Kankakee County public meetings in 2023

Finance Committee

The committee will review financial reports from the Treasurer’s Office and the Finance Department. Agenda items include a cash flow update and the awarding of a bid for the Kankakee County telephone system.

• Awarding the bid for Kankakee County Telephone System
• Review of October 2023 Treasurer and Collector reports
• Approval of November 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation regarding GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to receive monthly updates from several departments, including Information Services, Health, Schools, Veterans Assistance, and the County Administrator. They will also discuss an update on the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and consider appointments and resignations for various boards and districts.

• Resignation of Michelle Crecy from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Openings on McGillivray Special Drainage District, Cabery Area Fire Protection District, B.M. Lewis Drainage District, Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No. 1, Kankakee County Public Building Commission, Union Drainage District No. 2, and three on Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Monthly updates from Information Services, Health Department, Schools, Veterans Assistance Commission, and County Administrator
• IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act – Vacation Policy Update

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Highways & Waterways Committee will review pay estimates and a professional services agreement for land acquisition on County Highway 9. Members will also receive a progress update on Aroma Park sediment and discuss maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code.

• Professional Services Agreement with Santacruz Land Acquisitions for County Highway 9 reconstruction (Section 08-00286-00-FP)
• Aroma Park Sediment progress update
• County Engineer pay estimates
• Resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will discuss updates to the county's building regulations and consider approval of the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. They will also review the November building report and appoint a member to the Regional Planning Commission.

• Discussion of Kankakee County Chapter 105 Buildings & Building Regulations Update
• Approval letter for Kankakee County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 2023
• Appointment of Luke Johnson to the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• Building Report for November 2023

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and hearings for 2023 appeals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals hearings (see attached list)
• New and old business

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will meet to discuss pending property tax appeals, including settlement discussions for Cresco Labs, LLC cases, and consider state exemption applications and certificates of error. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Settlement discussion of pending PTAB files for Cresco Labs, LLC (cases 20-01839 & 21-01865)
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• Public comment

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will review facility reports and financial updates. The agenda includes discussions on courthouse awning proposals, panic button upgrades, and construction management for Circuit Clerk renovations.

• $6M Courts Infrastructure Appropriation
• Courthouse Awning Proposal
• Circuit Clerk Renovations construction management proposal
• Courthouse Panic Button Upgrade

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on Animal Control and the Animal Control Building. Members will also review ideas to assist the Kankakee County Animal Control (KCAC) and the County.

• Animal Control building updates
• Review of ideas for helping KCAC and the County
• Updates from Animal Control representative Kari Laird

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to discuss a settlement for a pending property tax appeal (Docket #19-00093) and to consider state exemption applications, certificates of error, and 2023 appeal hearings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the settlement discussion being the only specific substantive item.

• Settlement discussion of pending PTAB file – Scott Smith – Docket# 19-00093
• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• 2023 Appeals – Hearings (see attached list)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board meeting includes discussions on a purchase agreement for five transit vans for the Sheriff’s Department and several zoning requests. The agenda also covers department reports, vacancy appointments, and a tax year 2023 levy request.

• Purchase Agreement with Taylor Ford for five transit vans for the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department
• ZBA Case #22-15 regarding a Special Use Permit for a Fairground/Race Track of All Kinds in Ganeer Township
• Historic Landmark Nomination for North Kankakee Electric Light and Rail Company, Trolley #414
• Tax Year 2023 Levy Request
• Relocation of Bradley 16 polling place from Bradley Central School to Bradley Evangelical United Methodist Church

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to discuss pending property tax appeals, including settlement discussions for Buckeye Terminals LLC, and to consider state exemption applications and certificates of error. The board will also hold hearings on 2023 appeals. This is a routine meeting for the board that handles property assessment disputes.

• Settlement discussion of pending PTAB files for Buckeye Terminals LLC (Dockets 20-01287, 21-05087, 22-02089)
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals hearings
• Public comment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss specific landmark designations and a grant. The body will also review an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of St. Anne.

• Landmark review: B. Harley Bradley House
• Landmark review: Kankakee Railroad Museum Trolley #114
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly financial reports, cash flow updates, and recommended claims. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the purchase of five 2023 Ford Transit vans for the Sheriff Department.

• Purchase of 5 – 2023 Ford Transit Vans for Sheriff Department
• FY2023 Audit Engagement Letter
• Tax Year 2023 Levy Request
• September 2023 County Treasurer and Collector reports

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including appointing Martin Kirchner to the Essex Township Fire Protection District and filling six vacancies on various local boards and districts. The committee will also hear monthly updates from county departments and consider a polling place change.

• Appointment of Martin Kirchner to the Essex Township Fire Protection District
• Openings on McGillivray Special Drainage District, Cabery Area Fire Protection District, B.M. Lewis Drainage District, Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No. 1, Kankakee County Public Building Commission, and Union Drainage District No. 2
• Election polling place change proposed by Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly updates from Information Services, Health Department, Schools, Veterans Assistance Commission, and County Administrator
• 2023 EEO-4 Report presented by County Administrator

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to discuss a pending property tax appeal settlement, review state exemption applications, certificates of error, and hold hearings on 2023 appeals. The agenda includes public comment and routine business items.

• Settlement discussion of pending PTAB file – Grant, Docket# 2022-04227
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals hearings (see attached list)

Board of Examiners & Appeals

The Board of Examiners & Appeals will conduct a public hearing for Case #23-01. This case involves an update to Kankakee County Chapter 105, Buildings & Building Regulations.

• Public Hearing: BOE Case #23-01 regarding Chapter 105, Buildings & Building Regulations update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider a special use permit and setback variance for a race track/fairground in Ganeer Township, discuss stormwater/MS4 program, and review a historic preservation landmark nomination for Trolley #414. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and a building report.

• ZBA Case#22-15: Special Use Permit #37 (Fairground/Race Track) and variance to Section 121-99.c.37 in A1-Agricultural District, Ganeer Township, petitioner NPF Racing Stables, LLC
• Historic Preservation Landmark nomination for North Kankakee Electric Light and Rail Company, Trolley #414
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• Building Report for October 2023

Highways & Waterways Committee

The committee will review progress on Aroma Park sediment projects and mussell survey reports. Members will also consider a resolution to appropriate funds for the County Engineer's salary.

• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• Mussell Survey Report for Kankakee County
• Scope Change Authorization – Aroma Park
• Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Payment of the County Engineers Salary

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and hearings for 2023 appeals. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals hearings (see attached list)

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will review financial and building reports, as well as an animal control update. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comment period.

• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Facility Dude Report
• Financial Report
• Building Report
• Animal Control Update

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, animal control, and coroner's offices. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment, but no major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Monthly update from Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington
• Grand jury statistics report from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Sheriff's report includes IDOC & U.S. Marshal annual inspection and NCCHC accreditation program
• Coroner's report includes monthly receipts of money

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and 2023 appeals. The board will conduct first reviews and hearings on appeals, with a list of appeals attached to the agenda. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals – first reviews
• 2023 appeals – hearings (attached list)

County Board

The County Board will consider the 2023-2024 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The meeting also includes decisions on solar farm decommissioning plans, zoning requests, and various appointments.

• $318,332 decommissioning bond for St. Anne 1 Solar Farm Project
• $287,157 decommissioning bond for St. Anne 2 Solar Farm Project
• Rezoning request from A1 to A2 in Pilot Township (ZBA Case#23-12)
• Bid award to Glade Plumbing & Piping for Hopkins Park/Pembroke natural gas conversion
• Approval of the 2023-2024 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and first reviews of 2023 appeals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals – first reviews

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss a crash summary and an ATV report. The agenda also includes discussion regarding Illinois 50 at 12000N.

• K and A Crash Summary & Discussion
• ATV Report
• Discussion of Illinois 50 at 12000N

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and first reviews of 2023 appeals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific properties or dollar amounts listed.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals first reviews

Finance Committee

The committee will review financial reports, cash flow updates, and monthly claims. The agenda includes the approval of the 2024 draft appropriation budget and updates on ARPA fringe benefits expenses.

• Approval of 2024 Draft Appropriation Budget
• Bid opening for Kankakee County Telephone System
• Accepting bid for Hopkins Park/Pembroke Residential Natural Gas Conversions
• DCEO Grant Update: Aroma Park Boat Launch and Kankakee River Capital Improvements
• Review of August 2023 Treasurer and Collector reports

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, receiving monthly updates from county departments, and making appointments to various boards and commissions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Appointment of Dan Salkeld to the Kankakee County Sheriff Merit Commission
• Appointment of Dr. Diane Fedrow as Veterinarian for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Michele Crecy to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Dennis Johnson to the Momence and Yellowhead Drainage District No. 1
• New Business: Kankakee County Apparel Shop

Board of Review

The Board of Review will conduct first reviews of 2023 property tax appeals. The meeting also includes consideration of state exemption applications and certificates of error.

