Will County Board met May 19

By Philip Gonzales

Sep 7, 2022

Will County Board met May 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Executive Bertino-Tarrant called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Member Balich led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. INVOCATION

Minister Silbano Garcia from Cherry Hill Church of Christ led the invocation.

IV. ROLL CALL

Attendee Name

Title

Status

Arrived

Sherry Newquist

District 1 (D - Steger)

Present

Judy Ogalla

District 1 (R - Monee)

Present

Amanda Koch

District 2 (D - Frankfort)

Present

Jim Moustis

District 2 (R - Frankfort)

Present

Raquel M. Mitchell

District 3 (R - Bolingbrook)

Present

Margaret Tyson

District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)

Present

Saud Gazanfer

District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

Present

Jacqueline Traynere

District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

Present

Gretchen Fritz

District 5 (R - Plainfield)

Absent

Meta Mueller

District 5 (D - Aurora)

Present

Donald Gould

District 6 (R - Shorewood)

Present

Joe VanDuyne

District 6 (D - Wilmington)

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)

Absent

Annette Parker

District 9 (R - Crest Hill)

Present

Rachel Ventura

District 9 (D - Joliet)

Present

Natalie Coleman

District 10 (D - Plainfield)

Present

Tyler Marcum

District 10 (D - Joliet)

Present

Julie Berkowicz

District 11 (R - Naperville)

Present

Mimi Cowan

Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

Present

Frankie Pretzel

District 12 (R - New Lenox)

Present

Tom Weigel

District 12 (R - New Lenox)

Present

Mica Freeman

District 13 (D - Plainfield)

Present

Debbie Kraulidis

District 13 (R - Joliet)

Present

V. DECLARING QUORUM PRESENT

VI. MOTION TO PLACE ON FILE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)

SECONDER: Amanda Koch, District 2 (D - Frankfort)

AYES: Newquist, Ogalla, Koch, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Ventura, Coleman, Marcum, Berkowicz, Cowan, Pretzel, Weigel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Will County Board - Recessed Meeting - Apr 21, 2022 9:30 AM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Margaret Tyson, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MEDIA PRESENT Elected Officials present: County Executive, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant; County Clerk, Lauren Staley Ferry; Coroner, Laurie Summers; Auditor, Duffy Blackburn; Recorder of Deeds, Karen Stukel; Treasurer, Tim Brophy

Media present: Alex Ortiz, Herald News

IX. HONORARY RESOLUTIONS / PROCLAMATIONS

1. Check Presentation by PACE

Ms. Melinda Metzger and Mr. Rick Kwasneski accepted the check at the podium.

Mr. Rick Kwasneski stated thank you very much for having us here today. I hope all of you remember back in October we were here for our budget presentation, and talked a little bit about some things we were going to try to do and move forward with. One of them was to give you guys $200,000 to assist you with your (inaudible) you talked about doing. We're here today to deliver that check. Also, we have our first electric bus out in the front, we're very excited about that. We've got 20 more coming in the beginning of next year, so you'll start seeing those circulating a little bit. Also out front was one of our (inaudible) busses into service in Will County with our contractor as well. On behalf of myself, Mr. Roger Claar, and the Will County Pace Board and Ms. Melinda Metzger, we would like to present to you guys a $200,000 check to help you with that paratransit system.

2. Recognizing May as National Preservation Month

Member Parker read the proclamation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Annette Parker, District 9 (R - Crest Hill)

SECONDER: Debbie Kraulidis, District 13 (R - Joliet)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

3. Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month

Member Ventura read the proclamation.

Ms. Teena Mackey from NAMI stated good morning. We are very appreciative of the proclamation and the acknowledgement of our services. The diagnosis of mental illness often occurs after years of struggle. We know that the average time between the emerging signs and symptoms of mental illness and an efficient, effective treatment plan is often 10 years. The stigma of mental illness is still so pervasive in our community that people often resist reaching out. Even families who are eager to support loved ones sometimes feel they are not able to reach out for support. At NAMI Will-Grundy, we educate in order to reduce that stigma. We advocate to seek better services and improve services for individuals for their family. We provide peer support groups for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and their families. We are a volunteer organization and there are no fee surcharges for our services. Again, we are very grateful for the proclamation that was read here today. We provided you with a brochure with some of our information, and there's a website there with more information. Again, thank you very much for having us here this morning.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Judy Ogalla, District 1 (R - Monee)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

4. Recognizing June as National Pride Month

Member Mueller read the proclamation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

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

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

X. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

XI. OLD BUSINESS

Status of April 21,2022 Resolutions/Ordinances

XII. NEW BUSINESS

XIII. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - T. MARCUM, CHAIR

Member Marcum stated good morning everybody.

Open Public Hearing for all Land Use Cases

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

PLEASE BE ADVISED: ABSOLUTELY NO NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION WILL BE ALLOWED ONCE THIS LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED.

