Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
Kane County  
KC Executive Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Berman, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,  
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)  
Wednesday, May 7, 2025  
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 Deborah Allan  
Board Member Mavis Bates  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
Board Member Leslie Juby  
PRESENT  
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  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth  
Board Member Dale Berman  
Board Member Rick Williams  
REMOTE  
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Gripe, Lenert*, Penesis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;  
PIO Mann; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*,  
Harris, Peters; SOA Armstrong; Auditor Wegman; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff; KCAC Admin.  
Youngsteadt*; SAO staff Frank, Hunt*; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson* & staff Snowden*;  
KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik & staff Ryan;  
and members of the press and public including McGuireWoods' Senior Vice Presidents  
Greg Bales*, Louie Mossos*, and James Sherwood*.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She  
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Berman and  
Williams attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Chairman Pierog asked Committee Member Sanchez to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  
5.  
6.  
Approval of Minutes: April 2, 2025  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Chris Kious  
Public Comment  
Kane County Board Member, District 19, and resident, Mo Iqbal, spoke on the  
Transportation Committee's Motorcycle Safety Awareness Proclamation. He stated that  
at the Transportation Committee meeting he opposed the proclamation due to the lack  
of mentioning the use of helmets for motorcyclists' safety. Iqbal spoke on ABATE of  
Illinois, Inc. While researching, Iqbal found that this is a brotherhood organization that  
will be honored if this proclamation is passed by the County Board. He reviewed the  
contents of ABATE's website that does not show or mention the use of helmets. He  
reviewed ABATE's mission. He spoke on legislation that ABATE has opposed.  
Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that he attended the April 23, 2025, Finance  
Committee meeting, which was the first meeting held after the Consolidated Election.  
He urged County Board Members and public to review the meeting. At the two hour  
mark of the meeting, Anderson grew perplexed when Committee Member Tepe spoke  
on the budget process becoming adversarial with elected officials. Anderson hopes that  
the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) and other elected officials do not become  
adversarial with the budget process and everyone can work together in a professional  
manner. Anderson spoke on the May 1, 2025 Special Finance Committee meeting. At  
this meeting, Finance Committee Chairman Berman stated that the budget would be  
put on those County Board members who did not vote in favor of the Sales Tax  
Referendum. He addressed County Board Member Bates' presentation. He mentioned  
that the presentation should have been reviewed by all County Board members due to  
it being the basics of finance. He stated that the County's budget is most important.  
However, instead of the County Board starting the budget process in the normal time  
frame, the County Board has waited to start the conversation now, after the  
overwhelming opposition to the Sales Tax Referendum. Anderson stated that County  
Board Member Bates has been sitting on this Board for five years, but has only now  
been learning how the County's finances work. He mentioned that while doing his own  
research he was able to learn about 95% of the information presented by Bates. He  
reminded the Finance Committee that they had a chance in December 2024 to vote for  
County Board Member Sanchez in becoming the new Chairman of the Finance  
Committee. It was a 13 to 9 vote, which was shut down by the Chairman of the Board.  
Anderson stated that he does not believe that the Board, based on statute, have the  
authority to replace Finance Chairman Berman. He called upon Berman to resign as  
the Chairman and let Bill Lenert become the new Chairman of the Finance Committee.  
(Committee Member Allan arrived in-person at 9:14 a.m.)  
Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, stated that on August 8, 2023, Kane County approved the  
Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO). In her opinion, this ordinance is something the  
County needs to look at to correct overspending in Kane County. Bettag explained that  
the RBO has made it impossible for private businesses, small businesses, and non-  
union businesses to bid on work in Kane County. This has increased costs of projects.  
Bettag stated that County Board Chairman Pierog and other County Board members  
have received donations from unions. She mentioned that this ordinance may be a  
payback for those donations. She urged the County Board to go back to hiring private  
businesses with the proper education, training, and approval to do work in Kane  
County. She spoke on the flooring bid that was done on July 25, 2024. She stated that  
the winner of the bid, Marzetti, Inc., cost considerably more than the others. She was  
confused that an out-of-county business would be doing the work, instead of Family  
Flooring of Saint Charles, who was the lowest bidder. Family Flooring has been a part  
of Kane County for the past 15 years and has had a good track record. Bettag stated  
that this is just one way that County can cut the budget. She spoke on discussions she  
has had with other residents on the increased tax bill. She stated that the people of  
Kane County have had enough. She explained that she does not want to see an  
increase in the Motor Fuel Tax or another referendum in order to help the County out of  
their financial situation. Lastly, Bettag stated that as a department head, an inventory of  
finances needs to occur in order to find out exactly what each department has and how  
they can compensate the County's overspending.  