• 2023 property tax appeals first reviews
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss agency transportation needs, interagency coordination, and accessibility issues. The agenda includes updates on the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program and status reports from regional transportation providers.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program discussion
• HSTP Coordinator Update
• Accessibility and agency coordination reviews for METRO and SHOW BUS
• Comments from social service, medical, and government agency providers
• Program status updates for SHOW BUS and METRO

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several mapping projects, including hydrographic/bathymetric data, LiDAR for FY 2024, server upgrades, orthophotography for 2025, and sidewalk planimetric updates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and public comment.

• Hydrographic/Bathymetric Project update
• FY 2024 LiDAR project update
• GIS Server Upgrades update
• 2025 Orthophotography update
• Sidewalk Planimetric Update

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will hear updates on Aroma Park sediment progress and a State Line Bridge meeting, and discuss County Engineer pay estimates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Aroma Park sediment progress update
• State Line Bridge meeting
• County Engineer pay estimates

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider a rezoning request for a parcel in Pilot Township, a text amendment to county code sections on fairgrounds and self-storage parking, and bids for residential natural gas conversions in Hopkins Park/Pembroke. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement for property acquisition and Tri-Village corridor development regulations.

• ZBA Case#23-12: Rezoning from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estates in Section 11, Pilot Township (petitioner Eric Frerichs)
• ZBA Case#23-13: Text amendment to County Code Sections 121-99.c and 121.291.b.10.f.9 (fairgrounds/race tracks and mini-warehouse parking)
• Opening of bids for Hopkins Park/Pembroke Residential Natural Gas Conversions
• Intergovernmental Agreement between Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority and Kankakee County for property acquisition via abandonment proceedings
• Decommissioning plan/bond discussions for St. Anne 1 and St. Anne 2

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and first reviews of 2023 appeals. The agenda is procedural, with no specific items detailed.

• Public comment
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• 2023 appeals – first reviews

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will meet to review facility, financial, and building reports from Wes Andrews. The agenda also includes an update on Animal Control.

• Facility Dude Report
• Financial Report
• Building Report
• Animal Control Update

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will receive monthly reports from the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. The agenda includes a Grand Jury report and an inmate rental cost analysis. No votes on policy or spending are scheduled.

• Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Inmate Rental Cost Analysis from Sheriff Mike Downey
• Monthly Receipts of Money from Coroner Bob Gessner
• Tyler Update under New Business/Old Business

Finance Committee

The committee will review a change in the Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan provider. Members will also consider authorizing agreements for various employee insurance and assistance programs and a lease renewal with Riverside Medical Center.

• Nationwide 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Provider Change
• Authorization of agreements for Group Medical, Dental, Health Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program
• Authorization of Liability/WC/Property agreements
• Resolution to renew lease with Riverside Medical Center

County Board

The County Board is reviewing various departmental reports, appointments to local drainage districts, and several personnel reappointments. The meeting includes discussions on professional services for Highway 9 reconstruction and renewals for county employee medical and dental insurance.

• Engineering services agreement with Hutchison Engineering Inc. for County Highway 9 reconstruction
• Expenditures from the American Rescue Lost Revenue Fund for Sheriff vehicles and a bus pad
• Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for county employee medical insurance
• Agreement with Delta Dental for county employee dental insurance
• Renewal of lease with Riverside Medical Center

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to discuss pending property tax appeals, including settlement discussions for Momence Meadows Realty LLC, and to review state exemption applications, certificates of error, and new property requests. The board will also conduct first reviews of 2023 appeals.

• Settlement discussion of pending PTAB files for Momence Meadows Realty LLC (2020-00162 & 2021-05376)
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• New property requests/corrections
• 2023 appeals – first reviews

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss the B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee Railroad Museum Trolley as landmarks, review an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne, and consider the 2023 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant.

• Landmark review: B. Harley Bradley House
• Landmark review: Kankakee Railroad Museum Trolley (North Kankakee Electric Light and Railway Company, Trolley #114)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant

Finance Committee

The committee will review financial reports, cash flow updates, and FY2024 budget progress. The agenda includes discussions on ARPA funds for sheriff vehicles and transit infrastructure, as well as a contract supplement for Highway 9 reconstruction.

• Contract supplement for Hutchison Engineering Inc. regarding Highway 9 reconstruction
• ARPA funding for three Chevrolet Tahoes for the Sheriff’s Department
• ARPA funding for a Rural Transit Bus Pad
• Review of monthly claims and county pay estimates
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new phone system

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, receiving monthly updates from several departments, and acting on a long list of appointments and reappointments to various boards and districts. They will also consider new business items such as setting 2024 county holidays, updating the Teen Court Fund to the Masai Justice Project, and amending Section 6-3(3) of the County Code.

• Resignation of Larry Leriger from Union Drainage District No. 2; appointment of Martin Graf to same
• Appointment of Tomika A. Talley to Kankakee County Housing Authority
• Reappointments to Sheriff Merit Commission (VanVoorst, Clark, Hoekstra, Dugan, Schaafsma)
• New business: 2024 county holidays, Teen Court Fund update to Masai Justice Project, County Code amendment
• Multiple openings on drainage districts, Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, and other boards

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will consider approving a professional services agreement with Hutchison Engineering Inc. for preliminary and design engineering services for the reconstruction of County Highway 9 between US 45/52 and Interstate Route 57. The committee will also receive a progress update on the Aroma Park sediment project and consider pay estimates for the county engineer.

• Resolution to authorize Professional Services Agreement Supplement Number 1 with Hutchison Engineering Inc. for engineering services on County Highway 9 reconstruction (Section 08-00286-00-FP)
• County Engineer Pay Estimates
• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will discuss the August building report, stormwater/MS4 program, and an update from the transportation division. They will also open bids for natural gas conversions in Hopkins Park/Pembroke and consider an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with Hopkins Park.

• Opening of bids for Hopkins Park/Pembroke Residential Natural Gas Conversions
• Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Hopkins Park
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• Building Report for August 2023
• Transportation Division Manager update

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will review various reports including facilities, finances, buildings, and animal control updates.

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will receive monthly reports from the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. The Sheriff's report includes declaring vehicles as surplus and Safety Act preparations. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and new or old business.

• Monthly update from Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington
• Grand Jury report and statistics from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Sheriff Mike Downey reports on declaring vehicles as surplus and Safety Act preparations
• Coroner Bob Gessner reports monthly receipts of money

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will review several rezoning requests in Limestone, Manteno, and Rockville Townships. The meeting also includes decisions on budget amendments and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for various county projects.

• Rezoning from R2 to C2 in Manteno Township (Case #23-09)
• Rezoning from R1 to C2 in Limestone Township (Case #23-11)
• ARPA fund expenditure for Circuit Clerk remodel via Bright Architecture
• ARPA fund expenditure for Old Jail project
• ARPA fund expenditure for Helen Wheeler Center for Social Services programming

The County Board approved amendments to the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and authorized several ARPA expenditures for the Circuit Clerk remodel and Sheriff's Department. The board also voted on multiple zoning cases, including two rezoning approvals and one variance denial. Additionally, the 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan was adopted.

• Approved 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget and appropriation amendments (22-0)
• Approved rezoning to C2-General Commercial in Manteno Township (ZBA Case #23-09)
• Approved rezoning to C2-General Commercial in Limestone Township (ZBA Case #23-11)
• Denied fence height and type variance in Limestone Township (20-1)
• Approved 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Authorized ARPA funds for Circuit Clerk remodel and Sheriff's Department Old Jail
• Authorized ARPA funding for Helen Wheeler Center for Social Services (20-1)
• Approved contract extensions with Devnet Inc. and Flock Safety (22-0)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications, certificates of error, and new property requests. They will also vote on approving the 2023 rules and procedures. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific items detailed.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• Approval of 2023 Rules and Procedures
• New Property Requests

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study (KATS) Policy Committee will review amendments to the FY 2023 Unified Work Program, FY 2024 Unified Work Program, and the FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting also includes agency updates and a discussion regarding the Census Urbanized Area.

