Government Center

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Kane County

County Board

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

9:45 AM

County Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

The Adjourned Meeting of the Kane County Board was held at the Kane County

Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 on April 8, 2025.

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:46 AM.

ROLL CALL

Also present: Chief Dpty. Clerk Weilandt & Dpty. Mazzei; Bldgs. & Facilities. Mgmt.

staff Smith; KDOT staff Rickert; H.R. Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; Public Health Exec. Dir.

Isaacson & Snowden* Auditor Wegman; Devepmt. Dir. VanKerkhoff; Undersheriff

Johnson; State's Atty. Mosser & Asst. Frank; SAO Ops. Mgr. Gorgas*; Hunt*; HPC

Coord. Thavong; OEM Dir. Buziecki; I.T. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters;

KaneCom Dir. Guthrie; Water Resources. Dir. Wollnik & staff; Animal Control Admin.

Youngsteadt*; PIO Mann; OCR Interm Dir. Duguay; members of the press & public.

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Alex Arroyo

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Sonia Garcia

Board Member Jon Gripe

PRESENT:

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Ted Penesis

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Bill Tarver

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member David Young

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Gary Daugherty

REMOTE:

Board Member Dale Berman

ABSENT:

REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS

Madam Chair asked for permission to allow Member Daugherty to join the meeting

remotely. No objections were voiced.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Surges led the assembly with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Bill Yonker

said the invocation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 11, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

#TMP-25-395 2025 Proclamation in Support of Agriculture in Kane County

The County Board proclaimed its full support for agriculture in Kane County.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Ted Penesis

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

#TMP-25-407 Proclaiming April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in Kane County

The County Board recognized April as Earth Month and April 22, 2025, as Earth

Day in Kane County. Board Member Young shared some history on Earth Day

with the Board.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Sonia Garcia, Michelle

Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis, Bill Roth,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver,

Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, Jon Gripe, and David Young

Dale Berman

NAY:

ABSENT:

#TMP-25-380 Kane County Recognizes the Kane County Medical Reserve

Corps Volunteers During National Volunteer Appreciation Month

The County Board, along with Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson, recognized all

volunteers of the Kane County Medical Reserve Corps.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Jon Gripe

Bill Tarver

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Sonia Garcia, Jon

Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis,

Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges,

Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Gary Daugherty

Dale Berman

NAY:

ABSENT:

Res. #25-113 Proclaiming April 13-19, 2025 National Public Safety

Telecommunicators Week

The County Board proclaimed the week of April 13, 2025 through April 19, 2025

as National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week. Discussion ensued.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Myrna Molina

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Sonia Garcia, Jon

Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis,

Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges,

Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Gary Daugherty

Dale Berman

NAY:

ABSENT:

Res. #25-114

Recognizing April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month

The County Board recognized the month of April as National Volunteer

Appreciation month, honoring and recognizing all volunteers. Discussion ensued

regarding the importance of volunteers within the county.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Jon Gripe

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Sonia Garcia, Jon

Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis,

Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges,

Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Gary Daugherty

Dale Berman

NAY:

ABSENT:

CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS

Madam Chair extended thanks to those in the Kane County community who advocated

for their opinion on the sales tax referendum, recognizing their efforts. She further

addressed recent tariffs that have affected the economy and explained how it will affect

Kane County specifically. She also discussed that the board will have to focus on

strategic efficiencies. Contrary comments and discussion ensued.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Madam Chair invited public comment.

Mark Adamian spoke on the effects of tariffs in general and its affect on the county. He

added his displeasure at slot machine signage.

Dan Spellman addressed the sales tax increase referendum and the challenge of

asking to increase taxes in the current economy. He added that personal attacks and

disrespect of certain citizens is not productive. He suggested respectful debate.

Antonietta Nicklaus, Dist 303 St. Charles School Candidate, ran due to concern of how

children were being educated. She shared that disparaging comments and social

media was used against her and others because she used "Jesus Christ" in her

discussions. She was seeking to make a difference while focusing on the children, but

she found resistance.

Brian Anderson mentioned population figures for the State of Illinois that were false, as

people were leaving the State. He spoke on the recent failed tax referendum and the

fact that it was voted down, adding that now it was up to the chairwoman and/or board

to make necessary adjustments.

Bob McQuillam suggested that the board find a solution and go to their local State

Representatives to repeal the Safety Act, since it was not working and only created

administrative jobs.

