Kankakee County public meetings in 2021

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved several ARPA funding requests, including $16,499.99 for a new copier/printer for the Circuit Clerk's Office, up to $36,000 for a morgue HVAC and air filtration system, $10,000 for the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association, $6,085 for the Limestone Township Fire Protection District, and $61,800 for the Sheriff's Shield Force. It also approved a 3-year food service agreement at the correctional facility at $3.75 per inmate per day, with possible extension to 5 years. All votes were unanimous (12-0). The committee also approved the monthly claims report and the Treasurer's reports.

• Approved $16,499.99 for new copier/printer for Circuit Clerk's Office (12-0)
• Approved up to $36,000 for morgue HVAC & air filtration system (12-0)
• Approved $10,000 ARPA grant to Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (12-0)
• Approved $6,085 ARPA grant to Limestone Township Fire Protection District (12-0)
• Approved $61,800 ARPA funding for Sheriff's Shield Force (12-0)
• Approved 3-year jail food service agreement at $3.75/inmate/day, extendable to 5 years (12-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (12-0)
• Approved Treasurer's and Collector's reports for September 2021 and January 2022 resolutions (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will meet to consider appointments and reappointments to various local boards and districts, including fire protection districts, drainage districts, and the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, monthly reports from county departments, and discussion of amending the County Memorial Policy.

• Appointment of David Wulff and Scotty L. O'Connor to the Kankakee Township Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Donnie Benoit to the Minnie Creek Drainage District and Kevin Buente to the McGillivray Drainage District
• Reappointment of Tim Nugent and Christopher Curtis to the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority
• Multiple openings on drainage districts and the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Discussion of amending the County Memorial Policy

The Kankakee County Executive Committee approved minutes, reports, appointments, and an amended County Memorial Policy. No substantive policy decisions beyond routine approvals were made.

• Approved minutes of November 23, 2021 (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department COVID-19 update (voice vote)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined appointments to fire, drainage, and development districts (voice vote)
• Approved amended County Memorial Policy (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider a zoning variance request for a lot in Limestone Township, review the November building report, and discuss planning topics for 2022, including renewable energy in western Kankakee County. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• ZBA Case#21-12: Variance to Section 11-99.e (Lot Width) in Section 9, Limestone Township, petitioners Jason & Christina Mitsdarffer
• Building Report for November 2021
• Discussion: Renewable Energy in Western Kankakee County
• Planning: Looking forward to 2022

Community Services Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The agenda also includes a request for qualifications regarding social services.

• Request for Qualifications – Social Services

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved the precinct boundary map changes and polling places as presented by County Clerk Dan Hendrickson. The committee also approved the minutes from September 21, 2021, and combined reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, with one dissenting vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved precinct map changes and polling places (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved combined reports from County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control (voice vote, Ms. Bryan voting nay)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on 2021 property tax appeals, consider state exemption applications, and handle new and old business. Public comment is also on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 8:30 AM.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• 2021 appeals hearings (see attached list)
• New business
• Old business

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three special use permit extensions for solar projects and a variance request for a lot width in Limestone Township. The board will also conduct routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and communications.

• Special Use Permit Extension: USS St. Anne Solar LLC (ZBA Case#18-52)
• Special Use Permit Extension: USS Campbell Solar LLC (ZBA Case#18-53)
• Special Use Permit Extension: USS Bloom Solar LLC (ZBA Case#18-54)
• Variance to Section 11-99.e (Lot Width) in Limestone Township, petitioners Jason & Christina Mitsdarffer (ZBA Case#21-12)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The committee will review highway department equipment surplus declarations and engineer pay estimates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding flooring at the Public Safety Building and a request for qualifications for building projects.

• Resolution for Declaration of Highway Department Equipment as Surplus Property
• Flooring at Public Safety Building
• Request for Qualifications – Building Projects

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the County Engineer's pay estimates in a 12-0 roll call vote and approved a resolution declaring highway department equipment as surplus property. The committee also approved a request for qualifications for building projects and directed the maintenance director to obtain bids for flooring at the Public Safety Building. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (12-0)
• Approved resolution declaring highway equipment as surplus property (voice vote)
• Approved request for qualifications for building projects (voice vote)
• Directed maintenance director to get bids for Public Safety Building flooring

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county justice departments and consider a resolution setting the number of assistant state's attorneys. The agenda includes updates from the circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, and coroner, plus a bid opening for food service at correctional facilities.

• Resolution setting the number of assistant state's attorneys
• Bid opening for food service at correctional facilities
• Morgue HVAC and air filtration system update
• Animal control update
• Grand jury statistics report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the food service bid for correctional facilities from County Table (13-0) and a resolution setting the number of State's Attorneys (13-0). It also moved requests for a copy machine and morgue HVAC to Finance, and approved routine monthly reports from various departments.

• Approved County Table food service bid for correctional facilities (13-0)
• Approved resolution setting number of State's Attorneys (13-0)
• Moved copy machine ARPA fund request to Finance
• Moved morgue HVAC & air filtration request to Finance
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's grand jury reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation and Sheriff's monthly reports (voice votes)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will meet to consider the tax year 2021 levy request, amendments to a prior resolution, and multiple expenditures from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund. The agenda also includes routine reports, appointments, and a rezoning request.

• Tax Year 2021 Levy Request (440)
• Amending Resolution 2021-08-10-291 to $415,189.50 (439)
• Rezoning from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate in Norton Township (436)
• Repeal of Agri-Tourism Ordinance Sections 121-99 and 121-100 (438)
• Multiple ARPA fund expenditures to organizations including 3D Wildlife Rescue, Better Cut Lawncare, and Sheriff Department (441-451)

The Kankakee County Board approved the Tax Year 2021 Levy Request (23-1) and a series of ARPA Fund Projects, including expenditures for the Sheriff's Department, Coroner, and various community organizations. The board also approved a consent agenda with appointments and resolutions, and several zoning and highway items. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Tax Year 2021 Levy Request (23-1)
• Approved ARPA Fund Projects (24-0) including expenditures for Sheriff's Department, Coroner, and community groups
• Approved consent agenda (24-0) including reappointments and honorary intersection resolution
• Approved maintenance under Illinois Highway Code (24-0)
• Approved appropriation for County Engineer's salary (24-0)
• Approved rezoning in Norton Township (voice vote)
• Approved Hungry Hill Subdivision final plat (voice vote)
• Approved repeal of Agri-Tourism Ordinance sections (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to hear 2021 property tax appeals and consider state exemption applications. The agenda also includes public comment, new and old business, and adjournment. No specific properties, amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• 2021 appeals hearings (attached list)
• New business
• Old business

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss updates on various grants and architectural reviews. The agenda includes reports on the Kankakee Trolley and ongoing surveys in Momence and Ganeer Township.

• 2019 CLG Grant (Momence Survey) update
• Community Foundation Grant update
• Next CLG Grant for Ganeer Township Survey
• Architectural review of Lorenzo & Hazel Smith House at 14569 E State Route 114, Momence
• Kankakee Trolley staff report

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on 2021 property tax appeals, consider state exemption applications, and handle new and old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with specific appeal cases listed in an attached document.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• 2021 appeals hearings (see attached list)
• New business
• Old business

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved an amendment to Resolution 2021-08-10-291, increasing it to $415,189.50, and approved the Tax Year 2021 Levy Request, both by unanimous roll call votes. They also approved multiple ARPA funding requests, including $11,000 for the Kankakee County Coroner, $10,000 for Camp Shaw, and $10,000 for Harbor House, while denying requests from Pembroke Road District, Wright House, Wesley Church, and Bourbonnais Grove Historical. The committee approved a $9,995 annual cost for Gray Key Mobile and up to $166,000 for a Dual View Transmission full body scanner for the Sheriff's Department, and approved the Circuit Clerk Fee Ordinance and a resolution appropriating funds for the County Engineer salary.

• Approved minutes from September 29, October 12, and October 21, 2021.
• Approved all claims for attorney fees in the auditor's case (14-0).
• Approved 911 mileage reimbursement at $0.56/mile totaling $60.87 (14-0).
• Amended Resolution 2021-08-10-291 to $415,189.50 (14-0).
• Approved Tax Year 2021 Levy Request (14-0).
• Approved ARPA funding for 3D Wildlife ($1,401), Better Cut Lawncare ($5,000), Kankakee County Coroner ($11,000), Camp Shaw ($10,000), D&D Distribution ($5,000), Dunlap Vision ($5,000), Harbor House ($10,000), McElroy Communications ($5,000), Sunrise Center ($2,624) (all 14-0).
• Denied ARPA funding for Pembroke Road District, Wright House, Wesley Church, and Bourbonnais Grove Historical (all 14-0).
• Approved ARPA funding for Gray Key Mobile ($9,995/year) and Dual View Transmission full body scanner (up to $166,000) (both 14-0).

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to hear 2021 property tax appeals and consider state exemption applications. The agenda includes public comment, new and old business, and adjournment.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• 2021 appeals hearings (see attached list)
• New business
• Old business

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including monthly reports from county departments, appointments to various boards and commissions, and a resolution for an honorary intersection. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Reappointments to Historic Preservation Commission (John Adams, Shari Ebert, Catherine Langlois)
• Reappointment of William Bukowski to Regional Planning Commission
• Appointment of David Marcotte to Spring Creek Drainage District
• Resolution approving honorary intersection for Rev. Louis Barnes
• Multiple board openings listed for drainage districts, Zoning Board of Appeals, and fire protection district

The Executive Committee approved a resolution designating an honorary intersection for Rev. Louis Barnes. It also approved the September 28, 2021 minutes, reappointed members to county boards, and appointed David Marcotte to the Spring Creek Drainage District. The committee received updates on COVID-19, county vacancies, and other administrative matters.

• Approved resolution for honorary intersection for Rev. Louis Barnes
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report
• Approved combined reappointments and appointment to county boards
• Adjourned meeting at 9:56 a.m.

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications and first reviews of 2021 appeals. The agenda also includes public comment and new or old business, but no specific items are detailed.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• 2021 appeals – first reviews
• New business
• Old business

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee approved the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting. It approved the combined September and October 2021 building reports. It approved a rezoning request (ZBA Case#21-11) for a parcel in Norton Township from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate, following a 5-0 ZBA recommendation. It also approved the preliminary and final plat for Hungry Hills Subdivision, with a statement noting the easement is private and not a public road.

• Approved the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the combined September and October 2021 building reports.
• Approved rezoning ZBA Case#21-11 from A1 to A2 in Norton Township.
• Approved the preliminary and final plat for Hungry Hills Subdivision, including a statement that the easement is private.

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, plus an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no votes, contracts, or public hearings listed. Public comment is scheduled early in the meeting.

