Kendall County Forest Preserve District Commission met June 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
President Gilmour called the meeting to order at 10:15 am in the Kendall County Office Building - Second Floor Board Meeting Rooms 209 and 210.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited 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 |
| X | Flowers | X | Koukol |
| X | Gengler | X | Rodriguez |
| X | Gilmour | X | Vickers |
V. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner DeBolt made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Cesich. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
VI. Public Comment
No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
∙ Kendall County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee Meeting of May 26, 2022
∙ Kendall County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee Meeting of June 1, 2022
∙ Kendall County Forest Preserve District Commission Meeting of June 7, 2022
∙ Kendall County Forest Preserve District Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 14, 2022
B. Approval of Claims in the Amount of $569,427.60
C. MOTION: Approval of a Letter of Understanding with the State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Transportation for Contract No. 66D26 for the Construction and Maintenance of the Shared Use Path to be Completed as Part of the Route 71 Reconstruction East of IL 126 to Orchard Road
D. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with Garbe Iron Works, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois to Complete the Fabrication and Installation of Supporting Steel Anchors and Columns for the Pavilion at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
E. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with Dry County Enterprises, Inc. of Yorkville, Illinois to Complete the Demolition and Disposal of Existing Concrete Walkways, Including Brick Removal from the Existing Patio, Excavation of Soils per Site Plan Specifications, and Installation of Base Stone at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
F. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with Stanley Buildings and Properties of Oswego, Illinois to Complete the Framing and Finishing of Concrete Walkways and Footings at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
G. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with HR Green of Aurora, Illinois to Complete Location Staking for Concrete Walkways and Footings at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
H. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with RJ Kuhn Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. of Oswego, Illinois to Complete the Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of Certain Plumbing Fixtures at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
I. MOTION: Approval of a 22-23 Pre-Paid Propane Contracts with GRAINCO FS for Contract Numbers 1341197 and 1348116 for 3,200 Gallons at $1.299 per Gallon for $4,156.80 less a Previous Year Credit of $277.80 for a Total Cost of $3,879.00
J. MOTION: Approval of a Revised Purchasing Authority Policy for the Executive Director of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District Increasing the Maximum Expenditure Limit for Goods and Services from $2,500.00 to $10,000.00
President Koukol made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of items F and H from the Consent Agenda for consideration as Items D and E under New Business. Seconded by Commissioner Cesich.
Motion: Commissioner Koukol
Second: Commissioner Cesich
Roll call: Consent Agenda (Items A, B, C, D, E, G, I, and J)
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | X | Koukol | X | ||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Flowers, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
No agenda items posted for consideration.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION 22-06-001: Approval of a Resolution Amending General Use Ordinance #02- 01 Establishing Designated Areas, Permit Application and Permit Holder Liability Insurance Requirements for Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at Jay Woods, Pickerill-Pigott and Aux Sable Springs Forest Preserves
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to approve a resolution amending General Use Ordinance #02- 01 establishing designated areas, permit application and permit holder liability insurance requirements for use of unmanned aerial vehicles at Jay Woods, Pickerill-Pigott and Aux Sable Springs Forest Preserves. Seconded by Commissioner Gengler.
Motion: Commissioner Cesich
Second: Commissioner Gengler
Roll call: General Use Ordinance Resolution 22-06-001
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | X | Koukol | X | ||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Flowers, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
B. MOTION: Approval of a Proposal from Big Ben Builders of Yorkville, Illinois for the Replacement of Windows (2) at Ellis House for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $6,508.10
Commissioner DeBolt made a motion to approve a proposal from Big Ben Builders of Yorkville, Illinois for the replacement of windows (2) at Ellis House for an amount not-to-exceed $6,508.10. Seconded by Commissioner Flowers.
Motion: Commissioner DeBolt
Second: Commissioner Flowers
Roll call: Big Ben Builders Proposal – Ellis House Window Replacements
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | X | Koukol | X | ||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Flowers, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
C. MOTION: Approval of a Request from the Forest Foundation of Kendall County Granting the Foundation Permissions to Construct and Donate a Bears Playground, Inc. Ponderosa Play House Feature for the Hoover Forest Preserve Nature Play Space
Commissioner Cesich made a motion to approve the request from the Forest Foundation of Kendall County granting the Foundation permissions to construct and donate a Bears Playground, Inc. Ponderosa Play House Feature for the Hoover Forest Preserve Nature Play Space. Seconded by Commissioner DeBolt.
Motion: Commissioner Cesich
Second: Commissioner DeBolt
Roll call: FFKC Donation
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | X | Koukol | X | ||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Flowers, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
DRAFT FOR COMMISSION APPROVAL: 07-19-2022
D. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with Stanley Buildings and Properties of Oswego, Illinois to Complete the Framing and Finishing of Concrete Walkways and Footings at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
Commissioner DeBolt made a motion to approve a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with Stanley Buildings and Properties of Oswego, Illinois to Complete the Framing and Finishing of Concrete Walkways and Footings at the Ken Pickerill Estate House. Seconded by Commissioner Kellogg.
Motion: Commissioner DeBolt
Second: Commissioner Kellogg
Roll call: Volunteer Contact and Waiver – Stanley Buildings and Properties
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | X | Koukol | X | ||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Flowers, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
E. MOTION: Approval of a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with RJ Kuhn Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. of Oswego, Illinois to Complete the Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of Certain Plumbing Fixtures at the Ken Pickerill Estate House
Commissioner DeBolt made a motion to approve a Volunteer Business Commitment and Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement with RJ Kuhn Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. of Oswego, Illinois to Complete the Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of Certain Plumbing Fixtures at the Ken Pickerill Estate House. Seconded by Commissioner Flowers.
Motion: Commissioner DeBolt
Second: Commissioner Flowers
Roll call: Volunteer Contact and Waiver – RJ Kuhn Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.
| Commissioner | Aye | Opposed | Commissioner | Aye | Opposed |
| Cesich | X | Gryder | X | ||
| DeBolt | X | Kellogg | X | ||
| Flowers | X | Koukol | X | ||
| Gengler | X | Rodriguez | X | ||
| Gilmour | X | Vickers | X |
Roll call: Commissioners Cesich, DeBolt, Flowers, Gengler, Gryder, Kellogg, Koukol, Rodriguez, Vickers, and Gilmour, aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.
X. Public Comments
No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.
XI. Executive Session
None.
XII. Other Items of Business
● Meeting Cancellations:
1) July 5, 2022 Commission Meeting, and
2) July 6, 2022 Operations Committee Meeting
XIII. Adjournment
Commissioner Gryder made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Flowers. Aye, all. Opposed, none.
Meeting adjourned at 10:41 am.
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