Kane County Forest Preserve District met Feb. 13.
Here is the provided minutes by the Commission:
I. Call to Order
The Forest Preserve Commission meeting was held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 9 a.m. at the County Board Room located at 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, IL 60134. The meeting was opened by President Michael Kenyon at 9 a.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Lead by Commissioner Margaret Auger
III. Roll Call
Members Present:
Attendee Name: Status:
Commissioner Deborah Allan Absent
Commissioner Margaret Auger Present
Commissioner Theresa Barreiro Late
Commissioner Brian Dahl Present
President Pro Tem Mark Davoust Absent
Commissioner Drew Frasz Present
Commissioner Rebecca Gillam Present
Commissioner Barbara Hernandez Present
Commissioner John Hoscheit Present
Commissioner Don Ishmael Present
President Michael Kenyon Present
Commissioner Kurt Kojzarek Present
Commissioner Bill Lenert Present
Secretary Philip Lewis Present
Commissioner John Martin Present
Commissioner Myrna Molina Present
Commissioner Jarett Sanchez Present
Commissioner Douglas Scheflow Absent
Commissioner Monica Silva Present
Commissioner Thomas Smith Absent
Commissioner Susan Starrett Late
Commissioner Angela Thomas Present
Commissioner Penny Wegman Present
Commissioner Barbara Wojnicki Present
Others Present:
Monica Meyers, Executive Director
Ken J. Stanish, Director of Finance
Ben Haberthur, Director of Natural Resources
Jerry Culp, Director of Planning and Development
Laurie Metanchuk, Director of Community Affairs
John Goreth, Director of Operations
Tracey Smith, Director of Human Resources
Mike Gilloffo, Director of Public Safety
Caitlin Rodeghero, Administrative Assistant
Brittany Kovach, Community Affairs Specialist
Patrick Chess, Restoration Ecologist
Jerry Hodge, Attorney
Ellen J. Maglio, Recording Secretary
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes) None.
V. Presentation of the 2017 Seed Harvest Report
Restoration Ecologist Patrick Chess made a presentation of the 2017 Seed Harvest Report.
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes from January 9, 2018
Result: Accepted [17 To 0]
Mover: John Martin, Commissioner
Seconder: Monica Silva, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
VII. Presentation and Approval of the Bills for January 2018
Result: Approved By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian Dahl, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
VIII. Land Acquisitions
FP-R-18-02-2599 Resolution Authorizing Land Acquisition of 63.23 Acres in Campton Township
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
FP-R-18-02-2600 Resolution Authorizing Land Acquisition of 74.21 Acres in Blackberry Township
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
FP-R-18-02-2601 Resolution Authorizing Land Acquisition of 110 Acres in Plato Township
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Seconder: Jarett Sanchez, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
IX. Bids
FP-R-18-02-2602 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four Propane Fueled Zero Turn Mowers for Use by the Operations Department
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Abstain: Philip Lewis
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett,Angela C Thomas
FP-R-18-02-2603 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Pickup Trucks and Two Dump Trucks for Use by the Operations Department through the State of Illinois
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Philip Lewis, Secretary
Seconder: Brian Dahl, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
FP-R-18-02-2604 Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Services to Repave the Parking Lot and Entrance Drive at the Fabyan Forest Preserve
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: John Martin, Commissioner
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
FP-R-18-02-2605 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Steel Shelter Kit for the Hampshire Forest Preserve
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
X. Agreement
FP-R-18-02-2606 Resolution Authorizing a Naming Rights, Signage, and Promotion Agreement with Northwestern Memorial Health Care and the Chicago Area Track and Field Organizing Committee for the Settler's Hill Cross Country Events Center
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: John Martin, Commissioner
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
XI. Intergovernmental Agreements
FP-R-18-02-2607 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the River Obstruction Removal Project
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: John Hoscheit, Commissioner
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
FP-R-18-02-2608 Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with KDOT for the Sub-Licensing Use of Software Program
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Brian Dahl, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
XII. Use Ordinance
FP-O-18-02-0545 Ordinance Approving Revisions to the General Use Regulation Ordinance
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian Dahl, Commissioner
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
XIII. New Business
FP-R-18-02-2609 Resolution Approving the 2018 Update to the 2015 Comprehensive Master Plan
Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: John Hoscheit, Commissioner
Seconder: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
XIV. Communications
Maple Sugaring Days will be March 3 and 4 at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve from 1-4 pm. This is a family friendly event celebrating spring. The Naturalists will teach how to tap a maple tree, conduct hikes and sample some pure local syrup. This is a free event.
XV. Executive Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contracts, Litigation, and Personnel None.
XVI. President's Comments
President Kenyon recognized Commissioner John Hoscheit, as the 2018 Chair for the IAPD board. Commissioner Hoscheit thanked everyone and commented that the cross country course on the landfill will be an asset for the City of Geneva, fulfilling the recreation promise made to the community and thanked Commissioner Martin and former Commissioner Mike Donahue for all of their bringing the project to fruition.
XVII. Reports: Department Reports
Result: Placed On File By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
Xviii. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Penny Wegman, Commissioner
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
President Michael Kenyon, Chairman
Forest Preserve Commission
Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Adjournment until: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 9 a.m.
Kane County Government Center, Building A
719 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellen J. Maglio
Ellen J. Maglio
Recording Secretary
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