Will County public meetings in 2021

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 21, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2022.

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is reviewing several land use ordinances, including a solar farm and animal care facility. Members will also vote on road maintenance funding and a series of election district adjustments across multiple townships.

• Special Use Permit for a solar farm facility at the NE corner of IL-50 and W. Offner Rd.
• Special Use Permit and variances for an animal care/boarding facility at 24520 S. Kankakee St.
• MFT funds of $4,442,020.00 for county-wide maintenance material (bituminous patching).
• Contract award of $249,146.06 to "D" Construction, Inc. for W. Kankakee River Road.
• Public hearing and ordinance regarding raffle regulations in Chapter 116 of the County Code.

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting - Cancelled

The special meeting scheduled for December 15, 2021, has been cancelled. No further date has been determined.

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is considering several zoning ordinances and special use permits. The body will also discuss housing text amendments, solar farm stormwater management, and a building ordinance exception.

• Special Use Permit for a solar farm facility at the NE corner of IL-50 and W. Offner Rd., Monee
• Special Use Permit and variances for an animal care/boarding facility at 24520 S. Kankakee St., Manhattan
• Zoning Map Amendment from A-1 to E-2 and street setback variance for 15620 W. Baker Rd., Manhattan
• Zoning Map Amendment from C-1 to I-1 and outdoor storage permit for V. New Ave., Lockport
• Appeal #APCD-21-005 regarding 2117 Maple Road, Joliet

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The body is meeting to discuss the County Board Agenda and receive reports from various committees. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and committee updates.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions committee report

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to establish federal legislative priorities for FY2023 and state priorities for FY2022. The body will also review updates on state and federal legislative issues and the State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act.

• FY2023 Federal Legislative Agenda & Priorities
• FY2022 State Legislative Agenda & Priorities
• S. 3011/H.R. 5735: State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
• Placement of County Highway Route signage on all County Highways

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss budget amendments and the acquisition of land in the Spring Creek Greenway. The body is also reviewing contracts for waste removal and landscape maintenance.

• Resolution No. 21-34 to acquire Parcel SCX0C1 in the Spring Creek Greenway
• Budget Amendment Ordinance No. 608 for the Corporate Fund (Fund 10)
• Contract award of $29,650.00 to Waste Management of Illinois for waste removal and recycling
• Contract award of $28,500.00 to ASE Illini-Scapes, Inc. for landscape maintenance at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center and Isle a la Cache Museum
• Resolution No. 21-35 for an intergovernmental agreement with Bolingbrook Park District regarding Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Hidden Lakes Trout Farm

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to determine the County Board agenda. Discussions include the American Rescue Plan, paratransit services, and several intergovernmental agreements for mobility management.

• Intergovernmental agreements with Crete, Frankfort, Monee, Peotone, Washington, and Will Townships for the Will County Mobility Management Project
• Authorization to petition the City of Joliet for annexation of a Will County Campus Parcel
• Acquisition of land easements for the construction of the RNG Pipeline
• Funding for expansion of paratransit services and a Paratransit Integration and Efficiency Study
• Amendments to the Will County Raffle Ordinance

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Stormwater Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 project budget and the 2022 meeting schedule. The body is reviewing funding agreements for drainage restoration and maintenance projects in several municipalities.

• Funding up to $10,750 for Village of New Lenox Hill View Subdivision Drainage Restoration Project at 136 West Wood Street
• Funding up to $12,500 for Wheatland Township Rolling Acres & Sunny Farms Acres Subdivisions Drainage Restoration and Maintenance Project Phase 1
• Funding up to $15,000 for City of Crest Hill Fern Street Drainage Improvement Project
• Discussion of USACE DuPage River Flood Mitigation Project
• Review of 2021 Itemized Budget and 2022 Meeting Schedule

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review sales and cannabis tax collections and discuss financing options for a renewable natural gas plant at the Prairie View Landfill. Members will also consider several budget appropriation items and transfers across various county departments.

• Establishing all-in budget for Renewable Natural Gas Plant at Prairie View Landfill
• Review of RNG facility financing options with Speer Financial
• Appropriating award funds in Coroner's FY22 Budget
• Appropriating Emergency Solutions Grant funds in Veterans Assistance Commission FY2022 Budget
• Authorizing County Executive to execute documents for Delinquent Tax Program

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The Commission will review several zoning cases involving map amendments, special use permits, and variances across various townships. Items include a fuel station development in Frankfort, accessory dwelling unit adjustments in Monee, and animal care facility requests in Manhattan.

• Map amendment and special use permits for a motor vehicle fueling station at 7654 Lincoln Highway, Frankfort
• Variances for street and side yard setbacks at 23554 W. Link Lane, Plainfield
• Variances for accessory dwelling unit size, height, and building area at 24810 S. Murphy Ln., Monee
• Map amendment and street setback variance at 15620 W. Baker Rd., Manhattan
• Special use permit and setbacks for an animal care/boarding facility at 24520 S. Kankakee St., Manhattan

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements Committee is meeting to receive financial and construction updates on two specific projects. The body will discuss the Morgue Project and the RNG Facility.

• Morgue Project update and financial summary
• RNG Facility construction update and financial summary

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is meeting to award contracts for road maintenance and approve infrastructure agreements. The body will discuss highway improvements and professional services for bridge design.

• IDOT Resolution for County Wide Maintenance Material using MFT Funds ($4,442,020.00)
• Contract award to "D" Construction, Inc. for W. Kankakee River Road ($249,146.06)
• Design Engineering Services agreement with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. for Gougar Road (CH 52) Bridge
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Lockport for emergency vehicle preemption at Cedar Road and Division Street
• Revised IDOT-County Joint Agreements for Bell Road and 80th Avenue

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is assigning items for review including road maintenance contracts, budget transfers, and intergovernmental agreements. The body will discuss transportation funding and mobility management projects across several townships.

• IDOT Resolution for County Wide Maintenance Material using MFT Funds ($4,442,020.00)
• Contract award to "D" Construction, Inc. for W. Kankakee River Road ($249,146.06)
• Professional Services Agreement with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. for Gougar Road bridge design
• Amendments to the Will County Raffle Ordinance
• Intergovernmental agreements with New Lenox, Crete, Frankfort, Monee, Peotone, Washington, and Will Townships

WC Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct new business. The agenda includes the introduction of department heads from the Health Department.

• Approval of September 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Health Department heads

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Will County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The primary item of new business is the review of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Historic Preservation Plan.

• Historic Preservation Plan RFP Draft

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will receive updates on the opioid crisis and operations at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Members will also discuss declaring homelessness a public health emergency.

• Discussion on declaring homelessness a public health emergency
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Monthly update from Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Monthly update from Will County Health Dept.

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee will meet via video and audio. The agenda includes a scheduled update from Carmona Strategic Solutions.

• Update from Carmona Strategic Solutions

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a budget amendment and the acquisition of a specific land parcel. The body will also discuss collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters in executive session.

• Resolution No. 21-34: Acquisition of Parcel SCX0C1 in the Spring Creek Greenway
• Second Budget Amendment Ordinance No. 608 for the Corporate Fund (Fund 10)
• 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program - Land Preservation Program Status Report

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to award service contracts and approve an intergovernmental agreement. The body will also discuss permission to bid for a reconstruction project.

• Contract for $29,650.00 to Waste Management of Illinois for waste removal and recycling
• Contract for $28,500.00 to ASE Illini-Scapes, Inc. for landscape maintenance at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center and Isle a la Cache Museum
• Resolution No. 21-35 for an agreement with Bolingbrook Park District regarding Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Hidden Lakes Trout Farm
• Permission to bid for Hidden Lakes Bait Shop Reconstruction

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2022 annual budget and various tax levies. Members will also consider zoning requests for solar farms and several public works contracts.

• Public hearing for the 2022 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Special Use Permits for solar farm facilities on Goodenow Road and South Gougar Rd.
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to R-2A for 23724 IL Route 113
• $80,000 in MFT funds for Cedar Road structure replacement over Spring Creek
• Professional services agreements for a new Will County Morgue/Coroner’s Facility

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Special Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the FY2022 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance and two levy ordinances. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, land acquisition, and collective bargaining.

• FY2022 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance No. 591A
• Corporate Levy Ordinance No. 596A
• Construction and Development Levy Ordinance No. 597A

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees, including Finance and Public Works & Transportation.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Public Health & Safety committee report

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees, including Finance and Public Health & Safety.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions committee report

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is December 7, 2021.

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing to discuss a proposed appropriation and budget. The meeting is being held via video and audio due to COVID-19 disaster declarations.

• Proposed Appropriation and Budget Ordinance No. 591

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing to explain and discuss proposed levy ordinances numbers 592-597. The meeting is being held remotely via video and audio due to COVID-19 disaster declarations.

• Public hearing regarding proposed levy ordinances nos. 592-597

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the 2022 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance and several levy ordinances. The board will also consider land donations and specific project contracts.

• Approval of 2022 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance No. 591 and six levy ordinances
• Approval of Ordinance No. 605 establishing the 2022 Fee Schedule
• Acceptance of a 6.4 (+/-) acre parcel donation adjacent to Kraske Preserve in Crest Hill
• Contract award of $59,489.91 to RES Great Lakes for native seed at Forked Creek Preserve
• Contract award of $58,415.80 to Troch-McNeil Paving Company for Messenger Marsh Asphalt Trail Reconstruction

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to determine the County Board agenda. The body will discuss funding requests, professional service contracts, and the acquisition of land easements for an RNG pipeline.

• Acquisition of land easements for RNG pipeline construction
• Metra presentation on 2022 Proposed Operating & Capital Program & Budget
• Renewal of state lobbying services agreement with Curry & Associates, LLC
• Professional services contract with federal lobbyist firm Smith Dawson & Andrews
• Bids for gasoline and diesel fuel, snow removal, and sale of surplus vehicles

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to establish state legislative priorities for FY2022 and federal priorities for FY2023. The body will also review updates on state and federal legislative issues.

• Support for S. 3011 regarding flexibility in ARPA Recovery Funds
• Establishing FY2022 State Legislative Agenda & Priorities
• Establishing FY2023 Federal Legislative Agenda & Priorities
• Support for the repeal of the Federal IMD Medicaid Exclusion
• Discussion on opting out of preferential assessment for low-income housing

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is meeting to discuss several special use permits for solar farm facilities and one residential zoning map amendment. The body will also consider text amendments regarding housing definitions and uses in residential areas.

• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to R-2A for 23724 Route 113, Custer Park
• Special use permit for a solar farm facility on Goodenow Road, Beecher
• Special use permit for a solar farm facility at 27555 South Gougar Rd., Manhattan
• Special use permit for a solar farm facility at NE Corner of IL-50 and W. Offner Rd., Monee
• Proposed housing text amendments for definitions and uses in residential areas

WC Finance Committee - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY2022 Budget. The meeting is being conducted via video and audio due to COVID-19 guidelines.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The committee is discussing the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the period beginning December 1, 2021. Members are also reviewing various tax levies and infrastructure projects.

• Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Dec 1, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022
• Tax levies for Corporate, FICA, IMRF, Tort Immunity, and other funds
• Cedar Road bridge reconstruction using $80,000.00 in MFT funds
• Acceptance of $44,000.00 donation for development at Laraway Road and 116th Street
• 24-month extension with Canon Solutions America for copy machines

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee will meet to consider several contract awards and new bidding permissions. Items include native seed purchases for Forked Creek Preserve and asphalt trail reconstruction at Messenger Marsh.

• $59,489.91 contract award to RES Great Lakes for supplemental native seed at Forked Creek Preserve
• $58,415.80 contract award to Troch-McNeil Paving Company, Inc. for Messenger Marsh asphalt trail reconstruction
• Ordinance No. 607 regarding a license agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company d/b/a Nicor Gas Company at Joliet Junction Trail
• Permission to bid for Whalon Lake Viewshed Management
• Permission to bid for 2022 Ecological Management Contracts at multiple preserves

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance and multiple tax levy ordinances. The body will also consider a new fee schedule and a real property tax settlement agreement.

• 2022 Appropriation and Budget Ordinance No. 591
• 2021 Tax Levy Ordinances Nos. 592-597
• Ordinance No. 605 establishing the 2022 Fee Schedule
• Resolution No. 21-32 regarding the Second Lemont Refinery Real Property Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
• Resolution No. 21-33 accepting a 6.4 (+/-) acre parcel donation adjacent to Kraske Preserve in Crest Hill

Forest Preserve District Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District of Will County Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund is meeting to review financial reports and the upcoming budget. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, land acquisition, and collective bargaining.

• Resolution No. 21-05, 2022 Budget
• Schedule of Bills for July 2021-September 2021
• Quarterly Investment Report as of July 2021-September 2021
• Quarterly Operating Statement for period ending July 2021-September 2021

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee will meet to review old and new business. The primary agenda item is an update from Carmona Strategic Solutions.

• Update from Carmona Strategic Solutions

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will receive several informational reports including updates on Sunny Hill Nursing Home and the Will County Health Department. Discussion items include an opioid update, a proposal regarding homelessness as a public health emergency, and a discussion on Sunny Hill nursing home admission policies.

• Sunny Hill Nursing Home September 2021 updates
• Will County Health Dept. monthly update
• Opioid update
• Declaring homelessness a public health emergency
• Extending Sunny Hill Nursing Home admission policy for non-Will County residents

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a proclamation for Sandra Vasko and a discussion regarding the annual agenda.

• Sandra Vasko Executive Proclamation
• Annual Agenda

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several professional services agreements and intergovernmental contracts. The body is deciding on funding for bridge work and property acquisitions for road intersections.

