Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
Kane County  
KC Executive Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Berman, Davoust, Ford, Gumz, Kious, Kenyon, Lewis, Linder, Molina,  
Sanchez, Strathmann, Surges, & ex-officio Tepe (County Vice Chair)  
Wednesday, September 6, 2023  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.  
Roll Call  
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog  
Board Member Mavis Bates  
Board Member Dale Berman  
Board Member Mark Davoust  
Board Member Ron Ford  
PRESENT  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
Board Member Michael Kenyon  
Board Member Chris Kious  
Board Member Anita Lewis  
Board Member Michael Linder  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe  
Board Member Deborah Allan  
REMOTE  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby*, Lenert*, Roth, Young*; Fin. Exec. Dir.  
Hopkinson & staff Ramer-Holmes, Kietzman; PIO Mann; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo;  
KDOT Dir. Schoedel & staff Rickert*; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Files,  
Smith, Peters; Special ASA Shepro; ASA Frank; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt; Treasurer  
staff Cain; Water & Environ. Dir. Wollnik; Auditor Wegman; Health Dept. staff  
Snowden*; Supv. of Assessments Armstrong*; ROE Supt. Dal Santo*; and members of  
the press and public.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Madam Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's  
meeting. She asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member  
Allan to attend the meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Madam Chairman Pierog asked Committee Member Gumz to lead the Pledge of  
Allegiance. (Committee Member Lewis arrived in-person 9:04 a.m.)  
5.  
6.  
Approval of Minutes: August 2, 2023  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Chris Kious  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
Madam Chairman explained that the vote for a tax increase will not be voted on today.  
She wanted to make the public speakers aware of this before public comments were  
heard. On today's agenda, there is no agenda item relating to the tax increase,  
therefore, all speakers will be heard at the end of today's meeting.  
Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, explained that most speakers are here today to speak  
on the proposed property tax increase. He requested that the Committee allow all  
speakers to be heard at this time, rather than waiting until the end of the meeting.  
Madam Chairman Pierog asked Anderson to take his seat for the time being.  
Frank Esposito, 64 White Oak, St. Charles, commented on the County voting to use  
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for the County budget. He would like to be  
informed on how the budget process is done. If the County uses a zero-based budget,  
and then add the CPI on top of expenses spent in 2023, that would mean items that  
occurred in 2023 would have an amount of money added to those dollars, even though,  
the County would not expend for the same type of items in 2024. Esposito questioned  
if the County uses a zero-based budget. Madam Chairman Pierog explained how the  
budget is put together.  
Madam Chairman asked the Committee if they would prefer that all speakers be heard  
now. The Committee provided a consensus to have all speakers heard at the beginning  
of the meeting.  
Terry Lally, St. Charles, stated there was a survey taken by the Republican Party in  
Kane County. During this survey, there were 12 main items that Kane County residents  
are concerned with. He read aloud the first four concerns: taxes, crime, education, and  
state government with high expenses and salaries.  
Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, thanked the County Board for the opportunity to speak  
at the beginning of the meeting. He spoke on the proposed tax increase. He reminded  
the Board of the pledge and the Kane County's mission statement. Residents would  
like the County to be fiscally responsible. He would like to see County Government  
have the ability to balance between government and spending taxes. He noted that this  
is the very reason that residents vote for those on the County Board. They are to be  
prudent and do more with less, and to run the County lean and mean. Anderson stated  
that Kane County has one of the highest property taxes in the United States. Kane  
County is ranked 32 out 3,143 counties in the Country for the highest property taxes.  
The average yearly property tax paid by Kane County residents amounts to  
approximately 6.3% of their yearly income. In March 2023, Illinois is 13th in the nation's  
50 highest property markets and most at risk of the downturn. Kane County ranks  
number six in that category of being very vulnerable. This is the first time in 11 years,  
that property taxes would be raised. This proves that Kane County has done a great  
job at utilizing what they have had. The Kane County Treasurer has brought in  
approximately $10M in surplus. Anderson explained that 60% of property taxes go to  
the County's public schools. The Illinois State Board of Education in 2022 stated that  
Aurora School District had a graduation rate of 89%, but only 17% of students were  
reading at grade level, 14% at math level. In the Geneva School District, 44% of  
graduates read at grade level and only 42% at math. St. Charles School District has  
only 53% of their students reading at grade level. Anderson stated that raising property  
taxes to support the failing school districts is not working. This averages out to be  
approximately $17K per student in Kane County. This shows an opportunity to look into  
the taxes and ask what is going wrong. Anderson quoted a press release from  
September 19, 2022 by Dale Berman.  
