Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met Aug. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by President VanDuyne at 9:32 AM.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Koch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. INVOCATION
President VanDuyne introduced Commissioner Brooks, Pastor of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Joliet, to deliver the invocation.
D. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWS MEDIA
There were no media present.
E. ROLL CALL
Judy Ogalla District 1 (R - Monee) Late
Donald Gould District 6 (R - Shorewood) Present
Steve Balich District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Present
Herbert Brooks Jr. District 8 (D - Joliet) Present
Mike Fricilone District 7 (R - Homer Glen) Present
Jim Moustis District 2 (R - Frankfort) Present
Jacqueline Traynere District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) Late
Tom Weigel District 12 (R - New Lenox) Present
Denise E. Winfrey District 8 (D - Joliet) Absent
Annette Parker District 9 (R - Crest Hill) Present
Gretchen Fritz District 5 (R - Plainfield) Present
Tyler Marcum Treasurer Present
Amanda Koch District 2 (D - Frankfort) Present
Meta Mueller District 5 (D - Aurora) Absent
Joe VanDuyne President Present
Rachel Ventura Vice President Present
Julie Berkowicz District 11 (R - Naperville) Present
Mimi Cowan Speaker, District 11 (D - Naperville) Absent
Margaret Tyson District 3 (D - Bolingbrook) Present
Sherry Newquist District 1 (D - Steger) Present
Raquel M. Mitchell District 3 (R - Bolingbrook) Present
Mica Freeman Secretary Present
Debbie Kraulidis District 13 (R - Joliet) Present
Natalie Coleman District 10 (D - Plainfield) Present
Frankie Pretzel District 12 (R - New Lenox) Absent
Saud Gazanfer District 4 (D - Bolingbrook) Absent
F. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF MAILING AND CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
Presentation of Certificate of Mailing and Certificate of Publication was put on file.
G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of July 14, 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Julie Berkowicz, District 11 (R - Naperville)
SECONDER: Margaret Tyson, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Ogalla, Traynere, Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
H. TREASURER'S REPORT
1. Monthly Financial Statements - July 31, 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tyler Marcum, Treasurer
SECONDER: Rachel Ventura, Vice President
AYES: Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Ogalla, Traynere, Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
I. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
President VanDuyne entertained petitions from the public. There were none.
J. FINANCE COMMITTEE - COLEMAN
K. SCHEDULE OF BILLS
1. Schedule of Bills - July 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Natalie Coleman, District 10 (D - Plainfield)
SECONDER: Raquel M. Mitchell, District 3 (R - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Ogalla, Traynere, Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
L. BUSINESS
1. Approval of Ordinance No. 621 Authorizing the Extension of Fifteen (15) Agricultural Licenses Associated with the 2023 Farm License Program
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Natalie Coleman, District 10 (D - Plainfield)
SECONDER: Margaret Tyson, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Ogalla, Traynere, Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
2. Approval of Ordinance No. 622 Authorizing Three (3) Agricultural Licenses Associated with the 2023 Farm License Program
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Natalie Coleman, District 10 (D - Plainfield)
SECONDER: Julie Berkowicz, District 11 (R - Naperville)
AYES: Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Ogalla, Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
3. Approval of Resolution No. 22-08 Authorizing Staff to Initiate Negotiations on Two (2) Parcels in the Spring Creek Greenway as part of the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Natalie Coleman, District 10 (D - Plainfield)
SECONDER: Tom Weigel, District 12 (R - New Lenox)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
4. Approval of Resolution No. 22-09 Authorizing Submission of a Land Acquisition Grant Application through the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for the Acquisition of SCX0C1 & C2 Adjacent to Hadley Valley Preserve
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Natalie Coleman, District 10 (D - Plainfield)
SECONDER: Jacqueline Traynere, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
M. REPORTS
1. Quarterly Investment Report
2. Quarterly Quote Approval Report
3. Next Meeing Date - Wednesday, August 31, 2022 immediately following the Operations Committee Meeting but no earlier than 8:45 AM at the Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, Illinois
N. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - NEWQUIST
O. BUSINESS
1. Award of Contract in the Amount of $454,572.94 to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois for Whalon Lake Parking Lot Improvements
