Will County Board met Aug. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Executive Walsh called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Member Weigel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. INVOCATION
Member Weigel introduced Father Rober Basler, Pastor, St. Jude in New Lenox.
IV. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Judy Ogalla | District 1 (R - Monee) | Absent |
| Laurie Summers | District 1 (D - Crete) | Present |
| Jim Moustis | Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort) | Present |
| Cory Singer | District 2 (R - Frankfort) | Absent |
| Donald A. Moran | District 3 (D - Romeoville) | Present |
| Beth Rice | District 3 (D - Bolingbrook) | Present |
| Kenneth E. Harris | District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) | Present |
| Jacqueline Traynere | District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) | Absent |
| Darren Bennefield | District 5 (R - Aurora) | Present |
| Gretchen Fritz | District 5 (R - Plainfield) | Present |
| Donald Gould | District 6 (R - Shorewood) | Present |
| Debbie Militello | District 6 (R - Channahon) | Present |
| Steve Balich | District 7 (R - Homer Glen) | Present |
| Mike Fricilone | District 7 (R - Homer Glen) | Present |
| Herbert Brooks Jr. | District 8 (D - Joliet) | Present |
| Denise E. Winfrey | District 8 (D - Joliet) | Present |
| Annette Parker | District 9 (R - Crest Hill) | Present |
| Lauren Staley-Ferry | District 9 (D - Joliet) | Present |
| Gloria Dollinger | District 10 (R - Joliet) | Present |
| Tyler Marcum | District 10 (D - Joliet) | Present |
| Suzanne Hart | District 11 (R - Naperville) | Present |
| Charles E. Maher | District 11 (R - Naperville) | Absent |
| Ray Tuminello | District 12 (R - New Lenox) | Present |
| Tom Weigel | District 12 (R - New Lenox) | Present |
| Mark Ferry | District 13 (D - Plainfield) | Present |
| Tim Kraulidis | District 13 (R - Joliet) | Absent |
VI. MOTION TO PLACE ON FILE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)
SECONDER: Mark Ferry, District 13 (D - Plainfield)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Will County Board - Recessed Meeting - Jul 19, 2018 9:30 AM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Denise E. Winfrey, District 8 (D - Joliet)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
2. Executive Session Minutes - July 19, 2018 County Board
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
SECONDER: Kenneth E. Harris, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MEDIA PRESENT
Elected Officials present: County Clerk, Nancy Schultz Voots; County Executive, Larry Walsh; Recorder of Deeds, Karen Stukel; State’s Attorney, James Glasgow; Chief Judge, Richard Schoenstedt; City of Naperville Mayor, Steve Chirico; Alderman, City of Aurora (Ward 9), Edward Bugg; Mayor of Peotone, Steve Cross; Village of Minooka President, Patrick Brennan; Mayor of New Lenox, Tim Baldermann; Mayor of Romeoville, John Noak
News Media present: Farmers Weekly Review, Nick Reiher; Southtown, Susan Lafferty; Herald News, Bob Okon, Times Weekly, Megann Horstead
IX. HONORARY RESOLUTIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
1. Check Presentation from Waste Management to Will County Children's
Advocacy Center
Mr. Dale Hoekstra stated good morning. Waste Management is extremely proud to be a premier partner in this event, the Men Who Cook event. It’s an exciting event, lots of fun. More importantly, we are really proud to assist the children at the advocacy center who need our help gravely. It gives me great pride to be a partner with this organization. Member Moustis, here is the official check.
State’s Attorney Glasgow stated well obviously Will County has got a tremendous partnership with Waste Management and Mr. Dale Hoekstra is here at every meeting to talk to all the County Board members and keep them current on what’s going on. This is wonderful. I wish every one of you County Board members could come and watch and interview one of the children. I can’t unfortunately. Every once in a while I sit in on one and I’m just amazed at the amazing interviews that are done under such difficult circumstances. The forensic interviewer, seamlessly, is doing this interview, and people are talking to her through an earpiece giving her suggestions about other areas of inquiry and you would never know that she is being interrupted in any way, and the child doesn’t know either. I was there the other day meeting with Ms. Lisa Las, and there was a little five year old girl playing with the dogs...big smile on her face like she didn’t have a care in the world as she was going in to give a horrible statement on what happened to her. But, before that happened, she was calm and stress-free before she went into the room to give the interview. Things are just really clicking on all cylinders over there and Ms. Lisa Las has done such a great job with this (inaudible) grant where we have after care services like we’ve never had before. We have bilingual counselors...it’s truly amazing that our Center is at the very top of the state of Illinois and that’s a credit to all of you guys too, so thank you.
Member Fricilone stated this event, as always, is a great event. I want to talk a little bit more about it at the end today. We are in a different location and at a different time of the year so I want to make sure everyone reads the literature on that and make sure you get tickets and show up at the new space where we can accommodate thousands and keep growing this. Especially the big numbers come from Waste Management and other people that make the big donations, the big sponsorships...certainly help with getting those big sponsorships, and thank you again, Mr. Dale Hoekstra, for your sponsorship.
Member Brooks stated I think Member Fricilone, State’s Attorney Glasgow and Mr. Dale Hoekstra covered it but Ms. Lisa Las and her staff does a wonderful job over there and the reason why I didn’t want to say anything, Executive Walsh, is because there’s a minister. This check you have to pay tithes of 10 percent (inaudible) but thank you so much Waste Management and Ms. Lisa Las what you do there at the advocacy center. Thank you.
