Ruben Rodriguez, Board Member - District 1 | Kendall County
Ruben Rodriguez, Board Member - District 1 | Kendall County
Kendall County Board met Nov. 19.
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, November 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Matt Kellogg, Elizabeth Flowers, Scott Gengler, Dan Koukol, Jason Peterson, Ruben Rodriguez, and Seth Wormley. Member(s) absent: Zach Bachmann, Brian DeBolt and Brooke Shanley.
The County Clerk reported to the Chairman that a quorum was present to conduct business.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Kellogg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Ruben Rodriguez gave the invocation.
THE AGENDA
Member Wormley moved to approve the agenda. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Kellogg opened the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing to approve the Kendall County 2024 property tax levy. There were no comments from the public. Chairman Kellogg closed the hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Gengler moved to approve the consent agenda.
A. Approval of County Board minutes from October 15, 2024
B. Approval of Standing Committee minutes
C. Approval of Claims in the amount of $2,075,470.91 from November 15, 2024
D. Approval of Revised Finance & Budget Analyst Job Description
E. Approval of Full-Time Code Enforcement Officer Job Description
F. Approval of Chief Information Officer Job Description
G. Approval of IT Systems Manager Job Description
H. Approval of IT Project Manager Job Description
I. Approval of Revised Deputy Director of Information, Communication and Technology Job Description
J. Approval of Revised Systems Administrator Job Description
K. Approval of Helpdesk Supervisor Job Description
L. Approval of Revised Computer Support Specialist Job Description
M. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Oswego Township and Kendall County Emergency Management for Vehicle Transfer
N. Approval of Petition 24-26, a Request from Timothy A. Tremain for a Map Amendment Rezoning the Property Between 11237 and 11209 River Road, Plano, in Bristol Township (PINs: 02-30-400-013 and 02- 31-201-014) from R-1 One Family Residential District to R-3 One Family Residential District
O. Approval of Petition 24-28, Request from Peter J. and Laurie Jo Pasteris on Behalf of the Peter J. Pasteris, Jr. Revocable Declaration of Living Trust for a Major Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Banquet Facility Granted by Ordinance 2015-06 at 1998 Johnson Road, Oswego (PINs: 06-11-100-004, 06-11-100- 008, and 06-10-200-001) in Na-Au-Say Township by Amending the Site Plan by Replacing the Tent with a Permanent Building, Expanding the Special Use Permit Area, Increasing the Capacity of Attendees at Events, Changing the Operating Season to Year-Round, Replacing the Mobile Restroom Facilities with Permanent Restroom Facilities, and Having the Ability to Install Signage in the Future; Property is Zoned A-1 with a Special Use Permit
P. Approval of the 2024 Noxious Weed Annual Report
Q. Approval of the low bid of Truck Centers in the amount of $135,357 for a 2025 Western Star tandem axle cab & chassis
R. Approval of the low bid of $84,232 from Grainco FS, Inc. for the annual purchase of 12,000 gallons of unleaded gas and 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel for FY 2025
S. Approval of the 2024 – 2044 Long-Range Transportation Plan
T. Approval of Renewal for 2025 property, casualty, liability, workers’ compensation, and cyber insurance with total annual premium of $873,435 (option #3 with $250,000 deductible/retention option)
U. Approval of the Solid Waste Plan
V. Approval of amendment to the October 04, 2022, grant agreement for disbursement and use of Kendall County American Rescue Plan Act Funds with Kendall County 211 Inc
W. Approval of amendment to the October 17, 2023, and February 7, 2023, grant agreements for disbursement and use of Kendall County American Rescue Plan Act Funds with Village of Oswego
X. Approval of a contract for installing security cameras for Health and Human Services and Animal Control, and video storage and ethernet switch and support totaling $35,724.97
Y. Approval of Accounts Payable stipend for Jennifer Breault, Finance and Budget Analyst, in the amount of $1,000 a month to be paid in bi-weekly installments pursuant to Kendall County’s regular payroll schedule, effective retroactively to September 12, 2024.
