Government Center

719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A

Geneva, IL 60134

Kane County

KC Administration Committee

Meeting Minutes

KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog

(County Chair)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

10:30 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex

Arroyo, Sonia Garcia, Bill Roth and Corinne M. Pierog

Michelle Gumz and David Young

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Lewis, Molina*, Penesis*, Strathmann*; ITD/BLD

Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Lasky, Lebo, Roff, Clark, Peters; VAC Supt.

Zimmerman; PIO Mann; KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way; KC Historian & Spec. ASA

Shepro; and members of the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He

asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Gumz

attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.

Committee Member Gumz did not attend today's meeting.

Approval of Minutes: October 15, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Bill Roth

Public Comment

All public comments were held until discussions on agenda item 13A: Authorizing the

Placement of a Historical Marker and Liberty Tree to Honor Revolutionary War Patriots

Buried in Kane County.

Finance Report

Monthly Finance Reports

Chairman Kious stated that monthly financial reports were on file. No additional

report was made.

Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)

ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock spoke on the recent electrical power event that

occurred at the Government Center Campus. He explained that the incident was

isolated to the utility provider, Geneva Electric. Geneva Electric discovered issues

between the transformer and the building. Fahnestock stated that the problem was

resolved by morning. He explained that the emergency plan for the Government

Campus involves utilizing diesel generators to power all of the buildings. He stated that

the County was able to manage and keep the entire campus operating for all the daily

functions. He commended the Building Management Department (BLD) and the

Information Technologies Department (ITD) staff for their help in this electrical outage

event. Fahnestock addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

Fahnestock stated that he sent out an email this morning to the Committee pertaining

to the broker's opinion of value for the Fabyan Parkway property owned by Kane

County. He explained that a Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled to discuss

potential uses of the property, such as solar. (Committee Member Arroyo arrived

in-person at 10:36 a.m.) He reviewed the Property Overview of the Fabyan Parkway

parcel and the current uses. He noted that this parcel is approximately 40 acres. He

shared the Market Data Approach for the pricing of the Fabyan Parkway parcel. He

reviewed the pricing depending on the land being developed for residential or

commercial uses. He stated that the projected property value amount is 44M to $6M.

He noted that this presentation will be shared by the real estate broker at the upcoming

Committee of the Whole meeting. Fahnestock addressed questions and comments

from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Building Management (K. Harris)

Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County HVAC Maintenance & Repair

Services with 1 Source Mechanical, Inc., Hartwig Mechanical, Inc., Air Comfort,

LLC, R.J. O'Neil, Inc., and F.E. Moran, Inc. Mechanical Services for the Building

Management Department (BID# 23-007)

BLD Dir. Harris introduced this resolution. He explained that this contract was

approved as a two-year contract with three one-year extensions. This resolution

is the authorization of the contract for the second one-year extension. Harris

explained that 1 Source Mechanical, Inc. help with these services on an

as-needed basis for the County's HVAC maintenance and repair. He stated that

the County needs multiple vendors due to their availability. These contracts for

numerous vendors provide flexibility to use who is the most appropriate and who

is available to help with an issue. Harris addressed questions and comments

from the Committee. Discussion ensued. (Madam Chairman Pierog arrived

in-person at 10:48 a.m.)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Alex Arroyo

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

Authorizing Natural Gas Utility Brokering and Purchase Agreement

ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock introduced this resolution. He explained that the

County currently purchases natural gas through the supplier, Constellation

Energy. However, the agreement between the County and Constellation Energy

will end in April 2026. Fahnestock explained that the County has been working

with Tradition Energy as a broker for their energy contracts. He stated that

natural gas delivery costs for the County are approximately $300K per year,

which is measured by dekatherms. He explained that the County is rated by the

consumption of natural gas based on the brokerage market. He stated that the

energy broker will solicit all the suppliers and provide pricing to the County.

