Kankakee County public meetings in 2022

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several resolutions, including a federal funding agreement for resurfacing County Highway 18, a maintenance resolution under the Illinois Highway Code, and an engineering agreement for a bridge replacement on County Highway 17. The agenda also includes a project update presentation, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.

• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement for federal participation and appropriating matching tax funds for resurfacing County Highway 18
• Resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code
• Resolution authorizing engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. and appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds to design bridge replacement on County Highway 17 in Sumner Township

The Highways & Waterways Committee approved several resolutions regarding infrastructure maintenance and engineering agreements. This includes funding for resurfacing County Highway 18 and designing a bridge replacement on County Highway 17. The committee also approved County Engineer pay estimates.

• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (7-0)
• Approved resolution for resurfacing County Highway 18 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (7-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for County Highway 17 bridge replacement (7-0)
• Approved agreement for the County Engineers Salary (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2023 meeting (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including a building report, a proposed employment agreement for a plumbing inspector, and several appointments to county boards. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major zoning or land-use decisions listed.

• Building Report: November 2022
• Magruder & Associates Plumbing Inspector Employment Agreement
• Reappointments to Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission (Chad Miller, Samuel Payton, Jeff Jarvis, Thomas Sutrina)
• Appointments to Economic Alliance of Kankakee County (Amanda Armer-Irps, Rosemary Foster, Chad Miller, Andrew Wheeler)
• Bathymetric RFP (GIS)

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved an employment agreement for a plumbing inspector and a request for proposals for bathymetric mapping. The committee also approved the November 2022 building reports.

• Approved Magruder & Associates Plumbing Inspector Employment Agreement (12-0)
• Approved Bathymetric RFP (voice vote)
• Approved November 2022 Building Reports (voice vote)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will review financial reports, approve claims, and consider several funding actions, including authorizing $2 million in ARPA funds for social services and amending a resolution for the License Plate Reader Program. They will also discuss ARPA funding requests from the Village of Sun River Terrace and the Limestone Fire Protection District, as well as a request for lost revenue for Sheriff's Department vehicles.

• Authorize $2.0 million of ARPA funding for Social Services Program (Fund 095)
• Amend Resolution 2021-09-14-333 to $30,000 for License Plate Reader Program
• ARPA funding requests: Village of Sun River Terrace, Limestone Fire Protection District
• ARPA Lost Revenue request: Sheriff's Department – Vehicles
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022

The committee approved several ARPA funding requests and financial claims. Key actions included authorizing $2.0 million for the Social Services Program and funding for the Sheriff's Department and local districts.

• Authorized $2.0 million of ARPA funding for Social Services Program (9-0)
• Approved $270,912.00 for Sheriff’s Department Vehicles (9-0)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA reimbursement for Village of Sun River Terrace (9-0)
• Approved $16,321.89 ARPA request for Limestone Fire Protection District (9-0)
• Amended Resolution 2021-09-14-333 to $30,000 for License Plate Reader Program (9-0)
• Approved FY2022 Audit Engagement Letter (9-0)
• Approved combined claims and monthly claims report (9-0)
• Approved November 2022 Treasurer and Collector reports (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on a resolution opposing HB5855, consider adding a Judicial Facilities Fee, and discuss engaging a consultant. They will also receive monthly updates from several departments and consider a citizen-requested referendum on mental health and substance abuse treatment.

• Resolution opposing HB5855
• Adding Kankakee County to 55ILCS 5/5-1101.3 (Judicial Facilities Fee)
• Authorizing engagement of SAQ Consulting
• Adjustment to the Bereavement Policy
• Citizen-requested referendum on mental health and substance abuse treatment

The Executive Committee approved a revised bereavement policy and a resolution opposing HB5855. The committee also authorized the County Board Chairman to engage SAQ Consulting and approved adding the county to judicial facilities fees. A citizen-requested referendum for mental health and substance abuse treatment was referred to the full board.

• Approved adjustment to Kankakee County Bereavement Policy (voice vote)
• Approved resolution opposing HB5855 (voice vote)
• Approved adding Kankakee County to 55ILCS 5/5-1101.3 Judicial Facilities Fees (voice vote)
• Authorized County Board Chairman to engage SAQ Consulting (12-0)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Recommended mental health and substance abuse treatment referendum go to full board (voice vote)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee will receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, plus a six-month report from the Clerk and a ballot-placement lottery for the 2023 consolidated election. The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will also give a monthly update. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• County Clerk will conduct lottery for ballot placement for 2023 Consolidated Election
• County Clerk to present six-month report
• Monthly reports from Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee monthly update
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. A lottery was conducted to determine ballot placement for the 2023 Consolidated Election.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved County Clerk monthly and six-month reports (voice vote)
• Conducted lottery for 2023 Consolidated Election ballot placement
• Approved Assessor monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee is holding a regular meeting with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The agenda consists of routine items: public comment, approval of minutes (none), and updates from staff on facilities, finances, and maintenance. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Facility Dude Report
• Financial Report
• Maintenance Department Overview
• Building Report

The committee received presentations on county projects and courthouse renovations for new board members. Maintenance and financial reports were reviewed. No substantive legislative actions or policy decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:41 a.m. (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider the Tax Year 2022 Levy Request, a resolution to reimburse costs for the Heritage Prairie Solar project, and several ARPA fund expenditures. The agenda also includes appointments, a zoning variance, and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 705.

• Tax Year 2022 Levy Request
• Resolution to reimburse costs for Heritage Prairie Solar and Winds Projects
• ARPA funding to More Hair, Grow Hair Inc., St. Patrick Gymnasium, New Beginnings for Cats, and Good Shepard Manor
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for a Court Management System
• Emergency Demolition of 130 Laurel Road, Kankakee

The County Board approved the Tax Year 2022 Levy Request and authorized several expenditures, including ARPA fund projects and a new court management system. The board also approved an emergency demolition and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 705.

• Approved Tax Year 2022 Levy Request (25-1)
• Approved emergency demolition of 130 Laurel Road, Kankakee, IL (26-0)
• Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies for a Court Management System (26-0)
• Approved ARPA fund expenditures for More Hair, Grow Hair Inc., St. Patrick Gymnasium, New Beginnings for Cats, and Good Shepard Manor (26-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 705 (26-0)
• Approved agreement with Belson Steel Center of Bradley for e-waste recycling services (26-0)
• Approved matching funds for the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Program (26-0)
• Approved reimbursement costs for Heritage Prairie Solar and Winds Projects (26-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including a collective bargaining agreement with a maintenance union, emergency demolition funding, matching funds for a prosecutor program, and a contract for a new court management system. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining matters.

• Authorize signing collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 705 (Maintenance)
• Emergency demolition of 130 Laurel Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
• Approval of matching funds for Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Program
• Resolution to sign agreement with Tyler Technologies for Court Management System

County Board

This is a special meeting of the Kankakee County Board to seat current and new board members, present certificates of election, administer oaths and bonds for newly elected and re-elected members, and elect a temporary and permanent chairman and vice-chairman.

• Seating of current and new County Board members
• Presentation of Certificate of Election, Oath and Bond for newly elected and re-elected board members
• Swearing in of board members by Judge Bill Dickenson
• Election of temporary chairman, permanent chairman, and vice-chairman

The County Board held a special meeting to elect its leadership for the term. Andrew Wheeler was elected Chairman, and Alexander-Hildebrand was elected Vice Chairman.

• Elected Andrew Wheeler as Chairman (26-2)
• Elected Alexander-Hildebrand as Vice Chairman (voice vote)
• Nominated Mr. Hess as Temporary Chairman (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial reports, a cash flow update, and claims. They will consider a resolution for FY2023 interfund borrowing and the Tax Year 2022 levy request. The committee will also review ARPA funding requests from several local organizations.

• FY2023 Interfund Borrowing Resolution
• Tax Year 2022 Levy Request
• ARPA funding requests: More Hair Grow Hair Inc., St. Patrick Gymnasium, New Beginnings for Cats, Good Shepard Manor, M&J Catering
• Monthly claims report and claims recommended/not recommended for approval
• Treasurer's and Collector's reports for October 2022

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from several departments, and consider administrative items including appointments to fire and drainage districts, declaring equipment surplus, authorizing a contract with Belson Steel for e-waste, and updating county code sections. The meeting includes public comment and routine reports.

• Resignation of Mark O’Connor from the Limestone Fire Protection District and appointment of Steven D. Schultz
• Reappointment of Jaeson Munyon to the Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No. 1
• Declaring equipment as surplus from the Kankakee County State’s Attorney Office
• Authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign an agreement with Belson Steel for e-waste
• Updates to Sections 2-475 and 2-62 of the Kankakee County Code

The committee approved an agreement with Belson Steel for e-waste and the release of social programming grants to Rincon Family Services using ARPA funds. Members also approved updates to the Kankakee County Code and several district appointments.

• Approved agreement with Belson Steel for E-Waste (12-0)
• Approved release of social programming grants to Rincon Family Services (voice vote)
• Approved updates to Kankakee County Code Section 2-475 (voice vote)
• Approved updates to Kankakee County Code Section 2-62 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Steven D. Schultz to Limestone Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Jaeson Munyon to Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No. 1 (voice vote)
• Approved resignation of Mark O’Connor from Limestone Fire Protections District (voice vote)
• Approved declaring Kankakee County State’s Attorney Office equipment as surplus (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review two zoning cases: a variance for a pond setback in Aroma Township and a rezoning request in Salina Township. The committee will also consider intergovernmental agreements related to e-waste and the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, along with the alliance's by-laws. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a building report.

• ZBA Case#22-17: Variance to Sections 121-281.c (Setbacks for Pond) in Aroma Township, petitioner James Gerth
• ZBA Case#22-18: Rezoning from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate in Salina Township, petitioners Tyler & Jenna Deany and James E. Smith Jr., applicant Darrel Smith
• E-Waste Intergovernmental Agreement
• Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Intergovernmental Agreement
• Economic Alliance of Kankakee County By-Laws

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two cases: a variance request for pond setbacks on a property in Aroma Township, and a rezoning request from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate in Salina Township. The board will also handle routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and communications.

