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Kendall County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met Jan. 4

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met Jan. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Commissioner Koukol called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the Kendall County Administrative Office Building - Kendall County Second Floor Board Meeting Rooms 209 and 210.

II. Roll Call

XBachmannXKoukol

DeBolt

Peterson
XFlowersXRodriguez
XGengler

Shanley

Kellogg

Wormley
Commissioners Bachmann, Flowers, Gengler, Koukol, and Rodriguez were all present.

III. Approval of Agenda

Commissioner Flowers made a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Gengler. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

IV. Public Comments

No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.

V. Review of Financial Statements and Cost Center Reports through December 31, 2022

Acting Director, Antoinette White, presented an overview of the financial statements and cost center reports through December 31, 2023.

VI. MOTION: Approval to the Operations Committee Chair's Appointment of Ruben Rodriguez as Vice-Chair of the Operations Committee

Commissioner Koukol made a motion to approve the Operations Committee Chair's appointment of Ruben Rodriguez as Vice-Chair of the Operations Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Flowers. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

VII. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS

1. Kendall County Emergency Management Agency - Cold Water Search and Rescue Training at Harris Forest Preserve - January 3, 2023 through January 5, 2023

2. University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service

a) 4H - Horse Show on July 15, 2023 (Harris F.P. Horse Arena and Shelter 7)

b) 4H - Outdoor Adventure Cooking Workshop on April 26, 2023 (Hoover F.P. Moonseed Bunk House Shelter + 2-bundles of firewood)

c) 4H - Outdoor Adventures Overnight on May 19 to May 20, 2023 (Hoover F.P. Moonseed Bunk House + 2-bundles of firewood)

Acting Director, Antoinette White presented a Special Use Permit for the Kendall County Emergency Management. University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service withdrew their Special Use Permit from consideration. The extension service reported that their legal counsel denied authorization to enter into the license agreement as presented.

VIII. MOTION: Approval to Forward Ordinance #23-01-001 for Renewal of the Yorkville Athletic Association -Yorkville Fury 2023 License Agreement to Commission for Approval

Commissioner Koukol made a motion to forward Ordinance #23-01-001 for renewal of the Yorkville Athletic Association - Yorkville Fury 2023 License Agreement to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Flowers. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

IX. Grounds and Natural Resources Reports

Acting Director, Antoinette White, presented updates on current grounds and natural resource projects.

X. Other Items of Business

1. Illinois OSHA Complaint 1979559 Complaint and District Response

Acting Director, Antoinette White presented the complaint, the District's response letter received by Illinois OSHA, and the Illinois OSHA notification of closure of complaint 1979559.

2. Ken Pickerill Estate House Renovation Project Updates

a) 12/22 Field Report

b) Change Order #4 (Pending - New Electric Line to HVAC-Roof Top Unit)

c) Request Letter to Kendall County - Liquor Control Ordinance Amendment

d) Facility License Agreement - DRAFT Pending Kendall County Ordinance Amendment

The Operations Committee discussed the Ken Pickerill Estate House Renovation Project updates.

3. Hoover Forest Preserve - Eldamain Road Bridge Crossing and Trail Connection Configuration

Acting Director, Antoinette White, presented updates on the Eldamain Road Bridge crossing and trail connection configurations.

XI. Public Comments

No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.

XII. Executive Session

None.

XIII. Adjournment

Commissioner Koukol made a motion to adjourn at 6:27 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Bachmann. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

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