• Monthly report from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly report from Assessor Erich Blair
• Monthly report from Recorder Lori Gadbois
• Monthly report and statistical data from Animal Control Kari Laird
• Monthly update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee via Tinker Parker

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting and the monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The Assessor reported 244 appeals for the year. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine approvals and updates.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved County Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Assessor monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee is meeting to discuss routine highway and building matters. They will consider resolutions related to highway maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code and appropriating funds for the county engineer's salary, along with reports from the highway and building departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (22-00000-00-GM)
• Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineer’s Salary
• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates
• Facility Dude Report and Building Report

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the County Engineer's pay estimates by a 12-0 roll call vote and approved a resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code to use MFT funds. A resolution appropriating funds for the County Engineer's salary was removed from the agenda pending a state letter. The committee also received updates on the Stateline Bridge, Route 50 corridor, and building maintenance, including 121 work orders and an elevator repair delay.

• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (12-0)
• Approved resolution for maintenance under Illinois Highway Code (voice vote)
• Removed salary appropriation resolution from agenda pending state letter

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to hear monthly reports from county justice departments and consider several action items, including declaring sheriff equipment surplus and two ARPA funding requests for a full-body scanner and mobile phone forensics tool. The agenda also includes a circuit clerk fee ordinance and a grand jury statistics report.

• ARPA request for Dual View Transmission X-Ray Full Body Scanner
• ARPA request for GrayKely Mobile Phone Forensics
• Circuit Clerk Fee Ordinance
• Declaring sheriff equipment as surplus
• Grand Jury Statistics Report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved routine monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner, all by voice vote. It also approved declaring sheriff's computer equipment as surplus, updated the price of an ARPA-funded body scanner to $166,250, and moved an ARPA request for Gray Key mobile phone forensics ($9,995/year) to finance. No public comment was heard, and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney grand jury and statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved declaring sheriff's computer equipment as surplus (voice vote)
• Approved ARPA body scanner price update to $166,250 (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider the combined annual budget for 2021-2022, several zoning variances and a text amendment on cannabis dispensing facilities, and multiple expenditures from the American Rescue Plan fund. The agenda also includes routine reports, appointments, and a discussion of the OSHA COVID mandate.

• Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for 2021-2022
• ARPA fund expenditures to Momence Park District, Chiropractic Associates, Merchant Street Art Gallery, and others
• ZBA Case#21-10: Text amendment to County Code on cannabis dispensing facility requirements
• Intergovernmental agreement with Pembroke Township for wastewater system repair
• Renewal agreement with Alliant/Mesirow Insurance for liability/auto/worker's comp

The Kankakee County Board approved the combined annual budget and appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2021-2022, along with a resolution amending ARPA fund requirements for not-for-profits. The board also approved a consent agenda that included appointments, a resolution for an ADA transition plan, and precinct boundary changes. A motion to reconsider the previously approved redistricting map failed, with 4 ayes and 19 nays.

• Approved FY2021-22 combined annual budget and appropriation ordinance (24-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects consent agenda, including expenditures to various organizations (24-0)
• Approved consent agenda with appointments, ADA transition plan, and precinct changes (24-0)
• Approved ZBA Case#21-10 text amendment for cannabis dispensing facility requirements (14-10)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Pembroke Township for wastewater system repair (24-0)
• Approved general fund inter-fund borrowing authorization until November 30, 2022 (24-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Alliant/Mesirow Insurance for liability/auto/workers' comp (24-0)
• Motion to reconsider redistricting map failed (4-19)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will conduct first reviews and hearings regarding 2021 property tax appeals. The agenda also includes reviewing state exemption applications and certificates of error.

• 2021 Appeals – First Reviews
• 2021 Appeals – Hearings
• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive updates on several grants and the Kankakee Trolley. Members will also discuss a specific residential property review in Momence and outreach efforts in Grant Park.

• Kankakee Trolley staff report
• 2019 CLG Grant (Momence Survey) update
• Community Foundation Grant update
• Ganeer Township Survey update
• Architectural review of Lorenzo & Hazel Smith House at 14569 E State Route 114, Momence

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a potential repeal of the agritourism ordinance, farm stands in R1 districts, and updates to the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and Greenways and Trails Plan. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes, election of officers, and a presentation on Arc GIS Webapp.

• Agritourism Ordinance Repeal - Discussion
• Farm stands in R1 Districts
• Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Update
• Greenways and Trails Plan Update
• Arc GIS Webapp presentation

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and first reviews of 2021 appeals. The agenda also includes public comment and new or old business items.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2021 appeals – first reviews
• New and old business

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including appointments, reports, and new business. The most consequential items are authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Pembroke Township for wastewater system repairs and bidding the repair work, as well as amending a resolution for American Rescue Plan fund requirements for not-for-profits.

• Authorize County Board Chairman to sign intergovernmental agreement with Pembroke Township for wastewater system repairs
• Bid letting for Pembroke wastewater system repairs
• Amend Resolution 2021-09-14-312 for American Rescue Plan fund requirements for not-for-profits
• Appoint Dave Horn to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Reappoint Jeff O'Connor to Gar Creek Drainage District

The Executive Committee voted 12-0 to send a letter supporting the original Healthcare Right of Conscience Act and opposing proposed amendments. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pembroke Township for wastewater repairs, amended ARPA fund requirements for not-for-profits, and approved appointments to two boards.

• Approved letter supporting original Healthcare Right of Conscience Act, not amendments (12-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Pembroke Township for wastewater repairs (voice vote)
• Amended Resolution 2021-09-14-312 for ARPA fund requirements for not-for-profits (voice vote)
• Approved appointments: Dave Horn to Emergency Telephone System Board, Jeff O'Connor to Gar Creek Drainage District (voice vote)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the FY22 tentative budget, the 2022 property/liability/workers compensation/inland marine insurance renewal, and an amendment to Resolution 2021-07-13-275 to increase poll pad funding to $75,710. They also approved multiple ARPA funding requests, including $10,000 for Momence Park District and $10,000 for Good Shepard Manor, with the understanding that the ARPA policy will be updated at the Executive level. All votes were unanimous (11-0).

• Approved 2022 insurance renewal (11-0)
• Approved FY22 tentative budget (11-0)
• Approved FY22 interfund borrowing resolution (11-0)
• Approved 3 claims and monthly claims report (11-0)
• Approved ARPA requests including Momence Park District $10,000, Chiropractic Associates $5,000, Merchant Street Art Gallery $10,000, Good Shepard Manor $10,000, Chatterbox Café $5,000, Options Center for Independent Living $10,000, Garden of Prayer Youth Center $10,000, Child Network $9,229 (11-0)
• Approved ARPA requests for Recorder, Circuit Court, and Circuit Clerk digitization (11-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2021-07-13-275 for poll pads not to exceed $75,710 (11-0)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2021 (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee approved a text amendment to County Code Sections 121-99 and 121-209 regarding cannabis dispensing facility requirements, with a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 4 nays. The amendment loosens restrictions to allow more potential dispensary locations, but each application will still require a special use permit and be reviewed individually. The committee also approved three zoning variances and a special use permit, and voted to repeal the Agritourism Ordinance effective December 31, 2021.

• Approved ZBA Case#21-07 variance to Section 121-99 (Lot Width) in Limestone Township (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#21-08 variances to Sections 121-286, 121-100.c, and 121-100.d in Rockville Township (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#21-09 special use permit #13c in R1 district in Limestone Township (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#21-10 text amendment to Sections 121-99 & 121-209 (cannabis dispensing) (9-4 roll call)
• Approved repeal of Agritourism Ordinance effective December 31, 2021 (voice vote, 1 nay)
• Approved appointment of Benjamin Wilson to PCOM (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The agenda also includes a discussion of precinct boundary changes and an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.

• Precinct Boundary Changes report from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly Statistical Data report from Animal Control
• Monthly Update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved a Request for Qualifications for social services by a roll call vote of 10 ayes and 1 nay. The committee also approved the County Clerk's monthly and six-month reports, the Recorder's monthly report, and Animal Control's monthly report and statistical data. No public commentary or media were present, and the Assessor's report was not given due to the Assessor's absence.

• Approved Request for Qualifications for Social Services (10-1)
• Approved County Clerk monthly and six-month reports (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly statistical data (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and first reviews of 2021 appeals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific properties or dollar amounts listed. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2021 appeals – first reviews
• New and old business

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on several zoning cases, including special use permit extensions for two solar projects, three variance requests, a special use permit for a single-family home, and a proposed text amendment to county code regarding cannabis dispensing facilities. The board will also address any old or new business.

• Special use permit extensions for Kankakee Solar 1 LLC (Case#18-17) and Kankakee Solar 3 LLC (Case#18-18)
• Variance to Section 121-99 (Lot Width) in Limestone Township (Case#21-07, Osenga)
• Variances to Sections 121-286, 121-100.c, 121-100.d in Rockville Township (Case#21-08, Osenga)
• Special Use Permit #13c for single-family home in Limestone Township (Case#21-09, Szplett)
• Text Amendment to Sections 121-99 & 121-209 on cannabis dispensing facilities (Case#21-10)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on highway and building matters. Items include bidding for roof replacements, pay estimates, a resolution for an ADA Transition Plan, and an honorary street name for Rev. Hezekiah Brady, Jr. The buildings department will also report on facilities and finances.

• Bidding & letting for Big Garage Roof Replacement/Repair
• Bidding & letting for Tin Shed Roof Replacement
• Resolution: ADA Transition Plan
• Resolution: Honorary Street Name – Rev. Hezekiah Brady, Jr.
• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved combining and awarding the lowest responsible bids for the Big Garage Roof Replacement/Repair and Tin Shed Roof Replacement projects after opening sealed bids. The motion passed unanimously (13-0). The committee also approved the ADA Transition Plan, the County Engineer's pay estimates, and the honorary street name for Rev. Hezekiah Brady Jr.

• Approved combined lowest responsible bids for Big Garage Roof Replacement/Repair and Tin Shed Roof Replacement (13-0)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (13-0)
• Approved ADA Transition Plan (voice vote)
• Approved honorary street name for Rev. Hezekiah Brady Jr. (voice vote)
• Accepted minutes of September 16, 2021 meeting (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on municipal contracts, shelter needs, and wildlife interactions. Discussion includes a trap-neuter-vaccinate-and-return program fundraiser and communication initiatives.

• Animal Control Administrator update on municipal contracts and shelter needs
• Trap neuter vaccinate and return program fundraiser project

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county justice departments, including the Circuit Clerk's digitization project, State's Attorney's grand jury statistics, and the Sheriff's animal control update. The agenda is primarily routine oversight, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Circuit Clerk Digitization Project update
• Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office
• River Valley Detention Center Financial Report
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff's Department
• Coroner's Monthly Receipts of Money

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the Circuit Clerk's digitization project, not to exceed $315,000, funded by a combination of ARPA funds and special funds, and sent it to finance. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 13-0. All other monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner were approved by voice vote.

