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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, September 3, 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 Cherryl Strathmann  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Board Member Rick Williams  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Dale Berman  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Gripe, Lenert, Penesis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; PIO  
Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock* & staff Lasky*, Kash; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff &  
staff Castro; Auditor Wegman; SAO staff Frank, Hunt*; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo;  
Treasurer Lauzen; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert; KCHD CFO Snowden*; KCAC  
Admin. Youngsteadt*; and members of the press and public including McGuireWoods  
Consulting Representatives Greg Bales*, James Sherwood*, and Kent Gaffney*.  
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 Molina and  
Sanchez attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Chairman Pierog asked Committee Member Lewis to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  
5.  
6.  
Approval of Minutes: August 6, 2025  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Chris Kious  
Public Comment  
Kane County resident, Frank Esposito, referenced page 710 of today's Committee  
agenda packet. He stated that Exhibit A shows a projected deficit of $3,486,518 for the  
FY2026 Budget. On page 713, he explained that the graph depicted an increase in  
expenses from FY2020 to present day. He questioned the reasoning and changes that  
made this occur. Esposito explained that he is part of a group of residents that question  
the budgeting process. He stated that all residents want services for the community  
that they can afford. He explained that he has heard from Democratic and Republican  
residents alike, that it has become too expensive to reside in Kane County. He stated  
that the community group he is a part of has been handing out flyers indicating places  
that citizens can go to get information and make their feelings known. Esposito  
explained that while he was handing out flyers, (Committee Member Surges arrived  
in-person at 9:07 a.m.) two incidences occurred that upset him. The first was being  
accused of being a liar by a resident due to the flyer stating the County would be  
utilizing the 2.9% Consumer Price Index (CPI) to balance the budget. Secondly,  
Esposito explained that a resident on the opposing side approached him with a  
different flyer and asked him if he knew the person that was being depicted. He stated  
that the flyer was for the Three Headed Eagle Group. He explained that this group has  
speakers come before the Board on a monthly basis. He stated that he was told that a  
convicted felon would be speaking at their next meeting.  
Kane County resident, Vicky Davidson, explained that as she has listened to the  
County Board and public speakers. She often hears the need to balance the budget.  
But, there are no talks on how to increase revenue, which lacks common sense. She  
stated that her tax bill that goes to the County is $400. She noted that the additional  
CPI increase of 2.9% would cost her approximately $13.00 per year. She stated that  
residents are up-in-arms about this increase, but she feels it is a lot of hysteria over  
little. She explained that the County Government has not raised taxes since 2013. The  
County has averaged 2.76% in inflation yearly, with a cumulative price increase of 38.7.  
Davidson explained that what a dollar bought in 2013, now requires $1.39 to buy. She  
addressed the public comments made at the Finance Committee meeting admonishing  
the use of Capital Funds to balance the budget, due to the need to maintain the  
facilities and infrastructure. Additionally, she heard comments made by Committee  
members about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help reduce the cost of labor in  
auditing reports, and that the County's tech infrastructure is outdated. Davidson stated  
that under former Chairman Lauzen, the necessary tax increase to cover the County's  
necessities was not done, such as allowing the Information Technologies Department's  
(ITD) Technology to become outdated. Lauzen chose to not keep up facilities, while  
patting himself on the back for not raising taxes. This lack of stewardship by Lauzen  
delayed what needs to be done, which has caused the County to be in bad financial  
shape. Davidson stated that Lauzen was short-sighted and used poor judgment. She  
explained that inflation from 2013 to present requires that revenue measures be taken.  
The County needs to maintain facilities and update the infrastructure.  
Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, encouraged the Committee to listen to the September 2,  
2025 Strategic Plan Subcommittee meeting. He stated that it was an embarrassment.  
He explained that as a County taxpayer, he has witnessed a lack of real leadership. He  
stated that it has been 200 days since the Strategic Plan contract was signed, and the  
County is just now addressing it. He spoke on the obstacles faced when updating the  
County website, such as the background color. Anderson stated that the County has  
been charged $3K thus far for the Strategic Plan. He feels that the County should pay  
the invoice and move on. He stated that the County has a balanced budget crisis to  
address and should be putting their efforts into what matters. Anderson spoke on the  
proposed Attrition Program, hiring freezes, and pay freezes. He stated that Strategic  
Plan consultants would be coming to Kane County for three days to interview 100  
constituents, which equates to 500 hours. He cannot see how the County can have  
consultants come to speak to all stakeholders and Board members for a small amount  
of time and receive the results they need. Anderson spoke on County Board Member  
Bates' confusion on the needs of the citizens. He stated that Kane County citizens want  
the Board to do their job and figure out on how to raise the budget.  
