Kendall County Times

Kendall County Board met Dec. 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, December 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Matt Kellogg, Zach Bachmann, Brian DeBolt, Elizabeth Flowers, Scott Gengler, Dan Koukol, Jason Peterson, Ruben Rodriguez, Brooke Shanley and Seth Wormley. Member(s) absent: None.

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

Chairman Kellogg asked for a moment of silence for the Grundy County Board Member that passed away unexpectedly.

THE AGENDA

Member Shanley asked to remove item R and add to New Business.

Member Koukol moved to approve the agenda. Member Peterson seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Miranda Marshall Falkner spoke about the demolition of the property located at 1539 Collins Road.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member DeBolt moved to approve the consent agenda.

A. Approval of County Board minutes from November 19, 2024, and November 26, 2024

B. Approval of Standing Committee minutes

C. Approval of Claims in the amount of $2,267,631.32 as of December 12, 2024

D. Approval of Resolution of Kendall County’s Contribution for Participation in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Program

E. Approval of Service Agreement between Kendall County and the Village of Oswego for the Provision of Demand Response Transportation

F. Approval of Service agreement between Kendall County and the United City of Yorkville for the Provision of Demand Response Transportation

G. Approval of a Resolution Appointing Meghan Martin Interim Regional Superintendent of Schools for the Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education

H. Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code appropriating $500,000 for the purchase of bulk rock salt and general maintenance of highways

I. Approve Chicago HIDTA Crime Gun Intelligence Center Analyst Service Contract with Kendall County as the Fiduciary Agent effective February 2, 2025, through February 3, 2026, in the annual amount of $85,000.00

J. Approve Chicago HIDTA Crime Gun Intelligence Center Analyst Service Contract with Kendall County as the Fiduciary Agent effective February 2, 2025, through February 3, 2026, in the annual amount of $85,000.00

K. Approval of a $1,500 per month stipend for fiduciary responsibilities related to HIDTA

L. Approval of an agreement with Fox Fiber for reimbursement of eligible expenditures not to exceed $80,000

M. Approval of a contract with Cordogan Clark and Associates to award a bid for miscellaneous HVAC renovations to 1 Source Mechanical Inc. in an amount not to exceed $949,899

N. Approval of Contingency Reduction #11 Total of $5,222 with revised contract amounts as follows: Lite Construction $2,243,866 ($6,187 - $2,570 Credit = $3,617 Increase); Plainfield Grading $630,904 ($3,000 Credit); Premium Concrete $777,509 ($9,000 Increase); Abbey Paving $412,566 ($605 Increase);Twin Oaks Landscaping $96,534 ($5,000 Credit)

O. Approval of a three-year contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for Trane Building Automation Systems for the Kendall County Courthouse, Public Safety Center and Health and Human Services buildings with a total cost of $50,072.19 ($16,690.73 per year)

P. Approval of Phase 2 County Office Building Renovations and Bid Documents with a total project cost of $9,920,889

Q. Approval of 2025 Kendall County Illinois, Meeting Schedule

Member Wormley seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

C) COMBINED CLAIMS: ADMIN $1,526.62 AC $6,619.27; ASSMT $593.07; BOR $3,975.00; CIR CLK $1,522.28; CIR CRT JDG $19,524.43; CMB $1,056.73; CRNER $2,803.11; CRRCTNS $46,268.40; CNTY ADMIN $4,603.25; CNTY BRD $328,997.06; CNTY CLK $11,201.24; HIGHWY $848,638.82; CNTY TRSR $3,201.21; ELCTNS $2,004.41; EMA DIR $31.50; EMA $3,135.28; FCLT MGMT $32,386.91; GIS COORD $477.18; HLTH & HMN SRV $307,848.30; HR $145.87; JURY $510.45; MERIT $780.00; PBZ $3,431.59; POST$2,962.29; PRSDNG JDG $7,943.17; PROB SPVSR $14,748.64; PUB DEF $112.50; SHRF $121,170.25; ST ATTNY $7,334.17; TECH $14,493.78; TRES 1,388.0; UTIL $35,110.43; VET $12,416.13; CVL $280,000; FP $29,223.21; SHF $76,155.68; SHF $62,514.30;

D) A complete copy of Resolution 24-30 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

E) A complete copy of IGAM 24-33 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

F) A complete copy of IGAM 24-34 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

G) A complete copy of Resolution 24-31 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

H) A complete copy of Resolution 24-32 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

NEW BUSINESS

Patrol Sergeants

Member Koukol moved to approve the Agreement Between Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Kendall County, Illinois, and the Kendall County Sheriff for Kendall County Sheriff’s Police Bargaining Unit (Patrol Sergeants) effective December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2028. Member Wormley seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Committee Assignments

Member Shanley spoke about the selection and the make-up of the committees.

