Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met March 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commissioners:
A. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:34 AM by President Suzanne Hart
B. Salute to the Flag
Commissioner Moustis led the Salute to the Flag.
C. Invocation
President Hart introduced Commissioner Brooks, Pastor of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Joliet, to deliver the invocation.
D. Introduction to the News Media
Representing the news media: Nick Reiher, Farmers Weekly Review; Susan Lafferty, Southtown; Mike Mallory, Shaw Media.
E. Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Judy Ogalla Secretary Present Kenneth E. Harris District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) Present Donald Gould District 6 (R - Shorewood) Present Steve Balich District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Present Herbert Brooks Jr. District 8 (D - Joliet) Present Mark Ferry District 13 (D - Plainfield) Present Mike Fricilone District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Present Suzanne Hart President Present Charles E. Maher District 11 (R - Naperville) Absent Donald A. Moran District 3 (D - Romeoville) Present Jim Moustis Treasurer Present Beth Rice District 3 (D - Bolingbrook) Present Jacqueline Traynere District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) Present Tom Weigel District 12 (R - New Lenox) Present Denise E. Winfrey District 8 (D - Joliet) Late 9:40 AM Darren Bennefield District 5 (R - Aurora) Present Lauren Staley-Ferry District 9 (D - Joliet) Present Annette Parker Vice President Present Gretchen Fritz District 5 (R - Plainfield) Present Cory Singer District 2 (R - Frankfort) Absent Ray Tuminello District 12 (R - New Lenox) Present Gloria Dollinger Member Present Tim Kraulidis Member Present Tyler Marcum Member Present Laurie Summers Member Present
F. Presentation of Certificate of Mailing and Certificate of Publication
1. Place on File the Certificate of Mailing and Certificate of Publication
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Herbert Brooks Jr., District 8 (D - Joliet) Seconder: Donald A. Moran, District 3 (D - Romeoville) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
G. Approval of MInutes
1. Minutes of February 9, 2017
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield) Seconder: Jacqueline Traynere, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
H. Treasurer's Report
1. Monthly Financial Statements
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Jim Moustis, Treasurer Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, Member AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis,
Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
I. Petitions from the Public
President Hart entertained petitions from the Public.
No petitions were received.
J. Finance Committeee - Tuminello
K. Schedule of Bills
1. Schedule of Bills
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox) Seconder: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
L. Business
1. Approval of Resolution No. 17-04, Authorizing the Renewal of the I & M Canal Lease
Addendum with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox) Seconder: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
M. Reports
1. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 immediately following the Operations Committee meeting but no earlier than 8:45 AM at the Sugar Creek Administration Center
N. Operations Committee - Fricilone
O. Business
1. Award of Professional Services Contract to WBK Engineering, LLC of St. Charles, Illinois, in the Amount of $48,834.17 for Hammel Woods Dam Modification or Removal Evaluation, Phase 1
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Annette Parker, Vice President AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
2. Award of Professional Services Contract to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc. of Elgin, Illinois, in the Amount of $34,824.00 for Engineering Services for Veterans Woods Improvements
Result: Approved [22 to 0] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Donald A. Moran, District 3 (D - Romeoville) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer AWAY: Winfrey
3. Award of Contract to Brancato Landscaping Inc. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in the Amount of $77,120.00 for Tree Replacement Planting at Various Preserves
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
4. Award of Contract to Knight E/A Inc. of Bolingbrook, Illinois, in an Amount not to exceed $34,552.80 for Annual District Bridge Inspection
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Jim Moustis, Treasurer AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
5. Award of Contract to Wright Automotive of Hillsboro, Illinois, in the Amount of $28,225.00 each for the Purchase of Two (2) 2017 Ford F-150 Super Crew Pickup Trucks using the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
6. Approval of Resolution No. 17-03, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Design, Construction, and Maintenance of a Public Bikeway along Black Road in the City of Joliet and the Village of Shorewood
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood) AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
7. Approval of Ordinance No. 502, Authorizing a Utility License to Ducere LLC at Lockport Loop Trail Preserve
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, Member AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis,
Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
P. Report
1. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM at the Sugar Creek
Administration Center
Q. Ad Hoc Riles Committee - Brooks
R. Business - None
S. Reports
1. Next Meeting Date - to be determined
T. Executive Session
No closed session occurred on March 9, 2017.