• ZBA Case#22-17: Variance to Sections 121-281.c (Setbacks for Pond), Aroma Township, petitioner James Gerth
• ZBA Case#22-18: Rezoning from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate, Salina Township, petitioners Tyler & Jenna Deany and James E. Smith Jr., applicant Darrel Smith

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from judicial, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, and coroner offices. The agenda includes a proposal to declare sheriff's department equipment as surplus and an animal control update. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily routine oversight.

• Monthly reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office
• Declaring Equipment as Surplus – Sheriff's Department
• Animal Control Update
• Monthly Receipts of Money from Coroner's Office

The committee approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner's offices. The Sheriff's Department received approval to declare specific equipment as surplus. Judge Cunnington provided updates on a basement project and Court Management System negotiations.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report
• Approved Grand Jury and Grand Jury Statistics reports
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report
• Approved Probation monthly report
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report
• Approved declaring Sheriff's Department equipment as surplus
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts of money

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Highways & Buildings Committee approved a resolution for the County Board Chairman to sign a cost reimbursement agreement with Heritage Prairie Solar LLC/Illinois Generations LLC. The committee also approved County Engineer pay estimates and funds for the County Engineer salary.

• Approved agreement to reimburse costs for Heritage Prairie Solar and winds project (voice vote)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (8-0)
• Approved appropriation of funds for County Engineer salary (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider a resolution calling for the suspension of the Safe-T Act implementation and vote on the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board will also decide on several appointments, a collective bargaining agreement with the Coroner's Office union, and multiple ARPA fund expenditures for local districts and libraries.

• Resolution calling for suspension of Safe-T Act implementation
• Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Collective bargaining agreement between Coroner's Office and Laborers International Union Local 751
• ZBA Case#22-01: Special Use Permit for a solar farm in Essex and Salina Townships
• ARPA fund expenditures: $ to Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District, River Valley Special Recreation Association, and Limestone Township Library District

The County Board approved the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Members also authorized a special use permit for a solar farm in northwest Kankakee County and approved several ARPA fund expenditures. A resolution calling for the suspension of Safe-T Act implementation was passed.

• Approved 2022-2023 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (23-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for solar farm in Essex and Salina Townships (21-2)
• Passed resolution calling for suspension of Safe-T Act implementation (20-3)
• Approved lease with Riverside Medical Center (21-0)
• Approved ARPA fund expenditures for Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve, River Valley Special Recreation Association, Limestone Township Library District, and LKAN Regional Office of Education (23-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Laborers International Union of North America, Local 751 (23-0)
• Approved engineering agreement and bridge funds for Ganeer Township (23-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for fertilizer sales in Manteno Township (voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss several preservation matters. Key agenda items include a discussion on replacing trees on the courthouse lawn, a request to remove the Daniel Paddock House from landmark status, and updates on intergovernmental agreements for Bourbonnais and Grant Park.

• Discussion on replacement of trees on Courthouse Lawn
• Daniel Paddock House – Request for Removal – Discussion
• Election of Officers
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Bourbonnais – Ms. Sadler
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant Park – Ms. Johnson

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a resolution calling for the suspension of the Safe-T Act implementation. They will also vote on reappointments to drainage districts and approve negotiations with Tyler Technologies and Jano for a court management system. Monthly updates will be presented from Information Services, the Health Department, and the County Administrator.

• Resolution calling for suspension of Safe-T Act implementation
• Reappointment of Dennis Schafer to Baker Creek Drainage District
• Reappointment of Steven Engelking to Kankakee River Conservancy District
• Reappointment of Dennis J. O'Connor to Gar Creek Drainage District
• Approval to negotiate with Tyler Technologies and Jano for court management system

The committee approved negotiations with Tyler Technologies and Jano for a court management system. It also approved a resolution to suspend Safe-T Act implementation for referral to the full County Board and declared court equipment as surplus.

• Approved resolution to suspend Safe-T Act implementation for referral to full County Board (voice vote)
• Approved declaring Kankakee County Courts equipment as surplus (12-0)
• Approved negotiations with Tyler Technologies and Jano for Court Management System (voice vote)
• Approved reappointments of Dennis Schafer, Steven Engelking, and Dennis J. O’Connor to drainage and conservancy districts (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will review financial reports, approve the FY2023 draft appropriation budget, and consider ARPA funding requests, including amendments for lost revenue and allocations to local districts. The meeting also includes an executive session on collective bargaining and discussion of financing for a new Gradall and insurance renewal.

• Approval of FY2023 Draft Appropriation Budget
• Amending Resolution# 2022-05-10-92 for Kankakee Regional Land Bank to Lost Revenue
• ARPA funding requests for Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District, River Valley Special Recreation Association, Limestone Township Library District
• Financing for New Gradall for Highway Department
• 2023 Property/Liability/Workers Comp/Inland Marine Insurance Renewal

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved the FY2023 draft appropriation budget, authorized the county board chairman to sign the coroner's collective bargaining agreement, and approved multiple ARPA fund requests including $20,000 for the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District and $20,000 for the River Valley Special Recreation Association. The committee also approved monthly claims, the treasurer's and collector's reports, and moved forward with ordering a new Gradall for the Highway Department. All votes were 11-0.

• Approved FY2023 draft appropriation budget (11-0)
• Authorized signing of coroner's collective bargaining agreement (11-0)
• Approved ARPA fund request for Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District ($20,000) (11-0)
• Approved ARPA fund request for River Valley Special Recreation Association ($20,000) (11-0)
• Approved ARPA fund request for Limestone Township Library District ($13,576.46) (11-0)
• Approved I-KAN Regional Office of Education ARPA request ($20,000 for 2023, $10,000 for 2024) (11-0)
• Approved moving forward with ordering a new Gradall for Highway Department (11-0)
• Approved 2023 property/liability/workers comp/inland marine insurance renewal with $15,000 deductible (11-0)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider two special use permit requests: one for a solar farm in Essex and Salina Townships and one for fertilizer sales in Manteno Township. The committee will also discuss solar farm special use permits generally and review the September building report.

• ZBA Case#22-01: Special Use Permit for Solar Farm (Section 121.99.c.34) in A1-Agricultural District, northwest Kankakee County, east and south of Essex, Essex and Salina Townships; petitioner Heritage Prairie Solar LLC
• ZBA Case#22-14: Special Use Permit #14 for Fertilizer Sales and Variance to Section 121-99.c.14 (Distance from Existing Dwellings) in A1-Agricultural District, Section 11 of Manteno Township; applicants Roger L. Hupe, Robin S. Miedema, and Growing Solutions, Inc.
• Discussion on Solar Farm Special Use Permit policy
• Building Report for September 2022

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved a variance for a pond in Aroma Township and a rezoning in Salina Township, both with 12-1 votes. They also discussed a possible county-wide cap on solar farm acreage, currently at 0.08% of farmland, and agreed to send the matter to the Regional Planning Commission for review.

• Approved variance for pond setbacks (ZBA#22-17) in Aroma Township with conditions (12-1)
• Approved rezoning from A1 to A2 (ZBA#22-18) in Salina Township (12-1)
• Discussed limiting solar farm acreage; will refer to Regional Planning Commission

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee will meet to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• 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 Tinker Parker

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee met on October 18, 2022, and approved monthly reports from the Recorder, County Clerk, Assessor, and Animal Control offices. All approvals were by voice vote with no recorded opposition. No substantive policy decisions or public commentary occurred.

• Approved Recorder's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved County Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Assessor's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly statistical data (voice vote)

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee is meeting to discuss a hydrographic/bathymetric project and receive updates from members, including on Supervisor of Assessments staffing. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Hydrographic/Bathymetric Project Discussion
• Supervisor of Assessments Staffing update
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2022

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved several resolutions and purchases, including an engineering agreement for a Ganeer Township bridge with 80% federal coverage, a $170,500 paint truck refurbishment, and a new Gradall for the highway department. All votes were unanimous (12-0). The committee also discussed a future courthouse generator and noted an October 20 preconstruction meeting with demolition scheduled for November 7.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved combined county engineer pay estimates (12-0)
• Approved resolution for Ganeer Township bridge engineering agreement with added 80% federal coverage language (12-0)
• Approved $170,500 refurbishment of paint truck for highway department (12-0)
• Approved purchase of new Gradall for highway department (12-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:49 a.m. (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county justice departments, including the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Safe-T Act and updates on the basement project and case management software.

• Presentation on Safe-T Act by Sheriff Mike Downey
• Basement Project Update from Circuit Clerk's Office
• Case Management Software update
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney's Office
• Pretrial Services Update from Probation

The committee heard updates on a lawsuit filed by Kankakee County challenging the SAFE-T Act as unconstitutional, and on judges' work regarding the act. Routine monthly reports from the State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner were approved by voice vote. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural approvals of reports and minutes.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury report and statistics (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to review zoning applications, approve employee insurance contracts, and authorize expenditures from American Rescue Plan funds. The body is also deciding on decommissioning bonds for solar projects and various drainage district appointments.

• Decommissioning plans and bonds of $179,969 each for Kankakee 1 and Kankakee 3 Solar projects
• Zoning requests for solar farms in Rockville and Limestone Townships
• Collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police for corrections officers
• ARPA fund expenditures for Luconi’s Pizza, Ganeer Township Road District, and others
• Letter of Intent with Commonwealth Edison for fiber optic installation on Warner Road Bridge

The Kankakee County Board approved a full property tax abatement for tax year 2022 payable 2023, and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police for corrections officers and civilians. Several zoning cases were decided, including a special use permit for a community residential home (18-3-1) and a rezoning in Yellowhead Township (14-8). The board also authorized ARPA fund expenditures for various local entities and approved a lease with Riverside Medical Center.

• Approved full property tax abatement for tax year 2022 payable 2023 (21-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with FOP for corrections officers and civilians (21-0)
• Approved special use permit for community residential home in Ganeer Township (18-3-1)
• Approved rezoning from A1 to A2 with lot size variance in Yellowhead Township (14-8)
• Approved decommissioning plans and bonds for two solar farm projects ($179,969 each)
• Authorized ARPA fund expenditures for multiple local entities and county departments (21-0)
• Approved lease with Riverside Medical Center (21-0)
• Approved consent agenda including reappointments to drainage and fire districts (23-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit for a solar farm in the A1-Agricultural District. The proposed site is generally located east and south of Essex within Essex and Salina Townships, with Heritage Prairie Solar LLC as the applicant. The board will also handle routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and communications.