Mr. Tomas Dilorenzo stated if anyone has any questions for regarding Case ZC-21- 107, I am here to answer questions.

Ms. Lynn Ingram expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Dr. Tony DeJoseph expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Dr. Vicki Abbinante expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Justin Abbinante expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Marie Abbinante expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Dr. Michael Fisher expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Stephen Bartolone expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Jacob Cruz expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Matthew McCullough expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

(Inaudible) expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Maryann Lieggi expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Michael Cervantez expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Dennis Karr expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. George Chandler expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Brook Melvin expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Tom Moore expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Joseph Mottola expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

James expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Daniel Ingram expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Anthony Madonia expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

(Inaudible) expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

(Inaudible) expressed his concern for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Angela McClelland expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Thomas M. (inaudible) expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Paul Hempel expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Michael (Inaudible) expressed his support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Connie (Inaudible) expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Katie Hollingsworth expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. (Inaudible) expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Christina Powers expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Guillermina Kaura expressed her support for the Existential Counselors Society Rehabilitation Center.

Member Cowan read emails into the record.

Close Public Hearing for all Land Use Cases

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

SECONDER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

Motion to Remove the Table

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

1. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-22-007, CT Land Trust No. 8002382413 u/t/a/d/ 12/10/19, Owner of Record; (Bipin Sharma, 100% Beneficiary) and Dr. Bipin Sharma, Agent, Requesting (M-22-005) Zoning Map Amendment from C-4 to R-2 for PIN #30-07-28-402-003-0000, Located in Joliet Township, Commonly Known as 2019 Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, County Board District #8 - Tabled at May 19, 2022 County Board Meeting

Member Ventura stated I watched and listened carefully to those who spoke. Why is it so hard for us hear people's testimonies, their experiences and their loss. But there are successes too; very powerful stories. The repetition, not just here in this room, and those of us that field these phone calls. The love and empathy and hope that you have shared is powerful too. The truth is we do not have enough treatment centers in Will County or in the United States. We do not have enough (inaudible) accessible to all. Our society focuses too much on money and status and (inaudible). This is such an amazing opportunity for Will County to be a part of the solution, to put people first. I want to thank everyone who shared. Your story is brave and courageous. My family has similar stories that I will spare today. I see you and I feel you. I have questions for my colleagues. Have you ever fielded a phone call from a constituent who says, "My father is addicted to opioids and I need help and what do I do?" If you have received this phone call you've talked to Dr. Kathleen Burke, or some of the others like NAMI and Stepping Stones, and after researching the few places individuals can go, mostly with insurance, did you then follow up with that constituent to see if they were placed in a facility and did they get the help they needed? I have to field too many of these calls and have talked to too many residents who are struggling, their family members are struggling. I have spoken to the homeless and I have spoken to people who have lost their loved ones. For anyone in this room who has taken those phone calls and spoken to those residents, you know that our resources are not enough. The real question is, do you want people with addictions living on our streets, in our shelters, in our jails, and in our hospitals, or do you want them in recovery working jobs, buying homes and spending time with their families? One robs from our community and the other helps to invest in it. Therefore, I am proud to vote "yes" and encourage every Board member in this room to vote "yes." Thank you.

Member Brooks stated good afternoon Executive Bertino-Tarrant and ladies and gentleman. As many of you know, this facility is located in my district. I want you to know that my office is one half mile north of where this facility is located. I have been a pastor for over 32 years, and have dedicated my life to a lot of things that have been spoken about today. However, I must let you know that not only was I inundated with calls, emails, and a letter that was held up, and in fact, someone chose to put it on my car, and tried to pass it out in my church. The reason why I turned my microphone on is because when I met Dr. Sharma, not only did I see his vision, but I met a friend and I admire what he wants to do. I also want to let you know that I serve on the Board of Directors of Stepping Stones and he and I have some of the same passions. However, I must let you all know the reason why I am going to abstain on this vote today, because I do feel the passion of everybody that came here today, and I also recognize and hear the voices of those I represent. Lastly, there are many recovery groups and rehabs that meet at my church. Tomorrow they are having a mini convention at my church and selling a fish dinner. What do I get out of that? I get money raised to help many people like the testimonies today. Thank you and that's why I will be voting "abstain."

Speaker Cowan stated I want to apologize for reading the Public Comment quickly. We have Board members that need to leave and want an opportunity to vote on that. For any Board member who has comments, I don't think we're changing anyone's mind right now so we need to get to this vote. If you're willing to hold your comment to the end that would be awesome.

Executive Bertino-Tarrant stated they should be able to speak before they take the vote.

