Kankakee County public meetings in 2024

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold its final meeting of 2024, discussing a settlement in a pending Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) case involving IKO Midwest Inc. The board will also review the 2024 final equalization reports, consider state exemption applications, and formally adjourn the 2024 session before opening the 2025 session.

• Settlement discussion of pending PTAB file – IKO Midwest Inc – Docket# 23-00274 – Presentation of Stipulations
• Review of 2024 Final Equalization Reports
• Adjournment of 2024 Board of Review Session and opening of 2025 Board of Review Session
• State Exemption Applications

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission will hold a plenary session to continue discussion on the Long Range Transportation Plan. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from October and public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

• Continue discussion on Long Range Transportation Plan

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially amend an ARPA resolution to $480,600. The committee will also receive the County Treasurer's and Collector's reports for October 2024, as well as other financial reports and claims. A presentation will recognize the Finance Department's 9th consecutive GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

• Amend Resolution 2023-09-12-206 to $480,600 under ARPA
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024 and November 22, 2024
• County Treasurer’s and Collector’s reports for October 2024
• Presentation of GFOA Certificate of Achievement for 9th year
• Monthly claims from Auditor and Finance Department claims recommendations

The Kankakee County Finance Committee approved the October and November meeting minutes, monthly claims, the County Treasurer's and Collector's reports for October, and monthly resolutions for December, all by unanimous roll call votes of 11-0. The committee also approved an amendment to ARPA Resolution 2023-09-12-206, increasing the amount to $480,600 for additional work at the downtown old jail. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved combined minutes of October 23 and November 22, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved monthly claims (11-0)
• Approved County Treasurer's and Collector's reports for October 2024 and December resolutions (11-0)
• Approved claims recommended for approval (11-0)
• Amended ARPA Resolution 2023-09-12-206 to $480,600 for downtown old jail work (11-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on reappointments of Chad Miller and Rosemary Foster and appointments of Ryan Marion and Chairman Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand to the Economic Alliance Board, and accept the resignation of Dr. Syreeta C. Jones from the Kankakee County Board of Health. Several monthly departmental reports are also scheduled for discussion.

• Reappointment of Chad Miller to the Economic Alliance Board
• Reappointment of Rosemary Foster to the Economic Alliance Board
• Appointment of Ryan Marion to the Economic Alliance Board
• Appointment of Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand to the Economic Alliance Board
• Resignation of Dr. Syreeta C. Jones from the Kankakee County Board of Health

The Executive Committee approved several appointments and reappointments to the Economic Alliance Board, including Chad Miller, Rosemary Foster, Ryan Marion, and Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand, and accepted the resignation of Dr. Syreeta C. Jones from the Board of Health. The committee also approved monthly reports from the Veterans Assistance Commission, County Assessor, County Clerk, and Recorder. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational with updates from department heads.

• Approved combined minutes of October 22 and November 22, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved County Assessor's monthly report and filed it (voice vote)
• Approved County Clerk's monthly report and filed it (voice vote)
• Approved Recorder's monthly report and filed it (voice vote)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to Economic Alliance Board and resignation from Board of Health (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold hearings on dozens of 2024 property tax assessment appeals, all filed as over-assessed. The agenda includes public comment, state exemption applications, and a scheduled list of appeals for commercial and residential properties. No decisions are listed—only hearings are scheduled.

• Kroger Limited Partnership appeal (parcel 17-09-17-301-018) with multiple school district intervenors
• KO Midwest Inc. appeals for two parcels (16-17-18-200-006 and -007) over-assessed
• DSI Manteno Owner LLC appeal (parcel 03-02-26-201-192) over-assessed
• Bradley Apartment Partnership appeals for five parcels (classes 0050/0060) involving Illinois Housing Dev Authority
• Buckeye Terminals LLC appeals for two parcels (07-08-35-302-001 and -002)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will discuss a building report and the Stormwater/MS4 Program. The body will consider a variance request for driveway spacing and an appointment to the Regional Planning Commission.

• ZBA Case#24-09: Variance request for driveway spacing and intervals in Section 06 of Pembroke Township by Rosa Maria Marquez
• Appointment of Ryan Marion to the Regional Planning Commission
• Stormwater/MS4 Program discussion
• November 2024 Building Report

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved a variance for driveway spacing on a parcel in Pembroke Township, recommended 6-0 by the ZBA. They also approved the November building report, appointed Ryan Marion to the Regional Planning Commission, and heard a presentation on the zoning process. No public comments were made.

• Approved ZBA Case#24-09 driveway spacing variance for Rosa Maria Marquez (voice vote)
• Approved November 2024 building report with 98 permits issued (voice vote)
• Appointed Ryan Marion to the Regional Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (voice vote)

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee will vote on a resolution to authorize the Board Chairman to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois. The committee will also discuss a proposal to purchase a new boom mower with attachments from Atmax Equipment Co. for $293,178.78. Updates will be given on the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project and the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee.

• Resolution to designate Board Chairman as authority to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois
• Proposal to purchase boom mower with 50" mower deck, counterweights, buffalo blower, and grapple attachments from Atmax Equipment Co. for $293,178.78
• Aroma Park Sediment Management Project update
• Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee update
• County Engineer pay estimates and building financial report

The committee approved a resolution authorizing the County Board chairman to enter into salt purchase contracts with the State of Illinois, a county engineer pay estimate, and a proposal to purchase a new boom mower with attachments from Atmax Equipment Co. for $293,178.78. All three items passed unanimously with 13-0 roll call votes. The committee also approved the combined minutes from previous meetings and received updates on the Aroma Park sediment management project and the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee.

• Approved resolution authorizing Board Chairman to sign salt contracts with State of Illinois (13-0)
• Approved county engineer pay estimate (13-0)
• Approved purchase of boom mower with attachments from Atmax Equipment Co. for $293,178.78 (13-0)
• Approved combined minutes of November 21 and November 14 meetings (voice vote)
• Approved Buildings and Grounds reports (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will receive monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner’s offices. Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington will provide a monthly update and a declaration of surplus.

• Declaration of surplus by Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics Report from State’s Attorney Jim Rowe
• Monthly receipts of money from Coroner Bob Gessner

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the November minutes, declared office equipment surplus, and approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner. No substantive policy decisions were made; all votes were voice votes with no recorded opposition.

• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Declared office equipment surplus (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury and statistics reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control and Coroner's monthly reports (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review meets to consider state exemption applications and hold hearings on 2024 property tax appeals. The agenda includes a lengthy schedule of dockets covering over-assessment complaints and stipulations, with multiple cases involving Limestone Townhomes LLC. The meeting also allows for public comment.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• 2024 property tax appeal hearings for over-assessment and stipulation cases
• Multiple stipulation dockets (2024-000139 through 2024-000152) for Limestone Townhomes LLC across several school districts and municipalities
• Individual over-assessment appeals including parcels owned by Manuel Celis, Sue Francoeur, Armando Magana, and others

County Board

The County Board will review the Tax Year 2024 Levy Request and a collective bargaining agreement for the FOP Patrol & Command Unit. The meeting includes decisions on zoning requests in Essex and Sumner Townships and decommissioning plans for two solar projects.

• Tax Year 2024 Levy Request
• Rezoning request for a parcel in Section 15 of Essex Township (ZBA Case#24-04)
• Variance request for a parcel in Section 02 of Sumner Township (ZBA Case#24-11)
• Decommissioning plans for Lincoln KA32 Solar, LLC and Lincoln KA04 Solar, LLC
• HVAC Engineering Contract with ELARA

The Kankakee County Board approved the 2024 tax levy request, an HVAC engineering contract with ELARA, squad cars from Country Chevrolet, a boat for Aroma Park Fire Protection District, and a collective bargaining agreement for FOP units. Several zoning and subdivision requests were also approved, along with appointments and surplus declarations. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the squad car resolution.