• ZBA Case#22-01: Special Use Permit for a solar farm (Section 121.99.c.34) in A1-Agricultural District
• Public hearing on solar farm proposal in Essex and Salina Townships
• Applicant: Heritage Prairie Solar LLC

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for window and painting work on Bourbonnais Township Park District barns, discuss replacing trees on the courthouse lawn, and review a request to remove the Daniel Paddock House as a landmark. The agenda also includes intergovernmental agreements for Bourbonnais and Grant Park, and approval of 2020 and 2021 annual reports.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: Bourbonnais Township Park District – windows/painting of barns
• Discussion on replacement of trees on courthouse lawn
• Daniel Paddock House – request for removal – discussion
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Bourbonnais – Ms. Sadler
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant Park – Ms. Johnson

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, discuss the draft FY23 budget, consider ARPA funding requests, and address insurance renewals. They will also discuss collective bargaining and other county business.

• ARPA funding requests from Luconi's Pizza, Black Positive Concepts, Ganeer Township Road District, Grant Park Fire Protection District, Limestone Park District, Village of Buckingham, and Yellowhead Township Road District
• 2023 employee insurance renewals for dental, vision, life, and health, including continued HSA funding
• Tax Year 2022 Property Tax Abatement
• Approving the Courthouse Lower Level Remodeling Project
• Kankakee County Corrections Food Service Pricing

The Finance Committee approved a $1.3 million courthouse lower level remodeling project, a property tax abatement policy, and multiple ARPA fund requests totaling over $88,000. They also authorized the corrections collective bargaining agreement and approved 2023 employee insurance renewals. All votes were unanimous (11-0 or 10-0).

• Approved courthouse lower level remodeling project not to exceed $1.3M (10-0)
• Approved property tax abatement policy and payment (11-0)
• Approved ARPA requests: Luconi's Pizza $5,000, Ganeer Township Road District $20,000, Grant Park Fire Protection District $8,995, Limestone Park District $14,410, Village of Buckingham $20,000, Yellowhead Township Road District $20,000 (11-0)
• Rejected ARPA request from Black Positive Concepts (voice vote)
• Authorized County Board Chairman to sign Corrections Collective Bargaining Agreement (11-0)
• Approved 2023 employee insurance renewals including dental, vision, life, and health (11-0)
• Approved Kankakee County Corrections food service pricing increase to $4.35/day per inmate (10-0)
• Approved monthly claims report and treasurer's reports (11-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review monthly updates from several county departments and agencies. The meeting includes a series of reappointments for various drainage districts, fire protection districts, and advisory committees.

• Reappointment of 18 members to various drainage districts and fire protection districts
• Appointment of Ira Sneed to the Regional Planning Commission
• Six openings for various drainage and conservancy districts
• Quarterly report from the Iroquois Kankakee Regional Superintendent of Schools
• Discussion regarding 55 ILCS 5/5-2006 for the Veterans Assistance Commission

The Executive Committee approved a combined motion to reappoint 21 individuals to various drainage districts, fire protection districts, and advisory committees, and appointed one new member to the Regional Planning Commission. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from department heads and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved combined reappointments of 21 members to drainage districts, fire protection districts, and advisory committees (voice vote)
• Appointed Ira Sneed to the Regional Planning Commission (part of combined motion)
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved quarterly report of Iroquois Kankakee Regional Superintendent of Schools (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and discuss a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan call for projects. New business includes a bylaws amendment, and old business covers an update on the Greenways and Trails Plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major funding or zoning decisions listed.

• Election of officers
• Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan – Call for Projects
• Bylaws Amendment
• Greenways and Trails Plan Update
• Approval of June 23, 2022 minutes

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review building reports, consider decommissioning plans and bonds for two solar farms, and hear several zoning cases including special use permits, a rezoning, and variances. The meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2022, at the County Administration Building.

• Decommissioning Plan & Bond for Kankakee 1 Solar Farm
• Decommissioning Plan & Bond for Kankakee 3 Solar Farm
• ZBA Case#22-07: Special Use Permit for Community Residential Home (Garden of Prayer Youth Center, Ganeer Twp.)
• ZBA Case#22-10: Rezoning A1 to A2 and Lot Size Variance (William & Kristen Berger, Yellowhead Twp.)
• ZBA Case#22-11: Special Use Permit for Fertilizer Sales & Service (Heritage FS, Inc., Ganeer Twp.)

The committee approved decommissioning plans and bonds for two solar farms (Kankakee 1 and 3) totaling $226,073.88 and $295,206.70. They also approved several zoning cases, including a special use permit for a community residential home (Garden of Prayer Youth Center) and rezoning for an agriculture estate. A document scanning contract was awarded to the lowest bidder, and the Regional Planning Commission by-laws were updated to 11 members.

• Approved decommissioning plan & bond for Kankakee 1 Solar Farm ($226,073.88) and Kankakee 3 Solar Farm ($295,206.70) via voice vote
• Approved ZBA Case#22-07: Special Use Permit for Garden of Prayer Youth Center community residential home in Ganeer Township (voice vote, Snipes abstained)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-10: Rezoning from A1 to A2 and lot size variance for Berger property in Yellowhead Township (7-3 roll call)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-11: Special Use Permit for fertilizer sales/service for Heritage FS in Ganeer Township (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-12: Solar farm special use permit and interconnect variance for USS Warner Solar in Rockville Township (voice vote, Dunnill nay)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-13: Solar farm special use permit and interconnect variance for USS O'Connor Solar in Limestone Township (voice vote, Dunnill nay)
• Approved document scanning contract with Information and Records Associates ($70,093.97) as lowest responsible bidder (10-0 roll call)
• Approved amendment to Regional Planning Commission by-laws to 11 members (9-0 roll call)

Community Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The meeting includes 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 Kari Laird
• Monthly update from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Tinker Parker

The Community Services Committee approved monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, all by voice vote. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with updates on voting, property assessment appeals, and animal control statistics.

• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 (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 approved the lowest responsible bidder for a 2023 4x4 crew cab pickup truck at $55,914.80 from Country Chevrolet, and for courthouse basement work at $1,141,696 from PSI. The committee also approved a resolution authorizing a temporary easement with Commonwealth Edison for fiber optic cable on the Warner Road Bridge, with one nay vote. A new mail machine lease was approved at $796.66 per month for two years.

• Approved lowest responsible bidder for 2023 4x4 crew cab pickup truck: Country Chevrolet at $55,914.80 (12-0 roll call).
• Approved combined county engineer pay estimates (12-0 roll call).
• Approved resolution for temporary easement with Commonwealth Edison on Warner Road Bridge for fiber optic cable (11-1 voice vote; Mr. Long opposed).
• Approved lowest responsible bidder for courthouse basement: PSI at $1,141,696 (12-0 roll call).
• Approved new mail machine lease at $796.66 per month for two years (12-0 roll call).

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comment, and discuss unfinished and new business, including reviewing the committee's purpose and accomplishments and ideas for helping KCAC and the County. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022, and May 11, 2022
• Discussion of unfinished business: review purpose and accomplishments
• Discussion of new business: ideas for helping KCAC and the County
• Next meeting scheduled for October 12 at County Administration Building

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county judicial and law enforcement offices, including the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. A presentation regarding the Safe-T Act is scheduled, along with updates on pretrial services and animal control. The meeting is primarily informational, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation regarding Safe-T Act by State's Attorney's Office
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report
• Pretrial Services Update from Probation
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff/EMA Department
• Monthly Receipts of Money from Coroner's Office

The committee approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices, and heard updates on the Safe-T Act, pretrial services, and animal control. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to discuss several solar farm special use permits and the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The board is also considering an ordinance to issue general obligation bonds for county capital improvements, including an animal control facility.

• Ordinance to issue General Obligation Bonds up to $1,500,000 for capital improvements and animal control facility
• Special Use Permit requests for solar farms in Manteno Township (Case#22-08) and Ganeer Township (Case#22-09)
• ARPA fund expenditures for Radulovic Enterprises, Kankakee County Health Department, Sumner Township, Aroma Township, and St. Anne Fire Protection District
• ARPA Lost Revenue Fund expenditures for election pollbook wifi and a chiller for the Kankakee County Annex Building
• Bid award to A & R Tree & Demo for structure demolition at 218 & 223 S. Laurel Lane, Kankakee

The Kankakee County Board approved an ordinance authorizing up to $1.5 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements, including an addition to the animal control facility. The board also approved multiple ARPA fund expenditures, including a chiller for the annex building, and granted special use permits for two solar farms in Manteno and Ganeer Townships. All votes passed with near-unanimous support except the bond ordinance, which passed 18-1.

• Approved $1.5M general obligation bond for animal control facility and other capital improvements (18-1)
• Approved ARPA expenditure for annex building chiller (21-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects including payments to Radulovic Enterprises, Health Department, Sumner Township, Aroma Township, St. Anne Fire Protection District, and election pollbook WiFi (19-0)
• Approved special use permit for solar farm in Manteno Township (voice vote)
• Approved special use permit for solar farm in Ganeer Township (voice vote)
• Awarded demolition bid to A&R Tree & Demo for structures at 218 & 223 S. Laurel Lane (19-0)
• Approved consent agenda including reappointments to Forest Preserve District and St. Anne Fire Protection District (19-0)
• Approved claims reports and department reports for July 2022 (19-0 each)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including the replacement of trees on the courthouse lawn, a request to remove the Daniel Paddock House from landmark status, and intergovernmental agreements with Bourbonnais and Grant Park. They will also review annual reports and a grant for a survey in Ganeer Township. The meeting is primarily for discussion and approval of minutes.

• Discussion on replacement of trees on Courthouse Lawn
• Daniel Paddock House – request for removal from landmarks
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Bourbonnais
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant Park
• 2022 CLG Grant – Ganeer Township Survey

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two requests for special use permits to build solar farms in agricultural districts, along with variances to interconnect agreement requirements. The board will also address any old or new business.