7.  
Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. She  
mentioned that the Budget Kick-Off meetings have been scheduled with elected  
officials and department heads. The meetings are set to begin next Thursday,  
May 15, 2025, and Friday, May 16, 2025. At the meetings, Finance staff will be  
reviewing the mechanics on how the offices/departments will be inputting their  
budgeting information into NewWorld. Hopkinson spoke on the two resolutions  
listed on today's agenda regarding Longmeadow Parkway bonds. She explained  
that the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) has received the  
remaining grant money from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic  
Opportunity to reimburse the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge cost. Therefore,  
Kane County now has enough money to fully defease the total revenue bonds.  
She noted that the money has been deposited and the Kane County Treasurer  
has invested it. Hopkinson explained that the ordinance will need to be approved  
by the County Board in order to fully defease the bonds. The related resolution  
that is listed on today's agenda is to make budget adjustments to accommodate  
all the transfers that need to be made. She is looking forward to having all the  
money with the County's escrow agent by the end of this month, in order for the  
County to be able to call the bonds by 2028, save millions of dollars in interest  
payments, and pay off the debt. (Committee Member Berman arrived remotely  
at 9:19 a.m.) Hopkinson addressed questions and comments from the  
Committee. Much discussion ensued on the FY2026 Budget process.  
Chairman Pierog recommended that the Finance Committee hold another  
special meeting to discuss the budget cut percentage for departments and  
offices. Further discussion ensued.  
8.  
PIO Update (J. Mann)  
PIO Mann provided an update of the activities of her office. She spoke on the  
Community Speaking Bureaus initiative. This was brought up by Madam Chairman  
Pierog and County Board Member Linder regarding the creation of a community  
speaking bureau to support community groups interested in specific aspects of Kane  
County Government. Mann is currently exploring the feasibility and engaging interest in  
this from County deaprtments/offices. She provided Kane County Connects' social  
media outreach highlights. She shared numerous articles that generated high  
community interest, such as the County Board's approval of the historic landmark  
status of Echo Valley Farm in Campton Hills. Mann listed several community  
engagement events that she attended, such as the Kane County Judicial Center's Law  
Day. She reminded the Committee that County Board Members and/or staff that want  
to bring proclamations forward, must report them to the Public Information Officer's  
(PIO) Office to ensure consistency and proper processing. Mann stated that the Kane  
County Judiciary has created a newsletter, Kane County Quarterly. She recommended  
that all members subscribe to receive the newsletter. She commended the Kane  
County Health Department (KCHD) on a successful Safe Kane Drive-Thru event. She  
mentioned that the Kane County Drug Court Graduation would take place on May 7,  
2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kane Branch County. Mann listed upcoming events throughout  
the County, such as the Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) Rabies Vaccination  
event, Recycling event, and Swedish Day Parade.  
9.  
Old Business  
Committee Member Gumz requested that the Committee move to the Legislative  
Update. The Committee provided consensus. The Committee moved to the Legislative  
Update.  
10.  
11.  
New Business  
None.  
Preliminary County Board Agenda:  
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------  
Administration  
Authorizing Execution of a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing  
Agreement to Participate in a Purchasing Cooperative with Midland Paper and  
Authorizing the Purchase of Paper and Envelopes Under Said Agreement by  
Kane County (Contract# P-76708)  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Commercial Floor Coverings and Related  
Services with Mohawk Industries Through OMNIA Partners (Contract#  
2020002149)  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for the Purchase of Judicial Center  
Chiller System Upgrades  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Contract for the Kane County Judicial Center Pavement  
Improvement Project with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. (BID#  
25-014-TK)  
D.  
Committee Member Kious stated that County Board Members received an email  
from ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock that included updated pavement condition  
pictures.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Michael Linder  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing Additional Judicial Facility Construction Funds for General  
Construction Services with MRRW Construction, LLC (BID# 23-032)  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing Additional Funds for Fiber Optic Support Services with Nat Tech,  
LLC d/b/a National Technology, LLC NTI for the Information Technologies  
Department  
F.  