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)
SECONDER: Judy Ogalla, District 1 (R - Monee)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
2. Award of Contract in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $50,000.00 to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., of Rosemont, Illinois, for Review of Wetland Mitigation Banking Proposals
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)
SECONDER: Judy Ogalla, District 1 (R - Monee)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
3. Approval of Resolution No. 22-10 Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Plum Creek Greenway Trail - Phase III.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)
SECONDER: Gretchen Fritz, District 5 (R - Plainfield)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
4. Approval of Resolution No. 22-11 Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement No. 22- 01 with the Village of Romeoville at Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)
SECONDER: Rachel Ventura, Vice President
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
5. Approval of Resolution No. 22-12 Declaring Various Vehicles, Equipment, and Other Items Surplus and Authorizing Disposal through a Variety of Means
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sherry Newquist, District 1 (D - Steger)
SECONDER: Amanda Koch, District 2 (D - Frankfort)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
P. REPORTS
1. Quarterly Capital Improvement Program Status Report, April 1 - June 30, 2022 2. Quarterly Vandalism and Fly Dumping Report
3. Quarterly Ordinance Ticket Report
4. Forest Preserve District Will County Police Department Overview
5. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:30 AM at the Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, Illinois
Q. AD HOC COMMITTEE - TYSON
R. BUSINESS - NONE
S. REPORTS
1. Next Meeting Date - TBD
T. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No closed session occurred on August 11, 2022
U. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
No public comments were received.
V. COMMENTS BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Schultz highlighted another one of the Forest Preserve’s organizational principles; Promoting Sustainability. Schultz stated that we manage the Forest Preserve's financial, physical, and human resources to protect past investments and ensure future success in achieving our goals. Changes in the economy, in our climate and in social conditions will all have an impact. Understanding and planning for these changes is critical to the sustainability of our organization. We strive to be a leader among our contemporaries in the region, as well as an agency of choice within the local community and beyond.
Schultz defined the District's sustainability's in several categories:
• Use of Funds
• Source of Funds
• Levy Year
• Maintenance and Improvements
• Human Resources
• Sponsorship's and Donations
Executive Director Schultz was pleased to announce the awards and accomplishments given to the Forest Preserve District of Will County:
• Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting
• Excellence in Ecological Restoration, Gold Accreditation
• Marketing Award from National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) for “The Buzz”
Looking forward in 2022 the District will work to:
• Evaluate and revise existing, or create new, field trip and in-school programs to meet current education standards and curriculum needs.
• Embark on several large pavement renovation projects, including resurfacing the Joliet Junction Trail; a portion of the Old Plank Road Trail; and the roadways and parking area at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
• Continue to present organizational financials reports that are complete, comprehensive, and in full disclosure.
• Secure information technology system, providing a resilient infrastructure that mitigates risk, provides security, and supports business continuity.
W. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS
X. APPOINTMENTS/COMMENTS BY PRESIDENT
1. Recommendation to Hire a Full Time Patrol Officer
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Judy Ogalla, District 1 (R - Monee)
SECONDER: Margaret Tyson, District 3 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
2. Recommendation to Hire a Full Time Patrol Officer
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Julie Berkowicz, District 11 (R - Naperville)
SECONDER: Jacqueline Traynere, District 4 (D - Bolingbrook)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
Y. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Z. ADJOURNMENT
1. Meeting was adjourned at 9:59 AM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Amanda Koch, District 2 (D - Frankfort)
SECONDER: Julie Berkowicz, District 11 (R - Naperville)
AYES: Ogalla, Gould, Balich, Brooks Jr., Fricilone, Moustis, Traynere, Weigel, Parker, Fritz, Marcum, Koch, VanDuyne, Ventura, Berkowicz, Tyson, Newquist, Mitchell, Freeman, Kraulidis, Coleman
ABSENT: Winfrey, Mueller, Cowan, Pretzel, Gazanfer
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