subat. The drain tile section needs to be replaced. The District has reached out to request adjacent landowner permissions to complete the work.
Commissioner Gryder left the meeting at 7:05 pm.
XVI. Public Comments
No public comments were offered by citizens in attendance.
XVII. Adjournment
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Vickers. Aye, all. Opposed, none. Meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm.
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