Member Coleman stated some of my colleagues on the Board support legalizing cannabis. I absolutely hate it. I hate it as much as I hate alcohol abuse, drug abuse, I hate it all. I feel for all of you who came up here. I want to also say I understand the issues the neighborhood has. I want one in every neighborhood, but one in every neighborhood. The issue with this neighborhood is that they have three.

RESULT: APPROVED [21 TO 0]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

AYES: Newquist, Ogalla, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Parker, Ventura, Marcum, Berkowicz, Cowan, Pretzel, Weigel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSTAIN: Brooks Jr., Coleman

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

PZC: 7-0 Appr Map Amendment from C-4 to R-2

PZC: 7-0 Appr SUP for Halfway House (In-Patient Rehabilitation Facility) w/3 Conditions

2. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-22-007, CT Land Trust No. 8002382413 u/t/a/d/ 12/10/19, Owner of Record; (Bipin Sharma, 100% Beneficiary) and Dr. Bipin Sharma, Agent, Requesting (S-22-005) Special Use Permit for a Halfway House (In -Patient Rehabilitation Facility), for PIN #30- 07-28-402-003-0000, Located in Joliet Township, Commonly Known as 2019 Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, County Board District #8

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

AYES: Newquist, Ogalla, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Ventura, Coleman, Marcum, Berkowicz, Cowan, Pretzel, Weigel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

LUD: 5-0 Appr SUP for Halfway House (In-Patient Rehabilitation Facility w/3 Conditions

3. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-21-102, Bernhard Farms LLC, Owner of Record, (Brian Bernhard, President; Carol Bernhard, Secretary) Parallel Towers III LLC, Applicant, (Parallel Infrastructure Holdings, LLC: Yannis Macheras, Chief Executive Officer; Murrary Woolcock, Chief Financial Officer; William Davison, Chief Administrative Officer; Kim Calcasoia, General Counsel) Scott Buell of Buell Consulting, Attorney and Michael Doran of Buell Consulting , Agent, Requesting WTV-21-001, Variance for Wireless Telecommunications Tower Height from 200 feet to 259 feet, for PIN #10-11-22- 300-006-0000, in Jackson Township, Commonly Known as 25945 Chicago Rd., Elwood, IL, County Board District #6

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

PZC: 6-0 Appr Var for Wireless Telecommunications Tower Height from 200 ft to 259 ft

LUD: 5-0 Appr Var for Wireless Telecommunications Tower Height from 200 ft to 259 ft

4. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended, for Zoning Case ZC-21-106, John C. Gervase, Deborah Mason, & Michele Franson, Owner of Record, (Each 33.3% Owner), Amit Patel of Storage Development LLC, Agent (Amit B. Patel, Manager; Hiral A. Patel, Manager) and Nathaniel Washburn of KGG LLC, Attorney; Requesting (M-21-025) Zoning Map Amendments from R-1/ R-3 to C-4, (S-21- 028) Special Use Permit for a Self-service Storage Facility, (V-21-132) Variance for Drive-up Style Self-service Storage Parking/Driving Lane Width where Units Open on Both Sides of the Lane from 30 feet to 21 feet, (V-22-021) Variance for Drive-up Style Self-service Storage Building Height from 12 feet to 18 feet, (V-22- 024) Variance for Fence Height within a Street Setback from 4 feet to 6 feet (New Lenox Rd.) and (V-22-025) Variance for Fence Height within a Street Setback from 4 feet to 6 feet (Carey St.); for PIN #30-07-24-100-009-0000, 30-07- 24-100-010-0000, 30-07-24-100-011-0000, 30-07-24-100-012-0000, 30-07-24-100- 013-0000 (Consolidation Petition #2022-2) in Joliet Township, Commonly Known as Vacant Property on New Lenox Road, County Board District #8

Member Moustis stated I have a question. Normally we honor an applicant that requested to have something removed, but you generally have a reason. What's the reason? If the reason is "I don't think I'll get the votes and I'm just pulling it off, (inaudible)." I know we don't have any criteria for that. Maybe going forward, we should have some type of criteria why an applicant pulls their cases off the agenda for no apparent reason. There should be a good reason for an applicant to pull it off before it's gotten to the point where it's already on the County Board agenda.

Member Marcum stated they withdrew their application (inaudible) they took their application away so it's a moot point.

