Kankakee Times

Kankakee County Board met December 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois, held on December 12, 2017, pursuant to the adjourned meeting of September 12, 2017, was called to order at 9:00 a.m., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Ritter, County Board Member, delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present:

Mr. Washington, Jr., Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Stauffenberg, Mr. Vickery, Mr. Hess, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Liehr, Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Payton, Mrs. Parker, Ms. Dunbar, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Wheeler

Members Absent - Mr. Tripp, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Tholen, Mrs. Polk, Mr. Skutt, Mr. Hildebrand, Mr. Einfeldt

Quorum - Present

Public Commentary —

Mr. Nickey Yates questioned the appointment of the Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission.

Communications - None

Presentations - None

Vacancy Appointment

A resolution was read regarding a Declaration of Vacancy for Kankakee County Clerk Effective December 31, 2017 (227). Mrs. Peters made a resolution to adopt the resolution. Mr. Vickery seconded the motion. Mr. McConnell stated that Mr. Clark had brought integrity to the office that he holds and instilled integrity in his staff. Mr. Washington, Jr. commended Mr. Clark for all of his years of service and personal commitment. Motion carried by voice vote.

A resolution was read regarding Appointment of Dan Hendrickson to Fill the Vacancy of Bruce Clark, Kankakee County Clerk (226) effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Hess made the motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Washington, Jr. seconded the motion. Mrs. Parker commented that Mr. Hendrickson had earned her respect and confidence for the county clerk position and highly endorsed the appointment. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 21 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried. w

Certificates of Recognition:

10 Years: Renae Palmer Probation Department

Eric Senesac Sheriff's Department

15 Years: Robert Lowey Sheriff's Department

Gus Regas Public Defender's Office

30 Years: James Lamore Highway Department

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

The minutes of the November 14, 2017 county board meeting and the November 29, 2017 special county board meeting were submitted to the County Board for approval. The reading of the minutes was waived. Mr. Byrne made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

Claims Committee Report:

Mr. Wheeler stated that there would not be a claims committee report because the Finance Committee meeting was cancelled and replaced by the November 29, 2017 special county board meeting.

Department Reports:

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

1.County Coroner's Monthly Report for October 2017

2.County Coroner's Monthly Receipts of Money for October 2017

3.Circuit Clerk's Monthly Reports for September and October 2017

4.Recorder of Deed's Monthly Reports for September and October 2017

County Clerk's monthly report and Animal Control's monthly report would be heard at next month’s meeting.

Committee Presentations and Resolutions

Consent Agenda:

Mr. Byrne made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. LaGesse seconded the motion. Mr. Clark, County Clerk, read the items into the record. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 21 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

•Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer's Salary (207)

•Polling Place Change - Aroma Precinct #1 from CR Auto Group to the Eastridge Church of the Nazarene (208)

•Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement (209)

•Appointment of Steven E. Coy to the Ethics Commission (210)

•Reappointment of Glenn Ginder as Commissioner for the B. M. Lewis Drainage District (211)

•Reappointment of Anthony Langlois to the Canavan Drainage District Board (212)

•Reappointment of Richard Hoekstra to the Claussen Creek Drainage District Board (213)

•Reappointment of Michael Lambert to the Exline Drainage District (214)

•Reappointment of Jeffrey M. O'Connor to the Gar Creek Drainage District Board (215)

•Reappointment of Jerald W. Hoekstra to the Little Beaver Special Drainage District (216)

•Reappointment of Duane L. Ferris to the McGillivray Special Drainage District (217)

•Reappointment of Richard Hansen as Commissioner to the Minnie Creek Drainage District (218)

•Reappointment of John Keigher to the Rockville Drainage District No. 1 Board (219)

•Reappointment of Ronald Bever to the Rockville Drainage District No. 1 Board (220)

•Reappointment of Brent Langman to the Snake Creek Drainage District (221)

•Reappointment of Larry Leriger to the Union Drainage District Board No. 2 (222)

•Reappointment of Edward Van Drunen to the Union Drainage District No. 2 Board (223)

•Reappointment of James LaMotte to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Merit Commission (224)

•Reappointment of Jerry Huot to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Merit Commission (225)

Other Business:

Openings

There is one opening on the Kankakee County Board of Health

There are two openings on the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission

There are six openings on Board of Examiners & Appeals (Engineer, Architect, Commercial Contractor, Residential Contractor, Electrician, and Plumber)

There is one opening on the Joe Benes Drainage District

There is one opening on the Manteno Drainage District No. 3

There is one opening on the Manteno Drainage District No. 9

There is one opening on the St. Anne Fire Protection District

Old Business - None

New Business -

Mrs. Parker stated the Animal Welfare Advocacy Committee had a resignation and an opening was available. The vacancy would be formally announced at the Community Service meeting.

Mr. Snipes responded to Mr. Yates’ public commentary regarding the interview process and suggested the board inquire about the Veterans Assistance Commission's hiring practice to ensure compliance with the EEOC. Mr. Wheeler stated all this board was able to do was enact a levy by statute to support the VAC. Mr. Rowe stated any allegations involving EEOC matters need to be filed through the EEOC.

Mr. Clark gave a closing speech on his retirement as County Clerk. Mr. Clark thanked family and friends for their unwavering support. He expressed his appreciation for many people in county government who had helped him when he first took office and continued to do so over the years. He expressed that he had always tried to complete his responsibilities to the best of his ability, and after 32 years of service, wanted to spend more time with family and work in other areas of interest.

Adjournment:

Mr. LaGesse made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 a.m. Mr. Snipes seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/20171222111731a.pdf