• Approved Tax Year 2024 Levy Request (26-0)
• Approved HVAC Engineering Contract with ELARA (26-0)
• Approved Squad Cars – Country Chevrolet (25-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Aroma Park Fire Protection District Boat (26-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for FOP Patrol and Command Unit (26-0)
• Approved Rezoning in Essex Township (voice vote)
• Approved Variance in Sumner Township (voice vote)
• Approved E-Waste Electronic Recycling (26-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and authorize the signing of a collective bargaining agreement. The agreement covers the FOP Patrol & Command Unit for the period of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2028.

• Collective bargaining agreement for FOP Patrol & Command Unit (2024-2028)

The Finance Committee voted unanimously (10-0) to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the FOP Patrol & Command Unit covering December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2028. The committee also entered executive session for collective bargaining discussions before the vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Ratified FOP Patrol & Command collective bargaining agreement for Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2028 (10-0)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests in Pembroke Township. A continued case (ZBA#24-10) seeks a variance for lot width, proposed by Lynn III LLC St. Anne Series. A new case (ZBA#24-09) seeks variances for driveway spacing and intervals, proposed by Rosa Maria Marquez.

• Continued case ZBA#24-10: Variance for lot width (Section 11, Pembroke Township, petitioner Lynn III LLC St. Anne Series)
• New case ZBA#24-09: Variance for driveway spacing and intervals (Section 06, Pembroke Township, petitioner Rosa Maria Marquez)

Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

The Waterways Advisory Subcommittee will meet to discuss a 40-year work plan, a mission statement project, and a priorities list. The body will also review minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.

• 40-Year Work Plan discussion
• Mission Statement Project discussion
• Priorities List discussion
• Approval of October 3, 2024 minutes

The Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee approved the minutes from October 3, 2024, and unanimously recommended Frank Koehler to fill the open at-large appointee position. They discussed the 40-year workplan, equipment updates, and the Aroma dredging project, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Frank Koehler for at-large appointee position (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will conduct hearings on over 50 appeals from property owners challenging their 2024 property assessments. The agenda also includes public comment and consideration of state exemption applications. The board may also take up new and old business before adjourning.

• Hearings on over 50 property assessment appeals for 2024.
• Sandstone Hills LLC challenges assessments on 30 parcels.
• Strickland Farm Inc. appeals over-assessment of parcel 10-19-34-100-001.
• Mary L Gipson appeals assessments on multiple parcels.
• Board will also consider state exemption applications.

County Board

The County Board is holding a special meeting to seat newly elected and re-elected members. The body will administer oaths and bonds and elect a temporary chairman, permanent chairman, and vice-chairman.

• Seating of current and new Board members
• Swearing in of newly elected and re-elected members
• Election of temporary chairman
• Election of permanent chairman
• Election of vice-chairman

Board of Review

This is a procedural meeting of the Kankakee County Board of Review. The agenda includes public comment, review of state exemption applications, and hearings on 2024 property tax appeals. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications to be reviewed
• 2024 property tax appeals hearings (see attached list)
• New business and old business items

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review financial reports, cash flow, and the Tax Year 2024 Levy Request. The body will also discuss HVAC financing options and specific project expenditures.

• Tax Year 2024 Levy Request
• HVAC Engineering Contract with ELARA
• Squad cars order from Country Chevrolet
• Additional emergency work for the Downtown Jail Project
• Aroma Park Fire Protection District Boat

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several appointments and resignations to various boards and drainage districts, including Alex Ford to Union Drainage District No.2 and David Skelly to the Kankakee Waterways Advisory Committee. The committee will also discuss compliance with the Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act for the Bourbonnais Township Park District and Joliet Junior College, and conduct a lottery for ballot placement for the 2025 Consolidated Election. Informational updates are scheduled from the Health Department, Information Services, and the County Administrator.

• Appointment of Alex Ford to Union Drainage District No.2 Ganeer and Momence
• Appointment of David Skelly to Kankakee Waterways Advisory Committee (Member at Large)
• Resignation of Colton Ekhoff from the Regional Planning Commission
• Compliance report on Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act (Bourbonnais Township Park District, Joliet Junior College)
• Lottery for ballot placement for the 2025 Consolidated Election

Highways & Waterways Committee

The committee will meet to review biddings, lettings, and the County Engineer’s pay estimates. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from October 17, 2024.

• Biddings & Lettings
• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates
• Resolutions

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will consider a rezoning request in Essex Township, a variance in Sumner Township, and decommissioning plans for two solar facilities. Also on the agenda are a minor subdivision plat, a natural gas conversion grant for Hopkins Park, and contracts for e-waste recycling and the Kankakee County Economic Alliance.

• Rezoning request (ZBA Case#24-04) from A1-Agricultural and RE-Rural Estate to RE-Rural Estate in Essex Township by Frederick Byrum as trustee
• Variance request (ZBA Case#24-11) for accessory structure location in Sumner Township by Josephine Boicken
• Decommissioning plans for Lincoln KA32 Solar, LLC and Lincoln KA04 Solar, LLC
• Hopkins Park Natural Gas Conversion Grant
• Lardi Minor Subdivision Preliminary/Final Plat

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will meet to hear public comment, consider state exemption applications, and conduct hearings on 2024 property tax appeals (see attached list). The board will also discuss new and old business before adjourning.

• Public comment
• State exemption applications
• 2024 appeals hearings (list attached)
• New business
• Old business

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review meets to conduct hearings on 2024 property tax appeals and consider state exemption applications. The agenda includes public comment and discussion of new and old business. Specific case details are referenced on attached lists not provided in this agenda.

• Public Comment period
• State Exemption Applications
• 2024 Appeals – Hearings (details on attached list)
• New Business
• Old Business

Building & Grounds Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings. The committee will hear reports on facilities, finances, and buildings, and will introduce a new maintenance director.

• Introduction of new Maintenance Director
• Facility Dude Report
• Building and Financial Reports
• Approval of October 10, 2024 minutes

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear monthly reports from the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. The agenda includes declarations of surplus from the Sheriff and Animal Control departments. No votes on new ordinances or budget items are scheduled.

• Monthly update from Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington
• Grand Jury Report from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Declaration of Surplus by Sheriff Mike Downey
• Declaration of Surplus by Animal Control Kari Laird
• Monthly receipts of money from Coroner Bob Gessner

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider the combined annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, along with several expenditures from the American Rescue Plan fund. The board also will vote on reappointments to drainage districts, a contract for reconstruction of County Highway 9, and a bid for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project. Routine reports and a vacancy declaration in District #26 are on the agenda.

• Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Kankakee County 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
• Authorizing expenditure from ARPA fund to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Gold Star Boxing, and Garden of Prayer
• Authorizing professional services agreement with Hutchinson Engineering for reconstruction of County Highway 9 between US 45/52 and Interstate 57
• Awarding bid to JS McCullough for Aroma Park Sediment Management Project
• Declaring a vacancy in District #26 of the Kankakee County Board

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will consider state property tax exemption applications, finalize certificates of error, and conduct first reviews of 2024 assessment appeals. Public comment will be taken at the start. The meeting also includes new and old business items.

• Public comment period
• State property tax exemption applications
• Certificates of Error – final approval list
• First reviews of 2024 assessment appeals

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the landmark status of two specific houses and a grant survey update. The body will also review an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne.

• Landmark review: B. Harley Bradley House
• Landmark review: Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant survey update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four new cases, including a rezoning from Agricultural and Rural Estate to Rural Estate in Essex Township and three variance requests in Pembroke and Sumner Townships. The board will take public comment and decide on each application.

