Kankakee County Board met Feb. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois held on February 10, 2026, pursuant to the adjournment of September 9, 2025, was called to order at 9:00am., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand. Mrs. Webber, County Board Member, delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present:
Mr. Hess, Dr. Polk, Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Miller, Mr. Long, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter, Ms. Foster, Ms. Andrade, Mr. Ashcraft, Ms. Turner (Kan), Mr. Marion, Mr. Lowey, Ms. Turner (Mom), Mr. Crutcher, Dr. Nims, Mr. Koerner, Mr. Lewellen, Mr. Benoit, Mr. Taden, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand
Members Absent – Mr. Sirois, Mr. Smith, Ms. Rittmanic-Emme
Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand requested a motion to allow Mr. Crutcher to attend the County Board meeting via Zoom. Motion was made by Mr. Marion and second by Mr. Lowey. Motion carried. A second motion to accept Mr. Hunter attendance in the County Board meeting via Zoom was made by Ms. Foster and seconded by Mr. Dunnill. Motions carried by voice vote.
Quorum – Present
Public Commentary –
– Jim Duggan spoke regarding public safety regarding ICE Agents. He expressed concerns in the community and to report any ICE sightings.
– Brandon Hudspeth, Connect Organization, spoke regarding ICE concerns within the community and wants the community to know their rights.
Vacancy Appointments/Resignations –
None
Proclamation –
A motion to amend the agenda was made by Mr. Long and second by Mr. Lowey. Motion carried by voice vote. A Proclamation Honoring National Future Farmers of America (FFA) week February 21-February 28. A motion to accept Proclamation was made by Mr. Fetherling and second by Mr. Miller. Motion carried by voice vote.
Presentation –
– A presentation was made by the United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties regarding 2-1-1 Day.
Certificates of Appreciation –
The following were recognized for their service in Kankakee County: Nina Johnson, Probation Department, 20 years
Carol Costello, State’s Attorney Office, 25 years
Minutes of Last Meeting –
The minutes of last meeting were submitted to the County Board for approval. Motion made by Mr. Marion and Mr. Carrico seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.
Claims Committee Reports –
A motion to approve the claims for December 2025 was made by Mr. Dunnill and seconded by Mr. Lewellen. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.
Department Reports –
The department reports were read into record. A motion to combine and approve the reports was made by Mr. Dunnill with a second by Ms. Foster. Motion carried by voice vote.
1. County Treasurer’s Report – December 2025
2. County Collector’s Report – December 2025
3. Recorder’s Monthly Reports for December 2025
4. County Clerk’s Monthly Report for December 2025
5. Coroner’s Monthly Reports for December 2025
6. Coroner’s Monthly Receipts for December 2025
7. Circuit Clerk’s Monthly Reports for December 2025
8. Animal Control’s Monthly Reports for December 2025
9. Building Reports – November 2025 & December 2025
Committee Presentation and Resolution:
Consent Agenda –
The Consent Agenda was read into record. Motion to combine and approve the consent agenda was made by Mrs. Parker and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.
• Reappointment of Robert Dennis to the K3 County Farmland Assessment Review Committee (011)
• Appointment of Tyler Tall Sr. to the Kankakee County Housing Authority (012) • Resolution Authorizing Participation as a Member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System Response Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Establishment of a Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Service Agreement (013) • Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (014)
• A Resolution Accepting Use of the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program Round 2 for Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and/or Demolition of Fourteen Additional Potential Landbank Properties (015)
Executive Committee –
A motion to approve the following Resolution: Amending the Fees for the Environmental Health Services (016) was made by Mr. Lewellen and Ms. Turner (Mom) seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.
Finance Committee –
A motion to approve the following Resolution: Property Tax Abatement for Tax Year 2025 Payable in Tax Year 2026 (017) was made by Mr. Dunnill and Mr. Taden seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.
Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee –
None
Openings –
• One Opening on the Farmland Assessment Review Committee
• One Opening on the Regional Planning Commission
• One Opening on the B.M. Lewis Drainage District
• One Opening on the Claussen Park Drainage District
• One Opening on the Manteno Drainage District #3
• One Opening on the Momence & Yellowhead Drainage District No 1
Old Business –
None
New Business –
Mr. Lewellen thanked the Department heads and Sheriff’s Department for a job well done.
Executive Session –
None
Adjournment –
Mr. Hess made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 am and Mr. Fetherling seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.
https://www.k3county.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-2299
