Kendall County Times

Kendall County Board met March 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Kendall County Board Meeting was held at the Kendall County Historic Courthouse, in the City of Yorkville on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:05 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Matt Kellogg, Brian DeBolt, Scott Gengler, Dan Koukol, Jason Peterson, Ruben Rodriguez, Brooke Shanley and Seth Wormley. Member(s) absent: Zach Bachmann and Elizabeth Flowers.

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

Bernard Marrow gave the invocation.

THE AGENDA

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

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

2025 Kendall County Employee Service Awards were presented.

RECESS

PUBLIC COMMENT

John Purcell, Mayor of Yorkville thanked the board for the service awards and working with the City.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda.

A. Approval of County Board Minutes from February 18, 2025

B. Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes

C. Approval of claims from March 15, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $2,098,606.05

D. Approval to extend the term of the agreement between Aramark Food Services and the County of Kendall until November 30, 2025

E. Approval of Service agreement between Kendall County and the City of Aurora for the Provision of Demand Response Transportation

F. Approval of an Employment Agreement with Dr. Gary Schlapp as Administrator Veterinarian through March 2026 in the amount of $15,000

G. Approval of Petition 24-35, A Request from the Kendall County Regional Planning Commission for Text Amendments to the Kendall County Code Amending Parking Regulations in Front Yard Setbacks

H. Approval of Agreement between the State of Illinois and Kendall County related to the reconstruction of Illinois Route 47 between Waterpark Way and Jericho Road

I. Approval of Resolution appropriating $62,008 for the improvement of Illinois Route 47 from Waterpark Way to Jericho Road per the Agreement between State of Illinois and Kendall County

J. Approval of Authorization for Francis C. Klaas to enter contracts, including joint participation agreements, on behalf of Kendall County with the State of Illinois and any of its agencies or departments

K. Approval of Pipeline License Agreement between Kendall County and BNSF Railway Company pertaining to the Gates Creek Culvert Replacements Project

L. Approval of the low bid of Gjovick Ford in the amount of $45,499 for the purchase of a new Ford F 150 4x4 Pickup Truck

M. Approval to amend the adopted FY2025 Budget to amend authorized headcount for State’s Attorney Victim Witness Advocate to three, and to amend the budgets for Child Advocacy Center Fund, Healthcare Fund, Social Security Fund, and IMRF pension fund to cover associated costs in an amount not to exceed $25,069

N. Approval of Revised EMA Deputy Director Job Description

O. Approval of Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois Lease Agreement through July 1, 2027

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 $177.18; AC $2,024.40; CIR CLK $31,530.38; CIR CRT JDG $20,657.25; CRT SERV $9,847.57; CRNER $4,979.78; CRRCTNS $62,207.88; CNTY ADMIN $22,402.31; CNTY BRD $18,787.37; HIGHWY $200,646.45; ELCTNS $22,099.76; FCLT MGMT $33,648.66; FP DIR $49.78; GIS COORD $1,314.84; HLTH & HMN SRV $51,846.02; HR $3,424.16; JURY $152.39; MERIT $630.00; PBZ $1,391.35; POST $2,962.29; PRSDNG JDG $12,646.31; PROB SPVSR $4,855.40; PUB DEF $39.42; ROE $7,626.38; SHRF $55,879.01; ST ATTNY $1,338.01; TECH $55,168.37; TRES $17.98; UTIL $19,982.79; VET $2,036.02; FORST $45,991.32; SHRF $256,927.13; SHRF $46,010.39; SHRF $1,145,299.02

D) A complete copy of IGAM 25-21 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

E) A complete copy of IGAM 25-22 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

G) A complete copy of Ordinance 25-07 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

H) A complete copy of IGAM 25-23 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

I) A complete copy of IGAM 25-23 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

O) A complete copy of IGAM 25-24 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

NEW BUSINESS

Meghan Briganti from GIS presented the Historic Land Patents that created Kendall County.

ELECTED OFFICIAL & OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Sheriff

Commander Langston reviewed the highlights from the Sheriff’s report in the packet. Commander Velez reviewed the Corrections report. Jodi Wulff reviewed the electronic home monitoring report.

County Clerk & Recorder

County Clerk Debbie Gillette stated that the revenue report is in the packet and spoke about the upcoming Consolidated Elections.

State’s Attorney

State’s Attorney Eric Weis thanked the board for the approval of the Child Advocacy Grant. The Safe-T Act has created an increased workload.

Coroner

Coroner Jacquie Purcell reviewed the report included in the packet.

Health Department

Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy spoke about the self-evaluation, strategic plan, annual report and the 5 year community health assessment.

Regional Office of Education

Regional Superintendent Megan Martin highlighted the quarterly report.

EMA

Deputy Director Rob DeLong spoke about the pre exercises for the Dresden Nuclear drill, the youth academy and storms. VAC

Superintendent Tim Stubinger reviewed the February financial report, rides provided to appointments, space and confidentiality needs.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

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

Appointments

Keith Landovitz – Regional Plan Commission - 3-year term - Expires January 2028

Michelle Earley – 708 Mental Health Board - Remainder of term - Expires March 2027

Matt Prochaska – ICRMT Board Trustee - 2-year term - Expires March 2027

Kristine Heiman – Ethic Commission - 2-year term - March 2027

ADJOURNMENT

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

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