Kane County Forest Preserve Land Acquisition Committee met January 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
I. Call to Order
The Land Acquisition Committee meeting was held Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 8:30 am at the Administration Offices located at 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, IL 60134. The meeting was opened by Chairman Margaret Auger at 8:30 am.
Members Present:
Attendee Name: Status:
Chairman Margaret Auger Present
President ProTem Mark Davoust Present/Late
Commissioner Drew Frasz Present/Late
Commissioner John Hoscheit Present
President Michael Kenyon Present
Commissioner Kurt Kojzarek Present
Commissioner Bill Lenert Present
Commissioner John Martin Present
Commissioner Myrna Molina Absent
Commissioner Thomas Smith Present
Commissioner Angela Thomas Present
Commissioner Barbara Wojnicki Present
Others Present: Other Commissioners present: Barreiro, Dahl, Gillam, Lewis Staff present: Monica Meyers, Executive Director, Ken Stanish, Director of Finance, Jerry Culp, Director of Planning and Development, John Goreth, Director of Operations, Brittany Kovach, Community Affairs Specialist, Jerry Hodge, Attorney, Caitlin Rodeghero, Administrative Assistant, Ellen J. Maglio, Recording Secretary
II. Approval of Minutes from December 1, 2017
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: John Martin, Commissioner
Seconder: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Myrna Molina
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes) None.
IV. New or Unfinished Business
A. Presentation and Approval of Closed Session Minutes
Result: Approved By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Commissioner
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina
B. Presentation and Approval of Land Acquisition 60 Acres in St. Charles Township
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Executive Committee 2/2/2018 8:30 am
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina
C. Presentation and Approval of Land Acquisition 20 Acres in Blackberry Township
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Executive Committee 2/2/2018 8:30 am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Thomas Smith, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Thomas Smith
D. Presentation and Approval of Land Acquisition 110 Acres in Plato Township
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Executive Committee 2/2/2018 8:30 am
Mover: Thomas Smith, Commissioner
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina
E. Presentation and Approval of Land Acquisition 235 Acres in Plato Township
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Executive Committee 2/2/2018 8:30 am
Mover: John Hoscheit, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina
V. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contracts, Litigation and Personnel
Result: Moved To Enter Into Closed Session By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Seconder: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina
Closed Session from 8:33 AM until 9:12 am
Result: Motion To Exit Out Of Closed Session By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Mark Davoust, President Pro-Tem
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina
VI. Communications
The Conservation Foundation Winter Membership and Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 from 11:30 am-2:00 pm at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn. The District will be hosting a table. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to maglioellen@kaneforest.com
VII. Chairman's Comments: President Kenyon said that he attended the 2018 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference and found it very enjoyable and interesting. Margaret Auger and Rebecca Gillam also attended.
VIII. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Commissioner
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Myrna Molina Margaret Auger, Chairman Land Acquisition Committee
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