2. Check Presentation to Will-Grundy Medical Clinic
Member Winfrey stated we are very pleased this morning to be able to give a check to the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic. Some of you may be familiar with that, it’s on Cass Street in Joliet and it’s open to anyone that wants to use it, free services for people that cannot afford it...filling the gap between affordable care and whatever insurance people might have. They’ve been there for almost 30 years and continue to support the community and the neighborhood. We’re thankful to our partner, Waste Management, for helping us to be able to have this money to give them.
Ms. Shawn Marconi stated we are so very grateful to Waste Management and the Will County Board, our wonderful Board member, Member Winfrey, she’s on the Board at the clinic. For over 30 years we have been bringing healthcare and wellness to this community. We provide healthcare 100% free of charge and we are able to do that because we have so many wonderful donors, like Will County Board and Waste Management. So many people in this community...Will County is just a good community, good, strong people supporting people in need. It’s wonderful, it touches my heart the fact that we have been able to do this for 30 years and we don’t have a payer source. We get no state funds, no federal funds, yet we are able to provide health care to tens of thousands of people. In fact, in the past 30 years we have provided upwards of 150,000 patient care business all free of charge. Each year we take care of over a thousand people providing their healthcare needs, medication...some of our patient’s need surgeries, some of our patients are cancer victims and need chemotherapy, and because we have our wonderful partner hospitals at Silver Cross, Presence St. Joseph, AMITA Bolingbrook and Morris Hospital, we’re able to provide all this care free of charge. We’re also supported by the (inaudible) United Way agency as well, and, again it’s the goodness of Will County that allows us to supply this healthcare free of charge to people in need. Thank you so much.
3. Check Presentation to Redeemed Connection Ministries
Member Brooks stated Redeem Connection is sort of a new work. I’m going to let Reverend Adrian Heath tell you a little bit about it, but they’re doing a great job in the city of Joliet.
Reverend Adrian Heath stated thank you. Again, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Will County Board, Waste Management, special thanks to Member Brooks and Member Winfrey for recognizing the work that we’re doing with Redeemed Connection Ministries and within the community. I also want to say that this check will help Redeemed Connection Ministries continue to provide valuable services to our community by addressing employment, empowerment training classes, as well things such as economic, family, community, recovery, and spiritual needs. One of the things I want to say is that through our empowerment training program, one of the things that we have really noticed is that this really takes off. We do an eight week paid training program, and then after our participants graduate from that program, they are able to be given referrals and placement for additional 8 to 12 week summer job training program. This year has really benefited many within our community. This is our third consecutive year in doing it. All of our information is on our website. Our office is located at 205 E. Clinton Street, Suite 3. Our website is www.redeemedconnectionministries.org. Again, there you are able to see some of the testimonies from those who graduated from our program and some of the work that we do in training. I want to thank you again for this opportunity.
Member Brooks stated thank you Waste Management and Mr. Dale Hoekstra, thank you so much for this check for $5,000.
Mr. Dale Hoekstra stated just a couple of words. Waste Management has long had a large operating presence in Will County, as most of you know. We have a lot of employees that actually live in Will County and we think that’s excellent, and we also encourage their community involvement. We also believe as a company we need to be involved with communities which we have operations in. I think these three donations that you witnessed this morning are fine examples of that and we look forward to a great ongoing partnership with Will County and with our operations here. Thank you.
4. Recognizing September as Suicide Awareness Month
Member Summers stated thank you Executive Walsh and good morning everyone. As we know last November we passed a resolution recognizing September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness month in the County of Will. As we indicated last November, each year more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss, and unfortunately, that increases the loss of those same survivors as the incidence of suicide increases after losing a family member from this. In Illinois, more than 1,000 residents die each year by suicide. The suicide attempts average 16.7 every day with deaths averaging 2.9 every day. 13% of suicide deaths occur when individuals are 70 years or older. The risk of suicide is increased by more than 50% of individuals affected by depression and roughly 90% of those who died have one or more brain disorders. One of the things that our warrior for Will County (inaudible) asked us to do is to break the silence, continue talking about this and recognize this as a disease just like any other disease. She has been working tirelessly and continues to do so, and I am very proud to say that our County is on the front line of doing this. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, or you’re seeing changes in them, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK, or the Crisis Line of Will County at (815) 722-3344 and let's continue to break the silence.
5. Recognizing Peoples Climate March & Rise for Climate Jobs & Justice Event on
September 8, 2018
Member Moustis stated Executive Walsh my understanding is this is a request from Member Traynere. She’s not here to read it or explain it and I’d like to make a motion to remove this from the agenda.
Motion to Remove from Agenda
RESULT: APPROVED [20 TO 1]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
NAYS: Rice
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Member Moustis stated Honorary Resolution section really historically has been about something that’s special or a check presentation and so forth. It’s not necessarily for these other types of announcements. It’s really not for that purpose. I want to point out to every single County Board member that at the end of the meeting, we have time for County Board member comments. If you want to bring something up or you want to read something to talk about an event or something that’s in an area, that would be probably the more appropriate place to make comments here or read something off. Every County Board member...like I say, you’re never cut off, Executive Walsh doesn’t cut anybody off during their comments. So this gives you ample time to talk about any issue, any event, that you might choose. It’s trying to manage the meeting and trying to make it as efficient as possible. We need to probably be more selective on what exactly a Proclamation is. I am going to ask Member Brooks, along with Member Maher to try to give some kind of parameters on what you want (inaudible) proclamations and other things that should just be under “County Board Member Comments.” I just wanted to say that before we moved on. This isn’t to not allow people to speak or to talk about something they feel is important. Thank you, Executive Walsh.
