Kane County Development Committee met Aug. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:22 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| John Martin | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) | Present | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Absent | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
None.
4. Monthly Financials
The monthly financial reports were attached to the agenda for review. No report was made.
5. Building & Zoning Division
A. Building & Zoning Report
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff discussed recent severe weather, which included a tornado. He praised the expedient response by the Development Department and emergency responders in the assessment of damage. VanKerkhoff explained that one home near Burlington lost its roof due to the tornado and that there was extensive damage to the area. He reported that there were no injuries.. He noted an increase in film production locations throughout the county. He supported the continuation of filming in Kane County and the economic activity that it will bring. VanKerkhoff stated that a reopening plan has been drafted and submitted for approval for the Development Department. He noted with new Covid variants, full reopening to the public may be delayed. Member Frasz complimented the employees that assisted after the tornado. VanKerkhoff answered questions from the committee.
B. Zoning Petitions
1. PETITION NO. 4579: Robinson Family Trust (W.E. Mundy Landscaping)
Chairman Martin noted that speakers were present to address the Committee and answer questions.
Bernie Weiler, resident of 1770 Molitor Rd, Aurora, IL, stated that he was present representing Mundy Landscaping. He provided a brief background of the business, which has been in Kane County for the last 52 years. He stated that the business has grown substantially, and has been looking to establish a permanent location in an effort to stop renting. Weiler stated that the petition requests the zoning to be changed from farming to F-2 in order to accommodate the horticultural use that is planned by Mundy Landscaping. He described the three-acre site, stating that two acres will be used for planting materials for upcoming planting projects. He noted three current structures on the property, which will be removed. Weiler stated that a metal building will be erected to accommodate storage of equipment and office usage. He discussed the storage of equipment, which will be fenced in and screened by the existing trees. Weiler spoke on the amount of traffic leaving from the site. He noted that seven crews would leave the site each day within a one hour window in the morning and return in the evening. He spoke on the conditions that have been set by the Transportation Department and the Storm Water Management Department, which have been implemented into the plan. Weiler requested approval.
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff presented several photos of the proposed site. He stated that it has been planned for urban residential and mixed job creating uses. He discussed the neighboring land usage. VanKerkhoff provided a closer photo of the proposed site, plat of survey submitted with the petition, and site plan. He described the plan provided by Mundy Landscaping, which included a new building, enclosed yard for equipment, and planting areas. VanKerkhoff stated recommendations from the Water Resources Department and Division of Transportation. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval with the three recommended stipulations. He noted one objection coming from the City of Aurora, stating a three-quarter vote for approval. VanKerkhoff answered questions regarding the objection.
Weiler answered questions from the committee regarding the proposed area and the ongoing negotiations with the City of Aurora. Frasz showed support of Mundy Landscaping and the petition.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/14/2021 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Mike Giebel, a resident of 19 Pasadena Drive, Oswego, IL, 60543, addressed the Committee. He stated that he resides adjacent to the trucking company. Giebel provided several grievances, noting that Esparza has not met the terms from the original agreement from 2019. He stated that trucks are being parked on the East side of the property, the fence was not installed, work has been performed on the trucks outside, and the building was never erected, per the agreement. Giebel noted that even if the six-foot fence was installed, the trucks would still be visible. He requested that Esparza abides by the original agreement and that the requirements get finished.
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff presented slides that illustrated the requests. He stated that the Kane County Board had approved this petition with conditions. He discussed the special use zoning that had been approved. VanKerkhoff provided several photographs of the property location and the adjacent properties, such as the Pasadena Subdivision. He discussed the request of the petitioner for a shorter fence, which would be a minor adjustment to the approved site plan for zoning. The petitioner approached Kane County staff requesting approval for a six-foot fence due to limited availability of materials for an eight-foot fence. VanKerkhoff noted that the minor adjustment process to the sight plan would be needed, to provide the neighbors the opportunity to comment and give the Development Committee the decision of approval. He detailed the original site plan for the special use of the property and noted the items that have not been completed. VanKerkhoff stated that the vote will be to either approve the change to a six-foot fence or to deny the request, which would require the petitioner to install the eight-foot fence as originally designed. VanKerkhoff answered questions regarding the property usage and violations of the use that was granted.
