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Kane County  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
BERMAN, Lenert, Juby, Lewis, Sanchez, Surges, Tepe & ex-officios Pierog (County Chair)  
Wednesday, October 25, 2023  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Co. Brd. Sr. Recording Secretary Valdez called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.  
Roll Call  
Sr. Recording Secretary Valdez asked the Committee for nominations of a Pro Temp  
Chair for the Finance Committee Meeting. Committee Member Sanchez nominated  
and motioned that County Board Vice-Chair Tepe be the Pro Temp Chair for the  
Finance Committee meeting, Juby seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call  
vote.  
Board Member Leslie Juby  
PRESENT  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
Board Member Bill Lenert  
Board Member Anita Lewis  
REMOTE  
Board Member Dale Berman  
REM NO VOTE  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Daugherty*, Gumz*, Kenyon, Kious*, Molina*,  
Roth, Silva*, Strathmann, Williams*; Treasurer Lauzen & staff Cain; Auditor Wegman;  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Files, Peters; State'  
Attorney Mosser* & staff Frank, Ford, Troost, Shepro; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo;  
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; PIO Mann; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert*;  
KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; ARPA Prog. Manager S. Fahnestock & staff Smith; KCHD  
Fin. Dir. Snowden*; and members of the press and public including Laner Muchin Firm  
Atty. Kuczwara and Presidio Insurance Representative Richard Ryan.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Co. Bd. Vice-Chairman Tepe announced the remote attendance requests for today's  
meeting. He asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members  
Lenert and Lewis attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Approval of Minutes: September 27, 2023  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
5.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
Frank Esposito, 64 White Oak Cir, St. Charles, commended the Committee on their  
conversation pertaining to the budget at the October 23, 2023 Special County Board  
meeting. He noted that it was obvious members of the Board have different opinions on  
funding. While reading through the Finance agenda packet, he keyed in on the number  
of people that are leaving the State of Illinois due to high taxes, which in turn lessens  
the amount of taxpayers in Kane County. He asked the Committee instead of raising  
taxes to cover the projected loss, expenses should be cut. Esposito stated that he  
understands the need to pay employees an adequate amount, but the County can look  
into the unnecessary spending throughout departments. The Committee must go  
through the fine points of the budget and cut spending. After doing so, maybe taxes  
would not have to be raised by much. Esposito spoke on the Treasurer's anticipated  
interest earned amount.  
Ruth Kuzmank, 19 Southgate Course, St. Charles, voiced her concerns about  
Treasurer Lauzen's behavior. She wondered if this could relate to taxes being  
increased. Due to Lauzen's behavior, two County employees have been released from  
employment and granted a large severance, which is taxpayer's money. Kuzmank  
stated that former HRM Exec. Dir. Sheila McCraven filed a federal complaint against  
Lauzen for harassment and inappropriate culture within his office. She was granted a  
six-figure severance pay. Last May, former Treasurer Office's Dir. of Finance  
Operations, Carolyn Brady, was paid a $46K severance pay. These amounts are pretty  
significant and a horrible use of taxpayers' dollars. Kuzmank requested an audit be  
done on these severance pay offs and released to the public. This is a place the  
County could be saving money. In the economy today, everything is being increased  
and will continue to do so. The County cannot afford to lose employees, especially  
under these terms. Kuzmank stated that the Finance Committee has some hard  
decisions to make and should request an audit on these payouts.  
Vikki Fugman, 630 Winnebago Trail, Batavia, stated she is a 36-year homeowner. She  
loves Batavia, but life transitions have come about that could possibly make her unable  
to afford to live in Kane County, especially if Kane County raises taxes. This is a  
concern of those that are aged or aging. Fugman shared her concerns on the  
possibility of moving out of the State, largely because of high taxes. She asked the  
Committee to think wide and look at those that do not have the income to afford this.  
Eric Theisen, 49W677 Middleton Road, Maple Park, reminded the Committee that the  
vote is not just for increasing taxes, but for the people that work really hard for their  
money and live in Kane County. It is becoming so expensive to live here. This affects  
people's lives!  
6.  
7.  
Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Co. Bd. Vice-Chair Tepe stated that the monthly Treasurer Report was on file.  
He asked the Committee if there were any questions for the Treasurer. No  
additional report was made.  
Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
B.  
Co. Bd. Vice-Chair Tepe stated the Auditor's monthly report was on file. He  
asked the Committee if there were any questions for the Auditor on the monthly  
report. No additional report was made.  
