Kendall County Committee of the Whole/Finance Committee met July 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Board Member Status
Amy Cesich Present
Brian DeBolt Here
Elizabeth Flowers Absent
Scott Gengler Here
Judy Gilmour Here
Scott Gryder Here
Matt Kellogg Present
Dan Koukol Here
Ruben Rodriguez Here
Robyn Vickers Here
Staff Present: Latreese Caldwell, Jennifer Karales, Scott Koeppel, ASA Brandon Rissman
Guests Present: Dan DiSanto, Oswego Administrator; Cliff Fox, Newark Administrator; Steve Gengler, Kendall Township Supervisor; Jennifer Hughes, Oswego Engineer and Public Works Director; Darryl Nelson, Newark Trustee; Pete Wallers, Engineering Enterprises, Inc.; John Whitehouse, Newark Engineer; Jeff Zoephel, Montgomery Administrator
Approval of Agenda – Motion by Member Koukol to approve the agenda, second by Member DeBolt. With nine members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
Approval of Claims – Member Cesich made a motion to forward the claims to the County Board for final approval, second by Member Gengler.
Roll Call Vote
Matt Kellogg Yes
Ruben Rodriguez Yes
Robyn Vickers Yes
Dan Koukol Yes
Brian DeBolt Yes
Amy Cesich Yes
Scott Gengler Yes
Judy Gilmour Yes
Scott Gryder Yes
With nine members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 9-0. This item will be on the August 2, 2022 County Board agenda.
Elected Official and Department Head Reports - None
Public Comment - None
New Business
⮚ FY22-24 ARPA Budget Discussion – Mr. Kellogg stated that these four presentations are a result of discussions by the Finance Committee, and a running list of the “asks” from municipalities and townships that are requesting assistance from the County’s ARPA funding.
Mr. Kellogg stated that Boulder Hill is serviced by the Village of Montgomery for water. Montgomery passed a resolution in June 2022 establishing Village policy for water main replacement projects and funding. The resolution states that effective immediately, water main replacement projects whether constructed in unincorporated or incorporated areas shall be paid for uniformly by all customers.
Village of Montgomery/Boulder Hill Water Project – Pete Wallers from Engineering Enterprises, Inc., representing the Village of Montgomery, began by providing history of the Montgomery and Boulder Hill Water Project. Mr. Wallers stated the reason they are embarking on a large water main replacement in Montgomery is because Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville decided to select Lake Michigan as their alternate water supply source through the DuPage Water Commission (DWC). The Lake Michigan Allocation permit requires communities to have less than 10 percent non-revenue water (NRW). The Village of Montgomery is submitting a NRW reduction plan to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as part of their application that includes NRW reduction costs of $34 million, of which $24 million is proposed for water main replacements (2022-2030). Mr. Wallers said that currently $15 million is targeted for Boulder Hill. The NRW percentage needs to be below 10 percent in 2030 when the Village begins receiving water from the DuPage Water Commission.
Mr. Wallers reported that Boulder Hill Water Main makes up 23 percent of the total system, and represents 60 percent of total main breaks. Mr. Wallers explained that Boulder Hill experiences three times the number of water main breaks as the Village of Montgomery. Mr. Wallers briefly explained the proposed replacement plan for 2022-2027.
The Village of Montgomery is requesting a $6 million ARPA grant for their project to proceed in 2023 and 2024 while their final funding strategy is being established. The Village will be spending over $120 million to switch to the Lake Michigan water source, and is committed to spending $34 million to reduce NRW below 10 percent. The Village is planning to continue water main replacements after 2030. Wallers said that funding from Kendall County will be a direct benefit to County residents.
Oswego Wolf’s Crossing Project – Member Kellogg reported that Oswego reached out regarding the Wolf’s Crossing roadway project about a year ago. Member Kellogg also reported that he talked with Mayor Parlier this morning who said Oswego has other projects if this project wasn’t one the County could assist with funding.
Village of Oswego Administrator Dan DiSanto stated that Oswego has three mega projects currently all close to $100,000,000 dollars each – a Metra extension, bringing a new water source (Lake Michigan) through the DuPage Water Commission, and the Wolf’s Crossing Roadway.
Mr. DiSanto stated that Oswego has taken the lead on the Wolf’s Crossing road widening project that also involves discussions with Oswego Township, and the City of Aurora, in finding local, state and federal funding.
Jennifer Hughes, Village of Oswego Engineer and Public Works Director provided information on breaking the Wolf’s Crossing project into about ten different sections and the benefit of $6-$10 million per project. Oswego will begin the project at Harvey Road first and go to bid later this year with the goal of construction in 2023. Hughes said that with a road of this magnitude, they need to ensure the water main is in place. Connecting to DuPage water, they will need to get an east-west main constructed along Wolf’s Crossing Road. The total water main cost is $3.6 million and they must build a new water main system before they construct the new roadway.
The first project to be constructed will be from Fifth Avenue to DeVoe Drive, including a roundabout at the intersection of Wolf’s Crossing and Harvey Road, and construction is scheduled for the summer of 2023. They expect to begin on Douglas Road in 2024. The Village is asking the County for an ARPA Grant of $1 million dollars.
Kendall Township Generator Project – Kendall Township Supervisor Steve Gengler briefed the committee on their process of installing an emergency generator. The total cost is under $30,000. The Township paid the down payment of $10,000, and ordered the generator 6 weeks ago. It will take 62 weeks to receive the generator, (estimate receipt in June 2024). The total request is for $25,000. Administration staff will consult with the State’s Attorney’s Office about the amount that the County is able to provide according to the ARPA grant regulations.
Newark Water Filter Replacement Project – Village of Newark Administrator Cliff Fox explained the water project, including replacement of water filters that have not been replaced since the 1960’s (original filters), and the water tower lead paint and removal of lead paint. The total project cost is $328,000, and the Village is requesting $150,000 ARPA grant. Village Engineer John Whitehouse stated that the water has been tested and is the quality of the water is surprisingly good. The filters will ensure that water is better and continues to be good for the residents. Mr. Whitehouse stated that they have been researching and applying for other grant opportunities such as the Rural Water Association grant. Mr. Whitehouse said the bid has already been awarded to a contractor, and the grant would allow the water to continue. Mr. Nelson reported that they have applied for many grants before and have always been denied due to median income level for the village as a whole is considered too large according to the state, and makes them ineligible for grants. Member Cesich suggested that they apply for Rebuild Illinois. The Village received $69,000 ARPA funds they’ve applied toward this project, and they expect an additional $69,000 later this year.
⮚ Discussion and Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the Method of Determining the Terms of County Board Members to be Elected on November 8, 2022 and Thereafter Until the Next Decennial Reapportionment – Mr. Koeppel reviewed the proposed ordinance with the committee, explaining the “flip” of the 2012 procedure, and stated that the previous ordinance from August 2012 proposed random determination of Board member terms. The new proposed ordinance needs to be approved prior to September 1, 2022.
Member Koukol made a motion to forward the ordinance for approval, second by Member Cesich. With nine members present voting aye, the motion carried by a vote of 9-0. This item will be on the August 2, 2022 County Board agenda.
Old Business – None
Questions from the Media – None
Chairman’s Report – No report
Executive Session – Not needed
Board Action Items for August 2, 2022 Meeting
Approval of Claims
Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the Method of Determining the Terms of County Board Members to be Elected on November 8, 2022 and Thereafter Until the Next Decennial Reapportionment
Adjournment – Member Cesich made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Member Gengler. With nine members present voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 4:55p.m.
https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/24675/637951277566200000
Alerts Sign-up