Kane County Forest Preserve, Executive Committee met March 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
I. Call to Order
The Forest Preserve Executive Committee meeting was held Friday, March 2, 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 President Michael Kenyon at 8:30 am.
Members Present:
Attendee Name: Status:
Commissioner Deborah Allan Present
Commissioner Margaret Auger Present
Commissioner Theresa Barreiro Present
Commissioner Brian Dahl Absent
President Pro Tem Mark Davoust Present
Commissioner Drew Frasz Present
Commissioner Rebecca Gillam Present
Commissioner John Hoscheit Absent
President Michael Kenyon Present
Secretary Philip Lewis Absent
Commissioner Thomas Smith Absent
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, Police Chief, Jerry Hodge, Attorney, Ellen J. Maglio, Recording Secretary
II. Approval of Minutes from February 2, 2018
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Ayes: Mark Davoust, Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes) None.
IV. Presentation and Approval of Bills and Commissioner Per Diem from January 2018
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 am
Mover: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
V. Finance and Administration
A. Presentation and Approval of Recommended Investment Policy Modifications
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 am
Mover: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Seconder: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
B. Presentation and Approval of the Surplus Vehicle and Equipment List
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 am
Mover: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
VI. Land Acquisition
A. Resolution for Land Acquisition in Batavia Township 2 Acres
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 am
Mover: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith, Barbara Wojnicki
B. Resolution for Land Acquisition in Plato Township 10 Acres
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith, Barbara Wojnicki
C. Resolution for Land Acquisition in St. Charles Township 18 Acres
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
Seconder: Theresa Barreiro, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith, Barbara Wojnicki
D. Resolution for Land Acquisition in St. Charles Township 60 Acres
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith, Barbara Wojnicki
E. Resolution for Land Acquisition in Sugar Grove Township 10 Acres
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Theresa Barreiro, Commissioner
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith, Barbara Wojnicki
A. Presentation and Approval of an Agreement with the DuPage County Forest Preserve District for Mussel Propagation Project
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
B. Presentation and Approval of Change Order #2 for Services from Williams Architects for the Natural Resources Facility
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
C. Presentation and Approval of a Change Order for Services from Gewalt Hamilton Associates for the Fabyan Bridge Project
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
D. Presentation and Approval of a Contract with Patrick Engineering for Phase II Engineering
Services for the Great Western Trail /CMAQ Grant Project
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
E. Presentation and Approval of a Bid for Herbicide Control of Wild Chervil at Lone Grove, Meissner Corron and the Bowes Creek Forest Preserves
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
Seconder: Theresa Barreiro, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
F. Presentation and Approval of a Bid for Garlic Mustard Control at Bliss Woods, Johnson's Mound, Lone Grove, and Freeman Kame Forest Preserves
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Seconder: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
G. Presentation and Approval of a Bid for Reforestation at the Helm Woods, Dick Young, and Freeman Kame Forest Preserves
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
H. Presentation and Approval of Two RTP Grant Submissions for the Fox River Watertrail Project at the Buffalo Park Forest Preserve and the Interpretive Trail and Signage Project at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Margaret Auger, Commissioner
Seconder: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
I. Presentation and Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove Township and the Sugar Grove Park District for the Blackberry Creek Bridge Project at the Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
To: Forest Preserve Commission 3/13/2018 9:00 Am
Mover: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
VIII. New or Unfinished Business
IX. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contracts, Litigation and Personnel
Result: Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Mark Davoust, President Pro Tem
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Commissioner
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
X. 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. It should be perfect weather for good sap running.
The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is Thursday, March 15 at the Riverside Banquets. All Commissioners are invited to attend. More information and RSVP to HR Staff.
XI. President's Comments None.
XII. Reports
A. Bond Investment Analysis for January 2018
B. Revenue Expense Report Through January 2018
C. Cash & Investment Report Through January 2018
Result: Placed On File By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Theresa Barreiro, Commissioner
Seconder: Mark Davoust, President Pro-Tem
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki
Absent: Brian Dahl, John Hoscheit, Philip Lewis, Thomas Smith
XIII. Adjournment
Michael Kenyon, Chairman
Forest Preserve Executive Committee
Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Adjournment until: Friday, April 6, 2018 at 8:30 am
Forest Preserve District Administration Offices
1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva, Illinois
http://kanecountyil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=2051&Inline=True
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