Approving September 2023 Claims Paid  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
8.  
Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No  
additional report was made.  
B.  
FY24 Budget  
Co. Bd. Vice-Chair Tepe stated that the FY24 Budget presentation would be held until  
the tax levies votes. He mentioned that resolutions 1 through 3 would be voted on after  
the FY24 Budget presentation. The Committee was in agreement.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson provided the FY24 Budget update. She noted that this  
presentation is similar to the one given on October 23, 2023 at the Special County  
Board meeting. She stated that the total proposed General Fund budget amount is  
$122,418,212, which is $779,065 less than FY23's budgeted amount. Hopkinson  
provided highlights of the budget pertaining to revenue and expenses, such as,  
revenue would include a property tax increase amount of $2,447,509, and the allotted  
expense amount would include a 3% wage increase for non-union employees. She  
listed the key changes to the General Fund's FY24 proposed budget. The budget  
includes consideration for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Sales Tax  
revenue being moved from the Transportation Department to the General Fund. This  
would be an increase from 10% to 35%. Additionally, the County's Sales Tax revenue  
would see an increase due to inflation. On the expense side, the Finance Department  
took a look into contractual services and commodity funds to cut costs. Hopkinson  
spoke on the County's current debt service. Hopkinson addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee.  
Hopkinson continued speaking on the property tax levies from 2022 through 2024. She  
shared a table depicting the changes in property tax levies. It is a 4.4% increase over  
2023. She reviewed the key changes to the General Fund. Hopkinson reviewed the  
Special Revenue Funds. She highlighted that the special revenue funds have a larger  
appropriation amount than the General Fund due to the Kane County Department of  
Transportation (KDOT) with a total of $271,946,432. She reviewed highlights of the  
Special Revenue Funds. She spoke on the possible Motor Fuel Tax increase from 4.7  
cents to 8 cents. If voted upon, it would go into effect on July 1, 2024. Over a 12 month  
period, the increase tax would bring in $7,147,969. Hopkinson spoke on the General  
Fund's Forecast and Reserve Target. Currently, the County has a large reserve fund  
due to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CARES Act money. Hopkinson  
spoke on Capital Projects funding. The reserves that the County has obtained need to  
be put to use for capital projects, instead of being used to balance the County's budget.  
Hopkinson addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion  
ensued.  
Hopkinson shared the Estimated Interest Earned Allocation. She noted that the  
amounts have not been audited. She shard the Equity Adjustments by Office and  
Department - All Funds. The total amount to meet the adjustments is $1.88M.  
Hopkinson shared the Comparable "Major" of Revenues and Statistics from Kane,  
DuPage, McHenry, and Lake. Hopkinson addressed questions and comments from the  
Committee. Much discussion ensued.  
Chairman Tepe proceeded to agenda item 24: Increase in the County Motor Fuel Tax.  
Approving the FY24 Draft Budget to be Placed on Public Display  
1.  
ASA Frank stated that the same amendment made to item two would need to be  
made to this resolution. Committee Member Sanchez motioned to amend this  
resolution to state, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane  
County Board that the Draft FY24 Budget (as amended on 10.25.23) presented  
by the Executive Director of Finance on today's date is hereby approved for  
public display, and the Executive Director is hereby authorized and directed to  
place the draft Fiscal Year 2024 budget on public display today, November 6th,  
2023, in accordance with all statutory requirements", Lewis seconded. Motion  
carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, and Vern Tepe  
Bill Lenert, and Clifford Surges  
AYE:  
NAY:  
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations and Budget  
Much discussion ensued on the amendment needed for this resolution.  
2.  
Committee Member Surges motioned to have a ten minute recess, Juby  
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
The Committee reconvened at 11:24 a.m. Chairman Tepe proceeded to New  
Business before proceeding with items one and two.  
After New Business, ASA Frank stated the amendment should state, "NOW,  
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the County Board of Kane County, State  
of Illinois, hereby adopts the schedule of appropriations and budget as detailed  
in the "Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (as amended on 10.25.23)" for the fiscal period  
beginning December 1, 2023 and ending November 30, 2024: and". Juby  
motioned to amend this resolution as stated, Sanchez seconded.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated that the updated General Fund Budget was  
emailed to the Committee Members. She explained that the use of reserves to  
balance the General Fund is now $9,676,550. Hopkinson addressed questions  
and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, and Jarett Sanchez  
Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
NAY:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the General Fund  
3.  
