Kendall County Times

Kendall County Board met April 15.

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, April 15, 2025, at 9:02 a.m. The Clerk called the roll. Members present: Matt Kellogg, Brian DeBolt, Scott Gengler, Dan Koukol, Jason Peterson, Ruben Rodriguez, and Seth Wormley. Member(s) absent: Zach Bachmann, Elizabeth Flowers 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

Jordan Gash gave the invocation.

THE AGENDA

Member DeBolt moved to approve the agenda by removing the appointments for the Public Aid Appeals Members. Member Gengler seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Kendall Area Transit was honored for 15 years of service.

Member Rodriguez moved to approve the Resolution Honoring 15 years of Kendall Area Transit. Member Koukol seconded the motion. Chairman Kellogg asked for a voice vote on the motion. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.

A complete copy of Resolution 25-10 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

MTH Pumps informed the board about their business and products.

RECESS

PUBLIC COMMENT

Gene Gozner spoke about a single residence home on Corneils Road. It is listed on VRBO stating it can house 40 people, 9 bedrooms. Mr. Gozner questioned the permitting and expressed concerns.

Margaret Peirson stated that the residents of Corneils Road did not know about the home being turned into a VRBO, she expressed concerns for safety, security and fire.

Doug Windsor claimed that his questions on the Corneils Road property were ignored by Planning, Building & Zoning. Mr. Windsor reviewed the terms in the County’s ordinances regarding Bed & Breakfast, special use and short term rentals.

John Pierson expressed concerns regarding the Corneils Road property as to the signage and the photos on the website do not depict the true land, they should have been made know as to what was going on and if it’s right.

Merrie Gozner read a description of the property on Corneils from the internet. They have a wiffle ball field with a banner stating that it is sponsored by Kendall County.

Mary Lou Munson stated that the website for the property on Corneils shows that the owners own other properties that have more land associated with them. Ms. Munson informed the board of a fire that was started on the property that also burned the neighbor’s grass.

Bob Merele talked about the permit posting and construction without a permit for the property on Cornels. The residents were not informed of what was happening at the property.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member DeBolt moved to approve the consent agenda.

A. Approval of County Board Minutes from March 04, 2025, and March 18, 2025

B. Approval of Standing Committee Minutes

C. Approval of Claims in an amount not to exceed $1,079,254.97 from March 31, 2025, and $1,727,034.06 from April 15, 2025

D. Approval of Service agreement between Kendall County and the Village of Montgomery for the Provision of Demand Response Transportation

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

F. Approval of Resolution establishing distribution of grants from the 2024 payable 2025 Senior Citizen Social Services Levy

G. Approval to Release the Executive Session Minutes from April 7, 2025, Kendall County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee Meeting

H. Approval of Direct Deposit Form

I. Approval of Emergency Management Agency Intern Job Description

J. Approval of Courthouse Temporary Office Space Contingency Reduction in the amount of $84.690.77 and Change Orders totaling $79,346.23 (GIS Suite, Network Closet, Surveillance Camera, Access Control and Panic Alarm Cabling) for a total revised contract amount with Lite Construction in the amount of $1,271,333

K. Approval of Phase II Contingency Reduction #1: Total of $15,828 with revised contract amounts as follows: Lite Construction $ 2,589,570 ($8,100 increase) and Omega Plumbing $ 305,228 ($7,728 increase)

L. Approval of Resolution awarding contracts to the low bidders for the following projects:

25-00000-00-GM to AC Pavement Striping in the amount of $207,279.90

25-00000-01-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $995,818.98

25-00000-02-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,092,816.57

25-01000-00-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $126,353.52

25-02000-00-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of 180,199.90

25-03000-00-GM to Builders Paving, LLC in the amount of $234,528.00

25-04000-00-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $425,936.69

25-06000-00-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $89,650.90

25-07000-00-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $104,820.49

25-08000-00-GM to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $221,377.40

25-09000-00-GM to Steffens 3-D Construction in the amount of $174,031.25

M. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Kendall County Transportation Alternatives Program (“KC-TAP”) funding to the Village of Minooka for constructing a multi-use path along Ridge Road from I-80 ramps to the Shell gas station parking lot (2025)

N. Approval of Amendment to the February 20, 2024, Intergovernmental Agreement between Kendall County and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District concerning the dedication of Kendall County Transportation Alternatives Program (KC-TAP) funding and authorization for the construction of the Hoover-Fox River Bluffs Forest Preserves connecting trail