• Resolution Adopting Planning Process Certification
• FY 2023 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2024 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
• Updates on Brookmont Boulevard and Hobbie Avenue

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study (KATS) Technical Advisory Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for fiscal year 2024. The committee will also discuss amendments to the FY 2023 Unified Work Program, the FY 2024 Unified Work Program, and the FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for FY 2024
• FY 2023 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2024 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss consolidated vehicle procurement, HSTP updates, interagency coordination, and transportation provider status.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program
• HSTP Coordinator Update
• SHOW BUS Rural Transportation Update
• METRO Urban Transportation Update

Finance Committee

The committee will review health insurance renewal updates and various financial reports from the Finance Department and Treasurer's Office. The agenda includes discussions on ARPA fund payments for housing vouchers and proposals for office remodeling.

• $33,333.00 ARPA payment recommendation for KCCSI Housing Voucher Program
• 2023 Budget Amendment for the Series 2009 Cash Defeasance (Bond Payoff)
• Bright Architecture Proposal for Circuit Clerk Remodeling
• HWC Social Services Proposal
• Flock Safety 5 Year Contract

The Finance Committee approved several claims, including payments for the Circuit Clerk remodeling and EOC room upgrades. The committee also authorized ARPA funding for housing vouchers and social services, and approved a five-year contract for Flock Safety.

• Approved $33,333 ARPA payment for KCCSI Housing Voucher Program
• Approved $42,340 Bright Architecture proposal for Circuit Clerk remodeling
• Approved $384,273 HWC Social Services proposal
• Approved 5-year Flock Safety contract (12-0)
• Approved election judge pay increase to $225 per election (12-0)
• Approved Devnet contract renewal (12-0)
• Approved Old Jail proposal (12-0)
• Approved Project Unity resolution (12-0)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is holding a special meeting to consider the Project Unity Intergovernmental Agreement. No other new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Project Unity Intergovernmental Agreement

The County Board met for a special session to consider a project presentation from the Economic Alliance. The board voted to accept the Project Unity Intergovernmental Agreement.

• Accepted Project Unity Intergovernmental Agreement (22-0)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving monthly updates from several departments, and making appointments. The main action items are the reappointment of Carol Webber to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and filling numerous openings on various drainage districts, fire protection districts, and other boards. The committee will also consider an insurance addendum to an intergovernmental agreement with the Kankakee Regional Land Bank.

• Reappointment of Carol Webber to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Openings on 15+ drainage districts, including McGillivray, B.M. Lewis, Canavan, and others
• Openings on Cabery Area Fire Protection District and Kankakee County Housing Authority
• Five openings on Sheriff Merit Commission, six on Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Insurance addendum to intergovernmental agreement with Kankakee Regional Land Bank

The committee approved an insurance addendum to an intergovernmental agreement with the Kankakee Regional Land Bank. Members also approved the reappointment of Carol Webber to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The County Administrator reported 10 open positions within the county.

• Approved insurance addendum to Intergovernmental Agreement with Kankakee Regional Land Bank (14-0)
• Approved reappointment of Carol Webber to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (voice vote)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to receive updates on waterways projects, including sediment progress in Aroma Park and regional coordination, and to review county engineer pay estimates. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• KRBYRBCC (Indiana) Update
• Army Corps Office Realignment
• County Engineer Pay Estimates

The committee approved the county engineer pay estimates with a unanimous vote. Members also agreed on the need for a Kankakee County Watershed Advisory Council, with further details expected next month.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved county engineer pay estimates (9-0)
• Agreed that a Kankakee County Watershed Advisory Council is needed

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to discuss land use changes in Hopkins Park and Pembroke Township, broadband expansion, and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 20, 2023, and public comment is limited to 15 minutes total.

• Hopkins Park and Pembroke Township land use changes
• Broadband expansion discussion
• NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review five zoning cases, including a rezoning and special use permit for a fairground/race track in Ganeer Township, plus other rezoning and variance requests. They will also discuss the stormwater/MS4 program and the county's natural hazards mitigation plan. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a building report.

• ZBA Case#22-15: Rezoning from A1 to C2, Special Use Permit #3 (Fairground/Race Track), and setback variance in Ganeer Township (NPF Racing Stables, LLC)
• ZBA Case#23-05: Fence height/type variance in Limestone Township (Steve & Julie Bell)
• ZBA Case#23-09: Rezoning from R2 to C2 in Manteno Township (Midland States Bank, Vintage Purse Museum)
• ZBA Case#23-10: Digital sign size/setback variances in Rockville Township (Peoples Church, Tim Hauert)
• ZBA Case#23-11: Rezoning from R1 to C2 in Limestone Township (Tony Glazik)

The committee approved the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and two rezoning requests to C2-General Commercial. One variance request for fence height was denied, and a digital sign request was partially approved.

• Approved Kankakee County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (voice vote)
• ZBA Case#22-15 (NPF Racing Stables, LLC): Sent back to ZBA for special use permit (voice vote)
• ZBA Case#23-05 (Steve & Julie Bell): Variance for fence height and type denied (voice vote)
• ZBA Case#23-09 (Midland States Bank/Vintage Purse Museum): Rezoning to C2-General Commercial approved (voice vote)
• ZBA Case#23-10 (Peoples Church): Variance approved for size and digital, denied for setback (voice vote)
• ZBA Case#23-11 (Tony Glazik): Rezoning to C2-Commercial approved (voice vote)
• Approved July 2023 Building Report showing 74 permits issued (voice vote)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to consider state exemption applications and certificates of error, along with public comment and new or old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific properties or dollar amounts listed.

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

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will review facility, financial, and building reports from Wes Andrews. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Bright Architecture proposal for the Circuit Clerk Remodeling Project.

• Bright Architecture Proposal for Circuit Clerk Remodeling Project
• Facility, financial, and building reports

The Buildings & Grounds Committee approved a remodeling proposal for the Circuit Clerk. The committee also reviewed maintenance and financial reports and noted storm damage to the old VAC building roof.

• Approved Bright Architecture Proposal for Circuit Clerk Remodeling Project (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. The agenda also includes a Grand Jury report, a request to declare equipment as surplus, and replacement of totaled squad cars. No votes on policy or budget are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Monthly report from State's Attorney's Office including Grand Jury statistics
• Sheriff's Department requests declaring equipment as surplus and replacing totaled squad cars
• Monthly receipts of money reported by Coroner's Office
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the replacement of totaled squad cars and the declaration of certain equipment as surplus. Several monthly reports from county offices were reviewed and approved. Judge Cunnington provided an update on the safe-T act.

• Approved replacement of totaled squad cars (voice vote)
• Approved declaring equipment as surplus (voice vote)
• Approved July 12, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk’s Office monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State’s Attorney’s Office Grand Jury and Statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender’s Office monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner’s Office reports (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates from Animal Control, review the committee's purpose and accomplishments, and consider new ideas to support the county animal control. The committee will also review applications for member renewals with September expirations.

• Update from Animal Control by Kari Laird
• Discussion of Animal Welfare Conference attendance
• Review of committee purpose and accomplishments
• New ideas for helping Kankakee County Animal Control (KCAC)
• Applications for AWAC committee renewal due to September expirations

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will review monthly department reports and several vacancy appointments. The agenda also includes discussions on bond defeasance for Series 2009 Taxable General Obligation Bonds.

• Appointments to the Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals
• Cash defeasance of the Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between Kankakee County and Village of Bourbonnais
• Historic Landmark Nomination for Bourbonnais Grove’s First Log Schoolhouse
• Amending Resolution for agreement with Kankakee Valley Park District

The County Board approved several appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and other districts. The board also authorized the cash defeasance of 2009 taxable general obligation bonds and approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Bourbonnais for historic preservation.

• Approved appointment of David DeYoung as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals (23-0)
• Approved appointment of Willie Ames as Vice Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals (23-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Manau to the Zoning Board of Appeals (23-0)
• Approved appointment of Khristine Kirchner to the Essex Township Fire Protection District (23-0)
• Reappointed Erich Blair as Kankakee County Supervisor of Assessments (23-0)
• Reappointed Sharlene Parr to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board (23-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Historic Preservation Program agreement with Village of Bourbonnais (23-0)
• Approved cash defeasance of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009 (23-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, reports on landmarks, an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne, and the 2023 CLG Grant. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse and B. Harley Bradley House landmarks
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant discussion
• Approval of June 5, 2023 minutes

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss a crash summary and the IDOT Vulnerable Road Users safety assessment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding local roads safety projects and Illinois 50 at 12000N.