Z. Approval of a Resolution extending the Connect Kendall County Commission
AA. Approval of Employee List for the Regional Office of Education
BB. Approve County Health Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,511,000
CC. Approve Veteran’s Assistance Commission Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $519,287
DD. Approve Tuberculosis Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $30,000
EE. Approve Liability Insurance Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,537,565
FF. Approve Social Security Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,200,001
GG. Approve Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $2,620,127
HH. Approve County Bridge Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $500,000
II. Approve County Highway Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
JJ. Approve Extension Education Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $197,863
KK. Approve Senior Citizen Social Services Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $406,500
LL. Approve General Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $16,342,749
MM.Approve 708 Mental Health Fund Levy 2024 payable 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,098,107 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 $1,711.65; AC $3,504.35; ASSMNTS $3,975; CIR CLK $16,029.69; CIR CRT JDG $15,446.62;JURCOM$360.67; CMB CRT SRVCS $61,793.48; CONTSVS $38,471.00;CRNER $1,943.67; CRRCTNS $44,006.12; CNTY ADMIN $208.83; CNTY BRD $414,510.53; CNTY CLK $59,081.00; HIGHWY $522,607.20; CNTY TRSR $3,172.16; ELCTNS $21,746.68; EMA $881.20; FCLT MGMT $41,577.63; FP $1,029.98; GIS COORD $2,374.85; HLTH & HMN SRV $337,111.57; HR $2,742.01; MERIT $4,350.00; PBZ $4,051.37; PBZ $6,421.07; PRSDNG JDG $3,388.00; PRSDNG JDG $5,234.88; PROB SPVSR $12,024.12; PUB DEF $1,736.86; ROE $7,316.62; SHRF $72,926.50; ST ATTNY $6,433.19; TECH $53,710.99; TRES 3,644.06; UTIL $79,740.80; VET $2,086.57; FP $305,662.97; SHF $49,550.39; SHF $36,646.82; SHF $45,354.90; ELCT $86,567.88
M) A complete copy of IGAM 24-30 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
N) A complete copy of Ordinance 24-38 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
O) A complete copy of Ordinance 24-39 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
Z) A complete copy of Resolution 24-28 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
NEW BUSINESS
Records Clerks
Member Flowers moved to approve the Agreement Between Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Kendall County, and the Kendall County Sheriff for the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Full-Time Records Clerks Bargaining Unit effective December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2029. Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Correction Deputies
Member Koukol moved to approve the Agreement Between Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Kendall County, Illinois, and the Kendall County Sheriff for the Kendall County Sheriff’s Police Bargaining Unit (Corrections Deputies) effective December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2028. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sheriff
Under Sheriff Richardson spoke about overtime, take home squads, the amount of jury trials going on, 4 traffic projects and union negotiations.
County Clerk & Recorder
County Clerk Debbie Gillette spoke about the election and adding a new e-recording vendor.
| Revenue Report | 10/1/24-10/31/24 | 10/1/23-10/31/23 | 10/1/22-10/31/22 | |
| Line Item | Fund | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue |
| CLKFEE | County Clerk Fees | $715.50 | $614.50 | $703.50 |
| MARFEE | County Clerk Fees - Marriage License | $1,500.00 | $1,650.00 | $1,800.00 |
| CIVFEE | County Clerk Fees - Civil Union | $0.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| ASSUME | County Clerk Fees - Assumed Name | $20.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| CRTCOP | County Clerk Fees - Certified Copy | $2,228.00 | $2,212.00 | $2,040.00 |
| MISINC | County Clerk Fees - Misc | $108.00 | $62.60 | $60.00 |
| County Clerk Fees - Misc Total | $4,571.50 | $4,559.10 | $4,658.50 | |
| RECFEE | County Clerk Fees - Recording | $26,856.00 | $23,161.00 | $25,427.00 |
| Total County Clerk Fees | $31,427.50 | $27,720.10 | $30,085.50 | |
| CTYREV | County Revenue | $48,042.75 | $49,776.25 | $74,480.00 |
| DCSTOR | Doc Storage | $22,275.72 | $13,367.50 | $14,792.50 |
| GISMAP | GIS Mapping | $48,544.00 | $42,510.00 | $46,924.00 |
| GISRCD | GIS Recording | $6,291.25 | $2,834.00 | $3,128.00 |
| INTRST | Interest | $82.99 | $98.20 | $92.40 |
| RECMIS | Recorder's Misc | $6,087.00 | $5,632.00 | $3,096.50 |
| RHSP | RHSP/Housing Surcharge | $25,758.00 | $22,122.00 | $12,663.00 |
| TAXCRT | Tax Certificate Fee | $840.00 | $1,000.00 | $920.00 |
| TAXFEE | Tax Sale Fees | $0.00 | $20.00 | |
| PSTFEE | Postage Fees | |||
| CK # 19925 | To KC Treasurer | $189,349.21 | $165,060.05 | $186,201.90 |
Assistant State’s Attorney Jim Webb spoke about the number of jury trials.
Coroner
Chief Deputy Coroner Levi Gotte reviewed the report and thanked the board for the opioid funding that has helped with the take back programs.
Health Department
Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy thanked the offices in the county that support the work at the Health Department. Supervisor of Assessments
Supervisor of Assessments Andy Nicoletti stated that 181 appeals have been filed and 96 are requesting an in person hearing.
Regional Office of Education
Chairman Kellogg informed the board that there will be a meeting on Friday to appoint a replacement for the retiring Chris Mehochko.
EMA
Tracy Page presented the report.
VAC
Superintendent Tim Stubinger informed the board of the new hires.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Human Resource and Insurance
Organizational Chart
Member Peterson moved to approve the Revised Organizational Chart & Approved Headcount. Member Flowers seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Inspector General
Member Koukol moved to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Kendall County and the Health Department regarding Inspector General’s services. 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 24-31 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
OTHER BUSINESS
Facilities Director Dan Polvere spoke about the build out of the Courthouse for the offices that are moving there for the renovation of the County Office Building.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Kellogg spoke about the meeting he attended with Deputy Mayor Shanghai.
Member Peterson moved to approve the appointment(s). Member Koukol seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Appointments
Zach Bachmann – Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term- Expires November 2026 Ruben Rodriguez - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026 Seth Wormley - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026
Shelley Augustine - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026 Jackie Kowalski - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026 Jason Langston - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026 James Marter II - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026
Raphael Obafemi - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026 Joe Renzetti - Connect Kendall County Commission 2-year Term - Expires November 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Member Flowers moved to adjourn the County Board Meeting until the next scheduled meeting. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/31844
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