Kendall County Committee of the Whole met July 29.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by County Board Chair Scott R. Gryder, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
ROLL CALL
| Attendee | Status | Arrived | Left Meeting |
| Scott Gryder | Here | ||
| Dan Koukol | Here | ||
| Matt Kellogg | Here | ||
| Robyn Vickers | Here | ||
| Amy Cesich | ABSENT | ||
| Elizabeth Flowers | Here | ||
| Brian DeBolt | ABSENT | ||
| Scott Gengler | Here | ||
| Judy Gilmour | Here | ||
| Ruben Rodriguez | Here | 6:22 pm |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Member Kellogg made a motion to move agenda item number six (6) Discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act Funds to before agenda item number five (5) New Business, second by Member Flowers.
With eight members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 8 - 0.
DEPARTMENT HEADS AND ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – County Administrator Koeppel informed the committee almost everything for tonight included on the agenda, however approval of claims is not on this agenda but the claims listing is the packet for review. The approval of claims is on the Tuesday, August 3, 2021 County Board Meeting agenda.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
⮚ Discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act Funds – Member Kellogg briefed the committee on the need of positions needed for the State’s Attorney and Public Defender’s office needs under the American Rescue Plan Act. State’s Attorney Eric Weiss and Public Defender Vicki Chuffo spoke with the committee in depth on the need of his office. The censuses of the committee to move forward to the next county board meeting approval for the three (3) positions; two (2) at the State’s Attorney’s Office and one (1) with the Public Defender’s Office.
Member Kellogg informed the committee a position needed at Circuit Clerk’s office which is currently under court automation. This position will be covered by the American Rescue Plan Act will be on the next county board meeting for approval. County Administrator Koeppel explained the American Rescue Plan Act fund requires the county to calculate the county’s lost revenue. Once this amount is determined the county will set up the Lost Revenue Fund which has different rules than the American Rescue Plan Act. County Administrator Koeppel explained the possible uses for the fund including a cyber-security position. Discussion on the cyber security position continued.
County Administrator Koeppel demonstrated the survey monkey application process thus far. Discussion on the application questions and process. Discussion on formula for grant dollar award limits.
Member Kellogg informed the committee funding for mental health court, Sheriff’s overtime and a maintenance position for Forest Preserve qualifies under the American Rescue Plan Act.
⮚ Approval of extension of auditing contact between Mack & Associates, P.C. and Kendall County – Member Vickers made a motion to forward to the County Board for approval, second by Member Flowers.
With seven members present voting aye, the motion was approved by a 7-0 vote.
⮚ Discussion and Approval of Rural Broadband Study Invitation to Bid Results – County Administrator Koeppel briefed the committee on the received bids and scoring. Member Koukol made a motion to forward to the State’s Attorney Office, second by Member Vickers. Opposed: Member Gengler
With six members present voting aye, the motion was approved by a 6-1 vote.
⮚ Fiscal Year 2022 Budget – Member Kellogg asked Assistant County Administrator Latreese Caldwell to inform the committee on the status of the current 2021 General Fund Budget. Member Kellogg explained the two (2) new ways to get money under the PTELL dollars.
Discussion on non-union wage increases. The committee reviewed and discussed the 2022 budget submission calendar/timeline.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA – None
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – None
REVIEW BOARD ACTION ITEMS – Review of Claims, Approval of positions in the State’s Attorney’s office and Public Defender’s office under the American Rescue Plan Act and approval of the Mack and Associates, P.C.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT – Member Vickers made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Member Flowers.
With seven members present voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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