Kane County resident, Mary Kay Sharp-Coler, explained that the budget states the  
County Board received $103.4M from the Federal Government for the American  
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This money was to help defray the costs associated with it's  
response to the COVID-19 pandemic within the County. She asked the Committee  
what costs needed to be defrayed from COVID-19. After further review of the budget,  
Sharp-Coler found that the County has bought pretzels and granola bars under office  
supplies. This is an example of waste and poor use of resident's tax dollars. The Kane  
County Treasurer's Office has brought in an additional $10M, which exceeded their  
projections. The Board's focus on raising taxes by 5%, as well as, raising the  
assessment of homes by 10%, would be catastrophic for all residents in this economy  
with inflation of 17%. Additionally, Sharp-Coler stated that Administrative employees of  
Kane County receive a generous raise each year. Madam Chairman Pierog makes  
$105K per year. Sharp-Coler noted that her salary is no where near that amount.  
Presently, prices on everything has skyrocketed, but not our income. With the  
proposed tax increase, this would be unbearable to the residents. She ended with  
quoting "Taxation without Representation".  
Kane County resident, Roxane Shilka, quoted Constitution Attorney KrisAnne Hall, "We  
have forgotten that we the people are the rulers over government and have allowed  
government to become rulers over people". Government does not create value or  
wealth, it can only spend money of those that are working. The County Board is not the  
County's rulers, but are the representatives. As such, the Board should be the  
guardians of our rights and our private property. The United States has prospered  
because of the liberties and freedoms that we have. Kane County has one of the  
highest tax rates in Illinois. According to the latest IRS tax data, Illinois is the third  
biggest loser of residents and wealth compared to other states. Surveys have said that  
property taxes, crime, schools, and corruption are the reasons for this. Illinois has lost  
major businesses and scores of small businesses. Shilka explained that inflation is  
rapid, stores are closed, consumer debt is rising due to families being unable to make  
ends meet. In fact, 22 states have reduced taxes in the last two years, yet Kane County  
wants to raise them. Kane County may see a small influx because of people leaving  
Chicago. However, if Kane County follows Chicago's lead in taxes, crime, school  
failure, and corruption, it will not be long before we see Chicago results. More people  
and businesses will leave the state without stopping in Kane County. In conclusion,  
Shilka shared characteristics of good government. She would like the Board to think  
about these characteristics and the long-term prosperity of Kane County.  
Kim Sieber, 15 N. Northampton Drive, Geneva, pointed out that several Committee  
Members were on their phones, instead of listening to the concerns of their  
constituents. She asked them for their undivided attention because they are the  
residents' representatives. Sieber stated that each one of the Board Members were  
elected to do the will of the residents and not their own. With many members on their  
phones, it simply looks like they do not care about the worries and complaints of the  
residents. She recommended the Board Members work for the County pro-bono to  
show the constituents that they actually care about the role they hold. Sieber explained  
that the County needs to go through the budget and look to what could be cut. Kane  
County residents have to do this in their own households. Anything the County thinks  
needs to be raised, needs to be lowered. She pleaded with the Committee to be fiscally  
responsible.  
John Whittington, 4N912 Greenwood Lane, St. Charles, spoke on the proposed $110M  
Government Center. Whittington stated that he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA),  
managing real estate broker in Illinois, and a County taxpayer. He provided a brief  
professional background. Whittington believes he is professionally inclined to comment  
on the $110M Government Center and the proposed tax rate increases. He noted that  
all the Board Members ran for office with good intentions, but with the new plans to  
construct a new Government Center and pile more taxes onto the County's citizens it  
makes him wonder if they are truly doing so. He stated that all roads to hell are paved  
with good intentions. Whittington stated that the old real estate adage is "location,  
location, location". With his professional experiences, he knows that timing is equally  
as important. With the development of taxing plans, he asked the Committee if they  
have looked at the bigger picture and how the increased taxes would affect them  
individually, their families, their neighbors, and the financial viability of the County. He  
has prepared a list of various articles discussing what is really going on in our Country  
and the world. Whittington left copies of the list for the Committee to review.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Mavis Bates  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.  
Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No  
additional report was made.  
