Government Center

719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A

Geneva, IL 60134

Kane County

County Board

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

9:45 AM

County Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

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

Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 on July 9, 2024.

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:50 AM.

ROLL CALL

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Ron Ford

PRESENT:

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member David Young

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Bill Tarver

REMOTE:

ABSENT:

REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS

Madam Chair asked for consensus to allow board members Daugherty and Linder to

participate remotely. Consensus received.

Also present: Chf. Deputy Clerk Weilandt; IT & Bldg. Mgmt. Exec. Dir. R. Fahnestock;

KDOT staff Rickert, Public Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson & staff Snowden*; Auditor

Wegman; Development Exec. Dir. VanKerkhoff; State's Atty. Mosser & staff Frank,

Cermak, Spcl. Asst. Shepro; Energy & Environ. Resources Dir. Wollnik; Animal Control

Admin. Youngsteadt*; members of the press & public.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Board Member Davoust led the assembly with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance

and said the invocation.

Madam announced that a closed session will follow shortly after public comment.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 11, 2024

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items)

Madam Chair invited the public to speak on agenda items.

Susan Webb-Kmiec, St. Charles, commented about the resolution pertaining to undocumented

immigrants and believed it was short-sighted for the county to not support federal or state

funds regarding the immigration issue because no one knew what the future held and the funds

may be needed. She addressed a public comment made at last week's Executive Committee

about "a call to action" and the unnecessary conduct of the public towards the board. She

believed some of the comments made were out of context and because of that meeting she is

now attending meetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Non Agenda Items)

Madam Chair invited public comment on non-agenda items.

Adam Pauley, resident, thanked the chairwoman for her written assurances that there will be a

Pride resolution on next month's agenda. Mr. Pauley shared what was being celebrated -- the

rights and freedoms that come from our country's laws and that do not exist in other countries.

He shared an American Flag, symbolizing his pride, hope, and the unity of all Americans, with

Madam Chairman, with her promise to return the flag back to him when the (Pride) resolution is

adopted next month. He asked the board to support that resolution.

Brian Anderson asked the board to listen to the July 3, 2024 Executive Committee meeting

again. He discussed the state having the highest tax burden, 39.83% above the highest

national average. He voiced concern about some phone calls and emails he received about a

board member talking about him as an "extremist" because he wanted fiscal responsibility and

wants the board to work together. Anderson reminded the board that he makes truthful

statements that are supported by written posts on the web.

Jack McKay, who works in State Representative Marty McLaughlin's office, asked that the

board visit the representative's local office -- 52nd District, 28662 W. Northwest Highway, Lake

Barrington. He invited the board to attend various events in the county. Brochures were being

left with the board.

Vicki Rybak (remote) asked the board to not stifle the public's speech, asked that the board not

give themselves raises while families are struggling, and asked for the spending amounts to be

listed on the agenda item. (Madam Chair asked that committee chairs put on their agenda

items the line item dollar amount associated with the resolution.)

Brief Executive Session Called

Madam Chair asked for a motion to enter into closed session at 10:15 AM to discuss

probable, imminent, and/or immediate litigation.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Michael Linder

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and David

Young

AYE:

Rick Williams

Bill Tarver

NAY:

ABSENT:

Return to Open Session

The board returned to open session at 10:25 AM. The roll was called and a quorum

was established with 23 board members present. (Absent: Tarver)

Madam Chair asked for permission to skip to the Consent Agenda at this point. No

objections voiced. (The board moved to Item 9, Resolutions/Ordinances, page 7 of the

minutes.)

NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Madam Chairman's Comments

Madam Chair reminded the board that the county's Strategic Plan was sent to the

board members for their review. She shared that some of the topics in the plan may

have appeared old but were now considered new again.

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Review of 2006 Strategic Plan (R. Fahnestock)

Buildings Mgmt. & IT Exec. Dir. Roger Fahnestock provided an in-depth review of the

county's strategic plan, noting the key accomplishments of the plan, those items that

were not accomplished, and those that still needed to be completed. Atty. Shepro

spoke to Mr. Fahnestock's direct involvement with the disheveled 911

telecommunications department back in 2012 as well as his involvement in retrofitting

the Elgin Mental Health building and responding to those individuals affected by the

displacement from Hurricane Katrina.

(Madam Chair directs board to Agenda Item 8.D. -- Appointments -- Page 7 of the

minutes.)

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Ordinance

Zoning Petitions

Petition # 4633 Petitioner: Weathered Ways Farms, LLC

TMP-24-2422

Ms. Ashley Keller, owner of Weathered Ways Farms, LLC, discussed her

background as a beekeeper and an "okay" farmer. She was requesting a

rezoning in order to have a vineyard and winery, a small tasting room, and an

alfalfa cover crop. Details followed. She provided examples of the types of

small-scale events she would host. Board Members Williams shared positive

comments about the petitioner.