• Approved Circuit Clerk digitization project, not to exceed $315,000, sent to finance (13-0 roll call)
• Approved Circuit Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney Grand Jury and statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved all 2022 insurance renewals, including dental, vision, employee assistance, life, and HSA contributions, in a combined motion. It also approved staying with Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical insurance. Both votes passed unanimously with 13 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved combined 2022 insurance renewals (dental, vision, EAP, life, HSA) (13-0)
• Approved staying with Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical insurance (13-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider adopting a new redistricting map, approve a $1.88 million bond for a solar farm decommissioning plan, and authorize numerous American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures for county offices and community organizations. The agenda also includes routine appointments, reappointments, and monthly reports.

• Adoption of Redistricting Map 2021-Balanced
• Approval of $1,880,315 bond for Staley Solar Farm decommissioning
• ARPA fund expenditures for State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, and community groups
• Lease agreement with Riverside Medical Center
• Hiring accounting firm for FY2021-2025 audits

The Kankakee County Board approved the adoption of Redistricting Map 2021-Balanced, which redraws county board districts. The board also approved a series of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures for various county offices and community organizations, as well as several other resolutions including a solar farm decommissioning bond and a policing agreement with Aroma Park.

• Adopted Redistricting Map 2021-Balanced (23-0)
• Approved $1,880,315 decommissioning bond for Staley Solar Farm
• Approved ARPA fund projects for Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, and others (23-0)
• Approved ARPA fund for Circuit Clerk's Office three clerks (22-1)
• Approved ARPA fund for Tracy's Pet Styling (22-0)
• Approved Lost Revenue Fund projects with amended Exhibit A (21-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Village of Aroma Park for policing (20-0)
• Approved sale of property near Stuart Drive, Kankakee (20-0)

GIS Committee

The GIS Committee is meeting to receive a staffing update and discuss future projects. The body will also determine meeting dates for 2022.

• GIS Department staffing update
• Discussion of future GIS projects
• Selection of 2022 meeting dates

The Kankakee County GIS Committee met on October 8, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so the previous meeting's minutes were not approved. Members discussed future GIS projects, including aerial imagery, planimetric and bathymetric data, and heard that a GIS Technician I had been hired. No formal decisions were made.

• Previous meeting minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for January 7, 2022, at 10:00 A.M.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss updates on intergovernmental agreements and various grants. The body will review progress on the Kankakee County Courthouse Landscape Plan and a specific residential property in Momence.

• Aroma Park Intergovernmental Agreement update
• 2019 CLG Grant (Momence Survey) update
• 2021/2022 CLG Grant for Kankakee County Courthouse Landscape Plan
• Architectural review of Lorenzo & Hazel Smith House at 14569 E State Route 114, Momence

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a $248,568.51 copier/printer replacement funded by ARPA Lost Revenue funds, with a roll call vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. They also approved several ARPA funding requests, including for the State's Attorney's Office, Circuit Clerk staffing, Public Defender, and other projects. The committee opened and reviewed bids for the annual audit, accepting the lowest responsible bid after review. Additionally, they approved claims and monthly reports, and discussed the 2022 employee insurance renewals, with a special meeting planned for October.

• Approved $248,568.51 for copier/printer replacement (ARPA Lost Revenue Fund) - 11-0
• Approved ARPA requests for State's Attorney's Office (digitization, laptops, legal counsel, evidence system, backlog staff) - 9-0
• Approved ARPA request for Circuit Clerk staffing (3 clerks for COVID backlog) - 8-1
• Approved ARPA request for Public Defender (laptops and additional defender) - 9-0
• Approved ARPA requests for Humane Foundation, Tracys Pet Care, Pledge for Life, and Lost Revenue Fund for Public Defender - 9-0 each
• Approved new county website - 9-0
• Accepted lowest responsible bid for annual audit after review (Modern Beck and Ahmen, $69,980/year)
• Approved claims and monthly claims report - 11-0

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a long list of appointments and reappointments to various boards and drainage districts, approve the 2022 county holiday schedule, and approve a lease for youth mental health services. The agenda also includes routine reports from county departments and a property appraisal item under Schools. Most items are administrative approvals rather than new policy debates.

• Approval of Riverside lease for youth mental health services for court-involved youth
• 2022 county holiday schedule approval
• Resignation of Jim LaMotte from Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Chad Miller to Economic Alliance of Kankakee County
• Dozens of reappointments to drainage districts and other boards

The Kankakee County Executive Committee approved a one-year lease allowing Riverside to provide mental health services for court-involved youth, approved an appraisal for a county-owned property sought by Shoup Manufacturing, and approved numerous appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts. The committee also approved the 2022 county holiday schedule and the August 24, 2021 minutes.

• Approved Riverside lease for youth mental health services (voice vote)
• Approved property appraisal for Shoup Manufacturing purchase (12-0 roll call)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined appointments and reappointments to boards and districts (voice vote)
• Approved 2022 county holiday schedule (voice vote)
• Approved August 24, 2021 minutes (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee approved the decommissioning plan and bond for the Staley Solar Farm, a prerequisite for issuing its building permit. They also approved two zoning requests: a rezoning and variance in Yellowhead Township, and a text amendment allowing roadside stands in R1 districts. A proposed cannabis dispensary text amendment was discussed but not voted on, and will return after ZBA review. The committee also approved applying for EDA grant opportunities, with an estimated $14M in potential funding.

• Approved decommissioning plan and bond for Staley Solar Farm (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning to A2 and driveway variance for Bohl Trust property (voice vote)
• Approved text amendment allowing roadside stands in R1 district (voice vote)
• Approved EDA grant application process (roll call 11-0)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, and to consider declaring equipment as surplus. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of reports and updates, with no major policy decisions listed.

• County Clerk monthly report and declaring equipment as surplus
• Assessor monthly report
• Recorder monthly report
• Animal Control monthly report and statistical data
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee update

The Community Services Committee approved the August 17, 2021 minutes, the County Clerk's monthly report, and a declaration of a printer as surplus. It also approved monthly reports from the Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, and discussed the assessor's equalization and appeal process. No new or old business was considered.

• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved County Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved declaring a printer as surplus (voice vote)
• Approved Assessor's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving prior minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving reports from the county engineer and buildings director. Specific business includes a surplus equipment sale, pay estimates, and possible resolutions.

• Surplus equipment sale to be bid and let
• County engineer's pay estimates
• Annex improvements report
• Facility Dude report on buildings
• Financial report for buildings

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the sale of surplus equipment to the highest responsible bidder and approved the County Engineer's pay estimates, both by unanimous 12-0 roll call votes. The committee also accepted the minutes of the August 12, 2021 meeting. No resolutions were considered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2021 meeting (voice vote)
• Opened sealed bids for surplus equipment sale (12-0)
• Approved accepting highest responsible bidder for surplus equipment (12-0)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (12-0)

Redistricting Committee

The Kankakee County Redistricting Committee met on September 15, 2021. The minutes contain only a map title and copyright lines, with no recorded discussion, motions, or votes. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the chief judge, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff/EMA, and coroner. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and new/old business. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily for oversight and updates.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2021
• Grand jury statistics report from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Probation Department doors report from Tom Latham
• Sheriff/EMA report including declaring computer equipment as surplus and animal control update
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the August 11, 2021 minutes and monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. They also approved declaring surplus computer equipment from the Sheriff's Department. Discussions covered courthouse backlog, a recent shooting outside the courthouse, and a probation department door project costing about $8,000.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2021 (13 ayes, 0 nay).
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote).
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury and Grand Jury Statistics reports (voice vote).
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote).
• Approved Probation's monthly report (voice vote).
• Approved Sheriff's monthly report (voice vote).
• Approved declaring Sheriff's Department computer equipment as surplus (voice vote).
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote).

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will vote on a resolution declaring a vacancy in District 20 and appointing Michael Gowler to fill an unexpired term in District 12. The board will also consider creating fund requirements for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money and approving numerous ARPA-funded expenditures for local organizations and county departments. Several appointments to boards and commissions are on the consent agenda, along with amendments to the county code and surplus declarations.

• Resolution declaring vacancy in County Board District 20 (296)
• Appointment of Michael Gowler to County Board District 12 (297)
• Creation of American Rescue Plan Fund requirements for businesses and non-profits (312, 313)
• ARPA fund expenditures to Bourbonnais Township Park District, Taylor Publications, Lax Mortuary, and multiple fire protection districts (314-329)
• Amendment to County Code Section 30.1 on vehicle seizure (308)

The Kankakee County Board approved a consent agenda and several resolutions allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various projects, including coroner's office equipment, fire protection districts, and probation services. A motion to reconsider an ARPA allocation to Lax Mortuary failed. The board also declared a vacancy in District 20 and appointed Michael Gowler to fill a vacancy in District 12.

• Approved consent agenda with appointments and surplus declarations (23-0)
• Approved ARPA fund requirements for business and non-profit organizations (23-0)
• Approved ARPA fund requirements for non-covered governmental units (23-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects consent agenda (23-0)
• Approved ARPA expenditure for coroner's mortuary racks (23-0)
• Failed to reconsider ARPA allocation to Lax Mortuary (4-18)
• Approved Lost Revenue Fund projects consent agenda (22-0)
• Declared vacancy in County Board District 20 and appointed Michael Gowler to District 12

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three items: special use permit extensions for two solar projects, a rezoning and driveway variance request, and a proposed text amendment to allow roadside stands in residential districts. The board will also conduct routine administrative business.

• Special use permit extensions for Irwin Solar LLC (ZBA Case#18-36) and FFP IL Community Solar LLC; Degroot St.Anne Site (ZBA Case#18-28)
• ZBA Case#21-05: Rezoning from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate and variance for driveway intervals in Yellowhead Township
• ZBA Case#21-06: Text amendment to County Code Section 121-146 to add roadside stands as permitted use in R1-Single Family Residential District

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to consider property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and new property requests. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific items detailed.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• New Property Requests

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Animal Control Administrator and Sheriff Downey regarding municipal contracts and shelter needs. Members will also discuss a trap-neuter-vaccinate-and-return program and public education initiatives.

• Animal Control Administrator update on contracts with municipalities
• Trap neuter vaccinate and return program fundraiser project
• Online seminar for public updates and education
• Communication initiatives

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to receive staff reports on the Kankakee Trolly and Aroma Park. Members will discuss grant updates for the Momence Survey and the Kankakee County Courthouse Landscape Plan.

• Review of Lorenzo & Hazel Smith House at 14569 E State Route 114, Momence
• Discussion of pre-qualification form for 313 E 2nd Street, Aroma Park
• Update on 2019 CLG Grant (Momence Survey)
• Update on Community Foundation Grant
• Kankakee County Courthouse Landscape Plan update

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially authorize the county's participation in litigation and the purchase of corrections vans for the Sheriff's Department. The agenda also includes an executive session for pending litigation, public comment, and routine roll call.

• Authorization for Kankakee County to join litigation
• Purchase of corrections vans for Sheriff's Department
• Executive session on pending litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))

The Kankakee County Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved two resolutions. The board authorized the county to join litigation being filed by McHenry County, and approved the purchase of corrections vans for the Sheriff's Department. Both votes passed 22-0.

