Kendall County Times

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee met Aug. 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Call to Order

Chairman Wormley called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm in the Kendall County Historic Court

House - Third Floor Courtroom.

Roll Call

   Bachmann

   DeBolt

   Flowers

   Gengler

X Kellogg

   Koukol

X Peterson

   Rodriguez

X Shanley (entered the meeting at 4:04pm)

X Wormley

Commissioners Kellogg, Peterson, and Wormley were all present.

Commissioner Shanley entered the meeting at 4:04 pm.

III. Approval of Agenda

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

VI. Review of Financial Statements for the Period Ending July 31, 2025

Acting Executive Director White presented the District's preliminary financial statements through July 31, 2025.

VII. OLD BUSINESS

No items posted for consideration

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. FY25 Budget Amendment and FY26 Preliminary Budget Presentation

Commissioner Shanley entered the meeting at 4:04 pm.

B. MOTION: Approval to Forward Change Order #003R (Gopher Sign Company, LLC) and ComEd

(Contingency Reduction Only) for Project 1495 – Mary M. Subat Nature Center Construction to Commission for Approval

Commissioner Kellogg made a motion to forward Change Order #003R (Gopher Sign Company, LLC) and ComEd (Contingency Reduction Only) for Project 1495 - Mary M. Subat Nature Center Construction to Commission for Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Shanley. Aye, all. Opposed,

none.

C. MOTION: Approval to Forward Amendment #2 of the Kendall County IGAM #24-05 – KC-TAP Funding and Authorization - Hoover Fox River Bluffs Trail Construction Project to Commission for Approval

Commissioner Shanley made a motion to forward Amendment #2 of the Kendall County IGAM #24-05 - KC Funding and Authorization - Hoover Fox River Bluffs Trail Connection Project to Commission for Approval. Seconded by Commission Peterson. Aye, all. Opposed, none.

D. MOTION: Approval to Forward a Sales Contract between the District and John Ledermann of Millbrook, Illinois for the Sale of the Dobson Lane - Tract 2 Parcel (0.1605 +/- acre) in Millbrook, Illinois

Commissioner Kellogg made a motion to forward a Sales Contract between the District and John Ledermann of Millbrook, Illinois for the sale of the Dobson Lane - Tract 2 Parcel (0.1605 +/- acre) in Millbrook, Illinois to Commission for Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Shanley, Aye, all. Opposed, none.

IX. Other Items of Business

A. Farm License Agreements Updates

Finance Committee provided direction to consider having farm license renewal discussions earlier than in previous years.

B. Subat Nature Center Construction Project Updates

The District expects to be able to have a "soft" opening for Subat until the punch list is complete as early as the holiday weekend.

C. Hoover-Fox River Bluffs Trail Construction Project Updates

Obsidian Asphalt Paving plans to break ground on September 8, 2025. There will be trail closures expected, signage will be posted throughout the preserve and on the District's website.

None.

X. Executive Session

XI. Adjournment

Commissioner Shanley made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Aye, all. Opposed, none. Meeting adjourned at 4:14 pm.

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