• K and A Crash Summary & Discussion
• IDOT Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) Safety Assessment
• Local Roads Safety Projects
• Discussion of Illinois 50 at 12000N

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly financial reports and cash flow updates from the Finance Department. The agenda also includes reviewing June 2023 reports from the Treasurer’s Office and considering claims for approval.

• Review of claims recommended or not recommended for approval
• Partial cash defeasance of Series 2009
• June 2023 County Treasurer and Collector reports
• Monthly resolutions for August 2023

The committee approved a partial cash defeasance of Series 2009 bonds to save taxpayer money. Members also approved the monthly claims report and reports from the Treasurer's office.

• Approved partial cash defeasance of Series 2009 (Option 2) (10-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (10-0)
• Approved June 2023 County Treasurer’s Report, June 2023 County Collector’s Report, and August 2023 Monthly Resolutions (voice vote)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee meets to approve minutes and receive monthly updates from various departments. The primary decision involves reappointing Erich Blair and Sharlene Parr, and appointing Khristine Kirchner to specific boards. The agenda also notes vacancies in the McGillivray Special Drainage District and Cabery Area Fire Protection District.

• Reappointment of Erich Blair to the Kankakee County Supervisor of Assessments
• Reappointment of Sharlene Parr to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board
• Appointment of Khristine Kirchner to the Essex Township Fire Protection District
• One Opening on the McGillivray Special Drainage District
• One Opening on the Cabery Area Fire Protection District

The committee approved the reappointment of Erich Blair as Supervisor of Assessments and filled two other board positions. The committee also accepted the Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report and entered executive session to discuss litigation.

• Approved reappointment of Erich Blair to Kankakee County Supervisor of Assessments (12-0)
• Approved reappointment of Sharlene Parr to Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Khristine Kirchner to Essex Township Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation (12-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will discuss an update on sediment work in Aroma Park and review county engineer pay estimates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• County Engineer Pay Estimates

The committee approved the county engineer pay estimates and the minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the Aroma Park sediment project and four bridges with load limits scheduled for construction next year.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved combined county engineer pay estimates (6-0)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, discuss a historic preservation intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Bourbonnais, and review a landmark designation for Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse. The committee will also receive a building report and discuss the IDOT Multi-Year Plan.

• Appointment of Michael Manau to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointment of Willie Ames as Vice-Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Historic Preservation – Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Bourbonnais
• Historic Preservation – Landmark of the Bourbonnais Grove’s First Log Schoolhouse
• Transportation IDOT Multi-Year Plan

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved the June 2023 building report and two appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Bourbonnais and the landmark designation of the Bourbonnais Grove’s First Log Schoolhouse.

• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved June 2023 Building Report (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Michael Manau to the Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Willie Ames as Vice-Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Bourbonnais for Historic Preservation (voice vote)
• Approved landmark designation of the Bourbonnais Grove’s First Log Schoolhouse (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will receive monthly updates from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Sheriff/EMA, including a Grand Jury statistics report and an Animal Control update. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Circuit Clerk remodeling update
• Grand Jury statistics report from State's Attorney
• Animal Control update from Sheriff/EMA
• Monthly receipts report from Coroner's Office
• Claims recommended/not recommended for approval

The committee approved a motion to send the Circuit Clerk office remodeling project to bid. Members also approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices, as well as Grand Jury reports.

• Approved motion to send Circuit Clerk office remodeling project to bid (voice vote)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk monthly report (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/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved claims rejected by the auditor (10-0 roll call vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Animal Welfare Conference, review the committee's purpose and accomplishments, and brainstorm ideas to assist KCAC and the county. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and setting the agenda for the next meeting.

• Discussion of Animal Welfare Conference
• Review of committee purpose and accomplishments
• Brainstorming ideas to help KCAC and the county
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider several appointments, including a new member for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting includes discussions on amending the County Enterprise Zone and authorizing various expenditures from American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Approval of $184,150.93 decommissioning plan and bond for Bourbonnais 1 Solar Farm Project
• Amendments to the Kankakee County Enterprise Zone boundaries and benefits
• Authorization of ARPA fund expenditures for the Highway Department and Animal Control Building
• Amendment of ARPA funds for the NAACP-New Vision Food Pantry
• Appointment of David DeYoung to the Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals

The County Board approved several ARPA funding requests for the Highway Department, Animal Control, and the NAACP New Vision Food Pantry. The board also amended the Kankakee County Enterprise Zone boundaries and approved a decommissioning bond for a solar project.

• Approved $184,150.93 decommissioning plan and bond for Bourbonnais 1 Solar Farm Project (25-0)
• Approved amendments to Kankakee County Enterprise Zone boundaries and benefits (25-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Highway Department, Animal Control, and NAACP New Vision Food Pantry (24-0)
• Approved agreement with SAQ Consulting Inc. (25-0)
• Approved setting of Juror Compensation (25-0)
• Approved setting of Public Defender’s annual salary (25-0)
• Approved adoption of amended VESSA Policy (25-0)
• Reappointed Antonio Carrico, Neelie Panozzo, Rodney Gustafson, and Jim Johanek to Board of Health (25-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will review bids for the Animal Control Building and discuss various financial reports from the Finance Department. The agenda includes reviewing ARPA funding requests for the Highway Department and New Vision Food Pantry, as well as discussing Moody’s credit rating.

• Bid opening for Animal Control Building
• ARPA Lost Revenue Adjustment discussion
• ARPA funding request for Kankakee County Highway Department
• Amending Resolution 2023-03-14-78 for New Vision Food Pantry
• Discussion regarding Kankakee County Jury Pay

The committee approved the lowest bidder for the animal control building and increased its funding using ARPA funds. Other actions included approving monthly claims, adjusting jury pay, and authorizing specific ARPA lost revenue payments.

• Approved lowest responsible bidder for animal control building and amended resolution 2023-04-11-113 to increase funding to $3,500,000.00 (12-0)
• Approved monthly claims report (12-0)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue adjustments (voice vote)
• Approved claims for Kevin Duvall ($8,013.00), Jim Rowe ($23,053.19), and Andy Wheeler ($49.85) (12-0)
• Approved payment under protest for Griffin, Williams McMahon & Walsh legal fees with intent to seek restitution (12-0)
• Approved $14,000.00 ARPA lost revenue request for Kankakee County Highway Department (12-0)
• Approved amendment to resolution 2023-03-14-78 for New Vision Food Pantry for $51,600 (12-0)
• Approved increase in jury pay to $10/day ($15/day if selected) and IRS mileage rate for the new budget year (12-0)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to consider state exemption applications and certificates of error, along with public comment and new or old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items detailed.

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

Executive Committee

The committee approved the 2023 Public Defender IDOR salary reimbursement and extended the agreement with SAQ Consulting. Several board reappointments were confirmed, including members for the Board of Health and St. Anne Fire Protection District. The committee also accepted reports from the Superintendent of Schools and the Veterans Assistance Commission.

• Approved 2023 Public Defender IDOR Salary Reimbursement (11-0)
• Approved VESSA policy changes (voice vote)
• Approved reappointments of Antonio Carrico to Board of Health and John Schaafsma Jr. to St. Anne Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointments of Jim Johanek, Neelie Panozzo, and Rodney Gustafson to the Board of Health (11-0)
• Approved extension of agreement with SAQ Consulting (11-0)
• Accepted Quarterly Report of the Superintendent of Schools (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Tabled appointment of Yvette Rose to Board of Health (10-1)

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will discuss a sediment progress update for Aroma Park and consider highway bidding, engineer pay estimates, and resolutions. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• Highway Biddings & Letting
• County Engineer Pay Estimates
• Resolutions

The committee approved the county engineer pay estimates via a 7-0 roll call vote. Members also received progress updates and a project timeline regarding the Aroma Park river dredging project.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved county engineer pay estimates (7-0)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss building, zoning, and planning matters. Items include a stormwater/MS4 program discussion, a decommissioning plan for Bourbonnais 1, a presentation on abandoned rural properties, and appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee will also review a hazard mitigation plan update and an enterprise zone boundary amendment.

• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• Decommissioning Plan/Bond for Bourbonnais 1
• Presentation on Abandon/Dilapidated Rural Properties
• Appointment of David DeYoung as Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals
• Kankakee County Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment Application/Intergovernmental Agreement

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved an Enterprise Zone boundary amendment and intergovernmental agreement to support housing rehabilitation and new construction. The committee also approved a decommissioning bond for Bourbonnais 1 and appointed a new ZBA Chairman.