• Reconstruction of the bridge on Cedar Road (CH 4) over Spring Creek using $80,000.00 in MFT funds
• Acceptance of a $44,000.00 donation in lieu of improvements for a development at Laraway Road and 116th Street
• Right of Way Acquisition Services agreements for Bell Road (CH 16) at 143rd Street (CH 37)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Peotone for pedestrian warning signs on Wilmington-Peotone Road (CH 25)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Crest Hill for improvements at Weber Road (CH 88) and Knapp Drive

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements & IT Committee is reviewing financial summaries and updates for several county projects. The body is considering authorizing payments to Harbour Contractors, Inc. and Stromsland, De Young & Prybys for work on the County Office Building and 1300 Copperfield Avenue.

• Payment authorization for Harbour Contractors, Inc. (1300 Copperfield Avenue Project)
• Payment authorization for Stromsland, De Young & Prybys (1300 Copperfield Avenue Project)
• Payment authorization for Harbour Contractors, Inc. (Will County Office Building Remodel Project)
• Payment authorization for Stromsland, De Young & Prybys (Will County Office Building Remodel Project)
• Financial updates on the Morgue Project and RNG Facility Construction

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 project program itemized budget and various stormwater management topics. Discussion items include solar farm projects and flood mitigation efforts.

• 2021 Project Program Discussion Itemized Budget
• Rock Creek Watershed Based Plan and IEPA Section 319(h) Grant funding
• USACE DuPage River Flood Mitigation Project
• Stormwater Management for Solar Farm Projects

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is reviewing the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the period of December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022. Members will discuss various tax levies and the appropriation of grant funds for the Coroner and Community Health Center.

• Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2022
• Establishing all-in budget for the Renewable Natural Gas Plant at the Prairie View Landfill and Recycling Facility
• Tax levies for Corporate, FICA, IMRF, Tort Immunity, and Worker's Comp. Reserve funds
• Tax levies for Health Department, County Highway, County Bridge, and Federal Aid Matching funds
• Appropriating grant funds in the Coroner's and Community Health Center's FY2021 budgets

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several zoning cases, including multiple special use permits for solar farm facilities. The agenda also includes requests for temporary use permits and various property setbacks and lot area variances.

• Temporary Use Permit (TUP-21-008) for a security trailer at 14355 Archer Avenue, Lockport
• Temporary Use Permit (TUP-21-009) for a plumbing business at 14355 Archer Avenue, Lockport
• Variance (ZC-21-051) for accessory building area and side yard setback at 986 Vine Street, New Lenox
• Variance (ZC-21-066) for lot area, frontage, and setbacks at 15360 W. Delaney Rd., Manhattan
• Variance (ZC-21-071) for animal confinement setback and lot area at 2117 Maple Road, Joliet

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss a Special County Board Agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Special County Board Agenda

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Will County Board is meeting to vote on several land use permits, including solar farm facilities in Beecher. The board will also hold public hearings regarding groundwater use restrictions in Joliet and increases to construction debris fees.

• Special Use Permits for solar farm facilities on E. Indiana Avenue, Beecher
• Ordinance prohibiting groundwater as a potable water supply near 1306 McKinley Avenue, Joliet
• Proposed increase in clean construction and demolition debris fees
• Intergovernmental agreements with Romeoville and Crest Hill for license plate reading cameras
• Professional services agreements with Wight and Company and Leopardo Companies for a new morgue/coroner's facility

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY2022 budget and the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees, including Finance and Land Use & Development.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget
• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development, Finance, and Public Works & Transportation committees
• Reports from Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, and Legislative & Judicial committees
• Reports from Capital Improvements and Executive committees

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The public hearing scheduled for October 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2021.

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing proposed 2021 levies and deciding on the acquisition of land parcels in Jackson Creek Greenway, Black Walnut, and North DuPage River areas. The board is also awarding several contracts for preserve restoration and facility improvements.

• Proposed 2021 Levies review and authorization of final levy ordinances
• Contract of $952,000.00 to Lite Construction, Inc. for Four Rivers Environmental Education Center museum improvements
• Contract of $357,300.00 to Superior Exhibits & Design, Inc. and Bluestone & Associates for Four Rivers interpretive campus improvements
• Contract of $72,680.00 to Sikich LLC for 2021-2023 financial audit services
• Acquisition of parcels in Jackson Creek Greenway, Black Walnut Resource Planning Area, and North DuPage River Resource Planning Area

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to set the agenda for the County Board. Discussions include redistricting maps, official salaries, and various contract renewals and bids.

• Proposed 11-2 Redistricting Map and Reapportionment Plan 13-2
• Prohibiting groundwater use as potable water supply near 1306 McKinley Avenue
• Amending Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance to increase clean construction and demolition debris fees
• Ratifying emergency masonry repairs to the Court Annex Building at 57 North Ottawa Street
• Multi-year real estate assessment agreement with CITGO Refinery

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from various committees.

• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Ad-Hoc Reapportionment committee report
• Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions committee report

WC Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Cancelled

The special meeting of the Will County Board Finance Committee scheduled for October 12, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is November 2, 2021.

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is considering special use permits for two solar farm facilities in Beecher and a zoning map amendment in Frankfort. The body will also discuss a truck terminal extension in Joliet and residential housing text amendments.

• Special use permit for solar farm at E. Indiana Avenue, Beecher (ZC-21-035)
• Special use permit for solar farm at E. Indiana Avenue, Beecher (ZC-21-037)
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-2 for 24129 S. Center Rd., Frankfort (ZC-21-053)
• First extension of special use permit for a truck terminal on Manhattan Road, Joliet (SEXT-21-006)
• Housing text amendments for definitions and uses in residential areas

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to receive legislative updates and consider a resolution. The body will review reports on federal and state legislative issues.

• Resolution in support of Will County's Military and Veteran Caregivers - Hidden Heroes

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The committee is reviewing proposed redistricting maps and a proposal to set minimum pay for county employees at $15.00 per hour. The meeting also includes various contract renewals and committee assignment requests for county services.

• Discussion on setting minimum pay for Will County employees at $15.00 per hour
• Proposed 11-2 and 13-2 redistricting map overviews
• Intergovernmental agreements with Romeoville and Crest Hill for license plate reading cameras
• Professional services agreements with Wight and Company, Inc. and Leopardo Companies, Inc. for a new morgue/coroner's facility
• Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance to increase clean construction and demolition debris fees

WC Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee is meeting to conduct business and introduce department heads. The meeting is being held via video and audio due to COVID-19 guidelines.

• Introduction of State's Attorney's Office department head
• Introduction of Sheriff's Office department head

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee is reviewing several contract awards for restoration projects, museum improvements, and website updates. The body is also considering a license agreement for Commonwealth Edison and permissions to bid on trail repairs.

• Contract of $952,000.00 to Lite Construction, Inc. for Interior Museum Improvement Project at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Contract of $357,300.00 to Superior Exhibits & Design, Inc. and Bluestone & Associates for interpretive campus improvements at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Contract of $146,348.85 to Bisping Construction Co., Inc. for hydrologic restoration at Kankakee Sands Preserve
• Contract of $143,280.00 to Americaneagle.com for a new website content management system and updates
• Ordinance No. 604 authorizing License Agreement No. 21-11 to Commonwealth Edison Company at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee will meet to review the first month of work performed by Carmona Strategic Solutions. The meeting is being held via video and audio due to COVID-19 guidelines.

• Update from Carmona Strategic Solutions on first month's work
• Approval of August 4, 2021 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for October 6, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2021.

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss several contract renewals and bid awards for Sunny Hill Nursing Home. The agenda also includes updates on opioids and a proposal to declare homelessness a public health emergency.

• Proposal to declare homelessness a public health emergency
• Renewing contract for security guard services at Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Renewing contracts for medical products at Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Awarding bids for nursing services (CNA, LPN & RN), disposable washcloths, incontinence supplies, and exam gloves for Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Community Health Center Women's Health Renovations

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider the 2021 levies and the placement of Budget Ordinance No. 591 on public display. The body is also reviewing the acquisition of several land parcels and a contract for audit services.

• Review of proposed 2021 levies
• Resolution No. 21-29: Acquisition of Parcel JC40B1 in Jackson Creek Greenway
• Resolution No. 21-30: Acquisition of Parcel BW10D1 in Black Walnut Resource Planning Area
• Resolution No. 21-31: Acquisition of Parcels NDPXC1, C2 and C3 in North DuPage River Resource Planning Area
• Contract award of $72,680.00 to Sikich LLC for 2021-2023 financial audit services

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Stormwater Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 project budget and a flood mitigation project. The body is considering a resolution to provide partial local matching funds for a state grant to develop a watershed plan for Rock Creek.

• Resolution 21-06: Authorization of up to $25,000 for the local match of an IEPA Section 319(h) Grant for the Rock Creek Watershed Based Plan
• Discussion of the 2021 Project Program Itemized Budget
• Correspondence regarding the USACE Dupage River Flood Mitigation Project

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is discussing expenses, professional services, and outstanding debt for the FY2022 budget. Members will also review proposals for Sheriff's Department equipment and cost estimates for a natural gas plant.

• Sheriff's Department proposal for capital purchases of cars and cameras
• Cost estimate for Renewable Natural Gas Plant at Prairie View Landfill and Recycling Facility
• Appropriation of IDPH grant funds for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination in Health Department FY2021 budget
• Determination of the Estimate of the Annual Aggregate Levy
• Renewal of contract for Annual Audit

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission is considering several zoning map amendments, special use permits, and variances. Key items include requests for solar farm facilities in Beecher and a fueling station in Frankfort.

• Special use permits for two solar farm facilities on E. Indiana Avenue, Beecher
• Map amendment from C-2/C-3 to C-4 and special use permits for a fueling station and liquor sales at 7654 Lincoln Highway, Frankfort
• Four variances for setbacks, frontage, and lot area at 10S188 Route 59, Naperville
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-2 at 24129 S. Center Rd., Frankfort
• Election of Vice-Chairperson

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements & IT Committee is discussing updates on the County Office Building, the 1300 Copperfield Ave. project, and the RNG facility. The body is deciding on professional services agreements for a new morgue/coroner's facility and authorizing various project payments.

• Professional Services Agreement with Wight and Company, Inc. for New Will County Morgue/Coroner’s Facility design
• Professional Services Agreement with Leopardo Companies, Inc. for New Will County Morgue/Coroner's Facility construction management
• Payment to Harbour Contractors, Inc. for 1300 Copperfield Avenue Project
• Payment to stromsland + de young + prybys Architecture Group for 1300 Copperfield Avenue and Office Building Remodel
• Payments to HR Green, Inc. for Will County Health Department and Will County Courthouse

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss intergovernmental agreements for license plate reading cameras and professional services for right-of-way acquisition. The body will also review speed zone changes and infrastructure projects.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Romeoville for license plate reading cameras on county highways
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Crest Hill for license plate reading cameras on county highways
• Professional Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition along Kankakee County Line Road (CH 58)
• Establishment of Altered Speed Zones 594 in County Board District #2
• Stipulated Agreement 2167 for Gougar Road over CN Rail Road

OPEB - Regular Meeting

The OPEB Committee is meeting to review investment reports for the second and third quarters of 2021. The body will discuss amendments to retiree election rules and the appointment of an election administrator for January 2022.

• Investment Report for 2nd & 3rd Quarter of 2021
• Amendments to the OPEB Retiree Election Rules & Procedures
• Appointment of Election Administrator for January 2022 Retiree Election
• Setting date for special meeting to declare winner of 2022 Retiree Election
• Authorization for Investment Manager to make quarterly investment purchase

WC Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing

The Committee of the Whole is conducting a public hearing regarding reapportionment plans. The meeting includes overviews of the process from the State's Attorney's Office, a County Board reapportionment plan, and a proposed redistricting map from the County Executive.

• Overview of Reapportionment Process by State's Attorney's Office
• County Board Reapportionment Plan 13-2 Version 1 with 2020 Census
• County Executive's Proposed 11-2 Redistricting Map
• Public hearing and comments on reapportionment plans

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 21, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021.

Will County Board - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board will review a proposed redistricting map and consider several zoning amendments and bond debt service abatements. The board is also addressing intergovernmental agreements for license plate reading cameras and various professional service contracts.

• Zoning map amendment from A-2 to C-4 for 14124 W. Maple Road, Mokena
• Special Use Permit for light equipment sales/rentals at 23824 W. Andrew Road, Plainfield
• Tax abatements for multiple bond series including $170.8 million for General Obligation Building Will Bonds Series 2020
• Intergovernmental agreements with University Park and Wilmington for license plate reading cameras
• Agreement with Globetrotters Engineering Corporation for design services on Laraway Road at Cedar Road

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Members will also discuss the upcoming County Board agenda.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget
• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Committee reports from eight different bodies

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee will consider a special use permit for an RV rental business in Plainfield and an appeal regarding a property in Lockport. The body will also discuss housing text amendments for the Will County Zoning Ordinance.

• Special use permit for light equipment sales/rentals (compact RVs) at 23824 W. Andrew Road, Plainfield
• Appeal #APCD-21-004 regarding Zoning Case #ZC-21-050 at 14357 High Road, Lockport
• Request for refund of fees for REF-21-001, Plumbing Express Inc.
• Housing text amendments for definitions and uses in residential areas

WC Finance Committee - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss expenses for the FY2022 budget. The meeting is being conducted via video and audio due to COVID-19 guidelines.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget - Expenses

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees and a public comment period.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development committee
• Reports from Finance committee
• Reports from Public Works & Transportation committee
• Reports from Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions committee

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to review legislative updates and new business. Discussions include a request for more state-issued treatment center licenses and FOID modernization.