Chairman Pierog requested clarification on the significant amount of money that  
will be set aside for Fiber Optic Support Services. She questioned what the fiber  
optics would be used for. ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock explained that at the  
beginning of the year, the County Board authorized National Technologies, LLC  
(NTI) to do up to $500K of work. In the time spent scheduling and completing  
the engineering work, the County added a new building in Elgin that will house  
satellite offices. Additionally, a connection will be developed between  
KaneComm, TriCom, and the Kane County Judicial Center, which will build a  
fiber optic connection between public safety entities. Fahnestock stated that  
both of these projects have finished the engineering aspect. The TriComm,  
KaneComm, and Judicial Center project has permits and is under construction.  
This resolution is to receive authorization to spend up to $800K, instead of  
$500K. Fahnestock anticipates this will cost approximately $700K. He noted that  
this is budgeted in a Special Fund and would not affect the County's General  
Fund. Fahnestock addressed questions and comments from the Committee.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing Purchase of Trades, Labor, Materials, and Related Services for  
G.  
Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for the Mill  
Creek Special Service Area (TIPS Contract# 23010402)  
Committee Member Kious motioned to move the following two items forward,  
Sanchez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Contract for the Kane County Mill Creek Special Service Area for  
Curbside Brush Pick-up Services Program with Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.  
(BID# 25-012-TK)  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing the Purchase of Two Vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc.  
Using the State of Illinois Contract for the Building Management Department  
I.  
Chairman Pierog questioned the need for these vehicles. ITD/BLD Exec. Dir.  
Fahnestock explained that both of the old vehicles were scored by the Kane  
County Division of Transportation (KDOT) for viability. He provided details on the  
conditions of each of the old vehicles. He shared photographs and the  
Replacement Guidelines Calculation Sheets of each of the vehicles. Fahnestock  
explained that the Building Management Department (BLD) maintenance staff  
utilize these trucks to move equipment and people from campus to campus. He  
noted that these vehicles were budgeted in the FY2025 Budget. He shared that  
BLD staff is currently sharing vehicles, which has increased the time spent on  
jobs. Fahnestock addressed questions and comments from the Committee.  
Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Agriculture  
2025 Proclamation Recognizing Steve Pitstick as a Master Farmer Award  
Recipient  
A.  
Committee Member Juby motioned to move this proclamation forward and to be  
placed off consent on the County Board agenda for May 13, 2025, Roth  
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Finance  
Approving March 2025 Claims Paid  
A.  
Committee Ex-Officio Roth asked the Committee if there were any resolutions  
that need to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Committee Member Juby  
removed item J. Committee Member Surges removed item B. Chairman Pierog  
removed items E and F.  
Roth motioned to move resolutions A, C, D, G through I forward, Bates  
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing Updates to the County’s Health Plan  
B.  
Committee Member Surges explained that this resolution is in response to a  
mandate from Springfield. He explained that at the Human Services Committee  
much detail was shared on how this would be implemented. He stated that Blue  
Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) will be building this coverage into insurance rates. He  
noted that the County does have the funds to cover additional expenses that  
may come with this mandate.  
HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated that BCBS did make this coverage the default for  
other County's insurance plans. She noted that she will be presenting rate  
options at the next Human Services Committee meeting. She explained that the  
County's Health Insurance Reserve Fund is healthy and will be able to absorb  
any extra costs. She stated that if the County Board is interested in reviewing  
options to save money through the Health Plan, the most effective way to do so  
is to review providers. She noted that these conversations will be had at the  
Human Services Committee for feedback. Lobrillo addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Agreement with Motorola for the Starcom Radio Management  
System  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Authorizing Subaward Agreement with Northern Illinois Food Bank for  
D.  
Partnership and Utilization of Composting and Food Waste Reduction Funds  
Environ. Mgmt. Recycling Coordinator Ryan explained that the grant application  
was submitted in September 2024. The County received notification that the  
sub-award would be granted in December 2024. Ryan stated that the County  
Board passed a resolution to accept the money in January 2025. A signed  
cooperative agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture  
(USDA) was received in March 2025. However, the grant funds have not shown  
up in the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), which is the  
Federal Finance Management System. The USDA uses this system to manage  
these types of awards. Ryan stated that the USDA is still on pause due to the  
transition of government. Ryan stated that Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik  
and herself recommend passing these resolutions because if the funding shows  
up, staff can move forward with signing the sub-agreements. Ryan addressed  
questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued. Ryan noted  
that the information shared pertains to the following three resolutions.  