Kane County resident, Jenine Mehr, addressed a troubling pattern in Kane County's  
spending. She explained that the County is facing a massive budget shortfall in  
FY2026. However, the County continues to pay taxpayer dollars on consultant driven  
initiatives that produce very little. Mehr stated that the County has been billed $3K for  
the Strategic Plan process, but has had no tangible output. She noted that the  
Strategic Plan contract could cost the County $127,500. She spoke on the cost, results,  
and poor business practices thus far. As a business owner, she stated that she would  
expect a real return within a month or two. Mehr spoke on the $75K Climate Action  
Plan with paleBluedot, LLC. She stated that this plan was supposed to be a blueprint  
on how to fight climate change, but in practice, the County has seen very little. She  
noted that the County cannot get their money back from the Climate Action Plan  
consultant, but they still have time to cut their losses with the Strategic Plan consultants  
before more money is wasted. She explained that these consultant projects are not  
solutions, but are expensive distractions that spend taxpayer funds, while the County's  
budget problems deepen. Mehr stated that the County's revenue is approximately  
$108M, yet the Board approved budgets of $138M. Economics 101 has said spend  
only what you take in. However, Kane County spends first and tries to find the  
additional revenue later. Mehr stated that the residents of Kane County have provided  
a clear message that they do not want any more taxes. However, residents are still  
responsible for the CPI increases. Mehr stated that taxpayers cannot keep paying for  
the fiscal mismanagement. Instead of consultants, Kane County should have all hands  
on deck for budget cutting, such as offering early retirement, implementing hiring  
freezes, and auditing departments. Kane County cannot afford more consultants or  
more taxes. Leadership should demand fiscal discipline, not reckless spending. Mehr  
stated the County should end wasteful contracts, stop spending taxpayers' money, and  
match spending with revenue.  
Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, explained that the County Board reminds her of the Bob  
Newhart skits where he yells "Stop it!" at his therapy clients as a solution to their  
problems. She stated that these skit reminds her of the Kane County Board. She  
exclaimed, "Stop it!". She explained that the $127K for the Kane County Strategic Plan  
will only collect dust. She listed the agreed upon expenses that have cost the County  
hundreds of thousands of dollars, all while the citizens are saying, "Stop it". Bettag  
spoke on her property tax increase occurring year after year. She noted that County  
citizens pay their fair share in taxes for the County to run efficiently. She stated that the  
Kane County constituents' number one concern is taxes. She urged the Board to stop  
spending. She stated that the County does not have a revenue problem, but a  
spending problem. Bettag explained that the number one asset each County Board  
member should have is financial wisdom and planning. She stated that a County Board  
member's number one job is to balance the budget. She urged the Board to listen to  
their constituents and terminate the Strategic Plan contract.  
Committee Member Gumz requested that the Committee move to agenda item 14B:  
Legislative Update. The Committee provided consensus.  
7.  
Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. She  
reviewed the General Fund - General Account FY2025 to Date - Key Indicators.  
She stated that the FY2025 Amended Budget's revenue was $112.8M, with  
expenses totaling $140.4M. She noted that the County will need to use $27.6M  
in reserves to cover expenses. With less than three months left of the fiscal  
year, she explained that the expected revenue to be $72M, which the County  
has only collected $68M. The expected expenses are $99M. To date, the  
County has expended $92M. With the current spending trend, the County is on  
track to use the budgeted reserve amount of $27M in reserves to pay for  
expenses. Regarding revenue, Hopkinson explained that there are some timing  
issues, especially with the second installment of property taxes. Additionally, the  
Licenses and Permits - Building Inspection Permit revenue is approximately  
$700K under budget. Hopkinson stated that the County's permit fees will be  
increasing on January 1, 2026. Referencing expenses, she explained that  
everything is within range. She stated that the Commodities are above budget  
due to the Sheriff's Adult Correction Facility's food line item. She explained that  
the Contractual Services are under budget. She shared a table depicting the  
accounts within the General Fund - General Account that are under budget,  
such as the Medical/Dental/Hospital Services for the Sheriff's Office and  
Juvenile Board and Care. Hopkinson spoke on the General Fund - General  
Account's Personnel Services' costs. She shared a table depicting the  
differences between where the County should be at this point in the fiscal year  
compared to the actual numbers. She explained that the Sheriff's Office is  
approximately $1.1M under budget. Hopkinson addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
Hopkinson added that at the County Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday,  
September 9, 2025, Baker Tilly's Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Michael  
Malatt, will be presenting the results of the County's FY2024 Audit. Further  
discussion ensued.  
