Kane County County Development Committee met July 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call To Order
Chairman Ford called the meeting to order at 10:35 AM.
PRESENT Board Member Ron Ford
Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Dale Berman
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Kenyon
Board Member Michael Linder
Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Mark Davoust
Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Chris Kious
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe
REMOTE Board Member Gary Daugherty
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Juby*, Molina* & Roth, Strathmann*; OCR Dir. Berger*; Sp. ASA Shepro; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff; Environ. & Wtr. Res. Dir. Wollnik; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Ford announced the Board Members that properly requested to attend today's meeting remotely. He asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Daugherty to remotely attend today's meeting. There were no objections.
4.. Approval of Minutes June 20, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Monthly Financials
A. Monthly Finance Reports
Chairman Ford stated the monthly finance reports were on file. No additional report was made.
6. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
None.
7. Building & Zoning Division
A. Building & Zoning Report
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff announced that the vacant County Building Inspector position has been filled. He spoke on the recent tornado activity that had recently impacted unincorporated Kane County. Last Thursday, six Development staff members helped assist the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to help those impacted by the tornadoes. VanKerhoff thanked Kane County's inspectors and Property Code team who responded quickly and assisted in the effort. He spoke on the appreciation shown by the neighbors that were impacted. Secondly, VanKerkhoff reflected on his account of witnessing the work done by the OEM team and volunteers. Lastly, after viewing the damage, VanKerkhoff reported that the situation could have been much worse. He spoke on the resilience of all neighbors who were affected by the tornadoes and the willingness to help each other. VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.
B. Zoning Petitions
1. Petition # 4610 Petitioner: G. Nadine Flint Trust
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Petition 4610. Petitioner G. Nadine Flint Trust is proposing to rezone a portion of property 49W170 Lasher Road, Kaneville Township from F-District Farming to F-1 District Rural Residential to allow the existing home to be sold separately from the farmland. VanKerkhoff provided numerous photographs and maps of the property and the surrounding areas. He reviewed the recommended stipulations from the Kane County Water Resource Department and Kane County Health Department. The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved this rezoning. VanKerkhoff and the daughter of the property owner, Linda Schramer, addressed questions and comments from the
Committee. Discussion ensued.
County Board
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: County Board
MOVER: Michael Kenyon
SECONDER: Chris Kious
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, Mark Davoust, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog
2. Petition # 4611 Petitioner: Paul Ema, et ux
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Petition 4611. The petitioner, Paul Ema, has proposed a Special Use request in the B-3 Business District for an open air lot at 37W391 Keslinger Road, Geneva Township, for car sales. VanKerkhoff provided numerous photographs and maps of the property and surrounding areas. He shared the petitioner's land proposal. He listed the staff's recommended stipulations and their approval for this Special Use. VanKerkhoff shared the six factors for granting a Special Use per the Kane County Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved this proposal with the recommended stipulations. VanKerkhoff and the petitioner's representative, Bill Woods, addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.
County Board
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: County Board
MOVER: Mo Iqbal
SECONDER: Rick Williams
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, Mark Davoust, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog
8. Property Code Enforcement Division
A. Monthly Report
Property Code Enforcement Officer Mall provided the monthly report. He reported that in June 2023, the Property Code Enforcement Team had 50 new cases. As of June 30, 57 remained active. They successfully closed 54 cases, and started two adjudications. Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff commended the team on their work and exceeding expectations.
9. Planning & Special Projects
A. Monthly Report
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated the monthly report was on file. No additional report was made. (Committee Ex-Officio Davoust left at 10:56 a.m.)
10. Subdivision
A. Deer Pond Woods Variance
Enviro. Management staff Orlik provided a presentation on the Deer Pond Woods Variance. This variance is to consolidate three lots into two, vacating existing easements along adjoining lot lines within St. Charles Township. Orlik provided aerial photographs of lots three through five. She provided the Technical staff's recommendations. Staff overall recommends approval for the consolidation and the easement vacation request. Orlik addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Michael Kenyon
SECONDER: Chris Kious
AYE: Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Mark Davoust, and Corinne M. Pierog
ABSTAIN: Rick Williams
11. Environmental Resources
None.
12. Water Resources
A. Approving a Budget Adjustment for the Village of Big Rock DCEO Grant Administration with the Office of Community Reinvestment
Environ & Wtr. Res. Dir. Wollnik provided additional information on this resolution.
KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Michael Kenyon
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Mark Davoust, and Corinne M. Pierog
13. Office of Community Reinvestment
A. Authorizing Renewal of a Support Services Contract for the Homeless Management Information System
OCR Dir. Berger provided additional information on this resolution. KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Michael Kenyon
SECONDER: Dale Berman
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Mark Davoust, and Corinne M. Pierog
14. New Business
None,
15. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
16. Executive Session
The Development Committee entered into an Executive Session at 11:13 a.m. to discuss the release of Closed Session Minutes on a motion made by Kious, Berman seconded. Motioned carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Dale Berman
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Mark Davoust, and Corinne M. Pierog
17. Open Session
The Committee returned to Open Session at 11:17 a.m. on a motion by Kious, seconded by Linder. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Michael Linder
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Mark Davoust, and Corinne M. Pierog
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
Committee Ex-Officio motioned to approve Exhibit A, as well as, its recommendation for disposition of Closed Session Minutes, Linder seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Michael Linder
AYE: Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, and Chris Kious
ABSENT: Mark Davoust, and Corinne M. Pierog
18. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
None.
19. Adjournment
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
MOVER: Michael Kenyon
SECONDER: Rick Williams
This meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM.
https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/6667/23-07-18.pdf
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