Stanley James, County Board Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL

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Kankakee County
Board Meeting
June 14, 2016
9:00 am.
AGENDA
INVOCATION: Stanley James, County Board Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Bruce Clark
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
VACANCY/APPOINTMENT
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Brooke R. Payne (cid:9) 10 Years (cid:9) Sheriffs Department
Shaun M. Luedtke (cid:9) 15 Years (cid:9) Highway Department
Mary M. Boswell (cid:9) 20 Years (cid:9) Public Defender's Office
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: May 10, 2016
CLAIMS COMMITTEE REPORT: April Claims
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
1. County Collector's Monthly Report for April 2016
2. County Treasurer's Monthly Report for April 2016
3. Coroner's Monthly Report for April 2016
4. Coroner's Monthly Receipt of Money for April 2016
5. Circuit Clerk's Monthly Report for April 2016
6. Recorder of Deeds Monthly Report for April 2016
7. County Clerk's Monthly Report for April 2016
8. Animal Control Monthly Report for April 2016
9. Monthly Building Reports for April 2016
10. Monthly Resolutions for May 2016
COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. Consent Agenda
Declaration and Disposal of a Surplus and Unwanted Vehicle for Kankakee County Animal Control
(65)
Reappointment of Steve Cote to the Kankakee County Board of Review (71)
Reappointment of Ken Allers to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board (72)
Reappointment of David Sargeant to the Cabry Area Fire Protection District Board (73)
> Award of Bids for Public Highway Improvements (74)
Prevailing Wage Resolution (75)
> ZBA Case #16-01; Request for a Variance to Section 121-281.c (Accessory Structure in Front
Yard) on a Parcel Generally Situated in Section 15 of Aroma Township. The Petitioner is Andrew
Benson, Property Owner and Applicant (76)
Declaration and Disposal of Surplus and Unwanted Vehicles for the Kankakee County Sheriffs
Department (77)
Resolution Authorizing the Selection of Judges for the Election (78)
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2. Finance Committee
> Executive Session - Pending and Threatened Litigation - 5 ILCS 12012(c)(11)
> Liability and Property Insurance Coverage for 2016-2017 (79)
Approval of the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Prepared by Outside Auditors: Smith,
Dykstra, Koelling and Ohm, P.C. (80)
> 2016 Budget Amendments
3. Community Services Committee
> Pembroke Polling Place Change - Dividing Precinct #1 into Two Separate Precincts Creating a Precinct
#2 for the General Election and All Subsequent Election (81)
OTHER BUSINESS
Opening
One Opening on the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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Kankakee County
Board Meeting
June 14, 2016
The meeting of the Kankakee County Board, Kankakee, Illinois, held on June 14, 2016, pursuant to the adjourned meeting
of September 8, 2015, was called to order at 9:00 am., by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Bossert. Mr. James, County
Board Member, delivered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present:
Mr. Tripp, Mr. Washington, Jr., Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Stauffenberg Mr. James, Mr. Vickery, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Hess, Mr. Enz,
Mr. Tholen, Mrs. Polk, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Skutt, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Hildebrand,
Mrs. Webber, Mr. Einfeldt, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Payton, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Bossert
Members Absent - Mr. Liehr, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Peers
Quorum - Present
Public Commentary - Mr. Bossert asked that a spokesperson be designated for each topic.
Mrs. Lori Gadbois, Recorder, stated budget reviews need to be a topic of discussion at every committee meeting for every
department. She asked that before any more discussion on budget cuts were made, department heads, elected officials and
county board should work through the 2015/2016 budget, identify areas in the budget where adjustments could be made
and use the format to prepare the 2016/2017 budget together. She asked the board to not vote today on amending the
budget.
Lisa Riegel spoke in opposition to the Great Lakes Basin Transportation Railroad project and presented to Mr. Bossert
and board members over one thousand petitions that have been 'signed opposing the railroad in Kankakee County. She
asked that board members write a letter of opposition to the proposed railroad.