RESULT:

MOVER:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Ron Ford

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and David Young

AYE:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

Petition # 4634 Petitioner: RLC Ventures, LLC (RPIL Solar 10,

LLC)

•

TMP-24-2423

Development Committee Chairman Ford read the petition, stating that the City of

Aurora is an objector. The Zoning Board did approve the petition with 11

stipulations.

On behalf of the petitioner, Ben Jacobi explained where the location of the site

was and stated the Zoning Board unanimously approved the solar petition. He

believed the site was a good location due to the proximity to the railroad tracks,

the ZBA supported the request, and the area was prone to flooding. He stated a

neighbor who resided near the location for 20 years testified, to his knowledge,

that there was no residential development interest over the years for the site.

Another neighbor submitted testimony in support of the solar proposal. Mr.

Jacobi acknowledged the City of Aurora did file an objection at the ZBA hearing

because it had planned the area for estate residences. However, per Mr.

Jacobi, no residential development has occurred due to the site flooding, the

existing overhead transition lines, and the nearby freight railroad tracks. Further

details were shared on the positives of the proposal.

Brian Madigan, Director of Permitting for RLC Ventures, LLC, thanked the

County for working with them on this project.

Objector, Ed Sebin, Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Aurora,

explained the site was contiguous to the City of Aurora, was within its planning

jurisdiction, and was part of the City's Countryside Vision Plan from 2002 which

included various government entities, including Kane County, etc. The County's

(2040) Plan identified the site as Resource Management which called for more

open space and farmland. He reminded everyone the City supports solar but the

City Council voted to oppose the special use. Further details followed, noting

that since the ZBA meeting, an annexation petition has been filed with the

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for their property and the City of Aurora

is in the process of involuntarily annexing the land which he anticipates to be

completed by July 23rd. Notices were sent yesterday to the landowners. On

behalf of the City, he asked the board to postpone or table the petition today.

Board questions or comments centered on 1) when the involuntary annexation

petition would be completed, i.e,. July 23rd; 2) allowing the City of Aurora some

time to make a decision and 3) postponing this matter until next month.

Member Lenert moved to postpone Petition 4634 to the August 13, 20204

County Board meeting. Member Berman seconded the motion.

Continuing the dialog, Mr. Jacobi returned asked for the board to vote on the

matter today since it could vote 30 days after the public hearing. He stated the

City did not receive the notice of involuntary annexation yet (Surges leaves

10:56 AM) and provided the reasons why. Mr. Jacobi discussed the length of

time involved and the issues that would be raised by the City of Aurora. He

asked for this board's consideration. Mr. Madigan returned and explained the

length of time that he has been involved with this project (year and one-half)

and, again, reminded the board there was no development interest in the land.

This proposal was the highest and best use for the landowner. Roll call to

postpone Petition No. 4634:

Aye: Berman, Ford, Gumz, Iqbal, Lenert, Roth, Williams, Young

Nay: Allan, Bates, Daugherty*, Davoust, Juby, Kenyon, Kious, Lewis,

Linder*, Molina, Sanchez, Silva, Strathmann, Tepe

Away: Surges

Absent: Tarver

MOTION TO POSTPONE FAILED. VOTE: 8-14

Additional board questions/comments followed as to 1) the type, manufacturer,

and model of the solar panels being installed; the fact that the land was a good

site for such use; and that the site had poor soil quality anyway.

Roll call on the original motion to approve Petition No. 4634 followed:

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Ron Ford

MOVER:

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

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

Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl

Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and David Young

AYE:

Bill Lenert, and Rick Williams

Bill Tarver

NAY:

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Petition # 4635 Petitioner: Howard & Dana Engel Trust

•

TMP-24-2424

Development Chair Ford reviewed the petition, noting there were no objectors.

The Zoning Board recommended approval with three stipulations. On behalf of

the petitioner, Mr. Scott Becker was available to respond to questions. No board

questions followed.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Ron Ford

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

(Madam Chair directs board to return to Agenda Item 8.A.-Madam Chairman's Comments-

-Page 3 of the minutes)

Appointments

Drainage/Sanitary & Conservancy District

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TMP-24-2587

Water Resources/Env. Exec. Dir. Wollnik asked for approval of the two

appointments -- Diana Jurell and Erica Lowe -- to the Lake Marian River

Conservancy District. Ms. Jurell is a new appointment while Ms. Lowe is a

reappointment.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Committee Updates

Jobs Committee Chair Lewis shared that their presentation will not be today but instead

will be done this Friday at its regular committee meeting. She, along with board

members Bates and Strathmann, attended the Illinois Economic Development

conference last month and spoke about its positives and will share the information this

Friday.