Then, the County will have 24 hours to sign the contract in order to receive the

fixed pricing. In the past, Fahnestock explained that the County has used a

broker to receive the pricing. Then, Building Management staff will preauthorize

the County Board Chairman to sign the agreements wit the broker who has the

most responsible lowest rates. If this process was not to be followed, the County

would lose out on low rates. Fahnestock explained that the intention was to go

out for bids early with the energy broker to receive early adjustments to the

natural gas contracts and save money. He noted that the goal is to take

advantage of locking in pricing for a two-year contract. He explained that this

resolution was written to authorize the Chairman of the County to sign up to a

two-year agreement. He stated that he has spoken with the State's Attorney's

Office (SAO) who mentioned the possibility of additional language being added

to the resolution to clear up the use of Tradition Energy as the broker. He noted

that the energy broker has stated that at the County's amount of supplied

energy, the fees will be about $10K to $12K. He stated that this resolution

pertains to the $300K agreement with the supplier. Fahnestock addressed

questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Alex Arroyo

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

Information Technologies (C. Lasky)

Authorizing the Use of the State of Illinois Contract to Purchase Hardware &

Services Through Presidio’s JPMC VOIP & Cisco Equipment and Services

Contract for the Information Technologies Department (Contract# CMT4021089)

ITD CIO Lasky introduced this resolution. He stated that this resolution is

authorizing the purchase of hardware off of a state contract. He explained that

this was bid out by the State of Illinois. He noted that he sent out to the

Committee Members a presentation pertaining to the scope of hardware and

software that was budgeted. He stated that this contract is for $950K, while the

following resolution regarding software is $1.2M. He noted that this is a

budgeted expense and recommends approval.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Alex Arroyo

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Use of the State of Illinois Contract to Purchase Software &

Services Through Presidio’s JPMC VOIP & Cisco Equipment and Services

Contract for the Information Technologies Department (Contract# CMT4021089)

ITD CIO Lasky introduced this resolution. He explained that this resolution

regards the same Illinois contract as the previous resolution, but for software

purchases.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Sonia Garcia

SECONDER:

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

10.

Geographic Information Systems (K. Lebo)

Authorizing a Master License Agreement with VertiGIS Software for GIS

GIS Dir. Lebo introduced this resolution. He explained that this resolution

pertains to a master licensing agreement with VertiGIS Software. He stated that

the County would like to enter into two purchase orders with, one for software,

and another for professional services. He noted that this agreement has been

reviewed by the State's Attorney's Office. Staff has recommended approval.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Sonia Garcia

SECONDER:

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

11.

Mill Creek SSA (R. Fahnestock)

ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock thanked the Board for their support of the Mill Creek

Special Service Area (MCSSA) tax levy increase.

12.

Vehicles

Approving the Purchase of Five (5) 2026 Tandem Axle Truck Cab and Chassis

for the Kane County Division of Transportation

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way introduced this resolution. He explained that four

of the trucks will be utilized as snowplows and one will be a tractor truck that will

be used to haul equipment. Due to locking in the pricing, the body packages for

the snowplows were passed by the County Board on Monday, November 10,

2025. Way stated that this resolution mentions a $50K contingency, due to the

trucks being developed in Canada and the possibility of tariff cost. He explained

that Kenworth has been working on expanding their Ohio plant. In which, they

plan to have all the T480 trucks be developed in FY2026. Staff recommends

approval. Way addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Sonia Garcia

SECONDER:

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

New Business

13.

Authorizing the Placement of a Historical Marker and Liberty Tree to Honor

Revolutionary War Patriots Buried in Kane County

VAC Supt. Zimmerman stated that next year is the 250th birthday of America, or

the semiquincentennial. As part of the celebration, the Elias Kent Kane Chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)

submitted a proposal to place a marker and a tree at the Third Street

Courthouse. Zimmerman stated that the proposal was reviewed and approved

by the Chief Judge's Office and the State's Attorney's Office (SAO). He

introduced the regent of the Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the NSDAR, Christine

Harmon.

Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the NSDAR regent, Christine Harmon, stated that

next year is the 250th birthday of America. She stated that the organization has

sought to place a marker and a Liberty Tree at the Third Street Courthouse to

honor the five patriots that fought in the Revolutionary War, who are buried in

Kane County. She mentioned that the NSDAR has planted the Liberty Tree seed

and has been nurturing it as it grows. She explained that during the

Revolutionary War, patriots would gather under these trees in secret to hold

meetings and discussions. Therefore, the NSDAR thought it would be a great

marker and commemoration for Kane County. Zimmerman and Harmon

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Alex Arroyo

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Leslie Juby

Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Arroyo and

Board Member Garcia

AYE:

Board Member Gumz and Board Member Young

ABSENT:

14.

15.

Old Business

None.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Alex Arroyo

16.

17.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Adjournment

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Alex Arroyo

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 AM.

Savannah Zgobica

Sr. Recording Secretary