Committee Member Tepe motioned to postpone resolutions D, E, and F  
indefinitely until funding is secured, Juby seconded. Discussion ensued. Tepe  
removed his motion and Juby removed her second.  
Further discussion ensued on the need for an amendment.  
Committee Ex-Officio Roth motioned to table the following three resolutions in  
order to receive the proper wording for the amendment, Bates seconded. Motion  
carried unanimously by voice vote. The Committee moved to item J.  
SAO Chief of Civil Frank stated that the amendment should include a NOW,  
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause that states, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE  
IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board, subject to and upon confirmation of  
available CFWR funding, authorizes its Chairman to enter into a sub-award  
agreement, with terms based on the draft agreement attached hereto as Exhibit  
A, with Northern Illinois Food Bank in the amount of $211,200 (Two Hundred  
and Eleven Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars) of CFWR funds, to be distributed  
as reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred on or after the date of final  
sub-award signature through February 28, 2027.  
Roth motioned to remove these three resolutions from being tabled, Surges  
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
Roth motioned to amend this resolution to include the NOW, THEREFORE, BE  
IT RESOLVED clause that was read aloud by Frank, Bates seconded. Motion  
carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, and Anita Lewis  
Jarett Sanchez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Subaward Agreement with Advocate Sherman Hospital for  
Partnership and Utilization of Composting and Food Waste Reduction Funds  
E.  
Committee Ex-Officio Roth motioned to amend this resolution to include, NOW,  
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board authorizes its  
Chairman, subject to and upon confirmation of available CFWR funding, to enter  
into a sub-award agreement, with terms based on the draft agreement attached  
hereto as Exhibit A, with Advocate Sherman Hospital in the amount of $53,156  
(Fifty-Three Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty-Six Dollars) of CFWR funds, to  
be distributed as reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred on or after the  
date of final sub-award signature through February 28, 2027. Committee  
Member Strathmann seconded the amendment. Motion carried unanimously by  
roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, and Anita Lewis  
Jarett Sanchez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Subaward Agreement with the Kane County Cougars for Partnership  
and Utilization of Composting and Food Waste Reduction Funds  
F.  
Committee Ex-Officio Roth motioned to amend this resolution to include, NOW,  
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board authorizes its  
Chairman, subject to and upon confirmation of available CFWR funding, to enter  
into a sub-award agreement, with terms based on the draft agreement attached  
hereto as Exhibit A, with the Cougars in the amount of $18,325 (Eighteen  
Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars) of CFWR funds, to be  
distributed as reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred on or after the date  
of final sub-award signature through February 28, 2027. Committee Member  
Bates seconded the amendment. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, and Anita Lewis  
Jarett Sanchez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Budget Adjustment for the Lead Poisoning Prevention and  
Response Grant  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds from the Recovery Zone Bond  
Debt Service Fund #622 to the Pasadena Drive Special Billing Area SW48  
#5311  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Amending Kane County Financial Policies Related to Travel  
County Board  
I.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Reserve Policy for General Fund - General Account  
J.  
Committee Member Sanchez explained, based on the conversation that was  
had at the last Finance Committee meeting, that this ordinance would make the  
County Board unable to spend reserve money. He addressed the language  
within the ordinance that states, "maintaining a reserve minimum of three  
months of operating expenditures". He stated that if the County had an  
emergent situation where the County needed to utilize reserves, they would not  
be able to without going through the complete committee process, which takes  
about two months. He recommended that language be added to this ordinance  
that states that the County Board cannot budget the three months of reserves in  
the annual budget.  
Committee Member Juby explained that she did not support this ordinance at  
the Finance Committee meeting due to the lack of correct data. She stated that  
at the April 23, 2025, Finance Committee meeting, Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson  
stated that the only way money could be taken from Fund 112 is through County  
Board authorization. Secondly, Juby explained that because of the way the  
County receives the allotment of Property Taxes, as of April 14, 2025, Fund 001  
(General Fund) did not have a 90-Day reserve amount. She stated that if the  
County did have this ordinance in place, then the County would have been in  
violation and would have to move approximately $9M from Fund 112 to Fund  
001, immediately. She questioned why the County Board would pass an  
ordinance, that would be in violation twice a year. Thirdly, Juby inquired why  
Fund 112 is a restricted fund. Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated that the County's  
Financial Policies state that Special Reserve Funds can be moved at the  
direction of the County Board. Discussion ensued.  