• ZBA Case#24-04: Fredrick Byrum requests rezoning of parcel in Essex Township from A1-Agricultural and RE-Rural Estate to RE-Rural Estate
• ZBA Case#24-09: Rosa Maria Marquez seeks variance from driveway spacing and interval requirements in Pembroke Township
• ZBA Case#24-10: Lynn III LLC requests variance from minimum lot width requirement in Pembroke Township
• ZBA Case#24-11: Josephine Boicken requests variance for accessory structure location in Sumner Township

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to review state exemption applications and certificates of error. The body will also conduct first reviews for 2024 appeals.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• 2024 Appeals – First Reviews

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee County Transportation Committee meets to discuss the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program, receive updates from the HSTP Coordinator, and review agency transportation needs and interagency coordination. The agenda includes public comment and status reports from regional transit providers SHOW BUS and METRO. No votes or funding decisions are listed; items are primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program discussion
• HSTP Coordinator update
• Agency transportation needs and accessibility issues, including METRO and SHOW BUS updates
• Comments from social service, medical, and government agencies on disability/aging/transportation issues
• Program status updates from SHOW BUS (rural) and METRO (urban)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will consider authorizing a liability/insurance package renewal, ARPA social services funding totaling $75,000 to three organizations, and a collective bargaining agreement with the FOP Patrol & Command Unit for 2024–2028. The committee will also receive updates on the draft FY25 budget, cash flow, monthly claims, and treasurer/collector reports. An executive session is scheduled for collective negotiation matters.

• Authorizing signing of liability/inland marine/WC/cyber insurance package renewal
• ARPA Social Services funding: Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation ($15,000), Gold Star Boxing ($15,000), Garden of Prayer Youth Center ($45,000)
• Authorizing signing of collective bargaining agreement with FOP Patrol & Command Unit (Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2028)
• Draft FY25 budget review and discussion
• Monthly claims and cash flow update

County Board

The Kankakee County Board is holding a special meeting to address the removal of the County Board Chairman. The agenda also includes an executive session and public comment.

• Motion for removal of County Board Chairman
• Executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold a meeting with public comment, state exemption applications, certificates of error, and first reviews of 2024 appeals. No specific items are detailed in the agenda; it is a procedural session.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hear monthly updates from county departments and consider reappointments to several drainage districts and a fire protection district. The main new business is compliance with the Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act for the Limestone Township Fire Protection District. The committee will also list openings on various boards and approve minutes from September 24, 2024.

• Reappointment of Neil Trudeau to Union Drainage District #2, Paul Kroll to Pilot Township Fire Protection District, Troy Coffman to Joe Benes Drainage District, Bruce Schaafsma to Spring Creek Drainage District, and Naomi Endres to Grinnell Special Drainage District
• Compliance with Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act for Limestone Township Fire Protection District
• Monthly updates from Information Services, Health Department, Schools, and County Administrator
• Listing of openings on Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Kankakee County Public Building Commission, and several drainage districts

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Highways & Waterways Committee will vote on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Hutchison Engineering Inc. for Phase III construction engineering on the reconstruction of County Highway 9 between US 45/52 and Interstate 57. The committee will also receive updates on the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project and the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee. Approval of minutes from September 19 and October 8, 2024, is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve Professional Services Agreement with Hutchison Engineering Inc. for Phase III construction engineering on County Highway 9 reconstruction between US 45/52 and I-57 (Section 08-11286-00-FP)
• County Engineer Pay Estimates
• Aroma Park Sediment Management Project update
• Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee update

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission is meeting to continue a discussion and plenary session regarding the Long Range Transportation Plan. The body will also review minutes from the August 15, 2024, meeting.

• Long Range Transportation Plan discussion and plenary session

Board of Review

The Board of Review will hear public comment and consider state exemption applications, certificates of error, new property requests, and 2024 appeals first reviews. The agenda lists no specific properties or dollar amounts, indicating a routine procedural meeting.

• Public comment period
• State exemption applications
• Certificates of error
• New property requests
• 2024 appeals first reviews

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will meet to discuss updates on several mapping and infrastructure projects. The body will also review tentative meeting dates for 2025.

• Hydrographic/Bathymetric Project update
• 2025 Orthophotography Project update
• GIS Server Upgrades update
• Sidewalk Planimetric Update

Building & Grounds Committee

The Building & Grounds Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive presentations, and discuss building operations. Key reports include the Facility Dude report, financial update, and an ELARA Engineering HVAC study. No specific votes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024
• ELARA Engineering HVAC Study presentation
• Facility Dude Report and Building Report from Buildings Director Wes Andrews
• Financial Report update

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2024. Agenda items include approval of September minutes, discussion on filling an open committee position, meeting the needs of the KCAC, a tentative animal welfare seminar with State's Attorney Jim Rowe, fundraising ideas, cooperative initiatives for the county shelter community, and overall focus and direction for the AWAC. The meeting is procedural with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Filling open committee position
• Tentative animal welfare seminar with State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Fundraising and support ideas for KCAC
• Cooperative initiatives for County's Shelter Community
• Discussion on focus and direction for the AWAC

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear monthly reports from the chief judge, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, animal control, and coroner. A Tyler Technologies update is on the new business agenda. The meeting is mostly routine procedural updates.

• Monthly reports from Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money and declaring equipment as surplus
• Tyler Technologies update under new business

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to consider one substantive item: a bid opening for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Bid opening for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project

County Board

The County Board will consider consent agenda items including reappointments to various advisory committees and drainage districts, two ZBA cases (a special use permit and a rezoning), and a declaration of surplus equipment. Finance items include an amendment to the capitalization policy, hiring an auditing firm, authorizing expenditures of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Detention Center and I-KAN Roof projects, and agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield for insurance. The board will also award a bid for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project and hear updates on compliance with the Local Government Efficiency Act for several local districts.

• Authorizing $ARPA fund expenditures for the Kankakee County Detention Center Project (Item 153)
• Authorizing $ARPA fund expenditures for the I-KAN Roof Project (Item 154)
• Awarding bid for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project (Item 159)
• ZBA Case 24-07: Special Use Permit in Limestone Township (Item 145)
• ZBA Case 24-08: Rezoning from A1 to A2 in Otto Township (Item 146)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting to elect officers for the upcoming term and approve minutes from September. They will discuss two landmark properties: the B. Harley Bradley House and the Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House, and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness. Reports include an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of St. Anne and an update on the 2023 CLG Grant survey.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Review of landmarks: B. Harley Bradley House and Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House
• Certificate of Appropriateness (item not specified further)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant survey update

Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

The Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee will discuss the 40-Year Workplan Overview and the Priorities List, including topics such as invasive species, impediments, bank stabilization, and safety. Members will also elect a temporary and permanent chairman and vice-chairman, receive OMA training, and discuss the Aroma Park Sediment Management and State Line Bridge items. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Election of temporary and permanent chairman and vice-chairman
• 40-Year Workplan Overview discussion
• Priorities List discussion covering invasive species, impediments, bank stabilization, safety, and local prioritization
• Aroma Park Sediment Management discussion
• State Line Bridge update

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to discuss property tax matters. The agenda includes reviews of 2024 appeals and various property requests.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• New Property Requests
• 2024 Appeals – First Reviews

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will discuss financial reports, cash flow, monthly claims, and the FY25 budget update. Key items include amending Resolution #2024-09-10-130 to add ARPA Fund 098 as the funding source for the County Detention Center Project and the I-KAN Roof Project. The committee will also consider renewals of county medical and vision insurance, and mileage reimbursement for Animal Welfare Advisory Committee members.

• Amendment to Resolution #2024-09-10-130 to add ARPA Fund 098 for County Detention Center Project
• ARPA Fund 098 – I-KAN Roof Project
• Monthly Claims and FY25 Budget Update
• Renewal of Kankakee County Medical Insurance and Vision Insurance
• Mileage for Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Members

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will conduct administrative reappointments to multiple drainage districts and advisory committees, hear monthly updates from Information Services, Health Department, and the County Administrator, and consider new business including compliance with the Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act for Kankakee Community College and mileage reimbursement for Animal Welfare Advisory Committee members.

