Kendall County Forest Preserve District Commission met Feb. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
President Gilmour called the meeting to order at 10:50 am in the Kendall County Office Building - Second Floor Board Rooms 209 and 210.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the Kendall County Board meeting.
III. Invocation
An invocation was offered at the start of the Kendall County Board meeting.
IV. Roll Call
| X | Cesich | X | Gryder |
| X | DeBolt | X | Kellogg |
| Flowers | X | Koukol | |
| X | Gengler | X | Rodriguez |
| X | Gilmour | X | Vickers |
V. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Koukol made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner DeBolt. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
VI. Public Comment
No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA
VII. Approval of Minutes
● Kendall County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee Meeting of January 27, 2022
● Kendall County Forest Preserve District Commission Meeting of February 1, 2022
VIII. Approval of Claims in the Amount of $26,590.37
IX. MOTION: Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement #22-02-002 between the Kendall County Forest Preserve District and Grundy-Kendall Regional Office Extending Use of the Kendall County Outdoor Education Center Building and Grounds at Hoover Forest Preserve through May 17, 2027
X. MOTION: Approval of Farm License Agreement #22-02-003 with Albert Collins, Jr. for the Lease of 51.5 Acres of District Property at Henneberry Forest Preserve for a Total Amount $7,725.00 for Base Rent
XI. MOTION: Approval of Farm License Agreement #22-02-004 with Mark and Tom Mark and Tom Mathre for the Lease of 157.31 Acres of District Property at Millbrook North, 118.58 Acres at Millbrook South, and 127.41 Acres at Millington Forest Preserve for a Total Amount of $87,956.50 for Base Rent, Including a $0.01 per Bushel Surcharge for Grain Dryer Use, Utility Bill Reimbursement, Plus a Calculated Yield Payment
XII. MOTION: Approval of Farm License Agreement #22-02-005 with Tom Anderson of Somonauk, Illinois for the Lease of 6.25 Acres of District Property at Little Rock Creek Forest Preserve for a Total Amount of $625.00 for Base Rent
XIII. MOTION: Approval of Farm License Agreement #22-02-006 with Chris and Maurice Ormiston of Ottawa, Illinois for the Lease of 3.75 Acres of District Property at Henneberry Forest Preserve for a Total Amount of $375.00 for Base Rent
XIV. MOTION: Approval of Farm License Agreement #22-02-007 with Kyle Connell of Morris, Illinois for the Lease of 106.7 Acres of Property at Baker Woods Forest Preserve for a Total Amount of $24,997.80, Plus a Calculated Yield Payment
XV. MOTION: Approval of a Forest Preserve Grounds and Projects Manager Position Description
XVI. MOTION: Approval of Proposal from Scott Kobal of Wheaton, Illinois for the Completion of Floristic Quality Survey of Lyon and Richard Young Forest Preserves for a total Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,500.00
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez.
Motion: Commissioner Cesich
Second: Commissioner Rodriguez
Roll call: Consent Agenda
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | Koukol | X | |||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Gengler, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
XVII. MOTION: Approval of a Professional Services Contract with Upland Design, LTD. Of Plainfield, Illinois for Landscape Architectural Services including Design, Development of Bid Documents, and Construction Observation for a Public Access Improvements Project at Fox River Bluffs Forest Preserve, to be Completed as Part of an IDNR-2018 Regional Trails Program Grant Award, in the Amount of $28,800.00 Plus Reimbursable Expenses Not-to-Exceed $1,200.00
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to approve a professional services contract with Upland Design, LTD. of Plainfield, Illinois for landscape architectural services including design, development of bid documents, and construction observation for a public access improvements project at Fox River Bluffs Forest Preserve, to be completed as part of IDNR-2018 Regional Trails Program Grant award, in the amount of $28,800.00 plus reimbursable expenses not-to-exceed $1,200.00. Seconded by Commissioner DeBolt.
Motion: Commissioner Cesich
Second: Commissioner DeBolt
Roll call: Upland Design Landscape Architectural Services Contract for $28,800.00
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | Koukol | X | |||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Gengler, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
XVIII. MOTION: Approval of a 1-Year Reciprocal Access and Designated Trail License Agreement at Millington Forest Preserve and Brighter Daze Farm between the Kendall County Forest Preserve District and Robert Bright, as Trustee of the Madison Trust and Castle Bank, N/A
Commissioner Koukol made a motion to approve a 1-year reciprocal access and designated trail license agreement at Millington Forest Preserve and Brighter Daze Farm between the Kendall County Forest Preserve District and Robert Bright as Trustee of the Madison Trust and Castle Bank, N/A, subject to the presentation of a final Trust certificate. Seconded by Commissioner DeBolt.
Motion: Commissioner Koukol
Second: Commissioner DeBolt
Roll call: Reciprocal Access – Brighter Daze
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | Koukol | X | |||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
XIX. Public Comments
No public comments were offered from citizens present.
XX. Executive Session
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to enter into Executive Session under 2(c)21 of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. Seconded by Commissioner Gryder.
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Rodriguez, and Vickers, aye. Opposed, Commissioner Koukol. Motion carried by a vote of 8:1.
Executive Session called to order at 10:50 am.
Commissioner Rodriguez made a motion to adjourn executive session at 11:04 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Kellogg. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
Regular meeting reconvened at 11:09 am.
XXI. Other Items of Business
None.
XXII. Adjournment
Commissioner Kellogg made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Gryder. Aye, all. Opposed, none. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 am.
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