RESULT: WITHDRAWN [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

PZC: 6-0 Appr Map Amendments from R-1/R-3 to C-4

PZC: 6-0 Appr SUP for Self-Service Storage Facility w/4 Conditions

PZC: 2-4 Appr Var for Drive-Up Style Self-Service Storage Parking/Driving Lane Width Where Units Open on Both Sides of the Lane from 30 ft to 21 ft - THEREBY DENYING

PZC: 6-0 App Var for Drive-Up Style Self-Service Storage Building Height from 12 ft to18 ft

PZC: 6-0 App Var for Fence Height within a Street Setback from 4 ft to 6 ft (New Lenox Rd)

PZC: 4-2 Appr Var for Fence Height within a Street Setback from 4 ft to 6 ft (Carey St)

LUD: 0-6 Appr Map Amendments from R-1/R-3 to C-4 - THEREBY DENYING

LUD: 0-6 Appr SUP for Self-Service Storage Facility w/4 Conditions - THEREBY DENYING

5. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-21-107, Chicago Title Land Trust No. 8002386300, dated June 4, 2021, Owner of Record, (Corie DiLorenzo, 100% Interest), Corie DiLorenzo, Agent, Requesting (S-21-029) Special Use Permit for the Keeping of Swine, (V-21-133) Variance for Maximum Number of 1 Swine to 2 Swine and (V-22-019) Variance for Side Yard Setback (East ) from 10' to 7.35', for PIN #23-16-30-401-024-0000, in Crete Township, Commonly Known as 27007 S. Juniper Dr., Crete, IL, County Board District #1

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Judy Ogalla, District 1 (R - Monee)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

PZC: 6-0 Appr SUP for Keeping of Swine w/4 Conditions

PZC: 6-0 Appr Var for Maximum Number of 1 Swine to 2 Swine

PZC: 6-0 App Var for Side Yard Setback (East) from 10 ft to 7.35 ft

LUD: 6-0 Appr SUP for Keeping of Swine w/4 Conditions

6. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended for Zoning Case ZC-22-003, McMann Farms, LLC, Owner of Record, (Mark McPherson, 50% Interest; Clinton Mann, 50% Interest), Richard Kavanagh of KGG, LLC, Attorney, Requesting (S-22-001) Special Use Permit for Construction Sales and Services, for PIN #21-14-36-400- 013-0000 in Monee Township, Commonly Known as 2406 Offner Rd., Beecher, IL County Board District #1

Member Ogalla stated I am going to be a "no." Residents in my area do not want this to happen, so I am supporting them with a "no" vote.

RESULT: APPROVED [20 TO 2]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Saud Gazanfer, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

AYES: Newquist, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Ventura, Marcum, Berkowicz, Cowan, Weigel, Freeman, Kraulidis

NAYS: Ogalla, Pretzel

ABSTAIN: Coleman

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

PZC: 5-1 Appr SUP for Construction Sales and Services w/3 Conditions LUD: 5-1 Appr SUP for Construction Sales and Services w/3 Conditions

7. Ordinance Amending the Will County, Illinois Zoning Ordinance Adopted and Approved September 9, 1947 as Amended, for Zoning Case #ZC-22-008, Alondra Barrios, Owner of Record, Requesting (S-22-006) Special Use Permit for the Keeping of Farm Animals, (V-22-011) Variance for Maximum Number of Animal Units Allowed from 1 to 3 and (V-22-012) Variance for Maximum Accessory Building Area from 1,800 square feet to 1,826 square feet for PIN #14-12-12-202- 001-0000, in Manhattan Township, Commonly Known as 23913 S Highland Drive, Manhattan, IL, County Board District #2

Member Moustis stated I think it's a bad idea to increase the number of farm animals on zoning that aren't for (inaudible). My experience has been it always becomes a problem. It starts at one, then goes to three, then four or five. It always becomes a problem. For those of you who have been around for a while, you know it becomes a problem and it's not a good idea. I suppose there's always been some exception where you might have someone with a really large lot that doesn't have the zoning. I am going to vote "no" on this. Not only for this one, I'm going to vote "no" on every single one that comes across our Board. It's not a good idea. I am hopeful that many of you are understanding to what I'm saying, let's avoid problems down the line.

Member Berkowicz stated this is slightly over one and one third acre, and they've got three horses and you need some footage for the home, driveway, any storage area they have. You also have well and septic. I'm just wondering if Land Use can make a comment as to...I have a lot of concerns about having the appropriate amount of space. You have to make sure you don't impact your drain field. A septic system is important to the health of the residents and surrounding community. I am wondering how much space is left for these animals to be exercised properly. This seems extremely dense to me.

Ms. Marguerite Kenny stated the property is about 1.37 acres. The applicant requested up to three animal units. They are proposing up to two horses so they downsized, but they kept the three animal units to allow for other permitted animals. If they wanted to keep chickens, that would fall into their calculation for animal units. In terms of the size of the property, they would be able to use the rear of the property to (inaudible) for the horses to roam around. They were approved for accessory building area for a variance to allow a stable to be built on the property while they also have their attached garage and they may have another shed on the property for storage items.

Member Berkowicz stated with the drain field, septic and the house, there's a whole acre left?

Ms. Marguerite Kenny stated it's probably going to be less than an acre.

Member Berkowicz stated this just doesn't seem to be enough land here. Horses are huge animals. You say three animals, but you compare three dogs to three horses, or even two horses...that's an incredible size of an animal.