• Approved resolution to join litigation filed by McHenry County (22-0)
• Approved purchase of corrections vans for Sheriff's Department (22-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to process state exemption applications and certificates of error. The agenda also includes reviewing new property requests and approving the 2021 Rules and Procedures.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• New Property Requests
• Approval of 2021 Rules and Procedures

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved multiple ARPA fund requests, including caps of $250,000 total and $10,000 individual for the Business/NFP fund, and $250,000 total and $20,000 individual for the Non-Covered Governmental Unit fund, with a 50% match required. It also approved various projects such as copier/printer replacement, annual audit RFQ, coroner equipment, courthouse basement remodel, and sheriff requests including vans, LPR cameras, drones, and computers. Several items were deferred or denied, including Circuit Clerk staffing, Public Defender staff, plexiglass, and a Recorder document scanning project.

• Approved monthly claims report (14-0)
• Approved copier/printer replacement and annual audit RFQ (14-0)
• Set $250,000 total cap and $10,000 individual cap for Business/NFP ARPA fund (voice vote)
• Set $250,000 total cap and $20,000 individual cap for NCGU ARPA fund (voice vote)
• Required 50% match for Business/NFP and NCGU applicants (12-1)
• Approved ARPA fund projects including coroner equipment, courthouse remodel, and sheriff vans (13-0)
• Denied plexiglass request (voice vote)
• Deferred Circuit Clerk staffing and Public Defender staff requests (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from county departments, and considering a series of appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts. The agenda also includes a discussion of the 2020 Census under new business. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Appointment of Mark Brinkmann to the Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No.1
• Appointment of Lisa Sanford and Joe Nugent to the Kankakee Regional Land Bank
• Reappointment of Bruce Clark to the Kankakee County Public Building Commission
• Resignation of James Carter from the Kankakee River Conservancy District
• Discussion of 2020 Census under New Business

The Kankakee County Executive Committee approved the July 27, 2021 minutes, the VAC monthly report, and a list of appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts. The committee also discussed the 2020 Census results, noting a population drop and the need to re-evaluate redistricting maps, with a new map to be brought to the full board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved combined minutes, VAC monthly report, and appointments (voice vote)
• Appointed Mark Brinkmann to Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No.1
• Appointed Lisa Sanford to Kankakee Regional Land Bank
• Appointed Joe Nugent to Kankakee Regional Land Bank
• Reappointed Bruce Clark to Kankakee County Public Building Commission
• Reappointed Tinker Parker and Carol Webber to Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Reappointed Dr. Ande Wegner, Dr. Diane Fedrow, Abigail Smith, Christy Slaby to Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Accepted resignation of James Carter from Kankakee River Conservancy District

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment to allow roadside stands in the R1 district, with one nay vote. The amendment will now go to the Zoning Board of Appeals before returning to the committee. The committee also approved a letter of support for social service contracts, the July 21, 2021 minutes, and the building report for 91 permits issued.

• Approved proposed zoning text amendment for roadside stands in R1 district (voice vote, 1 nay: Mr. Fairfield)
• Approved letter of support for social service contracts (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved building report with 91 permits issued (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee met on August 17, 2021, to review monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control departments. The agenda included a general presentation and an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts were listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2021, and July 20, 2021
• Monthly reports from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson, Assessor Erich Blair, and Recorder Lori Gadbois
• Monthly report and statistical data from Animal Control Kari Laird
• Monthly update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee member Tinker Parker

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved a combined motion to accept the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control reports along with the June 15 and July 20, 2021 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, with updates on voting machines, assessment publications, a new Recorder website, and Animal Control needs.

• Approved combined reports and minutes (voice vote)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The committee will review highway department pay estimates and a declaration of surplus equipment. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the purchase of a new truck for the Highway Department.

• Declaration of Surplus Equipment at the Highway Department
• Purchase of New Truck for the Highway Department
• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the County Engineer's pay estimates, declared surplus equipment for sealed-bid sale on September 16, and authorized the purchase of a truck. All votes were unanimous (13-0). The committee also discussed paint delivery delays, concrete repairs, and building maintenance updates.

• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (13-0)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Equipment for sealed-bid sale (13-0)
• Approved purchase of a truck (13-0)
• Amended agenda to discuss truck purchase (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to hear monthly reports from county justice departments and discuss a draft amendment to County Code Section 30.1 regarding vehicle seizure. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates, with no major budget or policy decisions listed beyond the proposed code change.

• Draft amendment to County Code Section 30.1 on vehicle seizure
• Grand Jury statistics report from State's Attorney's Office
• Presentation on Secret Service/NCFI training by Marlow Jones
• Declaring vehicle as surplus by Probation Department
• Monthly reports from Sheriff, Coroner, and other offices

The Criminal Justice Committee approved a draft amendment to County Code Section 30.1 allowing the county to collect a portion of a $500 vehicle impoundment fee, with one nay vote. The committee also voted to amend the July 14 minutes to include an omitted conversation, and approved all monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, State's Attorney, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner, as well as surplus declarations for a 2007 Impala and coroner equipment.

• Approved draft amendment to County Code Section 30.1 on vehicle seizure and impoundment (voice vote, nay: Mr. Collins)
• Amended July 14, 2021 minutes to include omitted conversation (9-6 roll call)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury and Grand Jury Statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Probation's monthly report (voice vote)
• Declared 2007 Impala as surplus (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold a meeting on August 10, 2021, to address state exemption applications, certificates of error, and omitted property. The agenda also includes a discussion of 2021 rules and procedures, along with standard public comment and business items. No specific property cases, dollar amounts, or individual names are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Review of State Exemption Applications
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Review of Omitted Property
• Discussion of 2021 Rules and Procedures

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to consider routine reports, appointments, and several resolutions, including a rezoning request, approval of a decommissioning bond for a solar farm, and policies for American Rescue Plan funding. The agenda also includes new business on purchasing sheriff vehicles with ARPA funds and emergency funding for the Hopkins Park wastewater system.

• Rezoning request from I2-General Industrial to R2-High Density Residential with special use permit and variances in Manteno Township
• Approval of decommissioning plan and bond of $152,511.92 for Kankakee 2 Solar project
• Adoption of mission statement and policies for American Rescue Plan funding
• Authorizing purchase of sheriff vehicles from ARPA Lost Revenue Fund
• Emergency funding for Hopkins Park wastewater system

The Kankakee County Board approved the adoption of mission statement and policies for American Rescue Plan funding, authorized the purchase of sheriff vehicles from the ARPA Lost Revenue Fund, and approved the sale of property at 3583 State Route 45-52. All votes were unanimous (23-0). The board also approved a consent agenda including appointments, a solar farm decommissioning bond, and a road use agreement, plus a rezoning request in Manteno Township.

• Approved ARPA funding policies (287) (23-0)
• Approved purchase of sheriff vehicles from ARPA Lost Revenue Fund (291) (23-0)
• Approved sale of property at 3583 State Route 45-52 (292) (23-0)
• Approved consent agenda with appointments, solar bond, and road agreement (23-0)
• Approved rezoning to R2-High Density Residential in Manteno Township (286) (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender salary adjustment (288) (23-0)
• Approved benefit consultant services agreement with Clemens & Associates (289) (23-0)
• Approved IDOT public transportation grant application (290) (23-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved the monthly claims report, a consulting agreement with Clemens Employee Benefits, and the Rebuild Illinois Round 2 Transit Grant, all by unanimous roll call votes. The committee also voted to not proceed with the power washing project due to financial concerns. No claims were recommended for review, and the committee discussed the Pembroke sewer emergency, which will require bids before funding approval.

• Approved monthly claims report (13-0)
• Approved Clemens Employee Benefit Consulting Agreement (13-0)
• Approved Rebuild Illinois Round 2 Transit Grant (13-0)
• Voted not to proceed with power washing project (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer's and Collector's reports and August resolutions (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to consider adopting policies for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, based on sub-committee recommendations. They will also discuss a proposed lease with Riverside Medical Center for office space to provide mental health services to court-involved youth, and consider amending the county code on electronic meeting attendance. Several appointments and reappointments to county boards are on the agenda, along with routine reports and updates.

• Adoption of policies for American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding
• Proposed lease with Riverside Medical Center for office space at 470 E. Merchant St. for mental health services
• Amending county code to clarify electronic attendance at county meetings
• Reappointments to Kankakee County Board of Health (Drs. Long, Akintilo, Jones)
• Appointment of Matthew M. Olszewski to Kankakee Regional Land Bank

The Executive Committee approved the mission statement and policies for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, along with a public defender salary adjustment and several appointments. All votes were unanimous (14-0). A proposed lease with Riverside Medical Center was removed from the agenda.

• Approved ARPA mission statement and policies (14-0)
• Approved IL Department of Revenue Public Defender salary adjustment (14-0)
• Approved 2021 salary adjustment (14-0)
• Approved reappointments to Board of Health and appointment to Land Bank (14-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Conservation Police Officer John L. Farber (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to county code for electronic attendance (voice vote)
• Removed proposed lease with Riverside Medical Center from agenda

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee approved a rezoning from I2-General Industrial to R2-High Density Residential, a special use permit, and five variances for a parcel in Manteno Township, with the ZBA recommending approval 6-0. It also approved a decommissioning plan/bond for Kankakee 2 Solar and an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Aroma Park for historic preservation. All votes were unanimous with 14 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved rezoning, special use permit, and 5 variances for Duncan Homes in Manteno (14-0)
• Approved decommissioning plan/bond for Kankakee 2 Solar (14-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Village of Aroma Park for historic preservation (14-0)
• Approved building report with 107 permits issued (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, plus an update on the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The County Clerk will also discuss how Public Act 102-0015 affects elections. The agenda is routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• County Clerk monthly report and election impact of Public Act 102-0015
• Assessor monthly report
• Recorder monthly report
• Animal Control monthly report and statistical data
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee update

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee met on July 20, 2021, and approved the combined monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates and discussions, including a new state law affecting election procedures. The minutes from the previous meeting were not submitted for approval.

• Approved combined monthly reports for County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control (voice vote)
• No other formal actions taken; meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates on wildlife care signage and a trap-neuter-vaccinate-and-return program. Members will also receive updates from the Animal Control Administrator regarding municipal contracts and shelter needs.

• Placement of care for wildlife and feeding waterfowl signage
• Animal Control Administrator update on contracts with municipalities
• Trap neuter vaccinate and return program assignments
• Public updates and education via online seminar
• Development of a web presence or Facebook site

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive and discuss monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices, along with a Grand Jury report. The agenda is primarily routine oversight of criminal justice agencies, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office – Sandi Cianci
• Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office – Jim Rowe
• Monthly report from Public Defender's Office – Ed Pentuic
• Probation monthly report – Tom Latham
• Sheriff/EMA monthly report and Animal Control update – Sheriff Mike Downey

The Criminal Justice Committee approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk's Office, State's Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's Office. The Circuit Clerk noted COVID evictions will begin in September, increasing workload. The Public Defender's Office reported a court backlog and rising juvenile cases with serious charges. The Coroner's Office reported more homicides in 2021 than all of 2020.

• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (motion by Fairfield, second by Long).
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury and Statistics reports (motion by Ekhoff, second by Peters).
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (motion by Long, second by Snipes).
• Approved Probation monthly report (motion by Parker, second by Long).
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report and Animal Control update (motion by Fairfield, second by Hunter).
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (motion by Fairfield, second by Long).

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will meet via tele-conference to process the resignation of Darrel Smith and declare a vacancy in District 12. The agenda includes several committee reports, appointment approvals, and discussions regarding zoning and equipment purchases.

• Declaration of vacancy for Kankakee County Board District 12
• Rezoning request from Agricultural to General Industrial in Manteno Township (ZBA Case#21-04)
• Disposal of surplus mobile equipment, telephone equipment, and vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department
• Authorization of an ATM agreement with Cash Works, Inc.
• Purchase of poll pads, iPad cases, and docketing stations

The Kankakee County Board approved the consent agenda, including appointments, surplus declarations, and a fund transfer, with the Title VI policy amendment read separately and passed 24-0. The board also approved a rezoning in Manteno Township, GIS services agreement, election equipment purchases, and a transportation grant. A motion to reaffirm opposition to the USFW refuge in Kankakee County passed 24-0.

• Approved consent agenda with 12 items (24-0)
• Approved Title VI Policy and Plan amendment (24-0)
• Approved rezoning from A1 to I2 in Manteno Township (voice vote)
• Approved GIS services agreement with Bruce Harris & Associates (24-0)
• Approved purchase of poll pads, iPad cases, and docketing stations (24-0)
• Approved voting and election solutions agreement with Liberty Systems (24-0)
• Approved FY2022 transportation grant agreement with IDOT (voice vote)
• Reaffirmed resolution opposing USFW refuge in Kankakee County (24-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to consider several items, including approval of redistricting maps for county districts, renewal of a franchise agreement with Comcast, and a rezoning request in Manteno Township. They will also vote on creating a new fund for American Rescue Plan money and filling numerous board and district vacancies.

• Approval of Map C or Map E for 2021 Kankakee County Reapportionment of Districts
• Renewal of Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC and Comcast of California/Colorado/Illinois/Indiana/Michigan LLC
• Rezoning request (ZBA Case#21-02) from A1-Agriculture to Re-Rural Estate in Manteno Township
• Creation of FY2021 Fund Number 098-American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Fund and Budget Amendment
• Reappointments to Forest Preserve, Drainage Districts, and other boards

The Kankakee County Board approved a new redistricting map (Map E) for 2021, passed a $105,000 settlement agreement, and approved a $23 million American Rescue Plan fund. The board also approved a Comcast franchise renewal and a rezoning request. All votes were recorded with tallies.

• Approved 2021 redistricting Map E (21-2)
• Approved $105,000 settlement for Case #18CU2208 (23-0)
• Approved creation of FY2021 Fund 098-American Rescue Plan Lost Revenue Fund (22-0)
• Approved Comcast franchise renewal (23-0)
• Approved rezoning in Manteno Township (23-0)
• Approved consent agenda with appointments (23-0)
• Approved April 2021 claims reports (23-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Lyle F. Coffman (voice vote)

GIS Committee

The committee will meet to discuss GIS department staffing and future projects. The agenda also includes updates from committee members and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of January 15, 2020 minutes
• Approval of April 9, 2021 minutes
• GIS Department Staffing Update
• Future GIS Project Discussion

The Kankakee County GIS Committee approved minutes from January 15, 2020 and April 9, 2021 unanimously. Staffing changes were announced: Mr. Bishop left the county, Mr. Olson will take over the GIS staff position, and the county will enter an agreement with Bruce Harris and Associates for technical assistance. Existing projects, including NG911 and County Highway GIS with Cloudpoint, will continue but may be delayed. The committee discussed potential future GIS projects and scheduled the next meeting for October 8, 2021.

• Approved minutes from January 15, 2020 and April 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the purchase of new election equipment from Liberty for $674,553, funded by lost revenue, and also approved the purchase of new poll pads. An emergency request for a new x-ray machine for the Coroner's office was approved. The committee also approved an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT, the ARPA lost revenue adjustment of $6,475,028, and tabled a request to add three Circuit Clerk staff members.

• Approved emergency purchase of a new x-ray machine for the Coroner's office (12-0).
• Approved signing an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT to meet a July 1 deadline.
• Approved $674,553 bid from Liberty for election equipment, paid from lost revenue fund (13-0).
• Approved purchase of new poll pads (13-0).
• Approved County Clerk's monthly and six-month reports (voice vote).
• Approved monthly claims report (13-0).
• Approved $6,475,028 ARPA lost revenue adjustment (13-0).
• Tabled Circuit Clerk staffing request for 3 new staff at $14.50/hour (12-1).

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will discuss the Respond, Revitalize, and Reinvest Initiative, including sub-committee and process details. The agenda also includes several appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts, plus routine reports and updates.

• Discussion of Kankakee County Respond, Revitalize, and Reinvest Initiative sub-committee and process
• Reappointment of Joe Swanson to University of Illinois Extension
• Reappointment of Paul A. Kroll to Pilot Township Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Lori Gadbois to Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Multiple openings on drainage districts, fire protection districts, and boards

The Executive Committee approved the consent agenda, including reappointments to the University of Illinois Extension, fire protection districts, and the Board of Health, and the appointment of Lori Gadbois to the Convention & Visitors Bureau. The committee also discussed the ARPA sub-committee process for the Respond, Revitalize, and Reinvest Initiative, with plans to involve the public. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 (13-0)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (13-0)
• Approved combined appointments/reappointments (13-0)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (12-0)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning, and Agriculture Committee voted 10-1 to send ZBA Case 21-03 (rezoning the Diversatech admin building to high-density residential) back to the ZBA for further review, after concerns about traffic, parking, and police coverage. The committee approved ZBA Case 21-04, rezoning agricultural land to industrial for St. George Ag Service, with an 11-0 vote. It also approved the May building report and a GIS consulting agreement with Bruce Harris & Associates.

• Sent ZBA Case 21-03 (Diversatech rezoning) back to ZBA (10-1)
• Approved ZBA Case 21-04 (St. George Ag Service rezoning) (11-0)
• Approved May 2021 building report (voice vote)
• Approved GIS consulting agreement with Bruce Harris & Associates (11-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee will meet to discuss routine monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, and to consider a recommendation to purchase PollPads for elections. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and updates from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.

• Opening of proposals for Election Solutions
• Recommending the purchase of PollPads
• Monthly reports from County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee monthly update

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee voted 4-6 to deny a request to allow absent member Ms. Hudson to attend via Zoom, despite a legal opinion that the procedure was proper. The committee also opened three sealed bids for election software, accepted them for review, and approved a proposal to purchase 162 iPads for $74,738, both to be sent to the Finance Committee.

• Denied Ms. Hudson's Zoom attendance by roll call vote (4 ayes, 6 nays).
• Approved allowing Mrs. Polk to attend via Zoom by voice vote.
• Opened three sealed bids for election solutions: Governmental Business Systems ($779,420 + $67,798 supplies), Liberty Systems ($678,871), Electronic Systems & Software ($684,949 + $48,595 supplies).
• Accepted the sealed bids for review and presentation to the Finance Committee.
• Approved the purchase of 162 iPads and cases for $74,738 for poll pads, to be sent to the Finance Committee.
• Approved the combined minutes of May 18, 2021, and the Assessor's, Recorder's, and Animal Control's reports.

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee will meet to discuss highway and building matters, including a resolution to revise speed zones on Warren and Fern Streets in the Aroma Road District. They will also open bids for exterior power washing and painting at the Administration Building. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Resolution and Ordinance for Revision of Altered Speed Zones on Warren Street and Fern Street in Aroma Road District
• Bid Opening for Exterior Power washing
• Bid Opening for Exterior Painting at Administration Building
• Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2021
• County Engineer's Pay Estimates

The committee approved the County Engineer's pay estimates and a resolution to set speed limits at 25 mph on Warren and Fern Streets in Aroma Road District. They also opened sealed bids for exterior power washing and painting at the Administration Building, with the lowest responsible bidder to be approved after review. A bid from Taza Construction was rejected because it was submitted by email, not sealed.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 meeting.
• Approved County Engineer's Pay Estimates (12-0).
• Approved resolution for 25 mph speed zones on Warren and Fern Streets (12-0).
• Amended agenda to open bids first (voice vote).
• Opened all sealed bids for power washing and painting (12-0).
• Approved lowest responsible bidder for power washing and painting after review (12-0).
• Rejected Taza Construction's painting bid for not being sealed.
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 a.m.

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on municipal contracts and shelter needs from the Animal Control Administrator. Members will also discuss the placement of wildlife care signage and the status of a trap-neuter-vaccinate-and-return program.

• Placement of signage for wildlife care and feeding waterfowl
• Animal Control Administrator update on municipal contracts and shelter needs
• Trap neuter vaccinate and return program assignments
• Public updates and education via online seminar
• Establishment of a web presence or Facebook site

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to hear monthly reports from county justice departments, including the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. The agenda includes a staffing request from the Circuit Clerk's Office, a grand jury report, and surplus declarations for telephone equipment and vehicles. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with attendance restricted due to COVID-19.

• Staffing request from Circuit Clerk's Office
• Grand jury statistics report from State's Attorney's Office
• Sheriff's Department declaring telephone equipment as surplus
• Sheriff's Department declaring vehicles as surplus
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money

The committee discussed the need to replace the Courtview case management system, citing slow updates and customer service issues, and agreed it should be handled urgently, though no formal motion was made as it was not on the agenda. The Circuit Clerk's request for three additional clerks to address a backlog was discussed and recommended to move to Finance for further consideration. All monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner were approved, along with declarations of telephone equipment and vehicles as surplus.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury and statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved declaring telephone equipment as surplus (14-0 roll call)
• Approved declaring vehicles as surplus (14-0 roll call)

Redistricting Committee

The Kankakee County Redistricting Committee voted 8-0 to eliminate proposed Maps A, B, and D, and to forward Maps C and E to the full county board for a vote on June 8, 2021. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting by an 8-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on map selection and procedural items.

• Approved minutes from May 24, 2021 (8-0)
• Eliminated proposed Maps A, B, and D (8-0)
• Forwarded Maps C and E to full county board for June 8, 2021 vote (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee accepted the FY2020 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approved all claims and monthly reports, each by unanimous roll call votes of 13-0. The committee also discussed the American Rescue Plan, noting the need to create a new lost revenue fund (fund 098) to be taken to the full board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted FY2020 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (13-0)
• Approved all claims (13-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (13-0)
• Approved Treasurer's and Collector's reports and June 2021 resolutions (13-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates from county departments, including the health department's COVID-19 update, and to consider several appointments and reappointments to local boards and districts. They will also vote on authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign an agreement with Comcast of Illinois, LLC, and a proclamation honoring Lyle F. Coffman for public service.