2024 Finance and Budget Update  
B.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson provided a presentation on the 2024 Finance and  
Budget Update. Within the Finance Department, the 2022 Annual Audit has  
been completed and was filed on August 30, 2023. She thanked her staff for  
their diligent work on the audit. The Audit Report should have been completed  
by May 31, 2023, but with the large turnover in the Finance Department, it was  
postponed. If this audit was not filed by August 31, 2023, the State funding could  
have stopped. Hopkinson reviewed the County's General Fund sources of  
revenue and expenses. She noted that all departments and elected officials'  
offices will be presenting their FY24 budgets to their standing committees this  
month. New to this year's Budget Policy, each department/office was asked to  
prepare two budgets. The first review budget includes the current employees. It  
does not include vacant positions, cost of living increases, merit increases, union  
collective bargaining estimates, or new positions due to the Safe-T Act. For the  
first draft of the General Fund budget, the County has come up short by $5M.  
She listed the sources that are included within the General Fund. Hopkinson  
presented Kane County's salaries and wages. The table provided a  
representation of wages and salaries. This does not include health and dental  
insurance, IMRF, and/or FICA. Hopkinson listed the departments and their  
salary and wages budget. She asked all standing committees, as they review  
the budgets, to look at the request for new positions. Hopkinson listed the  
Collective Bargaining Units and their contracts. Out of the 15 union contracts, six  
of them have expired and three are set to expire in the next couple months.  
Hopkinson spoke on salaries that were reimbursed by CARES and ARPA funds  
from 2020 through 2022. Unfortunately, this funding is no longer available to the  
County for salary reimbursements. Hopkinson shared the recently revised table  
of the surrounding counties comparable revenues and statistics. She spoke on  
the RTA Sales Tax. The tax can be used for Transportation and/or Public  
Safety. Each year, the Kane County Board decides how the County will  
distribute this money. County Financial Policies states that 75% of RTA Sales  
Tax dollars goes to Transportation, 10% goes to the County's General Fund for  
Public Safety, and the remainder gets distributed into two small accounts.  
Hopkinson listed the ways surrounding counties use their revenue sales taxes.  
She provided the Property Tax Extension Limitation History. The Property Tax  
Extention Limitation Act states counties can choose the lower percentage of the  
Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Property Tax Extension Law Limit (PTELL).  
In 2023, the CPI was 6.5% and PTELL was 5%. She spoke on the upcoming  
resolution to authorize the County to consider an increase to the PTELL limit.  
She listed the County's Property Tax Levies that have been extended over the  
past 10 years. She spoke on Revenue Recapture. The new State law states that  
the County can include the remaining uncollected property taxes from  
successful appeals in the tax extension and recapture those funds. Madam  
Chairman Pierog asked for clarification on the new State law. Hopkinson  
explained the new law in depth. Hopkinson provided a 2024 budget overview.  
The Kane County Budget Policy states that no fund reserves will be utilized to  
balance the budget, with the exception of KDOT and departments whose  
funding comes from grants. The new budget policy has been put in place in  
order to balance the budget and increase revenue or cut expenses. Hopkinson  
noted that the first draft is short by $5M, and does not include vacant positions.  
She reviewed the County's tax history. She reviewed other tax options that the  
County has to balance the budget, such as reallocating the RTA Sales Tax.  
Hopkinson and Supv. of Assess. Armstrong addressed questions and comments  
from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.  
8.  
PIO Update (J. Mann)  
PIO Mann provided an update on the recent activities of her office. On August 21,  
2023, the Kane County Government Center held a Blood Drive. As a result, 21 pints of  
blood were collected for the American Red Cross. Mann reviewed the numerous  
articles published in the Kane County Connects Newsletter. The Office of Emergency  
Management (OEM) National Preparedness Month features an upcoming survey. This  
survey will be shared with Kane County residents on how the County can improve on  
emergency preparedness. Mann participated in the Sheriff's Inmate Entrepreneur Plan  
Pitch Program and the Kane County Farm Tour. She thanked Auditor Wegman for  
calling her attention to the County's painter, Joel Feliciano, on his work on an Elgin  
mural to commemorate a respected community member who was killed in a motorcycle  
accident. Lastly, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 13, 2023  
for the solar panel field at the Kane County Judicial Center. Mann addressed questions  
and comments from the Committee. Madam Chairman Pierog thanked PIO Mann for  
the change in the Kane County Connects Newsletter. The newsletter has become deep  
in knowledge and highlights the work being done throughout the County.  
9.  
Old Business  
None.  
10.  
New Business  
Committee Member Kious reminded the Committee that Saturday, September 16,  
2023, is "It's Our Fox River Day". Numerous events will be held along the Fox River. He  
asked the Committee to sign-up, help clean-up the Fox River, and to participate in the  
events.  