Ms. Marguerite Kenny stated in terms of keeping separation distance, I do believe the septic field is in the backyard. The stable would not be located in that area, but the horses could potentially pasture over the septic field.

Member Berkowicz stated I noticed they said they would be cleaning this daily? How do we know that they maintain that?

Ms. Marguerite Kenny stated in terms of the Waste Management, we would have to adhere to the county's Waste Management plan. It is one of the requirements of this (inaudible) ordinance.

RESULT: FAILED [10 TO 13]

MOVER: Tyler Marcum, District 10 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Saud Gazanfer, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

AYES: Newquist, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Balich, Ventura, Marcum, Cowan, Weigel

NAYS: Ogalla, Moustis, Mitchell, Gould, VanDuyne, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Coleman, Berkowicz, Pretzel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

PZC; 5-0 App SUP for Keeping of Farm Animals w/6 Conditions

PZC: 4-1 Appr Var for Maximum Number of Animal Units Allowed from 1 to 3

PZC: 6-0 Appr Var for Maximum Accessory Building Area from 1800 sq ft to 1826 sq ft

LUD: 6-0 Appr SUP for Keeping of Farm Animals w/6 Conditions

LUD: 5-0 Appr Map Amendment from C-4 to R-2

XIV. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

Next Land Use & Development Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 14, 2022 @ 10:30 a.m.

XV. FINANCE COMMITTEE - J. TRAYNERE, CHAIR

Member Traynere stated good afternoon, everyone.

1. Monthly Financial Report to be Placed on File

RESULT: APPROVED [21 TO 0]

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

SECONDER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

AYES: Newquist, Ogalla, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Ventura, Marcum, Berkowicz, Cowan, Pretzel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

AWAY: Coleman, Weigel

2. 22-111 Committing Funds for University of Illinois Cooperative Extension

RESULT: APPROVED [22 TO 0]

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

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

AWAY: Weigel

3. 22-112 Identifying Funding for Vehicle Purchase for Coroner's Office

Member Ventura

RESULT: APPROVED [22 TO 0]

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

SECONDER: Saud Gazanfer, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

AYES: Newquist, Ogalla, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Traynere, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Ventura, Coleman, Berkowicz, Cowan, Pretzel, Weigel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

AWAY: Marcum

4. 22-113 Appropriating Joliet Township Grant Funds in the Safe Passage Budget

RESULT: APPROVED [22 TO 0]

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

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

AWAY: Marcum

Next Finance Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 7, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m.

XVI. PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - J. VANDUYNE CHAIR Member Van Duyne stated good afternoon Executive Bertino-Tarrant and everyone in attendance.

1. 22-114 Confirming Award of Contract to K-Five Construction Corporation ($1,481,877.00), Let on April 20, 2022, Plainfield-Naperville Road (CH 14) from South of 119th Street to 87th Street, County Board Districts #3, #11 and #13

RESULT: APPROVED [22 TO 0]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

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

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

AWAY: Marcum

2. 22-115 Resolution for Improvements by County Under the IL Highway Code for Plainfield-Naperville Road (CH 14) from South of 119th Street to 87th Street, County Board Districts #3, #11 and #13, Using MFT Funds ($1,525,000.00)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

3. 22-116 Confirming Award of Contract to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. ($72,815.75), Let on April 20, 2022, Jackson Road District Overlay on Various Roadways, County Board Districts #2 and #6

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

4. 22-117 Confirming Award of Contract to Tri State Asphalt, LLC ($61,004.40), Let on April 20, 2022, Florence Road District Materials (Oil), County Board District #6

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

5. 22-118 Confirming Award of Contract to Tri State Asphalt, LLC ($41,072.00), Let on April 20, 2022, Florence Road District Materials (Prime Oil), County Board District #6

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

6. 22-119 Confirming Award of Contract to Grosso Trucking, Inc. ($39,870.00), Let on April 20, 2022, Florence Road District Materials (Aggregate), County Board District #6

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Donald Gould, District 6 (R - Shorewood)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

7. 22-120 Authorizing Approval of the Establishment of Altered Speed Zone 146REV, County Board Districts #2 and #12

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Raquel M. Mitchell, District 3 (R - Bolingbrook)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

8. 22-121 Authorizing Approval of the Establishment of Altered Speed Zone 599, County Board District #13

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

9. 22-122 Authorizing Approval of the Establishment of Altered Speed Zone 600, County Board District #13

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

10. 22-123 Rescinding Resolution #15-373 and Authorizing Approval of an IDOT - County Joint Agreement for Improvements on Cedar Road (CH 4) over Spring Creek, County Board District #7

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

11. 22-124 Authorizing Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Right-of Way Acquisition Services (Appraisals) with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for Several Parcels of Property for the Cedar Road and Francis Road Intersection Improvements, County Board District #12

