Will County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met May 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 8:33 AM by Chair Joe VanDuyne.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Winfrey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Judy Ogalla | District 1 (R - Monee) | Late | |
| Kenneth E. Harris | President | Present | |
| Steve Balich | District 7 (R - Homer Glen) | Present | |
| Mike Fricilone | District 7 (R - Homer Glen) | Present | |
| Jim Moustis | District 2 (R - Frankfort) | Present | |
| Jacqueline Traynere | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Tom Weigel | District 12 (R - New Lenox) | Absent | |
| Denise E. Winfrey | Speaker, District 8 (D - Joliet) | Present | |
| Gloria Dollinger | District 10 (R - Joliet) | Present | |
| Tyler Marcum | Treasurer | Present | |
| Amanda Koch | Vice President | Present | |
| Meta Mueller | District 5 (D - Aurora) | Present | |
| Joe VanDuyne | Chair | Present | |
| Rachel Ventura | District 9 (D - Joliet) | Present | |
| Mimi Cowan | Secretary | Present | |
| Margaret Tyson | District 3 (D - Bolingbrook) | Present |
1. Minutes of March 12, 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
2. Executive Session of March 12, 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Denise E. Winfrey, Speaker, District 8 (D - Joliet)
SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
E. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Award of Contract in the Amount of $103,860.02 to Knight E/A for Engineering Design Services for the Lake Chaminwood Phase II Improvement Project.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Jim Moustis, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
2. Award of Contract in the Amount of $254,285.32 to TERRA Engineering for Engineering Services for the Plum Creek Greenway Trail - Phase III
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)
SECONDER: Denise E. Winfrey, Speaker, District 8 (D - Joliet)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
3. Award of Contract in the Amount of $615,526.47 for Construction Oversight Services - Veterans Memorial Trail - Spring Creek Greenway Trail to 159th Street
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
4. Award of Contract in the Amount of $99,940.00 to P.T. Ferro Construction Company of Joliet, Illinois for the Isle a la Cache Improvement Project
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)
SECONDER: Steve Balich, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
5. Award of Contract in the Amount of $80,000 to Taylor Studios for Isle a la Cache Museum - Native American Longhouse Exhibits
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
6. Award of Contract in the Amount of $45,000.00 to UNI-MAX Management Corporation for the Janitorial Services at Sugar Creek Administration Center, Operations & Law Enforcement Facility, Isle a la Cache Museum, and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Commissioner Fricilone asked if anything special protocols will be added due to the Covid-19 Virus, Chief Operating Officer Schultz responded the District has asked UNIMAX to follow the CDC guidelines as they are amended, which they have agreed to do.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Jim Moustis, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Jacqueline Traynere, Vice Chair
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
7. Award of Contract in the Amount of $109,000.00 to Complete Construction Resources of Chicago Heights, Illinois for Plum Creek Nature Center Improvements.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
8. Proposed Discount for Annual Dog Park Permit Customers
Commissioner Ventura asked if the Executive Order from Governor Pritzker continues beyond May 30, 2020 and well in 2020 will there be a refund for permits. Chief Operating Schultz responded there would be a discount on next years permit, not this years for those who purchased permits for the year 2020.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Jim Moustis, District 2 (R - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Margaret Tyson, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
9. Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 - Patrol Officers
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
TO: Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
MOVER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)
SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No closed session occurred on May 6, 2020.
H. REPORTS
1. Quarterly Capital Project Status Report (January 1 – March 31, 2020)
2. Quarterly Vandalism & Fly Dumping Report
3. Quarterly Ordinance Ticket and Arrest Reports
4. Contract Awards for Restoration Activities at Fiddyment Creek Preserve and
Dragonfly and Damselfly Survey at Braidwood Sands Area
5. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 8:30 AM at the Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet
I. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
No comments were received.
J. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS
Chief Financial Officer Pehle gave some highlights of the Covid-19 and Stay at Home Order Budget Impact and Review Report from the Finance Committee Agenda to the Operations Committee.
Commissioner Ventura asked Chief Operating Officer Schultz about opening up campgrounds for the season, Schultz replied, unfortunately the District will not be opening the campgrounds at this stage. Schultz explained to maintain the well sites as well as keeping the restrooms clean and safe to use would be difficult. The District is going to keep them close until we get more guidance from Illinois Public Health and the State of Illinois.
Commissioner Tuminello inquired about the changing stages and how it will affect the
Forest Preserve. Chief Operating Officer Schultz discussed the Forest Preserve District operational reopening plan and will be including a copy on the Board Agenda for further discussion.
K. ADJOURNMENT
1. Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 AM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gloria Dollinger, District 10 (R - Joliet)
SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)
AYES: Ogalla, Harris, Balich, Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Winfrey, Dollinger, Marcum, Koch, Mueller, VanDuyne, Ventura, Cowan, Tyson
ABSENT: Weigel
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