• Approved Kankakee County Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment and Intergovernmental Agreement (voice vote)
• Approved $184,150.93 decommissioning bond for Bourbonnais 1 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of David DeYoung as Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved May 2023 Building Report showing 99 permits issued (voice vote)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists primarily of monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• 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 committee approved monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control. Members agreed to cancel future meetings if there is no business to be conducted to save money, provided reports are still distributed.

• Approved April 18, 2023 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)
• Agreed to cancel future meetings if there is no business to be done

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will review facility and financial reports from Wes Andrews. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Animal Control Building costs and a discussion on the County Phone System.

• Update on Animal Control Building and Costs
• County Phone System presentation by Kevin Duval
• Facility, Financial, and Building reports from Wes Andrews

The Buildings & Grounds Committee approved proceeding with new bids for the Animal Control building, which will be opened at the Finance Committee meeting. The committee also received reports on facility maintenance and discussed a future RFP for a centralized county phone system.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved moving forward with new Animal Control building bids (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The 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 is primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office – Sandi Cianci
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney's Office – Jim Rowe
• Monthly report from Public Defender's Office – Ed Pentuic
• Monthly report from Sheriff/EMA Department – Sheriff Mike Downey
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money – Bob Gessner

The committee agreed to move a request to increase jury pay to the Finance committee for further discussion. Members also approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices.

• Moved jury pay increase request to Finance
• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Grand Jury and Grand Jury 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 of money (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will review several appointments, contract authorizations, and zoning requests. The agenda includes engineering agreements for bridge replacements in Momence Township and decommissioning plans for two solar projects.

• Engineering agreements with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. to design bridge replacements on County Highway 13 and County Highway 14
• Decommissioning Plan/Bond for Peterman Solar, LLC and McGee Solar, LLC
• Rezoning request for 9732 E 1000 S Rd. in Ganeer Township from Agricultural to Rural Estate District
• Variance request for a pool accessory structure at 1805 W. Tower Dr. in Limestone Township
• Authorization of Highway Department Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE Local #150

The County Board approved a collective bargaining agreement for the Highway Department and authorized engineering agreements for two bridge replacements in Momence Township. The board also approved several zoning variances, ARPA funding requests, and various board appointments.

• Approved Highway Department Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE Local #150 (25-0)
• Approved engineering agreements for bridge replacements on County Highway 13 and 14 in Momence Township
• Approved variance for pool location at 1805 W. Tower Dr, Kankakee
• Approved rezoning to Rural Estate District and lot size variance at 9732 E 1000 S Rd., Momence
• Approved 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (25-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for KCCSI Youth Programming (24-0-1)
• Approved ARPA funding for County Clerk voting booth and Kimestone Fire Protection District boat repair (25-0)
• Approved appointment of Brian Porter and reappointment of Elizabeth Scanlon to Zoning Board of Appeals

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission will consider items related to four landmark properties, including a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Daniel Paddock House, and discuss an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne. The commission will also review the 2023 CLG Grant.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Daniel Paddock House
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant
• Review of Bourbonnais Grove’s First Log Schoolhouse, B. Harley Bradley House, and Durham – Perry Farmstead

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss transportation updates from providers including METRO and SHOW BUS. The agenda includes reports on agency coordination, accessibility issues, and comments from various social and medical service providers.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program discussion
• HSTP Coordinator Update
• Accessibility and interagency coordination reviews
• Comments from social service and medical service providers

Finance Committee

The committee will review medical insurance, electric aggregation renewal, and various financial reports. The session also includes discussions on ARPA funding requests for local businesses and social services.

• Authorization of Highway Department Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Medical Insurance Review by Mike Lynch, MSL Benefits
• ARPA funding requests for Cornell Kenneth Consulting and Kountry Girlz Kitchen
• ARPA Lost Revenue requests for County Clerk voting booths and Limestone Fire Protection District
• Social Services ARPA requests for KCCSI, Merchant Street Art Gallery, and Still I Rise

The committee approved a collective bargaining agreement for the Highway Department and renewed electric aggregation. Several ARPA funding requests were decided, including grants for voting booths and youth programs. The committee also approved monthly claims and treasurer reports.

• Approved Highway Department Collective Bargaining Agreement (14-0)
• Approved Electric Aggregation Renewal (14-0)
• Approved $59,447.15 ARPA lost revenue request for County Clerk voting booths
• Approved $20,000 ARPA lost revenue request for Limestone Fire Protection District
• Approved $186,965 ARPA social services request for KCCSI Youth Program
• Denied ARPA request for Kountry Girls Kitchen
• Tabled indefinitely ARPA request for Merchant Street Art Gallery Purse Museum
• Tabled ARPA request for Still I Rise

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved the reappointment of eight individuals to various fire protection districts, the Board of Review, and other county boards. The committee also accepted reports from the Health Department and the Veterans Assistance Commission.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department report (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission report (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Joey Baud to Greater Momence Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Duane Hull to Otto Township Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Paul Grzelak to Bourbonnais Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Alyce Argyelan to Bourbonnais Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointments of Joseph Kane and Mark Kaner to Board of Review, Joe Swanson to University of Illinois Extension, and Lori Gadbois to Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (voice vote)

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss highway and waterway matters. They will consider resolutions authorizing engineering agreements with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for bridge replacement designs on County Highways 13 and 14 in Momence Township, funded by Motor Fuel Tax. The agenda also includes updates on Aroma Park sediment and other routine items.

• Resolution to sign engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for bridge replacement design on County Highway 13 in Momence Township
• Resolution to sign engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for bridge replacement design on County Highway 14 in Momence Township
• Biddings and letting for Bourbonnais (17-02124-00-BR) and Otto (23-10000-00-GM)
• County Engineer pay estimates
• Aroma Park sediment progress update

The Highways & Waterways Committee approved engineering agreements for two bridge replacements in Momence Township. The committee also approved bids for highway projects and reviewed county engineer pay estimates.

• Approved lowest responsible bidders for Bourbonnais 17-02124-00-BR and Otto 23-10000-00-GM (8-0)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (8-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for County Highway 13 bridge replacement in Momence Township (8-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for County Highway 14 bridge replacement in Momence Township (8-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee will discuss decommissioning plans and bonds for two solar projects (Peterman Solar, LLC and McGee Solar, LLC), hear a presentation on drainage districts, and consider two zoning cases: a variance for a pool at 1805 W. Tower Dr, Kankakee, and a rezoning and variance for a lot at 9732 E 1000 S Rd, Momence. Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a natural gas conversion contractor solicitation are also on the agenda.

• Decommissioning plan/bond for Peterman Solar, LLC
• Decommissioning plan/bond for McGee Solar, LLC
• ZBA Case#23-07: Variance for accessory structure (pool) at 1805 W. Tower Dr, Kankakee
• ZBA Case#23-08: Rezoning from A1 to RE and variance for lot size at 9732 E 1000 S Rd, Momence
• Presentation on drainage districts by Sara Smith, IL Association of Drainage Districts

The committee approved decommissioning plans and bonds for two solar companies and granted two zoning requests. The committee also reappointed one member to the Zoning Board of Appeals but failed to recommend two other candidates for appointment.

• Approved decommissioning plan/bond for Peterman Solar, LLC ($278,390) and McGee Solar, LLC ($293,777)
• Approved variance for pool location at 1805 W. Tower Dr, Kankakee (ZBA Case#23-07)
• Approved rezoning to Rural Estate District and lot size variance at 9732 E 1000 S Rd., Momence (ZBA Case#23-08)
• Approved reappointment of Elizabeth Scanlon to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Recommendation to appoint Brian Porter to ZBA tied (4-4) and failed
• Recommendation to reappoint Gene Rademacher to ZBA denied (3-5)
• Approved April 2023 Building Report (86 permits issued)
• Approved declaring filing cabinets as surplus

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will review reports regarding buildings and finances. The agenda includes bid openings for the Animal Control Building and uniforms/mats, as well as an update on the Courthouse ADA Project.

• Bid Opening: Animal Control Building
• Bid Opening: Uniforms and Mats
• Update: Next Phase of Courthouse ADA Project

The committee approved a bid from Cintas for uniforms and mats. For the Animal Control Building, the committee voted to accept the lowest responsible bidders for most items but will reject and rebid millwork, fencing, landscaping, and carpentry & trades.

