University of Illinois Extension
Kendall County Unit Council
Minutes November 11, 2008
Council Members Present:
Christine Rott
Craig Weber
Dr. Jeff Wayda
Brian Watkins
Belinda Hill
Janice McCann
Pat VanRiper
Louise Cernekee
Dick Whitfield
Shawna Watkins
Aaron Morris
Connie Emery
Diana Hester
Wayne Mundsinger
Council Members Absent:
Ted Mathewson
Cheryl Johnson
Staff Present:
Sandra Davis
Anne Lietz
Linda Fitzgerald
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wayne Mundsinger at 7:00 p.m.
Secretary Minutes:
The minutes were distributed and approved as submitted.
Motion to accept: Jeff Wayda
Second: Belinda Hill
Passed: Unanimous
Financial Reports:
Reports were reviewed with the following notations:
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No income was received in September 08 however 20% of state matching was released in
October and is expected soon. All other expenses were inline with budget
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Kendall County Board funding is expected to be received in December
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Printing line for October 08 is higher than typical due to the printing of 4-H brochures
Motion to accept: Jeff Wayda Second: Brian Watkins Passed: Unanimous
Staff Reports:
Reports were presented as written. Sandra Davis is also serving as the Kane County Interim County
Director through January per Dr. Oliver.
Other Reports:
Expansion and Review Committee – (Pat VanRiper)
- There is a freeze on replacement of positions unless there is a guaranteed two year salary to hire.
- 4-H is looking to help in various underserved community members.
- The committee is looking for a Spanish speaking leader to work with Spanish speaking children
in an afterschool program.
Fair Board- (Aaron Morris and Wayne Mundsinger)
- Preparations are being made for the 2009 Kendall County Fair
- An Appreciation Dinner was held in September
- General maintenance is taking place
- The board is also looking into concerns about the echo in the building. A drop ceiling purchase
has been authorized to reduce noise/echo
- New lighting will be added to the back of the bleacher area
- Four inch trees are being planted
Master Gardeners (Wayne Mundsinger) –
- 210 people attended the four season programs
- 350 calls were answered
- A garden was planted that produced 350 lbs. of produce for the local food pantry
- Options for increasing the visibility of Master Gardener Program and services by being present at
the Yorkville and Oswego Farmer’s Market were discussed.
- Service projects included weeding and planting around the flag pole at Lyon’s Farm and
refiguring and rejuvenating the gardens at the Oswego House
- 5 new applicants will take the twelve week training for becoming a Master Gardener and Wayne
discussed how to become a Master Gardner.
Regional Advisory Committee (Wayne Mundsinger)
- McHenry County currently has no director and there is discussion that Kane and Dupage counties
may combine in June of 09.
- A new position is open for a Grant Writer at the regional level
- A Youth educator position is also open
- Spanish classes will be offered for staff
- Smart House Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has been extended
through the year 2009
Old Business:
Funders Appreciation Luncheon – January 20, 2009
- Co-Chairmen Ted Mathewson and Dick Whitfield
- Menu will be Lasagna (provided by Belinda H.) and Chicken Soup (provided by Wayne M.) The
chairmen will discuss what other needs there are and bring them to our next meeting
- Wayne Mundsinger will do a horticultural presentation in conjunction to a youth presentation
Future Funding and Cost Recovery
- Sandra requested a committee look into ways to cover program costs for the future
Motion to create the committee : Wayne Mundsinger
Second: Connie Emery
Committee will include: Louise Cernekee, Wayne Mundsinger, Dr. Jeff Wayda and Sandra Davis
New Business
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Representatives appointed were:
4-H Foundation – Belinda Hill & Brian Watkins
4-H Expansion and Review – Connie Emery & Pat VanRiper
4-H Volunteer Screening Committee- Louise Cernekee & Diana Hester
Family and Consumer Science Planning Committee – Louise Cernekee & Dick Whitfield
Horticulture/Natural Resources- Wayne Mundsinger & Ted Mathewson
Friends of Extension – Janice McCann, Pat VanRiper, & Craig Weber
Fair Board- Aaron Morris & Wayne Mundsinger
Motion to adjourn – Louise Cernekee
Second: Aaron Morris
Next meeting of the Kendall County Extension Council is scheduled for 1/13/09