Kendall County Times

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee met July. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Chairman Wormley called the meeting to order at 4:09 pm in the Kendall County Historic Court House - Third Floor Courtroom.

II. Roll Call

   Bachmann

   DeBolt

   Flowers

   Gengler

   Kellogg

   Koukol

X Peterson

   Rodriguez

X Shanley

X Wormley

Commissioners Peterson, Shanley and Wormley were all present.

III. Approval of Agenda

Commissioner Shanley made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Peterson. 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 Peterson made a motion to forward claims to Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Shanley. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

VI. Review of Financial Statements for the Period Ending June 30, 2025

Acting Executive Director White presented the District's preliminary financial statements through June 30, 2025.

VII. OLD BUSINESS

A. IEPA Section 319 Grant Application Resubmission - Little Rock Creek Forest Preserve Dam Removal Project

Acting Executive Director White reported the IEPA Section 319 Grant has been resubmitted.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Hoover-Fox River Bluffs Forest Preserve Bid Tabulation Report

Finance Committee review the bid tabulation report from the bid opening this afternoon and provided direction to communicate the reference check.

B. Ellis Equestrian Center - Horse Stable Soffit, Fascia and Maintenance Lot Fencing Repairs Commissioner Wormley made a motion to approve the quotes for repair at Ellis House with Matt Woodin. Seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

C. Review of Ellis House - Dining Room and Kitchen Flooring Replacement Proposals Commissioner Shanley made a motion to forward the low quote, At Home, for the Dining Room and Kitchen Flooring Replacement at Ellis House to Commission for approval. Seconded by Commission Peterson. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

D. FY26 Budget Progress

Acting Executive Director provided updated on the FY26 Budget process to the Committee.

IX. Other Items of Business

A. Subat Nature Center Project Updates – Change Orders Pending

Committee discussed the pending change order.

B. Hoover-Fox River Bluffs Trail Project - Approved Pre-Cosntruction Professional Service Contracts

Acting Executive Director White presented pre-construction professional service contracts for the Hoover-Fox River Bluffs Trail Project that were completed prior to the bid in order to keep to the timeline.

C. Farm License Agreements Updates

Acting Executive Director White reported the District has received base rent payments for all the District's farm license agreements expect for one.

X. Executive Session

None.

XI. Adjournment

Commissioner Peterson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Shanley. Aye, all. Opposed, none. Meeting adjourned at 4:32 pm.

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