• Request for increase in State Issued Licenses for Treatment Centers from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• HB 562 FOID Modernization discussion with the Sheriff's Dept
• Federal Legislative Update from Smith, Dawson & Andrews
• State Legislative Issues update from Curry & Associates
• ISACo Updates

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The committee is meeting to set the County Board agenda. Discussions include a proposed redistricting map based on 2020 Census data and setting a minimum pay rate of $15.00 per hour for county employees.

• Review of Reapportionment Plan 13-2 Version 1 with 2020 Census
• Proposed minimum pay for Will County employees at $15.00 per hour
• Contract with Tulsa Inspection Resources -PUC, LLC for RNG Pipeline inspection
• Adoption of Revised Will County County-Wide Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Contract renewals with Total Parking Solutions, Inc. (TPS) for parking terminals

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several intergovernmental agreements and award construction contracts. The session includes discussions on trail development and facility improvements.

• Contract of $313,754.60 to Oak Lawn Blacktop Paving Co. for annual asphalt repair and replacement
• Contract of $303,200.49 to Integral Construction, Inc. for All Abilities Trail Improvement Project at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Contract of $244,500.00 to Berglund Construction Company for building envelope improvements at the Operations and Law Enforcement Facility
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield Township Park District for DuPage River Regional Trail development
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Junior College for natural area volunteer workdays

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing several zoning cases, including a request for a temporary use permit for a fall festival. The body will also consider various variance requests for accessory buildings and property setbacks.

• Temporary use permit for fall festival with paintball and axe throwing at 3450 Crete-Monee Road, Monee
• Variance for accessory building area (1,800 to 2,359 sq ft) at 16014 W. 139th St., Homer Glen
• Special use permit for light equipment sales/rentals at 23824 W. Andrew Road, Plainfield
• Variance for accessory building area (3,000 to 4,248 sq ft) at 22940 S. Althea Court, Minooka
• Variance for pool and yard setbacks at 16327 S. Lily Cache Road, Plainfield

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements Committee is meeting to discuss financial summaries and updates for several county projects. The body will also consider authorizing a payment to the Farnsworth Group for the Will County Courthouse.

• Payment authorization to Farnsworth Group for the Will County Courthouse
• Financial summary for County Office Building Renovations
• Update on 1300 Copperfield Ave. Project (Former Silver Cross Hospital Property)
• Morgue Project update and financial summary
• RNG Facility construction update and financial summary

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will discuss several infrastructure projects and intergovernmental agreements. Items include bridge construction on Scheer Road and the placement of license plate reading cameras.

• County aid for a bridge over Forked Creek on Scheer Road
• License plate reading camera agreement with Village of University Park
• Supplemental engineering services for Laraway Road (CH 74) at Cedar Road (CH 4)
• Feasibility study discussion regarding Weber/Knapp Area with City of Crest Hill
• License plate reading camera agreement with City of Wilmington

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY2022 budget and American Rescue Plan revenue loss calculations. The body will consider several requests for UKG project training and change orders. The agenda includes multiple items regarding the abatement of taxes to pay debt service on various general obligation bonds.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget
• Request for expanded UKG Training Program and change orders for UKG Project and Fortium Partners Agreement
• Appropriating Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Planning and Direct Support Grants
• Abating taxes for debt service on $170,800,000 General Obligation Building Will Bonds, Series 2020
• Abating taxes for debt service on $57,380,000 General Obligation Transportation Improvement Bonds, Series 2010

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021.

WC Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee is meeting to discuss IT project updates. The body will review requests for change orders and an expanded training program for the UKG project for the 2022 fiscal year.

• Request for change orders for the UKG Project and Fortium Partners Agreement for 2022 Fiscal Year
• Request for expanded and enhanced UKG Training Program for 2022 Fiscal Year
• Introduction of County Office Building Departments: Treasurer

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is reviewing committee assignment requests involving budget transfers, bond debt service, and infrastructure projects. The body is also discussing a proposal to set the minimum pay for Will County employees at $15.00 per hour.

• Proposal to set minimum pay for Will County employees at $15.00 per hour
• Tax abatements for multiple General Obligation bonds, including a $170,800,000 Series 2020 bond
• Appeal # APCD-21-004 regarding 14357 High Avenue in Lockport Township
• Proposal to declare homelessness a public health emergency
• Contract for pipeline inspection services with Tulsa Inspection Resources-PUC, LLC

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to review several contract awards for asphalt repair, trail improvements, and building envelopes. The body is also considering resolutions regarding the DuPage River and a volunteer agreement with Joliet Junior College.

• Contract for $313,754.60 to Oak Lawn Blacktop Paving Co. for annual asphalt repair and replacement
• Contract for $303,200.49 to Integral Construction, Inc. for All Abilities Trail Improvement Project at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Contract for $244,500.00 to Berglund Construction Company for building envelope improvements at the Operations and Law Enforcement Facility
• Resolution No. 21-24 concerning the use of the DuPage River
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 21-06 with Joliet Junior College for natural area volunteer workdays

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2022 draft budget and several intergovernmental agreements. The body will also consider resolutions regarding trail development and insurance membership.

• Resolution No. 21-26: Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield Township Park District for DuPage River Regional Trail development
• Resolution No. 21-27: Amendment #3 to License Agreements with Village of Manhattan at Wauponsee Glacial Trail
• Resolution No. 21-28: Intergovernmental Agreement for membership in the Government Insurance Network
• Review of 2022 Draft Budget

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for September 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2021.

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Public Health & Safety Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes a proposal to declare homelessness a public health emergency and updates on the Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

• Proposal to declare homelessness a public health emergency
• Sunny Hill Nursing Home updates
• Opioid update
• Will County Health Dept. monthly update

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for September 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2021.

WC Budget Workshop - Special Meeting

The Will County Board is meeting to discuss the FY2022 budget. Reshawn Howard will provide an overview of the budget for the board's discussion.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to discuss the parameters and plans for redistricting. The session includes presentations on a modified 13-district map and a reapportionment plan based on 2020 Census data.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Alternative 2 Modified
• Review of Reapportionment Plan 13-2 Version 1 with 2020 Census
• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget and the 2021 State of the County Address. Members will consider several zoning amendments, public works contracts, and the establishment of a maximum price for a new county morgue facility.

• Zoning request for landscape business at 25920 W. Black Road, Shorewood
• Contract for Washington Road District resurfacing with Gallagher Asphalt Corporation for $176,644.30
• Audit contract amendment with Baker Tilly not to exceed $145,530.00
• Diversity & Inclusion consultant contract with Carmona Strategic Solutions not to exceed $128,240.00
• Designation of 8309 W. North Avenue, Frankfort as a historic landmark

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees, including Finance and Public Works & Transportation.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Public Health & Safety committee report

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from several committees, including Finance and Public Health & Safety.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Public Health & Safety committee report

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing scheduled for August 17, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is September 7, 2021.

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The committee is meeting to set the 2022 group health plan renewal and contribution rates. Members will also consider contract amendments for auditing services and a lease for the Veterans Assistance Commission.

• Amendment to Baker Tilly auditing contract for fiscal year 2021 not-to-exceed $145,530.00
• Approval of 2022 premiums for Will County Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan
• Lease amendment with Bays Glenwood, LLC for office space at 2400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 110, Joliet
• Amendment to Liquor Control Ordinance regarding Class B1 License for Barn & Vineyard LLC in Beecher
• Authorization of land easement acquisitions for RNG Pipeline construction

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on several land acquisitions and grant applications for greenway projects. The board is also reviewing contracts for vehicle purchases and tree mitigation services.

• Ordinances 602 and 603 regarding 18 total agricultural licenses for the 2022 Farm License Program
• Resolution 21-21 to acquire Parcel JC40A1 in the Jackson Creek Greenway
• Contract of $41,916.47 to Davey Resource Group, Inc. for Forked Creek Preserve Tree Mitigation
• Purchase of a 2021 Polaris Ranger for $22,137.43 and a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime for $27,726.80
• Purchase of a 2022 Felling Heavy Duty Equipment Trailer for $26,525.56

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to consider several zoning map amendments and special use permits. The body will also discuss designating a historic landmark and affordable housing options in residential areas.

• Special use permit for a landscape business at 25920 W. Black Road, Shorewood
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-1 for vacant property on Bruns Rd., Monee
• Zoning map amendment from A-2 to C-4 for 14124 W. Maple Road, Mokena
• Designation of 8309 W. North Avenue, Frankfort (Frederick Gatter Farmstead) as a historic landmark
• Variance request for accessory storage and side yard setback at 5640 Laurel Lane, Monee

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to discuss parameters for reapportionment. The session includes a presentation and review of a modified GIS map for 13 County Board districts submitted by CBM Gould.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Alternative 2 (CBM Gould Modified)
• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet via video/audio to review state legislative issues and a mechanism for reporting the contents of warehouses and facilities in Will County. The meeting also includes updates from ISACo.

• Update on State Legislative Issues from Curry & Associates
• Discussion on mechanism to report contents of warehouses/facilities in Will County

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several contracts for road maintenance and design engineering. The body will also discuss traffic signal maintenance and warehouse access on Gougar Road.

• Contract award to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation for $176,644.30 to resurface Stoney Island Avenue
• Agreement with Duke Realty Corporation and Village of Romeoville for traffic signals at Renwick Road
• Supplemental design engineering agreement with WSP-USA, Inc. for Bell Road from 159th to 151st Street
• Supplemental design engineering agreement with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. for Bell Road at 143rd Street
• Ingress and egress request for a proposed warehouse on Gougar Road

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements & IT Committee is discussing updates on the County Office Building, 1300 Copperfield Ave., and the RNG facility. The body is also considering authorizations for contracts and payments related to the new County Morgue, the Will County Courthouse, and the Health Department.

• Negotiating architectural/engineering services contract for new County Morgue with Wight & Company
• Negotiating construction management services contract for new County Morgue with Leopardo Companies
• Payments to Farnsworth Group, Gilbane Building Company, and Medows Construction for the Will County Courthouse
• Payments to Farnsworth Group, HR Green Inc., and Leopardo Companies for Will County Health Department
• Financial updates for 1300 Copperfield Ave. (Former Silver Cross Hospital Property)

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is reviewing several items for referral to other committees. These include land use designations, road construction contracts, and diversity consulting services.

• Designating 8309 W. North Avenue, Frankfort, IL as a Historic Landmark
• Contract award to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation for $176,644.30 for Washington Road District Resurfacing
• Professional services contract with Carmona Strategic Solutions not to exceed $128,240.00
• Health Department update on the $3 Million CARES Allocation
• Negotiating architectural and construction management contracts for a new County Morgue Facility

WC Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is scheduled to conduct a regular meeting via video and/or audio. The agenda includes the introduction of committee members, the Executive Director of ICT, and various County Office Building departments.

• Introduction of Ad-Hoc IT Assessment Committee Members
• Introduction of the Executive Director of ICT
• Introduction of Auditor, Treasurer, HR Department, County Clerk, Supervisor of Assessments, Finance Department, Emergency Management, and County Executive Office

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee is reviewing several contract awards for vehicles and tree mitigation. The body is also seeking permission to bid various restoration and improvement projects across district preserves.

• Contract of $41,916.47 to Davey Resource Group, Inc. for Forked Creek Preserve Tree Mitigation Project
• Purchase of 2021 Polaris Ranger for $22,137.43 from Shorewood Home and Auto
• Purchase of 2022 Felling Heavy Duty Equipment Trailer for $26,525.56 from Alta Equipment
• Purchase of 2022 Toyota Prius Prime for $27,726.80 from National Auto Fleet Group
• Resolution No. 21-18 for a grant application for Lake Chaminwood Phase II Improvements Project

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Will County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The primary new item for discussion is a draft resolution regarding Sandra Vasko.

• Sandra Vasko Draft Resolution

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will receive monthly updates regarding Sunny Hill Nursing Home, the Will County Health Department, and opioid status. Additionally, members will consider renewing a contract for therapy services at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

• Sunny Hill Nursing Home monthly update
• Will County Health Dept. monthly update
• Opioid update
• Renewing contract for therapy services at Sunny Hill Nursing Home

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Diversity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary item is a professional services contract for consulting services.

• Professional services contract with Carmona Strategic Solutions for a not-to-exceed amount of $128,240.00

Forest Preserve District Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund will meet to approve financial documents for the period of April 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. The body will also conduct an investment review and hold an executive session.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills (April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021)
• Approval of Quarterly Investment Report (April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021)
• Approval of Quarterly Income Statements (April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021)
• Investment Review
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining, land acquisition, litigation, and personnel

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a schedule of bills and approve several ordinances and resolutions. The body is discussing the acquisition of land parcels and the authorization of agricultural licenses for the 2022 Farm License Program.

• Ordinance No. 602: Authorizing 7 agricultural licenses for the 2022 Farm License Program
• Ordinance No. 603: Authorizing the extension of 11 agricultural licenses for the 2022 Farm License Program
• Resolution No. 21-19: Land acquisition grant application for parcel SCX0B1 adjacent to Hadley Valley
• Resolution No. 21-20: Local agency share for Veterans Memorial Trail - Spring Creek Greenway Trail to 159th Street Trail
• Resolution No. 21-21: Acquisition of parcel JC40A1 in the Jackson Creek Greenway

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing several zoning map amendments, variances, and a temporary use permit for a music and camping event. The agenda includes various requests for land use changes and setback adjustments across multiple townships.