6. Recognizing NTSAD Day of Hope on September 15, 2018
Member Gould stated I would like to recognize the National Tay-Sachs and Allied Disease Day of Hope on September 15, 2018. The NTSAD is one of the oldest patient advocacy groups in the Country serving since 1957. Their mission is to lead the fight to treat the cure of Tay-Sachs, Canavan, Sandhoff and related genetic related diseases and to support affected families and individuals in leading fuller lives. The majority of these diseases impact children and are life limiting in nature. On April 30, 2016, doctors informed the Ronaldson Family that genetic testing revealed that Mollie and Madelyn Ronaldson had Juvenile Sandhoff Disease. Securing federal funding for research and finding a cure is a challenge and at this time there is no treatment. Through the efforts of NTSAD and groups across the Nation like our local community. Financial support has been raised to advance the research for potential treatment of Sandhoff to the point of human clinical trial, atrial in which the girls might be eligible to participate in. On September 15, 2018, the NTSAD is holding its eighth National Day of Hope fundraiser entitled Hope is on the Horizon to assist in providing grants for research projects that hold promise and potentially could lead to treatment. To be a part of the 2018 Day of Hope, one can visit www.NTSAD.org <http://www.NTSAD.org> website on a national level or support a local event such as Miracles for Mollie and Madelyn dance-off for Sandhoff in Manhattan, Illinois on behalf of the Ronaldson family which will be held on September 15, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Wilson Creek Elementary School in Manhattan. Last year there was a tremendous turnout of County employees and everyone. I just want to wish Mr. Jeff Ronaldson and his family a successful event and our prayers and success for his daughters.
X. OLD BUSINESS
Status of Unsigned or Returned Resolutions/Ordinances by the County Executive
All Resolutions Approved at the July 19, 2018 County Board Meeting have been signed by the County Executive
XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2018 - State of the County Address - County Executive Walsh
Good morning Speaker Moustis, County Board members, elected officials, and the residents of Will County. Each year I have the privilege of presenting an update of activity in our county and plans for the future. Today, I am proud to share some of our significant accomplishments and outline several exciting projects that are beginning. Will County continues to prosper with steady population growth and many new construction projects. People are drawn to our region because it is a great place to live, work, raise a family and do business. Our communities are safe, our schools are high quality, and our business climate is friendly. County government is working diligently to maintain quality of life while growing the regional economy. The outlook remains very bright for our diverse communities. However, we must continue to actively prepare for our future and act responsibly as we face the challenges of growth. To address our current needs and those in the future, Will County government is in the midst of the largest capital campaign in our 182-year history. This is a very exciting time as we have hosted many ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings for new buildings over the last several years. Since conducting a comprehensive space needs assessment and master plan process nearly ten years ago, we have been taking many steps to consolidate the functions of county government, streamline operational costs, and provide services to our residents in a convenient and efficient manner. Many of these smaller projects laid the foundation for the large scale projects that are changing the landscape of Will County. In January, we opened the doors to our new state of the art Public Safety Complex on Laraway Road. This 33 million dollar, 86 thousand square foot facility houses many of the Sheriff’s functions that were previously spread over numerous locations. The ETSB’s administrative offices and the County’s consolidated 911 Dispatch center - also known as the Laraway Communication Center -- are also located here. The centralizing of these public safety offices onto one campus has been challenging, but will meet our needs well into the future. It should be noted this project was completed ahead of schedule which ultimately saved taxpayer dollars. Due to our sustainability efforts, Will County was awarded 63 thousand dollars from ComEd and Nicor in recognition of the energy-efficient design and construction of this complex. ComEd and Nicor officials recognized the use of renewable materials in the building’s roof, walls, doors, a reduced number of light fixtures, and an energy efficient gas boiler. These investments will yield operational cost savings to our taxpayers for years to come. We are making great progress on the new 210 million dollar county courthouse on the site of the former First Midwest Bank building. Considerable work has been done on this building which will be 10 stories and contain 38 courtrooms. This safe, efficient courthouse will accommodate our judicial needs for many years to come. We anticipate completing this building by the fall of 2020. We are working closely with our partners at the City of Joliet who see this new courthouse as another piece of the renaissance of downtown Joliet. There is much more to come in the downtown area with the reopening of Chicago Street and the new city plaza to be constructed on the site of the former State’s Attorney building at 121 N. Chicago Street. We are proud to be part of this renewal of our county seat. The next important capital project is a new County Health Department building. We are reviewing the capital and operational needs of this facility as we work towards construction of a new building. The current building is nearly 100 years old and has outlived its functional life. The conditions in the existing facility are not what our residents, nor our staff, deserve when serving the health care needs of Will County. Our Health Department plays a critical role in ensuring the public health of our county by providing immunizations for children, ensuring our local restaurants operate safely, and offering behavioral health services for adults. I am proud to report that the Health Department, led by Executive Director Sue Olenek and her team, has completed an inaugural, comprehensive Strategic Plan that will assist in leading the operations of this agency in the years ahead. This blueprint will guide plans for our future needs in designing a new building. As health care costs continue to rise, so does the need for these services for our residents. A new building will ensure these critical services will be offered in a safe, convenient manner for both our employees and residents. Building the facilities to provide services to residents is critical, but equally important is planning for the operational costs necessary to provide these vital services to the public. We are now implementing new IT systems that will increase efficiency of service delivery and improve customer service. For example - we recently hosted the formal launch of the new County finance system. This modern platform will improve our financial work by reducing manual processes, ensure accurate reporting, and support timely financial analysis. To support services in the new courthouse, we are in the process of selecting a case management system for our States Attorney, Public Defender and Probation departments. This system will transfer vital information and judicial cases electronically from law enforcement agencies to the County offices, which is a critical improvement. I want to thank the members of the Integrated Justice Committee chaired by my Chief of Staff Nick Palmer, which includes ICT Director Mike Shay, County Board member Judy Ogalla, staff from both the States Attorney and Public Defender’s office, and the other judicial leaders for their hard work throughout this long process. Another innovative technology previously implemented is streamlining the process for obtaining building permits and scheduling inspections in our Land Use department. The public portal enables people to apply, view and pay for building permits and schedule inspections from any computer or electronic device. As you can see from this chart, the number of permits issued increased each year with a nearly 50 percent increase in activity this year alone. We have also seen a steady increase in the number of inspections that are scheduled online. This technology has reduced the time it takes to obtain a building permit or inspection and is another great example of bringing government services to the people. As our county continues to