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Kankakee County Board Meeting 3/10/2020 9:00 AM
A
B
C
I
sure
anointing
help
us
not
to
see
power
or
position,
but
rather
make
us
a
vessel
of
your
grace
to
touch
the
lives
of
your
people
and
seek
to
be
worthy
of
your
love
well
or
use
us
as
a
channel
of
your
compassion,
help
us
to
be
worthy
of
your
trust,
so
we
may
be
an
instrument
of
peace
and
home
to
everyone.
Give
us
the
courage
to
be
an
agent
of
change
and
to
achieve
your
dream
with
transformation.
E
D
Snipes
mr.
burn
president
mr.
Cyr
oi
present
mr.
leer,
mrs.
Weber,
mrs.
peters
mr.
Paden,
mrs.
Parker,
mrs.
Dunbar
mr.
Kinzinger
present
mr.
Fairfield
mr.
Zen's,
miss
Hoffs
mr.
kair
co-write
mr.
Hoff
mr.
Smith,
mr.
Swanson,
there's
a
cool
Oh
mr.
feather
Lang,
mr.
Donnell
mr.
Miller.
Mr.
long
mr.
Kirk
stress
president
mr.
wheeler.
F
Thank
you
I
appreciate
this
opportunity
to
speak
transparency.
A
word
most
of
us
are
familiar
with
a
word
used
at
last
month's
County
Board
meeting.
Mr.
Brandon
Meredith
spoke
about
transparency
during
the
public
comment
time
last
month.
He
was
speaking
of
his
frustration
with
the
FOIA
request
he
made
he
said
and
I
quote:
private
citizens
deserve
to
have
the
information
they
request,
so
they
can
look
at
it
unfiltered,
so
they
can
draw
their
own
conclusion.
F
They
don't
get
bits
and
pieces
when
they
ask
for
things
for
a
pup
from
a
public
official
end
quote:
transparency
comes
from
the
word.
Transparent
definitions
include
free
from
pretense
or
deceit,
readily
understood
characterized
by
visibility
or
accessibility
of
information,
especially
concerning
busy
practices.
F
Examples
of
less
than
transparent
in
Kankakee
County
include
the
findings
of
the
office
of
the
Attorney
General
of
the
state
of
Illinois.
In
a
letter
dated
February
1st
2020
concerning
a
FOIA
request
made
by
the
Swigert
law
group.
That
stated
in
part.
Therefore
it
is
the
opinion
of
the
Attorney
General.
The
Kankakee
County
has
violated
section
3
D
of
FOIA
transparency,
members
of
Kankakee
connect,
Kankakee,
have
filed,
FOIA
requests
with
ice
and
the
Kankakee
County
Sheriff's
Office
concerning
the
offenses.
F
The
ice
detainees
have
committed
to
warrant
jail
time
and
deportation,
and
the
cost
of
housing,
feeding
and
medical
expenses
for
people
being
housed
at
Jerome
count.
Combs
detention
center,
no
objective
data
on
detainee
population
makeup
has
been
provided.
Sheriff
downy
has
said
that
breaking
out
the
cost
of
those
housed
by
ice
is
too
difficult.
F
Transparency.
Until
recently,
little
information
has
been
made
public
about
the
lobbyists
who
was
hired
and
the
hiring
approved
by
this
body
has
done
for
certain
his
$60,000
fellow
salary.
We
why
our
regular
public
reports
not
given
about
what
he
is
doing
for
this
County
I
know
I,
would
know
nothing
about
this
lobbyist,
except
for
a
county
auditor.
Mr.
Jaitley's
monthly
report
transparency.
F
A
So
moving
on
under
certificates
of
appreciation,
we're
moving
all
of
these
Sheriff's
Department
acknowledgments
until
next
month,
but
this
this
one
here
is
pretty
special.
Our
coroner
bob
Gesner
long
serving
public
servant
for
35
years
with
the
county
I'm
just
like
to
personally
thank
Bob
and
it's
both
a
dedicated
public
servant.