Chairman Pierog understood that if the County does not have a 90-day reserve  
amount, and needed funds, the County Board would need to transfer money out  
of the operational fund. However, by the end of the fiscal year, the County Board  
would need to replenish this in order to maintain the 90-day reserve amount  
through the Special Reserve Fund 112. Pierog noted that it is best practice for  
the County to have a 90-Day Reserve Fund. She noted that transfers are under  
the jurisdiction of the County Board. Much discussion ensued.  
Committee Member Surges motioned to hold this ordinance over until the next  
Finance Committee meeting on May 28, 2025, for revisions, Sanchez seconded.  
Motion passed with a 12-3 vote. (Committee Member Sanchez left at 11:19  
a.m.)  
The Committee moved back to items D, E, and F.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
HELD OVER  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Michael  
Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann,  
Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, and Anita Lewis  
NAY:  
Jobs  
Authorizing Kane County’s Continuing Participation in the Greater Chicagoland  
Economic Partnership  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Anita Lewis  
MOVER:  
Deborah Allan  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Public Health  
Authorizing Adoption of 2024-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan by  
Kane County Board  
A.  
Committee Member Strathmann provided additional information on this  
resolution. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
TO:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Michael Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,  
Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Transportation  
Proclaiming May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Kane County  
A.  
Committee Member Tepe motioned to move this proclamation forward and to be  
placed off consent of the County Board agenda for May 13, 2025, Surges  
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Corinne M. Pierog, Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman,  
Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael  
Linder, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern  
Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
B.  
Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following nine resolutions  
forward, Roth seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion carried unanimously by roll  
call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Technical Services Agreement Between the Regional Transit  
Authority and the County of Kane for the Ride in Kane Program, Contract No.  
S5310-2024-05, Federal Project No. IL-2024-004, Program Phase 21 & 22  
Mobility Management  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving Amendment No. 2 to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the  
County of Kane and City of St. Charles for Access and Improvements to Randall  
Road from IL Route 64 to Dean Street  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving the Kane County 5-Year FY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement  
Program (TIP)  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving a $127,892.80 Contract for Construction with Steffens 3D  
Construction, Inc. of Toluca, Illinois for 2025 Virgil Township Bituminous Surface  
Treatment, Section No. 25-16000-02-GM  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving a $128,909.90 Contract for Construction with Geske and Sons, Inc. of  
Crystal Lake, Illinois for 2025 Rutland Township Road District, Section No.  
25-13000-01-GM  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Phase I Engineering Services Agreement  
with Alfred Benesch & Company of Chicago, Illinois for Randall Road Multi  
Modal Improvements, Kane County Section No. 21-00539-00-TD  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for Randall Road at Big Timber Road  
Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 19-00369-01-CH  
I.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way for Randall Road at Illinois  
Route 72, Elgin, Illinois, Kane County Section No. 19-00514-00-WR, Parcel No.  
1PK0004  
J.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
------------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------  
Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request  
County Board  
A.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request  
B.  
Committee Member Bates recommended that County vehicles be utilized for  
travel by staff and/or elected officials as a cost saving measure.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Michael Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Interim Director of Workforce Development  
C.  
Chairman Pierog provided additional information on this resolution. Pierog and  
Committee Member Lewis addressed questions and comments from the  
Committee.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Clifford Surges  
Cherryl Strathmann  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and the  
Kane County Economic Development Corporation  
D.  
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated that this is an administrative change to the  
agreement that was authorized last fall by the County Board. There is zero  
change in the funding amount. VanKerkhoff stated that the administrative  
change is a request for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) staff to be able to  
pay bills. Another change is the removal of categories of work. It is best for  
processing the bills to not have these categories as restricted items. The State's  
Attorney's Office suggested that Appendix A be replaced in its entirety with a  
more detailed list of the eligible expenses. VanKerkhoff addressed questions  
and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Clifford Surges  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
An Ordinance 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  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Budget Amendments Related to the  
Reimbursement of Grant Funds, Transfer of Monies to Longmeadow Debt  
Service Funds, and Payment to the Escrow Agent for Defeasance of the  
Longmeadow Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds  
F.  