• Temporary Use Permit (TUP-21-006) for a music and camping event at 30129 S. Yates Avenue, Beecher
• Special Use Permit (ZC-20-088) for a landscape and lawn maintenance business at 25920 W. Black Road, Shorewood
• Zoning Map Amendment (ZC-21-048) from A-2 to C-4 at 14124 W. Maple Road, Mokena
• Zoning Map Amendment (ZC-21-045) from A-1 to E-1 on Bruns Rd., Monee
• Variance requests for street and side yard setbacks at 21525 W. Angle Rd., Wilmington

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2021, has been cancelled. No new meeting date has been determined.

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2021, has been cancelled. No further meeting date has been determined.

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Stormwater Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 project program budget and the USACE Dupage River Flood Mitigation Project. The body is considering a resolution to provide partial local matching funds for an IEPA grant to develop a watershed plan.

• Resolution 21-06: Authorization of up to $25,000 for the local match of an IEPA Section 319(h) Grant for the Rock Creek Watershed Based Plan
• Discussion of the USACE Dupage River Flood Mitigation Project
• Review of the 2021 Project Program Discussion Itemized Budget

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The August 3, 2021, meeting was rescheduled for August 9, 2021, because the agenda preface was not legally sufficient to allow virtual attendance. The original agenda included discussions on county building renovations and authorizations for morgue facility contracts.

• Negotiate architectural/engineering contract for New County Morgue Facility with Wight & Company
• Negotiate construction management contract for New County Morgue Facility with Leopardo Companies
• Payments for Will County Courthouse to Farnsworth Group, Gilbane Building Company, and Medows Construction, Inc.
• Payments for Will County Health Department to Farnsworth Group, HR Green Inc., and Leopardo Companies, Inc.
• Financial summaries for County Office Building Renovations, 1300 Copperfield Ave. Project, and RNG Facility Construction

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects and professional service agreements. The body will review contracts for road resurfacing and traffic signal maintenance. This meeting was rescheduled from August 3 to August 9, 2021.

• Contract award to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation for $176,644.30 for Stoney Island Avenue resurfacing
• Agreement with Duke Realty Corporation and Village of Romeoville for traffic signals at Renwick Road
• Supplemental design engineering agreement with WSP-USA, Inc. for Bell Road from 159th Street to 151st Street
• Supplemental design engineering agreement with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. for Bell Road at 143rd Street
• Professional services agreement with Applied Research Associates, Inc. for the 2021 Pavement Preservation Survey

WC Miscellaneous Meetings - Construction Manager Svc Interviews

The county is interviewing five firms for construction manager services for a morgue facility. The meeting was recessed until July 23, 2021.

• Interviews for morgue facility construction manager services
• Interview with Harbour
• Interview with Henry Bros
• Interview with Boller
• Interviews with Leopardo and Wight & Co.

WC Committee of the Whole - Informational Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding an informational meeting to review county operations. The session includes an overview of the Will County Center for Economic Development and a transportation briefing.

• Will County Center for Economic Development Overview by John Greuling and Doug Pryor
• Will County Transportation Briefing by consultant Ann Schneider

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2021.

WC Miscellaneous Meetings - Architectural Svc Interviews

The county is holding interviews with four firms to provide architectural services for a morgue facility. The meeting consists of scheduled presentations from each candidate.

• Interview with Wight & Co.
• Interview with Cordigan Clark
• Interview with Tria-Architecture
• Interview with Kluber Architects & Engineers

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is deciding on zoning map amendments and special use permits for properties in Park Forest and Joliet. Members will also review several road construction contracts and budget appropriations for health services.

• Zoning map amendment from C-2 to R-4 for 23745 S. Western Ave., Park Forest
• Special use permits for a truck terminal and heavy equipment sales at 2525 New Lenox Road, Joliet
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $201,031.89 for New Lenox Road District overlay
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $116,900.54 for Wilmington-Peotone Road
• Contract award to Tri State Asphalt, LLC for $138,250.00 for road district materials

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus will hold a special meeting via Webex. The body will discuss the County Board agenda and receive reports from various committees.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development committee
• Reports from Finance committee
• Reports from Public Works & Transportation committee
• Reports from Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions committee

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting to review old business and new items. The body will discuss updates regarding the Morgue Project and the American Rescue Plan, as well as reapportionment information.

• Morgue Project update from the County Executive's Office
• American Rescue Plan discussion with Mimi Cowan
• Information regarding reapportionment
• Discussion of the County Board Agenda

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Health & Safety Committee will receive updates on the opioid crisis and operations at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. The body will also consider renewing a contract for diabetic supplies for Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

• Contract renewal for diabetic supplies for Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Sunny Hill Nursing Home updates
• Board of Health COVID-19 Response Committee meeting minutes from May 12, 2021

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee will hold a regular meeting via videoconference. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a presentation by Carmona Strategic Solutions.

• Approval of May 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Carmona Strategic Solutions

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review several zoning map amendments and special use permits. Discussion items also include a landmark rescission in Lockport Township and potential changes to the county building code fee schedule.

• Zoning map amendment from C-2 to R-4 for 23745 S. Western Ave., Park Forest
• Special Use Permit for a truck terminal and heavy equipment sales/rentals at 2525 New Lenox Road, Joliet
• Second extension of a Special Use Permit for Speedway Solar Energy Center LLC in Jackson Township
• Final Plat for Pedigo Subdivision in Frankfort Township
• Landmark rescission for the John Fiddyment House in Lockport Township

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The Will County Board Legislative & Judicial Committee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2021.

OPEB - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Will County OPEB committee scheduled for July 13, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021.

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Will County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The primary item for new business is a landmark nomination for the Frederick Gatter Farmstead.

• Landmark nomination for Frederick Gatter Farmstead

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to determine the County Board agenda. The body will discuss COVID-19 relief funding, the American Rescue Plan, and various operational agreements.

• Amendment to consulting agreement with Bronner Group for CARES Act and COVID-19 relief funding
• Change order for additional pipe for RNG Pipeline
• MOU with Superior Ambulance Service for Countywide Radio System access
• Adoption of the HUD Action Plan for Program Year 2021
• Agreement with Illinois Development Authority for Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on several service and equipment contracts. The body will also consider a budget reallocation for construction and development funds and an update to the agricultural use policy.

• Ordinance No. 601 for Construction & Development Funds Budget Reallocation
• Contract of $28,750.00 to Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for Plum Creek Greenway Bench Improvement Project
• Purchase of two 2022 Ford F-250 trucks for $62,181.00 from Currie Motors and one 2022 Ford F-150 for $28,137.00 from Roesch Ford
• Contracts for Strand Associates, Inc. totaling $64,400.00 for design and engineering at Joliet Junction Trail and Old Plank Road Trail
• Resolution No. 21-16 to amend the Agricultural Use Policy

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing requests for temporary use permits, zoning variances, and special use permits. The body will also consider a zoning map amendment and updates to the county zoning ordinance regarding animal care and exotic animals.

• Temporary use permit for a music and camping event at 30129 S. Yates Avenue, Beecher
• Special use permit for a truck terminal and heavy equipment sales/rentals at 2525 New Lenox Road, Joliet
• Zoning map amendment from C-2 to R-4 for 23745 Western Ave., Park Forest
• Special use permit for a landscape and lawn maintenance business at 25920 W. Black Road, Shorewood
• Variances for lot frontage and setbacks at 5640 Laurel Lane, 9716 Monee-Manhattan Rd., and Smith Road

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is meeting to confirm several construction and material contracts. The body is also discussing professional service agreements for engineering and facility relocation reimbursements. One item involves transferring jurisdiction of 80th Avenue to the Village of Tinley Park.

• Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Wilmington-Peotone Road ($116,900.54)
• Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for New Lenox Road District Overlay ($201,031.89)
• Contract to Tri State Asphalt, LLC for Will Road District Materials ($138,250.00)
• Reimbursement agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for Weber Road ($125,466.08)
• Transfer of jurisdiction of 80th Avenue (CH 83) to the Village of Tinley Park

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Finance Committee is meeting to discuss sales and cannabis tax collections. The committee will consider transferring appropriations within the Laraway Communication Center and other county budgets, as well as appropriating grant funds for health services.

• Transferring appropriations within Laraway Communication Center's budget
• Transferring appropriations within various county budgets
• Appropriating IDPH Oral Health Promotion Grant funds for Health Department and Community Health Center FY2021 budget
• Appropriating HRSA funds for Health Department and Community Health Center FY2021 budget
• Appropriating IDPH COVID-19 Contact Tracing Grant funds for Health Department FY2021 budget

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements & IT Committee is meeting to receive financial summaries and construction updates on several county projects. The session focuses on the status of ongoing infrastructure and facility renovations.

• RNG Facility Construction Update/Financial Summary
• Morgue Project Update/Financial Summary
• 1300 Copperfield Ave. Project (Former Silver Cross Hospital Property) Update/Financial Summary
• County Office Building Renovations/Financial Summary

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The Will County Stormwater Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2021.

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is reviewing various items for assignment to other county committees. These include public works contracts, budget transfers, and health department grant appropriations.

• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Wilmington-Peotone Road ($116,900.54)
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for New Lenox Road District Overlay ($201,031.89)
• Contract award to Tri State Asphalt, LLC for Will Road District Materials ($138,250.00)
• Reimbursement from Commonwealth Edison Company for Weber Road via motor fuel tax funds ($125,466.08)
• Appropriation of IDPH COVID-19 Contact Tracing Grant for the Health Department

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee-Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee is reviewing several contract awards for infrastructure improvements and vehicle purchases. The body is also considering updates to the district's agricultural use policy and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Contract of $28,750.00 to Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for Plum Creek Greenway Bench Improvement Project
• Purchase of two 2022 Ford F-250 trucks for $62,181.00 from Currie Motors
• Purchase of one 2022 Ford F-150 truck for $28,137.00 from Roesch Ford
• Design and engineering contracts totaling $64,400.00 to Strand Associates, Inc. for Joliet Junction Trail and Old Plank Road Trail
• Resolution No. 21-16 to amend the Agricultural Use Policy

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Finance Committee is meeting to review a schedule of bills and approve specific ordinances. The body will discuss insurance membership and land acquisition in executive session.

• Approval of Ordinance No. 601 for Construction & Development Funds 20, 21, 22 and 29
• Authorization to pursue membership in the Government Insurance Network
• Permission to bid one farm license area for the 2022 Farm License Program at Jackson Creek Preserve - Heisner Farm
• Executive session regarding land acquisition

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to review parameters and map versions for the 13 County Board districts. The session includes presentations of a revised committee map and alternatives submitted by CBM Gould.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Version 9
• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Alternative 2 submitted by CBM Gould
• Review of modified GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Alternative 2 submitted by CBM Gould
• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment

Will County Board - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board is meeting to consider multiple road resurfacing and demolition contracts, zoning map amendments for properties in Beecher and Plainfield, and a public hearing regarding liquor licenses. The board will also review several intergovernmental agreements for countywide radio system access.

• Contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation for $513,584.08 for Manhattan-Monee Road and Will-Center Road resurfacing
• Contract to Alpine Demolition Services, LLC for $211,043.49 for building demolition at 12810 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen
• Zoning map amendment for vacant property on Brunswick Road, Beecher, from A-1 to E-2
• Zoning map amendments for 25728 119th Street, Plainfield, to R-1 and E-1
• Public hearing to decrease Class A1 and Class C liquor licenses

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission is meeting to discuss several zoning variance requests for residential properties. These requests include changes to yard setbacks, accessory building heights, and minimum lot areas.

• 1600 Valley View Place: Request to reduce street yard setbacks from 30 feet to 15 feet and 9.68 feet
• 300 Rev. Walton Drive: Request to reduce side yard setback to 6.5 feet and increase accessory structure height to 32 feet
• 22207 W. Lockport Street: Request to increase maximum accessory building area from 1,800 to 3,518.16 square feet
• 24727 W. Fraser Road: Request to reduce minimum lot area from 10 acres to 4 acres and adjust setbacks

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from eight different committees.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Public Health & Safety committee report

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to review parameters and various GIS map versions for 13 County Board districts. This includes a revised version by the committee and two alternatives submitted by CBM Gould.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Original
• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Version 9
• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Alternative 1 (CBM Gould)
• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Alternative 2 (CBM Gould)
• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus will meet to receive updates on the Morgue Project and discuss reapportionment. The group will also review the American Rescue Plan and the general County Board agenda.

• Morgue Project update from the County Executive's Office
• Discussion regarding reapportionment
• American Rescue Plan discussion with Mimi Cowan
• Review of County Board Agenda

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The committee is meeting to set the board agenda and discuss various administrative authorizations. Key items include a tax abatement request for Lion Electric Company and multiple agreements for countywide radio system access.

• Tax abatement request for Lion Electric Company in Joliet, IL
• Intergovernmental agreements for countywide radio system access with 18 different municipalities and fire districts
• Amendment to the Liquor Control Ordinance regarding a decrease in Class A1 and Class C licenses
• Emergency procurement for a water main break at Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Intergovernmental agreement with New Lenox Township for annual household hazardous waste drop-off events

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and approve several contracts. The body will discuss a long-term electricity supply agreement and specific infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a review of the 2022 budget timetable.

• Energy supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (July 2022 through July 2026)
• Contract award of $94,731.17 to Denler, Inc. for 2021 annual asphalt crack seal and seal coating
• Contract award of $29,400.00 to Strand & Associates, Inc. for Whalon Lake parking lot engineering services
• Ordinance No. 600 for one residential and two non-residential license agreements
• Approval of the 2022 Budget Timetable

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to review state and federal legislative updates. The body will discuss opposition to truck size and weight increases and a redistricting bill.

• HB-0396: Opposing truck size or weight increases in Will County
• SB-825: Redistricting Bill
• Awarding bid for food service at River Valley Juvenile Center

WC Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee is meeting to discuss affordable housing options within the Will County Zoning Ordinance and the County Housing Policy.

