Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met February 8.

By Lhalie Castillo

Mar 31, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A. Call To Order

Meeting was called to order at 9:34 am by President Suzanne Hart

B. Pledge Of Allegiance

Commissioner Maher led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. Invocation

President Hart introduced Commissioner Brooks, Pastor of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Joliet, to deliver the invocation.

D. Introduction Of The News Media

Representing the news media were: Nick Reiher, Farmers Weekly Review; Susan Lafferty, Southtown.

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) Present

Donald A. Moran District 3 (D - Romeoville) Absent

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) Present

Darren Bennefield District 5 (R - Aurora) Present

Debbie Militello District 6 (R - Channahon) 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) Absent

Gloria Dollinger District 10 (R - Joliet) Present

Tim Kraulidis District 13 (R -Joliet) Absent

Tyler Marcum District 10 (D - Joliet) Present

Laurie Summers District 1 (D - Joliet) Present

F. Presentation Of Certificate Of Mailing And Certificate Of Publication

1. Place the Certificate of Mailing and Certficate of Publication on File

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Annette Parker, Vice President

Seconder: Jacqueline Traynere, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Fricilone, Hart, Maher, Moustis, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Marcum, Summers

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

G. Approval Of Minutes

1. Minutes of January 11, 2018

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Charles E. Maher, Jim Moustis

Seconder: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

H. Treasurer's Report

1. Monthly Financial Statements

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Jim Moustis, Treasurer

Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

I. Petitions From The Public

President Hart entertained petitions from the public.

J. Finance Committee - Tuminello

K. Schedule Of Bills

1. Monthly Schedule of Bills

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)

Seconder: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

L. Business

1. Approval of Resolution 18-02, Authorizing a Right-of-Way Ecological License

Agreement with Commonwealth Edison on 66 Parcels in Will County

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)

Seconder: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

M. Reports

1. Quarterly Investment Report

2. Annual "O" Ticket Report

3. Annual Grant Report

4. Annual Forest Preserve District of Will County Small Business Enterprise Initiative Report

5. Next Meeting Date - Tuesday, February 27, 2018 immediately following the

Operations Committee meeting but no earlier than 8:45 am

N. Operations Committee - Fricilone

O. Business

1. Award of Contract for Invasive Species Removal at Various Preserves

Result: Tabled [Unanimous] Next: 2/28/2018 9:30 am

Mover: Jim Moustis, Treasurer Seconder: Charles E. Maher, District 11 (R - Naperville)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

2. Award of Contract to Natural Resource Management Inc. of Beecher, Illinois, in the Amount of $101,745.50 for Invasive Species Control at McKinley Woods Preserve, Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, and Hickory Creek Area Preserves

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Seconder: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

3. Award of Contract to Conservation Land Stewardship Inc. of Elmhurst, Illinois, in the Amount of $75,376.89 for Invasive Species Control for Des Plaines River Valley Dolomite Prairie Preserves

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Seconder: Charles E. Maher, District 11 (R - Naperville)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

4. Award of Contract to Conservation Land Stewardship Inc. of Elmhurst, Illinois, in the Amount of $119,034.42 for Invasive Species Control at Goodenow Grove and Raccoon Grove Nature Preserves

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Seconder: Darren Bennefield, District 5 (R - Aurora)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

5. Award of Contract to Integrated Lakes Management of Waukegan, Illinois, in the Amount of $124,785.00 for Extended Management for OMMA Projects at Hadley Valley Preserve and Messenger Woods Nature Preserve

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

6. Approval of Resolution No. 18-01 Amending Section 4.1 of the Forest Preserve District of Will County Employee Handbook to Reflect Changes Regarding the District's Sexual Harassment Policy Pursuant to Public Act 100-0554

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Seconder: Annette Parker, Vice President

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

P. Reports

1. Capital Projects - Quarterly Status Report (October 1 - December 31, 2017)

2. 2017 Annual Vandalism Report

3. Annual ADA Transition Plan Report

4. Annual Forest Preserve District of Will County Small Business Enterprise Initiative Report

5. Next Meeting Date - Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 8:30 am

Q. Ad Hoc Rules Committee - Brooks

R. Business - None

S. Reports

1. Next Meeting Date - to be determined

T. Executive Session - None

No closed session occurred on February 8, 2018.

U. Comments By Public

No comments were received.

V. Comments By Chief Operating Officer And Chief Financial Officer

Chief Operating Officer Ralph Schultz spoke about the upcoming winter events taking place at our preserves.

• We have launched a new email blast called the Weekly Five that will highlight (5) five programs that are coming up during the week. This initiative will promote program registration and event attendance.

• Plum Creek Nature Preserve Warm up to Snowshoeing will offer two for one snowshoe rentals out at Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve, Saturday, February 10, 2018

• Four Rivers Environmental Educational Center will host Eagle Watch on the River. We will have a number of exhibits in the hall as well as our interpretive staff on hand to help spot the eagle over the Des Plaines River.

W. Appointments/Comments By President

X. Presentation Of Awards

1. Appreciation of Partners Awards

President Hart and Chief Operating Officer Schultz presented (2) two awards for Forest Preserve District Appreciation of Partners Award to Xylem Water Solutions and Water Technology, an the University of St. Francis - Recreation Sports Management Team.

Matt Johnson and Paul Yost from Xylem Water Solutions and Water Technology accepted the award and expressed his mission statement is to protect and preserve state water sources across the globe. Mr. Johnson stated that their local office is encouraged to get involved locally to support clean water resources. The Forest Preserve has allowed us several opportunities in the last couple years to get out and get involved, which has also brought our office closer together getting out there and working side by side. Xylem appreciates all the opportunities they have had volunteering for the Forest Preserve District.

Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler and Chaplain, Father Terry Deffenbaugh fro the University of St. Francis accepting this award on behalf of their Recreation Sports Management Team and Professor Sydney Sklar. Sister Mary Elizabeth spoke about how this is a wonderful opportunity for their students and that the University's mission is really about helping our students be transformed into leaders who will be of service in their communities. Father Terry also thanked the Forest Preserve District for this opportunity.

President Hart acknowledge Xylem Water Solutions and University of St. Francis- Recreation Sports Management Team and thanked them for their continued support of the Forest Preserve District.

2. IAPD Board Member Anniversary Awards

President Hart and Chief Operating Officer Schultz presented the IAPD Board Member Anniversary Award to:

Donald Gould - 15 Years Charles Maher - 15 Years James Moustis - 25 Years

Y. Adjournment

1. Meeting was adjourned at 10:07 am

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Seconder: Mark Ferry, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

Absent: Moran, Singer, Tuminello, Kraulidis

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