Chairman Pierog spoke on the return on investment of the $30M. She explained  
that it cost the County approximately $75K to work with the lobbyist on the  
Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge, with an additional $1K for work-related travel  
to Springfield. For approximately $76K, the County earned $30M.  
Committee Member Gumz thanked Committee Member Kious for his work on  
the Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,  
Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,  
and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Jarett Sanchez  
ABSENT:  
12.  
13.  
Executive Session (If Needed)  
None.  
Committee Reports  
A.  
Madam Chairman's Comments  
Abolishing Township Government Conference Overview  
1.  
Chairman Pierog spoke on her reasoning for going to Springfield one day earlier  
than the scheduled Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) Conference.  
She stated that she attended an Abolishing Township Government Conference.  
She learned the potential financial impact on counties, if legislation is approved.  
SOA Armstrong explained that there are multiple proposals regarding township  
consolidation. Currently, there is a bill in the State House of Representatives  
and another in the State Senate that do not affect the township code, but deals  
with an incremental approach of consolidating small jurisdictions for assessment  
purposes. One thing found with townships is the more rural one is, the better  
chance of needing an active Highway Commissioner. Armstrong explained that  
he has been working with a group on a proposal that appears to be heading to a  
Property Tax omnibus bill. This bill would change the multi-township assessment  
jurisdiction threshold from 1K population to 3K, 4K, or 5K. The bill does have the  
support of the Illinois Association of County Board Members, the County  
Assessment Officers Association, and township officials of Illinois. Armstrong  
stated that the danger of this is if a township does not have an assessor, all the  
responsibility falls on the County, which will entail expenses. Currently, the  
process states that if the County needs to expend this money through the  
budget process, due to the lack of a township assessor, a bill can be sent to the  
township. The downside is that a number of these township consolidation bills  
would bring those functions into township government with little to no additional  
funding, or could eliminate the number of units of government by creating  
special new taxing districts that the County would administer. Armstrong stated  
that he is in favor of the smaller incremental way. He noted that some of these  
consolidating bills could add millions to the County's FY2026 Budget. Armstrong  
addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
B.  
Legislative Update  
McGuireWoods Senior Vice-President, Louis Mossos, provided a State Legislative  
update. He stated that over 10K bills, resolutions, and amendments have been filed  
since January 2025. He noted that the current legislative session is set to end on May  
31, 2025. Mossos listed Kane County's priority items that are still on agenda, such as  
the Township Consolidation Bills. He provided additional information on these bills. The  
second item is the Transit Overhaul. Illinois lawmakers are actively negotiating a  
comprehensive transit reform package. A bill could be drafted by the end of the session  
to address the governess of the transit system. However, finding agreement on funding  
and revenue is proving to be more challenging. McGuireWoods will continue to monitor  
the transit overhaul. Thirdly, Mossos spoke on legislation regarding the County's ability  
to lease property. He mentioned that the bill stalled due to some labor opposition and  
the need for this type of legislation. He noted that McGuireWoods have been working  
to craft an agreed amendment and will try to move it forward in May 2025. Lastly,  
Mossos spoke on the State budget. He explained that staff has been putting the budget  
together. However, it will not be shared publicly until the last week of May 2025. In  
February, a budget outline was presented that proposed a $55.2B balanced budget  
that did not rely on any new income or service taxes.  
McGuireWoods Senior Vice-President, James Sherwood, provided a State Legislative  
update. He shared the three items that McGuireWoods have been actively pushing  
forward on behalf of Kane County. The top priority has been the Quick Take Legislation  
to ensure that the County can take advantage of the Federal and State funding that is  
available for the Randall Road and Hopps Road intersection project. This bill passed  
the Illinois Senate unanimously and has moved onto the House of Representative.  
Sherwood stated that Quick Take Bill is in good shape and he is optimistic that it will  
receive the majority vote in the House. Next, Sherwood mentioned that a request came  
forward from the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) regarding  
House Bill 2442. He explained that there was a gap in statute regarding traffic signal  
preemption devices. When this law was passed about ten years ago, ambulances were  
able to use these devices, but not local emergency vehicles. This Bill has passed the  
Senate Committee unanimously. Sherwood anticipates that this Bill will move through  
the proper channels without issues. Lastly, Sherwood spoke on the increase to the  
income cap for Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze. He stated that there were  
numerous bills introduced that would raise the cap from $65K to $75K or $85K. He  
mentioned that the House has developed a Property Tax Working Group, in which this  
item will be discussed. Committee Member Tepe commended the work being done on  
the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze cap increase.  