G
G
But
I
appreciate
it
and
thanks
for
the
kind
words
chairman
on
that
aspect,
there
I
am
running
again,
so
I
will
be
there,
hopefully
there
for
another
four
years
and
continually
fight
this
problem
that
we
have
in
the
in
the
county.
So
thank
you
very
much
and
may
God
bless
all
of
you.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
A
Moving
on
also
I
have
a
a
public
defender
at
Penn.
Toeic
is
25
years
with
the
county
adds
not
here
today
he's
defending
somebody
publicly.
So
we
just
want
to
say
thanks
to
add
he's
with
the
state's
attorney's
office
and
now
he's
over
at
the
P
DS
office,
and
we
appreciate
all
you've
done
for
us.
So
moving
on.
A
A
A
E
D
A
D
Thirty-Five,
the
monthly
building
division
report
for
January
2020
28
total
permits
fees
of
eight
thousand
one
hundred
twenty
nine
dollars;
total
extra
fees
of
two
thousand
six
hundred
and
seven
for
total
of
ten
thousand
seven
hundred
and
thirty
six
dollars.
Monthly
resolution
lists
for
March
two
thousand
twenty
total
of
the
county.
Thirty
six
thousand
two
hundred
thirty
eight
dollars
and
five
cents
already.
A
Has
noted
there
is
no
circuit
clerk's
monthly
report
to
approve,
so
is
there
a
motion
to
accept
mr.
Radcliffe?
Second,
there
misspoke
it's
a
voice
vote,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye.
Those
opposed
same
sign
motion
carries
under
consent.
Agenda.
Take
a
moment
read
through
it.
Is
there
anything
that
anybody
would
like
removed
from
the
consent
agenda
and
considered
separately.
E
A
D
The
appointment
of
Catherine
language
to
the
Kankakee
County
Historic
Preservation
Commission,
the
appointment
of
William
Sawyer
to
the
Kankakee
County
Zoning,
Board
of
Appeals
declaration
and
disposal
of
surplus,
an
unwanted
vehicle
for
the
kinky
County
Sheriff's
Department
/
maintenance,
Kankakee
County
zoning
map.
Amendment
2020
resolution
authorizing
the
County
Board
Chairman
to
sign
a
jurisdictional
transfer
agreement
for
East
12,000
North
Road
county
highway.
D
1
2
will
County
by
Kankakee
County
under
the
Illinois
Highway
Code
resolution
authorizing
the
County
Board
Chairman
to
sign
a
jurisdictional
transfer
agreement
for
the
transfer
part
of
County
Line
Road
county
highway,
16
from
the
county
of
will
to
the
county
of
Kankakee
under
the
Illinois
Highway
Code
authorization
for
the
county
board.
Chairman
dividual
letter
in
support
of
the
south,
suburban
Airport
alrighty.
D
A
A
H
A
I
Am
I
am
in
favor
of
this
resolution,
but
there's
a
couple
standards
that
I
think
we
need
to
address.
One
of
them
is
a
performance
standard
for
KDC.
In
other
words,
once
work
begins.
When
is
it
going
to
be
completed?
We
don't
want
a
half
mural
up
there.
Secondly,
I
would
like
to
see
the
County
Board
Chairman
approve
the
final
design
which
will
not
be
unreasonably
withheld.
We
do
have
a
County
business
here
and
we
have
to
look
at
that
aspect
of
it,
but
and
finally,
as
much
as
important
is
it
more
important.
I
Anything
is
I.
Think
the
County
Board
at
any
time
can
withdraw
from
the
agreement
by
can't
remark:
compensating
KDC
for
reasonable
out-of-pocket
expense.
I,
don't
like
to
see
this
board
bind
future
for
five
years
or
longer
unnecessarily.
I
think
there
needs
to
be
an
opt-out
clause
in
case
something
changes.
Sure.