• Affordable Housing Options In Residential Areas within the Will County Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion on the County Housing Policy

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will consider three zoning map amendments for properties in Beecher and Plainfield. Members will also discuss updates to the Will County Building Code fee schedule and an intergovernmental agreement with the New Lenox Fire Protection District.

• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-2 for vacant property on Brunswick Road, Beecher (ZC-21-015)
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to R-1 for 25728 119th Street, Plainfield (ZC-21-024)
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-1 for 25728 119th Street, Plainfield (ZC-21-025)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with New Lenox Fire Protection District regarding building permit notifications
• Text amendments to the Will County Building Code Ordinance and Fee Schedule

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is reviewing committee assignment requests involving road improvements, public health grants, and intergovernmental agreements. The body will consider multiple contracts for resurfacing and demolition, as well as access to the countywide radio system for various municipalities and fire districts.

• Contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation for $513,584.08 for Manhattan-Monee Road and Will-Center Road resurfacing
• Contract to Alpine Demolition Services, LLC for $211,043.49 for building demolition at 12810 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen
• MFT funds of $1,177,137.31 for improvements to Laraway Road from Cedar Road west to Stonebridge Drive
• Tax abatement request for Lion Electric Company in Joliet, IL
• Amending the Will County Code of Ordinances regarding a decrease in Class A1 and Class C liquor licenses

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Operations Committee is meeting to review contract awards and project bids. The body will discuss infrastructure maintenance and engineering services for preserve sites.

• Contract award of $94,731.17 to Denler, Inc. for 2021 Annual Asphalt Crack Seal and Seal Coating
• Contract award of $29,400.00 to Strand & Associates, Inc. for Whalon Lake Parking Lot Improvements engineering
• Permission to bid for Plum Creek Greenway Bench Improvements
• Permission to bid for Forked Creek Preserve Tree Mitigation
• Review of 2021 Buildings and Structure Report and Recommendations

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Finance Committee is meeting to review a schedule of bills and several new business items. The body will discuss an electricity supply contract and the timeline for the 2022 budget.

• Energy Supply Contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. for electricity from July 2022 through July 2026
• Ordinance No. 600 for one residential and two non-residential license agreements
• Approval of 2022 Budget Timetable
• Permission to request proposals for financial audit services
• Auditors Annual Report Presentation

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee scheduled for June 2, 2021, was cancelled.

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss health updates and a new service agreement. The body will review reports on the opioid crisis and Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

• Proposed intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Peotone for animal control services
• Sunny Hill Nursing Home updates from April 2021
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Monthly update from Will County Health Dept.

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Will County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business. The primary agenda item is a request regarding the landmark rescission of the John Fiddyment House.

• John Fiddyment House Landmark Rescission
• Goals and Objectives June Update

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Stormwater Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 project budget and several joint funding agreements. The body is deciding on financial assistance for local infrastructure repairs and a watershed-based plan grant.

• Up to $20,000 for Village of Monee Main Street Storm Sewer Phase 4
• Up to $20,000 for Wilmington Township Kankakee River Drive culvert and retaining wall repair
• Up to $10,000 for City of Joliet Eastside WWTP Des Plaines River slope stabilization
• Up to $25,000 for the local match of an IEPA Section 319(h) Grant for the Rock Creek Watershed Based Plan
• Discussion of the 2021 Project Program itemized budget

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Finance Committee will review tax collections and CARES Act fund balances. The body is discussing funding for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension and various grant authorizations.

• Committing funds for University of Illinois Cooperative Extension
• Proposed radio tower at Will County DOT - Wilmington Site
• Additional staffing request for County Office Building Security
• Agreement with Department of Children and Family Services for abuse and neglect case grant funds
• Appropriating IDPH Local Health Protection Grant funds in the Health Department's FY2021 Budget

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is reviewing various map versions and parameters for county board districts. The meeting includes presentations of original and revised GIS maps for both 13 and 15 district configurations.

• Parameters for Reapportionment
• GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Original
• GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts Version 9 Revised by Committee
• GIS Map for 15 County Board Districts Original
• GIS Map for 15 County Board Districts Version 9 Revised by Committee

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing the FY 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program. The body is also considering several road resurfacing, demolition, and engineering contracts.

• Adopting the Will County Transportation Improvement Program FY 2022-2027
• Contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation ($513,584.08) for Manhattan-Monee Road and Will-Center Road resurfacing
• Contract to Alpine Demolition Services, LLC ($211,043.49) for building demolition at 12810 W. 143rd Street
• MFT funds ($1,177,137.31) for Laraway Road from Cedar Road west to Stonebridge Drive
• Proposal to oppose truck size or weight increases in Will County

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review updates on several ongoing construction and renovation projects. The agenda also includes requests for a radio tower proposal and various payments related to the courthouse and health department.

• RNG Facility Construction Update
• County Office Building Renovations
• Morgue Project Update
• Air Quality Projects Update
• 1300 Copperfield Ave. Project update

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The public hearing scheduled for June 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2021.

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is reviewing GIS maps for 13 and 15 County Board district configurations. The body is also discussing parameters for reapportionment and setting a date for a public hearing regarding the maps.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts
• Review of GIS Map for 15 County Board Districts
• Setting the date for Public Hearing regarding reapportionment maps

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is reviewing several special use permits for planned unit developments and outdoor storage. Members will also consider multiple road resurfacing and repair contracts and various intergovernmental agreements.

• Contract to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for $389,389.00 for countywide concrete repairs
• Contract to "D" Construction, Inc. for $261,977.54 for Manhattan-Arsenal Road resurfacing
• Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development at 20502 S. Cherry Hill Road, Joliet
• Special Use Permit for outdoor storage yard and fence height variance at 12045 Spaulding School Drive, Plainfield
• Appropriation of funds for the purchase of additional bodycams for the Sheriff's Department

WC Executive Committee - Special

The committee is meeting via videoconference to conduct business. The agenda includes a discussion on the Veterans Community Project.

• Veterans Community Project

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees and a public comment period.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development, Finance, and Public Works & Transportation committees
• Reports from Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, and Legislative & Judicial committees
• Reports from Capital Improvements and Executive committees

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission will consider several zoning map amendments and variance requests for properties in Lockport, Monee, Beecher, and Plainfield. The body will also discuss text amendments to the Will County Zoning Ordinance and Water Resource Ordinance.

• Variance request for 2509 S. Farrell Road, Lockport, to reduce side yard setback from 50 feet to 17.74 feet
• Variance request for 24413 Pine Ridge Drive, Monee, to reduce side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet
• Map amendment request for vacant property on Brusnswick Road, Beecher, from A-1 to E-2
• Map amendment request for 25728 119th Street, Plainfield, from A-1 to R-1
• Map amendment request for 25728 119th Street, Plainfield, from A-1 to E-1

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss reapportionment and the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from eight different committees.

• Discussion regarding reapportionment
• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development, Finance, and Public Works & Transportation committees
• Reports from Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, and Legislative & Judicial committees
• Reports from Capital Improvements and Executive committees

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District of Will County Board of Commissioners is meeting to establish 2021/22 land use fees and approve several construction and survey contracts. The board will also discuss an administrative reorganization and the employment status of the Chief Financial Officer.

• Ordinance No. 598 establishing 2021/22 Land Use Fees
• Contract of $65,500.00 to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. for Thorn Creek Woods IDNR Transfer Survey and Boundary Staking
• Contract of $27,331.50 to IAP Construction Inc. for Messenger Marsh Culvert Replacement Project
• Contract of $48,020.50 to P. T. Ferro Construction Co. for Old Plank Road Trail Bridge Improvements
• Resolution No. 21-15 supporting an extension of the Downtown Plainfield TIF

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to set the board agenda and discuss various administrative authorizations. The body is considering several workforce training contracts, hazardous waste agreements, and infrastructure change orders.

• Agreement with City of Joliet regarding the East Parking Lot
• Revision to Sunny Hill Nursing Home admission policy for non-Will County residents
• Change orders for RNG pipeline survey and fuel tank installation at Prairie View Landfill
• Intergovernmental agreements with New Lenox and Homer Glen for hazardous waste drop-off events
• Adoption of the Will County 2021 Energy and Conservation Plan update

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet via videoconference to receive information on state and federal legislative updates. The meeting includes a specific update regarding SB-1602 and local control of renewable energy.

• Federal Legislative Update from Smith Dawson & Andrews
• State Legislative Issues update from Curry & Associates
• Update on SB-1602 Local Control Re: Renewable Energy

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is reviewing several special use permits for planned unit developments and storage yards. The body will also discuss text amendments to the county zoning ordinance and building code fee schedule.

• Special Use Permit for storage yard and fence height variance at 12045 Spaulding School Drive, Plainfield
• Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at W. Hollyhock Ln., Wilmington
• Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 20502 S. Cherry Hill Road, Joliet
• Second extension of Special Use Permit for vacant property on South Route 53, Wilmington
• Text amendments regarding accessory building size, livestock in residential districts, and building code fees

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to discuss parameters for reapportionment. The session includes presentations and reviews of GIS maps for both 13-district and 15-district County Board configurations.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts
• Review of GIS Map for 15 County Board Districts
• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment

WC Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee is meeting to discuss affordable housing options within the Will County Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the Veterans Community Project.

• Affordable Housing Options In Residential Areas within the Will County Zoning Ordinance
• Presentation on Veterans Community Project

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is reviewing several items across multiple committees including Land Use, Finance, and Public Works. These items include contract awards for road construction, zoning matters, and budget appropriations.

• Award of $261,977.54 contract to "D" Construction, Inc. for Arsenal Road resurfacing
• Award of $389,389.00 contract to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for countywide concrete repairs
• Award of $111,827.50 contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation for Green Garden Road District overlay
• Award of $44,660.00 contract to Grosso Construction Co. for Florence Road District seal coat
• Special Use Permit extension for Fleishman Solar, LLC at South Route 53 in Wilmington

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Finance Committee is meeting to approve land use fees and a utility license. The body will also consider an intergovernmental agreement regarding the Downtown Plainfield TIF.

• Ordinance No. 598: Establishing 2021/22 Land Use Fees
• Resolution No. 21-15: Intergovernmental Agreement No. 21-04 supporting Downtown Plainfield TIF extension
• Ordinance No. 599: Utility License No. 21-07 to Commonwealth Edison Company at Riverview Farmstead Preserve
• Permission to bid eight farm license areas for the 2022 Farm License Bid Program

Forest Preserve District Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District of Will County Retiree Health Insurance Trust is meeting to approve financial records from the first quarter of 2021. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, land acquisition, and collective bargaining.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills for January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021
• Approval of Quarterly Investment Report for January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021
• Approval of Quarterly Operating Statements for January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021
• Executive session regarding Collective Bargaining, Land Acquisition, Pending or Imminent Litigation, and Personnel

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a temporary revision to the admission policy for non-Will County residents at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. The session also includes informational reports on the nursing home and the Will County Health Department.

• Request for temporary revision to Res #17-234 regarding Sunny Hill Nursing Home admission policy for non-Will County residents
• Sunny Hill Nursing Home updates for March 2021
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Board of Health minutes from 3-17-21
• Board of Health COVID-19 Response Committee meeting minutes

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss results or recommendations regarding a Diversity & Inclusion Consultant for the County Executive's Office. The meeting is scheduled to be held via videoconference and telephone.

• Review of March 3, 2021, regular meeting minutes
• Review of March 9, 2021, joint meeting with Public Health & Safety minutes
• Results/Recommendation for Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct new business and receive staff updates. The primary item for review is the Section 106 review for the Kankakee River Rd. Culvert.

• Kankakee River Rd. Culvert - Section 106 Review
• 2021 Goals & Objectives May Status Update

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Operations Committee is meeting to award contracts for surveying and construction projects. The body will also consider a utility license for Commonwealth Edison and an administrative reorganization.

• Contract of $65,500.00 to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. for Thorn Creek Woods IDNR Transfer Survey and Boundary Staking
• Contract of $27,331.50 to IAP Construction Inc. for Messenger Marsh Culvert Replacement Project
• Contract of $48,020.50 to P. T. Ferro Construction Co. for Old Plank Road Trail Bridge Improvements
• Ordinance No. 599 authorizing Utility License No. 21-07 to Commonwealth Edison Company at Riverview Farmstead Preserve
• Permission to bid Annual Asphalt Crack Seal and Seal Coating

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is meeting to approve the five-year Transportation Improvement Program and award several road construction contracts. The body will also discuss intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Romeoville and road improvements involving IDOT.

• Approval of the Will County Transportation Improvement Program FY 2022-2027
• Contract award to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for $389,389.00 for countywide concrete repairs
• Contract award to "D" Construction, Inc. for $261,977.54 for Arsenal Road resurfacing
• Contract award to Iroquois Paving Corporation for $111,827.50 for Green Garden Road District overlay
• Intergovernmental agreements with Village of Romeoville for storm water drainage on Weber Rd. and traffic signals at Renwick Rd. and Pinnacle Dr.

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review updates on several ongoing county projects. New business includes authorizing various payments for the Will County Courthouse and the Will County Health Department.

• RNG Facility Construction Update
• County Office Building Renovations update
• Morgue Project Update
• Air Quality Projects Update
• 1300 Copperfield Ave. Project Update

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Stormwater Management Planning Committee is reviewing two joint funding agreements. These projects aim to improve drainage and reduce flooding in the City of Crest Hill and the City of Lockport.