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff clarified that the County's permit activities are just for  
unincorporated areas. He explained that typically building permits are seasonal,  
with a spring and fall rush. He stated that there is not a solid reason as to why  
the permit revenue has decreased at this time. He explained that a few factors  
that could have affected the revenue amount are interest rates or tariffs. He  
stated that the County continues to receive large home and solar project  
permits.  
Committee Member Kious spoke on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)  
throughout the County. Discussion ensued. Chairman Pierog stated that a  
Committee of a Whole meeting could be held to address AI.  
8.  
PIO Update (J. Mann)  
PIO Mann provided an update on the activities of her office. She urged those who have  
not subscribed to Kane County Connects or have not followed the County on social  
media, to do so, to ensure that the County's voice is amplified and the work being done  
is shared. Mann reviewed the numerous outreach and engagement events held  
throughout the County, such as the Red Cross Blood Drive. She stated that she has  
continued to work with the Strategic Planning Committee and the Judicial Partners  
Committee to prepare for the next Kane County Communicators' meeting. Additionally,  
she recently convened a meeting to define ways on how to improve the accessibility of  
the County's Government Campus. Mann spoke on the recent media releases she  
helped the Kane County Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management  
with. She highlighted the upcoming events, such as the Annual Recycling Event and  
the Rabies and Micro-chipping Clinic. She provided a special shout-out to Kane County  
Animal Control (KCAC) Administrative Assistant, Tecla Metzel. Mann explained that  
Metzel is the creative force behind the Kane County Connect's Pet of the Week  
feature, which have led to countless pet adoptions.  
Chairman Pierog reminded the Committee that if they wish to conduct a press release  
or public presentation to contact PIO Mann for her assistance in drafting  
letters/speeches and/or taking pictures. She would like members to keep Mann aware  
of the activities occurring in their districts. Additionally, Pierog requested that everyone  
work with the State's Attorney's Office before presenting anything to the public. Mann  
addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.  
9.  
Old Business  
Committee Member Juby stated that at the last Executive Committee, members  
identified four deliverables for the FY2026 Budget. However, these were not presented  
today. She explained that the Committee requested information on personnel and  
staffing, a work chart, information on Strategic Plan, and for the Lobbyist contract to be  
signed. She stated that the FY2026 proposed budget is dependent on the information  
on personnel and staffing and the Strategic Plan, and the work chart, but these have  
not been shared with the Committee. Pierog stated that necessary conversations need  
to be had with the proper staff before a presentation can be provided to the Executive  
Committee. She noted that the County Board's proposed FY2026 Budget will be  
presented once this information is collected. Much discussion ensued on the Strategic  
Plan Subcommittee.  
Chairman Pierog stated that a resolution could be drafted to rescind the Strategic Plan  
contract to be included on the September 9, 2025 County Board Meeting agenda.  
10.  
New Business  
Committee Member Surges explained that he has received several Freedom of  
Information Act (FOIA) requests. He shared his confusion on how to proceed forward  
with addressing the FOIAs.  
Chairman Pierog suggested all County Board members that receive a FOIA request to  
consult with State's Attorney's Office's (SAO) Chief of Civil, John Frank, due to the  
uniqueness of each one.  