Jerome Johnson asked the board for support on the historic nomination of his family's

farm -- Echo Valley Farm. He noted that his mother was a founder of Preservation

Partners and the Garfield Farm preservation.

Member David Young addressed the Department of Government Efficiencies and read

through a list of wasted funds that were discovered by the federal government.

Further, he pointed out some of the inefficiencies he found in the Buildings and

Facilities Department.

Member Mo Iqbal asked to proclaim International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, as April 8,

2025, as he wished to express appreciation to the county's attorneys and State's

Attorney.

Member Mavis Bates agreed the failed sales tax referendum went poorly, but it was run

by volunteers. She explained that if it would have passed, it would have provided a

number of positives for the county. There were no pre-polling funds to see if the

referendum would have passed and unfortunately, the public made it known.

Member Michelle Gumz expressed her sadness that the tax referendum did not pass

because it places pressure on public safety workers and the county's employees, who

are the backbone of the county. Additionally, she shared her background as a union

representative, who has greatly supported fair pay for employees.

CONSENT AGENDA/OMNIBUS VOTE

------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------

The Chairwoman asked if anyone would like to remove an item from the Consent

Agenda. There were no requests to do so.

Res. #25-115 Authorizing the Purchase of Products and Services Through the

Amazon Business Online Marketplace for the Building

Management Department (Contract No. R-TC-17006)

Res. #25-116 Authorizing the Contract Extension for Systemwide Flooring

Through OMNIA’s Shaw Integrated & Turf Solutions, Inc.

Contract for the Building Management Department (Contract No.

2020002144)

Res. #25-117 Authorizing Additional Spending From FY2025 Budget for Kane

County Elevator Preventative Maintenance Services (BID#

23-011)

Res. #25-118 Authorizing the Purchase of Products and Services Through the

Amazon Business Online Marketplace for the Information

Technologies Department (Contract No. R-TC-17006)

Res. #25-119 Authorizing the Purchase of a Vehicle by the Kane County

Sheriff’s Office for the DCFS Liaison Deputy

Res. #25-120 Approving Extension for Temporary Employee Providers

Res. #25-121 Approving February 2025 Claims Paid

Res. #25-122 Authorizing New Job Position and Emergency Budget

Adjustment to Fund 101 for the GIS-Technologies Department

Res. #25-123 Authorizing Reimbursement to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office

for Costs Expended for the Administrative Wing Project

(Resolution No. 23-394)

Res. #25-124 Animal Control DEA License Application

Res. #25-125 Authorizing Acceptance of FY25-26 IDHS Reimagine Public

Safety Act (RPSA) Community Convener Grant

Res. #25-126 Authorizing Acceptance of Amendment to Family Run

Organization Agreement

Res. #25-127 Approving a $163,386.00 Contract for the Purchase of Three (3)

2025 Ford F-350 Truck Cab & Chassis for the Kane County

Division of Transportation - Units 24, 28 & 29

Res. #25-128 Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

Res. #25-129 Approving a $25,000.00 Deposit for Five (5) 2026 Tandem Axle

Truck Cab & Chassis for the Kane County Division of

Transportation

Res. #25-130 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois

Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) for Membership

Participation and Mutual Aid Assistance

Res. #25-131 Authorizing Applications for and Execution of FY2024 and

FY2025 Grant Agreements Under the Section 5310 Funds

Program for Ride in Kane

Res. #25-132 Approving a $193,746.89 Contract for Construction with D.

Construction, Inc. of Coal City, Illinois for the Keslinger Road

Box Culvert Extension and Guardrail Removal Project, Kane

County Section No. 24-00575-00-DR

Res. #25-133 Approving a $260,071.50 Contract for Construction with Martam

Construction, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for the LaFox Road Pedestrian

Box Culvert Repair Project, Kane County Section No.

