Kane County County Development Committee met March 20.
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 Late 10:02 am
Theresa Barreiro Board Member Present
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. member Gillam, Sanchez & staff Nagel; Finance staff Waggoner; Development Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Berkhout, Farruggia; Environmental/Water Resources Dir. Anderson & staff Wollnik; KDOT staff Rickert, Benda, Zakosek; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
Seconder: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
Ayes: Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
Absent: Margaret Auger
3. Monthly Financials
Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported in the General Fund the Development Dept. has been trending slightly over the recommended amount for this time of the year. Development staff will review their funds to make sure everything is in line. Finance will continue to monitor and work with them. Special Revenue overages have been reviewed, (Auger arrives @ 10:02 a.m.) they are not an area of concern at this time.
4. Public Comment
None
5. Building & Zoning Division
A. Building & Zoning Report
None
B. Zoning Petitions
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff reviewed the following Zoning Petitions:
C. Petition No. 4439: Jeff Drendel
Dir. VanKerkhoff requested this petition be tabled for 60 days per staff’s recommendation.
Result: Tabled [Unanimous] Next: 5/15/2018 10:00 am
To: County Development Committee
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
D. Petition No. 4440: Campton United SC Holdings (PI Towers, LLC)
The petitioner is requesting a Special Use Permit in the F-District Farming for a private communications tower. There are no objectors. There was a motion to approve with the two stipulations noted.
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 4/10/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
Seconder: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
E. Petition No. 4443: Leroy Mueller, et ux
The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from F-District Farming to F-2 District - Agricultural related sales, service, processing, research, warehouse and marketing: with a Special Use for a landscaping business. The ZBA recommends approval. There are no objectors. Motion was approved with one stipulation noted.
Result: Moved Forward By Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 4/10/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Margaret Auger, Board Member
Seconder: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
F. Review of Building Permit Fees
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff noted at the last committee meeting he was given permission to have a discussion with Fiscal Choice Consulting to analyze permit fees. He received a quote of about $15,000. VanKerkhoff was then directed to request a quote to include the Health Department fees and other reviews relating to building permit fees. A revised scope in price came back at $26,125. He discussed the next steps. Kojzarek noted $30,000 had previously been allocated for this service. He felt since a review had not been done in 14 years they should move forward. There was a consensus amongst the Committee members for VanKerkhoff to proceed with the next steps as outlined.
G. Ordinance: Amending the Kane County Code, Chapter 10: Fireworks
This authorizes an ordinance amendment to the Kane County Code, Chapter 10: Fireworks for multi- event permits requiring all firework displays be concluded by 11:00 p.m.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 4/4/2018 9:00 am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Michael Kenyon, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President)
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
Ayes: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Thomas Smith, Kurt R. Kojzarek
H. Proposed Cable TV Franchise MetroNet
Dir. VanKerkhoff reminded the Committee that back in July of 2017 MetroNet introduced themselves as a new Kane County cable TV provider. He has been working with them on an agreement for the unincorporated areas of Kane County as well.
Kathy Schiller, External Affairs with MetroNet, shared an overview of the company noting they are a fiber optic organization that provides high-speed internet, television, and phone services. They are actively deployed in a three state region. They have local franchises in North Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and South Elgin. Representatives from MetroNet has been meeting with county staff for the last year and a half to discuss expanding into the unincorporated areas within Kane County.
Referencing a presentation not included in the agenda packet, Dir. VanKerkhoff reviewed a map of the proposed areas MetroNet would like to service. He felt they should negotiate a franchise area that would include St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Blackberry, Sugar Grove, and Aurora Townships. In the future, any expansion proposals will be handled as they are submitted. Brief discussion followed.
Dir. VanKerkhoff presented the following resolution:
I. Resolution: Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring Administrative Officer
This authorizes the Building and Zoning Department to hire and fill the existing vacancy for an Administrative Officer position with an annual salary between $27,000 - $34,000.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 3/28/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
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
6. Planning & Special Projects
The monthly report was included in the agenda packet. Dir. VanKerkhoff promoted the annual Fox River Summit on March 23. Exec. Planner Miller will be making a presentation at the event.
7. Subdivision
A. Subdivision Ordinance Land/Cash Annual Review Fiscal Year 2017
The Land/Cash report was included in the agenda packet. Dir. Anderson noted there are balances in the school and park areas, they will be notified of those balances. He presented the following for approval:
B. Approval: Highland Meadows Lots 8 and 12 Minor Adjustment (HM-18-01) Request an Abrogation of a Drainage and Utility Easement and Plat of Consolidation Parcels: 05-22-378-004 and 05-22-378- 005 Section 22, Plato Township
This approves the Highland Meadows Lots 8 and 12 minor adjustment (HM-18-01) request for an abrogation of a drainage and utility easement and plat of consolidation Parcels: 05-22-378-004 and 05-22-378-005 Section 22, Plato Township.
Result: Approved By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Michael Kenyon, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President)
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
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
None
11. Settlers Hill End Use Update
Environmental Dir. Anderson presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution: Designating an Authorized Representative for Settlers Hill Landfill and other Landfill Responsibilities
This approves the Director of the Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources as the "Principal Executive Officer" to be duly authorized to sign said documents related to reports, permits and other documents associated to the ownership of Settlers Hill Landfill and its adjacent properties.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 4/4/2018 9:00 am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
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
12. New Business
None
13. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Margaret Auger, Board Member
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman)
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: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
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 10:36 am.
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