Kendall County Board met April 7.
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 at 6:00 p.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Chairman Scott Gryder, Amy Cesich, Elizabeth Flowers, Scott Gengler, Tony Giles (6:07 p.m.), Judy Gilmour, Audra Hendrix, Matt Kellogg, Matt Prochaska and Robyn Vickers (6:12 p.m.). Members absent: None.
The Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
THE AGENDA
Member Flowers moved to approve the 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
Chairman Gryder recognized the Health Department and first responders and all those on the front line doing what they do to help the community out.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Prochaska moved to approve the consent agenda of A) county board minutes from March 3, 2020; B) standing committee minutes; C) claims in an amount not to exceed $1,332,918.68. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
C) COMBINED CLAIMS: ADMIN $286.58; ANML CNTRL WRDN $2,209.78; BEHAV HLTH $7,893.16; CAP EXP $135,400.00; CIR CRT JDG $4,489.60; COMB CRT SVS $18,992.50; COMM ACTN SVS $74,182.76; COMM HLTH SVS $2,503.26; CONT SVS $53,150.00; CRNR $14,983.35; CORR $2,978.38; CNTY ADMIN $7,402.90; CNTY BRD $10,215.26; CNTY CLK $615.83; HIGHWY $182,940.69; TRSR $3,555.53; ELCTN $14,875.58; EMA $35.90; EMPL BNFTS $390,570.98; ENVIRO HLTH $2,928.31; FCLT MGMT $9,021.38; PBZ SR PLNR $2,136.72; PBZ $286.71; PRSDG JDGE $62.00; PROB SVS $1,434.53, PRGM SUPP $12,022.41; ROE $319.48; SHF $8,146.01; ST ATTY $1,347.16; TECH $18,727.49; UTIL $65,694.04; VET $2,429.00; ELCT JDG $42,091.68; SHF $12,633.56; SHF $32,076.15; SHF $194,280.00
ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS & OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Health Department
Dr. Tokars reviewed the information on the County’s website regarding COVID-19. Dr. Tokars talked about social distancing and what work each department within the Health Department is doing.
Emergency Management Agency
Joe Gillespie thanked the Health Department and those that are working from home. Mr. Gillespie spoke about what EMA is doing with regards to personal protection equipment, FEMA acceptance and expense tracking and social distancing.
State’s Attorney
Assistant State’s Attorney Annie Knight reported that they are working at half-staff and working remotely.
Coroner
Deputy Coroner Levi Gotte reported that they are working through preplanning of continuity of operations, worked out COVID guidance as far as PPE and ordering supplies.
County Clerk
County Clerk Debbie Gillette stated that they are working at half-staff, handling things through the mail and the drop box. Marriage licenses are by appointment only for those getting married right away.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration - HR
Comcast
Member Flowers moved to approve a 48 month contract for 200 Mbps Fiber Internet Service between Comcast Inc. and Kendall County in a total amount of $36,384.00 to be paid on a monthly basis. Member Prochaska seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion with the approved amendments. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Current Technologies Corporation
Member Flowers moved to approve the low bid for the IT 2020 Network Infrastructure Project from Current Technologies Corporation in an amount of $144,782.77. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion with the approved amendments. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of IGAM 20-24 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
COVID-19
Member Flowers moved to approve the COVID-19 temporary job-related travel restrictions and telework guidelines and procedures. Member Hendrix seconded the motion. Chairman Gryder asked for a roll call vote on the motion with the approved amendment. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS ISACo, UCCI, NACO, and other County Organizations
Member Prochaska reported that there are rumors about an infrastructure/bailout bill at the national level. Counties across the state are preparing for financial matters relating to COVID-19.
OTHER BUSINESS
Member Hendrix spoke about the Facebook group Yorkville Mask Makers Group who are making masks.
Member Vickers spoke about the Facebook group Community Cares. They are delivering meals to students. They have a neighbors helping neighbors program and a care package program.
Chairman Gryder stated that the census reporting still continues – Kendall County is at 60.8% self reporting.
Chairman’s Report
Chairman Gryder spoke about a regional approach to personal protection equipment.
Chairman Gryder and Treasurer Jill Ferko spoke about the upcoming property tax bills.
Chairman Gryder has a call with Mayors and Managers where they discussed what is being done during this time.
QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS
Katie Finlon from the Kendall County Record asked if any County Elected Officials or County Office workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Approved and submitted this 15th day of April, 2020.
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