• ZBA Case#22-12: Special Use Permit and Variance for solar farm in Section 31, Rockville Township (Jackson Family Trust, USS Warner Solar, LLC)
• ZBA Case#22-13: Special Use Permit and Variance for solar farm in Section 17, Limestone Township (Wayne F. & Dolores H. O'Connor Trust, USS O'Connor Solar, LLC)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three cases: a special use permit for a community residential home, a rezoning with a lot size variance, and a special use permit for fertilizer sales. The board will also handle routine procedural items.

• Special Use Permit #8 for community residential home in R1 district, Ganeer Township (Garden of Prayer Youth Center)
• Rezoning from A1 to A2 and variance to Section 121-100.d (lot size), Yellowhead Township (William & Kristen Berger)
• Special Use Permit #14.a for fertilizer sales & service in A1 district, Ganeer Township (Heritage FS, Inc.)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, discuss cash flow, and consider claims for approval. They will also hear a presentation on the county's medical insurance and discuss ARPA funding requests from several local entities.

• Medical Insurance Yearly Review by Michael Lynch, MSL Benefits
• Claims Recommended/Not Recommended for Approval
• ARPA funding requests: Raduvoic Enterprises, Kankakee County Health Department, Sumner Township, Aroma Township, St. Anne Fire Protection District
• County Treasurer's Report for July 2022
• Monthly Resolutions for September 2022

The committee approved multiple ARPA fund requests: $5,000 for Radulovic Enterprises, $150,000 for the Kankakee County Health Department, $20,000 for Sumner Township, $20,000 for Aroma Township, and $20,000 for the St. Anne Fire Protection District. All were approved by voice vote and then combined in a roll-call vote of 12-0. The committee also approved the Public Building Commission IGA and a claim from the State's Attorney's Office, each by 14-0 roll-call votes, and the monthly claims report by 14-0.

• Approved $5,000 ARPA request for Radulovic Enterprises (voice vote)
• Approved $150,000 ARPA request for Kankakee County Health Department (voice vote)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA request for Sumner Township (voice vote)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA request for Aroma Township (voice vote)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA request for St. Anne Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved combined ARPA fund requests (12-0 roll call)
• Approved Public Building Commission IGA (14-0 roll call)
• Approved claim from State's Attorney's Office (14-0 roll call)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to handle administrative appointments and report updates. The body is considering the reappointment of two members to district boards and identifying numerous open positions across various drainage districts and the Regional Planning Commission.

• Reappointment of Amy Ciaccio-Jarvis to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board
• Reappointment of Ralph Mercier to the St. Anne Fire Protection District Board
• Six openings on the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission
• Multiple openings across 17 different drainage districts
• One opening on the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for a veterinarian

The committee approved minutes from July 26, 2022, and reappointed Amy Ciaccio-Jarvis to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board and Ralph Mercier to the St. Anne Fire Protection District Board. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine items.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Amy Ciaccio-Jarvis to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Ralph Mercier to the St. Anne Fire Protection District Board (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider two special use permit requests for solar farms in agricultural districts, open bids for demolition of properties on Laurel Road, and discuss new staff positions and hazard mitigation projects. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Special Use Permit for solar farm in Manteno Township (JBRJ, LLC / Turning Point Energy)
• Special Use Permit for solar farm in Ganeer Township (Duane G. Borchardt Revocable Living Trust / Turning Point Energy)
• Bid opening for demolition of properties on Laurel Road, Kankakee
• Discussion of new positions: Solid Waste Coordinator and Assistant Planner/Transportation Planner
• 6 openings on Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The County Clerk will conduct a drawing regarding County Board Member terms.

• Drawing for County Board Member terms by 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

The committee approved minutes and monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. A lottery determined that odd-numbered districts will have four-year terms, while even-numbered districts will have two-year terms and run again in 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (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)
• Approved Animal Control monthly statistical data (voice vote)
• Lottery result: odd-numbered districts get 4-year terms; even-numbered districts get 2-year terms

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four special use permit requests, including an extension of an existing multi-family dwelling permit, a community residential home, and two solar farms. The board will take public comment and make recommendations on these cases.

• Extension of SUP#6 (Multi-Family Dwelling) for ZBA Case#21-03 (Duncan Homes, Inc.)
• Special Use Permit #8 for Community Residential Home in R1 district, Ganeer Township (Garden of Prayer Youth Center)
• Special Use Permit for Solar Farm in A1 district, Manteno Township (JBRJ, LLC / Turning Point Energy – TPE IL KA32)
• Special Use Permit for Solar Farm in A1 district, Ganeer Township (Duane G. Borchardt Revocable Living Trust / Turning Point Energy – TPE IL KA04)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review its purpose and accomplishments, and discuss ideas for assisting the Kankakee County Animal Control (KCAC) and the County. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022, and May 11, 2022
• Discussion of unfinished business: review purpose and accomplishments
• New business: review ideas for helping KCAC and the County
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2022, at County Administration Building

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 a grand jury report and an animal control update. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for oversight and information.

• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney's Office
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff/EMA Department
• Monthly receipts of money from Coroner's Office

The committee approved routine monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices, all by voice vote. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural. The committee also heard comments about courthouse elevator handrails and noted three probation office openings.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (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 monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to discuss a public hearing for bond issuance and various administrative appointments. The body will review zoning variances, speed zone changes, and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Public Hearing for Bond Issuance
• Expenditures from American Rescue Plan Funds to Turner Freight Systems, Limestone Township, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, and Economic Development Association
• Establishment of an altered speed zone on N 4000W Road from 700N to 1100N
• Professional Services Proposal Agreement for Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Design
• Zoning requests for a variance in Ganeer Township and a special use permit for a home in Aroma Township

The Kankakee County Board approved the June 2022 claims reports, the consent agenda (including appointments and surplus declaration), several resolutions (speed zone, zoning variances, land bank staffing, dredge design, IDOT agreement), and ARPA fund expenditures. All votes were unanimous (22-0) where recorded. The board also authorized temporary repairs to annex air handlers after storm damage.

• Approved June 2022 claims reports (22-0)
• Approved consent agenda with appointments and surplus declaration (22-0)
• Approved altered speed zone on N 4000W Road (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA variance for lot width in Ganeer Township (voice vote)
• Approved special use permit for single-family home in Aroma Township (voice vote)
• Approved Kankakee Regional Land Bank staffing agreement through Nov 2024 (22-0)
• Approved Aroma Park boat launch dredge design agreement (22-0)
• Approved ARPA fund expenditures to four entities (22-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review the yearly medical insurance plan, discuss financial reports including cash flow and claims, and consider ARPA funding requests. They will also review a professional services proposal for the Aroma Park Boat Launch dredge design and an operating agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

• Medical Insurance Yearly Review by Michael Lynch, MSL Benefits
• ARPA funding requests: Lost Revenue (Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, Economic Development Association) and ARPA (Turner Freight Systems, Limestone Township)
• Professional Services Proposal for Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Design
• Operating Agreement with Metropolitan Planning Program and Illinois Department of Transportation
• Monthly Claims Report and Results of Moody Rating Call

The Finance Committee approved multiple funding requests and contracts, including ARPA funds for local organizations and a dredge design proposal for Aroma Park Boat Launch. All votes were unanimous with 11 ayes and 0 nays. The medical insurance review was postponed to next month.

• Approved Burke Engineering proposal for Aroma Park Boat Launch dredge design (11-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue request for Economic Alliance of Kankakee County $16,750 (11-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue request for Economic Development Association $49,000 (11-0)
• Approved ARPA fund request for Turner Freight Systems $5,000 (11-0)
• Approved ARPA fund request for Limestone Township $16,250 (11-0)
• Approved combined claims not recommended for payment (11-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (11-0)
• Approved operating agreement with Metropolitan Planning Program and IDOT (11-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to hear monthly updates from county departments and consider appointments to local boards. They will also vote on the 2023 county holiday schedule and a services agreement with the Kankakee Regional Land Bank through November 2024.

• Appointment of John M. Schaafsma to the St. Anne Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Colton Ekhoff to the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission
• Approval of the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Services Agreement through November 2024
• Holidays to be observed by Kankakee County offices for calendar year 2023
• Multiple board openings listed for drainage districts, fire protection districts, and the Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee approved the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Services Agreement through November 2024 by a roll call vote of 11-0, with a request for quarterly reports. They also approved appointments to the St. Anne Fire Protection District and the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission, and adopted the 2023 county holiday schedule. The committee entered executive session and resumed, with public comment in favor of the Veterans Assistance Commission moving to Bourbonnais.

• Approved Kankakee Regional Land Bank Services Agreement through Nov 2024 (11-0)
• Approved appointments: John M. Schaafsma to St. Anne Fire Protection District, Colton Eckhoff to Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved 2023 county holidays (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 (voice vote)
• Entered executive session at 9:13am (12-0 roll call)
• Accepted Health Department report (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss zoning variance requests, a special use permit, and a proposed land bank services agreement. The agenda includes reports on building activity and appointments to county boards.

• ZBA Case#22-05: Variance to Section 121-99.11.a.3.v (Lot Width) in A1-Agricultural District, Ganeer Township; petitioners Municipal Trust & Savings Bank TR#2593 and Neil Trudeau
• ZBA Case#22-06: Special Use Permit #13c (Single Family Home) in R1-Single Family Residential District, Aroma Township; petitioner Mark Wells
• Adoption of Kankakee Regional Land Bank Services Agreement and Housing of Employee
• Reappointment of Larry Kerkstra to GIS Committee; appointment of Steven Bukowski to Historic Preservation Commission
• 6 openings on Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Services Agreement, which includes housing a Land Bank employee in the planning department and covering benefits, and sent it to Finance and Executive. The committee also approved two zoning cases, a building report, and appointments, all by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting began without a quorum but was established when a member arrived.

• Approved Kankakee Regional Land Bank Services Agreement and housing of employee (8-0 roll call)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-05 variance for lot width in A1-Agricultural District (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-06 special use permit for single-family home in R1 District (voice vote)
• Approved June 2022 building report with 116 permits issued (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Larry Kerkstra to GIS Committee and appointment of Steven Bukowski to Historic Preservation Commission (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review monthly reports from the Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The County Clerk will conduct a lottery for party placement for the 2022 General Election. The committee will also discuss the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.