Committee Member Juby asked for clarification on how much money would be  
saved since the previous resolutions were voted against. Hopkinson stated that  
$6,276,293 would have come from the RTA Sales Tax increase and $7,147,969  
from the Motor Fuel Tax increase. Based on the votes, Hopkinson explained that  
the increase of $7M would be removed from KDOT's budget, that $6.2M would  
be received from RTA Sales Tax revenue. This would leave the County's  
General Fund short by an additional $6.2M. Juby stated that the Board would  
need to find the additional $6.2M in order to pass a balanced budget. Hopkinson  
addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Much discussion  
ensued.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, and Vern Tepe  
Bill Lenert, and Clifford Surges  
AYE:  
NAY:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Insurance Liability Fund  
4.  
Committee Member Juby asked if the amount that goes into the small funds are  
the actual amount needed. Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated that the amount is  
only what is needed.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund  
KC Executive Committee  
5.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Social Security Fund  
KC Executive Committee  
6.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Highway Fund  
KC Executive Committee  
7.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Bridge Fund  
KC Executive Committee  
8.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Highway Matching Fund  
KC Executive Committee  
9.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Kane County Health Fund  
10.  
Committee Member Surges asked if this was an increase or decrease from last  
year's budget. Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated this is the same amount as last  
year.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Veterans' Commission Fund  
11.  
Committee Member Surges commended Veteran's Assistance Commission  
(VAC) Superintendent Zimmerman for his work. Madam Chairman Pierog  
reminded the Committee that this increased amount for the VAC is  
state-mandated. The amount is a reduction to the Countywide CPI Property Tax  
Levy. Zimmerman could have requested a larger amount, if needed.  
Committee Member Roth asked what the total increase amount was for this levy.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated it was increased by $71,491.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for Mill Creek Special Service Area  
12.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson introduced Mill Creek Special Service Area (MCSSA)  
Representative. She stated that this levy represents an amount that is larger  
than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage and a Truth in Taxation  
Hearing would be held on November 14, 2023. Special ASA Shepro explained  
that this levy would need to follow the proper committee flow in order for the  
County Board to schedule a Truth in Taxation Hearing. He reviewed the  
reasoning for a Truth in Taxation Hearing. Madam Chairman Pierog reminded  
the Committee that this levy is not part of the County's CPI rate. This is a  
separate entity with only the residents of Mill Creek paying into it.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Shirewood Farm Special Service Area  
KC Executive Committee  
13.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Wildwood West Special Billing Area  
KC Executive Committee  
14.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Plank Road Estates Special Billing Area  
KC Executive Committee  
15.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Anita Lewis  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Exposition View Special Billing Area  
KC Executive Committee  
16.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Pasadena Drive Special Billing Area  
KC Executive Committee  
17.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Tamara Dittman Special Billing Area  
KC Executive Committee  
18.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Church Molitor Special Service Area  
KC Executive Committee  
19.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Anita Lewis  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the 45W185 Plank Road Special Service Area  
KC Executive Committee  
20.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Boyer Road Special Service Area  
KC Executive Committee  
21.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Adopting a Tax Levy for the Crane Road Estates Special Billing Area  
22.  
Madam Chairman Pierog reminded the Committee that this tax levy is for the  
Special Billing Area. The taxes imposed are on those residents that live in that  
area. This does not effect the County's General Fund Tax Levy.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing Fiscal Year 2024 Non-Union Cost-of-Living Wage Increase  
23.  
Madam Chairman Pierog provided a historical explanation on how the County  
came about setting the new non-union cost-of-living wage increase. She stated  
that the amount is an equitable raise across all employees of Kane County  
within the County Government's control. She added that this would not impact  
Elected Official's Offices, who will be giving a bulk amount for their distribution.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Increase in the County Motor Fuel Tax  
24.  
Committee Member Sanchez asked if numbers 24 and 25 could be held until  
after the Fin. Exec. Director's FY24 Budget presentation. The Committee was in  
agreement.  
After the FY24 Budget presentation, the Committee proceeded to discuss this  
resolution.  
Committee Member Juby motioned to discuss this resolution, Sanchez  
seconded. The Committee continued with their Motor Fuel Tax discussion.  
Committee Member Juby stated that the budget process is the most serious  
item that the County Board needs to decide upon. Within the budget, there are  
three main constituencies to consider: employees, buildings, and tax payers.  