I
A
It
says
the
County
Board
Chairman
must
approve
the
final
design
which
will
not
be
unreasonably
withheld,
and
then
the
third
amendment
is
County
Board
at
any
time
can
withdraw
from
the
agreement
by
compensating
KDC
for
reasonable
how
to
come
out
of
pocket
expense
so
basically
paint
over
the
wall.
You
know,
or
whatever
happens
at
that
point,
so
aren't
those
are
the
motions?
Is
there
a
second
to
those
additions?
Is
that
a
second?
Mr.?
Okay?
Probably,
is
there
any
discussion
on
the
the
motion
to
amend
to
include
these
stipulations
in
the
contract?
A
A
So
now
we
go
back
to
the
original
matter
at
hand.
Is
there
a
motion
on
what
we
have
the
original
motion?
We
do
have
one
other
book,
so
any
discussion
on
overall
what
this
is
already
ready
for
voice
vote.
All
those
in
favor,
say
aye
that
was
opposed
same
sign
motion
carries
make
sure
we
get
that
spelled
out.
Thank
you,
alrighty
under
finance.
A
J
Thank
You
mr.
chairman
I
for
one
might
district.
Some
of
the
projects
that
mr.
Ronis
worked
on
has
had
a
positive
impact
on
my
district,
which
encompasses
CSL
bearing
and
a
lot
of
the
work
that
isn't
coming
in
the
capital
project.
So
having
someone
at
the
table
to
work
for
on
behalf
of
the
county,
is
they
offer
my
opinion?
At
least
I
can
say
for
my
district?
They.
A
K
L
A
I
said,
and
I
can
actually
do
it
right
now-
that's
eight
and
a
half
million
dollars
in
a
capital
bill
for
a
project
that
wasn't
even
on
the
map.
Eight
months
before
we
brought
him
in
so
I
think
that
we
got
our
money's
worth
the
residents
at
the
busiest
intersection
we
already
have
in
the
county
that
we've
known
as
a
problem
that
has
been
unable
to
be
addressed
because
it
wasn't
on
district
threes,
math,
so
we're
gonna
be
putting
people
to
work
or
to
be
fixing
a
long-standing
problem.
A
Traffic
lights
that
the
current
well,
not
the
current
exit
of
that
area,
which,
by
putting
pressure
on
and
working
with
the
department,
SEC
transportation
they
committed
to
paying
for
the
stoplights
which
they
never
do,
and
the
widening
and
everything
over
there
that's
what
it
takes.
It
takes
your
legislators.
It
takes
on
both
the
Senate
and
the
house
side
and
then
also
working
with
lobbyists,
because
obviously
they're
you
know,
there's
a
lot
of
Chicago
influence
in
the
way
the
money
gets
distributed,
especially
on
these
types
of
projects.
So
thank
you
for.
Thank
you.
K
E
A
I
think
we
all
will
and
then
obviously
the
permit
open
up
the
new
entrance,
that
that
was
something
that
we
couldn't
get
moving
before.
He
helped
us
out
tremendously
and
we
got
the
governor
here
we're
getting
ready
there
with
their
help
to
get
another
visit
to
remind
of
their
commitment
for
when
this
project
starts
in
about
a
year,
it's
in
final
engineering,
and
it
wasn't
even
in
in
that
phase
considered
before
we
had
a
lobbyist.
So
now
we're
working
on
Hopkins
Park.
A
That's
the
next
phase
and
we'll
talk
about
that
in
the
executive
committee
we've
already
outlined
what
we've
been
working
on,
we've
already
been
working
on
the
pipeline
for
over
a
year
getting
in
people's
ear
down
in
Springfield.
That's
one
of
the
benefits
as
well.
Now
we
have
our
legislator
stepping
up
and
doing
actual
legislation
to
help
Hopkins.
This
all
works
together.
It's
just
what
the
system
that
we're
in
right
now.
So
any
other
questions
comments.
Yes,
mr.
Cramer
you'll
see.
A
We
definitely
want
to
make
sure
that
doesn't
roll
over
the
top
of
us
that
whatever
happens
there
is
with
what
exactly
we
need
it
to
happen.
