Kendall County Committee of the Whole met March 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance - The meeting was called to order at 4:01p.m. by County Board Vice Chair Matt Kellogg who led the committee in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call
| Board Member | Status | Arrived | Left Meeting |
| Amy Cesich | Present | ||
| Brian DeBolt | Here | ||
| Elizabeth Flowers | Absent | ||
| Scott Gengler | Here | ||
| Judy Gilmour | Absent | ||
| Scott Gryder | 4:05p.m. | ||
| Matt Kellogg | Yes | ||
| Dan Koukol | Here | ||
| Ruben Rodriguez | Here | ||
| Robyn Vickers | Here |
Guests Present: Ryan Anderson, Village of Minooka Public Works Director; Dan Duffy, Village of Minooka Administrator; Shawn Kelly, Village of Minooka Engineer, Ric Offerman, Village of Minooka Mayor; Diannaha Thompson, Kendall Area Transit Mobility and Project Manager; Pete Wallers, Village of Montgomery Engineer and Jeff Zoephel, Village of Montgomery Administrator
Approval of Agenda – Motion by Member Rodriguez, second by Member Gengler. With seven members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
Approval of Previous Month’s Meeting Minutes – Member Gilmour made a motion to forward the February 10, 2022 meeting minutes to the County Board for approval, second by Member DeBolt. With eight members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 8- 0.
Presentation on Minooka Water Capacity Increase in Kendall County – Member Kellogg reported that Minooka has been in touch with the Finance Committee and different arms of the County trying to find different ways to get funding for this project, possibly American Rescue Plan Act ARPA) funds and other resources and options.
Dan Duffy, Village of Minooka Administrator stated that Minooka continues with plans to extend water and sewer under Interstate 80 (Clorox Building) project they’ve been planning for several years. The Village has approximately 1.5 million ARPA dollars available for utility extensions. There is 9 million additional square footage of warehousing available along that corridor. They are bringing 26 inch sanitary sewer line and 16 inch water main under I-80, freeing up capacity all north of I-80 and all the way to Shorewood. Duffy stated that for several years and with an increased interest in expansion north of Interstate 80, along Holt Road to Ridge Road, the Minooka Board began planning for the extension of water and sewer for the current and possible new warehouse expansions in that area. Duffy said that they are asking for a match of 1.5 million from the County to complete the sewer expansion, and the Village will apply for IPA loans to complete the water expansion project.
Discussion of the expansion of Ridge Road north, the commercial businesses interested in that area for expansion, and the hope for residential development, the potential tax revenue for all stakeholders that will result from the Molto warehouse project, and the timeline for the utility expansion project.
Presentation on Boulder Hill Water – Pete Wallers, Engineering Enterprises [representing the Village of Montgomery Engineer explained that the Village (including Boulder Hill), along with Oswego and Yorkville have selected Lake Michigan Water Supply from DuPage Water Commission as their alternate water supply selection by the year 2030. Wallers said that the Village of Montgomery is submitting a Non-Revenue Water reduction plan to IDNR as part of their application that includes NRW reduction costs of $34.2 million, and that $24 million is proposed for water main replacements (2022-2030).
Wallers explained that the Boulder Hill subdivision experiences more than four times more water main breaks than all of the Village of Montgomery. Mr. Wallers explained the anticipated Boulder Hill water main replacement with lined pipes, and the placement of three watering stations.
Mr. Wallers stated that the Village of Montgomery will spend over $100 million to switch to the Lake Michigan water source through the DuPage Water Commission, they are committed to spend $34 million to reduce NRW below 10 percent, and that currently $15 million is targeted to be spent in Boulder Hill by 2030. Mr. Wallers stated that Boulder Hill residents will pay an additional monthly fee of $15 for the water main replacements. Wallers reported they have different funding sources such as the EPA, Water Commission and bonds, and that additional funding from Kendall County would be a direct benefit to Kendall County residents.
Discussion on ARPA funds, the timeline of the switch to Lake Michigan water, and the timeline for water main replacements in Boulder Hill and the Village.
Kendall Area Transit Update – Diannaha Thompson, K.A.T. Project & Mobility Manager provided background history on the DeKalb Voluntary Action Center and the collaboration with county officials to begin a transit system in Kendall County in 2010. March 22, 2022 will mark the Kendall Area Transits 12 year anniversary in operation.
Thompson said that K.A.T. buses operate from 6:00a.m. to 7:00p.m Monday through Friday, and they hope to expand hours of operation in the near future to accommodate the growing number senior and disabled riders. K.A.T currently operates with 12 full-time and 9 part-time staff members in the basement of the Historic Courthouse. Thompson said that K.A.T is always looking for additional drivers and dispatchers.
Elected Official and Department Head Reports - None
Old Business – None
New Business
⮚ Review of the American Rescue Plan Act Small Business Grant Program Applications – Jennifer Karales reviewed the remaining grant applications with the committee. Member Koukol said the applications will be on the March 15th Board agenda for approval.
⮚ Review of the Camp Muddy Paws RLF Pre-Application – Mr. Koeppel briefed the committee on the RLF pre-application for Camp Mutty Paws with the committee.
Member Koukol made a motion to move forward with Camp Mutty Paws owners completing the full application, second by Member Gengler. With eight members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 8-0.
Public Comment - None
Questions from the Media – None
Chairman’s Report –
Executive Session – Member DeBolt made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of the review of discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings 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, 5ILCS 120-2/21, second by Member Gengler.
Roll Call Vote
| Attendee | Status |
| Amy Cesich | Yes |
| Scott Gengler | Yes |
| Brian DeBolt | Yes |
| Scott Gryder | Yes |
| Dan Koukol | No |
| Matt Kellogg | Yes |
| Ruben Rodriguez | Yes |
| Robyn Vickers | Yes |
With members Cesich, Gengler, DeBolt, Gryder, Kellogg, Rodriguez and Vickers voting aye, and Member Koukol voting nay, the committee entered into Executive Session at 5:06p.m. by a vote of 7-1.
With eight members in agreement, the committee reconvened in Open Session at 5:10p.m. Board Action Items for March 15, 2022
Approval of American Rescue Plan Act Small Business Grant Program Applications
Adjournment – Member DeBolt made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Member Gengler. With eight members present voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:12p.m.
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