• Lottery for Party Placement for the 2022 General Election
• Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship discussion
• Animal Control monthly report and statistical data

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved the minutes from May and June 2022, as well as monthly reports from the Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control departments. The Recorder's report was approved with a correction to the deposit amount ($1,052,475.66). A lottery was held to determine party placement on the 2022 General Election ballot, with the Libertarian party drawing placement #1, Republican #2, and Democratic #3. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved combined minutes of May 17 and June 21, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Assessor monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder monthly report with corrected deposit amount of $1,052,475.66 (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)
• Held lottery for 2022 General Election ballot placement: Libertarian #1, Republican #2, Democratic #3

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved a resolution establishing an altered speed zone on N 4000W Road from 700N to 1100N in Limestone Road District, with a unanimous roll call vote of 8-0. The committee also approved the county engineer's pay estimates and the minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

• Approved county engineer pay estimates (8-0)
• Approved altered speed zone resolution on N 4000W Road from 700N to 1100N (8-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county judicial and law enforcement offices, including the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. The agenda includes a possible declaration of equipment as surplus by the Coroner's Office. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Monthly reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff/EMA Department
• Coroner's Office: Monthly Receipts of Money and Declaring Equipment as Surplus

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the June 15, 2022 minutes, monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices, and declared two surplus tables from the Coroner's office. Updates were provided on courthouse renovations, cashless bail, a case management system RFP, and the new Animal Control building. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (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/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)
• Declared two Coroner's office tables as surplus (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to discuss several administrative appointments, zoning requests in Otto Township, and infrastructure improvements. The board is also reviewing the purchase of real estate for an animal control facility and the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds.

• Ordinance to issue General Obligation Bonds up to $1,500,000 for capital projects
• Rezoning requests from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate in Otto Township (Case#22-03 and #22-04)
• Purchase of land and building for an Animal Control Facility
• Engineering Services Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. for Manteno-Deselm Road
• Appointment of Rosemary Foster to the County Board for District 4

The Kankakee County Board approved a $1.5 million general obligation bond for capital projects, along with several other resolutions including appointments, rezoning, and ARPA fund expenditures. The board also reinstated mileage reimbursement for board members (15-6) and adjusted the public defender's salary.

• Approved $1.5M general obligation bond for capital projects (21-0)
• Approved appointment of Rosemary Foster to County Board District 4 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Frank Petkunas as Regional Superintendent of Schools (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning ZBA Case #22-03 (Otto Township) from AG to RE (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning ZBA Case #22-04 (Otto Township) from AG to RE (voice vote)
• Reinstated mileage reimbursement for County Board members (15-6)
• Approved adjustment of Public Defender's salary (21-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects and lost revenue expenditures (21-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding two property cases. The board is reviewing a lot width variance request in Ganeer Township and a single family home special use permit request in Aroma Township.

• ZBA Case#22-05: Variance for lot width in Section 35 of Ganeer Township
• ZBA Case#22-06: Special Use Permit for a single family home in Section 10 of Aroma Township

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss future GIS projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with member updates and old/new business also scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Future GIS project discussion
• Approval of April 22, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting set for October 14, 2022

The Kankakee County GIS Committee elected Mr. Blair as chairman and Mr. Nugent as vice-chairman by unanimous votes. The committee also approved the April 22, 2022 minutes and voted unanimously to move forward with bathymetric data acquisition as the next GIS project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Blair as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Nugent as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Approved bathymetric data acquisition as next GIS project (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will consider purchasing property in Bourbonnais for a new animal control building, including approving purchase agreements and a bond for the addition. The committee will also review monthly financial reports, claims, and several ARPA funding requests and amendments. An executive session on real estate purchase precedes the votes.

• Approval of purchase agreement for new Animal Control Building in Bourbonnais
• Approval of purchase agreement for land in Bourbonnais
• Approval of bond for an Animal Control Building Addition
• ARPA funding requests: Better Cut Lawn Care, Chiropractic Associates of Kankakee, Kruse Crew, Inc., McElroy Communications
• Amending ARPA resolutions for Jesse Belle Lane Memorial Park and Kankakee County Coroner HVAC/air filtration

The Finance Committee approved the purchase of a new Animal Control building in Bourbonnais for $499,000 and land for $100,000, both by unanimous roll call votes. It also approved moving forward with a bond process for an Animal Control building addition, and approved several ARPA fund requests and amendments. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved purchase agreement for new Animal Control building in Bourbonnais for $499,000 (12-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for land in Bourbonnais for $100,000 (12-0)
• Approved moving forward with bond process for Animal Control building addition (voice vote)
• Approved combined claims (10-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (10-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Public Building Commission and Health Department (10-0)
• Approved ARPA fund requests: Better Cut Lawn Care $5,000, Chiropractic Associates $5,000, Kruse Crew $621, McElroy Communications $422 (10-0 each)
• Approved amendments to ARPA resolutions for Jesse Belle Lane Memorial Park and Coroner HVAC/air filtration up to $65,000 (10-0)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The committee approved the new Animal Control Facility in Bourbonnais by a unanimous roll call vote of 12-0. The approval followed a presentation by Wight & Co. on the conceptual design, which included stakeholder input and a needs assessment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved new Animal Control Facility in Bourbonnais (12-0)
• Allowed Mr. Wheeler to attend by Zoom (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including monthly reports from county departments, appointments and resignations, and several new business items. The committee will consider authorizing an animal control agreement with Grant Park, selecting election judges, and township boundary changes. The agenda also includes the resignation of the Regional Superintendent of Schools and multiple board appointments and openings.

• Resignation of Gregg Murphy as Regional Superintendent of Schools effective July 31, 2022
• Reappointment of David Sargeant to Cabery Area Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of William Surprenant to Otto Township Fire Protection District
• Authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement with Grant Park
• Selection of Election Judges for Kankakee County

The Executive Committee approved a board member mileage expense policy at the federal rate, effective 12/1/2022, by an 11-0 roll call vote. It also approved the 2022 Public Defender IDOR salary reimbursement (11-0), accepted the resignation of Regional Superintendent Gregg Murphy, and reappointed two fire district members. Several reports and appointments were approved by voice vote, and no public comment was heard.

• Approved board member mileage reimbursement at federal rate, effective 12/1/2022 (11-0)
• Approved 2022 Public Defender IDOR salary reimbursement (11-0)
• Approved quarterly report of Regional Superintendent of Schools (voice vote)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined resignation/reappointments: Gregg Murphy resignation, David Sargeant and William Surprenant reappointments (voice vote)
• Authorized signing Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement with Grant Park (voice vote)
• Approved selection of election judges for Kankakee County (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022 (voice vote)

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program, along with routine items like approving minutes and electing officers. They will also discuss an update to the Greenways and Trails Plan. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2022
• Greenways and Trails Plan update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider two rezoning requests from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate in Otto Township, along with building and GIS committee appointments. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and discussion of openings on county commissions.

• ZBA Case#22-03: Rezoning request by Renee Dixon & JoAnn S. Froidcoeur (Trustee) for a parcel in Section 02, Otto Township
• ZBA Case#22-04: Rezoning request by Lauren M. Jensen for a parcel in Section 07, Otto Township
• Reappointment of Craig Long to GIS Committee
• Appointment of Greg Heiden to GIS Committee
• 6 openings on Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission and 1 on Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved two rezoning requests from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate in Otto Township, following ZBA recommendations. It also approved the May building report, reappointed Craig Long and appointed Greg Heiden to the GIS Committee, and discussed broadband services and committee vacancies.

• Approved May 2022 building report (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-03 rezoning in Otto Township (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#22-04 rezoning in Otto Township (voice vote)
• Reappointed Craig Long to GIS Committee (voice vote)
• Appointed Greg Heiden to GIS Committee (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The body will also discuss an increase in mileage for election judges and census township redistricting.

• Election Judge Mileage Increase
• Census Township Redistricting
• Monthly reports from County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, and approved the Census Township Redistricting map to send to the Executive Committee. The committee also voiced support for an election judge mileage increase, though no formal vote was taken. No public comment or presentations were made.

• Approved County Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Assessor monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Census Township Redistricting map and sent to Executive Committee (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)
• Supported election judge mileage increase (head nod, no vote)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved several items, including declaring highway equipment surplus with a 12% rebate for county residents, an improvement project under the Illinois Highway Code for Manteno-Deselm Road, an engineering services agreement with Hutchison Engineering, and a dredging services proposal from Burke Engineering. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The committee also approved the county engineer's pay estimates and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved county engineer pay estimates (9-0)
• Approved surplus equipment declaration with 12% resident rebate (9-0)
• Approved CH 9 Manteno-Deselm Road improvement (9-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Hutchison Engineering (9-0)
• Approved dredging services proposal from Burke Engineering (9-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and discuss unfinished and new business, including reviewing the committee's purpose and accomplishments and ideas for helping KCAC and the County. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022, and May 11, 2022
• Review of committee purpose and accomplishments
• Discussion of ideas for helping KCAC and the County

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will review monthly reports and updates from several county offices. Discussion items include a request for proposals for a new court management system and updates regarding sheriff department vehicles and fuel costs.

• RFP for the purchase of a Court Management System
• Sheriff’s Department declaration of vehicles as surplus
• Discussion on fuel impact on budget
• Circuit Clerk monthly report and AIOC E-file project update
• State's Attorney Grand Jury and statistics reports

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the RFP for a court management system, along with routine monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. The committee also approved declaring sheriff's vehicles as surplus and discussed cashless bail impacts, fuel costs, and building repairs. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved RFP for court management system (voice vote)
• Approved combined Grand Jury and Grand Jury 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 vehicles as surplus (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests, both seeking to change parcels from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate in Otto Township. The board will take public input and then decide whether to recommend approval, denial, or modification to the county board.

