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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, February 7, 2024

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call to Order

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM.

Roll Call

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Mavis Bates

PRESENT

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Ron Ford

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Anita Lewis

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

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Michael Linder

REMOTE

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Juby*, Lenert*, Roth, Silva*, Williams*; Fin. Exec. Dir.

Hopkinson & staff Kietzman; PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*,

Files, Peters, Murphy, Escuro; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Tansley; Judge Hull;

State's Attorney staff Frank, Hunt*, Vargas*; Spec. ASA Shepro*; KCHD Exec. Dir.

Isaacson & staff Olawale, Snowden*; OEM Dir. Buziecki; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert;

KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; ARPA Prog. Mgr. Fahnestock; Auditor Wegman; OCR

Dir. Berger*; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; and members of the press and public including

McGuireWoods, LLP, representatives Greg Bales*, Louie Mossos*, and James

Sherwood*.

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

Members Allan, Davoust, and Linder attending today's meeting remotely. There were

no objections.

Pledge of Allegiance

Madam Chairman Pierog asked Committee Member Bates to lead the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: January 3, 2024

(Committee Member Linder arrived remotely at 9:06 a.m.)

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment (Agenda Items)

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, addressed the American Rescue Plan funding for the

proposed Health Department facility. He spoke on his personal experience when

visiting the two Health Department satellite offices in Aurora and Elgin. While at the

Elgin location, he noticed no employees were there and outdated signage from 2016

listing the office's hours. He encouraged the Committee Members to visit these

locations. Anderson stated that the satellite offices are not for clinical

procedures/treatment for the public. He questioned why the Kane County Health

Department (KCHD) employs 75 team members for these two locations. He attended a

town hall meeting sponsored by County Board Member Young. At this meeting,

Anderson met KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson. He explained that Isaacson and staff were

unable to address questions directly. He spoke on the amount of people served at the

KCHD's satellite office, stating that only 600 clients served per year is not a lot.

Anderson addressed the health pamphlets found at the Aurora satellite location. He

explained that the services that are being advertised are not directed towards the

citizens of Kane County. The Health Department lacks services for a Kane County

resident. Anderson stated that if he were here under a refugee status or illegal

immigration, then these services would be helpful. He spoke on the inability for Kane

County residents to receive services at these locations. He stated that all the services

that are provided by the KCHD can be outsourced to any hospital, emergency room, or

private sector facility. Kane County does not need to be spending funds on a new

facility.

Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, addressed the County's expenses. Kane County is 13 out

of 3K counties in the Country that pay the highest taxes. Because of this all residents

across the entire County are struggling. Bettag spoke on the anticipated surge of

additional people entering the County and utilizing the health services provided by the

KCHD. She stated that at Board meetings, she never hears anyone being proactive

with cutting costs, but mostly of resolutions buying new. She explained that herself and

other constituents have been speaking to Kane County residents about the newly

proposed public health facility. She shared that many do not care for a new building,

but want their taxes cut and costs reduced. Bettag spoke on the inadequate school

scorings in Kane County. She stated that having a health department is important for

the health safety of residents. With many refugees entering the country, we do not

know the types of illnesses they will bring. Bettag asked the Committee to look at the

County's expenses and find the true cost of running the County. She spoke on the new

HVAC system at the Kane County Jail. She questioned why the entire system needs to

be redesigned for a building that is 20 years old. She pleaded with the Committee to

cut expenses and show that they care about their voters.

Committee Member Gumz asked for unanimous consent to move the first resolution

listed under "End of Consent Agenda" and agenda item 14B to be heard now . The

Committee provided an unanimous consent.

Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. She

explained that the Finance Department is still in the process of closing out FY23,

and the annual audit is in process. She stated that the County auditors are

coming back in mid-March to finish their work. Hopkinson hopes to have the final

audit report completed at the end of April 2024. Additionally, Finance staff will be

finalizing the FY24 Budget Book. She noted that the deadline for the Annual

Budget Award is about three weeks away. The Budget Book will be made

available this upcoming week. Lastly, Hopkinson stated at the February 8, 2024

Committee of the Whole meeting, a discussion will be had on the FY25 budget

process. She encouraged all County Board Members to attend.

PIO Update (J. Mann)

PIO Mann provided a monthly update on the activities of her office. She stated that her

office has had great success with having 11 articles published. She highlighted these

articles. She explained that Kane County Connects continues to grow subscribers.