• Reappointment of Diane Fedrow as Veterinarian to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Leslie Burton to the Kankakee River Conservancy District
• Reappointment of Francis Smith to Manteno Drainage District No. 3 and Michael Barry to same district
• New Business: Compliance with Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act - Kankakee Community College
• New Business: Mileage reimbursement for Animal Welfare Advisory Committee members

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss proposed purchases of highway equipment, including two Mack dump trucks, a roller, a skid steer, and two work pickups, as well as a declaration of surplus equipment. They will also hear an update on the Aroma Park sediment management project and consider a bridge letting for Ganeer Township. No resolutions are presented for voting.

• Proposed purchase of two (2) 2025 Mack Tandem Axle Dump Trucks
• Proposed purchase of 2024 Bomag BW120SL-5 Steel Drum Roller and 2024 John Deere 333P Track Skid Steer
• Proposed purchase of two (2) 2025 HD Work Truck Pickups
• Bridge letting: Ganeer Township Section 22 – 04108-00-BR E6000N over Tower Creek
• Aroma Park Sediment Management Project update and one opening on the Waterway Subcommittee

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will discuss a special use permit and a rezoning request. The body will also review the August 2024 building report and the Stormwater/MS4 Program.

• ZBA Case#24-07: Special Use Permit #13c request in R1-Single Family Residential District, Limestone Township
• ZBA Case#24-08: Rezoning request from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate District, Otto Township
• Stormwater/MS4 Program discussion
• August 2024 Building Report

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider approving July meeting minutes, hear a presentation, and receive updates from the Buildings department. These updates include opening bids for the IKAN roof, the Facility Dude report, financial and building reports, and a discussion of courthouse exterior lighting.

• IKAN Roof Bid Opening
• Courthouse Exterior Lighting update
• Facility Dude report review
• Financial and building reports

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee will receive monthly updates from the Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner offices. The meeting also includes discussion of the Jail Medical Quality Improvement Program, Medical Savings, and an update on a DCFS deputy. Under new business, there will be a Tyler Technologies update.

• Jail Medical Quality Improvement Program update
• Medical Savings discussion
• Update on DCFS Deputy under Sheriff
• Tyler Technologies update by Jason Shane
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney

The Criminal Justice Committee approved moving forward with a state-approved deputy to assist DCFS, and approved monthly reports from the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. The Tyler Technologies software go-live date was confirmed for late September. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to move forward with DCFS deputy (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk's monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State's Attorney's Grand Jury reports (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly reports (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner's monthly reports and receipts (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review meets for a routine session with public comment, state exemption applications, certificates of error, and new/old business. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• State Exemption Applications – unspecified exemption requests to be reviewed
• Certificates of Error – error corrections on property assessments to be handled
• Public Comment period open to residents
• New Business and Old Business items (details not provided in agenda)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider a consent agenda including agreements for solar decommissioning bonds, a fee schedule amendment for the Recorder's Office, and a demolition program for landbank properties. Additionally, there is a ZBA variance case for a side yard setback in Bourbonnais Township. Finance committee items include awarding a roofing bid for the detention center and authorizing ARPA funds for an HVAC study and vehicles.

• Agreements to approve decommissioning plans and bonds for Lincoln KA32 Solar ($191,738.80) and 2000 North Solar1 ($236,804.47) projects
• Amendment to the predictable fee schedule for the County Recorder's Office
• Resolution accepting IHDA Strong Communities Program Round 2 for demolition of two landbank properties
• Resolution authorizing emergency repair of Structure No. 046-3281 in St. Anne Road District with 50% county bridge fund match
• ZBA Case #24-05: Variance to side yard setback in Section 15 of Bourbonnais Township

The Kankakee County Board approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions on holidays, fees, solar decommissioning plans, and ARPA fund expenditures. They also approved a zoning variance, a roofing contract for the detention center, an HVAC engineering study, and mileage reimbursements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with 25-0 vote
• Approved ZBA Case #24-05 variance (unanimous)
• Approved roofing and tuckpointing bid for Detention Center (25-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for ELARA HVAC study (25-0)
• Approved mileage reimbursement for Waterway Advisory Committee (25-0)
• Approved claims reports for July 2024 (26-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Vince Clark (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting to elect officers, approve minutes from August, and discuss several preservation items. They will consider landmarks including the B. Harley Bradley House and Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House, and may address a Certificate of Appropriateness. Reports include an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne and an update on the 2023 Certified Local Government grant survey.

• Election of officers for the Commission
• Discussion of B. Harley Bradley House landmark
• Discussion of Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House landmark
• Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness
• Update on 2023 CLG Grant survey

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two new cases: a special use permit for a property in Limestone Township and a rezoning request in Otto Township. No decisions are made at this hearing; the board will hear testimony and may make a recommendation to the county board.

• ZBA Case#24-07: Special Use Permit #13c in R1-Single Family Residential District, Limestone Township, petitioners Jean Butz Hall & Jason Jarnagin
• ZBA Case#24-08: Rezoning from A1-Agricultural to A2-Agricultural Estate District, Otto Township, petitioners Vernon and Judith Meyer 2022 Trust

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve several ARPA-related resolutions, including an amendment increasing a fund from $3.2 million to $3.4 million and new allocations for vehicle purchases and an HVAC study. The committee will also review monthly financial reports, claims, and a proposed change to the capitalization threshold.

• Amend ARPA Resolution #2023-03-14-72 from $3,200,000 to $3,400,000 for ARPA Fund 098
• New ARPA Resolution: $89,828 to Court Street Ford for 2 vehicles (Fund 098 Lost Revenue)
• New ARPA Resolution: $24,200 to ELARA for HVAC Engineering Study (Fund 095 Direct ARPA)
• Capitalization Threshold Change recommended by SKDO
• Monthly claims and financial reports, including cash flow and treasurer/collector reports

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will consider amendments to the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Unified Work Programs, along with the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The committee is also scheduled to approve the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process Self-Certification and a modeling services scope of work with CUUATS. Agency updates include reports on Brookmont Boulevard and Hobbie Avenue.

• FY 2024 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2025 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
• Approval of Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process Self-Certification
• Approval of Modeling Services Scope of Work with CUUATS

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study Technical Advisory Committee will consider amendments to FY 2024 and FY 2025 Unified Work Programs, as well as the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. A scope of work for modeling services with CUUATS is also up for approval. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• FY 2024 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2025 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
• Modeling Services Scope of Work with CUUATS
• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will consider authorizing new recorder fees and classification, establishing county holidays for 2025, and reviewing compliance reports from three local government entities. The agenda also includes appointments and openings on various boards and drainage districts, as well as routine updates from county departments.

• Authorization of Kankakee County Recorder Fees and Classification
• Establishment of 2025 holidays for county offices
• Compliance reports on Local Government Efficiency Act for Manteno Township and Road District, Manteno Community Fire Protection District, and Bourbonnais Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Andrew Wheeler to the Kankakee County Public Building Commission
• Openings on 20 drainage districts and advisory committees

Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

The Waterways Advisory Subcommittee will meet to provide an update on sediment management at Aroma Park. The meeting also includes time for public comment and the approval of previous minutes.

• Aroma Park Sediment Management Update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee will consider a zoning variance request for a side yard setback in Bourbonnais Township, review two solar decommissioning plans, and discuss expending SCP 2 funds for demolitions at two properties. Other items include a building report, stormwater program discussion, a Title VI plan for transportation, and vendor selection for 2025 digital ortho imagery.

• ZBA Case #24-05: Variance request for side yard setback on a parcel in Bourbonnais Township
• Request to expend SCP 2 funds for demolition at 7292 E Baseline Road, St. Anne
• Request to expend SCP 2 funds for demolition at 2847 S. State Route 115, Kankakee
• Lincoln KA32 Solar, LLC - Decommissioning Plan discussion
• 2000 North Solar1, LLC - Decommissioning Plan discussion

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to review state exemption applications and certificates of error. The board will also consider the approval of the 2024 Board of Review Rules and Procedures.

• Approval of 2024 Board of Review Rules and Procedures
• Review of State Exemption Applications
• Review of Certificates of Error

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission will hold a plenary session to discuss the Long Range Transportation Plan. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes from June 20, 2024, and new/old business items.