SAO' Chief of Civil explained that all political FOIAs are forwarded to the SAO for  
review to ensure each request is being properly responded to and that all necessary  
information is redacted. He explained that when these types of FOIAs are submitted, to  
immediately notify the SAO's Civil Division, which will ensure that the Information  
Technologies Department (ITD) pull related emails and/or other corresponding  
documents for County Board members. He noted that each member will be responsible  
to search their personal emails, texts, and/or other correspondences that relate to  
County business. Lastly, he stated that not all files are going to be released to the FOIA  
requestor. He stated that all corresponding items need to be submitted to the SAO for  
legal review. Frank spoke on Assistant State's Attorney, Caitlin Vargas' expertise  
related to FOIA.  
11.  
Preliminary County Board Agenda:  
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------  
Chairman Pierog moved to the Finance Committee's Consent Agenda items.  
Administration  
The Committee took a quick recess at 10:45 a.m.  
The Committee reconvened at 10:57 a.m.  
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 Cherryl Strathmann  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Board Member Rick Williams  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Dale Berman  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Authorizing Purchase of First Aid, Emergency Medical, and Athletic Trainer  
A.  
Supplies and Equipment with AED Service America (PF Wellness Consultants)  
for the Building Management Department (Contract# 704-23)  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Michelle Gumz  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Updated Capital Projects from the Capital Fund  
County Board  
B.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Building Management Department to Purchase Furniture,  
Installation, and Related Services for the Development Department with the  
HON Company, LLC (Contract# R240117)  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Purchase of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies,  
Equipment, and Related Products and Services from Grainger for the Building  
Management Department (Contract# R240808)  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for the Mill Creek SSA Holiday Lights & Décor  
Services with It’s a Wonderful Light (BID# 22-029)  
E.  
Committee Member Kious motioned to move the following three resolutions  
forward, Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Funds from the Mill Creek SSA Budget for the Mill Creek  
SSA Landscape Maintenance Services Program (Tree Related Services) with  
Langton Group (BID# 24-025-TK)  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Funds from the Mill Creek SSA Budget for Trades, Labor,  
Materials, and Related Services for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal with  
Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for the Mill Creek Special Service Area (TIPS  
Contract# 23010402)  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Agriculture  
Approving an Amendment to the Deed of Agricultural Conservation Easement  
A.  
for the Evans Farm through the Kane County Farmland Protection Program  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Amendment to the Deed of Agricultural Conservation Easement  
for the Peterson Farm through the Kane County Farmland Protection Program  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
County Development  
Expansion of a Cable Television Franchise Agreement by and Between the  
County of Kane and Comcast of Northern Illinois, Inc. to Include the Township of  
Hampshire  
A.  
Chairman Pierog asked if this Resolution relates to the State Bill that was  
passed to allow the extension of WiFi through the County's network. Committee  
Member Williams explained that this Resolution would expand the County's  
franchise agreement to cover unincorporated areas that do not have cable  
services.  
Committee Member Bates questioned if this would include Broadband, or is it  
strictly for television. Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated that this franchise agreement  
with Comcast is for cable television. He explained that customers can elect to  
receive cable services through this Comcast franchise agreement, which raises  
revenue for the County. Additionally, this resolution will benefit households  
because they will have the same infrastructure that is capable of delivering high  
speed internet and phone services. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Mavis Bates  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Housing  
Development Authority to Utilize Funding From the Emergency Rental  
Assistance Program  
B.  
Committee Member Williams stated that a requested amendment was handed  
out to Committee Members by Dev. Dir. VanKerhoff to all Committee Members.  
He requested a motion to move this Resolution forward as amended to reflect  
the changes referenced in the hand-out. Committee Member Kious motioned to  
move the Resolution forward as amended, Strathmann seconded. Motion  
carried unanimously by roll call vote. (Committee Member Williams left at 11:13  
a.m.)  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Finance  
Amending the Kane County Financial Policies Regarding Investment Policy  
County Board  
A.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Approving July 2025 Claims Paid  
County Board  
B.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Michael Linder  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Expense Budget Amount to be Used for the 2026 General Fund  
General Account Budget  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois,  
Department of Human Services - Juvenile Justice Council Grant  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michael Linder  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Montgomery County for  
Juvenile Detention Services  
E.  
County Board Member Lenert requested a motion and second to move Finance  
agenda items E, F, and H forward together.  