There has been a recent surge of constituents opening the Kane County Connects

email. Mann stated that the County seems to be beating the industry average every

time the newsletter is sent with a 55% open rate. She addressed the table-top exercise

with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) on a destructive tornado simulation.

Additionally, there will be a County blood drive at the County Government Campus on

March 27, 2024. The Kane County 4-H students will be attending the County Board

meeting on March 12, 2024. All Board Members should have received an invitation to

become a sponsor of a 4-H student. Lastly, on February 26, 2024, the Kane County

Farm Bureau will be hosting their Support Over Stigma Fundraiser shopping spree

race. Undersheriff Johnson will go up against State's Attorney Mosser to benefit food

pantries and other organizations at the Batavia Jewel-Osco. Mann spoke on the

numerous calls she has been receiving, personally, about people seeking public

information. Mann addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Mann provided an update on the County's website redesign. She stated that it should

be launched within two weeks. The redesign is more user friendly. Madam Chairman

Pierog requested that all Committees to take a look at their department's website in

order to make sure proper information is being shared. Committee Members

commended PIO Mann on her outreach work for the County.

Old Business

None.

10.

11.

New Business

None.

Preliminary County Board Agenda:

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

American Rescue Plan

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Lost Revenue

Recoupment Funds for the Construction of a Health Department Facility for

Kane County Residents

County Board Member Sanchez provided additional information on the following

two resolutions.

County Board Member Strathmann motioned to amend this resolution, omitting

"Health Department Facility", and replacing it with "Community Health Center",

Ford seconded. Discussion ensued. Strathmann and Ford withdrew their motion

and second.

County Board Member Surges spoke on his recent travel and his lack of

correspondence during this time. He spoke on the proposed $30M Public Health

building and the urgency to use the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) funds.

He explained that the County would still be coming up $5M-$7M short and they

would need to find additional funding to cover the total cost. Surges spoke on an

e-mail sent by ASA Frank addressing Ernst & Young's concerns on this

spending. He shared his reservations regarding the overlap of what the County

is wanting to do financially versus what 708 Committees would like to do. He

stated that the Aurora Public Health Facility is in bad shape and needs to be

addressed, but the Committee should reconsider these resolutions and take a

deeper look into how this will be funded. Much discussion ensued.

Fin. Exec. Dir. Fahnestock provided a presentation on the Kane County

Community Health Center. He spoke on the efforts of numerous County staff on

this project. He addressed the Ernst & Young's Risk Management Report. He

explained the different types of characterized risks and guidelines of this

proposed project. The characterized risks within the Risk Management Report

will help the County identify the things they should be concerned about and

should be addressed as this process continues. He spoke on Ernst & Young's

statement stating that if the County does not follow these guidelines, the impacts

of the risks could be high. However, while the impact is high, the risk is

something the County can mitigate. Fahnestock reviewed the reasoning on the

need for the Kane County Health Department, such as the poor condition of the

facility and the opportunity with ARPA funds with encroaching deadline. He

spoke on the ARPA Funds application. He stated that this proposed project is

only viable with the use of ARPA funds. He explained that the application

process is a four to six month process, and that ARPA funds are required to be

fully obligated by December 31, 2024. He noted that additional County capital

improvements would most likely not meet ARPA funding timeline requirements.

A project this size will take a lot of planning before a contract could be signed.

Fahnestock addressed the proposed funding of a new 48,500sq. ft. Community

Health Center. He broke down the costs. In total, a new facility would cost

approximately $30.5M with no new taxes for the County. Fin. Exec. Dir.

Hopkinson addressed questions and comments on the Lost Revenue

Recoupment Funds. Discussion ensued.

Fahnestock reviewed the transfer of operational costs of this proposed new

facility. He noted that this transition could potentially have a net zero increase.