grow we must consider our natural resources and how sustainability can be improved for future generations. Will County is a leader in encouraging green building and solar development practices for new projects. Our highly trained staff can review plans and ensure projects are properly developed and completed using high green and solar standards. In December, the county received a SolSmart Gold designation under the SunShot Initiative, a national effort to encourage solar power use in homes and businesses. A Solar Source page on our website offers educational materials and consumer protection resources to our residents and business owners. I invite all of you to take a look at the link on our website www.willcountyillinois.com <http://www.willcountyillinois.com> to learn more about this exciting new initiative. County government is always working to improve the quality of life for our residents. With our federal, state and local partners, we have made progress on redeveloping the Ridgewood and Fairmont neighborhoods. Since 2004, we have invested more than 8 million dollars to replace aging sewer and water systems in the Ridgewood area and connect them to the City of Joliet, using federal HUD dollars through the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant programs. We have leveraged more than 1 million in federal dollars to create a housing rehab program in this area. To date, more than 1.3 million dollars has been invested in the Fairmont Home Repair Assistance program, which is being administered by the Will County Center for Community Concerns. Significant improvements have been made to 17 homes and another 10 homes are expected to be completed by the end of 2018. Drainage problems that have affected this area for some time are being addressed with a total investment of an estimated six million dollars in this project. We have already expended over $1 million toward that goal which is expected to be completed by 2022. These substantial improvements are improving the quality of life for these residents and bringing new hope to these neighborhoods to encourage more economic development. As many of you may know, Will County is home to the North America’s largest inland port with an unprecedented growth in freight transportation. Will County is attractive to international freight companies because of our location and our skilled workforce. With this growth comes challenges and we are working to balance economic development success while preserving the quality of life for our residents. In this effort, the county has been an active participant in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency on Planning’s On To 2050 Plan. Last month, the agency hosted open houses across the Chicagoland area, including one in New Lenox, seeking input from residents on future regional projects. This study is just one of the many designed to address our challenges with growth and transportation. Our Community Friendly Freight Mobility Plan provides guidance for local freight policies and programs while also identifying high-priority freight projects. The Illinois Department of Transportation helped fund this comprehensive freight study which includes land use integration, workforce development, and community livability. We appreciate the financial and other support from the Will County Governmental League, the CED, CMAP, JADA, and the Illinois Realtors Association on this important regional study. This study was recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies with the Engineering Excellence Honor and Best in Category awards as an innovative and collaborative plan to address our transportation needs. This plan will guide future decisions about transportation infrastructure needs and investments in our county. I would like to personally thank Ann Schneider who has been leading this plan since its inception. Ann’s background in transportation and her expert knowledge of Will County has enabled her to bring many key players to the table for significant, regional transportation planning. The needs of I-80, an important East/West route that supports commerce and travel in our region, remains a critical priority for our county. We are actively engaged with stakeholders on all levels to address the safety and economic needs of this critical highway. We have received the attention of Illinois Tollway Chairman Schillerstrom, CMAP Executive Director Szabo, and IDOT Secretary Blankenhorn. This collaboration is encouraging real progress towards managing the safety and infrastructure concerns along I-80. We hope to have more positive news to report on these efforts soon. We have also received word that the Joliet Intermodal Transportation Master Plan grant application was approved by IDOT and will receive state funding for this effort. This study will focus on both road infrastructure and land use planning around the intermodal facilities in south Joliet and Elwood, an area that continues to see rapid development. We hope to formally launch this effort later this fall or early 2019. Our notable growth contributes to a stable work environment. Will County led the metro-Chicago region in the percentage of jobs added between June 2017 and June 2018. The number of jobs grew by 3.0 percent, or more than 8,000 jobs, during this time with new positions added mostly in wholesale trade, healthcare, and transportation/distribution/logistics industries. We attribute some of this success to the cooperative nature in the collar counties through the Chicago Regional Growth Corporation. This group works together to utilize the strengths of each community and assist the success of the entire metro region to compete with our peers around the country and the world. Key regional initiatives include coordinating development, growing industry clusters, connecting and building stronger networks, and creating a strong identity. Jim Roolf serves as the chairman of the Chicago Regional Growth Corporation Board of Directors and is a strong voice for Will County. Addressing the opioid epidemic in Will County is challenging. This past year most of the overdose deaths were attributed to fentanyl. Fentanyl looks like heroin but is 50 times stronger. A large part of our efforts this year have been reducing the barriers to treatment people with an opioid addiction are experiencing. These maps created by our GIS Department show the impact this epidemic is having on our county. Dr. Kathleen Burke, Director of Substance Use Initiatives, works collaboratively with the many agencies involved in helping those addicted to opioids. Because of her success, we received our third year of funding from the State of Illinois. Through this grant, Dr. Burke has trained more than 800 people to use Narcan and distributed 1,000 boxes of Narcan. Through the Will County Wellness program, 64 employees have received Narcan training. At our annual Hero/Helps Community Summit in March, 75 people received training. Through this expanded Narcan training, more than 70 lives have been saved. We have expanded our Safe Passage Network that includes Braidwood, Lockport, Mokena, Lemont, and Romeoville police departments. Individuals seeking treatment can contact these departments and be connected to the help they so desperately need. Through partnerships with these departments, Family Guidance Centers and AMT Counseling, we have successfully connected 50 people to treatment. Family Guidance Centers has introduced “warm hand off” in the Silver Cross Emergency Room which offers fast-track entry into treatment for overdose patients. Many of these people do not have insurance. Joliet Township has agreed to partner with the county and donated funds to help with the cost of treatment. As I close my State of the County address today, the next focus will be the FY 2019 budget recommendation I will present in September. This proposal continues our responsible approach of maintaining a strong financial base for our county. We still face significant challenges as a result of the State of Illinois’ financial troubles. We remain hopeful the State will continue to pass budgets that are balanced and adequately fund county and municipal government. We must continue to push for the full payment of the local distributive funds which are essential to maintain critical county services. The county share was reduced by $2.4 million in 2017. With these significant reductions in expected revenue, we are forced to make some difficult decisions regarding our operating expenses and investments. I will share more about the impacts on our county next month in my annual budget address. Despite the many challenges, I truly believe Will County remains a great place to live, work, raise a family and do business. Our future remains bright, but only if we all work together to achieve the ambitious plans we have set.