SAO Chief of Civil Frank explained that a resolution was passed that stated all  
contracts be reviewed by the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) before they are  
voted upon by the County Board. Unfortunately, this has not been followed. He  
explained that he has been trying to work with Department Heads and Elected  
Officials to receive all contracts. However, since this is not being followed, Frank  
explained he will be requesting that all contracts that have not been reviewed be  
pulled from the Consent Agenda and placed Off Consent for the SAO's review.  
Frank requested that Finance agenda items E through I be pulled from the  
Consent Agenda and be placed Off Consent of the County Board agenda.  
Committee Member Bates motioned to remove Resolutions E through I, forward,  
and be placed Off Consent on the County Board meeting agenda, Roth  
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mason County for Juvenile  
Detention Services  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Shelby County for Juvenile  
Detention Services  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County for Juvenile  
Detention Services  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Food Services Contract Extension for the Juvenile Justice Center  
County Board  
I.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Opioid Response Community Implementation Projects  
County Board  
J.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Deborah Allan  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, 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:  
Dale Berman  
ABSENT:  
The Committee moved to the On Consent Administration agenda items.  
Public Health  
Authorizing Amendment to the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation,  
Enhancing Children’s Mental Health through Family-run Organizations Grant  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Chairman Pierog recognized all the volunteers throughout Kane County.  
Public Service  
Authorizing the Placement of a Marker in Memory of John R. Carr, Retired  
Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission  
A.  
Chairman Pierog inquired about the location of the marker. Committee Member  
Sanchez stated it would be located at the Kane County Government's Center's  
Veteran Memorial.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Transportation  
Approving Purchase of One (1) 2025 3.25 Cubic Yard Articulating Wheel Loader  
for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Michael Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
County Board  
B.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract for Maintenance Services with Meade, Inc. of Willowbrook,  
Illinois for 2026, 2027 & 2028 Electrical Maintenance Contract, Kane County  
Section No. 26-00000-01-GM  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Michael Baker International,  
Inc. of Chicago, Illinois for the 2020 Structural Services Project, Kane County  
Section No. 19-00523-00-BR  
D.  
Committee Member Kious motioned to move Resolutions D through G forward  
together, Gumz seconded.  
Committee Member Bates inquired if any of these extensions require a re-bid of  
the project. Committee Member Tepe stated that this are simply extensions of  
time. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Michelle Gumz  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving Amendment No. 2 To the Agreement with Alfred Benesch &  
Company of Chicago, Illinois for Phase III Construction Engineering Services for  
Longmeadow Parkway C-2, Kane County Section No. 18-00215-21-BR  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with V3 Companies, LTD. of  
Woodridge, Illinois for Phase III Construction Engineering Services for the Bliss  
Road, Main Street Road, Fabyan Parkway Intersection Improvement, Kane  
County Section No. 14-00288-01-PV  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for Randall Road at Hopps Road  
Intersection and CNRR Grade Separation Improvement Project, Kane County  
Section No. 19-00511-00-CH  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Amending Resolution 25-066 - Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for  
Randall Road at Big Timber Road Intersection Improvement Project, Kane  
County Section No. 19-00369-01-CH  
H.  
Chairman Pierog stated that this Resolution is related to the continued  
acquisition of property.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Clifford Surges  
Cherryl Strathmann  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving Acquisition of Real Property for Dauberman Road Extension, Parcel  
No. 1N20009, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR  
I.  
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that some of the land acquisitions that are  
accomplished are done with the assistance of the Illinois Department of  
Transportation (IDOT). With regards to this acquisition, he stated that it was  
acquired through the Quick Take process. He explained that there was a  
preliminary judgment where the County needed to pay the amount for the land  
acquisition. In the final judgment, there was an additional amount the County  
needed to pay. He noted that these payments are all part of the Land Acquisition  
process.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
TO:  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
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  
Michelle Gumz  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
Anita Lewis  
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
Appreciation and Acceptance of Artwork Donation  
B.  
Chairman Pierog stated that the artwork is a depiction of Kane County bridges  
that is being donated by the Elgin History Museum. She noted that she is  
seeking the appropriate location where the artwork could be displayed for the  
public. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Deborah Allan  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III  
Construction for Randall Road at Illinois Route 72 Intersection Improvement,  
Kane County Section No. 19-00514-00-WR  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Clifford Surges  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Committee Member Surges stated that on Route 72, just west of Randall Road, West  
Dundee widened the street for an apartment complex. He mentioned that there has  
been numerous accidents in this location over the past three weeks. He expressed his  
confusion as to why this is occurring. He provided details on one of the recent  
accidents.  