He presented the building alternatives for the Community Health Center, such

as renovation, buying and renovating, or building new. All these alternatives are

for a 48,500 sq. ft. building. Fahnestock explained that building a new Public

Health Facility would benefit the County due to the centralized location, public

transit access, how close it is to County and State highways, a reduction in the

average travel distance for all residents, and the County could maintain the

satellite offices in Aurora and Elgin. Fahnestock provided a list of the awarded

building capital projects of ARPA funds throughout numerous counties in the

country. Many have utilized their ARPA funds for a health facility. He reviewed

the proposed project timeline for the new Public Health Facility. The target would

be to have a contract approved by October 2024 with the guaranteed maximum

price. The guaranteed maximum price would set the maximum price for the

building project with the contractor absorbing the additional costs, which

minimizes the financial risk for the County, and would obligate funding prior to

the ARPA December 31, 2024 deadline. Fahnestock addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Fahnestock continued presenting the level of investment for property taxes for a

new facility. Overall, Kane County has the lowest level of investment when

compared to surrounding counties with a $3.84 per capita cost. He provided a

aerial photograph of the Judicial Center Parcel Areas and Uses. He shared the

proposed sites of the potential new health facility. Further discussion ensued.

Roth requested a list of services the Kane County Health Department provides

to the public. This will allow the County to address the need for these services,

along with finding the need for a new facility.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Jarett Sanchez

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron

Ford, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder,

Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern

Tepe

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Clifford Surges

NAY:

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the

Construction of a Health Department Facility for Kane County Residents

Committee Member Sanchez motioned to amend this resolution. He requested

that the fourth "WHEREAS," clause be omitted and replaced with, "WHEREAS,

by Resolution 21-313, the Kane County Board has established the American

Rescue Plan Committee ("ARPC") as a resource for research, education,

planning, and recommendations for the best allocation and uses of the County's

SLFRF; and". Additionally, a "Now, Therefore, be it Resolved," clause to be

added stating, "Now, Therefore, be it Resolved that the Kane County Board

hereby authorizes the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the

amount of $18,000,000 to be used for the construction of the Health Department

facility for Kane County residents, in accordance with the American Rescue Plan

Act of 2021, the Final Rule, and related guidance issued by the United States

Department of Treasury, and any other Federal, State, or local laws and

regulations. Committee Member Bates seconded the motion. Motion carried by

a 14-1 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Jarett Sanchez

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron

Ford, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder,

Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern

Tepe

AYE:

NAY:

Michelle Gumz, and Clifford Surges

Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement with the Kane County American

Rescue Plan Consultant and Corresponding Use of Additional State and Local

Fiscal Recovery

Committee Member Sanchez provided additional information on this resolution.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Jarett Sanchez

Cherryl Strathmann

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron

Ford, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder,

Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Michelle Gumz

NAY:

Agriculture

Authorizing the Approval of Qualified Vendors to Provide Technical Services for

Food and Agriculture Projects

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Michael Kenyon

Jarett Sanchez

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

Establishing the Office of Community Reinvestment’s Finance and

Administration Division, the Position of Assistant Director for Finance and

Administration, and the Transfer of Workforce Development Fiscal Staff from the

Finance Department to the Office of Community Reinvestment

Committee Member Surges requested that this item be discussed and possibly

approved after the Executive Session is held. Madam Chairman Pierog obliged.

After the Executive Session, Committee Member Lewis motioned to postpone

the vote on this resolution until the March Executive Committee meeting, as long

as the current Finance Department is able to cover the mandatory State reports.

Committee Member Linder seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion failed by a

12-2 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Ron Ford

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Jarett Sanchez

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron

Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Myrna

Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Anita Lewis, and Michael Linder

Clifford Surges

NAY:

ABSTAIN:

Finance

Approving December 2023 Claims Paid

Committee Member Berman removed finance resolutions, 10,11, and 12 from

the Consent Agenda. Committee Member Gumz removed resolutions two and

three.

Berman motioned to move resolutions one, four through nine, and 13 through 24

forward, Kenyon seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Budget Adjustment Assigning $5 Million from Health Department

Fund #350 Fund Balance to be Used in Capital Line Item for New Public Health

Facility

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

Mavis Bates

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron

Ford, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder,

Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern

Tepe

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Clifford Surges

NAY:

Authorizing Transfer of Impact Fee Funds into North Impact Fee Fund #558,

Central Impact Fee Fund #559, and South Impact Fee Fund #560

Committee Member Gumz stated this was resolution was removed from the

Consent Agenda by mistake.