• Approved Cintas bid for uniforms and mats (10-0)
• Approved lowest responsible bidders for Animal Control Building projects, excluding four categories (9-0)
• Rejected and ordered rebidding for Animal Control Building millwork, fencing, landscaping, and carpentry & trades (9-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will discuss updates from Animal Control, review its purpose and accomplishments, and consider new ideas to assist the Kankakee County Animal Center and the county. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Updates from Animal Control presented by Kari Laird
• Discussion of the Animal Welfare Conference
• Review of committee purpose and accomplishments
• New business: ideas for helping KCAC and the county

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will open bids for courtroom evidence presentation carts and receive monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner. The agenda also includes approval of April 12 minutes and a declaration of a surplus vehicle.

• Bid opening for Courtroom Evidence Presentation Carts
• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office – Sandi Cianci
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Monthly reports from Public Defender, Probation, and Coroner
• Declaration of surplus vehicle from Sheriff/EMA Department

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the selection of the lowest responsible bidder for courtroom evidence presentation carts following a review by the Chief Judge. The committee also approved monthly reports from several county offices and a declaration of a surplus vehicle.

• Approved lowest responsible bidder for courtroom evidence presentation carts (13-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk’s Office monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State’s Attorney’s Office Grand Jury and Statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender’s Office monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA Department monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved declaration of surplus vehicle (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider several appointments, decommissioning plans for solar farms, and various expenditures using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting also includes reviews of monthly departmental reports and a proposed text amendment to the County Code.

• Approval of $191,663 decommissioning plan and bond for Irwin Solar Farm Project
• Approval of $176,988 decommissioning plan and bond for Thyfault Csg 1 Solar Farm Project
• Approval of $178,582 decommissioning plan and bond for Thyfault Csg 2 Solar Farm Project
• ARPA funding expenditures for Joe Benes Drainage District, Iroquois Mental Health Center, and others
• Text Amendment to County Code Section 121-37 regarding Administration & Enforcement

The County Board approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests for local organizations and county departments. The board also approved decommissioning plans and bonds for three solar farm projects and confirmed several fire district and zoning board appointments.

• Approved ARPA funding for Joe Benes Drainage District, Iroquois Mental Health Center, Brookmont Bowling, Village of Essex, St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Team Print, and D&D Distributing (26-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Kankakee County Coroner (tankless water heater) and Kankakee County Recorder (26-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Kankakee County Health Department — IRIS (26-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for United Way (26-0)
• Approved decommissioning plans and bonds for Irwin Solar Farm ($191,663), Thyfault Csg 1 Solar Farm ($176,988), and Thyfault Csg 2 Solar Farm ($178,582) (21-0)
• Approved appointments/reappointments for Grant Park, Limestone, and Manteno Community Fire Protection Districts, and the Zoning Board of Appeals (21-0)
• Approved text amendment to County Code Section 121-37 (ZBA Case #23-06) via voice vote
• Authorized agreement between Kankakee County/Health Dept and AFSCME Council 31, Local 1874 (26-0)

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss the K and A Crash 2023 and the IDOT Vulnerable Road Users Safety Assessment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding local roads safety projects and Illinois 50 at 12000N.

• K and A Crash Discussion 2023
• IDOT Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) Safety Assessment
• Local Roads Safety Projects
• Illinois 50 at 12000N

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several historic landmarks, including a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Daniel Paddock House, and to consider reports and grants. They will also review an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of St. Anne and the 2022 annual reports.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Daniel Paddock House
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant
• 2022 Annual Reports

Finance Committee

The committee will review various ARPA funding requests for organizations including the Iroquois Mental Health Center and the Village of Essex. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports, claims, and treasurer reports.

• ARPA funding requests for Joe Benes Drainage District, Brookmont Bowling, and St. Paul’s Lutheran School
• ARPA lost revenue requests for Kankakee County Coroner and Kankakee County Recorder
• Bid release for evidentiary carts for the State’s Attorney’s Office
• Approval of Kankakee County Health Department ADSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement

The committee approved several ARPA funding requests for local organizations and government offices, as well as lost revenue requests. It also approved the Kankakee County Health Department AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement and various departmental claims.

• Approved ARPA funding: Joe Benes Drainage District ($20,000), Village of Essex ($20,000), St. Pauls Lutheran School ($10,000), Iroquois Mental Health Center ($10,000 for residents only), Brookmont Bowling ($5,000), Team Print ($5,000), and D&D Distributing ($1,064)
• Approved ARPA lost revenue requests: Kankakee County Recorder ($8,588) and Kankakee County Coroner for tankless water heater ($5,948.93)
• Approved social services funding: County Health Department-Iris ($245,000) and United Way ($75,445)
• Tabled funding request for Fortitude
• Approved Kankakee County Health Department AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (12-0)
• Approved claims for State’s Attorney’s office and Probation office (13-0 each)
• Approved bid release for evidentiary carts for State’s Attorney’s Office
• Approved March 2023 Treasurer and Collector reports and May 2023 monthly resolutions

Executive Committee

The committee approved the reappointment of three members and the appointment of one member to various fire protection districts. The committee also accepted the Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes from March 28, 2023 (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Troy Coffman to Limestone Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Maurice O’Keefe to Manteno Community Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of David Horn to Greater Momence Fire Protection District (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Scott T. Dillman to Grant Park Fire Protection District (voice vote)

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will consider bids for a new 4WD SUV and review county engineer pay estimates. They will also receive an update on sediment removal at Aroma Park and discuss river equipment and infrastructure. No resolutions are scheduled for highways.

• Bidding and letting for a new 2023 4WD 4x4 SUV
• County engineer pay estimates review
• Aroma Park sediment progress update
• Equipment and related river infrastructure discussion

The Highways & Waterways Committee approved the lowest bid for a new 4WD 4x4 SUV and authorized county engineer pay estimates. The committee also received updates on river projects and equipment needs.

• Approved purchase of GMC Yukon from Hove for $66,465 (8-0)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (voice vote)

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several planning topics, including broadband expansion, recent and pending ordinance changes, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, and greenways and trails improvements. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its January 19, 2023 meeting. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total.

• Broadband Expansion Discussion
• Recent and Pending Ordinance Changes
• NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure)
• Greenways and Trails: Asset Inventory and Proposed System Improvements
• Approval of Minutes: January 19th, 2023

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will discuss decommissioning plans and bonds for three solar farms (Irwin Solar Farm, Thyfault CSG 1 and 2), consider a text amendment to zoning code Section 121-37 regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals, and review reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee will also receive a building report and discuss the Comprehensive Plan and a Safe Streets for All transportation grant opportunity.

• Decommissioning plan/bond for Irwin Solar Farm
• Decommissioning plan/bond for Thyfault CSG 1 – Solar Farm
• Decommissioning plan/bond for Thyfault CSG 2 – Solar Farm
• ZBA Case#23-06: Text Amendment to County Code Section 121-37 (Zoning Board of Appeals)
• Re-appointment of Willie Ames and David DeYoung to the Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved decommissioning plans and bonds for three solar farms. The committee also approved a text amendment to the County Code and re-appointed two members to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved March 2023 Building Report (voice vote)
• Approved decommissioning plans/bonds for Irwin Solar Farm, Thyfault CSG 1-Solar Farm, and Thyfault CSG 2-Solar Farm (voice vote)
• Approved ZBA Case#23-06 text amendment to County Code Section 121-37 (voice vote)
• Approved re-appointment of Willie Ames to the Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved re-appointment of David DeYoung to the Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with a Consolidated Election Recap and Animal Welfare Advisory Committee update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Consolidated Election Recap from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson
• Monthly Statistical Data from Animal Control – Kari Laird
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023 and March 21, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from February and March 2023. Monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control were all approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 21 and March 21, 2023 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)

Building & Grounds Committee

The Committee will review a presentation from Wight and Company regarding the Animal Control Building. The meeting also includes reports on facility maintenance, finances, and building status.

• Presentation by Wight and Company regarding authorizing bids for the Animal Control Building project
• Facility Dude report
• Financial report
• Building report

The Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the release of bids for the Animal Control Building project to help manage material costs. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. Maintenance Director Wes Andrews provided reports on work orders and building operations.

• Approved release of bids for Animal Control Building project (voice vote)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will receive monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Coroner's offices. The agenda includes a Grand Jury report and an Animal Control update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office – Sandi Cianci
• Grand Jury Report from State's Attorney's Office – Jim Rowe
• Monthly report from Public Defender's Office – Ed Pentuic
• Animal Control Update from Sheriff/EMA Department – Sheriff Mike Downey
• Monthly receipts of money from Coroner's Office – Bob Gessner

The committee approved monthly reports from the Coroner, Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Sheriff's offices. No new business or legislative changes were decided.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts of money (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)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is meeting to consider several appointments, rezoning requests, and decommissioning bonds for solar projects. The agenda also includes multiple requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures and various departmental reports.