11.  
FY24 Budget Presentations  
A. County Board Office  
Madam Chairman Pierog shared two graphs depicting Kane County's Land Use Acres  
that are Taxable and the Source of Kane County's Property Tax Revenue. With respect  
to land use, 54% of property is farmland, of which 16% of those are exempt.  
Business/Industrial is 3% and Commercial is 5% of the land use. All of these properties  
come with a tax levy. Currently, residential properties pay 76% of the taxes,  
commercial properties pay 13%, industrial pays 9%, and farm pays 2%. While  
developing the budget, the Board needs to be aware that residents pay 76% of the  
County's taxes. Madam Chairman stated that DuPage County's whole tax levy is 4%,  
which is the same as Kane County. She has been asked numerous times as to why  
DuPage County seems to have an abundance of money. She explained that DuPage  
County's commercial sales tax is double the amount of Kane County's, which brings in  
much higher sales tax revenue. Madam Chairman addressed questions and comments  
from the Committee.  
Madam Chairman presented the Kane County Board's FY24 Proposed Budget  
Summary. In previous years, she has suggested the County hire a County  
Administrator. For now, this conversation will be tabled and discussed during next  
year's budget. For FY24, the total revenue will remain at $90K. Madam Chairman listed  
the expenses of the County Board Office. For 2024, the County Board has proposed  
an expense budget of $1,190,469. Madam Chairman Pierog addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued on obtaining a County  
Administrator. Madam Chairman would like a future presentation to be made on the  
possibility of obtaining a County Administrator. Further discussion ensued.  
12.  
Preliminary County Board Agenda:  
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------  
American Rescue Plan  
Approving Invoice from Ernst & Young LLP for Professional Services Related to  
the ARPA Program Rendered from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023  
1.  
Committee Member Sanchez motioned to move the following eight resolutions  
forward, Kenyon seconded. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Invoice from  
Submittable Holdings, Inc. for Web Based Grant Management Portal Hosting  
Services Rendered from 9/29/2023 to 9/28/2024  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Fund the Court  
Training Project for the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Fund Zoom  
Web Conferencing Services for the Kane County Information Technologies  
Department  
4.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Fund a  
Livestock Market Assessment for the Kane County Development and  
Community Services Department  
5.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Fund Forest  
6.  
Preserve Zoom Web Conferencing Services for the Kane County Forest  
Preserve Information Technologies Department  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of Revenue Recoupment Funds Under the American  
Rescue Plan Act for the Countywide Water Monitoring Network Project and the  
Water Sustainability Mapping Project for the Kane County Department of  
Environmental and Water Resources  
7.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Hire Two Staff  
Members for the American Rescue Plan Program and Fund Associated  
Expenses  
8.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Administrative  
Approving Purchase of Eight (8) GMC and Four (4) Chevy 2022 ½ Ton Pickup  
Trucks for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
1.  
Madam Chairman Pierog asked if there were electric vehicles available for the  
replacement of these vehicles. Currently, there are not.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
County Development  
Changing the Name of Part of Bliss Road to “Old Bliss Road”  
County Board  
1.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Ron Ford  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Finance  
Approving July 2023 Claims Paid  
1.  
Committee Member Berman motioned the following twelve resolutions forward,  
Gumz seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for Desktop Support Analyst II and Systems  
Administrator Lead for the Information Technologies Department - Public Safety  
Sales Tax  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Laserfiche Licenses and a Budget  
Adjustment from the Riverboat Fund 390  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Extension for the Office Supply Contract  
County Board  
4.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing Renewal of Contract for Toner Cartridges  
County Board  
5.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Concrete Services  
County Board  
6.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Whiteside County for Juvenile  
Detention Services  
7.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Replacement of the Chillers at the Judicial Center  
County Board  
8.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Technology Products and Services  
County Board  
9.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase a 2023 Ford Escape  
Active for Building Management  
10.  
Madam Chairman Pierog asked if this new vehicle was electric. ITD/BLD Exec.  
Dir. Fahnestock stated that this vehicle is not. At the time of purchase, there  
were no electric vehicles available. However, the remaining vehicles that have to  
be replaced will be electric.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Kane County Rabies Registration Fees  
County Board  
11.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request  
County Board  
12.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Human Services  
Adopting a Recruitment Policy to the Personnel Policy Handbook  
County Board  
1.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Clifford Surges  
Dale Berman  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Judicial/Public Safety  
Supporting the Implementation of Ethan’s Law  
1.  