County Board

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:

Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Air Compressor Equipment and

Services (Bid#24-008-TS)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract for Kane County Fencing Repair, Replacement, and

Installation (Bid#24-003-TS)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract for Window Washing Services (Bid #24-006-TS)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract for Engineering and Design for HVAC Systems at the

Adult Justice Center (Solicitation RFQ:#23-058)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 Contract for the Plato Tower Rental Lease

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract for Kane County Animal Control Generator Installation

Project

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract with University of Illinois Extension to Provide Farm

Business Training Services for Kane County Food Growers

10.

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff explained that the following three resolutions are all

contract authorizations and an approval for Madam Chairman Pierog to sign

them. These contracts are for three of the County's vendors that assist with

agricultural grant projects. VanKerkhoff explained that the State's Attorney's

Office (SAO) reviewed these resolutions and pointed out that an older version of

the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause was used and would need

an amendment for a minor word change. Committee Member Sanchez motioned

to amend this resolution to state "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by

the Kane County Board that the Kane County Board Chairman is hereby

authorized to execute a contract with University of Illinois Extension, not to

exceed $299,185 (Two Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Once Hundred

Eighty-Five Dollars), in the form it is attached in as Exhibits A & B. Committee

Member Kious seconded the motion to amend. Motion carried unanimously by

roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

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 with New Venture Advisors, LLC to Provide Food and

Agriculture Project Consulting Services

11.

Dev. staff Tansley stated that this resolution would need an amendment. He

explained that the following two resolutions need minor changes within the

contracts regarding the insurance requirements. Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff reviewed

the insurance requirements.

Committee Member Sanchez motioned to amend this resolution by omitting the

original NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause and replace it with,

"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Kane County Board that the

Kane County Board Chairman is hereby authorized to execute a contract with

New Venture Advisors, LLC, not to exceed $305,000 (Three Hundred Five

Thousand Dollars), in the form it is attached in as Exhibit A. Additionally, within

the contract, the General Liability Insurance amount should be changed from

$2,000,000 to $1,000,000, and to omit requirements (c), (d), and (e). Committee

Member Kious seconded the motion to amend. Motion carried unanimously by

roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

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 with Ellen Kamps to Provide Food and Agriculture Project

Consulting Services

12.

Committee Member Sanchez motioned to amend this resolution. He stated that

the original NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause needed to be

omitted and replaced with, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the

Kane County Board that the Kane County Board Chairman is hereby authorized

to execute a contract with Ellen Kamps, not to exceed $170,000 (One Hundred

Seventy Thousand Dollars), in the form it is attached in as Exhibit A.

Additionally, the General Liability Insurance amount needed to be changed from

$2,000,000 to $1,000,000 and requirements (c), (d), and (e) be omitted, entirely.

Committee Member Kious seconded the motion to amend. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

TO:

Dale Berman

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann

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 Moving Services with Corrected Line

Item

13.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree Services

County Board

14.

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree Installation

Services

15.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 an Agreement with Wight and Company for the Public Defender

Office Renovation

16.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 Agreement with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family

Services to Allow Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Woman Program

and Family Planning Program

17.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 an Intergovernmental Agreement with DuPage County for Juvenile

Detention Services

18.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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:

Providing for the Payment of Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds (Sales Tax Supported),

Series 2018, of the County of Kane, Illinois, in Advance of Maturity, and

Authorizing and Directing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement in Connection

Therewith

19.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 Payment to Onsolve for CodeRED and IPAWS for Kane County

Office of Emergency Management out of the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund (125)

20.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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:

Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase Two 2024 Ford

E-Transit-350 Cargo Vans for the Building Management Department

21.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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:

Revision to Kane County Financial Policies

County Board

22.

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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 Creation of a Special Revenue Fund for the Processing of

Additional Compensation or Stipends for Certain Elected Officials and

Department Heads

23.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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:

Adopting a Review and Approval Process for County Agreements

County Board

24.