U. Comments by Public Mr. Michael Brenczewski addressed the Board regarding hunting activities at Book Road/Riverview Farmstead. Brenczewski stated that he has been using Book Road to gain access to a parcel where he has been given the right to hunt the parcel by its owners, the Bronk's. A portion of the DuPage River borders this property. The Forest Preserve requested the issuance of a special use permit.
Brenczewski expressed his concerns with the special use permit. No one knows how long Suzanne Hart and Ralph Schultz will be with the Forest Preserve and he wanted to have some type of certainty for the future. Brenczewski stated that the annexation agreement was never filed by the City of Naperville.
Attorney Kavanagh stated that Attorney Kopman has spoken with Mr. Brenczewski in the past. Attorney Kavanagh will review and report back to the Operations Committee.
Chief Operating Officer Schultz stated that the Forest Preserve would waive the $50 fee for the special use permit in this case. The term would be for one year. In this case, three areas of the General Use Ordinance would be in violation:
Chapter I, Section 2 - Hours of Use Chapter II, Section 2 - Destruction or Misuse of Natural Resources Chapter V, Section 6 - Weapons and Harmful Substances
Commissioner Moustis expressed concern that Mr. Brenczewski had a prior right. Moustis asked if the District took away this right. Moustis stated that Brenczewski probably does not need a special use permit. Moustis asked if the Forest Preserve was aware in 2004 that Mr. Brenczewski was accessing the road.
Chief Operating Officer Schultz stated that the Forest Preserve was aware since 2008.
Chief Operating Officer Schultz stated that the current preserve was assembled over a 20 year period between 1994-2014. The preserve is 374.5 acres and stretches 2 miles along the DuPage River in Naperville and Plainfield. The parcel abutting the Bronk property is 27.89 acres and was donated to the Forest Preserve by the Macom Corporation. The area where Book Road bends to the west is where the road comes into Forest Preserve. The property was annexed into the City of Naperville in 2001. The Forest Preserve agreed to accept the donation in 2005. The Forest Preserve took title to the property in 2006. Under the annexation agreement, the City was required to vacate a portion of Book Road within the parcel lying adjacent to the DuPage River.
Commissioner Bennefield stated that Mr. Brenczewski had access to this property previously so perhaps special use would not be good because it may prohibit him in the future.
Mr. Brenczewski stated that he does not discharge his firearm into the Forest Preserve. He would transport the firearm via an enclosed case in the vehicle. Apparently another group of hunters are in violation as they do not have a right to use the property. This group is illegally hunting.
Commissioner Kraulidis inquired about the number of complaints received about hunters shooting into Forest Preserve property.
Chief Operating Officer Schultz stated that the Forest Preserve has received complaints of hunting from the river. The Forest Preserve is in the process of addressing this matter.
Commissioner Moran inquired about the distance from the duck blind to the residential area.
Mr. Brenczewski responded approximately 600 yards.
Commissioner Traynere stated, "I would like to have the information from Attorney Kavanagh before we continue to debate."
Commissioner Moustis stated that it is important for the attorney and staff to know and understand the concerns of the Commissioners. This is a county-wide issue.
Chief Operating Officer Schultz stated that this situation is not unique to the Forest Preserve.
President Hart stated that the Forest Preserve wants to be legal and safe and allow Mr. Brenczewski access to the property.
V. Comments by Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
No comments were made.
W. Appointments/Comments by President
1. Recommendation to Hire - Full Time Police Officer
President Hart made a recommendation to hire Matthew Yates as a full-time police officer at a projected starting salary of $45,231.00.
Commissioner Moustis stated that this is a replacement hire.
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Jim Moustis, Treasurer Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, Member AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
X. Presentation of Awards - None
Y. Adjournment
1. Meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m.
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Mark Ferry, District 13 (D - Plainfield) Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, Member AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Moran, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Tuminello, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers ABSENT: Maher, Singer
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