Kankakee Times

Members of the Kankakee County board of directors met Tuesday, June 14.

The Kankakee County board establishes budgets for county funds, levies taxes, and adopts ordinances and rules pertaining to the management and business of the county departments. The board includes one member from each of the county’s 28 districts, each serving a four-year term. The board meets at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the fourth-floor Board Room at the Administration Building, 189 E. Court St.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Kankakee County board of directors:

Kankakee County Board Meeting June 14, 2016

The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois, held on June 14, 2016, pursuant to the adjourned meeting of September 8, 2015, was called to order at 9:00 a.m., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Bossert. Mr. James, County Board Member, delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present:

Mr. Tripp, Mr. Washington, Jr., Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Stauffenberg, Mr. James, Mr. Vickery, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Hess, Mr. Enz, Mr. Tholen, Mrs. Polk, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Skutt, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Hildebrand, Mrs. Webber, Mr. Einfeldt, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Payton, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Bossert

Members Absent – Mr. Liehr, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Peters Quorum - Present

Public Commentary – Mr. Bossert asked that a spokesperson be designated for each topic.

Mrs. Lori Gadbois, Recorder, stated budget reviews need to be a topic of discussion at every committee meeting for every department. She asked that before any more discussion on budget cuts were made, department heads, elected officials and county board should work through the 2015/2016 budget, identify areas in the budget where adjustments could be made and use the format to prepare the 2016/2017 budget together. She asked the board to not vote today on amending the budget.

Lisa Riegel spoke in opposition to the Great Lakes Basin Transportation Railroad project and presented to Mr. Bossert and board members over one thousand petitions that have been signed opposing the railroad in Kankakee County. She asked that board members write a letter of opposition to the proposed railroad.

Mayor Mark Hodge spoke in favor of two polling places in Pembroke Township.

Mr. James Rowe spoke against the current county insurance contract and encouraged the board to vote for the Illinois Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) proposal.

Communications – None Presentations – None Vacancy Appointment – None Certificates of Recognition –

10 Years: Brooke R. Payne Sheriff’s Department

15 Years: Shaun M. Luedtke Highway Department

20 Years: Mary M. Boswell Public Defender’s Office

Minutes of the Last Meeting

The minutes of the May 10, 2016 county board meeting were submitted to the county board for approval. The reading of the minutes was waived. Mr. Enz made a motion to accept the minutes from the May 10, 2016 county board meeting, with a second by Mr. James. Motion carried by a voice vote.

Claims Committee Report

A motion to approve the claims reports from April 2016 was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Tripp. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Department Reports

The department reports were read and accepted on the motion of Mr. Olthoff and seconded by Mr. Vickery. Motion carried by a voice vote.

1. County Collector’s Monthly Report for April 2016

2. County Treasurer’s Monthly Report for April 2016

3. Coroner’s Monthly Report for April 2016

4. Coroner’s Monthly Receipt of Money for April 2016

5. Circuit Clerk’s Monthly Reports for April 2016

6. Recorder of Deeds Monthly Report for April 2016

7. County Clerk’s Monthly Report for April 2016

8. Animal Control’s Monthly Report for April 2016

9. Monthly Building Reports for April 2016

10. Monthly Resolutions for May 2016

Committee Presentations and Resolutions Consent Agenda

The meeting was recessed at 9:35 a.m. to copy and distribute board resolutions 74, 75 and 76 to members. Back into session at 9:49 a.m. in which all board members who answered original roll call were present.

Mr. Vickery moved to adopt the consent agenda and the resolution regarding Resolution Authorizing the Selection of Judges for the Election (78) to be read separately. Mr. Sirois seconded the motion. Mr. Clark, County Clerk, read the items into the record. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

a) Declaration and Disposal of a Surplus and Unwanted Vehicle for Kankakee County Animal Control (65)

b) Reappointment of Steve Cote to the Kankakee County Board of Review (71)

c) Reappointment of Ken Allers to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board (72)

d) Reappointment of David Sargeant to the Cabery Area Fire Protection District Board (73)

e) Award of Bids for Public Highway Improvements (74)

f) Prevailing Wage Resolution (75)

g) ZBA Case #16-01; Request for a Variance to Section 121-281.c (Accessory Structure in Front Yard) on a

Parcel Generally Situated in Section 15 of Aroma Township. The Petitioner is Andrew Benson, Property Owner

and Applicant (76)

h) Declaration and Disposal of Surplus and Unwanted Vehicles for the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department

(77)

A resolution was read regarding Authorizing the Selection of Judges for the Election (78). Mr. Vickery made a motion to

adopt the resolution. Mr. Einfeldt seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.

