10.
Supervisor of Assessments
Monthly Report (attached)
A.
Sup. of Assessments Armstrong stated that the 2024 applications for low
income senior citizen assessment freeze homestead exemptions were mailed
out. Last month, there were 61 senior freeze applications processed for 2023.
Armstrong noted that the senior citizen exemption reduces the tax base by
$179M, with a 1.03 increase in Kane County's tax rate.
11.
Regional Office of Education
ROE Supt. Dal Santo reminded the Committee that the Annual Educator of the Year
banquet will be on Friday, May 3, 2024 to honor all of the educators in the county.
There are 57 nominees this year. Assistant ROE Supt. Oliver stated that her team
provides a 12-month education program, that includes 300 minutes a day to students at
the Juvenile Justice Center.
12.
Veteran's Assistance Commission
Monthly Report (attached)
A.
VAC Supt. Zimmerman stated that Veterans received $836K in new benefits for
the month of January. He noted that on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3 p.m. there
will be a Veteran's Treatment Court Graduation in courtroom 201 at the Judicial
Center. On Friday, April 26, 2024 at Elgin Community College at Building E,
there will be a table set up for the Senior Health and Wellness fair. Lastly,
Zimmerman announced that the Village of South Elgin began selling engraved
bricks for the Veteran's Plaza as part of the new Police station. The bricks sell
for $75.
Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the
Kane County Veteran’s Assistance Commission and Each of their Transactions
B.
KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT:
TO:
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
KC Finance and Budget Committee
David Young
MOVER:
Clifford Surges
SECONDER:
Jarett Sanchez, David Young, Michelle Gumz, Anita Lewis,
Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams
AYE:
Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT:
County Clerk
13.