• Reappointment of Timothy J. Wilhelm to Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District
• Appointment of Scott Grise to Manteno-Bourbonnais Union Drainage District No. 6
• Authorizing County Board Chairman to execute agreement with Comcast of Illinois, LLC
• Proclamation honoring Lyle F. Coffman for years of public service
• Multiple board and district openings listed, including Kankakee County Board of Health and Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Executive Committee approved several items, including authorizing the County Board Chairman to execute an agreement with Comcast of Illinois, LLC, and approving appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts. The committee also approved the April 27, 2021 minutes, the Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report, and a proclamation honoring Lyle F. Coffman. All votes were unanimous with 14 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved April 27, 2021 minutes (14-0)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (14-0)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts (14-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Lyle F. Coffman (14-0)
• Authorized County Board Chairman to execute agreement with Comcast of Illinois, LLC (14-0)

Redistricting Committee

The Kankakee County Redistricting Committee reviewed five draft county board maps (A-E) plus a public-submitted map (F). The committee voted unanimously to eliminate Map F because its population deviations were deemed not viable under court scrutiny. No final map was selected; the committee will continue discussions at future meetings.

• Eliminated public-submitted Map F due to significant population deviations (9-0)
• Approved combined minutes from April 19 and April 26, 2021 (9-0)
• Reviewed draft maps A-E and discussed potential hybrid options
• Scheduled next meeting for May 28, 2021

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning, and Agriculture Committee approved a rezoning request for a parcel in Manteno Township, changing it from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate, following a Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation. The committee also approved the April 21, 2021 minutes and received updates on building permits, building safety, GIS maps, and rural transit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezoning ZBA Case#21-02 from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate in Manteno Township (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

This meeting consists of monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The committee will also receive a monthly update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.

• Monthly Report from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly Report from Assessor Erich Blair
• Monthly Report from Recorder Lori Gadbois
• Monthly Report and statistical data from Animal Control
• Monthly Update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Community Services Committee approved the combined County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control reports along with the April 20, 2021 minutes in a 12-0 voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates and discussions on voting equipment, office space needs, and animal control.

• Approved combined monthly reports and April 20, 2021 minutes (12-0)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Highways & Buildings Committee will consider a highway construction bid for County 21-00000-00-GM (non-MFT) and review pay estimates, along with reports on facilities, finances, and buildings. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19, with remote participation by phone.

• Bidding and letting for County 21-00000-00-GM Non MFT
• County Engineer's pay estimates
• Facility Dude report
• Financial report
• Building report

The committee opened sealed bids for County 21-00000-00-GM Non MFT and accepted the lowest responsible bidder after review by the county engineer. The bid was awarded to Gallagher Asphalt at $869,339.85. The committee also approved the April 15, 2021 minutes and the County Engineer's Pay Estimates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2021 minutes (12-0)
• Opened sealed bids for County 21-00000-00-GM Non MFT (12-0)
• Accepted lowest responsible bidder for County 21 project (12-0)
• Approved County Engineer's Pay Estimates (12-0)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review progress on animals running at large and wildlife signage. Members will discuss municipal contracts and long-range planning for animal welfare programs.

• Follow-up on Section 10-11 (a) (b) (1) regarding animals running at large
• Discussion on care for wildlife and feeding waterfowl signage
• Animal Control Administrator update on contracts with municipalities
• Planning for a possible trap neuter vaccinate and return program
• Proposal for an open forum and online seminar for public education

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to hear monthly reports from the county's judicial, law enforcement, and public safety offices, including the circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, and coroner. The agenda is largely routine oversight of ongoing operations, with no major new proposals or decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2021
• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office (Sandi Cianci)
• Grand Jury statistics report from State's Attorney's Office (Jim Rowe)
• Monthly report from Public Defender's Office (Ed Pentuic)
• Monthly report and Animal Control update from Sheriff/EMA (Mike Downey)

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the April 14, 2021 minutes and all department reports by a unanimous roll call vote of 15-0. Department heads presented monthly updates, including the State's Attorney's 42 grand jury true bills and the Sheriff's report on inmate transports and a body camera grant application. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes and all reports (15-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will meet via teleconference to consider several resolutions, including an ordinance to allow cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas, agreements for road projects with federal matching funds, and the creation of a fund for American Rescue Plan money. The board will also review appointments, proclamations, and routine monthly reports.

• Ordinance allowing cannabis businesses in unincorporated Kankakee County (236)
• Resolution for federal participation and matching funds for resurfacing County Highway 47 (237)
• Agreement with IDOT for Armour Road and Route 50 intersection reconstruction (238)
• Creation of FY2021 Fund 095 - American Rescue Plan Fund and budget amendment (244)
• Purchase of body cameras and in-car video systems for Sheriff's Department from Midwest Public Safety, LLC (245)

The Kankakee County Board approved an ordinance allowing cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas by a 15-12 vote. The board also approved the 2021 legislative agenda, opposed SB 2201, and approved several appointments and financial measures. A proposal to reduce board membership from 28 to 20 was rejected.

• Approved ordinance allowing cannabis businesses in unincorporated Kankakee County (15-12)
• Approved opposition to SB 2201 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Legislative Agenda
• Approved amendments to Confidentiality of Records policy
• Approved creation of FY2021 Fund 095-American Rescue Plan Fund and budget amendment (26-0)
• Approved purchase of body cameras and in-car video systems for Sheriff's Department (27-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus equipment for Coroner's Office (26-0)
• Rejected motion to reduce board membership from 28 to 20 (3-24)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved the Sheriff's Department's purchase of body-worn cameras from Getac for up to $317,646, including annual storage costs. The committee also approved the creation of an American Rescue Plan fund (fund 095) and a FY21 budget amendment, along with routine financial reports, claims, and policy updates. All votes were unanimous (13-0).

• Approved body camera purchase from Getac, not to exceed $317,646 (13-0)
• Approved creation of American Rescue Plan Fund 095 and FY21 budget amendment (13-0)
• Approved combined claims (13-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (13-0)
• Approved fiscal policy language changes after State's Attorney review (13-0)
• Approved March 2021 minutes (13-0)
• Approved Treasurer's and Collector's reports and May 2021 resolutions (13-0)
• Approved filing Q1 FY21 Auditor's report after removing political comments (13-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee meets to discuss administrative updates, board appointments, and a proposed ordinance on cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas. The agenda also includes proclamations and a review of the county's legislative agenda.

• Reappointment of Edward VanDrunen and Larry Leriger to Union Drainage District #2
• Reappointment of Joseph M. Kane and Mark Kaner to Kankakee County Board of Review
• Appointment of Robert Lowery to Reddick Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Randy L. Myers to Bourbonnais Fire Protection District
• Discussion and adoption of Kankakee County Board Legislative Agenda

The Kankakee County Executive Committee voted to oppose four state bills (HB1952, HB3085, HB3252, HB2789) and support HB1711, the anti-puppy mill bill. It also approved the county's legislative agenda, reappointed numerous officials to local boards, and moved a cannabis ordinance forward to the full board after a tie vote.

• Approved minutes of Feb 23, 2021 (14-0)
• Approved county legislative agenda (14-0)
• Opposed HB1952 (Juvenile Cannabis) (14-0)
• Opposed HB3085 (Cannabis Possession – Not Criminal) (14-0)
• Opposed HB3252 (Overdose Medical Treatment) (13-1)
• Opposed HB2789 (IDPH school closure power) (14-0)
• Supported HB1711 (Anti Puppy Mill Bill) (14-0)
• Approved 15 reappointments/appointments to local boards (14-0)

Redistricting Committee

The Kankakee County Redistricting Committee reviewed five draft county board maps (A-E) and one public-submitted map (F). The committee voted 9-0 to eliminate Map F due to significant population deviations that would likely fail court scrutiny. No other maps were eliminated or adopted, and the committee will continue discussions at future meetings.

• Eliminated public-submitted Map F due to population variances (9-0)
• Approved combined minutes from April 19 and April 26, 2021 (9-0)
• Reviewed draft maps A-E with no adoption or elimination
• Scheduled next meeting for May 28, 2021

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning, and Agriculture Committee approved a rezoning request for a parcel in Norton Township and approved the USS Goodrich Solar LLC solar farm decommissioning plan and bond. Both motions passed unanimously with a 12-0 roll call vote. The committee also approved the February 2021 building report and received a demonstration of the new Smartgov building software.

• Approved February 2021 building report (12-0)
• Approved rezoning from A1-Agriculture to A2-Agriculture Estates for ZBA Case #21-01 in Norton Township (12-0)
• Approved USS Goodrich Solar LLC solar farm decommissioning plan and bond (12-0)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Monthly report from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly report from Assessor Erich Blair
• Monthly report from Recorder Lori Gadbois
• Monthly report and statistical data from Animal Control (Kari Laird)
• Update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Tinker Parker)

The Community Services Committee approved the combined reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with the minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting, in a unanimous roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates from department heads and adjourned at 9:29 a.m.

• Approved combined reports and March 16, 2021 minutes (14-0)

Redistricting Committee

The Kankakee County Redistricting Committee met for an informational session on April 19, 2021, with no motions or votes. State's Attorney Jim Rowe reviewed legal requirements, including a deadline to reapportion by July 2021 and a board size between 5 and 29 members. The committee discussed future tasks such as deciding board member compensation, election methods, and district sizes, with future meetings scheduled through June 2021.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only
• Scheduled future meetings: April 26, May 2, May 10, May 17, May 24, June 7 (tentative)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee will discuss and potentially approve resolutions authorizing the county board chairman to sign agreements for federal participation and matching tax funds for resurfacing County Highway 47 and reconstructing the Armour Road and Route 50 intersection. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the highways and buildings departments.

• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation and appropriating matching tax funds for resurfacing County Highway 47
• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation for matching tax funds for Armour Road and Route 50 intersection reconstruction
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2020
• Public comment period with COVID-19 restrictions, including phone-in comments

The Highways & Buildings Committee approved all agenda items unanimously, including two resolutions authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign agreements for federal participation in road projects. The first resolution covers resurfacing County Highway 47 (Bonfield Road) with a 20% county match of $126,000, and the second covers the local share of Armour Road and Route 50 intersection reconstruction. The committee also approved the County Engineer's Pay Estimates and the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 (14-0)
• Approved County Engineer's Pay Estimates (14-0)
• Approved resolution for federal participation in resurfacing County Highway 47 (Bonfield Road) with $126,000 county match (14-0)
• Approved resolution for IDOT agreement on Armour Road and Route 50 intersection reconstruction (14-0)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear monthly reports from county justice departments and consider a bid opening for body-worn cameras. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Bid opening for body-worn cameras
• Monthly reports from Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Coroner
• Grand jury statistics report
• Animal control update
• Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes

The Criminal Justice Committee opened sealed bids for body-worn and in-car cameras, reviewed two bids, and voted to forward the lowest responsible bidder to the Finance Committee after review. The committee also approved the combined minutes and reports from the March 17 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational reports.