McGuireWoods Senior Vice-President, Greg Bales, provided the Federal Legislative  
update. He mentioned that the administration released the "skinny" budget with  
recommendations on discretionary funding levels for FY2026. He noted that FY2025  
funding runs out at the end of September 2025. He explained that the Trump  
Administration has proposed funding levels that call for a reduction in budget authority  
of approximately $163B, which is a 22% reduction from FY2025 spending. The Trump  
Administration is estimating trillions of dollars in savings over the next ten years with  
this proposal. Additionally, the Administration is seeking an increase of 13% in defense  
spending. Bales stated that he sent an email to County Board Members addressing the  
increases and decreases that are proposed by the Trump Administration. The majority  
of the increases would be for the U.S. Department of Transportation funding. The  
majority of decreases is proposed for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and health and  
human services. Bales stated that this is just a recommendation and that the U.S.  
Congress will need to set the actual spending levels. He explained the federal budget  
process. Concurrently with the budget process, the Administration is looking into the  
Budget Reconciliation Process. The Reconciliation Process is a mechanism that is  
utilized by the two chambers to make changes to the Tax Plan. Both chambers have  
passed their budget resolutions, which gives instructions to authorizing committees in  
the House of Representatives to come up with increases and decreases in the  
spending plans. They have proposed a reduction of $1.1T over ten years. The two  
committees of note that McGuireWoods is paying attention to is the Energy and  
Commerce and Agriculture. The Energy and Commerce Committee is seeking to cut  
spending by $880B in ten years. It is assumed that the only way to accomplish this is to  
make reduction in Medicaid spending. In the Agriculture Committee, it is assumed that  
cuts will be made to SNAP Benefits. However, nothing concrete has been proposed.  
Bales stated that the majority of Democrats would not support the Reconciliation  
package. Regarding health care, there was $11B in federal funds given across the  
country for Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Disease Control and  
Prevention (CDC) for state and local health agencies. These include pandemic  
preparedness programs. Bales explained that when the Trump Administration tried to  
cut funding to these organizations, some states and municipalities sued. Today, a  
Rhode Island Federal District Court has a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on this  
matter. Bales stated that McGuireWoods has been tracking the court calendar.  
Recently, there was a request for a preliminary injunction, but there has not been a  
hearing on this, and the TRO remains in place. Bales explained that a federal funding  
tracker was shared with Board Members that the House's minority staff on the  
Appropriation Committee has compiled. He shared a list of the federal funding that the  
Trump Administration is intending to block. Lastly, Bales stated that a letter was sent  
out by the U.S. Department of Transportation instructing those that receive federal  
funds are to adhere to federal law. The focus of the letter is to state that entities who  
are not compliant may see their federal funding withdrawn. McGuireWoods is keeping  
an eye on the following long term legislation, such as the Surface Transportation Bill  
Reauthorization.  
The Committee moved back to New Business.  
C.  
All Other Committees  
Committee Member Molina stated that May 11, 2025 through May 17, 2025 is National  
Police Week where time is taken to honor the sacrifice and service of law enforcement  
officers.  
Committee Member Kious stated that the Specialty Courts Foundation will be hosting  
their third annual Spring Fundraiser on May 15, 2025. He asked the Committee to  
come and support their efforts. Kious stated that at the Administration Committee  
meeting a presentation will be given on the completed Geneva Creek Stabilization  
project. He thanked Environ. and Water Res. Dir. Wollnik, staff, Kane County Forest  
Preserve, and the Building Management Department for their work on the project. He  
noted that a tour of the stabilization project would occur directly after the Administration  
Committee meeting.  
Committee Member Bates addressed a correction to the cost of postage for elections  
that she mentioned during her PowerPoint presentation at the Special Finance  
Committee meeting on May 1, 2025. At the meeting, she stated that the cost of  
postage for elections was $2M. However, the whole election cost the County $2M, not  
just the postage.  
14.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Clifford Surges  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 12:05 PM.  
Savannah Zgobica  
Sr. Recording Secretary