Member Gengler moved to approve the Kendall County Board Committee Assignments, Committee Chairman, and Liaisons. Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye except Bachmann, Flowers and Shanley. Motion carried 7-3.

ELECTED OFFICIAL & OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Sheriff

Under Sheriff Richardson reviewed the report.

County Clerk & Recorder

Kendall County

Clerk

Revenue Report

Coroner

Coroner Jacquie Purcell reviewed the report.

Health Department

Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy honored Steve Curatti for his 25 years of service.

Supervisor of Assessments

Supervisor of Assessments Andy Nicoletti stated that the Board of Review is done with the hearings. New construction is $1.6 million.

Regional Office of Education

Regional Superintendent Chris Mehochko stated that he appreciates the support he has received over the years and introduced Meghan Martin who will take over as interim.

EMA

Director Roger Bonuchi stated that they had 1,500 hours in volunteer time last year, 21 volunteers and are working on pipeline safety, the spark program and 911 day in Newark.

VAC

Superintendent Tim Stubinger reviewed the report.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Economic Development & Administration

Kendall Area Transit

Jennifer Breault from the Administration Department presented the yearend report.

Highway

Altered Speed Zones

Member DeBolt moved to approve the Ordinance for the Establishment of Altered Speed Zones in Whitetail Ridge Subdivision. Member Peterson 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 Ordinance 24-41 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

Facilities & Technology

Security Automation Systems

Member Shanley moved to approve the Resolution Granting Authority to the County Administrator to Execute a Contract with Security Automation Systems in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 for the Purchase of Door Access Controls, Security Cameras, Installation and Related Costs. Member Peterson 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 Resolution 24-33 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Kellogg stated that Elizabeth Flowers appoint is not necessary as the term is not up yet.

Member Gengler moved to approve the appointment(s). Member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

Appointments

Megan Andrews – Board of Health – Remainder of term Expires September 2025

Brooke Shanley – 708 Mental Health Board – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Zach Bachmann – 708 Mental Health Board (alternate) – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Zachman Bachmann - Connect Kendall County Commission -2 Year term – Expires November 2026

Scott Gengler – CMAP MPO Policy – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Ruben Rodriguez – CMAP MPO Policy (alternate) – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Jason Peterson – CMAP Transportation Committee – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Fran Klaas – CMAP Transportation Committee – alternate - 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Ruben Rodriguez – County Board Chaplin – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Brooke Shanley - Kendall County Board of Health Liaison – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Ruben Rodriguez – Housing Authority – 2 year term – Expires December 2026

Brooke Shanley - Housing Authority (alternate) – 2 year term – Expires December 2026

Scott Gengler - Juvenile Justice Council – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Brian DeBolt – KenCom Representative – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Seth Wormley – KenCom Representative (alternate) – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Matt Kellogg – Mayors/Managers – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Scott Gengler - Mayors/Managers - 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Seth Wormley – Northwest Water Planning Alliance Executive Board – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Christina Burns- Northwest Water Planning Alliance Executive Board (alternate) - 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Seth Wormley – Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

David Guritz - Resource Conservation & Development Council Rep (IL Headwaters) – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Jason Peterson – River Valley Workforce Development Boad – 2 year term – Expires November

Seth Wormley – Soil and Water Conservation District – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Zach Bachmann – Soil and Water Conservation District (alternate) – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Scott Gengler - ISACo Large Counties Caucus – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Ruben Rodriguez - ISACo Large Counties Caucus – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Matt Kellogg - University of Illinois Extension Board – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Zach Bachmann - University of Illinois Extension Board – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Brooke Shanley - University of Illinois Extension Board – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Seth Wormley - Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Jason Peterson - Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County Liaison – 2 year term – Expires November 2026

Seth Wormley - Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County Liaison (alternate) - 2 year term – Expires November 2026

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member DeBolt made a motion to go into Executive Session for (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 Peterson seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a roll call vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Member Shanley moved to adjourn the County Board Meeting until the next scheduled meeting. Member Peterson seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

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