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Frankie Pretzel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

12. 22-125 Authorizing Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Right-of Way Acquisition Services (Negotiations) with Mathewson Right of Way Company for Several Parcels of Property of the Cedar Road and Francis Road Intersection Improvements, County Board District #12

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Frankie Pretzel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

13. 22-126 Authorizing Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Right-of Way Acquisition Services (Review Appraisals) with Woodland Valuation Services, LLC for Several Parcels of Property the Laraway Road and US Route 52 Intersection Improvements, County Board Districts #8 and #12

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Frankie Pretzel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

14. 22-127 Authorizing Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Right-of Way Acquisition Services (Appraisals) with Shonkwiler & Shonkwiler Appraisers for Several Parcels of Property for the Laraway Road and US Route 52 Intersection Improvements, County Board Districts #8 and #12

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Joe VanDuyne, District 6 (D - Wilmington)

SECONDER: Frankie Pretzel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

Next Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 7, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.

XVII. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE - M. TYSON, CHAIR

Member Tyson stated good afternoon Executive Bertino-Tarrant and everyone else. In recognition of Flag Month there will be a flag ceremony in front of the county building on Wednesday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. Therefore, the next Diversity and Inclusion Committee meeting which was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. will be moved to 10:15 a.m.

Next Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 8, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.

XVIII. PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE - R. VENTURA, CHAIR

1. Report to be Placed on File

Member Ventura stated I would like to highlight a few things from the quarterly report. They renewed licenses, they had 654 professional licenses, 345 substitute licenses, 66 paraprofessionals and 258 bus drivers who either received refresher courses or got their new licenses. There is other information in the report, so I encourage you to look at it.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

2. 22-128 Extending Sunny Hill Nursing Home Admission Policy for Non-Will County Residents

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

Next Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 7, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m.

XIX. LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL COMMITTEE - D. WINFREY, CHAIR

Next Legislative & Judicial Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 14, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.

XX. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - H. BROOKS, CHAIR

1. Update on Capital Improvements Projects

Next Capital Improvements Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 7, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.

XXI. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - M. COWAN, CHAIR

1. 22-129 Establishing the Salary for the Will County Sheriff - Attachment Updated

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

2. 22-130 Awarding Bid for Body Armor for Sheriff's Department

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

3. 22-131 Authorizing Emergency Replacement of Cooling Tower Roof at the Will County Adult Detention Facility

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

4. 22-132 Authorizing Approval of Contract for Request for Proposal for Demolition Located at 3520 S. State St. Lockport, IL 60441

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Mike Fricilone, District 7 (R - Homer Glen)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

5. 22-133 Authorizing the County Executive to Execute an Agreement with SCS Energy to be the Operator of the Will County Renewable Natural Gas Plant (RNG) at Prairieview Landfill - To Be Distributed

Mr. Mitch Schaben stated I talked about this in Executive Committee. We just had another call with SCS where we thought we would have a final agreement (inaudible). This is something we're trying to prioritize and move as quickly as we can because we need to get staff (inaudible).

Member Cowan stated we may end up needing to do a special meeting because we won't want to wait until our June County Board meeting to pass this. As soon as you get the word, let us know. Assistant State's Attorney Tatroe, would you recommend postponement?

Assistant State's Attorney Tatroe stated postponement is for another meeting, yes. Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

RESULT: POSTPONED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/16/2022 9:30 AM MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

6. 22-134 Authorizing County Executive to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers for Permitting and Contractor Procurement Services to Support the Operations of the RNG Plant and RNG Pipeline

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

7. 22-135 Authorizing the County Executive to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with EcoEngineers for Phase 5 of the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility Development at Prairie View Landfill

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

8. 22-136 Awarding Bid for Consulting Services for Historic Preservation Plan

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

9. 22-137 Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with Veterans Assistance of Will County Defining Obligations/Responsibilities

State's Attorney Tatroe stated legislation was passed which changes some of the terms that are in the agreement, so we're going to try to clean it up.

RESULT: WITHDRAWN [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

10. 22-138 Authorizing First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the County of Will Re: Disbursement of ERA2 Funds

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Rachel Ventura, District 9 (D - Joliet)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

11. 22-139 Declaring Various Equipment Surplus and Authorizing Disposal

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

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

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

12. 22-140 Declaring Vehicles as Surplus & Authorizing Disposal

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Saud Gazanfer, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

13. 22-141 Awarding Contract to Bisping Construction for Earthwork at the Will County Morgue/ Coroner Building

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

14. 22-142 Awarding Contact to Bisping Construction for Site Utilities at the Morgue/Coroner Building

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

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

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

15. 22-143 Awarding Contract to JB Contracting for Site Electrical at the Will County Morgue/Coroner Building

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

16. 22-144 Awarding Contract to Duco Cement Construction for Site Concrete at the Will County Morgue/Coroner Building

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

17. 22-145 Awarding Contract to Troch McNeil Paving Company for Asphalt Paving, Striping & Signage at the Will County Morgue/Coroner Building

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

18. 22-146 Awarding Contract to Indicom Electric for Generators at the Will County Morgue/Coroner Building

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

19. 22-147 Replacement Hire for County Executive Director of Facility Services

Member Fricilone stated is Bill here today?

