Kane County Forest Preserve District Commission Met March 9.
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 Chris Kious at 9:00 AM.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
President Kious asked Chief of Police Mike Gilloffo to lead the pledge.
III. Roll Call
Commissioner Ron Ford Present*
Commissioner Dale Berman Present*
Commissioner Michelle Gumz Present*
Commissioner Mavis Bates Present*
Commissioner David Brown Present
Commissioner Kenneth Shepro Present* (Arrived in person @ 9:38 a.m.)
Commissioner Cherryl Strathmann Present*
Commissioner Vern Tepe Present
Commissioner Deborah Allan Present*
Commissioner Mark Davoust Present*
Commissioner Drew Frasz Present
Commissioner Mo Iqbal Present*
Commissioner Michael Kenyon Present
President Chris Kious Present
Commissioner Tom Koppie Present
Commissioner Bill Lenert Present
Commissioner John Martin Present
Commissioner Myrna Molina Present*
Commissioner Jarett Sanchez Present
Commissioner Monica Silva Present*
Commissioner Steve Weber Present
Commissioner Barbara Wojnicki Present
Commissioner Clifford Surges Present (In person @ 9:48 a.m.) Commissioner Anita Lewis Absent
Others Present:
Exec. Dir. Meyers; Auditor Wegman; Cir. Clerk Barreiro*; CFO Stanish & staff Petschke*; Dir. of NRM Haberthur* & staff Rodeghero*; Chief of Planning Anderson Jr*.; Dir. of Comm. Affairs
Metanchuk*; Dir. of HR Yee; Dir. of Public Safety & Chief of Police Gilloffo; Attorney Hodge & Kinnally; Forest Preserve Foundation Vice Chair Becky Gilliam*; Recording Secretary Figliozzi; KCIT Peters, Thompson.
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
None.
V. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes of February 9, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michelle Gumz, Commissioner SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dale Berman, Commissioner SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges |
Chairman of the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation Davoust presented a PowerPoint presentation covering background information, the mission statement of the non-profit organization and its early accomplishments. Davoust promoted the Blanding's Turtle Protection “Adopt-a-Turtle” program and the 2020 native plant sale.
Vice President of the Kane Forest Foundation and Annual Plant Sale Committee Chair, Becky Gilliam provided information on the native plant sale and proceeds. Last year 2020 was originally planned as an in-person sale, however due to the pandemic, sales turned to online ordering. With that, the foundation sold 1,282 plants and raised more than $4,200. The efforts of the plant sale will showcase a native prairie and oak tree planting at the corner of Rout 31 and Fabyan Parkway within the Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva which will be planted shortly. This year 2021, sales are online only and will run through April 15. Pick up day will be May 1st at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. Plans for this year’s proceeds will go to fish-stocking efforts at various preserves in Kane County.
DISCUSSION: Exec. Dir. Meyers noted that the Foundation Board had put together and categorized certain projects for contributors to direct their funds, such as the Adopt-a-Turtle program, or restoration efforts, etc. The Board prioritizes these special projects and without the funding from the Foundation these projects and programs cannot happen. Gilliam emphasized the funding received from this year’s plant sale will be allocated to restocking the waters with fish.
Commissioner Allan asked about special seed mixes bordering farmsteads. Dir. of NRM via zoom responded that the edge of field conservation processes include low diversity mixes that are more resistant to climate change and farming practices. The hedging restoration is done with the concept of different kinds of population of species moving north and south due to farming.
VIII. Bids and Proposals
FP-R-21-03-2863 Resolution Authorizing Vanguard Brokerage Extension for Electrical Services
This resolution authorized the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to utilize Vanguard for procurement once again, seeking to lock in a set price for electrical services to achieve substantial savings in electrical costs and desires to extend its agreement with Vanguard Energy Services, LLC through December 31, 2022, including (3) 1-year options. The District has contracted Vanguard Energy Services, LLC for electrical service provided through bulk pricing at discount through its electrical supply broker Vanguard, as part of the County of Kane procurement of same, beginning in 2015 and continuing until December 31, 2020. Additionally, approval provides authority to the Executive Director to execute contract for usage.
DISCUSSION: None.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Commissioner SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges |
FP-R-21-03-2864 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Geneva at Kane County Event Center for a Water Main Easement
This resolution authorizes an agreement with the City of Geneva for a 10-foot wide “Grant of Water Main Easement” over the existing City of Geneva’s water main on District owned stadium property. This easement is necessary to memorialize the existing water main location and provide the City of Geneva and the Forest Preserve District assurances of its maintenance and required responsibilities.
DISCUSSION: None.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Steve Weber, Commissioner SECONDER: John Martin, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges |
FP-R-21-03-2865 Resolution Approving a Contract Extension Amendment to the Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the
Fox River Trail Tunnel and Trail Project at Raymond Street in Elgin
This resolution approves a contract extension amendment for the Fox River Trail Tunnel and Trail Project under the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) line and trail connection at Raymond Street. The construction process of the project has taken longer than anticipated, whereby this extension of
contract is required per the term noted in the IDOT agreement with the District as expiring May 26, 2020. IDOT is requiring the District approve an extension of contract from May 26, 2020 to October 31, 2021 through an Amendment to Extend, an Affidavit to Extend and a Modification Affidavit.
DISCUSSION: None.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Commissioner SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Commissioner SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges |
XII. Communications
Exec. Dir. Meyers promoted the Forest Preserve Foundation native plant sale. The online sales will continue through April 15th, 2021. Pick up day for orders will be May 1st, 2021 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. Commissioner Allan requested Kane Forest Preserve Foundation Annual Update presentation to be made available on the website. (Surges arrived in person at 9:48 a.m.)
XIII. President's Comments
President Kious expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all women in honor of International Women's Day.
XIV. Department Reports for February 2021
| RESULT: PLACED ON FILE BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Commissioner SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cliff Surges, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis |
The meeting adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
| RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Commissioner SECONDER: John Martin, Commissioner AYES: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Mavis Bates, David Brown, Kenneth C. Shepro, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Anita Lewis |
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