• Long Range Transportation Plan – discussion and plenary session
• Public comment period with 15-minute total limit
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee meets to handle routine monthly reports from the judiciary, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, animal control, and coroner. A key item is the emergency opening of a missing bid for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project, requested by the State's Attorney's Office. The committee will also receive a Tyler Technologies update.

• Emergency opening of missing bid for Aroma Park Sediment Management Project
• Monthly reports from Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner
• Tyler Technologies update under new business

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Highways & Waterways Committee will consider a resolution authorizing emergency repair of Structure No. 046-3281 on 6000 S Road at 9150 E in St. Anne Road District, with a 50% match from County Bridge Funds. A bid opening for the Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Project is also scheduled. The meeting includes an update on the State Line Bridge and a vacancy on the Waterway Subcommittee.

• Resolution for emergency repair of bridge structure 046-3281 in St. Anne Road District (50% County Bridge Fund match)
• Aroma Park Boat Launch Dredge Project bid opening
• State Line Bridge update
• One opening on the Kankakee County Waterway Subcommittee (Boat Club Representative)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider consent agenda items including appointments to the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee, decommissioning bonds for two solar projects totaling $583,932, and a bid award for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project. New business includes a property tax assessment update, and old business covers amending ARPA fund expenditures for sheriff’s department vehicles. The board will also enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Decommissioning bond of $229,829.83 for Jeffery Road Solar 1, LLC
• Decommissioning bond of $354,102.36 for Lincoln KA04 Solar, LLC
• Bid award for the Aroma Park Sediment Management Project
• Amending ARPA fund expenditures for Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department vehicles
• Property tax assessment update (new business)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a variance from side yard setback requirements (Section 121-146.I.2) for a parcel in Section 15 of Bourbonnais Township. The petitioner is property owner Richard O'Connor. The meeting also includes routine procedural items.

• ZBA Case #24-05: Variance request for side yard setback on a parcel in Bourbonnais Township, petitioner Richard O'Connor.

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will hear presentations from vendors for the 2025 orthophotography project. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2024.

• Vendor presentations for 2025 Orthophotography

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study Safety Committee will discuss the 2022 Kankakee County Comprehensive Summary Crash Report and review old business regarding Illinois 50 at 12000N. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Discussion of 2022 Kankakee County Comprehensive Summary Crash Report
• Old business item: Illinois 50 at 12000N
• Public comment limited to 15 minutes total
• Approval of minutes from May 1st, 2024 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review the B. Harley Bradley House landmark status. The body will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne and the 2023 CLG Grant.

• Landmark review: B. Harley Bradley House
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will meet to review presentations from vendors regarding 2025 orthophotography. The meeting includes time for public comment.

• Vendor presentations for 2025 Orthophotography

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to discuss state exemption applications and certificates of error. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports and claims. The body will discuss amending a resolution regarding the Pembroke Twp Lift Station Project.

• Amending Resolution #2021-11-9-424 for the Pembroke Twp Lift Station Project to $175,322.42
• Review of June 2024 County Treasurer’s Report
• Review of June 2024 County Collector’s Report
• Review of monthly claims and cash flow updates

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2024. The agenda includes updates from the Information Services, Health Department, and County Administrator, as well as consideration of appointments and new business. New business features authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a consulting agreement with SAQ Consulting Inc. and reviewing compliance reports for several townships and road districts under the Local Government Efficiency Act.

• Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign a Consulting Agreement with SAQ Consulting Inc.
• Compliance with Decennial Committee Reports on Local Government Efficiency Act for Rockville Township, Limestone Township, Rockville-Manteno Multi Township Assessment District, and Pilot-Norton Multi Township Assessment District
• Appointment of Carol Webber to the IKAN Joint Education Committee
• Multiple openings listed on various drainage districts, Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, fire protection districts, and Public Building Commission

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will discuss and potentially accept submitted proposals for 2025 orthophotography. The committee will also receive updates on the hydrographic/bathymetric project, GIS server upgrades, and sidewalk planimetric updates.

• Acceptance of 2025 Orthophotography Submitted Proposals
• Hydrographic/Bathymetric Project update
• GIS Server Upgrades update
• Sidewalk Planimetric Update

Highways & Waterways Committee

The committee will consider updating the Aroma Park sediment project, the State Line Bridge, and right-of-way acquisition for County Highway 9 in Manteno. It also plans to vote on multiple appointments to the Kankakee Waterways Advisory Subcommittee, including representatives from boat clubs, Farm Bureau, Soil & Water District, and other groups.

• Appointment of Joe Donovan (Boat Clubs), Brendan Suprenant (Farm Bureau), James L. Frogge (Soil & Water District), and others to the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee
• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• State Line Bridge Update
• CH 9 in Manteno Right of Way Acquisition Update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review building reports for May and June 2024, discuss Public Act 103-0621 and the Stormwater/MS4 program, and consider decommissioning plans for two solar facilities: Lincoln KA04 Solar, LLC and Jeffrey Road Solar 1, LLC. They will also discuss the Kankakee County Title VI Plan and the IDOT Multi-Year Program, and vote on reappointing Larry Kerkstra to the GIS Committee.

• Building report for May 2024 and June 2024
• Discussion of decommissioning plan for Lincoln KA04 Solar, LLC
• Discussion of decommissioning plan for Jeffrey Road Solar 1, LLC
• Discussion of Kankakee County Title VI Plan
• Discussion of IDOT Multi-Year Program

Building & Grounds Committee

The Kankakee County Building & Grounds Committee will review facility, financial, and building reports from Wes Andrews. The agenda also includes the retirement of Bill Konitz.

• Facility Dude Report, Financial Report, and Building Report
• Retirement of Bill Konitz

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will review monthly updates from several county departments, including the Sheriff and State's Attorney. The meeting also includes an update on Tyler Technologies.

• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from the State's Attorney’s Office
• Monthly reports from the Judicial, Circuit Clerk, and Public Defender offices
• Coroner’s Office monthly reports and receipts of money
• Update on Tyler Technologies

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will review various department reports and address several committee vacancies. The agenda also includes setting annual salaries for the State’s Attorney and Public Defenders and managing ARPA funds.

• Setting of the State’s Attorney’s Annual Salary
• Setting of the Public Defenders Annual Salary
• Transfer of funds between American Rescue Plan funds
• Hopkins Park ARPA request
• Amendments to the County Policy & Procedures Manual

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review monthly financial reports and claims for approval. The agenda includes updates on cash flow and May 2024 reports from the Treasurer’s Office. Members will also discuss ARPA-related items regarding a request from Hopkins Park and lost revenue adjustments.

• ARPA Hopkins Park request
• ARPA Lost Revenue Adjustment
• Review of monthly claims for approval
• May 2024 County Treasurer’s Report
• May 2024 County Collector’s Report

County Transportation Committee

The KATS Policy Committee will review amendments to the Unified Work Programs for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The committee is also scheduled to approve the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for fiscal year 2025.

• Approval of FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to FY 2024 and FY 2025 Unified Work Programs
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for FY2025
• Updates regarding Brookmont Boulevard and Hobbie Avenue
• FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments

County Transportation Committee

The KATS Technical Advisory Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for FY2025. The agenda includes reviewing amendments to several work programs and transportation improvement programs. Members will also consider the draft Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2025-2028.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for FY2025
• Amendments to FY 2024 Unified Work Program
• Amendments to FY 2025 Unified Work Program
• Amendments to FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
• Approval of draft FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will review updates from Information Services, the Health Department, and regional schools. The agenda includes discussions on SCP2 fund usage and a job posting policy update. The committee will also address several administrative openings for various local districts and commissions.

• Use of SCP2 Funds
• Job Posting Policy Update
• Appointments for drainage districts and fire protection districts
• Quarterly report from the Regional Superintendent of Iroquois and Kankakee Schools
• Health Department Administrator's Report

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold a procedural meeting on June 25, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing state exemption applications and certificates of error.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error

Highways & Waterways Committee

The committee will discuss the Aroma Park sediment progress update and review County Engineer pay estimates. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Kankakee Waterways Advisory Subcommittee.

• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• Appointments to the Kankakee Waterways Advisory Subcommittee
• County Engineer Pay Estimates

Regional Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda also includes discussions on the Long Range Transportation Plan and the election of a new Vice-Chair.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• Discussion and election of a new Vice-Chair
• Review of Long Range Transportation Plan
• Approval of April 18, 2024, and August 17, 2023, minutes

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will review building, financial, and facility reports from Wes Andrews. Discussion topics include courthouse lights and electrical engineering at the courthouse. The meeting also includes approval of the May 16, 2024 minutes.

• Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes
• Courthouse lighting updates
• Electrical engineering - Courthouse
• Building and financial reports from Wes Andrews

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will review monthly reports and updates from several county offices, including the Chief Judge, State’s Attorney, and Sheriff. The agenda also includes a Tyler Technologies update.

• Grand Jury Report and Statistics Report from the State's Attorney
• Monthly reports from the Judicial, Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Probation, and Sheriff/EMA offices
• Coroner’s Office monthly reports and receipts of money
• Tyler Technologies update

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider several appointments, including a vacancy on District #12. The agenda includes a special use permit for a resort in Aroma Township and funding for Highway 9 reconstruction in Manteno. The board will also review monthly reports from various county departments.

• Appointment of Robert Lowey to Kankakee County Board District #12
• Special Use Permit for a resort in Aroma Township (ZBA Case #24-02)
• Funding for reconstruction of County Highway 9 in Manteno
• Release of bid for Aroma Park Sediment Maintenance Project
• Agreement for historic and architectural survey of Ganeer Township

Farmland Assessment Review Committee

The committee will review the presentation of certified 2025 PI values and a ratio graph. Members will also discuss charts showing percentage farmland value changes across jurisdictions from 2023 to 2024.

• Presentation of Certified 2025 PI Values
• Discussion of PI Value Ratio Graph
• Review of farmland value change percentages by jurisdiction (2023-2024)
• Approval of June 26, 2023 minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will conduct a call to order and roll call. The agenda includes training for the Ganeer Township Survey.

• CLG Training for Ganeer Township Survey – Ken Itle

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, monthly claims, cash flow, and an ARPA update from the Department of Treasury. The treasurer's office will present April 2024 reports and May resolutions. Other business includes a bus purchase for the State's Attorney's Office and others.

• FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - SKDO
• Monthly claims and claims recommended/not recommended for approval
• Interfund borrowing notice - VAC
• Department of Treasury – ARPA update
• Bus purchase – State's Attorney's Office & Others

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will receive monthly updates from Information Services, the Health Department, and the County Administrator. The committee will also review reports from Schools and the Veterans Assistance Commission regarding interfund borrowing.

• Veterans Assistance Commission Interfund Borrowing Notice
• One opening on McGillivray Special Drainage District
• One opening on B.M. Lewis Drainage District
• One opening on Momence-Pembroke Union Drainage District No. 1
• One opening on Union Drainage District No. 2

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee met to discuss waterway maintenance and highway projects. Key items included an update on the Aroma Park sediment removal project and the associated bid, as well as a resolution for the reconstruction of County Highway 9. The meeting also covered the approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Aroma Park Sediment Removal Bid
• Resolution for Reconstruction of County Highway 9 Between US 45/52 and Spruce Street in Manteno
• River Grant Equipment Order List
• County Engineer Pay Estimates

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold hearings on state property tax exemption applications for Riverside Medical Center and the Vintage Purse Museum. These hearings address tax status requests that can impact local property valuations. The agenda also includes public comment, certificates of error, new business, and old business. No final decisions or votes are scheduled in this document.

• Hearing on Riverside Medical Center state exemption application (PTAX-300-H) for parcels 17-09-08-100-021 & 17-09-30-406-027
• Hearing on Vintage Purse Museum NFP state exemption application (PTAX-300) for parcels 03-02-26-201-066 & 03-02-26-201-082
• Public comment period
• Review of certificates of error

Building & Grounds Committee

The committee will review facility reports, financials, and building updates, including tuckpointing and roof work at the old jail, improvements at 189 E. Court Street, and courthouse handrails. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Old Jail Tuckpointing and Roof
• Property Improvements at 189 E. Court Street
• IKAN Roof
• Courthouse Handrails

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from various county departments including Probation, Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner. The committee will also consider declaring equipment as surplus and receive an update on Tyler Technologies.

• Monthly reports from Probation, Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner
• Sheriff/EMA: Declaring equipment as surplus
• Tyler Technologies update by Jason Shane
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will vote on a consent agenda including reappointments to fire protection districts and boards, a bridge replacement project on County Highway 17, and setting salaries for elected officials. The board will also consider a special use permit for a boarding house and an intergovernmental agreement with the visitors bureau.

• Resolution authorizing bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough with federal matching funds
• Setting salaries for County Auditor, Circuit Clerk, Recorder, Coroner, Board Chairman, and per diem for board members
• ZBA Case#24-03: Special Use Permit for a boarding house in R1 district, St. Anne Township
• Declaration and disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment for the Sheriff’s Department
• Intergovernmental agreement between Kankakee County and the Convention and Visitors Bureau

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a continued case for a Special Use Permit for a resort in an agricultural district. The board will hold a public hearing on the request by property owner Ivan Aratlakov for the parcel in Aroma Township. The rest of the agenda is standard procedural items.

• Continued case ZBA#24-02: Special Use Permit #23(b) (Resorts) in A1-Agricultural District
• Parcel in Section 10 of Aroma Township
• Petitioner: Ivan Aratlakov, property owner & applicant
• Public hearing scheduled

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates from Animal Control, including meeting the needs of the Kankakee County Animal Control (KCAC), fundraising ideas, cooperative initiatives with the shelter community, and the ribbon cutting for the new Animal Control Building. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Discussion of meeting the needs of the KCAC
• Fundraising and support ideas for the KCAC
• Cooperative initiatives for the County's Shelter Community
• Ribbon cutting at the new Animal Control Building
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review the B. Harley Bradley House and discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Courthouse. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 Annual Report and a grant contract for Ken Itle.

• B. Harley Bradley House landmark review
• Courthouse Certificate of Appropriateness discussion
• 2023 Annual Report
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant contract for Ken Itle

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss crash rates in Kankakee County and other counties. Members will also revisit old business regarding Illinois 50 at 12000N. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from February 7th, 2024.

• Discussion of crash rates in Kankakee County and other counties
• Old business regarding Illinois 50 at 12000N
• Approval of February 7th, 2024 meeting minutes

County Transportation Committee

The committee will receive an update on the HSTP Coordinator and discuss the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program. The meeting also includes reports on accessibility issues and program status from rural and urban transportation providers.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program discussion
• HSTP Coordinator Update
• Accessibility issues involving METRO and SHOW BUS
• Program status updates for rural and urban transportation providers
• Comments from social service, medical, and government agencies

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, claims, and cash flow, and to discuss several operational items including a mental health court grant, electric aggregation for rural areas, and a change request for a forest preserve project. The committee will also consider setting salaries for the county auditor, circuit clerk, recorder, coroner, and board members, as well as approving vehicle and equipment purchases and surplus declarations.

• Mental Health Court Presentation and Grant
• Electric Aggregation for Rural Areas
• Change Request for Approved Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve Project
• Bid Opening for Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Office Furniture
• Setting salaries for County Auditor, Circuit Clerk, Recorder, Coroner, and Board/Chairman

Executive Committee

The committee is discussing an intergovernmental agreement to promote tourism in Kankakee County. The meeting includes a series of appointments and reappointments for health, fire protection, and cemetery boards, as well as a review of a decennial report for the Limestone Park District.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Kankakee, Village of Bourbonnais, Village of Manteno, and Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
• Executive session to authorize payment of a grievance settlement
• Reappointments to the Kankakee County Board of Health
• Appointments and reappointments for multiple Fire Protection Districts
• Review of the Limestone Park District Decennial Committee Report

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss highway and waterway matters. Key items include a resolution to authorize the County Board Chairman to sign a Local Agency Agreement for federal participation and appropriate matching tax funds for a bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough. The committee will also receive updates on the Aroma Park sediment progress and the Heritage Prairie Wind Farm, and review a bid letting for County-24-00000-03-GM.

• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement for federal participation and appropriating matching tax funds for bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough
• Biddings & Lettings: County-24-00000-03-GM
• County Engineer Pay Estimates
• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• Heritage Prairie Wind Farm Update

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission will hold a meeting on April 18, 2024, to discuss updates to the Long Range Transportation Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes legislative and GIS updates, travel time surveys, and the approval of minutes from February 15, 2024. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Long Range Transportation Plan Update
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Travel Time Surveys
• Approval of Minutes: February 15th, 2024

Board of Review

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items including public comment and business updates. The Board will also review state exemption applications and certificates of error.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and consider the 2025 Orthophotography RFP. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing projects.

• 2025 Orthophotography RFP Approval
• Hydrographic/Bathymetric Project update
• K3-Mapper Parcels update
• GIS Server Upgrades update
• Sidewalk Planimetric Update

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports on facilities, finances, and buildings, with no specific action items or proposals listed on the agenda.

• Review of Facility Dude Report
• Review of Financial Report
• Review of Building Report

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from various county departments, including Probation, Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. They will also consider a grant application for the Mental Health Court and an amendment to an ARPA resolution for the Public Defender's Office.

• Kankakee County Mental Health Court Grant Application
• FOCUS Grant (State's Attorney's Office)
• Amending ARPA Resolution 2021-10-12-383 to authorize expenditure from FY2021 Fund Number 095 for Public Defender's Office
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics Report
• Monthly Receipts of Money (Coroner's Office)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions and budget amendments. Key decisions include authorizing a service agreement with Show Bus for rural transportation and appropriating matching funds for County Highway 3 resurfacing. The board will also appoint Ryan Marion to fill the unexpired term of Ray Fairfield in District #6 and approve a code amendment establishing a Waterways Advisory Subcommittee.

• Appointment of Ryan Marion to fill the unexpired term of Ray Fairfield for District #6
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Show Bus to operate the County’s Rural General Public Transportation Service – State FY2025
• Resolution appropriating matching tax funds for resurfacing County Highway 3
• Resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign the agreement to reimburse certain costs related to the “Heritage Prairie Wind Project” with Illinois Generation LLC
• Ordinance Amendment to the Kankakee County Code for the Establishment of the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to address landmarks and certificates of appropriateness. The agenda includes discussions on the B. Harley Bradley House and the Courthouse.

• Landmarks: B. Harley Bradley House
• Certificate of Appropriateness: Courthouse discussion
• 2023 Annual Report
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 CLG Grant contract and needs

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four cases: two continued cases (a variance for accessory building height and a text amendment to allow adaptive reuse as a special use) and two new special use permit requests (for a resort and a boarding house). The board will also conduct routine procedural items.

• Variance to Section 121-281.B.3 (Accessory Building Height) in R1 district, Otto Township (Case#23-14)
• Text Amendment to Section 121-146 to add Adaptive Reuses as Special Use Permit in R1 district (Case#24-01)
• Special Use Permit #23(b) (Resorts) in A1 district, Aroma Township (Case#24-02)
• Special Use Permit #3 (Boarding House) in R1 district, St. Anne Township (Case#24-03)

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, cash flow, and monthly claims, and to consider a tax year 2023 property tax abatement and FY2023 budget amendments. The Treasurer's Office will present February 2024 reports and monthly resolutions. The committee will also discuss declaring a surplus vehicle from the Maintenance Department.

• Tax Year 2023 Property Tax Abatement
• FY2023 General Fund and Special Fund Budget Amendments
• Monthly Claims and Claims Recommended/Not Recommended for Approval
• County Treasurer's and Collector's Reports for February 2024
• Declaration of Surplus Vehicle from the Maintenance Department

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study Technical Advisory Committee will review amendments to the fiscal year 2024 Unified Work Program and the fiscal years 2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program. Members will also consider a metropolitan planning area amendment and receive a presentation on fall 2023 travel time data. The agenda does not list specific projects, funding amounts, or voting outcomes for these items.

• FY 2024 Unified Work Program Amendments
• FY 2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
• Metropolitan Planning Area Amendment
• Fall 2023 Travel Time Survey Presentation
• Approval of January 31, 2024 meeting minutes

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will review proposed amendments to the FY 2024 Unified Work Program and the FY 2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program. Members will also consider approval of a draft FY 2025 work program and an amendment to the metropolitan planning area. The agenda includes travel time survey data and agency updates covering local infrastructure projects such as Brookmont Boulevard and Hobbie Avenue.

• Amendments to the FY 2024 Unified Work Program
• Amendments to the FY 2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program
• Approval of a draft FY 2025 Unified Work Program
• Metropolitan Planning Area Amendment
• Updates on Kankakee city projects at Brookmont Boulevard and Hobbie Avenue

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the establishment of the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Committee's structure, terms, and appointment process. The body will also review decennial reports from four public library districts and handle several board appointments.

• Proposed structure and appointment process for the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Peter Viall and Bob Dennis to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee
• Appointment of Rich Bylak to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Review of decennial reports for Manteno, Edward Chipman, Fossil Ridge, and Bourbonnais Public Library Districts
• Identification of vacancies across multiple fire protection districts and county boards

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several highway-related resolutions, including a federal participation agreement for resurfacing County Highway 3 and an agreement with Illinois Generation LLC for the Heritage Prairie Wind Project. They will also receive updates on the Aroma Park sediment progress and consider a bid for a county highway project.

• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign agreement to reimburse costs related to Heritage Prairie Wind Project with Illinois Generation LLC
• Resolution authorizing County Board Chairman to sign Local Agency Agreement for federal participation and appropriating matching tax funds for resurfacing County Highway 3
• Resolution authorizing County Board to designate Board Chairman as authority to enter into contracts with the State of Illinois
• Bidding and letting for County-24-XX000-01-GM
• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including a building report, stormwater program, historic preservation matters, and transportation funding applications. They will also consider a purchase of service agreement with SHOWBUS and receive a status update on the Long Range Transportation Plan.

• Building Report: February 2024
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• KCHPC process regarding Handrails at the Courthouse
• FY2025 FTA Section 5311 Application
• FY2025 Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance Program Application

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider bids for exterior repairs/tuckpointing of the old jail and equipment for the Circuit Clerk's office, discuss a handrail issue and elevator update at the courthouse, and review a letter of intent for the Courts Juvenile Project.

• Bid solicitation for Old Jail Exterior Repairs/Tuckpointing
• Bid solicitation for Circuit Clerk Office Equipment
• Handrail Discussion – Courthouse
• Courthouse Elevator Update
• Courts Juvenile Project Discussion and Letter of Intent

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting to welcome new members, hear an update from Animal Control, and discuss ways to meet the needs of the county animal shelter, including fundraising and cooperative initiatives. The meeting is largely a discussion and planning session, with no formal votes or ordinances on the agenda.

• Welcome new committee members Dale Bush and Susan Sheets
• Update from Animal Control by Kari Laird
• Discussion on meeting the needs of the KCAC
• Fundraising and support ideas for the KCAC
• Cooperative initiatives for the County's Shelter Community

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met to review monthly reports from the Sheriff, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, and other departments. The primary substantive item was a discussion regarding the Courts Juvenile Project and a related Letter of Intent. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Discussion and Letter of Intent for the Courts Juvenile Project
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024
• Monthly reports from Sheriff Mike Downey, State’s Attorney Jim Rowe, and Public Defender Ed Pentuic

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for county lieutenants and award bids for the Circuit Clerk's office remodeling project. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes reappointments, surplus vehicle declarations, a zoning map amendment, and a river access ramp design contract. Several board vacancies and commission openings are listed.