2. Presentation on Green Town Will County Conference Oct. 26, 2018
Ms. Samantha Bluemer stated good morning. Thank you Executive Walsh, wonderful State of the County. County Board members, we are here today to make you aware of an event that is upcoming on October 26 and we’re going to keep it brief so we don’t have slides here today, but you are all going to receive a personal invitation in your email tomorrow. It’s called a Green Town Conference. It is a branded, sustainability conference that travels across the Midwest. We talk about issues from energy efficiency to transportation, water quality, preservation, food and local food systems, and we also talk about health and the opioid crisis we face in our region. We’re going to be covering all of these areas. We have a great list of speakers and a wonderful list of sponsors, including the Will County Forest Preserve, Waste Management, Window World of Joliet (inaudible) we’ve had great support so we’re very excited to host this event. It will be all day at the Renaissance Center here in downtown Joliet. We do have a special component that is just for our elected officials to accommodate your busy schedules, and that’s from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the morning and Ms. Kathy Pecora is going to tell you a little bit about that breakfast.
Ms. Kathy Pecora stated good morning and one of the sponsors that you left out was Hero’s West Sports Bar. We would like to invite all of our elected officials, including our County Board members to please join us for the elected officials’ breakfast that will be held at the Renaissance Center, 2nd Floor, on the 26th of October, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. We are going to have renowned Chef (inaudible) prepare all locally grown and sourced meats and produce for the event. This will be a great opportunity because we know all our County Board members have their pulse on what is going on in their districts. You can interface with your municipal leaders within your districts and share common goals, opportunities and obstacles in a constructive way. For all of you out there saying, “I’m not an elected official but I would sure like to attend this breakfast,” sponsorships start at $500. Please consider sponsoring. You’ll have a seat at the table and you, too can interact with all of our elected officials to have up-to-date, immediate information on what’s going on throughout Will County. I hope you can attend.
Ms. Samantha Bluemer stated if you have any questions we’d be happy to answer those.
Member Brooks stated I have a questions. Ms. Samantha Bluemer or Ms. Kathy Pecora or our Will County Land Use having any presenters?
Ms. Samatha Bluemer stated yes there will be some staff presenters from Will County. We have presenters from several organizations in the area and I also want to mention that this event is absolutely happening in partnership with the city of Joliet, I left that out, very important piece. We’ll have speakers from the City, we’ll have speakers from...
Ms. Kathy Pecora stated we’re going to have some keynote speakers for the breakfast; former Mayor of Aurora Mr. Tom Weisner, speaking about planning throughout our region and also through the day, every one of the tracks that are going to be presented, will be led by a member of Will County. Health, food, recycling, solar, renewable energy, will have a lead for that track that is part of the core committee which is predominately members of the Will County staff.
XII. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - T. WEIGEL, CHAIR
Open Public Hearing for all Land Use Cases
RESULT: APPROVED [20 TO 0]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
AWAY: Rice
PLEASE BE ADVISED: ABSOLUTELY NO NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION WILL BE ALLOWED ONCE THIS LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED.
Executive Walsh stated this morning we have seven cases. Case ZC-18-029, ZC-18- 030, ZC-18-032, ZC-18-048, ZC-18-009, ZC-18-010 and ZC-18-011. The Public Hearing is open. We have one gentleman, Mr. Michael Martin is here to just answer any question that comes out of these cases. Anybody from the public wishing to speak on these zoning cases?