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

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:

Human Services

Amending the Personnel Policy Handbook Sections Regarding Extended Illness

Leave

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Clifford Surges

Jarett Sanchez

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

Authorizing FY23 Emergency Management Program Grant for the Office of

Emergency Management

Committee Member Molina motioned to move the following two resolutions

forward, Gumz seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

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, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl

Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorization for the Kane County Office of Emergency Management to Join the

G.S.A. Federal Surplus Property Program

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

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:

Public Health

Authorizing Increase in Headcount for New Grant-Funded Home Visiting Nurse

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

TO:

Cherryl Strathmann

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:

Transportation

Approving Purchase of One (1) 2025 Tandem Axle Truck Cab and Chassis for

the Kane County Division of Transportation

Committee Member Davoust motioned to move resolutions one through six

forward, Berman seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Dale Berman

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 Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Dale Berman

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 Purchase of One (1) Body and Equipment Package Including

Installation Thereof on One (1) Tandem Axle Truck Cab and Chassis for the

Kane County Division of Transportation

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Dale Berman

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 Purchase of One (1) Blend Boss 5th Generation Liquid Pump with

Two Fill Stations for the Kane County Division of Transportation

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Dale Berman

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 an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for

Statewide Planning and Research Funding for the Kane County Division of

Transportation Asset Management Plan

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Dale Berman

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 an Amendment to a Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois for

Randall Road at Big Timber Road Intersection Improvements, Kane County

Section No. 19-00369-01-CH

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Dale Berman

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 Application for the U.S. Department of Transportation Rebuilding

American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary

Grant Funding Program

Committee Member Davoust stated that this resolution needed to be pulled from

the agenda. The Kane County Department of Transportation (KDOT) was

awarded $25M from a federal INFRA grant to go towards the Randall Road and

Hopps Road Intersection improvements project. Due to this award, the

application for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and

Equity Grant would overlap the previously mentioned awarded. Deputy Dir.

Rickert addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

RESULT:

TABLED

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

Authorizing an Agreement for Development of a Concept Plan for the Expansion

of the Juvenile Justice Center

Judge Hull spoke on the rise in abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquent cases in

Kane County. He asked the Committee for their approval for this resolution to

develop a concept plan to expand the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC). The plan

would allow the Judiciary to work with the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) and

the Kane County Board to develop the potential expansion of the JJC. It would

also assist future planning on how to address the rise in juvenile cases and

house all juvenile departments/offices into one campus. Hull noted that this

resolution simply authorizes the development of a concept plan. Once the plan

is completed, it will be presented to the County Board for their input. This

concept plan will cost $58K and is covered by the FY24 budget. County Board

Vice-Chair Tepe provided his support on this resolution. Hull addressed

questions and comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

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:

Approving a License Agreement Permitting Kane County State’s Attorney’s

Office to License Office Space in the St. Charles Police Department

ASA Frank provided additional information on this resolution. He spoke on the

space needs for the State's Attorney's Office's forensic examiner.

Madam Chairman Pierog requested a five minute recess at 11:40 a.m. The

Committee returned at 11:49 a.m.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Ron Ford

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:

12.

Executive Session

The Executive Committee met in Executive Session at 11:53 a.m. to discuss pending

litigation and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or

dismissal of specific employees on a motion made by Bates, seconded by Strathmann.

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Mavis Bates

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

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:

Pending Litigation

Employment Matters

13.

Open Session

The Committee returned to Open Session at 12:30 p.m. on a motion made by Ford,

seconded by Kious. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

After returning from Executive Session, the Committee voted on the Development

resolution that was held previously in the meeting.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Ron Ford

MOVER:

Chris Kious

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:

14.

Committee Reports

Madam Chairman's Comments

Madam Chairman Pierog explained that she attended a table-top exercise hosted by

the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). At the exercise, staff was able to see

how the County would respond to a major tornado hitting the area. Madam Chairman

stated that during a meeting with Chief Judge Villa and Judge Hull, they explained that

they would like to have these types of demonstrations presented to their departments.

She asked the Committee if they would like to have these types of demonstrations

presented to the County Board. The Committee agreed to these presentations.

Madam Chairman addressed a conversation she had with department heads to provide

their goals pertaining to the upcoming budget cycle and their offices' future. She urged

Committee Members to meet with their respective department heads to speak about

their goals and how to manage them. This process will help with the overall budget

process and would allow Board Members to advocate for them. Lastly, Madam

Chairman requested that ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock and PIO Mann work on

displaying property tax information on the County website for tax payers to review. She

stated she would like tax payers to see a visual graph on how their taxes are being

utilized. This way everyone will be able to have a visual representation of property

taxes.