• $299,257 bond for Saint Solar 1, LLC, Solar Farm Project decommissioning
• $281,956 bond for Saint Solar II, LLC, Solar Farm Project decommissioning
• $277,121 bond for Gar Solar, LLC, Solar Farm Project decommissioning
• Rezoning from Agricultural to General Commercial District in Otto Township
• ARPA funding requests for Kankankee County Fire Chiefs Association and Catholic Charities

The County Board accepted a bid for courthouse furniture and approved multiple American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests for local organizations. The board also approved several zoning changes, board appointments, and solar farm decommissioning bonds.

• Accepted bid for courthouse furniture (22-0)
• Approved decommissioning plans and bonds for Saint Solar 1 ($299,257), Saint Solar II ($281,956), and Gar Solar ($277,121)
• Approved ARPA funding for Kankakee County Fire Chiefs Association, Catholic Charities, Josh’s Pizza, Options Center for Individual Living, Bishop McNamara High School Softball, Driven by Ambition, and Animal Control Building (20-0)
• Approved rezoning in Section 02 of Otto Township from A1-Agricultural to C2-General Commercial and vice versa
• Approved text amendments to County Code regarding Renewable Energy Facilities
• Approved property tax abatement for Tax Year 2022 payable 2023 for Series 2022 General Obligation Bond (20-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Prairie Engineers for a Hydrographic/Bathymetric Project (20-0)
• Appointed Christopher Clark to the Board of Examiners and Appeals and reappointed 8 other members to various boards

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for local Historic Landmark Status for the Bourbonnais Grove First Log Schoolhouse at 704 Stratford Drive E, Bourbonnais. The application was filed by Dr. James Paul of the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society, with the Village of Bourbonnais as property owner.

• Public hearing on local Historic Landmark Status for Bourbonnais Grove First Log Schoolhouse at 704 Stratford Drive E, Bourbonnais (parcel 17-09-19-101-034)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, updates on local landmarks, and reports on intergovernmental agreements and annual reports. The agenda includes items on grants, old business regarding Cobb Blvd./Aqua Illinois and Bourbonnais Township Park District/Perry Farm, and new business. No major decisions or public hearings are listed beyond the regular items.

• Review of Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse and B. Harley Bradley House landmarks
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2022 Annual Reports
• Old business: Cobb Blvd./Aqua Illinois and Bourbonnais Township Park District/Perry Farm
• Grants discussion

Finance Committee

The committee will review financial reports, cash flow updates, and monthly claims. The meeting includes discussions on several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests and the potential repeal of certain ARPA resolutions.

• Review of ARPA funding requests for various local organizations
• Discussion of ARPA lost revenue for Kankakee County Animal Control Building
• Proposed intergovernmental agreement between Sheriff’s Department and DCFS
• Discussion regarding corrections vans for the Kankakee County Sheriff Department
• Amending Resolution# 2023-03-14-64 regarding FY22 Budget Amendment

The committee approved several ARPA funding requests for local organizations and a significant lost revenue request for the Kankakee County Animal Control Building. Other actions included approving monthly claims, a property tax abatement, and an agreement between the Sheriff's Department and DCFS.

• Approved up to $1,500,000 for Kankakee County Animal Control Building (12-0)
• Approved ARPA funding: Fire Chiefs Association ($20,000), Catholic Charities ($10,000), Johnny's Pizza ($5,000), Options Center for Individual Living ($10,000), Bishop McNamara Softball ($10,000), and Driven by Ambition ($10,000) (12-0)
• Approved Tax Year 2022 Property Tax Abatement (12-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement between Sheriff's Department and DCFS (12-0)
• Approved purchase of correction vans for Sheriff's Department (12-0)
• Approved monthly claims (12-0)
• Approved FY22 Budget Amendment to correct a scriveners error (12-0)
• Approved return of internal allocations and repeal of three ARPA resolutions (12-0)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the appointment of Christopher Clark and the reappointment of three members to county boards and districts. It also accepted reports from the Regional Superintendent of Schools and the Veterans Assistance Commission. The 2022 ARPA Report was moved to the full county board meeting on April 11.

• Approved February 28, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Quarterly Report of the Iroquois Kankakee Regional Superintendent of Schools (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission Monthly Report (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Clark to Kankakee County Board of Examiners and Appeals (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Mike Ruble to Kankakee River Conservancy District (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Douglas Gray to Farmland Assessment Review Committee (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Rende O. Langlois to Kankakee Valley Airport Authority (voice vote)

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will review highway project bids and lettings, consider purchasing a new SUV for the Highway Department, and discuss updates and agreements related to the Aroma Park boat launch dredging project. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Highway bids for county and municipal projects (e.g., Bourbonnais, Essex, Manteno, Norton, Rockville, Salina)
• Purchase of a new SUV for the Highway Department
• Amendment of Resolution 2022-08-09-145 for Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Design
• Intergovernmental agreement with Kankakee Valley Park District
• Aroma Park sediment progress update

The Highways & Waterways Committee approved a funding amendment for the Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Design and authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Kankakee Valley Park District. The committee also approved County Engineer pay estimates and the selection of lowest responsible bidders for several highway projects.

• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (8-0)
• Approved combining and awarding lowest responsible bidders for 11 highway projects after review (8-0)
• Approved purchase of a new SUV for the Highway Department
• Approved amendment to Res#2022-08-09-145 for Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Design not to exceed $124,500 (8-0)
• Approved authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with Kankakee Valley Park District (voice vote)
• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on two property tax exemption applications, one from Adventure Church and one from Crestview Apartments. The board will also consider certificates of error and handle any new or old business. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Hearing on Adventure Church Exemption Application PTAX-300-R
• Hearing on Crestview Apartments Exemption Application PTAX-300
• Certificates of Error
• Public Comment

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including solar facility decommissioning plans, a rezoning request, and a text amendment to renewable energy regulations. The agenda also includes building and planning reports, appointments, and intergovernmental agreements. This is a regular working meeting with multiple administrative and policy items.

• Decommissioning plans for Saint Solar I, Saint Solar II, and Gar Solar, LLC
• ZBA Case#23-03: Rezoning request by Chebanse Ag, Inc./Schafer Farms in Otto Township (A1 to C2 and C2 to A1)
• ZBA Case#23-02: Text amendment to County Code sections on Renewable Energy Facilities
• Re-appointments to the Board of Examiners & Appeals (5 members)
• FY24 IDOT 3C Agreement and DCEO Line-Item Appropriations Intergovernmental Agreements

The committee approved a vendor for hydrographic/bathymetric work and a rezoning request in Otto Township. It also approved decommissioning plans for three solar entities and several board reappointments. A resolution supporting agriculture in Kankakee County was passed.

• Approved hydrographic/bathymetric vendor not to exceed $189,000 plus Singleton Ditch cost (10-0)
• Approved rezoning from A1 to C2 and C2 to A1 in Otto Township (ZBA Case#23-03)
• Approved text amendments to County Code regarding Renewable Energy Facilities (ZBA Case#23-02)
• Approved decommissioning plans for Saint Solar I, LLC, Saint Solar II, LLC, and Gar Solar, LLC
• Approved reappointments of Gregory Outsen, David Tyson, Jeff Jarvis, William Warburton, and Bob BeDell to Board of Examiners & Appeals
• Approved Resolution Supporting Agriculture in Kankakee County
• Approved proposed language changes for Chapter 105: Buildings & Building Regulations
• Approved FY24 IDOT 3C Agreement

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, as well as an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The committee will also open bids for courthouse furniture. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Monthly reports from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson, Assessor Erich Blair, Recorder Lori Gadbois, and Animal Control Kari Laird
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee update by Tinker Parker
• Courthouse furniture bid opening by Wes Andrews

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will meet to review facility, financial, and building reports from Wes Andrews. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and the approval of minutes from February 16, 2023.