• Joint Funding Agreement with City of Crest Hill for Fern Street Drainage Improvement Project up to $15,000.00
• Joint Funding Agreement with City of Lockport for Janice Street (Connor Ave. to Briggs St.) Drainage Improvement Project up to $20,000.00

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss funding for Sheriff's Department bodycams and revenue sources for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility bonds. The body will also consider designating First Secure Bank & Trust Company of Mokena as a county depository.

• Designating First Secure Bank & Trust Company of Mokena as a County Depository
• Appropriating funds for additional Sheriff's Department bodycams
• Review of revenue sources and maturity years for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility bonds
• Transferring appropriations within various County budgets
• Assignment of Tax Sale Certificates and delinquent tax program documents

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to review various mapping options for County Board districts. The body will examine GIS maps for both 13 and 15 district configurations, as well as a map for 13 districts provided by Don Gould.

• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts
• Review of GIS Map for 15 County Board Districts
• Review of Don Gould Map for 13 County Board Districts
• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning cases, including special use permits for Planned Unit Developments and temporary use requests. The body will also review a variance for a storage building height and a preliminary plat for an industrial subdivision.

• Temporary use permit for bituminous material and concrete crushing at Maple Road and Gougar
• Temporary use permit for 'Vintage Faire' seasonal outdoor market on W. Shepley Road
• Variance to increase self-service building height from 12 to 17 feet at 1711 E. Laraway Road
• Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at W. Hollyhock Ln.
• Special Use Permit for a PUD and industrial subdivision at 20502 S. Cherry Hill Road

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting via videoconference and telephone. The agenda includes discussion regarding reapportionment and a speakers update.

• Discussion regarding reapportionment

WC Committee of the Whole - Informational Meeting

The committee is holding an informational meeting via videoconference. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding the Family Stabilization Unit Program from Franklin County, OH.

• Presentation by Franklin County, OH on Family Stabilization Unit Program

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is reviewing parameters and GIS maps for different numbers of County Board districts. The meeting includes presentations on maps for 6, 13, 17, and 21 districts.

• Discussion of parameters for reapportionment
• Review of GIS Map for 6 County Board Districts
• Review of GIS Map for 13 County Board Districts
• Review of GIS Map for 17 County Board Districts
• Review of GIS Map for 21 County Board Districts

WC Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee is meeting to review the status of CARES Act funds. The committee will discuss and take action regarding the appropriation of unspent CARES Act funds.

• Status of CARES Act Funds
• Appropriation of Unspent CARES Act Funds

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission is considering several zoning variances for property setbacks and building sizes. The body will also discuss text amendments regarding accessory building standards and livestock in residential districts.

• Temporary use permit for living in a travel trailer at 17401 W. 135th Street
• Temporary use permit for two potbellied pigs at 27007 S. Juniper Drive
• Variance for accessory building area from 3,000 to 3,578 sq. ft. at 21535 Wolf Road
• Variance for accessory building area from 1,800 to 2,314.76 sq. ft. at 26711 Greenbriar Drive
• Text amendments for accessory building size/height and livestock in residential districts

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Will County Board is reviewing various committee items including land use, finance, and public works. Key discussions involve infrastructure projects, COVID-19 related funding, and large-scale road improvements.

• Zoning appeal for 14815 S. Gougar Road in Homer Glen
• Appropriation of funds for COVID-related expenses and IDPH mass vaccination grants
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $452,180.99 for Cedar Road resurfacing
• Use of $8,854,765.00 in REBUILD Illinois funds for Laraway Road and Cedar Road improvements
• Issuance of up to $55,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for a Renewable Natural Gas Facility

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to receive updates on state legislative bills and discuss new business. The session includes reports on groundwater monitoring, property tax exemptions, and the 80th Avenue Quick Take Bill.

• HB-3702 Emergency Telephone System (Reauthorization)
• SB-1899 County Highway Code - Utility Projects
• HB-348 Controlled Substance - Prescribe (Opioid Related)
• HB-653 Groundwater Monitoring
• HB-3289 Property Tax Homestead Exemption

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is considering an appeal to overturn a Planning and Zoning Commission denial regarding cargo containers for a landscape business. The body will also hold a public hearing on zoning and water resource ordinance text amendments.

• Appeal #APCD-21-002: Request to allow 5 cargo containers instead of 2 at 14815 S. Gougar Road
• Public hearing on text amendments to Will County Zoning and Water Resource Ordinances (PZC By-Laws)
• Proposed text amendments to Will County Building Code Ordinance Chapter 150
• Proposed text amendments to the Will County Building Code Fee Schedule
• Discussion on exotic animals veterinary services, care, and boarding

WC Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee is meeting to discuss affordable housing options within the Will County Zoning Ordinance. The body will also receive an overview of Housing Action Illinois programs and current efforts.

• Discussion of affordable housing options in residential areas within the Will County Zoning Ordinance
• Overview of Housing Action Illinois programs and current efforts

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting via videoconference and telephone. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a discussion regarding the County Board Agenda.

• Approval of March 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Committee reports from eight different bodies

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting via videoconference and telephone. The agenda includes discussion of the American Rescue Plan and the County Board Agenda.

• American Rescue Plan discussion
• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on land acquisitions in the Jackson Creek Greenway and the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider awarding several service and management contracts.

• Resolution No. 21-13 for acquisition of parcels JCX0A1, A2 and A3 in Jackson Creek Greenway
• Resolution No. 21-14 to initiate negotiations for nine parcels for the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program
• Contract of $59,784.00 to V3 Companies, Ltd. for 2021 Braidwood Sands Area Habitat Management
• Contract of $58,585.00 to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for DuPage River Trail – Riverview Farmstead Improvements
• Contract of $46,350.00 to UNI-MAX Management Corporation for janitorial services at four facilities

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Will County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several new business items including bond issuance for a renewable natural gas facility. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 vaccine communications and emergency management.

• Ordinance for $55,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for a Renewable Natural Gas Project
• Allocation of Will County Cannabis Revenue
• Extension of the Plainfield Downtown TIF District
• Support for Village of Plainfield 143rd St Extension (PARCC) project
• Agreement with Will County Children's Advocacy Center for NCA accreditation

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will receive informational reports and monthly updates regarding county health services. Discussions include updates on the Sunny Hill Nursing Home and opioid-related matters.

• Sunny Hill Nursing Home updates for February 2021
• Board of Health (BOH) minutes from January 20 and February 10 and 17, 2021
• Monthly update from Will County Health Dept.
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Monthly update from Sunny Hill Nursing Home

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2021.

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to conduct regular business and receive a status update on 2021 goals and objectives. No new ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Status update on 2021 Goals & Objectives

OPEB - Regular Meeting

The Will County OPEB Committee will meet to review the investment report for the first quarter of 2021. The body will also discuss setting a meeting date regarding an upcoming OPEB election.

• Investment Report for 1st Quarter of 2021
• Scheduling of meeting regarding upcoming OPEB election

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several road resurfacing contracts and engineering agreements. The meeting includes discussions on funding for multiple highway projects using MFT and REBUILD Illinois funds.

• Expenditure of $8,854,765.00 in REBUILD Illinois Funds for Laraway Road (CH 74) and Cedar Road (CH 4)
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $452,180.99 for Cedar Road resurfacing
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $123,774.55 for Manhattan Road District overlay
• Use of $1,089,868.00 in MFT Funds for Laraway Road (CH 74) improvements
• Highway Authority Agreement request by Speedway LLC

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review several project updates and authorize multiple payments related to the Will County Courthouse. Updates are also scheduled for the 1300 Copperfield Ave. project, county office renovations, the morgue, and air quality projects.

• Update on 1300 Copperfield Ave. Project
• County Office Building Renovations update
• Morgue Project Update
• Air Quality Projects Update
• RNG Facility Construction Update

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss the 2021 Project Program. Other business includes the approval of minutes from the January 5, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion of 2021 Project Program
• Approval of January 5, 2021 meeting minutes

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss the appropriation of grant funds for COVID-19 vaccinations and expenses. Members will also consider creating a fund for the American Rescue Plan and reviewing final levy numbers for FY 2020.

• Appropriating IDPH COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Grant funds into the Health Department budget
• Creating a fund for the American Rescue Plan
• Review of final levy numbers for FY 2020
• Appropriating funds in the Treasurer's Budget for COVID-related expense reimbursements
• Authorizing the County Executive to execute documents for the Delinquent Tax Program

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to discuss the parameters for reapportionment. The body will also discuss the number of County Board districts, the number of board members, and member salaries.

• Discussion on parameters for reapportionment
• Determination of the number of County Board districts
• Determination of the number of County Board members
• Determination of salary for County Board members

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to assign various requests and proposals to specific committees for further action. These items include road construction contracts, zoning appeals, and the appropriation of COVID-19 grant funds.

• Expenditure of $8,854,765.00 in REBUILD Illinois Funds for Laraway Road and Cedar Road
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $452,180.99 (Cedar Road) and $123,774.55 (Manhattan Road)
• Zoning appeal #APCD-21-002 for 14815 S. Gougar Road in Homer Glen
• Appropriation of IDPH COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Grant funds for the Health Department
• Creation of Fund 2713 for the American Rescue Plan

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Operations Committee is meeting to award contracts for habitat management, trail improvements, and janitorial services. The body is also reviewing permissions to bid for bridge and culvert projects and a new IT position.

• Contract of $59,784.00 to V3 Companies, Ltd. for 2021 Braidwood Sands Area Habitat Management
• Contract of $58,585.00 to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for DuPage River Trail – Riverview Farmstead Improvements
• Contract of $46,350.00 to UNI-MAX Management Corporation for janitorial services at four facilities
• Permission to bid for Messenger Marsh Culvert Replacement and Old Plank Road Trail Bridge improvements
• Resolution No. 21-12 to accept a tree mitigation donation from TKT Properties

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Finance Committee is meeting to review a schedule of bills and approve land acquisitions. The committee will consider resolutions for specific parcels in the Jackson Creek Greenway and the initiation of negotiations for nine additional parcels.

• Resolution No. 21-13: Acquisition of Parcels JCX0A1, A2 and A3 in the Jackson Creek Greenway
• Resolution No. 21-14: Authorization to negotiate for nine parcels for the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program

Forest Preserve District Ad Hoc Rules Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Ad Hoc Rules Committee will meet to provide direction on pending state legislation affecting the district. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, land acquisition, and collective bargaining.

• Review and direction on pending state legislation affecting the Forest Preserve District
• Executive session for collective bargaining
• Executive session for land acquisition
• Executive session for pending or imminent litigation
• Executive session for personnel

WC Committee of the Whole - Informational Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding an informational meeting. The session includes presentations and overviews from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo).

• Presentation by Matt Chase, CEO/Executive Director of the National Association of Counties (NACo)
• Presentation by Joe McCoy, Executive Director of the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo)

WC Executive Committee - Special

The committee will conduct an initial review of the American Rescue Plan. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Initial Review of American Rescue Plan

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is meeting to discuss land use variances, budget appropriations for COVID-19 expenses, and infrastructure contracts. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the sale of general obligation bonds for the RNG facility.

• Public hearing on selling up to $55,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds for the RNG Facility
• Contract award to Midwest Fence Corporation for $289,505.00 for countywide guardrail maintenance
• Zoning request for outdoor storage yard and fence variance at 14815 S. Gougar Road
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-1 for 18128 S. Farrell Road
• Appropriation of $350,000.00 in MFT funds for countywide guardrail maintenance

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting via videoconference and telephone. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion regarding the County Board Agenda.

• Approval of February 17, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Committee reports from Land Use & Development, Finance, Public Works & Transportation, Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, Legislative & Judicial, Capital Improvements, and Executive

WC Executive Committee - Special

The committee will discuss the role of a COVID-19 Equity Coordinator/Manager. Discussion is also scheduled regarding a temporary loan for Resource Recovery & Energy Department expenses and amendments to Waste Management agreements.

• Discussion: COVID-19 Equity Coordinator/Manager
• Discussion: Temporary Loan to the Resource Recovery & Energy Department for RNG Facility Expenses
• Discussion: Amendments to Waste Management Agreements for the Prairie View Landfill and the RNG Facility

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting to discuss the County Board agenda. The meeting includes reports from various committees, including Finance and Public Health & Safety.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Public Health & Safety committee report

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners is meeting to authorize land acquisitions in the Plum Creek and Rock Run Greenways. The board will also consider contracts for police vehicles and facility maintenance.

• Resolution No. 21-10: Acquisition of Parcels PC70B1, B2 and B3 in Plum Creek Greenway
• Resolution No. 21-11: Acquisition of Parcels RRX0A1, A2 and A3 in Rock Run Greenway
• Contract for two 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD Hybrids from Currie Motors for $76,468.00
• Contract for $45,000.00 to Berglund Construction Company for Sugar Creek Administration Center Glass Panel Sealing
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 21-03 with U.S. Forest Service for prescribed burning along Wauponsee Glacial Trail

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The committee is reviewing several requests for COVID-19 related reimbursements and software purchases. Members are also considering agreements for the Diamond Enterprise Zone and emergency rental assistance.

• Ordinance for boundary amendments to the Diamond Enterprise Zone
• 5th Amendment to Prairie View Landfill Host/Operating Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc.
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Housing Authority Development Authority for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Amendment to the Will County Five-Year Consolidated Plan for CARES Act funds
• Extension of the March 16, 2020 Proclamation of Disaster

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Joint Meeting with Public Health & Safety

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee held a joint meeting with Public Health & Safety. The body is discussing vaccine distribution equity, specifically community concerns and options for county support.

• Discussion on Vaccine Distribution Equity

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Joint Meeting with Diversity & Inclusion

The Public Health & Safety Committee held a joint meeting with the Diversity & Inclusion committee. The body is discussing vaccine distribution equity, including community concerns and options for county support.

