Kankakee Times

Kankakee County Board met Oct. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois, held pursuant to the adjourned meeting of September 8, 2020 was called to order at 9:00 a.m., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Payton delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present, either in person or via Zoom:

Mr. Hess, Mrs. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Liehr, Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Peters, Mr. Payton, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Fairfield, Ms. Haas, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Smith, Mr. Swanson, Ms. Zuccollo, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Miller, Mr. Long, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Wheeler

Members Absent - Mr. Tholen, Ms. Dunbar

Quorum - Present

Public Commentary - None

Certificates of Appreciation - None

Presentation

Mr. Andrews, Maintenance Director, gave a presentation on the 2020 Building and Grounds recap.

Mr. Wheeler explained the CURE Grant Submission in which the Kankakee County Finance Department was selected as a “Best Practice” example by Crowe LLP. Mr. Wheeler gave the email address localcure@crowe.com for more information on Grant monies.

Executive Session

Mr. Payton made a motion to enter executive session at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of Imminent Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11). Mrs. Polk seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to O nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Kerkstra made the motion to exit executive session at 9:44 a.m. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

Minutes of the Last Meeting

The minutes of the September 8, 2020 was submitted to the County Board for approval. The reading of the minutes was waived. Mr. Miller made a motion to accept the minutes. Mrs. Parker seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with aye.

Claims Committee Report

A motion to approve the claims reports from August 2020 were made by Mr. Hunter and seconded by Mr. Hess. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Department Reports

The department reports were read and accepted on the motion of Mr. Byrne and seconded by Mrs. Polk. Motion carried unanimously with aye.

1. County Collector's Monthly Report for August 2020, 

2. County Treasurer's Monthly Report for August 2020 

3. Coroner's Monthly Reports for August 2020 

4. Coroner's Monthly Receipts for August 2020 

5. Circuit Clerk's Monthly Reports for August 2020 

6. Recorder's Monthly Report for August 2020 

7. County Clerk's Monthly Report for August 2020 

8. Animal Control's Monthly Reports for August 2020 

9. Monthly Resolution List for October 2020

Committee Presentations and Resolutions 

Community Services - Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Mrs. Parker made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Ordinance Creating Section 10 16 of the Kankakee County Code – Reckless Dog Owner (118). Mr. Sirois seconded the motion. Mrs. Parker explained the resolution. Mr. Snipes wanted the third Whereas to read recommend the adoption of Section 10.16. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Finance

Mr. Byrne made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Kankakee County Renewal of Perspective Ltd Employee Assistance Program as the Carrier for the County of Kankakee for a One Year Contract (119). Mrs. Polk seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to o nays. Motion carried.

Mrs. Peters made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairman or his Designee to Sign an Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for Medical Insurance for Kankakee County Employees and officials Who Qualify for Medical Insurance (120). Mr. Wheeler explained the resolution. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to O nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Ekhoff made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Discussion and Motion to Authorize the County Board Chairman or his designee to sign a Two-Year Agreement with Delta Dental for Dental Insurance for Kankakee County Employees and Officials Who Qualify for Dental Insurance (121). Mr. Liehr seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to O nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Dunnill made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairman or his Designee to Sign an Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for Vision Coverage for Kankakee County Employees and Officials Who Qualify for Vision Benefits (122). Mr. Snipes seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to O nays. Motion carried.

Mrs. Polk made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Health Spending Account (HSA) Contributions (123). Mrs. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS 

Openings

There are three openings on the Manteno No. 9 Drainage District There is one opening on the Momence and Yellowhead Drainage District No. 1 

There are three openings on the Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No. 1 

There is one opening on the Raymond Drainage District 

There is one opening on the Spring Creek Drainage District 

There is one opening on the Union Drainage District No. 2 

There is one opening on the Yellowhead & Washington Union Drainage District No. 2 

There is one opening on the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Veterinarian) 

There are three openings on the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission 

There is one opening on the Historic Preservation Commission 

There is one opening on the Essex Township Fire Protection District 

There is one opening on the Kankakee Township Fire Protection District

OLD BUSINESS -

Mr. Wheeler stated that the October Finance Committee meeting's date changed to October 27th. Thursday, November 19th the Finance Committee meeting would be held at 9:00 a.m. and Executive Committee meeting would start after the Finance Committee meeting.

NEW BUSINESS -

Mr. Hunter made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Authorizing the Placement of ShotSpotter Sensors on Kankakee County Buildings (124). Mr. Byrne seconded the motion. Mr. Kinzinger stated he would like a requirement in the document that they would repair the surface if or when that equipment was removed. Mr. Wheeler stated he would email them with the addendum. Motion carried unanimously with aye.

Mr. Liehr made the motion to waive the reading and approve the resolution Motion to Approve Request for Proposals for the Collection Site of County E-Waste Program. Mr. Fetherling seconded the motion. Mr. Wheeler explained the resolution. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 25 ayes to O nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Wheeler stated he would be moving out of county board district #15 on November 6th in which would be his last day on the board.

Mr. Snipes mentioned NACO and completing his 12-week intense leadership course. He stated they have two scholarships available to cover tuition.

Mr. Hunter mentioned the Hippocrates free clinic and reaching out to local hospitals to address some of the particular needs.

Mr. Hunter wanted to know about the status report on the Land Bank issue and NPO project on Hobbie Avenue. Mr. Wheeler stated the NPO project was still going through their engineering on that and possibly hear something at the end of the month. Mr. Wheeler stated the Land Bank was still waiting for the City of Kankakee to change the name they originally agreed on.

Adjournment

Mr. Hess made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Mrs. Peters seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/october_cb_minutes.pdf