Kane County County Development Committee met January 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Kojzarek called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:
Margaret Auger Board Member Present
Theresa Barreiro Board Member Late 10:07 am
Brian Dahl Board Member Present
Drew Frasz Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Present
Michael Kenyon Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Present
Bill Lenert Board Member Present
John Martin Vice Chair Present
Thomas Smith Board Member Present
Kurt R. Kojzarek Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. members Gillam, Sanchez, Wegman & staff Nagel; Finance staff Waggoner, Dobersztyn; Development Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Toth; Environmental/Water Resources Dir. Anderson & staff Wollnik, Mino; OCR Dir. Berger; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: December 19, 2017
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
Seconder: Brian Dahl, Board Member
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
Absent: Theresa Barreiro
3. Monthly Financials
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. They are in draft format due to closing out FY17. Finance staff Waggoner stated there are no FY18 budget concerns to report at this time. They have been working on finalizing FY17 everything is still on track.
4. Public Comment
None
5. Building & Zoning Division
Dir. VanKerkhoff shared information on some large projects that will be coming in over the next couple of months. They have been working with IT on improvements for the CityView building permit software.
A. Review of Building Permit Fees
Dir. VanKerkhoff reported they have begun their in-house review of other counties permit fees. The City of St. Charles has recently increased their fees. He should have more information for the committee to review next month. VanKerkhoff contacted the consulting team that did the mandated services to see if they could do a permit fee study and analysis. If the committee decides to move forward, the cost to do a detailed look would be not to exceed $15,000.
6. Planning & Special Projects
Dir. VanKerkhoff shared highlights from the monthly report included in the agenda packet.
A. Potential Kane County" Energy Efficiency Improvement" Development Fund Program - PACE
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation not included in the agenda packet, Dir. VanKerkhoff provided an overview of a presentation by Inland Green Capital on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program at the November Committee meeting. (Barreiro arrives @ 10:07 a.m.) PACE offers a financing option for commercial and multi-unit residential properties to fund energy efficient improvements. Program funding is through local and state governments and is permanently affixed to the property. VanKerkhoff shared a list of the types of improvements that can be made through the PACE. He discussed property owner benefits and options available for the county. He shared a list of the county's next steps. Kojzarek felt this topic should also be presented at the Energy and Environmental Committee before moving it forward. Brief conversation occurred.
7. Subdivision
Dir. Anderson presented the following adjustment for approval:
A. Minor Adjustment Request Prestbury Subdivision - Change a Portion of Hathaway Court to Hathaway Crescent Section 10 Sugar Grove Township (attached)
This authorizes a minor adjustment (PB-18-01) to change a portion of Hathaway Court to Hathaway Crescent Section 10, Sugar Grove Township in accordance with Section 19.143 Validity and Adjustment of the Kane County Subdivision Regulations.
Result: Approved By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Seconder: Margaret Auger, Board Member
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
8. Environmental Resources
None
9. Water Resources
None
10. Office of Community Reinvestment
Referencing a handout, Dir. Berger announced the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has awarded over $1.76M to Kane County Agencies to assist with the needs of the homeless population. Fourteen awards will be sent out for our area. They are expected to serve approximately 175 homeless individuals and families. Berger reported the county received an overall 8.1% increase over last year's award. Continuum of Care for Kane County will facilitate the distribution of the awards.
11. Settlers Hill End Use Update
Dir. Anderson presented the following resolutions:
A. Resolution: Approving Contract to Construct Cross Country Course at Settlers Hill Landfill
This executes an agreement with Curran Contracting Company, Crystal Lake, Illinois, for the construction of the Settlers Hill Cross Country Course. The contract shall not exceed the lump sum of $2,982,808.00 from Fund 651.670.670.50150 for Contractual/Consulting Services.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 1/31/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: John Martin, Vice Chair
Seconder: Michael Kenyon, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President)
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
B. Resolution: Authorizing Change Order for Additional Professional Services for Settlers Hill Cross Country Course Phase III Engineering
This executes a service rider to the agreement with Weaver for additional work in the amount of not to exceed $39, 500.00. Said expenses shall be charged to budget line 651.670.671.50150 for Contractual/Consulting Services.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 1/31/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: John Martin, Vice Chair
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
12. New Business
None
13. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
Seconder: Brian Dahl, Board Member
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
14. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
15. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Thomas Smith, Board Member
Seconder: Michael Kenyon, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President)
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
This meeting was adjourned at 10:34 am.
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