Close Public Hearing for all Land Use Cases
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
1. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-18-029, Eugene Jarvis, Owner of Record, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., Jason Bolling, GreenbergFarrow; Agent, Requesting (S-18-012) Special Use Permit for a Major Public Utility, a Solar Farm, for PIN #23-15-34-400-002-0000, in Crete Township, Commonly Known as Vacant Land on East Goodenow Road, Beecher, IL
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 4-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/11 Conditions
LUD: 7-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/11 Conditions
2. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-18-030, Eugene Jarvis, Owner of Record, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., Jason Bolling, GreenbergFarrow; Agent, Requesting (S-18-013) Special Use Permit for a Major Public Utility, a Solar Farm, for PIN #23-15-35-300-001-0000, in Crete Township, Commonly Known as Vacant Land on East Goodenow Road, Beecher, IL
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 4-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/11 Conditions
LUD: 7-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/11 Conditions
3. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended, for Zoning Case ZC-18-032, Mark Eugenides, Owner of Record, Jason Bolling, GreenbergFarrow, Agent, Requesting (S-18-014) Special Use Permit for a Solar Farm, for PIN #13-19-14-100-005-0000, in Wilton Township, Commonly Known as Vacant Property on South Elevator Road, Manhattan, IL
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 4-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/10 Conditions
LUD: Tabled to Sept. 11, 2018 meeting
4. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-18-048, Village of Peotone, Owners of Record, Michael Marrs, Attorney, Requesting (S-18-019) Special Use Permit for Major Public Utility, a Public Works Facility, for PIN #17- 20-25-300-022-0000, in Peotone Township, Commonly Known as 31831 S. Rathje Road, Peotone, IL
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 4-0 Appr SUP for Public Works Facility
LUD: 7-0 Appr SUP for Public Works Facility
5. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended Zoning Case ZC-18-009, Richard E. McHugh Declaration of Trust, Owner of Record; Richard T. McHugh, Terrence R. McHugh, Brien J. McHugh, and Michael J. McHugh Revocable Trust each 25% Beneficiaries Agent: Michael Borkowski, Community Power Group, LLC, Requesting a (S-18-003) Special Use Permit for a Solar Farm, for Pin #14-12-35- 300-002-0000, in Manhattan Township, Commonly Known as Vacant property on S. Kankakee Street, Manhattan, IL - Added
Member Weigel stated I'd like to mention at committee we approved 14 conditions; however, the resolution in your packet has 13 conditions. They were consolidated with the same information that we approved at our committee. The State's Attorney said that we do not have to amend our resolution, so I make a motion for approval.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Denise E. Winfrey, District 8 (D - Joliet) A
YES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 6-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/12 Conditions
LUD: 7-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/13 Conditions; Amended Condition #9
6. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-18-010, Louis J. Sloan, Owner of Record, Michael Borkowski , Community Power Group, LLC., Agent, requesting (S-18-004) Special use permit for a solar farm, for Pin # part of 21-14-32-400-004-0000 tracts 10, 11, 12, in Monee Township, commonly known as north east corner of IL-50 and West Offner Road - Added
Member Weigel stated this also was consolidated into 13 conditions.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 5-1 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/12 Conditions
LUD: 7-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/13 Conditions; Amended Condition #9
7. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for zoning case ZC-18-011. First Midwest Bank Trust #16851, Owner of Record; Vickie White and Louis Dodd, each 50% beneficiaries, Michael Borkowski, Community Power Group, LLC., Agent, requesting (S-18-005) Special use permit for a solar farm,for Pin # 22-22- 21-400-002-0000 and 22-22-22-300-002-0000, in Washington Township, commonly known as 30913 D. Dixie Highway and vacant property on east Corning Road, Beecher, IL - Added
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
PZC: 4-2 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/12 Conditions
LUD: 7-0 Appr SUP for Solar Farm w/13 Conditions; Amended Condition #9
XIII. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
1. 18-221 Amending Sections 155-7.30 and 155-8.60(D)(11) of the Will County Zoning Ordinance – Agritourism – Rural Events - To Be Heard Aug, 14, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Denise E. Winfrey, District 8 (D - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
2. 18-222 Amending Sections 155-7.30, 155-9.280(B) and 155-18.20(C) of the Will County Zoning Ordinance – Wineries, Craft Brewing and Distilling - To Be Heard Aug, 14, 2018
Member Weigel stated we revised this to not make it necessary to have a tour in order to have product sales and a tasting room.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Will County Planning and Zoning Commission
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
3. 18-223 Amending Sections 150.002(D) and 150.011(D)(1) of the Will County
Building Code – Expired Permits - To Be Heard Aug, 14, 2018
Member Weigel stated we have been working on this for the last year and a half and we'd come up with an ordinance change that says you're not allowed to get a building permit unless you close out all other previous building permits.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Will County Land Use & Development Committee
MOVER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
SECONDER: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Next Land Use & Development Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 11, 2018 @ 10:30 a.m.
XIV. FINANCE COMMITTEE - M. FRICILONE, CHAIR
Member Fricilone stated good morning Will County.
1. Monthly Financial Reports to be Placed on File
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
2. 18-224 Designating First Secure Community Bank of Joliet as a County
Depository
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Annette Parker, District 9 (R - Crest Hill)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
3. 18-225 Authorizing County Executive to Execute Necessary Documents for
Delinquent Tax Program
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Beth Rice, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Next Finance Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 4, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
XV. PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - D. GOULD, CHAIR
Member Gould stated good morning Executive Walsh and fellow County Board members.