• ZBA Case#22-03: Rezoning from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate, Section 02, Otto Township (petitioners: Renee Dixon & JoAnn S. Froidcoeur Trust; applicants: Renee Dixon & Jeffrey Dixon)
• ZBA Case#22-04: Rezoning from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate, Section 07, Otto Township (petitioner/applicant: Lauren M. Jensen; co-applicant: Nick Fritz)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board approved the consent agenda, including appointments to the Sheriff Merit Commission and Board of Health, and approved ARPA fund expenditures for various projects. The board also approved a rezoning case in Norton Township and a proclamation honoring the Kankakee High School track teams. All votes were unanimous with 22 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved consent agenda with appointments and code amendment (22-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects to WLF Holdings and Radulovic Enterprises (22-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue fund expenditure to St. Anne Township (22-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue fund expenditure for Sheriff's Department vehicles (22-0)
• Approved ZBA Case #22-02 rezoning in Norton Township (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation honoring Kankakee High School track teams (voice vote)
• Approved claims reports for April 2022 (22-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, monthly financial reports, and cash flow updates. They will also consider ARPA funding requests from St. Anne Township, WLF Holdings, LLC, and Radulovic Enterprises, plus a reimbursement from IDOC to the General Fund.

• FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report review
• ARPA funding requests: St. Anne Township, WLF Holdings, LLC, Radulovic Enterprises
• Monthly claims report and recommendations
• County Treasurer's and Collector's reports for April 2022
• Reimbursement from IDOC to General Fund (Sheriff Downey)

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved the FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, combined claims, monthly claims, and three ARPA funding requests. All motions passed with majority votes, with one nay on the combined claims. The committee also discussed IDOC reimbursement and mileage reimbursement.

• Approved FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (voice vote)
• Approved combined claims (12-1, Mr. Rayman nay)
• Approved monthly claims report (13-0)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA request for St. Anne Township (13-0)
• Approved $5,000 ARPA request for WLF Holdings (13-0)
• Approved $5,000 ARPA request for Radulovic Enterprises (13-0)
• Approved Treasurer's and Collector's reports and June resolutions (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee approved an amendment to County Code Section 38-55 regarding entertainment license application and issuance. The committee also approved the Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report, several appointments and a resignation, and the April 26, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendment to County Code Section 38-55 (entertainment license) (voice vote)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved appointments/reappointments and resignation (voice vote)
• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Mr. Miller's remote attendance via Zoom (voice vote, nay: Mr. Wheeler)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider a request to rezone a property in Section 14 of Norton Township from A1-Agriculture District to A2-Agriculture Estates District. The committee will also review the April 2022 building report and approve minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting.

• ZBA Case#22-02: Rezoning request in Norton Township (A1 to A2)
• April 2022 Building Report review
• Approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved the April 2022 building report and voted to approve getting bids for a rezoning request in Norton Township. The rezoning, from A-1 Agriculture to A-2 Agriculture Estates, was recommended by the ZBA with a 6-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included announcements about a Regional Planning Commission opening and a rescheduled solar farm meeting.

• Approved April 2022 building report (voice vote)
• Approved getting bids for rezoning Case#22-02 in Norton Township (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from several county offices and receive an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as minutes approval and public comment.

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

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved the April 19, 2022 minutes and monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, all by voice vote. Discussions were held on a proposed vet ordinance and the new Animal Control building, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (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)
• Approved Animal Control monthly statistical data (voice vote)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the county engineer's pay estimates by a roll call vote of 10 ayes and 0 nays. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports on work orders and building maintenance.

• Approved county engineer pay estimates (10-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county justice departments, including the Sheriff, State's Attorney, and Coroner. The committee will also consider amending Section 38-55 of the Kankakee County Code regarding applications and issuance. Public comment is scheduled.

• Amending Section 38-55 - Applications and Issuance of the Kankakee County Code
• Monthly reports from Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff/EMA Department
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money

The Criminal Justice Committee approved routine monthly reports from the coroner, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, and sheriff departments, all by voice vote. An amendment to Section 38-55 of the Kankakee County Code regarding applications and issuance was tabled. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved coroner's monthly reports and receipts (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)
• Tabled amendment to Section 38-55 (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures for various local organizations. The body will also discuss setting salaries for the County Sheriff, Clerk, and Treasurer, and consider zoning map amendments.

• Expenditures from ARPA Fund to Wright in Kankakee, Kankakee Eastside Junior Football League, and Kankakee Regional Landbank
• Setting salaries for the Kankakee County Sheriff, Clerk, and Treasurer
• Kankakee County Zoning Map Amendments – 2022
• Waiving Recorder’s Fee for Unlawful Covenant Modifications
• Appointments to Limestone Township Fire Protection District, Kankakee County Housing Authority, and other boards

The Kankakee County Board approved setting salaries for the sheriff, county clerk, and treasurer in a 23-1 vote. The board also approved appointments to the Housing Authority and Grant Park Fire Protection District, plus a consent agenda of other appointments and surplus declarations. ARPA fund projects and zoning map amendments were approved, and a solar farm public hearing was announced.

• Approved salaries for sheriff, county clerk, treasurer (23-1)
• Approved Jamyce Cleggett to Housing Authority (21-3)
• Approved Patrick Pahl to Grant Park Fire Protection District (19-5)
• Approved consent agenda with multiple appointments and surplus declaration (23-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects (24-0)
• Approved zoning map amendments (voice vote)
• Waived recorder's fee for unlawful covenant modifications (voice vote)
• Approved claims reports for March 2022 (24-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from A1-Agriculture to A2-Agriculture Estates for a parcel in Norton Township. The board will also handle routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on ZBA Case#22-02: rezoning from A1-Agriculture to A2-Agriculture Estates, Section 14, Norton Township
• Applicants: Donna & Merlyn Witheft, property owners

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, discuss ARPA funding requests, and set salaries for the sheriff, county clerk, and treasurer. The agenda includes monthly reports from the finance department, treasurer, and sheriff, plus a resolution to amend ARPA funding for the State's Attorney's office digitization project.

• Amending Resolution 2021-10-12-377 for ARPA funding for State's Attorney's office digitization of files
• Setting salary for Kankakee County Sheriff
• Setting salary for Kankakee County Clerk
• Setting salary for Kankakee County Treasurer
• Monthly claims report and cash flow update

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved multiple ARPA funding requests, including $68,055 for the State's Attorney's Office digitization, $10,000 for Wright in Kankakee, $10,000 for Kankakee Eastside Junior Football League, and $20,000 for Kankakee Regional Land Bank. They also denied ARPA requests from You're Covered Insurance Agency and Babylon Industries. The committee reestablished KCR3 funds for 2020-2021 and added $50,000 for late applications, and approved setting salaries for the Sheriff, County Clerk, and Treasurer. All votes were unanimous except one claim approval with 15 ayes and 1 nay.

• Approved ARPA funding: $68,055 for State's Attorney's Office digitization (15-0)
• Approved ARPA funding: $10,000 for Wright in Kankakee (15-0)
• Approved ARPA funding: $10,000 for Kankakee Eastside Junior Football League (15-0)
• Approved ARPA funding: $20,000 for Kankakee Regional Land Bank (15-0)
• Denied ARPA request from You're Covered Insurance Agency (15-0)
• Denied ARPA request from Babylon Industries (15-0)
• Approved reestablishment of KCR3 funds for 2020-2021 (15-0)
• Approved adding $50,000 to 2019-2020 KCR3 funds for late applications (15-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to review local government legislation, receive monthly updates from various departments, and consider multiple appointments and reappointments to boards and districts. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Appointment of Mark O'Connor to Limestone Township Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Glenn Wulff to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Jamyce Cleggett to Kankakee County Housing Authority
• Reappointment of David Hinderliter to River Valley Metro Mass Transit District
• Multiple openings on drainage districts, fire protection districts, and other boards

The Executive Committee approved a combined motion for multiple appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts, including fire protection districts, the Emergency Telephone System Board, and the Kankakee County Housing Authority. The committee also accepted the quarterly report from the Superintendent of Schools and approved the Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved combined appointments/reappointments (voice vote)
• Accepted quarterly report of Superintendent of Schools (voice vote)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 (voice vote)

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee is meeting to approve past minutes, discuss future GIS projects, and receive member updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the future GIS project discussion.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2021 and October 8, 2021
• Future GIS project discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2022

The committee approved combined minutes from July and October 2021. Staff discussed potential future GIS projects, including planimetrics, LiDAR updates, contour data, and bathymetric data, and presented ESRI's building footprint detection tools. No formal decisions were made on these projects; more information is expected at the next meeting.

• Approved combined minutes from July 9, 2021 and October 8, 2021
• Scheduled next meeting for July 8, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including a building report, a zoning map update, and a request for proposals (RFP) for bus shelter purchase and installation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2022
• Building report for March 2022
• Document digitalization update
• 2022 Zoning Map review
• Approval of RFP for bus shelter purchase/installation

Community Services Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The agenda also includes a Community Needs Assessment and a discussion regarding waving recording fees on unrestricted covenants.

• Community Needs Assessment – Eddy Borrayo
• Waving the Recording Fee on Unrestricted Covenants
• Monthly reports from County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the purchase of a new engineering service truck, authorized repairs to the rusted-out morgue/JCDC wash bay, and awarded a power washing contract for the old jail and annex. All votes were unanimous (10-0).

• Approved county engineer pay estimates (10-0)
• Approved purchase of new engineering service truck (10-0)
• Approved wash bay repair, lowest responsible bidder after review (10-0)
• Opened sealed bids for power washing services (voice vote)
• Approved power washing contract to lowest responsible bidder after review (10-0)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner offices. The agenda includes updates on animal control, surplus equipment, and morgue door replacement.

• Grand Jury and Grand Jury Statistics reports from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Declaration of EOC projectors as surplus equipment
• Sheriff/EMA update regarding GrayKey and vehicles
• Coroner's Office report on morgue door replacement
• Review of monthly receipts of money for the Coroner's Office

The Criminal Justice Committee approved routine monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner, and declared EOC projectors as surplus. Discussions were held on a potential morgue door replacement costing $11,450, with a suggestion to fund it via maintenance and ARPA transfer, but no formal action was taken. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined 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 EOC projectors as surplus (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's combined monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board will review several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures for local organizations and parks. The meeting also includes discussions on various board appointments, drainage district openings, and a real estate purchase agreement.

• ARPA fund expenditures for Grace Christian Academy, Jesse Belle Lane Memorial Park, and Kankakee Valley Park District
• Resolution appropriating county bridge funds for a bridge on the Will-Kankakee County Line
• Agreement with Wight and Co. for Kankakee County Building Projects
• Real estate purchase agreement and broker services agreement with Nugent Curtis Real Estate
• FOP Patrol and Command Contract for December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2023

The Kankakee County Board approved all consent agenda items, including reappointments and ARPA fund expenditures, and passed resolutions for bridge funds, building projects, and a real estate purchase. The board also approved a contract with Nugent Curtis Real Estate for broker services and a labor agreement with the FOP.