Committee Member Molina stated that an amendment was made at the  
Judicial/Public Safety Committee that would change the word "Authorizing" to  
"Supporting".  
Committee Member Lewis thanked the Committee for adopting this resolution.  
She spoke on the need of this legislation. Madam Chairman Pierog asked for a  
copy of the actual bill. Committee Member Gumz stated she would get a copy of  
HR-748 to include in the County Board Meeting agenda. Gumz explained that  
she is seeking full support on this resolution at the County Board Meeting.  
(Committee Member sanchez left at 10:58 a.m.)  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Michelle Gumz  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Public Health  
Authorizing Personnel Hiring to Increase Behavioral Health, Community Health  
and Environmental Health Services  
1.  
Committee Member Strathmann motioned the following two resolutions forward,  
Kenyon seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Metopio Approved by Resolution  
2.  
23-291  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
TO:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Transportation  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
1.  
Committee Member Davoust motioned to move the following two resolutions  
forward, Ford seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mark Davoust  
Ron Ford  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Approving a Contract for Construction with A.C. Pavement Striping Co. of Elgin,  
Illinois for Allen Road Chip Seal Improvement, Kane County Section No.  
23-00000-06-GM  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mark Davoust  
Ron Ford  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
------------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------  
Directing the Use of the Consumer Price Index Increase in the County Budget  
Process as Addressed in the Kane County Board Fiscal Year 2024 Budget  
Policy  
1.  
Committee Member Berman introduced this resolution. Fin. Exec. Dir.  
Hopkinson explained that this resolution is apart of the new Budget Policy. The  
County Board votes to authorize the use of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or  
the Property Tax Extension Law Limit (PTELL) within the budget. This resolution  
does not authorize a tax levy increase. Madam Chairman Pierog clarified that  
the Budget Policy was passed this year for the 2024 budget. She reminded the  
Committee the Budget Policy is a guideline for the preparation of departmental  
input to the annual budget. Madam Chairman read aloud a section of the Budget  
Policy. This policy was passed unanimously by all that were present at that  
County Board meeting.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Approving the 2024 Monthly Health and Dental Contributions  
2.  
Committee Member Surges introduced this resolution. HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo  
explained that this resolution would approve the insurance rate sheet based on  
the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) provider rates. The rates are a calculation of  
a 83/17 percent aggregate spilt. Lobrillo addressed questions and comments  
from the Committee.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Clifford Surges  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Clifford Surges  
ABSTAIN:  
Amending Ordinance 23-77 and Section 2-47 of the Kane County Code to Allow  
for Remote Attendance at Meetings  
3.  
Committee Member Gumz introduced this resolution. This resolution is in  
compliance with the amendment of State Law. The amendment is to include the  
reason of childcare in order to attend Committee meetings remotely.  
Additionally, the attendance line phone number has been removed from the  
original policy.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Ron Ford  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Agreement for the Construction of an Accessible Ramp at the  
Kane County Sheriff’s Office  
4.  
Committee Member Kenyon inquired about a ramp. Committee Member Kious  
explained his personal experience when utilizing the stairs at the Sheriff's Office.  
ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock explained the current conditions of the walkway  
at the Sheriff's Office. It has been requested by numerous departments that an  
ADA ramp be constructed that would be more accessible to constituents.  
Currently, the public would need to use the stairs, the "S" curved sidewalk, or  
get permission to go through the jail. With constructing an ADA certified ramp,  
these issues would be solved. Fahnestock shared a proposed site plan map  
depicting the location of the ADA ramp. Madam Chairman Pierog asked about  
the plants surrounding the ramp. She would like native plants to be planted once  
the construction has concluded. Fahnestock addressed additional questions and  
comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
13.  
14.  
Executive Session (If Needed)  
None.  
Committee Reports  
Legislative Co-Chair Gumz announced a Special Legislative Meeting being held on  
Friday, September 8, 2023. This meeting would include a meet and greet of the Kane  
County lobbyist team from McGuireWoods. She requested that the Board attend the  
meeting.  
Judicial/Public Safety Committee Chairman Molina explained that the Committee would  
be holding an additional meeting for lengthy budget presentations. The future time and  
date of the meeting will be published shortly.  
15.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
All public comments were heard at the beginning of the meeting.  
16.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Michael Kenyon  
Mark Davoust  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 11:22 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Recording Secretary