• Discussion on Vaccine Distribution Equity

WC Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The scheduled meeting of the Will County Board Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee for March 9, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2021.

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Legislative & Judicial Committee is meeting to review state legislative updates and establish priorities for State FY2022. The session includes a discussion on transportation projects to be added to the county's state legislative agenda.

• Establishment of Will County State Legislative Agenda & Priorities for State FY2022
• Discussion of transportation projects to be added to the state agenda
• State Legislative Updates from Curry & Assoc
• ISACo Updates

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is considering several zoning map amendments, special use permits, and variances. The body will also discuss text amendments to the Will County Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance regarding accessory building size and height.

• Special use permit for outdoor storage yard and fence/container variances at 14815 S. Gougar Road
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-1 for 18128 S. Farrell Road
• Second extensions of special use permits for properties on East Goodenow Road and 631 S. Cottage Grove Avenue
• Appeal #APCD-21-001 regarding accessory building size variance for 18016 S. Parker Road
• Text amendments to the Will County Building Code Ordinance and Fee Schedule

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The committee is meeting to decide on land use appeals, approve various COVID-19 related reimbursements, and authorize infrastructure contracts. The session includes discussions on health department grants and the extension of the county's disaster proclamation.

• Contract for Midwest Fence Corporation for countywide guardrail maintenance ($289,505.00)
• Appeal #APCD-21-001 to increase accessory building size to 11,098 sq ft at 18016 S. Parker Road
• Use of MFT Funds ($350,000.00) for countywide guardrail maintenance
• Intergovernmental Agreement with IHDA for an Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Discussion on extending the March 16, 2020 Proclamation of Disaster

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Operations Committee is meeting to review contract awards and intergovernmental agreements. The body will discuss trail improvements and a deer management program.

• Contract for two 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD Hybrids for $76,468.00 from Currie Motors
• Contract for $45,000.00 to Berglund Construction Company for Sugar Creek Administration Center glass panel sealing
• Resolution No. 21-09 for an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for prescribed burning along the Wauponsee Glacial Trail
• Permission to bid for DuPage River Trail - Riverview Farmstead Improvements
• Permission to bid for janitorial services at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee will review resolutions for the acquisition of specific parcels in the Plum Creek and Rock Run Greenways. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining, personnel, and land acquisition.

• Resolution No. 21-10: Acquisition of Parcels PC70B1, B2 and B3 in the Plum Creek Greenway
• Resolution No. 21-11: Acquisition of Parcels RRX0A1, A2 and A3 in the Rock Run Greenway
• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining, Land Acquisition, and Personnel

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will receive updates regarding Sunny Hill Nursing Home and the Will County Health Department. Members will also consider renewing contracts for housekeeping, dietary, and nursing supplies for Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

• Sunny Hill Nursing Home Updates - January 2021
• Opioid Update presentation by Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Monthly update from Will County Health Dept. by Sue Olenek
• Renewing contracts for housekeeping supplies for Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Renewing contracts for dietary & nursing products for Sunny Hill Nursing Home

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Board Diversity & Inclusion Committee will meet via Webex to discuss its mission and vision statement. The committee will also receive an update regarding a Diversity & Inclusion RFQ.

• Update on Diversity & Inclusion RFQ
• Discussion of Mission and Vision Statement
• Approval of February 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss a 2021 goal regarding racial and social justice landmark evaluations. The body will also review the draft FY2022 budget and receive an update on permit fee waivers.

• Discussion of 2021 goal 'racial/social justice landmark evaluation'
• Review of Draft FY2022 Budget
• Permit Fee Waiver Status Update

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for March 2, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 6, 2021.

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss several funding requests and budget appropriations. Key items include grant funds for the Health Department and the County Clerk, as well as a proposed reduction to the Local Government Distributive Fund.

• Appropriating $1,750,000 in IDPH grant funds for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination
• Appropriating $64,376 in HRSA grant funds for the Will County Community Health Center
• Appropriating $24,807 in Centene Insurance grant funds for the Health Department
• Discussion on 9-1-1 Department overtime and 9-1-1 Center barriers
• Discussion on Governor's proposed reduction to the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) for SFY 2022

WC Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Reapportionment Committee is meeting to review the process of redrawing maps. The session includes discussions on legal guidelines, available GIS technology, and a review of past re-mapping processes.

• Legal Guidelines on Reapportionment presented by Mary Tatroe
• Review of GIS technology for drawing reapportionment maps by Greg Johnson
• Review of past re-map process by Don Gould, Jim Moustis, and Nick Palmer

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission is meeting to discuss several variance requests for accessory building sizes and one zoning map amendment. The body will also hold a discussion regarding PZC By-Laws.

• Variance request for accessory building area from 3,000 to 3,578 sq. ft. at 21535 Wolf Road
• Zoning map amendment from A-1 to E-1 for 18128 S. Farrell Road
• Variance request for accessory building area from 1,500 to 1,800 sq. ft. at 11S555 Walter Lane
• Special use permit for outdoor storage yard and fence/container variances at 14815 S. Gougar Road
• Variance request for accessory building area from 3,000 to 3,775 sq. ft. at 10350 Prairie Schooner Drive

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will review several infrastructure items including guardrail maintenance and bridge tax fund use. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding virtual public engagement for the Laraway Road corridor.

• Contract award to Midwest Fence Corporation for $289,505.00 for countywide guardrail maintenance
• Resolution for guardrail maintenance using $350,000.00 in MFT funds
• Use of County Bridge Tax funds for Danne Road structure reconstruction in Crete Township
• Professional Services Agreement with H.R. Green, Inc. for Phase II Consultant Program Coordinator
• Laraway Rd: Cedar Rd to US Route 45 virtual public engagement discussion

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements Committee is meeting to authorize payments to multiple vendors for the Will County Courthouse and the Will County Health Department. The body will also receive updates on the Morgue and Air Quality projects.

• Payment authorizations for Will County Courthouse vendors: Amazon, CDW Government, Farnsworth Group, Gilbane Building Company, Midwest Office Interiors, My Parking Spot, Sunbelt Rentals, and Wight Company
• Payment authorizations for Will County Health Department vendors: ComEd An Exelon Company, Farnsworth Group, and Leopardo Companies
• Update on the Morgue Project
• Update on Air Quality Projects

WC Committee of the Whole - Informational Meeting

This is an informational meeting for the Will County Board Committee of the Whole. The agenda includes presentations regarding Robert's Rules and land use operations.

• Overview of Robert's Rules by Mary Tatroe
• Overview of Land Use Operations and the Board's Role in Land Use

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Will County Board is meeting via videoconference to review various committee items. Discussions include land use requests, public works contracts for road and tree services, and several budget appropriations related to COVID-19 response.

• Special Use Permit for light equipment sales/rental at 9714 S. Route 59, Naperville
• Contract award to Homer Tree Service, Inc. for $73,370.00
• Contract award to "D" Construction, Inc. for $226,644.28 for River Road safety improvements
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $540,962.56 for Jackson Road/Cherry Hill Road
• REBUILD Illinois funds of $3,650,000.00 for Bell Road improvements

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Republican Caucus is holding a special meeting via Webex. The body will discuss the County Board agenda and receive reports from various committees.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Land Use & Development committee report
• Finance committee report
• Public Works & Transportation committee report
• Public Health & Safety committee report

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting via Webex. The body will discuss the County Board agenda and receive reports from various committees.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development, Finance, and Public Works & Transportation committees
• Reports from Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, and Legislative & Judicial committees
• Reports from Capital Improvements and Executive committees

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021, was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is March 2, 2021.

WC Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee is meeting to discuss various funding requests and program updates. The body will review allocations for county departments, small businesses, farms, and non-profit organizations.

• Hazard pay for ADF and Deputy Coroners
• Overtime request for 9-1-1 Department
• EMA Mobile Radios (Radio Equipment > $5,000)
• WCDOT Project Acceleration (Construction - Roads)
• Reopening of applications for Small Businesses, Farms, and Not for Profit allocations

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee will review several contract awards for ecological management, engineering services, and electronic access gates. The meeting also includes discussions on intergovernmental agreements for trail improvements and encroachment agreements for the Veterans Memorial Trail.

• $27,560.00 contract to TERRA Engineering, LTD for electronic access gates at all dog parks
• $139,769.10 contract to Natural Resource Management, Inc. for Goodenow Grove and Messenger Woods Nature Preserves
• $85,556.00 contract to V3 Companies, Ltd. for Prairie Bluff Preserve
• $95,360.00 contract to Cardno, Inc. for McKinley Woods and Hickory Creek Area Preserves
• Resolution No. 21-02 regarding Run Greenway Trail - Essington Road Improvements with the City of Joliet

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a schedule of bills and vote on several contracts and land agreements. The body will also review quarterly investment and RFP reports.

• Contract award of $180,129.00 to Arneson Oil Company for 2021 vehicle fuel
• Resolution No. 21-04 for ComEd Recreational Lease for Veterans Memorial Trail construction
• Resolution No. 21-07 for Lease Agreement 5490 with Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Lake Chaminwood
• Resolution No. 21-08 to accept deed transfer of +/- 466.8 acres of Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
• Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2020

Forest Preserve District Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District of Will County Retiree Health Insurance Trust is meeting to approve financial reports and a trust agreement. The body will also review bills from late 2020. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, litigation, land acquisition, and collective bargaining.

• Resolution No. 21-01 Forest Preserve District of Will County Retiree Health Insurance Trust Agreement
• Schedule of Bills for October 2020 through December 2020
• Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2020
• Quarterly Operating Statements for the period ending December 31, 2020

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to award several ecological management and engineering contracts. The body is also considering land transfers, lease agreements, and infrastructure improvements for the Veterans Memorial Trail and Run Greenway Trail.

• Acceptance of deed for +/- 466.8 acres of Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
• Vehicle Fuel Contract 2021 award of $180,129.00 to Arneson Oil Company
• Contract of $139,769.10 to Natural Resource Management, Inc. for Goodenow Grove and Messenger Woods
• Contract of $130,746.00 to Natural Resource Management of Beecher for Braidwood Sands Area Preserve
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Joliet for Run Greenway Trail - Essington Road Improvements

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to set the board agenda and discuss several funding appropriations and contracts. Key items include COVID-19 communication strategies and the transfer of real estate to the Wilmington Fire Protection District.

• Proposed General Obligation Bonds up to $55,000,000 for a Renewable Natural Gas Facility
• Transfer of surplus real estate at Old Chicago Road and DeSelm Road to Wilmington Fire Protection District
• Authorization to negotiate a Coordinated Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program with IHDA
• Appropriating funds for COVID-19 marketing in the Veterans Assistance Commission FY21 Budget
• Establishing an Agricultural Area Committee for Will County

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to receive reports on federal and state legislative agendas. The session is being held via videoconference and telephone.

• Discussion regarding Federal Legislative Agenda (Smith Dawson & Andrews)
• State Legislative Update (Curry & Associates)
• Review of ISACo Newsletters

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is considering a special use permit for light equipment sales and rentals at 9714 S. Route 59 in Naperville. The Planning and Zoning Commission previously voted 7-0 to recommend approval with two conditions regarding inspections and building permits.

• Special use permit request ZC-21-002 for RV sales/rentals at 9714 S. Route 59
• Highland Ridge South PUD PreAuthorization to Foreclose
• Text Amendment regarding livestock in residential districts
• Continued Building Code Update
• Public objections regarding light pollution, noise, and fence repair at 9714 S. Route 59

WC Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee is meeting to discuss affordable housing options within the Will County Zoning Ordinance. The body will also receive updates on CRF Housing Stabilization and ERA funds.

• Discussion of affordable housing options in residential areas within the Will County Zoning Ordinance
• Update on CRF Housing Stabilization & ERA Funds
• Discussion of Fair Housing Resources

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting

The committee is reviewing various infrastructure contracts, budget transfers, and intergovernmental agreements. Key discussions include financing for a renewable natural gas facility and COVID-19 communication strategies. The body is also assigning items to specific committees for further action.

• Proposed General Obligation Bonds up to $55,000,000 for a Renewable Natural Gas Facility
• Expenditure of $3,650,000 in REBUILD Illinois Funds for Bell Road (CH 16) improvements
• Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. ($540,962.56) for Jackson Road District Cherry Hill Road
• Contract award to "D" Construction, Inc. ($226,644.28) for River Road (CH 44) safety improvements
• Contract award to Homer Tree Service, Inc. ($73,370.00) for countywide tree removal

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Operations Committee is reviewing several contract awards for ecological management, invasive species control, and engineering services. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding trail improvements and encroachment agreements.

• $27,560.00 contract to TERRA Engineering, LTD for electronic access gates at all dog parks
• $139,769.10 contract to Natural Resource Management, Inc. for Goodenow Grove and Messenger Woods
• $85,556.00 contract to V3 Companies, Ltd. for Prairie Bluff Preserve
• $95,360.00 contract to Cardno, Inc. for McKinley Woods and Hickory Creek Area preserves
• $31,050.00 contract to V3 Companies, Ltd. for Forked Creek Preserve Restoration

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet via videoconference to receive informational reports and updates. Discussions include status reports from Sunny Hill Nursing Home and the Will County Health Department.

• Sunny Hill Nursing Home updates for October, November, and December 2020
• Board of Health minutes from December 16, 2020
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke
• Monthly update from Will County Health Dept.

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding its mission and vision statement. Members will also receive updates on staffing, consultants, and information from the County Executive's Office.

• Discussion of Mission and Vision Statement
• Update on Diversity & Inclusion staffing and consultants
• Update from the County Executive's Office

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will discuss several 2021 goals including the FY2022 budget and educational outreach. Discussions also include racial/social justice landmark evaluation and grant distribution to local landmarks.