• Opened sealed bids for body-worn cameras (14-0)
• Moved lowest responsible bidder for cameras to Finance Committee (15-0)
• Approved combined minutes and reports (15-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider accepting American Rescue Plan funds, approve road agreements with the state, and vote on an animal nuisance ordinance. The agenda also includes routine appointments, proclamations, and monthly reports.

• Resolution to accept American Rescue Plan funds (218)
• Letter of understanding with IDOT for Armour Road reconstruction at Illinois Route 50 (214)
• Local Agency Agreement for federal participation and matching funds for resurfacing County Highway 9 (215)
• Ordinance adding animal nuisance and trespass offenses to County Code (216)
• County Code modification for electronic attendance at meetings (217)

The Kankakee County Board approved a resolution authorizing the chairman to sign agreements to receive funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, after amending the title and language. The board also approved several other items, including a letter of understanding for Armour Road reconstruction, a local agency agreement for resurfacing County Highway 9, an animal nuisance ordinance, and a code modification for electronic meeting attendance. All votes were unanimous (26-0).

• Approved American Rescue Plan funds agreement (26-0)
• Approved Armour Road reconstruction letter of understanding (26-0)
• Approved County Highway 9 resurfacing agreement (26-0)
• Approved animal nuisance ordinance amendment (26-0)
• Approved electronic meeting attendance code change (26-0)
• Approved consent agenda with reappointments and appointments (26-0)
• Approved surplus emergency equipment disposal (26-0)
• Approved tort funds for litigation costs (26-0)

GIS Committee

The GIS Committee is meeting to review the K3GIS 2020 performance and discuss GIS projects for 2021. The body will also establish meeting dates for July and October.

• K3GIS 2020 review
• 2021 GIS Projects discussion
• Approval of January 15, 2020 meeting minutes

The Kankakee County GIS Committee met on April 9, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so most agenda items were informational only. The committee did approve a motion recommending Surdex Option 1 (3-inch pixel fidelity county-wide) to the PZA committee. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended Surdex Option 1 (3-inch pixel fidelity county-wide) to PZA committee (unanimous, no dissenting votes)
• No quorum; minutes from January 15, 2020 not approved
• No decision on 2021 meeting dates (July 9 and October 8 discussed)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the February 2021 monthly claims report and the FY20 General Fund Contingency Budget Adjustment, both by unanimous roll call votes of 13-0. They also approved the Treasurer's and Collector's reports and monthly resolutions for April 2021. The committee discussed cash flow, the American Rescue Plan Act, and received updates from the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved the minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting (13-0).
• Approved the monthly claims report (13-0).
• Approved the FY20 General Fund Contingency Budget Adjustment (13-0).
• Approved the Treasurer's and Collector's reports and monthly resolutions for April 2021 (13-0).

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act, receive updates from county departments, and consider a code modification to allow electronic attendance at meetings. The agenda also includes several appointments and reappointments to local boards and districts.

• Presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act
• County Code modification to address electronic attendance in meetings
• Reappointments to Bloom's Grove Cemetery Association (4) and Kankakee River Conservancy District (1)
• Reappointment to Yellowhead & Washington Union Drainage District No. 2
• Listed openings on numerous drainage districts, fire protection districts, and county boards

The Executive Committee agreed to authorize the County Board Chairman to sign the American Rescue Plan Act document to accept federal funds, with plans for auditing and hiring staff to manage disbursement. The committee also approved a county code modification for electronic meeting attendance and reappointed several officials to local boards. All votes were unanimous except one 13-0 vote on appointments.

• Authorized chairman to sign American Rescue Plan Act funds acceptance (14-0)
• Approved county code modification for electronic meeting attendance (14-0)
• Approved reappointments to cemetery, drainage, and conservancy boards (13-0)
• Approved minutes and VAC report from February 23, 2021 (14-0)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the judiciary, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, and coroner. The agenda includes updates on cashless bail impact, body-worn camera quotes, jail programs, and proposed morgue usage fee changes. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Cashless Bail Impact update
• Body Worn Camera Quotes
• Jail Program Information
• Updated Morgue Usage Fees
• Declaring Equipment as Surplus

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the February 10, 2021 minutes and combined monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Coroner's offices, all by unanimous roll call votes. The committee also voted to move body-worn camera quotes to the Finance Committee for further consideration, and approved declaring outdated radio equipment as surplus.

• Approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes (16-0).
• Approved combined monthly reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Coroner's offices (16-0).
• Moved body-worn camera quotes to the Finance Committee (16-0).
• Approved declaring outdated radio equipment as surplus (16-0).

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, and to discuss voting machines, the Running at Large Ordinance, and wild fowl signage. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19, with remote participation available by phone.

• Voting Machine Discussion with County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Running at Large Ordinance update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Wild Fowl Signage Update
• Monthly reports from County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control
• Approval of February 16, 2021 minutes

The Community Services Committee approved the running at large ordinance, which addresses repeat owners allowing animals to roam, and it will proceed to the full board for final approval. The committee also approved the minutes and all monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. Animal Control reported a $7,500 donation and an agreement with Bourbonnais that is working well. The County Clerk discussed the need for new voting equipment, estimating a 6-year lease at about $686,000 with no current funds available.

• Approved the running at large ordinance, sending it to the full board for approval.
• Approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting and all monthly reports.
• Amended the agenda to move the Animal Control report earlier.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:03 a.m.

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with updates from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a lottery for simultaneous filings and a review of the Recorder's 2021 annual report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• County Clerk monthly report and lottery for simultaneous filings
• Assessor monthly report
• Recorder monthly report and annual 2021 review
• Animal Control monthly report and statistical data
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee update

The Community Services Committee approved the animal running-at-large ordinance, sending it to the full board for final approval. The committee also approved the minutes from February 16, 2021, and all monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The County Clerk reported that new voting equipment is needed, with an estimated cost of $686,000 for a 6-year lease, but no funds are currently available.

• Approved the minutes from February 16, 2021, and all monthly reports (County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, Animal Control) with a 13-0 roll call vote.
• Approved the animal running-at-large ordinance, which will be forwarded to the full board for approval, with a 13-0 roll call vote.
• Amended the agenda to move the Animal Control report earlier in the meeting, approved with a 13-0 roll call vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:03 a.m.

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee will meet to discuss highway and building matters, including two resolutions: one authorizing the County Board Chairman to execute a letter of understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for IL-50 and Armour Road, and another to sign a local agency agreement and appropriate funds for resurfacing County Highway 9. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, pay estimates, and reports. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to execute Letter of Understanding with IDOT for IL-50 and Armour Road
• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement and appropriate funds for resurfacing CH 9
• County Engineer's Pay Estimates
• Facility Dude Report and Building Report
• Public comment via phone due to COVID-19 restrictions

The Highways & Buildings Committee approved three items: the County Engineer's pay estimates, a letter of understanding with IDOT for a jurisdictional transfer on IL-50 and Armour Road, and a resolution for resurfacing County Highway 9 with 80% federal funding. All motions passed unanimously with 12 ayes and 0 nays. The committee also discussed building maintenance, including a potential $636,000 courthouse upgrade and power washing the old jail, but took no action on those items.

• Approved County Engineer's Pay Estimates (12-0)
• Authorized County Board Chairman to execute Letter of Understanding with IDOT for IL-50 and Armour Road (12-0)
• Approved resolution for resurfacing County Highway 9, with 80% federal funds and 20% county funds (12-0)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on animals running at large and municipal contracts. Members will discuss wildlife signage and long-range planning for public education and vaccination events.

• Update on Section 10-11 (b) (1) regarding animals running at large
• Discussion on care for wildlife and feeding birds signage
• Animal Control Administrator update on contracts with municipalities
• Planning for a possible trap neuter vaccinate and return event
• Proposal for an online seminar for public updates and education

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider several resolutions, including approving decommissioning plans and bonds for two solar projects, authorizing an inter-governmental agreement to create a regional land bank authority, and adopting zoning map amendments. The board will also handle routine appointments, monthly reports, and a consent agenda. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Approve decommissioning plan and bond of $206,349 for Gar Creek Solar West Farm
• Approve decommissioning plan and bond of $194,593 for Gar Creek Solar East Farm
• Authorize inter-governmental agreement to establish Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority
• Award bid to A&R Tree & Demo to demolish structures at 203 S. Laurel Lane, Kankakee, IL
• Adopt Kankakee County Zoning Map Amendments - 2021

The Kankakee County Board filled two board vacancies and elected a new chairman. Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand was appointed to District 16 and Andrew Wheeler to District 26, both by unanimous votes. Wheeler was then elected County Board Chairman, also unanimously. The board also discussed future vacancy procedures, with plans to formalize them in the County Code.

• Appointed Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand to District 16 vacancy (25-0)
• Appointed Andrew Wheeler to District 26 vacancy (26-0)
• Elected Andrew Wheeler as County Board Chairman (26-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will hold a special meeting to elect a new Board Chairman. The board will also vote on resolutions to declare vacancies in Districts 16 and 26 and approve appointments for Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand and Andrew Wheeler.

• Election of Kankakee County Board Chairman
• Appointment of Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand to District 16 vacancy
• Appointment of Andrew Wheeler to District 26 vacancy

The Kankakee County Board approved the consent agenda and all resolutions presented, each passing with 27 ayes to 0 nays (or unanimous voice votes). Actions included approving January 2021 claims and department reports, a proclamation for Building Safety Month, and resolutions for a bridge agreement with Lake County, Indiana, a vending machine contract, a demolition bid, zoning map amendments, solar farm decommissioning bonds, transportation grants, a land bank authority, inter-fund borrowing, and a housing grant. The board also entered and exited executive session and adjourned.

• Approved proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Month (27-0).
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved January 2021 claims reports (27-0).
• Approved January 2021 department reports (27-0).
• Approved consent agenda with appointments and reappointments (27-0).
• Approved Border Bridge Agreement with Lake County, Indiana (27-0).
• Approved contract with Alternative Vending Concepts, Inc. for vending services (27-0).
• Approved resolution to establish Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority (25-0).

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved all three contested claims, including the Animal Control Verizon bill for the remainder of the fiscal year, and the monthly claims report. It also approved the inter-fund borrowing of $1.9M, the Treasurer's reports, and the IHDA Strong Communities Funding Agreement. The committee voted to increase the maximum outlay for the FEMA/IEMA demolition program from $250,000 to $300,000.

• Approved the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes (14-0).
• Approved three previously rejected claims, including the Animal Control Verizon bill for the rest of the fiscal year (14-0).
• Approved the monthly claims report (14-0).
• Approved the General Fund inter-fund borrowing of $1.9M as of November 30, 2020 (14-0).
• Approved the Treasurer's and Collector's reports for January 2021 and March 2021 resolutions (14-0).
• Increased the maximum outlay for the FEMA/IEMA demolition program from $250,000 to $300,000 (14-0).
• Approved the IHDA Strong Communities Funding Agreement and resolution, allowing the Chairman to sign (14-0).

