Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met September 13.
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
Vice President Parker 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: Susan Lafferty, Southtown Star: Nick Reiher, Farmers Weekly.
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) Absent
Suzanne Hart President Present
Charles E. Maher District 11 (R - Naperville) Absent
Donald A. Moran District 3 (D - Romeoville) Absent
Jim Moustis Treasurer Absent
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) Present
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 Certifcate of Mailing and Certifcate of Publication on File.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
Seconder: Beth Rice, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
G. Approval Of Minutes
1. Minutes of August 9, 2018
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Debbie Militello, District 6 (R - Channahon)
Seconder: Beth Rice, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
H. Treasurer's Report
1. Monthly Financial Statement
Result: Approved [19 To 0]
Mover: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
Seconder: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
Away: Staley-Ferry
I. Petitions From The Public
President Hart entertained petitions from the public. There were none.
J. Finance Committee - Weigel
K. Schedule Of Bills
1. Schedule of Bills
Result: Approved [19 To 0]
Mover: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
Seconder: Annette Parker, Vice President
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
Away: Staley-Ferry
L. Business
1. Approval of Resolution No. 18-09 Authorizing the Execution of a Quit Claim Deed by the Forest Preserve to the City of Lockport for a portion of PIN 11-04-22-300-010- 0000 and authorization for the President, Secretary, Attorney, and Chief Operating Officer to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate such settlement.
Result: Approved [19 To 0]
Mover: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
Seconder: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
Away: Staley-Ferry
2. Approval of Resolution No. 18–10 Accepting the Donation of a 30 (+/-) acre parcel adjacent to Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve.
Result: Approved [19 To 0]
Mover: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
Away: Staley-Ferry
M. Reports
1. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, October 3, 2018 immediately following the Operations meeting but no earlier than 8:45 AM.
N. Operations Committee - Bennefield
O. Business
1. Award of Contract in the Amount of $402,784.70 to “D” Construction Inc. for Burville Road Access Trail Improvements.
Result: Approved [19 To 0]
Mover: Darren Bennefield, District 5 (R - Aurora)
Seconder: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
Away: Staley-Ferry
2. Approval of Resolution No. 18-07 Authorizing the Local Agency Amendment #1 for Federal Participation with IDOT related to Phase II Engineering Services of the Veterans Memorial Trail - 127th Street to Route 6.
Result: Approved [19 To 0]
Mover: Darren Bennefield, District 5 (R - Aurora)
Seconder: Tim Kraulidis, District 13 (R -Joliet)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
Away: Staley-Ferry
3. Approval of Resolution 18-08 Authorizing New Deed Restrictions required by FEMA on Forest Preserve Tract 571, located in Moeller Woods.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Darren Bennefield, District 5 (R - Aurora)
Seconder: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
4. Approval of Resolution No. 18-11 Authorizing the Submission of an Illinois Special Wildlife Grant Application for Braidwood Sands Area Land Management.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Darren Bennefield, District 5 (R - Aurora)
Seconder: Debbie Militello, District 6 (R - Channahon)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
P. Reports
1. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:30 am.
Q. Ad Hoc Rules Committee - Brooks
R. Business - None
S. Reports
1. Next Meeting Date - TBD
T. Executive Session
No closed session occurred on September 13, 2018.
U. Comments By Public
No comments were received.
V. Comments By Chief Operating Officer And Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer Schultz presented the Fall 2018 Forest Preserve Calendar of Events and welcomed back the "Woods Walk" program.
Commissioner Rice inquired if there was any kind of tracking of the Woods Walk program? Schultz responded the program is tracked by how many of the booklets are handed out and how many are turned back in after the program is completed.
Commissioner Summers also noted a personal story and appreciation for the staff and programs at the Plum Creek Nature Center.
W. Appointments/Comments By President
1. Recommendation to Hire a Natural Resource Management Crew Leader & Volunteer Liaison
President Hart made a recommendation to hire, Barbara Sherwood as a Natural Resource Management Crew Leader & Volunteer Liaison. This is a replacement hire and this position is critical for the Planning and Development operations.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
Seconder: Annette Parker, Vice President
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
X. Presentation Of Awards
Y. Adjournment
1. Meeting was adjourned at 9:46 am
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Tim Kraulidis, District 13 (R -Joliet)
Seconder: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
Ayes: Ogalla, Harris, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Ferry, Hart, Rice, Traynere, Weigel, Winfrey, Bennefield, Militello, Staley-Ferry, Parker, Fritz, Dollinger, Kraulidis, Marcum, Summers
Absent: Fricilone, Maher, Moran, Moustis, Singer, Tuminello
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