• Discussion of FY2022 Budget
• Discussion of racial/social justice landmark evaluation
• Discussion of distributing grants to local landmarks
• Discussion of educational outreach programs

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Finance Committee is reviewing a vehicle fuel contract and several lease agreements. The body is also considering the acceptance of a deed for approximately 466.8 acres of land. The meeting was not called due to technical difficulties and was rescheduled for February 11, 2021.

• Vehicle Fuel Contract 2021 award of $180,129.00 to Arneson Oil Company
• Resolution No. 21-04 for ComEd Recreational Lease for Veterans Memorial Trail construction
• Resolution No. 21-07 for Lease Agreement 5490 with Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Lake Chaminwood
• Resolution No. 21-08 to accept deed for +/- 466.8 acres of Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
• Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2020

Forest Preserve District Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The February 3, 2021, meeting of the Forest Preserve District of Will County Retiree Health Insurance Trust was not called due to technical difficulties. The meeting is scheduled to convene on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

• Approval of Resolution No. 21-01
• Schedule of Bills for October 2020 through December 2020
• Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2020
• Quarterly Operating Statements for the period ending December 31, 2020

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Key items include road safety improvements and the placement of license plate reading cameras. The body will also discuss land acquisition in an executive session.

• Expenditure of $3,650,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Bell Road (CH 16) improvements
• Contract award of $540,962.56 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Cherry Hill Road over Jackson Creek
• Contract award of $226,644.28 to "D" Construction, Inc. for River Road (CH 44) safety improvements
• Contract award of $73,370.00 to Homer Tree Service, Inc. for countywide tree removal
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of New Lenox for license plate reading cameras on county highways

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements Committee is meeting to authorize payments for the Will County Courthouse and Health Department. Members will discuss proposed morgue and air quality projects. The committee is also considering the use of contingency funds for video capacity in 45 courtrooms.

• Expenditure of contingency funds for video capacity in 38 courtrooms
• Expenditure of contingency funds for video conferencing in 5 Court Annex and 2 River Valley Juvenile Justice Center courtrooms
• Payments for Will County Courthouse to Glen Ellyn Storage Corp., Wight & Company, Homewood Disposal Service, The Home Depot, and Gilbane Building Company
• Payments for Will County Health Department to Leopardo Companies, Inc. and Kluber Inc.
• Payment to Amazon.com for Will County Office Building Remodel Project

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for February 2, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2021.

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the FY2021 Budget Overview. Members will discuss appropriating IDPH contact tracing grant funds for the Health Department and several transfers of appropriations across various county budgets.

• Appropriating IDPH Contact Tracing Grant funds in the Health Department Budget
• FY2021 Budget Overview presentation
• Transferring funds within the County Executive's Budget
• Transferring appropriations in CARES/COVID Support and departmental budgets
• Assignment of Tax Sale Certificates and authorization for Delinquent Tax Program documents

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission will consider several variance requests for signage, building area, and setbacks. The body will also review a special use permit for light equipment sales and two temporary use permits for a construction business.

• Special Use Permit for Light Equipment Sales/Rental at 9714 S. Route 59, Naperville
• Variance for freestanding signs (1 to 2) at 14747 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen
• Variance for accessory building area (3,000 to 4,178 sq ft) at 21535 Wolf Road, Frankfort
• Multiple variances for setbacks, building area, and height at 18016 S. Parker Road, Homer
• Temporary Use Permits for a construction business and security trailer on Archer Avenue, Lockport

WC Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee will review the status of remaining funds. The meeting includes discussions regarding a morgue project, air quality projects, and several Veteran Affairs Council projects.

• Update on Status of Remaining CARES Funds
• Discussion of Morgue Project
• Discussion of Air Quality Project
• Discussion of VAC Projects: Mental Health Staffing, Housing for Veterans and Marketing
• Discussion of Health Department Projects: Communications RFQ, Vaccine Distribution and Call Center

Will County Board - Recessed Meeting

The Board is meeting to decide on various land use permits, infrastructure agreements, and COVID-19 relief measures. Key items include the creation of an emergency rental assistance fund and agreements regarding the Prairie View Landfill.

• Creation of a new Emergency Rental Assistance Fund 2712 in the FY2021 budget
• Setting a delayed due date for Will County Real Estate Taxes due to COVID-19
• Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. regarding the Prairie View Landfill
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Mokena for license plate reading cameras
• Zoning map amendment and variance for 31512 S. Cedar Road, Manhattan, IL

WC Republican Caucus - Special Meeting

The body is meeting to discuss the County Board agenda and receive reports from various committees. The meeting is being held via videoconference and telephone.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development, Finance, and Public Works & Transportation committees
• Reports from Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, and Legislative & Judicial committees
• Reports from Capital Improvements and Executive committees

WC Democratic Caucus - Special Meeting

The Will County Democratic Caucus is holding a special meeting via Webex. The body will discuss the County Board agenda and receive reports from various committees.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda
• Reports from Land Use & Development committee
• Reports from Finance committee
• Reports from Public Works & Transportation committee
• Reports from Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health & Safety, Legislative & Judicial, Capital Improvements, and Executive committees

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing - Cancelled

The public hearing scheduled for January 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is February 2, 2021.

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to authorize land acquisitions in the Forked Creek Greenway and approve 2020 budget adjustments. The body will also consider several service contracts for landscape maintenance, waste removal, and IT services.

• Resolution No. 21-01 for acquisition of Parcels LF60A1 & A2 in Forked Creek Greenway
• Ordinance No. 589 authorizing 2020 budget adjustments
• Contract of $75,000.00 to Taylor Studios for exhibit services at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Professional services contract of $41,014.52 to Heartland Business Systems, LLC
• Contracts of $28,500.00 to ASE Illini-Scapes, Inc. and $23,433.00 to Waste Management of Illinois, Inc.

WC Committee of the Whole - Informational Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding an informational meeting to discuss several agreements. The agenda focuses on waste management and the development of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility.

• Discussion regarding an amendment to the Waste Management Agreement
• Discussion regarding an Off Taker Agreement for the RNG Facility
• Discussion regarding Design-Build Services for the RNG Facility

WC Executive Committee - Board Agenda Setting Meeting

The committee is meeting to set the County Board agenda. Key items for discussion include emergency rental assistance funds and real estate tax due date extensions related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• Amending lease agreement with the State of Illinois for the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission at the Will County Courthouse
• Setting delayed due date for Will County Real Estate Taxes due to COVID-19
• Establishing a new FY2021 Budget fund for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)
• Replacement hire for County Executive Project Assistant
• Replacement hires for Sunny Hill Nursing Home

WC Legislative Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Legislative & Judicial Committee will meet via videoconference to review legislative reports. The body will discuss the priorities and resolutions of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo).

• Federal Legislative Update from Smith, Dawson & Andrews
• State Legislative Update from Curry & Associates
• Discussion on NACo Organization, Priorities and Resolutions
• Discussion on Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo)

WC Land Use & Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Land Use & Development Committee is reviewing several zoning case requests, including special use permits and map amendments. The body will also discuss updates to the Will County Building Code and livestock regulations in residential districts.

• Special Use Permit for heavy equipment sales/rental at 1110 Manhattan Road, Joliet
• Map amendment from A-1 to R-1 and accessory building variance for 31512 S. Cedar Road, Manhattan
• Special Use Permit extensions for properties on W. Joliet Road, East Indiana Avenue, S. Cottage Grove Ave., and S. Gougar Road
• Text amendment regarding livestock in residential districts
• Will County Building Code update

WC Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc Modern Housing Solutions Committee is meeting to discuss the County Housing Policy and CDBG/HOME year accomplishments. The body is also considering an intergovernmental cooperation agreement regarding an MCC Program and a Loan Finance Program.

• Discussion on the County Housing Policy
• Proposed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between Will County and the Town of Normal, McLean County, IL
• Presentation of CDBG/HOME Year Accomplishments

WC Committee of the Whole - Informational Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding an informational meeting via videoconference. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding New Board Member Orientation.

• New Board Member Orientation presentation

WC Executive Committee - Assignment Meeting - Cancelled

The County Board Committee Room Assignment Meeting scheduled for January 7, 2021, was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is January 14, 2021.

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Operations Committee is meeting to award several service contracts and discuss the 2021 Annual Work Plan. The body will also review policies regarding fishing and herbicide use.

• Contract for $28,500.00 to ASE Illini-Scapes, Inc. for landscape maintenance at Isle a la Cache and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Professional services contract for $41,014.52 to Heartland Business Systems, LLC for database conversion
• Contract for $23,433.00 to Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. for waste removal and recycling
• Contract for $75,000.00 to Taylor Studios for exhibit services at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon
• Permission to bid for Thorn Creek Woods IDNR Transfer Survey and Boundary Staking

Forest Preserve District Ad Hoc Rules Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Ad Hoc Rules Committee is meeting to review the 2021 State Legislative Work Plan. The committee will also consider an extension of a professional services contract with Brent Hassert Consulting.

• Approval of the 2021 State Legislative Work Plan
• Extension of professional services contract with Brent Hassert Consulting
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining, land acquisition, litigation, and personnel

WC Public Health & Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Health & Safety Committee will discuss goals for FY2021 and award a bid for pharmaceutical services at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. The meeting includes updates on opioids, the Will County Health Dept., and the Illinois Noxious Weed Law.

• Awarding bid for pharmaceutical services at Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Discussion of Public Health & Safety Committee goals for FY2021
• Monthly update from Sunny Hill Nursing Home
• Monthly update from Will County Health Dept.
• Opioid update from Dr. Kathleen Burke

WC Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will discuss its mission and vision statement and receive an update on diversity efforts from the County Executive's Office. Members will also receive a presentation on the State of Illinois R3 Grant Program and previous grant applications.

• Discussion of Mission and Vision Statement
• Diversity effort update from County Executive's Office
• Presentation on State of IL R3 Grant Program and previous applications

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Preserve District Finance Committee is meeting to review the schedule of bills and approve several resolutions. The body will discuss land acquisitions in the Forked Creek Greenway and budget adjustments for 2020.

• Resolution No. 21-01: Acquisition of Parcels LF60A1 & A2 in the Forked Creek Greenway
• Resolution No. 21-02: Negotiations for two land preservation opportunities
• Ordinance No. 589: 2020 Budget Adjustments
• Permission to bid the 2021 vehicle fuel contract

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss 2021 goals, monitor landmarks, and elect officers. The body will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for the George Flood Farmstead.

• George Flood Farmstead Certificate of Appropriateness COA-20-003
• Election of Officers 2021
• 2021 Landmark Monitoring
• 2021 Goals and Objectives

OPEB - Regular Meeting

The committee will hold elections for President, Vice President, and Secretary. Members will also review the 4th Quarter 2020 Investment Report and set the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Investment Report for 4th Quarter of 2020
• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Authorization for Investment Manager to make quarterly investment purchase
• Setting 2021 OPEB Committee meeting dates

WC Public Works & Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is discussing infrastructure projects and professional service agreements. The body is considering authorizations for road improvements, bridge inspections, and land acquisition.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Mokena for license plate reading cameras on county highways
• Professional Services Agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. for 2021 bridge inspections
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Tinley Park for improvements on 80th Avenue (CH 83)
• Professional Services Agreement with Polach Appraisal Group, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition on Bell Road (CH 16)
• Use of County Bridge Tax Funds for Manhattan Township Road District reconstruction of Baker Road structure

WC Capital Improvements & IT Committee - Regular Meeting

The Capital Improvements & IT Committee is meeting to authorize several payments for ongoing projects. These include expenditures for the Will County Courthouse, the Will County Health Department, and the 1300 Copperfield Ave Project.

• Expenditure of construction contingency funds for electrical disconnect switches at Elevator Numbers 12 & 13
• Payments for Will County Courthouse to CDW-G, Harrah's Joliet Casino Hotel Building Company, Gilbane Building Company, Interior Investments, L.L.C., Second Chance Cardiac Solutions Inc., and Wight & Company
• Payments for Will County Health Department to HR Green, Kluber Architects + Engineers, Leopardo Companies, Inc., and Midwest Office Interiors
• Payment to Stromsland, DeYoung & Prybys for 1300 Copperfield Ave Project

Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting via videoconference to conduct 2021 committee elections. The session includes a review of the December 1, 2020 meeting minutes and miscellaneous discussion.

• 2021 Committee Elections
• Approval of December 1, 2020 meeting minutes

WC Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Will County Finance Committee will meet to discuss transferring appropriations within various county budgets. The committee will also consider authorizing the County Executive to execute documents for a delinquent tax program.

• Transferring appropriations within various county budgets
• Authorization for County Executive to execute documents for Delinquent Tax Program

WC Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee - Regular Meeting

The Ad-Hoc CARES Act Funding Committee is meeting to discuss CARES funding. The agenda includes a presentation by Bronner on January 5, 2021.

• Discussion regarding CARES Funding
• Bronner Presentation

WC Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Hearing

The commission is meeting to discuss several variance requests and one special use permit. The body will review requests for accessory building expansions, setback adjustments, and a heavy equipment business permit.

• Special Use Permit for Heavy Equipment Sales/Rental at 1110 Manhattan Road, Joliet
• Variance for accessory building area (1,500 to 1,888 sq ft) and lot frontage at 202 Timberline Drive, Joliet
• Variance for accessory building area (3,000 to 4,178 sq ft) at 21535 Wolf Road, Frankfort
• Variance for building height (12 to 16 ft) and unit floor area (600 to 735 sq ft) at 1711 E. Laraway Road, Joliet
• Variance for accessory building area (1,500 to 4,450 sq ft) at 926 Prairie Road, New Lenox