Mayor Mark Hodge spoke in favor of two polling places in Pembroke Township.
Mr. James Rowe spoke against the current county insurance contract and encouraged the board to vote for the Illinois
Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) proposal.
Communications - None
Presentations - None
Vacancy Appointment - None
Certificates of Recognition -
10 Years: Brooke R. Payne Sheriff's Department
15 Years: Shaun M. Luedtke Highway Department
20 Years: Mary M. Boswell Public Defender's Office
Minutes of the Last Meeting
The minutes of the May 10, 2016 county board meeting were submitted to the county board for approval. The reading of
the minutes was waived. Mr. Enz made a motion to accept the minutes from the May 10, 2016 county board meeting,
with a second by Mr. James. Motion carried by a voice vote.
Claims Committee Report
A motion to approve the claims reports from April 2016 was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Tripp. A roll call
vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion parried.
Department Reports
The department reports were read and accepted on the motion of Mr. Olthoff and seconded by Mr. Vickery. Motion
carried by a voice vote.
1. County Collector's Monthly Report for April 2016
2. County Treasurer's Monthly Report for April 2016
3. Coroner's Monthly Report for April 2016
4. Coroner's Monthly Receipt of Money for April 2016
5. Circuit Clerk's Monthly Reports for April 2016
6. Recorder of Deeds Monthly Report for April 2016
7. County Clerk's Monthly Report for April 2016
8. Animal Control's Monthly Report for April 2016
9. Monthly Building Reports for April 2016
10. Monthly Resolutions for May 2016
Committee Presentations and Resolutions
Consent Agenda
The meeting was recessed at 9:35 a.m. to copy and distribute board resolutions 74, 75 and 76 to members. Back into
session at 9:49 am. in which all board members who answered original roll call were present.
Mr. Vickery moved to adopt the consent agenda and the resolution regarding Resolution Authorizing the Selection of
Judges for the Election (78) to be read separately. Mr. Sirois seconded the motion. Mr. Clark, County Clerk, read the
items into the record. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes to 0 nays. Motion carried.
a) Declaration and Disposal of a Surplus and Unwanted Vehicle for Kankakee County Animal Control (65)
b) Reappointment of Steve Cote to the Kankakee County Bord of Review (71)
C) (cid:9) Reappointment of Ken Allers to the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Board (72)
d) Reappointment of David Sargeant to the Cabery Area Fire Protection District Board (73)
e) Award of Bids for Public Highway Improvements (74)
f) Prevailing Wage Resolution (75)
g) ZBA Case #16-01, Request for a Variance to Section 121-281.c (Accessory Structure in Front Yard) on a
Parcel Generally Situated in Section 15 of Aroma Towiship. The Petitioner is Andrew Benson, Property Owner
and Applicant (76)
Ii) (cid:9) Declaration and Disposal of Surplus and Unwanted Vehicles for the Kankakee County Sheriffs Department
(77) (cid:9) I
A resolution was read regarding Authorizing the Selection 0/Judges for the Election (78). Mr. Vickery made a motion to
adopt the resolution. Mr. Einfeldt seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.
Executive Session
Mr. Tripp made the motion to enter executive session at 10:00 a.m. regarding pending and threatened litigation —5 ILCS
120/2(c)(1 1). Mr. Mulcahy seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 24 ayes and 0 nays.
Motion carried.
Mr. Vickery made the motion to exit executive session at 11:1 0 am. Mr. Enz seconded the motion. Motion carried by a
voice vote.