Juby stated that no matter what the County Board decides, one of these three  
areas will be unhappy. She stated her opposition on the Motor Fuel Tax  
increase. She obliged that this is a pay user tax, but struggles with raising taxes  
on the County's constituents that simply cannot afford them. Juby voiced that  
she could not support this forum. Much discussion ensued on the potential  
County Motor Fuel Tax increase and the alternative solutions to cover this  
revenue source.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Anita Lewis  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
NAY:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, and Clifford  
Surges  
Amending Kane County Financial Policies Regarding RTA Sales Tax Allocation  
25.  
Committee Member Juby stated her issues on taking funding from KDOT. She  
asked if funding was reallocated from KDOT, would it jeopardize matching  
funds. If so, she does not feel comfortable taking money from KDOT that would  
potentially need to be replaced from another form of funding. She stated the  
County should leave KDOT with their budget, so that they can move forward  
with capital projects. Discussion ensued.  
Chairman Tepe proceeded to resolution three: Adopting a Tax Levy for the  
General Fund.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
NAY:  
9.  
New Business  
Authorizing FY23 Budget Adjustment and Transfer from the Tax Sale & Error  
A.  
Fund to the General Fund  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Contract with Speer Financial, Inc. for Financial Advisor Services  
B.  
Committee Member Surges stated this resolution is for the County's bond  
advisor and is a renewal of their service agreement.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorization to Enter into a Contract Extension for Annual Audit Services With  
Baker Tilly US, LLP  
C.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County for Juvenile  
Detention Services  
D.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Agreement for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing for Operating  
System Software  
E.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing an Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Computer-Aided Dispatch  
Call for Service Export Interface  
F.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing Contract for Delinquent Tax Notice Printing, Preparation, and Mailing  
Services (Kane County Collector)  
G.  
Madam Chairman Pierog asked if this would come out of the County's General  
Fund or the Treasurer's budget. Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated that this  
amount would come out of the Treasurer's budget.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing Contract Agreement with One Hope United for Multi-Systemic  
Therapy Services  
H.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Yellow House Restoration & Renovation  
Project  
I.  
Committee Member Juby urged the Committee to stop referring Building G as  
the yellow house. Instead, call it the Cole-Pope House.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
AWAY:  
Authorizing a Contract with Hey and Associates, Inc., for Civil Engineering  
Services for the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail in Kane County  
J.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract with Gilmore Marketing Concepts, Inc. (GMCI), for  
Marketing Services for the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail and Agri-tourism in Kane  
County  
K.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Approving FY24 Operations and Maintenance Agreement with USGS for the  
Stream and Rainfall Gages  
L.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Garage Door Repair and Maintenance  
KC Executive Committee  
M.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Paymentus Corporation  
KC Executive Committee  
N.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Agreement Extension for Architect, Engineer, and Construction  
Manager at Risk Services Contract(s)  
O.  
Committee Member Juby motioned to hold this resolution back to the  
Administration Committee meeting on November 15, 2023, Surges seconded.  
ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock explained that the Finance and Purchasing  
Departments would like to add specific language pertaining to names and terms  
of the contract to this resolution. He noted that this agreement comes before the  
Finance Committee approximately four months early. Therefore, moving it back  
to Committee is appropriate. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
KC Administration Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
HELD OVER  
KC Administration Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension with FSI for CMS Facility Management  
Software  
P.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Turf Fertilization/Weed  
Control Services  
Q.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree & Stump Removal  
Services  
R.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree Services  
KC Executive Committee  
S.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for the Purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel  
for the Kane County Division of Transportation, Sheriff’s Department, Building  
Management, City of Aurora, and the Kane County Forest Preserve District- (Bid  
22-045)  
T.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Executive of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between County of  
Kane, Kane County Sheriff, and Policeman’s Benevolent Labor Committee  
(Kane County Sheriff’s Office Civilians’ Unit)  
U.  
Madam Chairman Pierog stated that the Sheriff's budget will be able to cover the  
costs of this contract and no additional costs would come from the County's  
General Fund.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acceptance of the DCEO Tourism Attraction Grant  
KC Executive Committee  
V.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acceptance of the DCEO Travel and Tourism Grant  
KC Executive Committee  
W.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Amending the Kane County Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Policy  
X.  
Madam Chairman Pierog stated this resolution was apart of the Financial Policy  
and aligns with the County's ordinance. This would relieve the reserve fund by  
three months.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Amending The Kane County Financial Policies to Consolidate Four Reserve  
Funds  
Y.  