1. 18-226 Amending the Will County Code Relative to Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in County Rights-of-Way
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
SECONDER: Suzanne Hart, District 11 (R - Naperville)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
2. 18-227 Authorizing Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Right-of- Way Acquisition Services (Review Appraisals) with Jay M. Heap and Associates, LTD for Several Parcels of Property along Laraway Road (CH 74) from Cedar Road (CH 4) to Stonebridge Drive, County Board District #12
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
SECONDER: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
3. 18-228 Authorizing the Appropriation of MFT Funds ($80,000.00) for Right-of- Way Acquisition Services (Review Appraisals) by County Under the IL Highway Code for Several Parcels of Property along Laraway Road (CH 74) from Cedar Road (CH 4) to Stonebridge Drive, County Board District #12
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
SECONDER: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
4. 18-229 Authorizing Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Design Engineering Services (Phase II) with Ciorba Group, Inc. on 80th Avenue (CH 83) from the 191st Street (CH 84) North to 183rd Street, Section 06-00122-16-FP, County Board District #2 and #12
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
SECONDER: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
5. 18-230 Authorizing Approval of Supplemental Professional Services Agreement for Design Engineering Services (Phase II) with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. on Bell Road (CH 16) at the Intersection of 143rd Street (CH 37) Section 12- 00147-11-CH, County Board District #7
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
SECONDER: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Next Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 4, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.
XVI. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE - D. BENNEFIELD, CHAIR
Member Bennefield stated good morning Executive Walsh, good morning County Board members.
1. 18-231 Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Application & Allocation of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and Authorizing Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Joliet - To Be Distributed
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darren Bennefield, District 5 (R - Aurora)
SECONDER: Ray Tuminello, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Member Bennefield stated just one other item I would like to mention this morning. The CASA of Will County has been selected as a State Farm neighborhood assist top 200 finalist.. So help us to win a $25,000 grant so that we can provide more programs and services for abused and neglected children in our community. As you know, recently, County Board staff sent out an email encouraging us to vote for CASA beginning today until August 24 to make our neighborhood a safer and more loving place for children. You can vote 10 times a day from August 15 to the 24 to get CASA of Will County to be one of the top 40 non profits in the nation and also to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm neighborhood assist. I just want to say that I have already voted; it's very easy. You can fill out the form and make your 10 votes all at one time, so please contact your County Board if you would like additional information and please support CASA. Next Judicial Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 4, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.
XVII. PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE - J. OGALLA, CHAIR
Member Gould stated thank you Executive Walsh. Member Ogalla unfortunately had to attend a funeral this morning
1. 18-232 Renewing Contract for Diabetic Supplies for Sunny Hill Nursing Home
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
SECONDER: Laurie Summers, District 1 (D - Crete)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Next Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 6, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.
XVIII. LEGISLATIVE & POLICY COMMITTEE - S. HART, CHAIR
Member Hart stated good morning, thank you Executive Walsh. We did not meet this month. There's really nothing being an election year and everything else going on for the summer, it is that time of year. It's also that time of year where we're going to talk about next year's initiatives and priorities. We have our Federal lobbyist that are coming in town that will be attending September 11 and as well as our state lobbyist. I've asked already and just another reminder, I can't emphasize on this enough, to please attend, all of our department heads on September 11 for our next meeting so we can go over the different priorities and as well as I'm going to start sending out from organizations that they belong to of what their priorities are. So I'm just really asking everyone to kind of go through, as well as County Board members, to go through the different bills that have gone in the past and the legislation that hopefully comes here in the future. Next Legislative & Policy Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 11, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.
XIX. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - R. TUMINELLO, CHAIR
Member Tuminello stated good morning Executive Walsh, County Board members. There are no resolutions to be voted on this morning; however, in your packet there is a Capital Improvement's Project Summary from (inaudible) in your packet, so you can get updated on where we're at with all the capital projects that are going on; feel free to read that.
1. Update on Capital Improvements Projects
2. Will County Capital Improvements Project Summary August 16, 2018
Next Capital Improvements Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 4, 2018 @ 11:00 a.m.
XX. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - J. MOUSTIS, CHAIR
Member Moustis stated good morning Executive Walsh, good morning County Board members.
1. 18-233 Authorizing County Executive to Execute Lease Agreement for Pitney Bowes Mail Management System
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
2. 18-234 Authorizing the County Executive to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Homer Glen and the County of Will for a One- Day Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event for Fall 2018
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Beth Rice, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
3. 18-235 Authorizing the Execution of a Home Investment Partnership (HOME)
Program Consortium Agreement
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Herbert Brooks Jr., District 8 (D - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
4. 18-236 Replacement Hire for Supervisor of Assessments Office
Member Moustis stated at the request of the Supervisor of Assessments I make a motion to remove 18-236.
RESULT: WITHDRAWN [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Herbert Brooks Jr., District 8 (D - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
5. 18-237 Replacement Hire for Emergency Management Agency
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Beth Rice, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
6. 18-238 Replacement Hires for the County Executive Maintenance Department
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Mark Ferry, District 13 (D - Plainfield)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
7. 18-239 Replacement Hires for LCC 9-1-1 - Selection in Progress
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
Next Executive Committee Meeting is Scheduled for September 6, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
XXI. APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1. August 2018 Appointments to Boards and Commissions
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Moustis, Speaker, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Herbert Brooks Jr., District 8 (D - Joliet)
AYES: Summers, Moustis, Moran, Rice, Harris, Bennefield, Fritz, Gould, Militello, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Winfrey, Parker, Staley-Ferry, Dollinger, Marcum, Hart, Tuminello, Weigel, Ferry
ABSENT: Ogalla, Singer, Traynere, Maher, Kraulidis
XXII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Violet Lalicon-Radwill expressed her concerns with regard to various statements made by her home repair contractor.
XXIII. COMMENTS BY COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS
Member Dollinger stated thank you Executive Walsh. I'd like to just bring to the attention of the County Board that our public health meeting this month we had the pleasure of having (inaudible) some and speak to us about the MAP initiative and each of you received a profile for your district and I just want to make sure that you are aware that profiles are also available in a PDF form from the minutes, from the Public Health Department meeting that we had this last month in August. It's great information for you to see about the health of your district, along with looking at the other districts to see what's happening in the other districts and see how you might compare. I also think it's a great way for you to look and see maybe some initiatives you can bring in to your district. So I just really want to thank our Will County Health Department and the people in that office there and also people on the MAP initiative for all the hard work that they did. Thank you.
XXIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER, MINORITY LEADER AND COUNTY
BOARD SPEAKER
Announcements by the County Board Majority Leader, Chuck Maher
Member Fricilone stated I want to say get well to Member Maher. He's recuperating from hip surgery. As I said up at the podium, I want to mention about Men Who Cook, again. I know many of you, probably all of you, have attended in the past. This is an important year because we're changing venues. You know what happens when you change venues and you change dates...people get all out of sorts and it kind of throws them off. We had to move the venue because we couldn't accommodate the crowds anymore. We're up to 1,000 people last week and we didn't have enough parking and we started to run out of room to cram people into that building. This year, Chicagoland Speedway has done a nice job allowing us to use their venue. There's plenty of parking, it's going to be a little bit more open, we'll hopefully even have some more cooks. But what is important is the date changed as well...we're going to be in the fall, so it's September 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Go online at www.menwhocook.info and you can buy your tickets right there. I would appreciate all the Board members who show up and I'm sure we'll see most of you there. Lastly, I'd like to say over the last 2 1/2 months when I leave for work in the morning at 7:15 a.m. the drive is nice, kind of quiet, there might be one or two people walking their dogs. Just in the last couple of days the school busses are out and there's kids everywhere in packs of five, six and seven. So if you can just slow down in the mornings and evenings when the kids are out. They're kind of getting familiar with where their bus route is too, so they might be a little lost, so make sure you are aware of that. Thanks.
Announcements by the County Board Minority Leader, Herbert Brooks, Jr.
Member Brooks stated thank you so much. Good morning Executive Walsh, County Board members. Let me begin with a thank you to Waste Management and Mr. Dale Hoekstra. Not only am I grateful for the contributions that Waste Management makes to our Will County but also to my District 8. It's gone a long way to help a lot of non for profit agencies. Once again, I just can't thank Mr. Dale Hoekstra and Waste Management enough for the contributions they have made to my District. Also, Executive Walsh I want to thank you once again for your speech. One of the things I always look at is kind of like a sermon on Sunday. I think about the first sentence and then I may not remember the rest of it, but yours I did because not like church, but you started out with a bright future, and that was one of the first things that you said and I do appreciate that. Although you concluded with some challenges that we have with the state of Illinois, you did remind us of how great this Board and you and the Capital Improvement projects that are going on, and the wonderful job, that together, we are making here in Will County. So thank you for that speech. I want to thank everybody here on this County level and last week as I sat in this chair during the Forest Preserve Commissioners and I did thank our President and Forest Preserve Members for all of the kind words and cards. My mom passed away in Wisconsin last month. I had to miss the meeting here but I also wanted to come to the County level to thank you, the Countywide, and all the Board members for all the wonderful remarks, flowers, cards that I've gotten during the time of my mother's passing. Thank you all so much. Also just want to remind you...Member Fricilone mentioned about back-to-school. One of the things, Member Fricilone, I want to share with you, that we do here in the city of Joliet...school starts back on Monday (inaudible) there's so many organizations partnering up and there's a group of men I will be joining on Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. at Washington Jr. High School in Joliet because what we do is as a group of men coming together, and we escort young people to school that day. We're trying to increase the enrollment numbers and get our young people out. I will be at Washington Jr. High School at 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning the 20th if anybody wants to join me. That is something we do to welcome our young people back into our grade school. The wonderful organization started about three years ago. Lastly, I certainly want to wish my colleague, Member Maher, a speedy recovery. I hope he gets well soon and comes back. Thank you all and thank you for the remarks and God bless you all.
Announcements by the County Board Speaker, James Moustis
Member Moustis stated the first comment I'd like to make, the NTSAD Day of Hope. I'd ask everyone to support that; Mr. Jeff Ronaldson has two daughters that have this condition and Mr. Jeff Ronaldson is one of us and I ask everyone to support Mr. Jeff Ronaldson and his family and the organization and continue to find a cure for this terrible genetic disorder. Moving on, I don't know why Executive Walsh I seemed to enjoy your presentation more this year than I have in the past. Maybe that's because we really have accomplished a lot in a fairly short period of time...our Capital initiatives to make government more efficient, make our streets safer, to make our community healthier. Really I think there's tremendous Capital Investments for the public. The other thing I'm particularly proud of, I think the County should be proud of, is our friendly freight study. We say friendly because even though we have many participants, it really was an initiative by the County, primarily funded by the County. Once we started it, others said, "Hey, this is a great initiative." They got on board and I would say the (inaudible) was right there with us too right in the front end of this. I think that we can be particularly proud of that study because it's going to lessen the impact as Executive Walsh said. We're all for good paying jobs, economic development, economic opportunity. But we don't do that at any cost. We have to look at how it impacts our communities and that's what this freight study does, so I'm particularly proud of that. So now I'll tell you that I'm particularly proud of all of you. It all kind of starts here. We may pass that administrative stuff up, but remember it all kind of starts here and the funding starts here and we have a great team to move things forward. Certainly Ms. Ann Schneider was one of the recommendations from the Executive's office, turned out to be a great consultant and partner for us in those initiatives so I'm particularly proud this year of everything we were able to accomplish and let's keep it up. I think a lot of that occurs because even though we could have some differences on the Board, we pretty much work in unison to bring the peoples' agenda forward, so thank you all.
XXV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XXVI. ADJOURN TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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