Executive Bertino-Tarrant stated he is not.

Member Fricilone stated maybe next time he can come so we can meet him?

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

20. 22-148 Replacement Hires for Laraway Communication Center

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

21. 22-149 Replacement Hires for Sunny Hill Nursing Home

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Judy Ogalla, District 1 (R - Monee)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

22. 22-150 Replacement Hire for DOT Road Maintainer

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Mica Freeman, District 13 (D - Plainfield)

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch

Next Executive Committee Meeting is Scheduled for June 9, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.

XXII. APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

1. Executive Appointment(s)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mimi Cowan, Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville)

SECONDER: Meta Mueller, District 5 (D - Aurora)

AYES: Newquist, Ogalla, Moustis, Mitchell, Tyson, Gazanfer, Mueller, Gould, VanDuyne, Balich, Fricilone, Brooks Jr., Parker, Ventura, Coleman, Marcum, Berkowicz, Cowan, Pretzel, Weigel, Freeman, Kraulidis

ABSENT: Fritz, Winfrey

LEFT MEETING: Koch, Traynere

XXIII. PUBLIC COMMENT RELEVANT TO MATTERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNTY

XXIV. COMMENTS BY COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS

Member Ogalla stated we had this conversation on and off for quite some time regarding proclamations and fairness, diversity for all the members of our community. We hear different proclamations come forward. Proclamations from the majority party get put on the agenda, proclamations from the minority party do not. We represent everybody, guys. I am more than happy to support issues that are important to you, but I feel that you guys should be more than happy to support issues that are important to our caucus as well. Going forward let's have that; let's give each other the same respect for our points of view as you guys would like us to. Thank you.

Member Freeman stated we will not be meeting again before Memorial Day, so I would like to encourage everyone to attend an event on May 31. Walk in a parade, help place flags on our fallen heroes headstones, attend a ceremony, but most importantly, remember the sacrifices that were given to each one of us on that day.

Member Balich stated I want to remind all the people that have been here for a long time...the new people don't know, we kind of had an unwritten agreement about proclamations, that we wouldn't bring forward stuff that the other side finds is a social thing; that we don't agree with, or we may agree with it but it is out of place. I look at everyone as a human being, we're all created equal under God. The other side of the question is the social issue when you start putting people in boxes. So you don't like somebody because they're in a box that says this or in a box that says you're that. We're all equal. I voted yes because I didn't want to be offensive to the pride stuff. But that's a bunch of crap because they're people like we are. If we're going to put up social issues, I'll put social issues up that you guys will go nuts. I'll be here every meeting with social issues. You won't let it get read, but I promise you I'll get lots of speakers and I'll put on a movie that everyone will love to see. If you guys want to do it, I'll do it back. I don't know about the rest of my caucus, but I don't care. I'll do it myself if I have to.

Member Pretzel stated I just want to share a paragraph that was in the Joliet Patch this morning. It says, "New Lenox residents are feeling the squeeze at the pump with gas prices at a record high in Illinois. The average price of gas in Illinois was $4.92 per gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA. That's up .13 cents a week ago and .57 cents a month ago. In Will County, the average price for a gallon of gas was about .9 cents over the state average on Wednesday, at about $5.01." Gas prices continue to be a problem for the residents of Will County, and the County Board continues to sit on their hands and not address this issue at all. I've called for a resolution to appeal the motor fuel tax. I understand it might not be popular, but I think it's a shame that it won't even make it to an agenda so we can have a discussion about it. I would be open to a holiday, some sort of pause, but for us to just avoid this all together is a huge disservice to the residents of Will County, especially the lowest income. Thank you.

Member Kraulidis stated we recognized May with a few resolutions today, and I would like to add a few thoughts. May is a very special month because on May 8 we celebrated Mother's Day. I would like to honor the role of importance, blessing and incredible value to mothers. As well as being a Will County Board member, I am also Vice-President of Mom's for America, a National organization with a network of over $500,000 moms and growing. Our goal is to reclaim our country for truth, family and freedom and the constitution. I would like to honor the mothers all across our country, but today, especially to the mothers in Will County and to the mothers here in the Board Room. Moms, thank you for your love and devotion as you nurture, teach, pray and guide your children every day. You are appreciated and celebrated. You are the foundation of hope because you are the next generation. You are also the heartbeat of your home, and mom's, you are amazing. To the mothers here who have carried your child in your womb, or to the mothers that have adopted a child into your heart, I would like to say Happy Mother's Day, you are a blessing.

