Kane County Forest Preserve District Commission met March 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
The Forest Preserve District Commission meeting was held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 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 President Pro-Tem Mark Davoust
III. Roll Call
Commissioner Deborah Allan Late
Commissioner Theresa Barreiro Present
Commissioner Mark Davoust Present
Commissioner Drew Frasz Present
Commissioner Matt Hanson Present
Commissioner Barbara Hernandez Absent
Commissioner John Hoscheit Late
Commissioner Mo Iqbal Present
President 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, Chief of Planning & Operations
Laurie Metanchuk, Director of Community Affairs
John Goreth, Director of Operations
Tracey Smith, Director of HR
Mike Gilloffo, Director of Public Safety
Chuck Misner, Safety and Wellness Coordinator
Caitlin Rodeghero, Administrative Specialist
Jerry Hodge, Attorney
Ellen J. Maglio, Executive Assistant/Recording Secretary
Jesse Kinsland, PDRMA Risk Management Consultant
7 - 4H Member Students representing from area schools.
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes) None.
V. Presentations
Presentation of Plaque to the District from PDRMA (Park District Risk Management Association) for the Outstanding Results of the 2018 Loss Control Review
Chuck Misner, Safety and Wellness Coordinator reported that the Loss Control Review is a comprehensive self-evaluation of the organization. He coordinates with the other Departments, gathering information and other data to compile into the report then submitted to our risk management/insurance agency, PDRMA. He then introduced Jesse Kinsland, our Risk Management Consultant. Mr. Kinsland reviewed the program and benefits. He also commended the Staff and Commission, giving the high praise that the District has achieved a score of 99.7% and is in an elite and distinguished group of agencies that have achieved over 92% on this review. He also commented on the committed and passionate culture of staff at the District.
Presentation of the Kane Forest Notify Mobile App
Director of the Community Affairs Department, Laurie Metanchuk gave a brief overview of the newly introduced mobile app named Kane Forest Notify. This is a program that allows citizens who observe safety concerns or other issues within the preserves or on the trail systems to in real time report the issue. Staff is notified and will then take action and respond back to the initiating party. The app is available for both Android and Apple devices and a link is available on the website.
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes from February 11, 2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Commissioner
AYES: Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit
VII. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem for February 2019
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Davoust, Commissioner
SECONDER: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
AYES: Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit
VIII. Land Acquisition
FP-R-19-03-2699 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Lands by Gift from the Edwards Family
Located in Plato Township
In late 2017, Don Edwards donated his 24-acre property in Plato Township to the Forest Preserve District. Mr. Edwards’ late wife Helen Thom Edwards was a citizen conservationist and a lover of nature. The two spent years carefully protecting and preserving this heavily wooded lot that includes Stony Creek. Stony Creek connects to both Bowes Creek and Otter Creek. Freshwater mussels are present, an indication of the waterway’s quality. The District plans to recognize the Edwards family with a historical sign at the site, as well as trails named for both Don and Helen.
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
SECONDER: Monica Silva, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
FP-R-19-03-2700 Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of the Siljestrom Property in Plato Township
Land Acquisition of the Siljestrom Property in Plato Township, adjacent to the Bowes Creek Woods Forest Preserve, 23 acer parcel bordering Bowes Creek Woods Forest Preserve to the south east.
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner
SECONDER: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
FP-R-19-03-2701 Resolution Authorizing Land Acquisition of the Knierim Property in Sugar Grove Township
Land Acquisition adjacent to the Bliss Woods Forest Preserve, 21.94 acre parcel bordering
Bliss Woods Forest Preserve to the south east and north of KaDeKa Road.
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
SECONDER: Theresa Barreiro, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
FP-R-19-03-2702 Resolution Authorizing Land Acquisition of the Tower Hill Road Tax Sale Parcel in Rutland Township
Land Acquisition of Kane County Tax Sale Property in Rutland Township, adjacent to the Freeman Kame Forest Preserve,.03 parcel along railroad and roadway adjoining Freeman Kame Forest Preserve. Currently available through the Kane County’s tax sale program.
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Koppie, Commissioner
SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
IX. Bids and Proposals
FP-R-19-03-2703 Resolution Authorizing the 3rd Year Option with Lauterbach & Amen LLP
The Commission awarded Lauterbach & Amen, LLP with a three-year contract for fiscal years 2014 through 2016. The District also included the option within the RFP to extend the contract for up to an additional 3 years and has exercised the first two option years for fiscal years’ 2017 & 18. For fiscal year 2019, Lauterbach & Amen would increase the pricing from $25,000 to $25,600 for the standard audit and from $3,300 to $3,400 for a single audit (if required).
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Davoust, Commissioner
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
FP-R-19-03-2704 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with V3 Companies Inc., for the Muirhead Springs Wetland Mitigation Project
District Staff has continued to proceed through the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) process to create a wetland mitigation bank at the Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve. The next step is to select a consultant to provide professional services for the creation of a Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI) in accordance with the Final Rule for Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources and the Interagency Coordination Agreement (ICA) on Mitigation Banking. The MBI document will contain the required twelve essential elements as set forth in the associated regulations. The RFP was advertised and provided to twenty-one (21) consulting firms of which four (4) responded. Staff evaluated the proposals submitted and concurred that V3 Companies Inc. was the most qualified firm to complete the project.
The approval by the US Army Corps of Engineers of the MBI and the ICA will conclude this preliminary engineering phase with V3. The District will then be authorized to sell credits up to 30% of the approved wetland area.
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Commissioner
SECONDER: Chris Kious, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
FP-R-19-03-2705 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Forest Preserve District Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
In 2013, the District began using an on-line auction house to dispose its surplus vehicles and equipment with good results.
DISCUSSION: None.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
SECONDER: John Martin, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
X. Communications
The Volunteer Recognition Dinner will be held on March 21 5:30-9:30pm at the Riverside Banquets in Geneva. Commissioners are welcome. It is a wonderful way to acknowledge the great contribution our 300+ volunteers make to the District.
XI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contracts, Litigation, and Personnel None.
XII. President's Comments None.
XIII. Department Reports from February 2019
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Penny Wegman, Commissioner
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
XIV. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
SECONDER: Penny Wegman, Commissioner
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, 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
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez
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