• Approved February 2022 claims reports (23-0)
• Approved consent agenda with reappointments to Momence Fire Protection District, ETSB 911, and Farmland Assessment Review Committee (23-0)
• Approved resolution appropriating county bridge funds for Will-Kankakee County Line bridge (23-0)
• Approved agreement with Wight and Co. for building projects (23-0)
• Approved consolidated vehicle procurement application (23-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects including expenditures to Grace Christian Academy, Jesse Belle Lane Memorial Park, Kankakee Valley Park District, and others (23-0)
• Approved amended resolution authorizing purchase of real estate (23-0)
• Approved agreement with Nugent Curtis Real Estate for broker services (23-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining matters in executive session. The committee will also consider authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a contract for FOP patrol and command services effective December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2023.

• Authorization of FOP Patrol and Command Contract (Dec 1, 2021 – Nov 30, 2023)
• Executive session regarding collective negotiating matters with employees

The Finance Committee approved multiple ARPA funding requests, including $68,055 for the State's Attorney's Office digitization, $10,000 for Wright in Kankakee, $10,000 for Kankakee Eastside Junior Football League, and $20,000 for Kankakee Regional Land Bank. It also denied ARPA requests from You're Covered Insurance Agency and Babylon Industries, reestablished KCR3 funds for 2020-2021, added $50,000 to 2019-2020 KCR3 funds, and set salaries for the Sheriff, County Clerk, and Treasurer. All votes were unanimous except for one claim approval with 15 ayes and 1 nay.

• Approved ARPA funding for State's Attorney's Office digitization ($68,055) (15-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Wright in Kankakee ($10,000) (15-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Kankakee Eastside Junior Football League ($10,000) (15-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Kankakee Regional Land Bank ($20,000) (15-0)
• Denied ARPA request from You're Covered Insurance Agency (15-0)
• Denied ARPA request from Babylon Industries (15-0)
• Approved reestablishment of KCR3 funds for 2020-2021 (15-0)
• Approved adding $50,000 to 2019-2020 KCR3 funds for late applications (15-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will consider authorizing an agreement with Wight and Co. for county building projects, review financial reports, and discuss multiple ARPA funding requests. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and monthly reports from the Treasurer and Sheriff.

• Agreement with Wight and Co. for Kankakee County Building Projects
• ARPA funding requests: Lost Revenue (Assessor's Office Format Printer, Village of Union Hill) and ARPA (Grace Christian Academy, Jesse Belle Lane Memorial Park, Kankakee Valley Park District, Locavore Farms, Fast Signs, Veda Nails, Maintenance Dept Duct Cleaning)
• FY21 General Fund Department Budget Adjustments
• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Application authorization
• Monthly claims report and cash flow update

The Finance Committee approved an agreement with Wight & Co. for Kankakee County building projects, along with multiple financial reports, claims, and ARPA funding requests. All votes were unanimous (10-0). The committee also approved a consolidated vehicle procurement application and entered executive session before adjourning.

• Approved agreement with Wight & Co. for building projects (10-0)
• Approved Verizon claims for the year (10-0)
• Approved all other claims (10-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (10-0)
• Approved FY21 General Fund budget adjustments (10-0)
• Approved ARPA requests including $20,000 for Village of Union Hill and $3,000 for Assessor's printer (10-0)
• Approved ARPA fund requests including $10,000 for Grace Christian Academy, $8,000 for Jesse Belle Lane Memorial Park, $10,000 for Kankakee Valley Park District, $10,000 for Locavore Farms, $5,000 for Fast Signs, $5,000 for Veda Nails, and $25,000 for maintenance duct cleaning (10-0)
• Approved consolidated vehicle procurement application and Treasurer's report (10-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving monthly updates from county departments, and making appointments to various boards and commissions. The agenda includes several resignations, reappointments, and new appointments, as well as numerous openings on fire protection districts, drainage districts, and other local boards.

• Resignation of Steve Schultz from Limestone Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Jordan Lee to Momence Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Dave Horn to Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB 911)
• Reappointment of Robert Dennis and Peter Viall to Farmland Assessment Review Committee
• Appointment of Michael Gall, Jason Kingsnorth, or Joey Baud to Momence Fire Protection District

The Kankakee County Executive Committee approved the February 22, 2022 minutes, accepted a resignation from the Limestone Fire Protection District, and approved several reappointments. They also appointed Joey Baud to the Momence Fire Protection District. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved February 22, 2022 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved resignation of Steve Schultz from Limestone Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointments: Jordan Lee (Momence Fire), Dave Horn (ETSB 911), Robert Dennis and Peter Viall (Farmland Assessment Review) (voice vote)
• Appointed Joey Baud to Momence Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 9:28 a.m. (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee will meet to review the February 2022 building report and discuss the zoning process. The agenda contains no specific new business items or proposed ordinances for decision.

• Approval of February 16, 2022 minutes
• February 2022 Building Report

Community Services Committee

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

• 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 monthly update

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved routine monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, and approved the minutes of the previous meeting. A lottery was held to determine ballot order for two candidates who filed simultaneously, with Raymond Vangilder drawing the top spot. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 meeting (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)
• Held lottery for simultaneous filings; Raymond Vangilder selected for top ballot spot

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on animal control contracts with municipalities, shelter needs, wildlife interactions, and a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNR) program. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and communication initiatives, but no formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Animal Control Administrator update on municipal contracts and shelter needs
• Discussion of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNR) program ideas
• Communication initiatives update by Jasmyne Humble
• Tabled open forum and online seminar for public education

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county judicial and law enforcement offices, including the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner. The Circuit Clerk is requesting ARPA funds for document shredding, and the Coroner's Office is declaring 2005 equipment as surplus. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Circuit Clerk's ARPA request for document shredding
• Coroner's Office declares 2005 equipment as surplus
• Monthly reports from judicial, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney
• Animal Control update from Sheriff/EMA

The Criminal Justice Committee approved minutes from February 9, 2022, and monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices, all by voice vote. The committee also approved declaring 2005 equipment as surplus. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with updates and discussions.

• Approved February 9, 2022 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/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)
• Approved declaring 2005 equipment as surplus (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board will review monthly reports from several departments, including the Collector, Treasurer, and Coroner. The meeting includes discussions on a new legislative agenda, zoning variance requests, and the allocation of ARPA funds to local entities.

• Adoption of the Kankakeo County Board’s 2022 Legislative Agenda
• ZBA Case#21-12: Variance request for lot width in Limestone Township
• ZBA Case#21-13: Special Use Permit request for amusement facilities in Manteno Township
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Show Bus for rural public transportation
• ARPA Fund expenditures for Limestone Township, Limestone Park District, and Laffey’s Tiny Tap Inc.

The Kankakee County Board approved the consent agenda (18-1), including appointments, surplus equipment declaration, and the 2022 legislative agenda. It also approved ARPA fund projects (17-1, with one abstention), a natural gas agreement with Vanguard Energy Services, and a salary appropriation for the county engineer. A variance request for a lot width in Limestone Township was denied, while a special use permit for amusement facilities in Manteno Township was approved.

• Approved consent agenda (18-1, Rayman nay)
• Approved ARPA fund projects (17-1, Rayman nay; Parker abstained on #51)
• Approved natural gas agreement with Vanguard Energy Services (19-0)
• Approved county engineer salary appropriation (19-0)
• Denied ZBA Case#21-12 variance for lot width in Limestone Township (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#21-13 special use permit for amusement facilities in Manteno Township (voice vote)
• Approved claims reports for January 2022 (19-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Mark Rogers for 36 years of service (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The committee will review natural gas pricing presentations and various financial reports from the Finance Department and Treasurer’s Office. The agenda includes discussions on ARPA funding requests for several entities and a resolution to appropriate funds for the County Engineer’s salary.

• Presentation on Vanguard Energy Services Natural Gas Pricing
• ARPA funding requests for Bishop McNamara, Limestone Township, Limestone Park District, and Tiny Tap
• Resolution appropriating funds for the County Engineer’s salary
• Sheriff’s Department request to declare vehicles as surplus
• Review of January 2022 Treasurer and Collector reports

The Finance Committee approved a 4-year natural gas pricing option with Vanguard Energy Services, approved multiple claims (excluding flower charges), and approved several ARPA funding requests. All votes were unanimous except for one ARPA request that had one nay and one abstention.

• Approved 4-year natural gas pricing option with Vanguard Energy Services (12-0)
• Approved Treasurer's claims minus flowers (12-0)
• Approved Sheriff's claims (12-0)
• Approved Finance claims (12-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (12-0)
• Approved FY2021 special fund budget amendments (12-0)
• Approved ARPA request for Bishop McNamara $10,000 (10-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved ARPA requests for Limestone Township $3,750, Limestone Park District $5,590, and Tiny Tap $3,424 (each 12-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will vote on the 2022 Legislative Agenda, consider amendments to the county code, and authorize negotiations for architectural and social services contracts. The committee will also fill multiple board vacancies and receive reports from county departments.

• Approval of the 2022 Legislative Agenda
• Amending section 2-24 of the Kankakee County Code
• Approval to negotiate agreement with Wight & Company for architect, engineer, and construction manager services
• Approval to negotiate agreement with Rincon for social services and grant management
• Appointments to Momence Fire Protection District and Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee approved the 2022 Legislative Agenda after review. It also approved combined appointments and reappointments to local boards and districts, including Michael Hall to the Momence Fire Protection District and Bruce Paarlberg to the Regional Planning Commission. The committee approved amending section 2-24 of the county code to update dates, and authorized negotiations with Wight & Company for architect/engineer services and with Rincon for social services and grant management. The meeting was procedural with no public comment.

• Approved the 2022 Legislative Agenda
• Approved combined appointments/reappointments to local boards and districts
• Approved amending section 2-24 of the Kankakee County Code
• Approved negotiating an agreement with Wight & Company for architect, engineer and construction manager services
• Approved negotiating an agreement with Rincon for social services and grant management
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022
• Approved quarterly report of the Regional Superintendent of Schools
• Adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is reviewing two ZBA cases regarding lot width variances and special use permits for amusement facilities. The committee will also discuss transportation items including FTA and state grant applications and a service agreement with SHOWBUS.