• Authorizing collective bargaining agreement with FOP for county lieutenants
• Awarding bids for Circuit Clerk's office remodeling project
• Reappointment of Glenn Wulff to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Declaration of surplus vehicles for Public Defender's and Information Systems departments
• Authorizing 2024 CLG Grant Agreement for historic preservation with Illinois DNR

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to consider authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Labor Council on behalf of county lieutenants. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining discussions, followed by a vote on the authorization. No other substantive items are listed.

• Authorize County Board Chairman to sign collective bargaining agreement with Illinois FOP Labor Council for county lieutenants
• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two cases: a variance request for accessory building height in Otto Township and a county-proposed text amendment to allow adaptive reuse as a special use in R1 residential districts. The board will also handle routine procedural items.

• ZBA Case#23-14: Variance to Section 121-281.B.3 (Accessory Building Height) in R1 district, Otto Township, petitioner James Coughlan
• ZBA Case#24-01: Text Amendment to Section 121-146 to add Adaptive Reuses as Special Use Permit in R1 district, petitioner Kankakee County

Board of Review

The agenda consists of procedural items including public comment and the review of state exemption applications and certificates of error. No specific details regarding new or old business are provided in the text.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to review landmarks and reports. The agenda includes a discussion on the B. Harley Bradley House and an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne.

• B. Harley Bradley House landmark status
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• 2023 Annual Report
• 2023 CLG Grant
• Resignation of Steve Bukowski

Finance Committee

The Kankakee County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial reports, including cash flow, monthly claims, and a draft FY23 year-end update. They will also hear reports from the Treasurer's Office and consider a bid opening for the Circuit Clerk remodel and an engineering agreement.

• Monthly claims recommended/not recommended for approval
• Draft FY23 year-end update and discussion
• Kankakee County I.S. Department declaring surplus vehicles
• Bid opening for Circuit Clerk remodel
• Access Point Engineering Agreement

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to review monthly reports from Information Services, the Health Department, and the County Administrator. The body will consider the reappointment of Glenn Wulff and the appointment of Dale Bush and Susan Sheets to various committees.

• Reappointment of Glenn Wulff to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Dale Bush to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Susan Sheets to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Review of 11 open positions across various drainage districts, commissions, and the Zoning Board of Appeals

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on various waterway and highway matters. Items include updates on the Aroma Park sediment project, the State Line Bridge, river access, and several highway projects. The committee will also consider a resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign an agreement with Illinois Generation LLC regarding the Heritage Prairie Wind Project.

• Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update
• State Line Bridge Update
• River Access Discussion – Letter of Easement
• Resolution Authorizing Agreement to Reimburse Costs Related to Heritage Prairie Wind Project
• Biddings & Lettings for County Aggregate, Culverts, and other projects

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss building reports, the stormwater/MS4 program, a historic preservation grant agreement, a legislative update, the 2024 zoning map, and transportation matters. They will also consider staffing updates and openings on the Historic Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Authorization for County Board Chairman to sign 2024 CLG Grant Agreement
• 2024 Kankakee County Zoning Map review
• Stormwater/MS4 Program discussion
• One opening on Historic Preservation Commission (Historian)
• One opening on Zoning Board of Appeals (excluding Aroma, Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Limestone, Norton, Pilot townships)

Building & Grounds Committee

The Kankakee County Building & Grounds Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and review facility reports. The agenda includes a presentation and a review of specific building maintenance items, including the courthouse elevator, handrails, and shower doors. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Circuit Clerk Bid Opening
• Courthouse Elevator status
• JCDC Shower Doors status
• Courthouse Handrails status
• Approval of January 11, 2024 minutes

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates from Animal Control regarding the Animal Control Building. Members will also discuss new ideas for assisting the Kankakee County Animal Control and the County.

• Animal Control Building updates
• Review of ideas for helping KCAC and the County

Criminal Justice Committee

The Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve previous minutes and receive monthly status updates from the Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner’s offices. The agenda includes specific actions to declare judicial equipment and a public defender vehicle as surplus. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023, and January 10, 2024
• Judicial branch proposal to declare equipment as surplus
• Public Defender’s Office proposal to declare a vehicle as surplus
• State’s Attorney’s Office presentation of Grand Jury Report and Statistics
• Coroner’s Office presentation of monthly receipts of money

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider an ordinance creating a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) area, allowing property owners to voluntarily request special assessments to finance clean-energy projects. The board also plans to purchase two parcels, accept a resignation from District #6, and declare surplus equipment and vehicles. Several board and district openings will be filled.

• Ordinance to create a PACE area for clean-energy financing (item 14)
• Purchase of parcels 06-10-28-200-009 and 06-10-28-200-003 (item 13)
• Resignation of Ray Fairfield from County Board District #6
• Declaration of surplus equipment for Coroner’s Office and surplus vehicles for Animal Control
• Proclamation honoring Black History Month

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two new cases. These include a request for a height variance for an accessory building and a proposal to add adaptive reuse as a special use permit in residential districts.

• ZBA Case#23-14: Accessory building height variance in Otto Township Section 22
• ZBA Case#24-01: Text Amendment to add Adaptive Reuses as a Special Use Permit in R1 districts

County Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss a summary of K and A crashes from 2023. The agenda also includes discussion regarding Illinois 50 at 12000N.

• Discussion of K and A Crashes of 2023
• Old Business: Illinois 50 at 12000N

Finance Committee

The committee will review financial reports from the Finance Department and Treasurer's Office. Discussion includes cash flow updates, monthly claims, and the purchase of two specific parcels.

• Purchase of Parcel Identification Numbers: 06-10-28-200-009 and 06-10-28-200-003
• Review of November 2023 County Treasurer and Collector reports
• Review of monthly claims and cash flow updates
• Approval of December 22, 2023 minutes

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will receive monthly reports from Information Services, the Health Department, the Veterans Assistance Commission, and the County Administrator. The body will also address several open appointments for drainage districts and other county boards.

• Health Department IRIS Presentation
• Opening on the McGillivray Special Drainage District
• Opening on the Cabery Area Fire Protection District
• Opening on the B.M. Lewis Drainage District
• Three openings on the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Highways & Waterways Committee

The Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss waterways and highways matters. They will receive an update on sediment progress in Aroma Park and review county engineer pay estimates. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Aroma Park sediment progress update
• County engineer pay estimates review

GIS Committee

The GIS Committee will meet to discuss the status of several technical mapping projects. The session includes updates on server upgrades and data collection efforts.

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

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of a call to order, public comment, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and reports from the Buildings department. No specific action items, contracts, or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023
• Facility Dude Report
• Financial Report
• Building Report

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting, receiving updates from county judicial and law enforcement departments. The agenda includes monthly reports from the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff, Animal Control, and Coroner. The committee will also consider declaring vehicles and property as surplus.

• Monthly update from Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington
• Grand Jury Report and Statistics from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• End of Year Statistic Update from Sheriff Mike Downey
• Declaring vehicles as surplus (Animal Control)
• Declaring property as surplus and annual report (Coroner's Office)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider a resolution declaring the county a non-sanctuary immigration county, along with several appointments, contract approvals, and routine reports. The meeting includes a consent agenda with items such as a planning commission appointment, policy manual updates, and a professional services agreement for highway reconstruction.

• Resolution supporting City of Kankakee and declaring Kankakee County a non-sanctuary immigration county
• Professional Services Agreement with Santacruz Land Acquisitions for reconstruction of County Highway 9 between U.S. 45/52 and I-57
• Professional Service Agreement with PSI as construction manager for Circuit Clerk Renovation Project
• Bid award to Ruder Technologies for Kankakee County IP Telephony System
• Bid award to C&A Commercial Awning for awning installation at Kankakee County Courthouse