• Facility Dude Report
• Financial Report
• Building Report

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 approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023
• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk's Office (Sandi Cianci)
• Grand Jury report from State's Attorney's Office (Jim Rowe)
• Sheriff/EMA report including correction vans and animal control update
• Coroner's Office report on monthly receipts of money

County Board

The County Board will review various appointments, infrastructure agreements, and budget amendments. Discussions include solar farm decommissioning bonds, road use agreements for energy stations, and multiple expenditures using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Illini Solar, LLC, decommissoning plan and bond of $279,348.00
• Road Use Agreement with Nextamp Solar on CH22 in St Anne and Aroma Township
• Road Use Agreement with GRNE for energy station on CH30 in Rockville Township
• Engineering agreement for bridge replacement on CH41 in Essex Township
• Circuit Clerk Digitization of Files amendment to not exceed $477,345

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve ARPA funding requests for various local entities, including Hedgeapple Arts, Manteno & Bourbonnais Drainage District, Momence Park District, and amendments for Limestone Library and Fire Protection District. They will also review ARPA Lost Revenue requests for Sheriff's Department projects and courts technology, as well as social service grants. Additionally, the committee will consider FY22 budget amendments, monthly financial reports, and surplus declarations for the Sheriff's Department.

• ARPA funding for Hedgeapple Arts, Manteno & Bourbonnais Drainage District, and Momence Park District
• Amending Resolution# 2022-11-09-227 for Limestone Library to $15,432.03
• Amending Resolution# 2023-01-10-20 for Limestone Fire Protection District to $17,211.96
• ARPA Lost Revenue: Sheriff's Department cooling system replacement and courthouse camera upgrade
• FY22 General Fund and Special Fund Budget Amendments

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review is meeting to handle property tax matters, including state exemption applications and certificates of error. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific cases or dollar amounts listed.

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

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and select a vendor for a hydrographic/bathymetric project. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment, a next-meeting date to be determined, and adjournment.

• Vendor selection for hydrographic/bathymetric project
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2022
• Public comment period

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear monthly updates from county departments, and vote on appointments and reappointments to various local boards and districts. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Appointment of Susan M. Mosier to the Pilot Township Fire Protection District
• Appointment of seven members to the Pilot Township Cemetery Association
• Reappointment of three members to the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority
• Openings on the McGillivray Special Drainage District, Farmland Assessment Review Committee, Kankakee Valley Airport Authority, and Kankakee County Ethics Commission

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee will consider several resolutions, including road use agreements with NexAmp Solar and GRNE for solar energy generation stations, and an engineering agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates for bridge replacement design on County Highway 41. They will also review highway bids and lettings for various townships, approve minutes, and receive updates on the Aroma Park sediment project.

• Resolution for road use agreement with NexAmp Solar for a solar station on CH 22 in St. Anne and Aroma Township
• Resolution for road use agreement with GRNE for a solar station on CH 30 in Rockville Township
• Resolution for engineering agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates and MFT fund appropriation for bridge replacement design on CH 41 in Essex Township
• Highway bids and lettings for multiple townships (e.g., Aroma, Essex, Kankakee, Manteno, Momence, Pembroke, St. Anne)
• Aroma Park sediment project update

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, along with an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of routine reports and approval of previous minutes, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, hear a public comment period, and receive reports from Buildings Manager Wes Andrews, including a Facility Dude report, financial update, building status, and a floor scrubber replacement item. No other business is listed.

• Floor scrubber replacement discussed

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 approval of minutes, public comment, and new/old business. Notable items include a courthouse camera upgrade and a Tyler server upgrade funded by ARPA.

• Courthouse camera upgrade (ARPA-funded)
• Tyler server upgrade (ARPA-funded)
• Animal control update from Sheriff's Department
• Grand jury statistics report from State's Attorney's Office
• Monthly receipts of money from Coroner's Office

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider several items including special use permits for two solar farms (Jeffery Road Solar 1 and 2000 North Solar 1), reappointments to drainage and emergency boards, and authorizing expenditures from American Rescue Plan funds to local fire and park districts. The board will also vote on financing new patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Department and hear monthly reports from county departments.

• Special use permits for two solar farms in Limestone and Bourbonnais townships
• Bond of $196,682 for Manteno Solar 1 decommissioning plan
• ARPA fund expenditures to Grant Park Fire Protection District, Momence Park District, and Kankakee River Conservancy District
• Financing of county patrol vehicles by Sheriff's Department
• Reappointments to Momence and Yellowhead Drainage District and Emergency Telephone System Board

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss landmark designations, including Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse and the B. Harley Bradley House prequalification, and to consider intergovernmental agreements with Bourbonnais and Grant Park. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, annual reports, and other routine business.

• Landmark review: Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse
• Landmark review: B. Harley Bradley House prequalification
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Bourbonnais
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant Park
• 2021 Annual Reports and Village of St. Anne report

County Transportation Committee

The County Transportation Committee will discuss the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) program, receive an HSTP coordinator update, and hear reports on agency transportation needs, accessibility issues, and program status from providers like SHOW BUS and METRO. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program discussion
• HSTP Coordinator Update
• Accessibility issues from METRO and other Region 6 counties via SHOW BUS
• Comments from social service providers (Thresholds, Cornerstone Services, Options CIL, Good Shepherd Manor) and medical providers (Health Department)
• Program status updates from SHOW BUS (rural) and METRO (urban)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider multiple ARPA funding requests, including from the Grant Park Fire Protection District, Momence Park District, and Kankakee River Conservancy District, as well as a follow-up on M&J Catering. They will also review ARPA Lost Revenue requests for the Recorder’s Office imaging and a Courthouse X-ray machine. The agenda includes approval of December 2022 minutes, financial reports, cash flow updates, and a monthly claims report. Additionally, the committee will discuss a patrol vehicle purchase under old/new business.

• ARPA funding requests: Grant Park Fire Protection District, Momence Park District, Kankakee River Conservancy District, M&J Catering follow-up
• ARPA Lost Revenue requests: Kankakee County Recorder’s Office – Imaging, Kankakee County Courthouse – X-Ray Machine
• Treasurer’s Report and Collector’s Report for December 2022
• Monthly Resolutions for February 2023
• Patrol Vehicle Purchase discussion

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, receiving monthly updates from county departments, and acting on appointments and resignations to various local boards and districts. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Resignation of Dennis Schwark from the Pilot Township Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Elwood Line to the Momence and Yellowhead Drainage District #1
• Reappointment of Scott O'Brien to the Emergency Telephone System Board (911)
• Appointment of Jessica Andrade to the I-KAN Joint Education Committee
• Openings on the McGillivray Special Drainage District and Pilot Township Fire Protection District

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from December 22, 2022, and receiving an update on the Aroma Park Sediment Project. No bids, lettings, or resolutions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 22, 2022
• County Engineer's pay estimates
• Aroma Park Sediment Project update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review two special use permit requests for solar farms in agricultural districts, discuss a decommissioning plan for a solar project, and consider other zoning matters. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• ZBA Case#22-19: Special Use Permit for solar farm in Limestone Township, applicant Solar 1, LLC (New Leaf Energy)
• ZBA Case#22-20: Special Use Permit for solar farm in Bourbonnais Township, applicant Solar 1, LLC (New Leaf Energy)
• Decommissioning Plan for Manteno Solar 1, LLC
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• HB4412 Discussion

Community Services Committee

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee is meeting to open sealed ARPA Social Services Grant Applications, a key action item. The committee will also hear monthly reports from the County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, and Animal Control, plus an update from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.

• Opening sealed ARPA Social Services Grant Applications
• 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

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will meet to review facility, financial, and building reports from Wes Andrews. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the December 15, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of December 15, 2022, minutes
• Facility, financial, and building reports

Criminal Justice Committee

The 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 is primarily routine updates and statistics, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022
• Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney's Office
• Sheriff's Department end-of-year stats, FOIA information, medical billing savings, animal control update
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money

County Board

The board will vote on a resolution opposing Illinois HB5855 (Protect Illinois Communities Act) and similar bills that restrict Second Amendment rights. It will also consider ARPA fund allocations, including $2 million for social services, and several reappointments to planning and economic boards. Other items include a proclamation for cheerleaders and service recognitions.

• Resolution opposing Illinois HB5855 Protect Illinois Communities Act and any similar gun-restriction bills
• Authorizing $2.0 million in ARPA funds for social services programming
• ARPA funding for Village of Sun River Terrace, Limestone Fire Protection District, and Sheriff's Department vehicles
• Reappointments to Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission and Economic Alliance Executive Board
• Resolution for resurfacing County Highway 18 and bridge replacement on County Highway 17

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the potential removal of landmark status for the Daniel Paddock House and review the Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse. They will also hear reports on intergovernmental agreements with Bourbonnais and Grant Park, and review 2021 annual reports. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Daniel Paddock House – Request for Removal – Discussion
• Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Bourbonnais – Ms. Sadler
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant Park – Ms. Johnson
• 2021 Annual Reports