O. Approval of Resolution appropriating funds for the payment of the county engineer’s salary P. Approval of resolution authorizing for and execution of a FY2024 and FY2025 Section 5310 grant agreement under the Regional Transportation Authority’s general authority to make such Grants

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 $4,980.16; AC $2,062.13; ASSESSOR $123.42; CAP EXP $4,950.00; CIR CLK $32,256.07; CIR CRT JDG $9,235.28; AUDIT/PROP TAX $64,154.90; CRNER $1,601.00; CRRCTNS $8,036.56; CNTY ADMIN $96,963.28; CNTY BRD $121,210.39; CNTY CLK $4,644.41; HIGHWY $338,376.26; ELCTNS $48,134.20; EMA DIR $1,103.18; EMA $687.34; FCLT MGMT $24,726.26; GIS $951.04; HLTH & HMN SRV $16,335.25; HR $242.32; JURY $4,065.63; MERIT $8.26; PBZ PLNR $3,771.47; PBZ $1,544.62; POST $152.24; PRSDNG JDG $400.40; PROB SPVSR $8,353.71; PUB DEF $939.98; ROE $434.78; SHRF $61,132.21; ST ATTNY $1,941.99; TECH $49,843.97; UTIL $90,068.50; VET $2,881.00; FORST $70,093.11; SHRF $45,422.25; SHRF $13,908.35; SHRF $13,611.46 COMBINED CLAIMS: ADMIN $6001.14; AC $12,218.26; CIR CLK $850.71; CIR CRT JDG $3,398.10; CRT SERV $9,211.84; AUDIT/PROP TAX $68,000.00; CRNER $6,125.43; CRRCTNS $55,301.15; CNTY ADMIN $13,231.32; CNTY BRD $702,631.45; CNTY CLK $7,926.97; HIGHWY $320,516.64; ELCTNS $73,569.11; EMA $259.95; FCLT MGMT $30,794.16; GIS $10,455.80; HLTH & HMN SRV $204,446.74; HR $1,711.64; JURY $260.42; MERIT $8,739.00; PBZ $4,258.03; PRSDNG JDG $15,344.56; PROB SPVSR $16,181.74; PUB DEF $1,757.45; ROE $8,192.50; SHRF $15,032.21; ST ATTNY $1,130.15; TECH $13,475.65; TREAS $173.27; UTIL $21,347.75; VET $2,557.84; FORST $209,805.49; SHRF $63,706.13; SHRF $28,226.95.

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

E) A complete copy of IGAM 25-26 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

F) A complete copy of Resolution 25-11 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

L) A complete copy of Resolution 25-12 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

M) A complete copy of IGAM 25-27 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

N) A complete copy of IGAM 25-28 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

O) A complete copy of Resolution 25-13 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

P) A complete copy of Resolution 25-14 is available in the Office of the County Clerk.

ELECTED OFFICIAL & OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Sheriff

Undersheriff Richardson reviewed the report in the packet and spoke about the number of officers involved shootings in Illinois.

County Clerk & Recorder

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

Treasurer Jill Ferko informed the board that the end of the year audit has been completed and the tax bill preparation is going smoothly.

State’s Attorney

State’s Attorney Eric Weis spoke about Child Abuse Awareness Month. Brenda Karales spoke about the Child Advocacy Center. SA Weis stated that the accreditation process is cumbersome and long and Ms. Karales obtained accreditation quickly for Kendall County. SA Weis presented Ms. Karales with a plaque of appreciation.

Coroner

Coroner Jacquie Purcell reviewed the report included in the packet and stated that there will be a take back event this month.

Health Department

Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy spoke about the 2025 Workforce Diversity Report and the natural disaster water born disaster activity the participated in.

EMA

Director Roger Bonuchi spoke about the nuclear exercise, FEMA review, Spark program and traffic management class. VAC

Superintendent Tim Stubinger reviewed the numbers served, number of claims and forms submitted, compensation amounts, and their outreach rebuild efforts.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

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

Lynn Cullick – Board of Health – 3-year term – Expires April 2028

Mark Luettich – Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District – 3 Year Term – Expires April 2028

PUBLIC COMMENT

John Pierson spoke about the Planning, Building & Zoning documentation and the fire on the property on Corneils Road. Dennis Smith stated that the Corneils Road property is like having a bar next door.

Gene Gozner stated that there are others in the neighborhood that have concerns about the Corneils Road property that were unable to attend the meeting.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS

Ethan Krueger from WSPY asked about the banner on the Corneils Road property and if the County Board Members not at the meeting gave notice of why they were not attending.

ADJOURNMENT

Member Wormley 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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