Kendall County Board met Jan. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Kendall County Board Meeting was held at the Kendall County Office Building, Rooms 209 & 210, in the City of Yorkville on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Matt Kellogg, Zach Bachmann, Brian DeBolt, Scott Gengler, Dan Koukol, Jason Peterson, Ruben Rodriguez, Brooke Shanley and Seth Wormley. Member(s) absent: Elizabeth Flowers.
The Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member DeBolt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Ryan Chapman from New Life Church gave the invocation.
THE AGENDA
Member DeBolt moved approve the agenda. Member Wormley seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ryan Chapman thanked the board for the opportunity and spoke about his background and his involvement in the community.
Scott Pugsley spoke about the Oswego Fire Protection District spending and their communication with the community. CONSENT AGENDA
Member Shanley moved to approve the consent agenda of A. Approval of County Board Minutes from December 20, 2022 B. Standing Committee Minutes Approval C. Approval of Claims in an amount not to exceed $2,083,509.07 D. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and County of Kendall E. Approval of Petition 22-24 a Request from Raymond Gonzalez as Beneficiary of Merchants National Bank Under Trust Agreement Dated February 24, 1997 as Trust Number 5191 for a Special Use Permit for a Dwelling Unit for a Watchman and Their Immediate Family and a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage at 5375 Route 34 (PIN: 03-18-403- 015) in Oswego Township; Property is Zoned B-2 General Business District F. Approval of Petition 22-26 a Request from Teodore Vargas for the Revocation of a Special Use Permit for a Home Occupation of a Manufacturer of Plaster or Cement Mantels and Similar Architectural Components with More than Two (2) Non-Resident Employees at 14816 Galena Road (West of 14870 Galena Road) (PIN: 01-03-100-005) in Little Rock Township; Property is Zoned A-1 Agricultural District with a Special Use Permit G. Approve Resolution providing for spring road posting of certain county highways H.Approve Resolution appropriating funds for the improvement of Schlapp Road Bridge I. Approve Joint funding agreement for State-let construction work between Illinois Department of Transportation and Kendall County for the Schlapp Road Bridge Replacement J. Approve Resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire certain parcels of land for roadway purposes related to the replacement of the Ridge Road Bridge. Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
C) COMBINED CLAIMS: ADMIN $4,866.93; ANML CNTRL WRDN $5,386.76; ASSMT $20.92; CIR CT CLK $783.76; CIR CRT JDG $8,557.59; CMB CRT SRV $1,260.11; CORONR $4,456.31; CORR $46,064.01; CNTY ADMIN $135,182.42; CNTY BRD $34,637.95; CNTY CLK $7,795.99; HIGHWY $594,026.55; TREASR $3,169.28; ELECTION $286.64; EMA $403.21; FCLT MGMT $34,193.87; GIS COORD $2,355.50; HLTH & HMN SRV $87,676.55; JURY $460.30; MERIT $1,288.00; PBZ $1,788.09; PRSD JDGE $7,033.00; PROB SPVSR $4,496.70; ROE $8,621.72; SHRF $38,631.41; SOIL & WTR $55,000.00; ST ATTY $2,219.40; TECH $14,226.94; UTIL $24,355.98; VET $1,338.88; FP $157,668.53; SHF $44,258.38; SHF $51,222.59 CIVIL $699,774.80.
D) A complete copy of IGAM 23-01 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
E) A complete copy of Ordinance 23-01 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
F) A complete copy of Ordinance 23-02 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
G) A complete copy of Resolution 23-03 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
H) A complete copy of Resolution 23-04 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
J) A complete copy of Resolution 23-05 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
NEW BUSINESS
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Coordinator
Member Rodriguez moved to approve the reappointment of Michael (“Roger”) R. Bonuchi as the appointed Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) Coordinator of Kendall County. Member Shanley seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
ELECTED OFFICIAL & OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Sheriff
Undersheriff Richardson spoke about the new hire process and trainings.
County Clerk & Recorder
County Clerk Debbie Gillette spoke about the upcoming Consolidated Primary Election.
Treasurer
Clerk of the Court
Circuit Clerk Matt Prochaska explained the report sent to the State.
State’s Attorney
State’s Attorney Eric Weis presented the annual report.
Coroner
Chief Deputy Coroner Levi Gotte presented the monthly report.
Health Department
Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy spoke about the LIHEAP energy assistance, audit, and annual report. Supervisor of Assessments
Supervisor of Assessments, Andy Nicoletti stated that Board of Review is almost done, and new construction is $81.9 Million and EAV is up 9%.
EMA
Director, Roger Bonuchi spoke about the hazard mitigation plan meetings, reaccreditation, new members and nuclear drills.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
Court Services Salaries
Member DeBolt moved to approve the increase to Court Services Salaries and Salary Reimbursement from the Administrative Office of the Courts. Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Highway
Member Koukol moved to approve the final just compensation in the amount of $70,000.00 for land acquisition by eminent domain in County of Kendall v. Borneman Trust, et al, Kendall County Circuit Court Case No. 19 ED 2. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Engineering Services Agreement
Member Rodriguez moved to approve a Preliminary engineering services agreement between Kendall County and HR Green, Inc. for stormwater improvements at Gates Creek and BNSF in the amount of $71,710.12. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of IGAM 23-02 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Facilities and Technology
Sharing of Services, Staff and Equipment
Member Peterson moved to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Sharing of Services, Staff and Equipment between the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, The Oswego Township, The Oswego Library District, The Oswego Fire Protection District, The Oswegoland Park District, Kendall County and Oswego Community Unit School District 308. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
A complete copy of IGAM 23-03 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Gengler spoke about the CMAP meeting regarding economic improvement and growth and transportation planning. Member Rodriguez stated that a lot of work is being done in the Human Resources Department. OTHER BUSINESS
Member DeBolt spoke about the development of the County Office Building property.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Kellogg spoke about the launch of the 211 service and data collection.
Member Koukol moved to approve the appointment(s). Member DeBolt seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Appointment(s)
Scott Cryder – Lisbon-Seward Fire District – 3-year term – Expires January 2026
Jason Peterson – Workforce Development Board – 2-year term – Expires November 2024
QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS
Ethan Krueger from WSPY asked about the eminent domain items on the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Peterson made a motion to go into Executive Session for (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the pubic body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity, (2) collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, (5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired; and (11) litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting Member DeBolt seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Peterson moved to adjourn the County Board Meeting until the next scheduled meeting. Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
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