DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Board Committees met Sept. 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the committees:

*Due to COVID-19, this Meeting was held as a Virtual Public Meeting*

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes:

a. August 19, 2020

5. Communications & Proclamations:

a. Employee Service Awards

6. Public Comments

7. Appointments for this Month – None

8. Reports of Standing Committees with Ordinances & Resolutions

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

a. Ordinance O2020-15: An Ordinance Granting a Use Variation for a Single-Family Home on a Vacant Parcel Located on the East Side of West County Line Road in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves to grant a Use Variation to allow for the construction of one single-family home on a vacant five-acre parcel located on the east side of West County Line Road, approximately 1,000 feet south of McNeal Road, in Franklin Township, with said property having been legally recorded and existing prior to October 29, 1976, being zoned A-1, Agricultural District. Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Willis, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

b. Ordinance O2020-16: An Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit Granted by Ordinance 1975-9 for the Milan Township Office and Garage Located at 14989 Shabbona Road in Milan Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves an Amendment to Ordinance 1975-09, to allow for the expansion of the Township property and for the construction of two new structures: a sand & salt storage building, and a pole barn for equipment storage (to be installed at a future time), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, located at 14989 Shabbona Road, on the southwest corner of Shabbona and Perry Roads, in Milan Township. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Plote, seconded by Mr. Jones and approved unanimously.

c. Special Use Permits for Solar Gardens: The DeKalb County Board hereby approves the following Special Use Permits for Solar Gardens in various Townships within the County of DeKalb as detailed in Ordinances O2020-17 through O2020-37:

Ordinance O2020-17: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on Elva Road, in Milan Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (MI-20-05), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Borrego Solar for the construction and operation of a 2- megawatt, 13.7-acre Solar Garden on property on Elva Road, approximately 754 feet west of Anderland Road, in Milan Township (P.I.N.: 10-12-400-005). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-18: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Northeast Corner of State Route 72 and Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (KI-20-06), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Sunvest Solar Inc. for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 11-acre Solar Garden (SV CSG Kingston 1, LLC) on property on the northeast corner of State Route 72 and Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township (P.I.N.: 02-23-400-005). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-19: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Southeast Corner of State Route 72 and Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (KI-20-07), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Sunvest Solar Inc. for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 10-acre Solar Garden (SV CSG Kingston 2, LLC) on property on the southeast corner of State Route 72 and Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township (P.I.N.: 02-23-400-006). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-20: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Southeast Corner of State Route 72 and Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (KI-20-08), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Sunvest Solar Inc. for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 11.43-acre Solar Garden (SV CSG Kingston 3, LLC) on property on the southeast corner of State Route 72 and Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township, co-located with SV CSG Kingston 2, LLC (P.I.N.: 02-23-400-006). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-21: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR-20-09), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Sunvest Solar Inc. for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 10-acre Solar Garden (SV CSG Kirkland 1, LLC) on property on the east side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township (P.I.N.: 01-24-100-001). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Frieders and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-22: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR-20-10), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Sunvest Solar Inc. for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 11.63-acre Solar Garden (SV CSG Kirkland 2, LLC) on property on the east side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township, co-located with SV CSG Kirkland 1, LLC (P.I.N.: 01-24-100-001). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Frieders and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-23: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Southwest Corner of Pine Road and Governor Beveridge Highway, in Somonauk Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (SO-20-11), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Cenergy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 9.45-acre Solar Garden (PSCS 1) on property located on the southwest corner of Pine Road and Governor Beveridge Highway, in Somonauk Township (P.I.N.: 18-20-200-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Ms. Willis and approved with one abstention from Mr. Plote.

Ordinance O2020-24: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Southwest Corner of Pine Road and Governor Beveridge Highway, in Somonauk Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (SO-20-12), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Cenergy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 9.45-acre Solar Garden (PSCS 2) on property located on the southwest corner of Pine Road and Governor Beveridge Highway, in Somonauk Township, co-located with PSCS 1 (P.I.N.: 18-20-200-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Ms. Willis and approved with one abstention from Mr. Plote.

Ordinance O2020-25: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the West Side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR- 20-19), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Heinsohn 1-1) on property located on the west side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township (P.I.N.: 01-14-200-002). Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Willis, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-26: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the West Side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR-20-20), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Heinsohn 1-2) on property located on the west side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township, co- located with Heinsohn 1-1 (P.I.N.: 01-14-200-002). Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Willis, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-27: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Northeast Corner of Pearl Street and Wolf Road, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR-20-21), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megwatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Heinsohn 2-1) on property located on the northeast corner of Pearly Street and Wolf Road in Franklin Township (P.I.N.: 01-13-100-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Frieders and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-28: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Northeast Corner of Pearl Street and Wolf Road, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR-20-22), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megwatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Heinsohn 2-2) on property located on the northeast corner of Pearly Street and Wolf Road in Franklin Township, co-located with Heinsohn 2-1 (P.I.N.: 01-13-100-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Frieders and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-29: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (FR- 20-23), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Heinsohn 3) on property located on the east side of Pearl Street, in Franklin Township (P.I.N.: 01-12-300-005). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Mr. Plote and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-30: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (KI- 20-24), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 16-acre Solar Garden (Hoppe-Nitzberg 1) on property located on the east side of Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township (P.I.N.: 02-26-200-004). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-31: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (KI-20-25), with conditions as outlined in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 16.19-acre Solar Garden (Hoppe-Nitzberg 2) on property located on the east side of Pleasant Hill Road, in Kingston Township, co-located with Hoppe-Nitzberg 1 (P.I.N.: 02-26-200-004). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-32: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Northeast Corner of Tower and Cemetery Roads, in Shabbona Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves the Special Use Permit (SH-20-17), with conditions as specified in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2- megawatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Boigenzahn 2) on property located on the northeast corner of Tower and Cemetery Roads in Shabbona Township (P.I.N.: 13-08-300-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Mr. Jones and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-33: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the Southwest Corner of Somonauk and Pine Roads, in Somonauk Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (SO-20-18), with conditions as specified in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2- megawatt, 13.5-acre Solar Garden (Frieders 1) on property located on the southwest corner of Somonauk and Pine Roads, in Somonauk Township (P.I.N.: 18-22-100-005). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Plote and approved with one abstention from Mr. Frieders.

