Kankakee Times

Kankakee County Board met June 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois held June 10, 2025 pursuant to the adjourned meeting of September 10, 2024 was called to order at 9:00am., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand. Ms. Amber Turner 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. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter, Ms. Foster, Ms. Andrade, Ms. Armer-Irps, Mr. Ashcraft, Ms. Munday, Ms. Turner (Kan), Mr. Marion, Mr. Lowey, Ms. Turner (Mom), Mr. Crutcher, Dr. Nims, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand

Members Absent – Mr. Tholen, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Long, Mr. Smith, Ms. Rittmanic-Emme

Quorum – Present

Mr. Lowey made a motion to allow Mr. Fetherling to attend remotely. A second was made by Mr. Crutcher. Motion carried by voice vote.

Public Commentary – None

Vacancy Appointments/Resignations – None

Proclamation – A proclamation was read declaring June 10, 2025 as Alexis McCullough Day in Kankakee County. A motion was made by Ms. Turner to approve the motion. Dr. Polk seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.

Presentation – Alexis McCullough gave a presentation on the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Project. Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas presented Alexis with a Certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Certificate of Appreciation – The following were recognized for their service in Kankakee County: Amanda Appell, 25 years; Misty Bright, 25 years; Mike Downey, 40 years.

Minutes of Last meeting – The minutes of last meeting were submitted to the County Board for approval. The reading of the minutes was waived. Mr. Hunter made the motion to accept the minutes. Ms. Turner (Kan) seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.

Claims Committee Reports – A motion to approve the claims for March 2025 and April 2025 were made by Mr. Lowey and seconded by Mr. Marion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Department Reports –

The Department reports were read and accepted on the motion of Mr. Dunnill and seconded by Ms. Munday. Motion carried by voice vote.

1. County Collector’s Report – February, March and April 2025

2. County Treasurer’s Report – February, March and April 2025

3. Recorder’s Monthly Reports for April 2025

4. County Clerk’s Monthly Report for April 2025

5. Coroner’s Monthly Reports for April 2025

6. Coroner’s Monthly Receipts for April 2025

7. Circuit Clerk’s Monthly Reports for April 2025

8. Animal Control’s Monthly Reports for April 2025

9. Monthly Resolution List for April and May

Committee Presentations and Resolutions –

Consent Agenda:

Mrs. Parker made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Crutcher seconded the motion. Mr. Hendrickson, County Clerk, read the items into the record. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

• Reappointment of Jessica Andrade to the I-KAN Joint Education Committee (78)

• Reappointment of Christopher Curtis to the Will-Kankakee Regional Development Authority (79)

• Reappointment of Ira Sneed to the Kankakee Regional Planning Commission (80)

• Reappointment of Michael Maloney to the Kankakee Regional Planning Commission (81)

• Reappointment of Rick Manuel to the Kankakee Regional Planning Commission (82)

• Reappoint of Dawn Landwehr to the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission (83)

• Reappointment of Jane Schwark to the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission (84)

• Reappointment of Kathleen Slavin to the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission (85)

• Reappointment of Jane Johnson to the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission (86)

• Reappointment of Matthew Olszewski to the Kankakee Regional Land Bank (87)

• Reappointment of Joseph Nugent to the Kankakee Regional Land Bank (88)

• Appointment of Linda Fogarty to the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission (89)

• Appointment of Sean Barry to the Grant Park Fire Protection District (90)

• Appointment of Angela Morrey to the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority (92)

• Resignation of Cecil Loggins as Member of the Kankakee County Housing Authority (93)

• Resignation of Shari Ebert as Member of the Historic Preservation Commission (94)

• Amending the Resolution #2024-12-10-180-Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign and Agreement with Elara for the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services (95)

• Adoption of the Updated Kankakee County Policy and Procedure Manual – Expense/Travel Reimbursement (96)

• Declaration & Disposal of Surplus Equipment for the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department (97)

Mr. Lowey made a motion to remove the Resolution of the Appointment of Michael Bossert to the Kankakee County Board of Review (91) from the Consent Agenda and be considered separately. Motion was approved by Mrs. Webber and seconded by Mr. Miller. Motion was carried by a roll call vote with 21 ayes and 1 nay (Lowey).

Finance –

Mr. Ashcraft made a motion to approve the following resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman or his Designee to Renew the Aggregation Agreement for Electric Load (98). Mr. Lowey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Highways, Waterways, and Buildings –

Mr. Dunnill made a motion to approve the following resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation and Appropriation Matching Tax Funds for Resurfacing County Highway 41 (99). A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Carrico made a motion to approve the following resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign an Engineering Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. and Appropriate County Bridge Funds to Design a Bridge Replacement on County Highway 37 in Otto & Aroma Townships (100). Mr. Marion seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Mr. Carrico made a motion to approve the following resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign Agreement for County Engineer’s Salary (101). Mrs. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Openings:

• One opening on the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Shelter Community Representative)

• Two openings on the Historic Preservation Commission (Architect & Historian)

• Three openings on the Regional Planning Commission

• One opening on the Kankakee County Board of Health (Dentist)

• One opening on the Kankakee County Housing Authority (Tenant)

• One opening on the Kankakee Regional Land Bank

• One opening on the Kankakee Valley Airport Authority

• Two openings on the Cabery Area Fire Protection District

• Two openings on the Pilot Township Fire Protection District

• One opening on the St. Anne Fire Protection District

• One opening on the Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District #1

• One opening on the Grinnell Special Drainage District

• One opening on the Manteno Drainage District #9

• Three openings on the Manteno Drainage District #6

• One opening on the Spring Creek Drainage District

• One opening on the B.M. Lewis Drainage District

• One opening on the Claussen Park Drainage District

• One opening on the Momence and Yellowhead Drainage District #1

• Three openings on the Board of Health (One County Board Member & 2 At Large)

• One opening on the University of Illinois Extension

Old Business –

New Business –

Ms. Turner (Mom) made a motion for the following resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign an agreement with Government Business Systems Inc. for County Clerk New Voter Registration System Software License and Maintenance Service (102). Mrs. Webber seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 21 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.

Executive –

At 9:45 am Mr. Lowey made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the matter of Pending Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2 © (11) and Review of the Executive Session Minutes – ILCS 120/2 © (21). A second was made by Mr. Dunnill. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes to 0 nays. A motion to exit Executive Session was made by Mr. Lowey at 9:52 am, with a second by Mr. Hess.

Adjournment –

Mr. Hess made a motion at 9:55 a.m. to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Turner (Kan) seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.

https://www.k3county.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102025-2197