Kendall County Times

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Commission met Aug. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

I. Call to Order

President DeBolt called the meeting to order at 9:00 am in the Kendall County Historic Courthouse - 3rd floor courtroom.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at the start of the Kendall County Board Meeting.

III. Invocation

An invocation was offered at the start of the Kendall County Board Meeting.

IV. Roll Call

    Bachmann

X DeBolt

    Flowers

X Gengler

X Kellogg

X Koukol

X Peterson

X Rodriguez

X Shanley

X Wormley

Roll call: Commissioners Gengler, Kellogg, Koukol, Peterson, Rodriguez, Shanley, Wormley, and DeBolt were all present.

V. Approval of Agenda

Commissioner Kellogg made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Shanley. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

VI. Public Comment

No public comments were offered from citizens in attendance.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes - No meeting minutes posted for approval.

B. MOTION: Approval of Claims in the Amount of $39,790.72

C. RESOLUTION: A Resolution Amending Resolution #25-03-001 Approving the CY2025 Regular Meeting Schedule of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District, Kendall County, Illinois

D. MOTION: Approval of FY26 Fees and Charges for Licensed Use of Meadowhawk Lodge ($10 per hour R/NR increase) and a $25.00 Refundable Security/Damage Deposit for Licensed Day Use of Picnic Shelters.

President DeBolt recited the items posted to the Consent Agenda.

Commissioner Peterson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Gengler.

Motion: Commissioner Peterson

Second: Commissioner Gengler

Roll call: Consent Agenda

Commissioner     Aye     Opposed

Bachmann

Koukol                 X

DeBolt                 X

Flowers

Gengler               X

Kellogg                X

Peterson              X

Rodriguez            X

Shanley               X

Wormley              X

Motion unanimously approved.

Roll call: Commissioners Gengler, Kellogg, Koukol, Peterson, Rodriguez, Shanley, Wormley, and DeBolt aye. Opposed, none. Motion unanimously approved.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

No items were posted for consideration.

IX. NEW BUSINESS

President DeBolt expressed his appreciation to Fran Klaas from the Kendall County Highway Department for KCTAP Funds to help make the FRB-Hoover Trail Project possible. Executive Advisor Guritz said that construction could start around September 8.

Commissioner Kellogg mentioned a possible parcel of land adjacent to Blackberry Creek. The parcel, owned by Windham Homes, would be donated at no cost to the District.

X. Committee Chairman Reports: Commissioners Wormley (Finance) and Koukol (Operations)

Finance Chair Wormley reported that the next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025 and that FY26 Budget season is underway

Operations Chair Koukol reported that the next Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025 and that the Hoover waste water treatment pond is up and running. The FRB-Hoover Trail connection is making headway. Grant applications submitted include TC Energy and Habitat.

XI. Public Comments

No public in attendance offered comment.

XII. Executive Session

None.

XIII. Other Items of Business

No items posted for consideration.

XIV. Adjournment

Commissioner Peterson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Shanley. Aye, all. Opposed, none. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 am.

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