Local
Road
infrastructure,
because,
just
like
we
know
now,
these
trucks
are
using
every
row
that
they
can
find
in
the
county
to
miss
the
Worman.
You
know
they're
cutting
through
everywhere.
So
what
happens
when
that
becomes
an
airport
I
say
when
I
think
it's
more
likely,
that's
gonna
be
an
airport
than
it
ever
really
was.
So
thank
you
for
that.
Mr.
Washington.
H
A
Still
have
that
there
is
still
a
legislated
gotta
bring
cramping
on
it
board.
If
you
will
yeah
there's
a
legislative
board
which
we
have
many
representatives
on.
It's
awesome
will
County,
basically
right
that
are
on
there
and
that's
still
in
effect,
I'm
not
saying
it's
gonna
always
be
that
way,
because
this
was
done
20
years
ago
when
that
was
created.
That
worked,
but
it's
still
there
and
I've
had
conversations
with
will
County
about
where
it's
probably
time
to
take
a
look
at
reactivating
that
when
this
gets
some
legs.
H
Reason
I
bring
it
up,
but
there
was
strong
resentment
for
Kankakee
County
being
included
when
I
was
going
with
the
original
group
that
we're
going
with
doing
the
studies
and
so
on
and
so
forth.
So
I
don't
know
where
that
that
cinnamon
is
right
now,
so
it
would
be
good
to
for
us
to
find
out.
If
that
connection
is
still
there
yeah.
It.
A
Is
still
there,
but
it's
everything
it's
kind
of
dormant
because
with
90%
of
land
being
acquired,
that's
one
thing,
but
then
also
the
actual
funding
to
build
the
first
few
set
of
terminals.
This
is
where
we're
going
now,
they've
funded
and
interchange
to
go
to
it
now,
I,
don't
know
if
they
figure
out
where
the
money
for
that
it's
gonna
come
from
yet,
but
that
doesn't
seem
to
matter
now.
Illinois
does
it,
but
it
doesn't
so
we
that
isn't
and
it's
a
heck
of
a
construction
project.
A
There
will
be
a
lot
of
people
that
work
here.
You
know
because
of
that,
so
I
think
that's
a
good
thing,
but
then
again
we
don't
want
to
make
sure
that
it's
not
rolling
over
the
top
of
us.
So
that's
why
we
have
to
engage
lobbyists
to
make
sure
we
have
that
seat
at
that
table
down
there.
We'll
have
one
here
locally,
any
other
questions.
Mr.
Payton,
mr.
M
A
As
do
I
and
we're
looking
under
every
rock
for
local
matching
money
and
there's
we're
finding
some
rocks
so
or
something
under
the
rocks
and
I
say
yeah,
there's
plenty
of
rocks.
Believe
me
they
get
thrown
at
us
quite
a
bit
all
right.
So
any
other
discussion
on
that
matter
now.
This
is
just
until
the
end
of
this
year,
because
this
board
can't
make
a
decision
for
future
boards.
A
We
will,
obviously
those
that
are
fortunate
to
still
be
here
in
the
next
board
will
make
another
decision
over
the
next
two
years
later
session,
because
usually
that's
the
best
way
to
engage
is
on
a
two-year
legislative
cycle,
because
you
don't
do
everything
in
the
first
year,
it's
building
and
building
and
building.
So
this
is
just
till
the
end
of
this
year.
Roll
call
vote
please.
Mr.
D
D
C
A
How's
that
again
no
I'm
just
kidding
so
this
is
basically
our
cleanup
for
our
interfund
borrowing.
I
believe
is
that
somebody
lurking
around
the
door
over
there
in
case
somebody
has
some
questions.
Steve
is
here.
If
anybody
has
any
questions
about
this,
but
I
need
a
motion
first
to
get
on
the
floor,
mr.
Hess,
a
second
by
mr.
cool.
Oh,
do
you
have
any
comment
Steve,
or
does
it
mean?
This
is
just
our
cleanup
before
the
audit,
basically
of
last
year's
interfund
borrowing,
we
have
to
document
that
so
sorry,
comments
about
that.