Member Mitchell stated January 3rd or 4th of 2020, I laid down to take a nap and I woke up to have my body not being able to function. I thought I slept wrong so I went back to sleep. I woke up and half my body was not functioning. At that moment I knew I needed to go to the hospital. I had a stroke. May is National Stroke Month. I want to tell everyone here that if you have high blood pressure, do not play with it, it is a silent killer. I had no idea. I was living life having a great time, and just like that my life changed. F.A.S.T. stands for F for face drooping, A for arm weakness, S is for speech difficulty and T is for time to call 9-1-1. I didn't call 9-1-1 because I didn't want to go to the emergency room, but get there as soon as possible. Maybe next year we can do something to that, but I just wanted to take the opportunity to let you know take your medication regularly, check your blood pressure regularly, keep your doctor's appointments. Don't play with it, it's not a game. I am very fortunate to be here today and did not suffer any major lasting affects. I look normal-ish to you and I'm very grateful for that. Thank you.

Member Ventura stated I have four housekeeping things. The first one is for the housing RFQ (inaudible) that was supposed to move forward last summer. I am going to keep bringing this up at meetings until we move it forward. It's been over a year. We heard in Forest Preserve that we don't have enough housing, surprise, surprise. I think it's time that Will County continue our dedication towards housing and use our RFQ for it. My next item is on adjudication. My understanding is that we're supposed to create some kind of committee to look at this so we could have a solution with Land Use, and it would be for sub-housing. We talked about a lot of ideas in Executive so I'm just checking to see where that committee is at and hopefully we will see some more progress on that very soon. My next one is on cannabis spending. I have asked first to have a committee from the community and then more recently an ad-hoc committee of our own members and like Member Pretzel, that request has gone unheard. I feel your pain Member Pretzel. So just bringing that up again...any committee whether it's Finance or Executive, perhaps we can start talking about some activity too. The next one is the Land Use zoning categories. When I was on Land Use I brought this up and since then there have been multiple cases where I-1 is not a...it's becoming a dump-all for things that don't have an appropriate category. Once we make something out of I-1 there are some unintended consequences for that, even though somebody (inaudible) just once, a storage container, a land use site, for their landscaping company. I am asking, once again, that we look at the policy of what zoning categories we have because A-1 with a special use, or C-4 with a special use is not cutting it and we need to have better options. I want to thank all of our staff who helped bring money from tax dollars and grants and services that we provide at the county for mental health for substances and behavior, how to look for food and housing. I know that our staff with the County Board, the County Executive, Land Use, and many non-profit organizations have worked tirelessly behind closed doors on policy, networking and helping our residents. I just want to take the time to say thank you. I would also like to wish everyone Happy Memorial Day. Thank you.

XXV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER, MINORITY LEADER AND COUNTY BOARD SPEAKER

Announcements by County Board Majority Leader, Meta Mueller

Member Mueller stated when Jes McIlvain asked me to meet with her to discuss inclusive (inaudible) Will. We had some really robust conversations about shortfalls our community has noticed and what other municipalities like us are doing. To tackle some of those issues, one of the things she brought up was a proclamation for a Pride Flag. I was really grateful that Executive Bertino-Tarrant was agreeable to that. I realize a flag and a proclamation won't repair any of the problems with equality that we have in this county or this nation, but I think small things like this go a really long way in often discriminating (inaudible). I look forward to talking (inaudible). I also wanted to thank the folks who came out today to speak in support of the rehabilitation center. I want to thank them for their courage in recovering and supporting folks in recovery and coming here today to share their stories with us. I want them all to know that I see them, and I know their struggle, and I'm grateful they're still here with us. Lastly, I want to say, as leaders in our county, it is often up to us to model behaviors, compassionate behaviors. Earlier this month at Public Health and Safety, Dr. Kathleen Burke came and spoke to us about stopping the stigma with addiction. Just that step could help so many people who are suffering. I'm just going to let folks know that I support this facility and I will support many more like it regardless of where they are located. Thanks, guys.

Announcements by County Board Minority Leader, Mike Fricilone

Member Fricilone stated the ECS people definitely moved me as well. I am going to start a County Board envelope and anyone that wants to contribute. I'll start it off with a $250 donation, and if over the next month anyone wants to put anything in there, we'll give it to Dr. Sharma next month. Thank you.

Announcements by County Board Speaker, Mimi Cowan

Speaker Cowan stated in my mission to remind people to not get charged by their health insurance, the next phase of Manage Well had opened up as of Wednesday, so if you have county health insurance make sure you do the second half, I think it's a questionnaire. Early voting opened today. Congratulations to the Clerk and her staff for getting to this point. Everybody go vote.

XXVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XXVII. ADJOURN TO JUNE 16, 2022

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