Kendall County Times

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee met Sept. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Chairman Wormley called the meeting to order at 5:21 pm in the Kendall County Administrative Office Building, Rooms 209 and 210.

II. Roll Call

    Bachmann

X DeBolt

   Flowers

   Gengler

X Kellogg

   Koukol

X Peterson

   Rodriguez

   Shanley

X Wormley

Commissioners DeBolt, Kellogg, Peterson, and Wormley were all present.

III. Approval of Agenda

Commissioner Peterson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner DeBolt. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

IV. Public Comments

No public comments were offered from citizens present.

V. Motion to Forward Claims to Commission for Approval

Commissioner DeBolt made a motion to forward claims to Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

VI. Review of Financial Statements for the Period Ending August 31, 2024 Executive Advisor Guritz presented the District's preliminary financial statements through August 31, 2024. The District is on track to meet budget expectations for the year.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Ohio Valley Acquisition LLC - TC Energy Proposed Easements – Progress Update

None.

B. Henneberry Forest Preserve Maintenance Access Drive - Progress Updates

Executive Advisor Guritz reported that the District is working out a time to meet with Chad Feldotto with Oswegoland Park District, and Daniel Kramer to continue to the discussion.

C. Dobson/Old Whitfield Road ROW Tracts 1 and 2 Easements - Progress Updates

Executive Advisor Guritz reported the SAO is working on providing guiding on vacating the ROW of the two tracts. There is expected to be a cost associated with a title search of the properties.

NEW BUSINESS

A. FY24 Budget Amendment - Interest Earning and Inter-fund Transfers

Executive Advisor reported there will likely be an end of year FY24 budget amendment as housekeeping.

B. Treasurer's Office Report - Summary Report of District Fund Balances on Deposit

Executive Advisor Guritz presented a summary of the initial earning on the recent transfers.

C. Blackberry Creek Forest Preserve - Trail Repair Quote

Commissioner Kellogg made a motion to forward the trail repair quote for Blackberry Creek Forest Preserve to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commissioner DeBolt. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

D. Blackberry Creek Forest Preserve - Sandbar Willow Control Quote

Commissioner Kellogg made a motion to forward the sandbar willow control quote for Blackberry Creek Forest Preserve to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

Other Items of Business

A. FY25 Budget Updates

Executive Advisor Guritz reported the FY25 Budget was updated with the new insurance costs.

VII. Public Comments

No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.

VIII. Executive Session

None.

IX. Adjournment

Commissioner Peterson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Kellogg. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

Meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm.

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