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A roll call vote was taken back in session at 11:33 a.m. The following members were present:
Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Stauffenberg, Mr. James, Mr. Vickery,; Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Enz, Mr. Tholen, Mrs. Polk,
Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Skutt, Mr. Snipes, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Sirois, Mr. Hildebrand, Mrs. Webber,
Mr. Einfeldt, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Payton, Mr. Bossert
Members Absent - Mr. Washington, Jr., Mr. Hess, Mr. Liehr, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Peters, Mr. Johnson
Mr. McConnell made a motion to table the Liability and Property Insurance Coverage for 2016-2017 (79) until the board
16th
reconvenes on Thursday, June at 9:30 a.m. after Highway Committee. Mr. Enz seconded the motion. A roll call vote
was taken with the motion passing 21 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
Finance Committee
Mr. LaGesse made a motion to modify the agenda with resolution Pembroke Polling Place Change - Dividing Precinct
#1 into Two Separate Precincts Creating a Precinct #2 for the General Election and All Subsequent Elections (81) to be
placed before resolution (80) and 2016 budget amendments. Mr. Piyton seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice
vote.
A resolution was read regarding the Pembroke Polling Place Change - Dividing Precinct #1 into Two Separate Precincts
Creating a Precinct #2 for the General Election and All Subsequent Elections (81). Mr. Snipes made a motion to adopt
the resolution. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. Mr. Bossert stated there has been extensive discussion over this issue
for some time. Mr. Snipes wanted to know why early voting was not in the resolution. Mr. Boyd stated the board does
not have the authority to dictate early voting requirements. The election authority establishes early voting. Mr. Clark
commented that they have to meet the budget and that was the purpose of consolidation. He stated they have consolidated
precincts over the years from 90 precincts to now 71 precincts. Mr. Olthoff stated these two buildings are 9/10 of a mile
apart and if they are in a cost cutting mode then to pick which onethey wanted. Mr. Enz wanted to know the cost
involved. Mr. Clark stated the cost of splitting the precincts is going to cost an additional $3,044.00 for the upcoming
election. The cost of one precinct in Pembroke for the Primary Election that included seven judges was $1,260.00. The
cost for two precincts would be $4,304.00. Mr. Clark gave in det4il all the costs involved. Mr. Bossert stated they would
have to increase budget for the county clerk to accommodate the change for elections. Mr. James asked to be excused. A
roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 19 ayes and 2 nays. Motion carried.
A resolution was read regarding the Approval of the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Prepared by Outside
Auditors: Smith, Dykstra, Koelling and Ohm, P.C. (80). Mr. LaGesse made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr.
Vickery seconded the motion. Mr. Bossert stated the presentation of the county's annual audit was given to the last
Finance Committee and was presented again today by Carmen HUizenga along with a graph provided to each board
member. Motion carried by voice vote.
Mr. Bossert pointed out that 2016 Budget Amendments is on the agenda and needed to be addressed. He suggested that
the topic be discussed on Thursday at the continued county board meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Openings
There is one opening on the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority.
Old Business -None
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New Business -
Mr. Stauffenberg wanted to bring to the board a resolution opposingthe Great Lakes Basin Railroad. Mr. Bossert referred
the matter to the State's Attorney.
Mr. Vickery asked that a list of the county concerns on environmenttl issues of the proposed railroad be developed with
the help from Planning and Zoning.
Recessed
Mr. Bossert at 12:05 p.m. declared the meeting in recess until Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.
Resumed recessed meeting on June 16, 2016 9:40 a.m.
Executive Session
Mr. James made the motion to enter executive session at 9:45 a.m. regarding pending and threatened litigation - 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(l 1). Mr. Olthoff seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 22 ayes and 0 nays.
Motion carried.
Mr. Tripp made the motion to exit executive session at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Mulcahy seconded the motion. Motion carried by a
voice vote.
Finance Committee
Mr. Bossert stated all board members from the original meeting are present. He stated today they would be hearing from
the respective teams that have submitted quotes.
Representatives from Illinois Counties Risk Management (ICRMT) gave a presentation regarding a program that includes
lower premiums, higher coverage limits and broader coverage term offerings when compared to Governmental Insurance
Exchange program.
Representative, John McKnight from Governmental Interinsurance Exchange (GIE) gave a presentation regarding their
program. Proposals are incorporated as a part of the minutes.