24-00574-00-BT

Res. #25-134 Approving a $6,248,000.00 Contract for Construction with

Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2025 Kane County

Resurfacing Project, Kane County Section No. 24-00576-00-RS

Res. #25-135 Approving a $125,000.00 Appropriation to the Forest Preserve

District of Kane County for Improvements to Buffalo Park and

Brunner Family Forest Preserves

Res. #25-136 Approving a $100,000.00 Relocation Commitment Agreement

with Commonwealth Edison Company for Relocation of Facilities

for the Randall Road at Hopps Road Intersection Improvement,

Kane County Section No. 19-00511-00-CH

Res. #25-137 Approving a $372,811.00 Engineering Services Agreement with

H.R. Green, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for 2025 Structure Safety

Inspections, Kane County Section No. 25-00579-00-EG

Res. #25-138 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of

Illinois for $58,885.20 for Phase III Construction for Illinois Route

47/U.S. Route 30 at Waterpark Way to Jericho Road

Res. #25-139 Approving a $483,483.00 Contract for Construction with Builders

Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for the 2025 Blackberry Township

Road District, Section No. 25-04000-01-GM

Res. #25-140 Approving a $175,398.75 Contract for Construction with Peter

Baker & Son Co. of Lake Bluff, Illinois for 2025 Burlington

Township Road District, Section No. 25-05000-01-GM

Res. #25-141 Approving a $387,887.00 Contract for Construction with Builders

Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2025 Kaneville Township Road

District, Section No. 25-11000-01-GM

Res. #25-142 Approving a $991,000.30 Contract for Construction with Plote

Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois for 2025 St.

Charles Township Road District, Section No. 25-14000-01-GM

RESULT:

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Chris Kious

Mavis Bates

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

------------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------

EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed)

Madam Chair stated that no closed session was needed.

10.

ZONING PETITIONS

#TMP-25-332 Petition # 4656 Petitioner: JW McConnaughay Properties, LLC

Mr. Chris Aiston, representing the petitioner clarified that JW McConnaughay

was the owner and Cafe Parlay represents the business. Per Aiston, the

business is expected to generate $25,000 per year. While the owner would like

a video gaming license, he first has to apply for a liquor license. Objectors were

the students of the nearby Marshall Arts Center and a local gun shop owner.

There was concern of parking challenges and alcohol being on the premises.

Mr. Aiston explained that nine additional parking spaces were being added, but

only four were required. Further dialog followed for and against the petition.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michelle Gumz

David Young

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Anita Lewis,

Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann,

Vern Tepe, David Young, and Corinne M. Pierog

AYE:

NAY:

Deborah Allan, Gary Daugherty, Sonia Garcia, Jon Gripe, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, Clifford

Surges, and Bill Tarver

Dale Berman

Rick Williams

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

#TMP-25-333 Petition # 4658 Petitioner: Landberg Properties

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michael Linder

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

#TMP-25-376 Petition # 4657 Petitioner: Christopher Haas on behalf of

Chestnut Skies, LLC

Board Member Williams summarized the petition and discussion was had

regarding property maintenance and utilization.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Michael Linder

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

#TMP-25-382 Petition # 4517 Petitioner: Frank Cuda, P.E. on behalf of Greg and

Charles Kellenberger

(This item was removed from agenda and no discussion was had.)

RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, AND OTHER SCHEDULED MATTERS

Ord. #25-143 Designating Kane County Historic Landmark (Echo Valley Farm)

11.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Mavis Bates

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

Ord. #25-106 Amending Section 2-48 of the Kane County Code (Standing

Committees) to Revise Language Related to the Jobs Committee

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Jon Gripe

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis,

Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges,

Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

NAY:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

Res. #25-144

RESULT:

Authorizing Certain Actions Relative to the Tax Agent

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Ted Penesis, Bill

Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill

Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

Myrna Molina

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Res. #25-145 Ratifying Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Interim Director of

Workforce Development

HR Exec. Dir. Lobrillo described how the Interim Director for the Workforce

Development Department was chosen, which was on an as-needed basis. This

position is paid by grant funds through Workforce Development and the role

serves to get the department on track. Mr. John Duguay introduced himself and

explained some of the work he will be doing within the department. He shared

his personal background.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Ted Penesis

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

Res. #25-146 Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Temporary

Certified 9-1-1 Telecommunicator Staffing

Michelle Guthrie, Director of KaneComm explained that she was just made

aware of an employee leaving, as well as an employee going on family leave,

which necessitated an emergency purchase order. She reiterated that it takes

about nine months to train a new employee and that the new position will be

paid for through 911 charge fees. No budget adjustment is being requested.

Further dialog followed.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michelle Gumz

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Sonia

Garcia, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Ted

Penesis, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

12.

NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.