(Madam Chair directs the board to the Off Consent items, Resolution No. 24-274, Page

9 of the minutes.)

Resolutions/Ordinances

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

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

Agenda. Member Juby removed Resolution No. 24-277; Member Young removed

Resolution No. 24-290; and Member Tepe removed Resolution No. 24-274. The

chairwoman proceeded to ask for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the

exception of Resolution Nos. 24-274, 24-277 and 24-290.

Appointment of Member of the Board of Review (Timothy J.

Sullivan, MAI, SRA)

24-275

Appointing Additional Members to the Board of Review

Approving May 2024 Claims Paid

24-276

24-278

24-279

Authorizing External Audits Pursuant to the County Auditing Law

55 ILCS 5/6-31005 and Related Budget Transfer

Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for a

Countywide Strategic Plan

24-280

24-281

Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Building Management

Professional Carpet Cleaning Services with Tiles in Style DBA

TAZA (BID# 24-034-KK)

Authorizing Janitorial Services for Kane County Facilities with

Eco Clean Maintenance, Inc. (BID# 24-038-TS)

24-282

24-283

24-284

Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County Pest Control

Services with Chem-Wise Pest Management (BID# 36-020)

Authorizing a 24-Month Agreement with Vetro, Inc. for Vetro

Fibermap Operator Enterprise for the Kane County Information

Technologies Department

Authorizing a Security System Service Contract for the Juvenile

Justice Center

24-285

24-286

Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Agreement Between

County of Kane, Kane County Sheriff, and Policeman’s

Benevolent Labor Committee (Kane County Sheriff’s Office

Corrections Unit)

Authorizing Additional Funds from FY2024 Budget for Kane

County Annual Roof Inspection, Repair, and Replacement

Services with Weatherguard Roofing Company (BID# 23-054)

24-287

Authorizing Additional Funds from FY2024 Budget for Mill Creek

SSA Brush Pick-Up Services with Trees "R" Us (BID# 02-020)

24-288

24-289

Authorizing Additional Funds from FY2024 Mill Creek SSA

Budget for Kane County Mill Creek SSA Engineering Firm

Services with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) (RFP#

23-016)

Authorizing the Purchase of Juvenile Justice Center Vehicle

Cameras

24-291

24-292

Authorizing Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna as Kane County’s

Group Health and Dental Benefit Provider for 2025

Approving the 2025 Monthly Health and Dental Contributions

Authorizing Updated Capital Projects from the Capital Fund

24-293

24-294

24-295

Authorizing Creation of Ogden Gardens No. 2 Special Service

Area Fund #5316

Approving the 2025 Holiday Schedule for Kane County Offices

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

24-296

24-297

24-298

Approving a Contract for Construction with Precision Pavement

Markings, Inc. of Pingree Grove, Illinois for 2024 Kane County

Urethane Pavement Marking Program, Kane County Section No.

24-00000-04-GM

Approving a Supplemental Appropriation for Plank Road

Highway Safety Improvement Project from Engel Road to

24-299

Waughon Road, Kane County Section No. 19-00524-00-SP

RESULT:

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Dale Berman

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and David Young

AYE:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

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

Madam Chair asked the board to return to Agenda Item 8.C. - Zoning Petitions, Page

4, on the agenda. No objections were voiced.

Authorizing Appointment of Election Judges

24-274

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Jarett Sanchez

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

AYE:

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Financial Policies

Related to Travel

24-277

Board member Juby explained that at the last Finance Committee meeting

because certain language she requested was not included in the policy, she

would not support it. Member Iqbal stated the language was ambiguous as the

prior draft and he would not support it. For purposes of this meeting, Auditor

Wegman stated that Resolution No. 24-277 addressed a gap in the process.

RESULT:

MOVER:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Jarett Sanchez

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

AYE:

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

Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and Corinne M. Pierog

Gary Daugherty, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo

Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, Rick

Williams, and David Young

NAY:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle for the Kane

County Sheriff’s Office

24-290

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Myrna Molina

David Young

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

AYE:

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher

Reimbursement Request

24-300

(Madam Chair steps away; Vice Chair Tepe steps in to chair the meeting.)

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michael Kenyon

Dale Berman

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

AYE:

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe

David Young

Bill Tarver

NAY:

ABSENT:

Rick Williams

ABSTAIN:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher

Reimbursement Request

24-301

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

AYE:

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,

Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita

Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva,

Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and David Young

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

AWAY:

Rick Williams

Clifford Surges

Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher

Reimbursement Request

24-302

Board Members voiced their support or objection to this resolution, explaining

how such expenses are either submitted or not submitted by the individual and

some expenses were just part of the job After much dialog, it was agreed that

this matter warranted more discussion at the committee level. Roll call followed.