Madam Chairman Pierog stated this is an excellent idea to show full disclosure  
on what the funds obtain. ASA Ford added that these four funds were  
established by past County Boards. This is all within legal measures.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Revision to the Kane County Financial Policy for Procurement Cards  
Z.  
Committee Member Juby asked why the County Auditor is being added or if a  
system breakdown has forced this change. Auditor Wegman explained that she  
previously had administrative authority to review procurement cards. As time  
progressed, the County had disputes that needed to be resolved. Because she  
is no longer listed as an administrator of the accounts, there was a lot of time  
consumption and scheduling needs through Purchasing in order to receive the  
account reports. Due to this process, a previous dispute took ten months to get  
resolved. Wegman explained that this resolution would make it easier for the  
County to take care of disputes in a more timely matter. Discussion ensued.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Amending the Sick and Personal and Extended Illness Leave Policy to the  
Personnel Policy Handbook  
AA.  
HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated that this resolution does not have a specific  
budget amount associated with it, but any time a resolution speaks on benefit  
amounts that are allocated to employees it must go through the Finance  
Committee for approval.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Adopting Initial Salary Ranges for the Position Classification System  
AB.  
Committee Member Surges motioned to hold this resolution and the next over to  
the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 29, 2023, Juby  
seconded.  
HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated that the State Attorney's Office advised that this  
resolution could not be passed at this time due to a section of the County Code  
2-48. The County Code will be reviewed for a potential amendment. If that  
amendment is approved, these resolutions will be brought forth for a vote.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
HELD OVER  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Adopting a Grade Classification System for Kane County Positions  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
AC.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
HELD OVER  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Renovation of Rooms 240 and 242 of the 3rd Street Courthouse  
AD.  
Madam Chairman Pierog asked what the renovated rooms would be used for.  
ASA Frank explained that the renovations would extend the State's Attorney's  
Office for their growing staff.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for HVAC Maintenance, Repair, Supplies, and  
Equipment  
AE.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for HVAC Maintenance, Repair, Supplies, and  
AF.  
Equipment  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
Approving Payment of Commercial Insurance FY2024 Including Auto, Property,  
General Liability, Law Enforcement, Employment Practices, Public Official  
Liability, Excess Liability and Workers Compensation, and a Service Agreement  
with Presidio Insurance  
AG.  
Committee Member Surges stated that the insurance costs came in at a 5%  
increase from last year's amount. After conversations with the Human Services  
Committee, there could be a potential need for the County to purchase  
additional liability insurance. Currently, the County has the option to purchase an  
extra $5M in liability insurance for $160K per year. He asked the Finance  
Committee if the County should purchase this extra liability insurance. ASA  
Frank stated it all comes down to the Board's risk tolerance and what could be  
needed in the future. If the numbers are not reaching that level of liability, then  
the Board must look at the cost versus the risk. Frank suggested to keep the  
number as low as possible due to the financial constraints of the budget, but if  
the County has the money to purchase the extra amount it would be good to  
have the extra insurance. Presidio Insurance Representative Richard Ryan  
stated the County's largest loss was $13M. In his opinion, he believed the  
County would be safe with the $25M coverage. The Committee decided to  
withhold the additional insurance coverage at this time.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request  
KC Executive Committee  
AH.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
AI.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
AJ.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
Leslie Juby  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Chairman Tepe proceeded back to resolutions one and two of the FY24 Budget.  
10.  
Old Business  
None.  
11.  
Reports Placed On File  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford  
Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
12.  
13.  
14.  
Committee Chairman's Comments  
None.  
Executive Session (if needed)  
None.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
Steve Bruesewitz, 1707 Patricia Lane, St. Charles, stated he had heard that Treasurer  
Lauzen proclaimed to be a financial genius because he earned more interest then  
expected. He shared that inflation affects all of us every year, not just this year. If the  
Board adjusted for inflation since the last time Kane County passed an increase due to  
inflation, the $100 in 2010 would be worth $70 today. He noted that the County is just  
trying to keep up with inflation rates. So far, the County has been lucky with patching  
the budget. Bruesewitc stated that this practice needs to stop. Kane County needs to  
fund their government properly in order to keep up with deferred building maintenance.  
Additionally, employees need to be paid adequate wages. Kane County has had a  
serious problem with keeping employees due to the low pay wages.  
15.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Jarett Sanchez  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 12:29 PM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Recording Secretary