Ordinance O2020-34: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the West Side of State Route 23, in Afton Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (AF- 20-13), with conditions as specified in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 17-acre Solar Garden (Moore 1) on property located on the west side of State Route 23, in Afton Township (P.I.N.: 11-26-100-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-35: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the West Side of State Route 23, in Afton Township. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (AF- 20-14), with conditions as specified in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 15-acre Solar Garden (Moore 1a) on property located on the west side of State Route 23, in Afton Township, co-located with Moore 1 (P.I.N.: 11-26-100-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Pietrowski, seconded by Roman and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-36: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Somonauk Road, in Somonauk & Sandwich Townships. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (SO-20-15), with conditions as specified in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 17.81- acre Solar Garden (Engel 1) on property located on the east side of Somonauk Road, in Somonauk & Sandwich Townships (P.I.N.: 18-15-100-006 & 19-15-200- 002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Roman, seconded by Mr. Pietrowski and approved unanimously.

Ordinance O2020-37: Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Solar Garden for Property Located on the East Side of Somonauk Road, in Somonauk & Sandwich Townships. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves a Special Use Permit (SO-20-16), with conditions as specified in the Ordinance, requested by Summit Ridge Energy for the construction and operation of a 2-megawatt, 13-acre Solar Garden (Engel 1a) on property located on the east side of Somonauk Road, in Somonauk & Sandwich Townships, co-located with Engel 1 (P.I.N.: 18-15-100- 006 & 19-15-200-002). Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Roman, seconded by Mr. Pietrowski and approved unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

a. Resolution: #R2020-45: Approval of Plank Road Improvement Study. The DeKalb County Board does hereby to enter into an agreement with the Engineering Firm of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for certain engineering services associated with the Plank Road realignment from west of Lindgren Road to east of Lukens Road for an estimated cost not to exceed $141,755.17; and further authorizes and directs the Chairman of the Board to execute the appropriate Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Luebke, seconded by Mrs. Emmer and approved unanimously.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

No Actionable Items

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

No Actionable Items

LAW & JUSTICE COMMITTEE

No Actionable Items

FINANCE COMMITTEE

a. Delinquent Property Tax Sales: The DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board to execute deeds of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be for the following seven (7) Resolutions to be paid to the Treasurer of DeKalb County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law:

Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Leifheit, seconded by Mr. Osland and approved unanimously.

b. Resolution R2020-57: Placing the FY 2021 Budget on File for Public Inspection. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves to place on file in the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office, on the County’s Website, and at two other geographically diverse public offices (the Sandwich City Hall and the office of the Genoa City Clerk), for public inspection the fifteen page Budget Narrative Summary Packet (plus Attachments A-D), as well as copies of all information utilized by the Committees in preparation of the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Faivre and approved unanimously.

c. Resolution R2020-58: Authorizing a Contribution to the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation for their Branding Initiative, “Unbound Opportunities”. The DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes a contribution to the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation for expenses specifically related to their branding initiative called “Unbound Opportunities” with said contribution to be in the form of matching funds from the County’s Opportunity Fund, where the County will contribute one dollar for every two dollars DCEDC certifies as new money received during each of three calendar years specifically to finance this branding initiative, with the County’s contribution not to exceed $85,000 per calendar year beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2023.Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Faivre, seconded by Mr. Osland and approved unanimously.

d. Claims to be Paid in September 2020: Move to approve the payment of claims for this month, and the off-cycle claims paid during the previous month, including all claims for travel, meals, and lodging, in the amount of $7,614,845.54

e. Reports of County Officials: Move to accept and place on file the following Reports of County Officials:

1. Cash & Investments in County Banks – August 2020

2. Public Defender’s Report – August 2020

3. Adult & Juvenile Monthly Reports – August 2020

4. Pretrial Report – August 2020

5. Sheriff’s Jail Report – August 2020

6. Building Permits & Construction Reports – August 2020

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

a. Resolution R2020-59: A Resolution Approving a Letter of Intent to Enter into a Solar Development Lease. The DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes and directs the County Administrator of DeKalb County, Illinois to sign the Letter of Intent including any modifications of the Letter of Intent subject to technical or otherwise non-substantive modifications, with Clean Energy Design Group Inc. to enter into a long-term lease to provide a solar development on property owned by the County of DeKalb, located at 2500 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, Illinois. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Faivre, seconded by Ms. Leifheit and approved unanimously.

9. Reports of Special Committees with Ordinances & Resolutions – None

10. Old Business

11. New Business & Referral of Matters to Committee

12. Adjournment

https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/agenda-cb-09162020.pdf