• ZBA Case#21-12: Variance request for lot width in Limestone Township
• ZBA Case#21-13: Special Use Permit for amusement facilities in Manteno Township
• FY2023 FTA Section 5311 Application
• FY2023 Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance Program Application
• Purchase of Service Agreement with SHOWBUS

The committee voted 11-0 to repeal a previous resolution on Laurel Lane property buyouts, with remaining costs around $210,000. It accepted the ZBA's 5-0 recommendation to deny a lot-width variance (Case#21-12) and approved a special use permit for amusement facilities (Case#21-13) with 4 conditions. It also approved three transit funding applications and the disposal of buses 10 and 11.

• Repealed previous Laurel Lane property buyout resolution (11-0 roll call)
• Denied ZBA Case#21-12 lot-width variance per ZBA recommendation
• Approved ZBA Case#21-13 special use permit for amusement facilities with 4 conditions
• Approved FY2023 FTA Section 5311 application
• Approved FY2023 Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance application
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with SHOWBUS
• Approved disposal of buses 10 and 11 (corrected from bus 10)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. The body is also considering authorization for the County Board Chairman to negotiate an agreement with Rincon Family Service.

• Proposed agreement with Rincon Family Service for Social Services Programs and Grants Management Services

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee approved a motion authorizing the County Board Chairman to negotiate an agreement with Rincon Family Service to provide social services programs and grants management services. The committee also approved the minutes from December 21, 2021, and monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. All approvals were by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 meeting.
• Approved County Clerk monthly report.
• Approved Assessor monthly report.
• Approved Recorder monthly report.
• Approved Animal Control monthly report.
• Approved Animal Control monthly statistical data.
• Approved authorizing County Board Chairman to negotiate agreement with Rincon Family Service for social services programs and grants management services.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider special use permit extensions for the Bourbonnais Community Solar Farm. The board will also review a request from Andrew M. Lee, Jr. for an amusement facility in Manteno Township.

• Special Use Permit Extensions: Bourbonnais Community Solar Farm (Case #18-42)
• Special Use Permit #1 (Amusement Facilities): Section 26 of Manteno Township (Case #21-13)

Highways & Buildings Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee approved the minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting. They opened and approved the lowest responsible bidders for several road construction projects, and rejected one bid that exceeded the allowed amount. The committee also approved the County Engineer's pay estimates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved lowest responsible bidders for road projects 22-00000-00-GM, 22-00000-00-GM Supp 4, 22-07000-00-GM, 22-100000-00-GM Supp 1, 22-11000-00-GM Supp 1 (10-0)
• Rejected bid for Pembroke 22-11000-00-GM Supp 2 (voice vote)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (10-0)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on animal control, including contracts with municipalities, shelter needs, and wildlife interactions. They will also review a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return program fundraiser and communication initiatives. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Animal Control Administrator update on municipal contracts and shelter needs
• Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return program fundraiser discussion
• Communication initiatives update
• Public comment period
• Approval of November 10, 2021 minutes

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 is primarily routine updates, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk Sandi Cianci
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Monthly report from Public Defender Ed Pentuic
• Sheriff's monthly report and Animal Control update
• Coroner's monthly reports and receipts of money

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. Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington reported that Kankakee County will continue banning cell phones from the courthouse. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined Grand Jury and Grand Jury Statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss an employment matter involving specific employees in closed session and to consider a resolution to appoint a County Engineer. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Resolution to appoint County Engineer for Kankakee County
• Executive session on employment matter (5ILCS 120/2(c)(2))

County Board

The County Board is meeting via tele-conference to review department reports and vote on several resolutions. Key items include the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for various vendors and county offices, as well as budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

• Expenditures from American Rescue Plan Funds to Advantage Copy & Repair, Hemenover Construction, New Beginnings for Cats, and Two Rivers Supply
• Expenditures from Lost Revenue Fund to Shoup Manufacturing, Kankakee County Clerk's Office, and Kankakee County Sheriff Department
• Amendments to the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
• Appointment of Brett Harrod to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Resolution to appoint County Engineer for Kankakee County

The Kankakee County Board approved a full property tax abatement for tax year 2021, payable 2022, and approved multiple ARPA fund expenditures for various county departments and vendors. The board also appointed Gregory Heiden as County Engineer for a six-year term and approved the consent agenda, including a zoning board appointment and surplus declaration. All votes were unanimous except one ARPA resolution, which passed 25-1.

• Approved property tax abatement for tax year 2021 payable 2022 in its entirety (26-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects consent agenda (26-0)
• Approved EOC Equipment Upgrade for Sheriff Department (25-1)
• Appointed Gregory Heiden as County Engineer for six-year term (26-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Zoning Board appointment and surplus declaration (26-0)
• Approved Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Consultant (26-0)
• Approved claims reports for December 2021 (26-0)
• Approved amendments to 2020-2021 budget (26-0)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, claims, and budget amendments. They will consider several ARPA funding requests, including for lost revenue and specific projects, and discuss a property tax abatement for tax year 2021.

• Tax Year 2021 Property Tax Abatement
• FY2021 Special Fund Budget Amendments
• ARPA funding requests: Shoup Manufacturing, Circuit Clerk Copier/Printer, Permanent Outdoor Ballot Box and Camera
• ARPA requests: Advantage Copy and Repair, Hemenover Construction, New Beginnings for Cats, Two Rivers Supply, Election Judge Training Program/Video
• Sheriff's Department ARPA request for equipment upgrade in EOC

The Finance Committee approved all claims, monthly claims, property tax abatement, budget amendments, and multiple ARPA funding requests, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The most notable decision was approving $75,000 in ARPA lost revenue funds for Shoup Manufacturing. All votes were 13-0 except for the Election Judge Training Program and Sheriff's EOC equipment upgrade, which passed 12-1 with Mr. Rayman voting nay.

• Approved combined claims (13-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (13-0)
• Approved Tax Year 2021 property tax abatement (13-0)
• Approved FY2021 Special Fund budget amendments (13-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue: Shoup Manufacturing $75,000 (13-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue: Circuit Clerk copier/printer $10,961.21 (13-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue: Permanent Outdoor Ballot Box $3,347.00 (13-0)
• Approved ARPA fund requests: Advantage Copy $3,101, Hemenover Construction $5,000, New Beginnings for Cats $7,772, Two Rivers Supply $5,000 (all 13-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will hear updates on the county's recovery program, e-waste program, and the health department's opioid program, along with monthly reports from various departments. The committee will also consider appointing Brett Harrod to the Zoning Board of Appeals and note openings in several drainage districts.

• Appointment of Brett Harrod to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Openings in Claussen Park, Exline Creek, McGillivray, Canavan, and Manteno No.9 drainage districts
• Kankakee County Recovery Program performance report
• E-Waste Program update
• KCHD Opioid Program update

The Kankakee County Executive Committee met on January 25, 2022, and approved the December 23, 2021 minutes, amended the agenda, and approved appointments and routine reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and approvals of standard items.

• Approved December 23, 2021 minutes (voice vote)
• Amended agenda to allow Anita Speckman to present first (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Brett Harrod to Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved County Clerk, Recorder, and Animal Control monthly reports (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on one variance request. The board will consider ZBA Case#21-12, a request by property owners Jason & Christina Mitsdarffer for a variance to Section 11-99.e (Lot Width) on a parcel in Section 9 of Limestone Township. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Public hearing on ZBA Case#21-12: variance to Section 11-99.e (Lot Width)
• Parcel located in Section 9 of Limestone Township
• Petitioners: Jason & Christina Mitsdarffer (property owners and applicants)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving building reports for November and December 2021. The main substantive item is selecting a consultant to update the county's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The committee will also receive a rural transit update and discuss plans for 2022.

• Selection of consultant for Kankakee County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Building report for November and December 2021
• Rural transit update
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting

The committee approved American Environment as the consultant for the Kankakee County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update, which was last updated in 2013. The plan identifies natural hazards and is needed for grant opportunities. The motion passed unanimously with 11 ayes and 0 nays. The committee also approved the November and December 2021 building reports and the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Approved American Environment as consultant for hazard mitigation plan update (11-0)
• Approved November and December 2021 building reports
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to hear a presentation on the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan RFQ and select a vendor. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and new/old business.

• Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan RFQ presentation
• Natural Hazards Mitigation vendor selection
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2021

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 sheriff's department will also discuss an animal control update, declaring computer equipment as surplus, and an ARPA request for equipment upgrades in the EOC.

• Sheriff's Department: ARPA request for equipment upgrade in EOC
• Sheriff's Department: Declaring computer equipment as surplus
• Sheriff's Department: Animal control update
• State's Attorney's Office: Grand jury report and statistics
• Coroner's Office: Monthly receipts of money

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. Chief Judge Cunnington reported that Kankakee County will continue banning cell phones from the courthouse. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined Grand Jury and Grand Jury Statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved combined Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to review monthly department reports and vote on a consent agenda. The board will discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and a food services contract for county detention facilities.

• Contract award to The Country Table for food services at County Detention Facilities
• ARPA fund expenditures for Kankakee Valley Theatre Association and Limestone Township Fire Protection District
• ARPA fund expenditures for Circuit Clerk's Office copier/printer and Coroner's HVAC and air filtration system
• Intergovernmental Agreement for animal control services with the Village of Aroma Park
• Resolution declaring Highway Department equipment as surplus property

The Kankakee County Board approved the consent agenda, ARPA fund projects, and a contract for food services at the county detention facilities. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement for animal control services with Aroma Park and amended the county memorial policy.

• Approved consent agenda with appointments and resolutions (24-0)
• Approved ARPA fund projects including expenditures to Kankakee Valley Theatre Association and Limestone Township Fire Protection District (24-0)
• Awarded contract to The Country Table for food services at county detention facilities (24-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for animal control services with Village of Aroma Park (24-0)
• Amended County Memorial Policy (24-0)
• Approved claims reports from November 2021 (23-0)
• Accepted department reports and minutes from December 14, 2021 (voice vote)