Kane County Forest Preserve District Commission met Jan. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
The Forest Preserve District Commission meeting was held 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 Tom Koppie, District 9.
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 Present
Commissioner John Hoscheit Present
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, Tracey Smith, Director of Human Resources, Laurie Metanchuk, Director of Community Affairs, Jerry Hodge, Attorney, Ellen J. Maglio, Recording Secretary
Also present: Mr. Bill French, Mr. Scott Carter, Chaplain Mike Jones, Mr. Bob Froehlich, Sgt. William Glisson, and Officer Patti Bowker.
IV. In Memoriam: Officer Harold H. Carter, Jr.
Executive Director Meyers acknowledged that the District family will miss Harold and his friendly demeanor as well as his work ethic. He will be missed by all his coworkers and his family continues to be in our thoughts. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Officer Harold Carter and then a prayer was said by Chaplain Mike Jones.
V. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
VI. Presentation
BallPark Digest Honors Kane County Cougars for Commitment to Charity Award Executive Director Meyers presented Dr. Bob Froehlich with a certificate recognizing the Cougars' Foundation for their great charity work and spirit of giving back to our communities. Dr. Froehlich took a moment to thank the staff and commission for their spirit of cooperation with the Cougars organization. He then highlighted the growth the Cougars Foundation has had since 2014 and the ranking amongst the other minor league baseball charities. The Cougars have a ranking in the top 10 in charitable giving for 2018. This award was given by Ballpark Digest.com and the Cougars were selected among the 160 MiLB teams to receive this distinction and prestigious award. The Forest Preserve District is happy and proud to recognize this award as well as the partnership between the Cougars' organization and the District.
VII. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes from December 10, 2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Commissioner
SECONDER: Chris Kious, 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
VIII. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from November 2019
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Commissioner
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, 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
IX. New and Unfinished Business
A. Presentation and Approval of the Forest Preserve District's 2020 Committees Schedule
RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, 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
B. Presentation and Approval of the Closed Session Minutes through December 2019
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Commissioner
SECONDER: Penny Wegman, 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
FP-R-20-01-2766 Resolution Approving the 2020 Update of the 2015 Comprehensive Master Plan
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Myrna Molina, Commissioner
SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, 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. Communications
The Volunteer Recognition Dinner is upcoming and Maple Sugaring is planned for Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, from 12-3 p.m. at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles.
XI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contracts, Litigation, and Personnel None.
XII. President's Comments
President Kenyon stated that good things happen in Kane County and that everyone here is a part of that and should be proud to be part of it.
Forest Preserve District Commission Minutes January 14, 2020 XIII. Departmental Reports for December 2019
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theresa Barreiro, Commissioner
SECONDER: Penny Wegman, 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
XIV. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Hernandez, Commissioner
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
Michael Kenyon, Chairman Forest Preserve District Commission Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Adjournment until: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9:00 am
Kane County Government Center, Building A 719 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois
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