Executive Session

Mr. Tripp made the motion to enter executive session at 10:00 a.m. regarding pending and threatened litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Mr. Mulcahy seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Vickery made the motion to exit executive session at 11:10 a.m. Mr. Enz seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

A roll call vote was taken back in session at 11:33 a.m. The following members were present:

Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Stauffenberg, Mr. James, Mr. Vickery, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Enz, Mr. Tholen, Mrs. Polk, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Skutt, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Hildebrand, Mrs. Webber,

Mr. Einfeldt, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Payton, Mr. Bossert

Members Absent – Mr. Washington, Jr., Mr. Hess, Mr. Liehr, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Peters, Mr. Johnson

Mr. McConnell made a motion to table the Liability and Property Insurance Coverage for 2016-2017 (79) until the board reconvenes on Thursday, June 16th at 9:30 a.m. after Highway Committee. Mr. Enz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 21 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

Finance Committee

Mr. LaGesse made a motion to modify the agenda with resolution Pembroke Polling Place Change – Dividing Precinct #1 into Two Separate Precincts Creating a Precinct #2 for the General Election and All Subsequent Elections (81) to be placed before resolution (80) and 2016 budget amendments. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.

A resolution was read regarding the Pembroke Polling Place Change – Dividing Precinct #1 into Two Separate Precincts Creating a Precinct #2 for the General Election and All Subsequent Elections (81). Mr. Snipes made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. Mr. Bossert stated there has been extensive discussion over this issue for some time. Mr. Snipes wanted to know why early voting was not in the resolution. Mr. Boyd stated the board does not have the authority to dictate early voting requirements. The election authority establishes early voting. Mr. Clark commented that they have to meet the budget and that was the purpose of consolidation. He stated they have consolidated precincts over the years from 90 precincts to now 71 precincts. Mr. Olthoff stated these two buildings are 9/10 of a mile apart and if they are in a cost cutting mode then to pick which one they wanted. Mr. Enz wanted to know the cost involved. Mr. Clark stated the cost of splitting the precincts is going to cost an additional $3,044.00 for the upcoming election. The cost of one precinct in Pembroke for the Primary Election that included seven judges was $1,260.00. The cost for two precincts would be $4,304.00. Mr. Clark gave in detail all the costs involved. Mr. Bossert stated they would have to increase budget for the county clerk to accommodate the change for elections. Mr. James asked to be excused. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 19 ayes and 2 nays. Motion carried.

A resolution was read regarding the Approval of the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Prepared by Outside Auditors: Smith, Dykstra, Koelling and Ohm, P.C. (80). Mr. LaGesse made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Vickery seconded the motion. Mr. Bossert stated the presentation of the county’s annual audit was given to the last Finance Committee and was presented again today by Carmen Huizenga along with a graph provided to each board member. Motion carried by voice vote.

Mr. Bossert pointed out that 2016 Budget Amendments is on the agenda and needed to be addressed. He suggested that the topic be discussed on Thursday at the continued county board meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS Openings

There is one opening on the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority.

Old Business – None

New Business –

Mr. Stauffenberg wanted to bring to the board a resolution opposing the Great Lakes Basin Railroad. Mr. Bossert referred the matter to the State’s Attorney.

Mr. Vickery asked that a list of the county concerns on environmental issues of the proposed railroad be developed with the help from Planning and Zoning.

Recessed

Mr. Bossert at 12:05 p.m. declared the meeting in recess until Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

Resumed recessed meeting on June 16, 2016 9:40 a.m.

Executive Session

Mr. James made the motion to enter executive session at 9:45 a.m. regarding pending and threatened litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Mr. Olthoff seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Tripp made the motion to exit executive session at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Mulcahy seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

Finance Committee

Mr. Bossert stated all board members from the original meeting are present. He stated today they would be hearing from the respective teams that have submitted quotes.

Representatives from Illinois Counties Risk Management (ICRMT) gave a presentation regarding a program that includes lower premiums, higher coverage limits and broader coverage term offerings when compared to Governmental Insurance Exchange program.

Representative, John McKnight from Governmental Interinsurance Exchange (GIE) gave a presentation regarding their program. Proposals are incorporated as a part of the minutes.

A comparison chart was also provided by M. Bossert.

Mr. Stauffenberg made motion to retain GIE as a renewal of the current policy of $1,385,801 with the current level of the deductible. Mr. Washington, Jr. seconded the motion. Discussions were held. A roll call vote was taken with the motion failing 19 nays and 3 ayes.

Mr. Snipes made a motion to accept the proposal from Illinois Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) of current policy $1,095, 860. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 19 ayes and 3 nays. Motion carried.

Adjournment

Mr. Stauffenberg made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m. Mr. Mulcahy seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce Clark

Kankakee County Clerk