A comparison chart was also provided by M. Bossert. (cid:9)
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Mr. Stauffenberg made motion to retain GtE as a renewal of the current policy of$ 1,385,801 with the current level of the
deductible. Mr. Washington, Jr. seconded the motion. Discussions were held. A roll call vote was taken with the motion
failing 19 nays and 3 ayes.
Mr. Snipes made a motion to accept the proposal from Illinois Rik Management Trust (ICRMT) of current policy $1,095,
860. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the motion passing 19 ayes and 3 nays. Motion
carried.
Adjournment
Mr. Stauffenberg made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m. Mr. Mulcahy seconded the motion. Motion
carried by a voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
ruce Clark
Kankakee County Clerk
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ROLL CALL AND !VOTES
In County Board JUNE 14 Session, 2016 A D.
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Questions
On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion
Members
Roll Claims Consent Exeutive Roll Call Pembroke
Call Agenda Session After Exec (81)
1! Y! !L Aye Nay A e Nay Aye JL A e Nay
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if if if if if if
Mr. Tripp #24
if Mr. Washington, Jr. #17 if if if AB
if if if if
Mr. LaGesse #21
if if if if
Mr. Stauffenberg #7
Mr. James #5
if Mr. Vickery #2 if if if!
if Mr. Olthoff #25 if if if if
if if if if AB
Mr. Hess #1
if if if if
Mr. Enz #13 -
if if if if
Mr. Tholen #10
if Mrs. Polk #19 if if if
if if if if
Mr. McConnell #27
if Mr. Mulcahy #14 if if if
if Mr. Skutt #26 if if if
9:15 Mr. Snipes #18 if if if
if Mr. Byrne #23
if if if if
Mr. Sirois #3
Absent Mr. Liehr #28
if if if if if if
Mr. Hildebrand #16
Absent Mr. Wheeler #15
Absent Mr. Reid #6 -- -----
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_if _____ if if
Mrs. Webber #11
if Mr. Einfeldt #22 if if if
Absent Mrs. Peters #8
if if if if
Mrs. Evans #12

if if if
Mr. Payton #4
if if if if AB
Mr. Johnson #20
if if if if if if
Mr. Bossert #9
Total Ayes 24 24 1 (cid:9) 24 21 19
Total Nays 0 0 0 0 2
Total Abstain
Total Present
Total Absent 4 4 4 7 7
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ROLL CALL AND VOTES
In Crnintv Board (Con-t inued from June 14) JUNE 16 Session, 2016 A.D.
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Questions
On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion On Motion
Members GIE ICRMT
Roll Executive proposal proposal
Call Session Insurance Insurance
11 j79j J7L1
_ Aye L Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Y! !L
Mr. Tripp #24
Mr. Washington, Jr. #17 -
Mr. LaGesse #21
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Mr. Stauffenberg #7
Mr. James #5 - - -
Mr. Vickery #2 - -
Mr. Olthoff #25 - - -
Mr. Hess #1 -
Mr. Enz#13 -
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Mr. Tholen #10 'J -
Mrs. Polk #19
Mr. McConnell #27 - - - - - -
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Mr. Mulcahy #14
Absent Mr. Skutt #26
Mr. Snipes #18
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Mr. Byrne #23
Mr. Sirols#3
Absent Mr. Liehr #28 - - - -
Mr. Hildebrand #16
Absent Mr. Wheeler #15
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Mr. Reid #6
Mrs. Webber #11 - -
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Mr. Einfeldt #22 ..j.
Absent Mrs. Peters #8 - - - - - - -
Absent Mrs. Evans #12 - - - -
Mr. Payton #4
Absent Mr. Johnson #20 - - - - - -
Mr. Bossed#9
Total Ayes 22 3 19
Total Nays 0 19 3
Total Abstain
Total Present
Total Absent 1 (cid:9) 6 6 6
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