Kane County Forest Preserve District Commission met Dec. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
The Forest Preserve District Commission meeting was held Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134. The meeting was opened by President Michael Kenyon at 9:00 AM.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by Commissioner Myrna Molina.
III. Roll Call
Commissioner Deborah Allan Present
Commissioner Theresa Barreiro Present
Commissioner Mark Davoust Present
Commissioner Drew Frasz Present
Commissioner Matt Hanson Present
Commissioner Barbara Hernandez Late
Commissioner John Hoscheit Present
Commissioner Mo Iqbal Present
Commissioner Michael Kenyon Present
Commissioner Chris Kious Present
Commissioner Tom Koppie Present
Commissioner Bill Lenert Present
Commissioner Anita Lewis Present
Commissioner John Martin Present
Commissioner Myrna Molina Present
Commissioner Jarett Sanchez Present
Commissioner Douglas Scheflow Present
Commissioner Monica Silva Present
Commissioner Susan Starrett Present
Commissioner Clifford Surges Present
Commissioner Angela Thomas Present
Commissioner Steve Weber Present
Commissioner Penny Wegman Present
Commissioner Barbara Wojnicki Present
Others Present:
Monica Meyers, Executive Director
Ken J. Stanish, Chief Financial Officer
Ben Haberthur, Director of Natural Resource Management
Ken Anderson, Jr., Chief of Planning & Operations
Laurie Metanchuk, Director of Community Affairs
John Goreth, Director of Operations
Tracey Smith, Director of Human Resources
Mike Gilloffo, Director of Public Safety
Jerry Hodge, Attorney
Ellen J. Maglio, Recording Secretary
Caitlin Rodeghero, Administrative Specialist
Pat Kinnally, Attorney
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes) None.
V. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes from November 13, 2018
Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem for November 2018
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Davoust, Commissioner
SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
AYES:
VII. Election of Forest Preserve District President
A. Nomination of Temporary Chair
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, President
SECONDER: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
B. Nominations for Forest Preserve District President
1. Nomination for Mike Kenyon for President
A motion to nominate Michael Kenyon for President was made by Commissioner Davoust and 2nd by Commissioner Barreiro.
2. Nomination for Drew Frasz for President
A motion to nominate Drew Frasz for President was made by Commissioner Wojnicki and 2nd by Commissioner Surges.
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Wojnicki spoke to her nomination of Mr. Frasz stating that she is happy to nominate him and wanted to add that she has known him a long time and his love of the District is evident in his visit to each of the preserves. Commissioner Deb Allan spoke in favor of Mr. Kenyon stating that his tenure had been valued and that many accomplishments made. Mr. Frasz took a moment to thank everyone for the opportunity to be president and he humbly accepted the nomination. Mr. Kenyon then said a few words about how the District has the best staff and is run by an Executive Director second to none in the state. He is proud and happy to continue as the leader if it works out that way. Commissioner Molina added that she would like to see some improvements to the Natural Resources practices and would like to discuss a contract issue as well. Commissioner Sanchez stated that he was supporting Mr. Frasz because sometimes change is a good thing, but either way we have good leadership at the District. Commissioner Davoust added his support to Mr. Kenyon and spoke of his leadership, referencing his ability to take over for Mr. Hoscheit as president and that during the past years the District has grown and strives forward for excellence in customer service and dedication to the public.
C. Close Nominations for Forest Preserve District President
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
SECONDER: John Martin, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
D. Roll Call Vote
RESULT: PRESIDENT KENYON APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [17 TO 7]
KENYON: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman
FRASZ: Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Tom Koppie, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Barbara Wojnicki
VIII. Bids and Proposals
FP-R-18-12-2684
Resolution Accepting a Bid for Tree & Brush Removal at the Mill Creek Forest Preserve
IX. Land Acquisition
FP-R-18-12-2685
Resolution Authorizing a Revision to Resolution FP-R-18-03-2615 Authorizing the Contract with Patrick Engineering for Phase II Engineering Services for the Great Western Trail Extension / CMAQ Grant Project
IX. Land Acquisition
FP-R-18-12-2686
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Commissioner
SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
X. Ordinance FP-O-18-12-0553
Presentation and Approval of an Ordinance Abating the Tax Levied for 2018 to Pay Debt Service on the Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2016B
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Davoust, Commissioner
SECONDER: Douglas Scheflow, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
XI. Communications None.
XII. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contracts, Litigation, and Personnel None.
XIII. President's Comments
XIV. Officer and Committee Appointments
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Martin, Commissioner
SECONDER: Myrna Molina, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
XV. Departmental Reports from November 2018
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
XVI. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Penny Wegman, Commissioner
SECONDER: Myrna Molina, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki
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