(Madam Chair returned to chair the meeting and explained why she attended

the event, which involved Kane County. (Tepe steps away)).

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michael Kenyon

Dale Berman

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

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

Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl

Strathmann, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth,

Monica Silva, Rick Williams, and David Young

NAY:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Clifford Surges

Amending Section 2-47 (Conduct of Meetings) of the Kane

County Code to Address Rules of Order

24-303

Motion by Berman, second by Sanchez to open up for discussion.

Sanchez, in speaking with the SAO, indicated there were some housekeeping

amendments he is requesting. (Tepe returns).

Motion by Sanchez to amend the title of the Ordinance to be deleted to reflect

only a reference to Title 2-47. Within the resolution itself, the last WHEREAS

paragraph, second line, delete the words "section 2-47(A) and section 2-47(B)"

and insert the words "Section 2-47". In the NOW THEREFORE preamble, third

line, delete the words "2-47(A) and section 2-47(B) and insert "Section 2-47".

Second by Strathmann. Motion on the amendment passed unanimously by voice

vote.

Member Juby referenced language in the ordinance that called for board members to

rise when speaking, which the board did not currently follow. Additionally, under

Section 16(C), she supported the public being allowed to speak for 3 minutes but did

not support any reduction in the time allotment to speak. Madam Chair reminded the

board that it does have the capacity to extend the time for the public to speak. Other

comments followed on 1) whether to delete "taking your seat" language, 2) reducing

speakers to three minutes to allow for more public to speak for a total of 45 minutes;

and 3) inserting language into the ordinance to forward all resolutions or agenda items,

at the committee level, to be placed on the next committee agenda, and ultimately on

the County Board agenda.

Motion by Sanchez to amend Section C.1, after the first sentence, insert the

following sentence: "While the chairperson reserves the right to place items on

the Executive Committee and County Board agendas, the Executive Committee

and County Board agendas shall include all items approved by previous

committees." Second by Young.

Discussion followed from SAO Frank on the repercussions of the proposed

amendment and its affect on the Executive Committee's role, rendering it moot.

Dialog and clarification (from SAO Frank) continued. Madam Chair suggested

this matter be forwarded to a standing committee for further discussion.

However, Sanchez withdrew his motion to amend Section C.1 but be

allowed to discuss the matter next month. Young withdrew his second.

Member Young voiced that language under Sections 16.H and 16.I were

subjective and considered censorship. He recommended deleting the two

sections, reminding the board that the Chairwoman can ask a disruptive person

to leave a meeting.

Motion by Young to amend and delete Sections 16.H and 16.I of the ordinance.

Second by Williams. Atty. Mosser provided an opinion on the matter. Others voiced

that the two sections should remain with some members favoring that if there was a

reduction in time, it would allow more speakers to speak. More conversation was raised

with the suggestion to return this ordinance to the Executive Committee. Young

emphasized keeping the sections stifled-free and provided examples. He cited Robert's

Rules of Order Section 61.7. SAO Mosser closed the dialog explaining that legal

remedies do exist for county employees and elected officials to protect them from those

in the public who make inappropriate comments about them. Roll call on the

amendment to delete Sections 16.H and 16.I:

Aye: Berman, Gumz, Iqbal, Lewis, Molina, Roth, Sanchez, Silva, Williams, Young

Nay: Allan, Bates, Daugherty*, Davoust, Ford, Juby, Kenyon, Kious, Lennert,

Linder*, Strathmann, Tepe

Away: Surges

Absent: Tarver

AMENDMENT FAILED. VOTE: 9-13.

(Iqbal leaves 12:55 PM; Young leaves 12:58 PM)

Motion by Molina, second by Williams to send Ordinance 24-303 to the Executive

Committee for further review. Roll call:

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE

KC Executive Committee

Myrna Molina

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Rick Williams

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,

Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Michael

Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis,

Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern

Tepe, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Jarett Sanchez

NAY:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges, and David Young

10.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Madam Chair entertained a motion to go into closed discussion to discuss 1) the review

of closed session minutes, 2) personnel issues, 3) the purchase or lease of real

property for the use of the public body, and 4) pending/probable litigation. The Board

entered into closed session at 1:00 PM. (Due to a commitment, Gumz requests to join

remotely while in closed session. Request granted.)

(The board took a 10 minute break prior to entering closed session at 1:00 PM.)

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Ron Ford

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Michael Linder

REMOTE:

Board Member Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member David Young

Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes

Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve the release of closed session minutes

according to Exhibit A (attached).

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Ron Ford, Michelle

Gumz, Leslie Juby, Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,

Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Bill Tarver

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

AWAY:

Michael Linder

Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and David Young

12.

NEW BUSINESS

Madam Chair announced that Jane Tallitsch's mother recently passed away and she