Wojnicki inquired if all other conditions were completed. Water Resources Dir. Wollnik stated that the Storm Water permit was still open because the Village of Montgomery will be installing the pipe. She noted that the petitioner’s portion of the work has been complete. VanKerkhoff answered several questions from the Committee. He stated that uncompleted items and stipulations will be discussed with the petitioner.
| RESULT: FAILED BY ROLLCALL VOTE [0 TO 9] Next: 9/14/2021 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Vice Chair NAYS: John Martin, Dale Berman, David Brown, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious, Barbara Wojnicki |
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated the report was included in the agenda packet. No report was given.
7. Subdivision
None.
8. Environmental Resources
9. Water Resources
A. Drainage Project Presentation
B. Memory Lane Cost Share 2021-003
Water Resources Dir. Wollnik stated the Drainage Improvement Cost Share Project is located in unincorporated Dundee Township. She stated that a failed drain tile has caused surface flooding on three properties. She explained the project plan to replace the drain tile. Wollnik stated that the cost share would include a 50/50 split between the residents for a total project cost of $5,388. She recommended approval of the Memory Lane Cost Share project.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Wollnik explained the Prairie Farm Drainage Project, located in unincorporated Hampshire Township in the Prairie Farm subdivision. She stated there was a failure of a 24 inch corrugated metal pipe for the outfall. She discussed a failure to the connecting pipe and requested the use of the fee in lieu of detention that Nicor paid toward the project in order to fix that downstream pipe for $14,600. She stated that three quotes were received for this project and that J&L Excavating had the lowest quote.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/25/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Wollnik discussed the Church/Molitor Drainage Improvement Project, located in unincorporated Aurora Township. She stated that there was a failure of a drain tile and surface flood route. She noted this project will run across 11 properties. Wollnik explained the repair to the drainage system. She provided photos the failed surface route. Wollnik stated that the Community Development Block Grant will fund $139,600 of this project. She noted that using the cost share program will fund $17,799 and the SSA has a loan over a 10 year period of $17,799, for a total project cost of $175,198. Wollnik recommended award of the contract to Conley Excavating.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/25/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Wollnik discussed the Ogden Gardens Water Trust water storage tank and building, located in unincorporated Aurora Township. She explained this project would replace the water storage tank and building, which will be Phase 1 of a multi-phase project. Wollnik presented the design plans. She requested the approval for authorization to enter into a contract with Integral Construction for $300,520, which includes a 10% contingency. Ford showed much support of this resolution. Wollnik answered questions from the Committee.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/25/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Wollnik spoke on this resolution to enter into a contract with Huddleston McBride Drainage Services, for consultant services and to oversee the Cost Share Drainage Program. She noted that the prior five-year contract has expired. Wollnik recommended awarding the contract to Huddleston McBride Drainage Services, which will be a one-year contract renewable for four years.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/25/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
A. Resolution: Establishing Special Revenue Fund 413, Adopting a Budget for the CDBG-CV Program, and Adding Special Revenue Funds to an Existing Line of Credit
OCR Dir. Berger explained this resolution for a special allocation of Community Development funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He stated a formula allocation approach had awarded Kane County over $2.3M in supplemental CDBG funding. Berger noted that these funds will be used to support neighborhood infrastructure improvements in the Ogden Gardens subdivision and utility assistance in lower income households. He detailed the resolution and its three main components. He described one minor adjustment to this resolution. Berger requested to approve this resolution as amended and send to the Finance Committee.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/25/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Chairman Martin provided an update and stated this item will be moved on to the Forest Preserve agenda.
12. New Business
None.
13. Reports Placed On File
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
None.
15. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
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