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee meets to handle routine business and several administrative items. Members will vote on appointments to fire, GIS, and drainage districts, and discuss updates on redistricting, a potential reduction in state LGDF funds, and a land bank intergovernmental agreement.

• Appointment of Christine A. Allen to Limestone Township Fire Protection District
• Reappointments to Kankakee County GIS Committee (Mark Rogers, Lori Gadbois, Erich Blair, Timothy Nugent)
• Discussion of potential reduction of LGDF funds (income tax)
• Kankakee Regional Land Bank Intergovernmental Agreement
• Declaring May as Building Safety Month in Kankakee County

The committee approved the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority intergovernmental agreement, amending the director eligibility from 'agent' to 'W-2 employee or Kankakee County resident.' A motion to rename the authority to 'Kankakee County Regional Land Bank Authority' failed. The committee also approved routine reports, appointments, and a proclamation for Building Safety Month.

• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 (14-0)
• Approved Regional Superintendent of Schools quarterly report (14-0)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly and Governor's yearly reports (14-0)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to fire district and GIS committee (13-0)
• Approved sending Building Safety Month proclamation to full board (13-0)
• Approved Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority IGA with amendment changing director eligibility to W-2 employee or county resident (13-0)
• Denied motion to rename authority to Kankakee County Regional Land Bank Authority (2-11)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning, and Agriculture Committee approved the decommissioning plans and bonds for both Garr Creek West and Garr Creek East solar farms, along with several other items. They also approved the 2021 zoning map update, opened and approved the lowest responsible bidder for the demolition at 203 S Laurel Lane, and approved appointments to county commissions. All votes were unanimous with 15 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved January 2021 building report and minutes (15-0)
• Opened 7 bids for demolition at 203 S Laurel Lane (15-0)
• Approved lowest responsible bidder for demolition after review (15-0)
• Approved 2021 zoning map update (15-0)
• Approved Garr Creek West and East solar farm decommissioning plans and bonds (15-0)
• Approved appointments of Tom Peterson and Jane Schwark to county commissions (15-0)
• Approved FY2022 FTA Section 5311 and Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance applications (15-0)
• Approved purchase of service agreement with SHOWBUS (15-0)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Monthly report from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly report from Assessor Erich Blair
• Monthly report from Recorder Lori Gadbois
• Monthly report and statistical data from Animal Control Kari Laird
• Update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee by Tinker Parker

The Community Services Committee approved the combined monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes, in a unanimous 13-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates and discussion of a future ordinance.

• Approved combined monthly reports and January 19, 2021 minutes (13-0)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to consider state exemption applications and certificates of error, which are property tax matters. The agenda also includes public comment, new and old business, and adjournment. No specific cases or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• New business
• Old business

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee will discuss and potentially approve several highway construction bids, a border bridge agreement with Lake County, Indiana, and updates on the Route 50/Armour Road project. They will also review building maintenance reports, including elevator repair and courthouse basement space planning, and consider a vending contract. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Bidding and letting for 2021 4X4 crew cab pickup truck and multiple highway construction projects
• Border Bridge Agreement between Kankakee County, Illinois and Lake County, Indiana
• Route 50/Armour Road update
• Administration Elevator Repair Update
• Approval of Vending Contract – John Coghlan

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee opened sealed bids for several road projects and approved accepting the lowest responsible bidder after review by the County Engineer. The committee also approved the County Engineer's pay estimates, a border bridge agreement with Lake County, Indiana, and a vending contract. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2020 (8-0)
• Opened bids for 2021 truck and road projects (8-0)
• Approved accepting lowest responsible bidder for road projects (8-0)
• Approved County Engineer's pay estimates (8-0)
• Approved border bridge agreement with Lake County, Indiana (8-0)
• Approved vending contract with county employee (8-0)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on animals running at large and municipal contracts. Members are discussing signage for wildlife care and planning future public education events.

• State's Attorney update on Section 10-11 (b) (1) regarding animals running at large
• Committee assignments for wildlife care and bird feeding signage
• Animal Control Administrator update on municipal contracts and shelter meetings
• Planning for a possible trap neuter vaccinate and return event
• Proposal for an online seminar and open forum for public education

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear monthly reports from county justice departments and receive an announcement from Chief Judge Michael Kramer about a new associate judge appointment. The meeting is held via Zoom with limited public attendance due to COVID-19.

• Appointment of Associate Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit announced by Chief Judge Michael Kramer
• Monthly reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's Office
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff's Department
• Monthly Receipts of Money from Coroner's Office

The Criminal Justice Committee approved all December 2020 reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner by a 15-0 roll call vote. Chief Judge Michael Kramer announced the appointment of Nancy Nicholson as an Associate Judge to the 21st Judicial Circuit. The committee also heard updates on jail COVID-19 cases, IDOC inmate housing costs, and body camera quotes.

• Approved December 2020 reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner (15-0)
• Appointment of Nancy Nicholson as Associate Judge to the 21st Judicial Circuit announced

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to consider routine reports, appointments, and resolutions, including a property tax abatement for tax year 2020, appropriating bridge funds for a bridge on the Ford-Kankakee County line, and establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. They will also discuss contracts, including a FOP Lieutenants contract and elevator maintenance bids, and consider an agreement for a Strong Communities Program grant.

• Property Tax Abatement for Tax Year 2020
• Resolution Appropriating County Bridge Funds to Construct a Bridge on the Ford-Kankakee County Line
• Approval of an Ordinance Establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and a PACE Area
• FOP Lieutenants FY2021-2023 Contract
• Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign an Agreement with the Illinois Housing Development Authority for a Strong Communities Program Grant

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee met on January 27, 2021, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including claims, monthly reports, a property tax abatement for tax year 2020, the FOP Lieutenants FY2021-2023 contract, and the opening of bids for elevator maintenance. The committee also discussed concerns about Illinois House Bill 3653, which would require body cameras without funding, and considered writing a letter to the Governor. No substantive decisions were made beyond the approvals listed.

• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 (15-0)
• Approved claims recommended for approval (15-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (15-0)
• Approved property tax abatement for tax year 2020 (15-0)
• Approved Treasurer's and Collector's reports and February 2021 resolutions (15-0)
• Approved FOP Lieutenants FY2021-2023 contract (15-0)
• Opened sealed bids for elevator maintenance; approved entering agreement with lowest responsible bidder (15-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including filling numerous openings on drainage districts, fire protection districts, and county boards. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 from the Health Department and reports from county staff. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Three openings on Manteno No. 9 Drainage District
• Eight openings on Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission
• Appointment of Donald H. Zack to Kankakee River Conservency District
• Reappointment of Doug Jones to Kankakee County Housing Authority
• COVID-19 update from Health Department's John Bevis

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning, and Agriculture Committee approved two zoning variance requests, both recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The first allows a driveway interval variance in Limestone Township, and the second permits variances for lot width and driveway interval in Aroma Township. The committee also discussed renewable energy impacts and received updates on rural transit and the Zoning Board of Appeals process.

• Approved ZBA Case#20-06 driveway interval variance in Limestone Township (15-0)
• Approved ZBA Case#20-07 lot width and driveway interval variances in Aroma Township (15-0)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2020 and December Building Report (15-0)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists primarily of routine monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 precautions, with remote participation available by phone.

• Monthly report from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly report from Assessor Erich Blair
• Monthly report from Recorder Lori Gadbois
• Monthly report and statistical data from Animal Control Kari Laird
• Update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Tinker Parker)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee is meeting to discuss highway and building matters. The main business is reviewing bids and lettings for 18 road projects across the county, including work in Aroma, Bourbonnais, Essex, and other townships. The committee will also hear reports on county buildings, including a bid opening for flooring at the Juvenile Detention Center, and consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Bidding and letting for 18 road projects, including County 22-00000-00-GM Supp 1 and Supp 2
• Bid opening for flooring at the Juvenile Detention Center (JCDC)
• County Engineer's pay estimates
• Facility Dude, financial, and building reports
• Approval of December 16, 2021 minutes

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the combined lowest responsible bidder for multiple highway projects after opening sealed bids, approved the County Engineer's pay estimates, and approved the lowest responsible bidder for flooring at the Jerome Combs Detention Center (JCDC). All votes were unanimous except the flooring bid, which passed 11-1. The committee also discussed duct cleaning and asked for cost estimates.

• Approved combined lowest responsible bidder for highway projects (12-0)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (12-0)
• Approved lowest responsible bidder for JCDC flooring (11-1, Rayman nay)
• Opened sealed bids for highway projects and JCDC flooring

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on animal control laws and municipal contracts. Members will also discuss public education signage and long-range planning for animal welfare.

• State's Attorney update on Section 10-11 (b) (1) regarding animals running at large
• Committee assignments for wildlife care and bird feeding signage
• Animal Control Administrator update on contracts with municipalities
• Planning for a possible trap neuter vaccinate and return event
• Proposed online seminar for public updates and education

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting by Zoom to hear monthly reports from the circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, and coroner. The agenda includes a computerization update, grand jury statistics, a COVID-19 update, and a 2020 annual report review. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19, with call-in options.

• Circuit Clerk's Office computerization update
• State's Attorney's Office grand jury statistics report
• Sheriff/EMA Department COVID-19 update and HB 163 update
• Coroner's Office 2020 annual report review
• Public comment via phone due to COVID-19 restrictions

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the November reports and declared the Sheriff's 16-year-old phone system as surplus. Members discussed the impact of a newly passed state bill on violent crime and cashless bail, with concerns raised by the State's Attorney, Probation, and Sheriff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner (voice vote)
• Declared Sheriff's phone system as surplus (15-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will meet via teleconference to consider several resolutions, including a PACE program ordinance, budget amendments, and various appointments. They will also receive department reports and open sealed bids for elevator maintenance. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and PACE Area (163)
• Amendments to the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation for FY 2019-2020 (160)
• Authorization to hire Smith, Koelling, Dykstra and Ohm, P.C. to audit FY2020 financial statements (161)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Kankakee County Animal Control and Village of Bourbonnais (162)
• ZBA Case#20-05: variance request for driveway interval in I1-Light Industrial District (159)

The Kankakee County Board approved a commercial broker services agreement with Nugent Curtis Real Estate after amending the price to $169,900. The board also approved several appointments, including to the ISACO Large County Caucus and Economic Alliance, despite objections from some members. Other actions included approving the November 2020 claims reports, department reports, and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2019-2020.

• Approved November 2020 claims reports (25-0)
• Accepted department reports (26-0)
• Approved consent agenda appointments to ISACO and IKAN committees (25-0)
• Approved ISACO Large County Caucus and Legislative Committee appointments (22-4)
• Approved commercial broker services agreement with Nugent Curtis Real Estate, amended to $169,900 (25-1)
• Opened sealed bids for elevator maintenance and authorized lowest responsible bidder (25-0)
• Approved ZBA variance for driveway interval in I1-Light Industrial District (25-0)
• Approved amendments to 2019-2020 combined annual budget (26-0)