D
A
A
To
note
in
the
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th,
whereas
the
number
of
parentheses
is
correct,
828
thousand
eight
hundred
ninety
three
dollars
and
two
cents
it
was
the
previous
number
was
left
in
there.
So
we
wanted
to
note
that
the
the
text-
oh
you,
got
it
out
there.
Okay,
all
right
I,
just
want
to
point
that
out.
Okay
and
your
packet
was
different,
so
you
guys
are
aware
of
that.
You
got
the
corrected
copy,
but
beyond
that,
it's
it's
and
let's
get
a
motion
first,
mr.
A
C
A
Yeah,
this
is
not
all
of
those
vehicles
for
the
Sheriff's.
Department
includes
those
two
which
are
already
received
right
and
I
want
to
mention
that.
That's
why
we're
where
we're
at,
because
we've
got
to
get
those
paid
for
this
is
the
one
where
we
went
to
order
the
the
new,
the
pickups
and
then
they
weren't
available
anymore.
So
we
had
to
kind
of
backtrack
and
okay.
Well,
not
going
to
do
this.
A
We're
gonna
do
that,
so
we
haven't
actually
ordered
those
other
vehicles
yet,
but
this
authorizes
the
not
to
exceed
at
age
50,
because
the
sheriff
has
to
get
back
from
vacation
and
then
we're
going
to
place
that
order
it's
his
and
Ken.
You
can
give
me
the
head
nod
or
speak
on
it,
but
it's
apparently
it's
gonna
be
even
less
than
that.
I
think
that
the
shirt
was
saying
that
it's
not
even
going
to
be
that
the
number
we
have
in
front
of
us
so
the
bank.
A
The
reason
this
is
also
a
purchase
instead
of
a
lease
is
because,
over
the
past,
what
eight
years
I
believe
we
weren't
credit
worthy
from
banks,
and
so
we
had
to
do
leases
instead
of
purchases
and
now
we're
back
bank.
Local
banks
will
work
with
us.
I
purchases
so,
and
these
are
state
bid
prices
all
that
kind
of
stuff,
so
I
want
to
make
sure
the
board
knew
that
that's.
A
D
A
B
D
A
A
We
have
a
matter
to
clear
up.
It
has
to
do
with
a
settlement
regarding
the
the
settlement
in
parts
V,
Kankakee,
County,
Sheriff's
Office
case
number
19,
CH
101.
This
is
a
a
settlement
regarding
a
FOIA
that
went
into
the
sheriff's
department,
who
is
a
FOIA
officer,
and
the
link
was
not
functioning
at
the
time,
so
the
FOIA
did
not
go
through
and
in
subsequent
attempts
to
get
the
FOIA
responded
to.
It
fell
outside
of
the
time
frame,
so
the
instead
of
the
the
litigant
going
to
the
public
access.
A
Oh
yeah,
the
PA
see
the
public
access
counselor
at
the
Attorney
General.
They
went
right
to
a
lawsuit,
so
this
had
to
do
with
you
know
a
situation.
Let's
just
say
that
was
unfortunate,
but
you
know
we
didn't
respond
to
the
for
you
in
time
for
whatever
reason
and
they
filed
suit
and
as
part
of
the
negotiation,
the
it
was
agreed
upon,
that
they
wanted
damages
started
at
one
end
started.
A
We
started
at
another
end
and
we
met
at
an
area
in
the
middle,
so
it
was
recommended
by
outside
counsel
that
we
settle
for
$6,000
in
this
matter
and
even
though
it
is
distasteful
that
is
before
the
board
to
settle
this
amount,
rather
than
incur
future
costs
on
something
that
is
obviously
we
are
in
the
wrong.
We
didn't
respond
in
time
for
whatever
reason,
so
that's
the
recommendation
that
we're
looking
for
is
to
settle
this
for
the
$6,000
and
not
incur
any
more
cost,
which
there
would
be
more
cost
on
fighting
this.