(Committee Member Ford left at 12:41 p.m.) Committee Member Bates stated the

Energy & Environmental Committee is hosting public comment sessions regarding the

Climate Action Plan. The first session was held last night, Tuesday, February 6, 2024,

at the Geneva Library. She thanked all that attended. Other sessions will be held at the

Gail Borden Library at 6:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Aurora

Santori Library at 6:00 p.m.. On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Hawthorne Nature

Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a workshop held for the planning the

implementation of the Climate Action Plan Program. Bates stated that the Energy &

Environmental Committee is working on an application for the Climate Pollution

Reduction Grant.

Committee Member Kious stated that ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock will be

addressing the Facilities Master Plan at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.

They hope to have the Master Plan adopted within the next two months.

Legislative Update

County Board Member Gumz introduced Kane County's legislative team from

McGuireWoods, LLC. She explained that they would be providing a federal and state

legislative update.

McGuireWoods Senior Vice President, Greg Bales, provided a federal legislative

update. He stated that they are closely monitoring the federal budget process.

Congress has been operating under continuing resolutions for the past few months.

The current resolutions are set to expire on March 1, 2024 and March 8, 2204,

respectively. This is noteworthy because Congress is trying to get these all done

individually. It is important to Kane County, as they track some of the appropriation

requests that will help the County. Additionally, what is happening concurrently with the

budget process, is the ongoing debate about immigration and border security policy.

There has been a bi-partisan package negotiation with Senate leaders. At this time, it

does not appear that this negotiation will move forward. Also, there is effort afoot to

separate foreign aide for Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine from that package. Bales stated

that the Senate may take up a tax package that passed the House of Representatives.

This is a significant tax package that includes tax incentives and support for research

and development. It also includes the Child Tax Credit, with some modest increases in

the amounts households can take advantage of. Bales mentioned the earmark request

for funding for the Kane County Coroner's Office. As McGuireWoods monitors the

budget process, they are working closely with the Kane County's Legislative Committee

and will begin to plan for the FY25 request process. Bales explained that the Kane

County Division of Transportation (KDOT) was successful at securing a substantial

grant. They will continue to work with KDOT on additional grant applications and

collecting letters of support from Congress. Bales spoke on the American Rescue Plan

Act funding and the possibility of having the deadline pushed back. He explained that

they have been working with County staff on the Water Resources Development Act.

Lastly, Bales stated he has had positive conversations with the Chairman about some

hydrogen related projects. They will be looking into identifying business partners, as

well as federal funding to support those.

McGuireWoods Senior Vice President of State Government Relations, Louie Mossos,

provided a state legislative update. He stated that this is the second week that the

legislator has been in session. The legislator will have a light schedule up until the

Primary General Election on March 19, 2024. Also, the legislator is tentatively

scheduled to adjourn on May 24, 2024, instead of the typical May 31st date. From the

Veto Session, there have been 1,623 new bills that have been filed. This Friday,

February 9, 2024 is the deadline to file all new bills for this session. Mossos explained

that all these bills are being looked through to identify those that could affect the

County. So far, they have identified 47 new bills regarding property tax issues: 53 for

public safety, and 10 dealing with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open

Meetings Act. As the deadline draws closer, they will be covering all bills and will flag

those prudent to the County to receive direction on how to proceed with them.

McGuireWoods Senior Vice President, James Sherwood, explained that a lot of

progress has been made regarding the Fiber Bill. A draft of this bill should be received

back from Legislative Reference Bureau by today. Sherwood stated that he spoke with

Senator Dewitt, who is the bill's sponsor, on an amendment to be made to this bill as

soon as the draft is received. He explained that he has had positive conversations with

the Telecomm industry. They do expect Comcast and Cable Association to weigh

during the upcoming weeks with some technical changes. Additionally, McGuireWoods

has done some outreach to add democratic sponsors to the legislation and additional

sponsors in the House of Representatives. Sherwood is optimistic this bill will move

forward this session. He addressed the senior property tax issues. This issue is

complicated and has received a lot of opposition about shifting the tax burden onto

other constituents. However, there are strong advocates in both chambers for this

legislation.

Gumz thanked the team for their legislative update and working with other electives on

behalf of Kane County. She explained that she will be in Washington this upcoming

week for the National Association of Counties meeting with KDOT to advocate for Kane

County. Lastly, Gumz stated that she appreciates the legislative priority requests. The

Legislative Committee will be working with McGuireWoods to develop a package for

the County Board to vote on.

Madam Chairman Pierog thanked McGuireWoods for their work and the legislative

update.

15.

Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that located on the County's Elgin Health Care

Satellite Office's doors was a sign that stated, "New Customers - Service Hours for the

Kane County Health Department Aurora and Elgin Locations, effective immediately on

April 19, 2016." He noted that the location in Elgin is open only one day a week. There

are 530K people who live in Kane County. If these residents wanted to use these

health care services, they would not be able to. Anderson acknowledged ITD/BLD

Exec. Dir. Fahnestock regarding his presentation on the two satellite offices. He stated

that he resides 12 minutes from the Aurora Satellite Office and that has great signage,

is located across the street from a hospital, has a mental health facility next door, and

is surrounded by other medical offices. This is a prime location. However, the office in

Elgin does not have adequate signage and there are no employees. Anderson stated

that the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has 75 employees. He urged the

County Board to look into the KCHD's payroll and duties of their employees. In 2020,

Illinois had a massive nursing shortage. The saying "build it and they will come", does

not apply to these facilities. Anderson spoke on the lack of staff Kane County has. He

referred to the Ernst & Young hourly rate of $200 per hour. He explained that Kane

County cannot hire enough staff members to cover the administrative work, but the

County has a big-picture idea of expanding. If the County wants a new health facility,

they need to look into placing it within a strip mall, like the Illinois Department of Motor

Vehicles (DMV). Lastly, Anderson stated that the Mayo Clinic just spent $5B on a new

project. Kane County does not have this kind of money.

Kane County Resident, Terry Bauer, provided a public service announcement. She

explained that her husband completed his Election Judge training. While in training, he

witnessed that his printed sample ballot did not match the actual candidate he voted

for. Bauer asked the Committee how voters are suppose to feel confident in elections,

when the voting demonstration was incorrect. She addressed the use of an alias being

utilized on the ballot her husband used to cast a vote. She stated her confusion on this

tactic. She warned voters to be cautious when voting and to double check their ballots

before putting it through the scanner. This way any issues can be taken care of before

the vote is counted. Bauer urged the County to look into these issues.

Kane County Resident, Diana Holmer, stated she had completed her Election Judge

training about ten days ago. She explained that she had the same issues as Mr. Bauer.

Holmer complained about the small font that her selections were printed in, making it

very hard to read. She stated that these issues will occur again. She personally

believes that the Election Judges at all polling sites should warn voters to check over

their ballots before putting theirs through the scanner to be counted. She asked how

she is supposed to know if a voting machine will work correctly and document the

correct vote. Holmer spoke on the lack of security at the ballot boxes.

Jean Meyer, 3681 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin, stated she expected the Kane County

Clerk's Office to handle the concerns of their constituents, but this has not happened.

She reiterated the previous speaker's final point. At the Election Judge training

meeting, there was a longstanding failure of not having a Republican and Democratic

judge present at the poll book, which is the point of signature verification. This has

been tolerated in the past, but must change. Meyer stated that Holmer personally

witnessed, more times than not, a Democrat judge located at one station and a

Republican judge is at another. It has been communicated that only for audit purposes,

do these judges make sure both initials of the voter's application are correct, even

though, only one of the judges that was at the poll book actually checked the signature

against the County record. Meyer stated that this is fraud. This is a dereliction of duty.

This is the means of verifying who a voter is, as we do not use an ID for this purpose in

Illinois. If the United States does not have a free election, then we have a Marxist

government. Meyer urged the Committee to take note of this and speak out against it.

Kane County Resident, Michelle Bettag, spoke on the potential new health department.

She spoke on the cost of construction and the equipment shortages. She stated that

Kane County has a 20% vacancy rate with commercial buildings, currently. Bettag

asked the Committee why they are not discussing the new services that will be

provided at this new Government Center. The public has not been notified of these

additional services that they will be paying approximately $50M+ for. Bettag wondered

why no one has been talking about the cost of staff, equipment, landscaping, and

operations for this new facility. She voiced her thoughts on the $1.8M spent on

planning with Ernst & Young. She stated that the plan is not a well-thought out one and

not even close to being appropriate. Bettag urged the County to give the money back

or use it on other County projects. She questioned the why ITD/BLD Exec. Dir.

Fahnestock is selling the idea of this new building to the County Board and Kane

County residents, instead of the County Board, themselves. She stated that this plan is

not well thought out or planned. She urged County Board Members to talk to their

actual voters and discuss their input of this new facility.

16.

Adjournment