Confirming Subrecipients for Housing Stabilization Services Using Emergency  
Rental Assistance Program 2 Funds  
D.  
SAO Chief of Civil Frank stated that Off Consent agenda items D and E came  
straight to the Executive Committee without the review of the State's Attorney's  
Office's Civil Division. He requested that these resolutions move forward and be  
placed Off Consent on the County Board meeting agenda. Chairman Pierog  
recommended that a checklist be drafted to ensure all contacts are being  
approved by the SAO. Discussion ensued.  
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff explained that these two resolutions are time sensitive  
due to September being the last month the County can obligate funds to sub  
recipients for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. He stated that within  
the Resolution's attachment, there are five organizations that the County Board  
already has agreements with or have used for housing stabilization and  
counseling services. The County has been working with these organizations to  
make sure all money allocated is spent. VanKerkhoff stated that this resolution  
would authorize Chairman Pierog or himself to execute amendments to the  
existing agreements to reflect additional amounts these organizations may be  
able to use.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acceptance of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act  
Supplemental State Grant Funds and Related Contract Amendments for  
Program Year 2025  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Anita Lewis  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Kane County Proclaims September 2025 as National Preparedness Month  
F.  
Committee Ex-Officio motioned to move the following four proclamations  
forward, Gumz seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness  
Month in Kane County  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Kane County Recognizes National Recovery Month and International Overdose  
Awareness Day in 2025  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
Proclamation Commemorating “Constitution and Citizenship Day” and  
“Constitution Week” 2025 in Kane County, Illinois  
I.  
Committee Ex-Officio Roth stated he placed a flyer in County Board members'  
mailboxes regarding Constitution Day. He explained that the flyer highlights  
several events hosted by AM Vets. He stated that the last event is occurring on  
September 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum. He  
challenged all Board Members to come out and try to beat the winning team  
from last year.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Michelle Gumz  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
12.  
Executive Session  
The Committee took a brief recess before entering Executive Session at 11:43 a.m.  
The Committee returned at 11:48 a.m.  
The Executive Committee entered into Executive Session at 11:48 a.m. to discuss  
pending, probable, and/or imminent litigation and the appointment, employment,  
compensation, discipline, performance, and/or the dismissal of specific employee(s) on  
a motion made by Bates, Roth seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and  
Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, and Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
A.  
B.  
Pending, Probable, and/or Imminent Litigation  
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, and/or  
Dismissal of Specific Employee(s)  
13.  
Open Session  
The Committee returned to Open Session at 12:35 p.m. on a motion made by Bates,  
Gumz seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Authorizing IMRF Benefit Protection Leave And Resolution Of Claim (Case No.  
25 CV 06430)  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
Mavis Bates  
14.  
Committee Reports  
A.  
Madam Chairman's Comments  
Chairman Pierog stated there has been numerous comments brought to her attention  
pertaining to Public Comment being located after proclamations on the County Board  
agenda moving forward. Discussion ensued.  
SAO Chief of Civil Frank explained that he is okay with moving Public Comment after  
proclamations are heard. However, if there is any public comments on a specific  
proclamation that these need to be heard before they are presented. Further  
discussion ensued.  
B.  
Legislative Update  
McGuireWoods Senior President, Greg Bales, provided the Federal Legislative Update.  
He stated that Congress, both the House of Representatives and Senate, has returned  
to Washington D.C. from the August 2025 recess. Congress will continue to finish the  
annual budget by September 30, 2025. Bales stated that the Senate has passed eight  
of their nine appropriation bills. The House has passed nine out of twelve. Additionally,  
the Senate moved forward three bills to the full chamber, and the House forwarded  
two. Bales stated that the major question in Congress is if the budget will be completed  
by the end of FY2025. He explained that the House and the Senate appropriators are  
trying to buy time to finish the 12 appropriation bills. He spoke on the historic trends of  
Congress passing the appropriation bills, such as passing them individually, in an  
omnibus package, minibus package, or chronobus package, which is a hybrid of a  
continuing resolution. Regarding Kane County, McGuireWoods has been tracking three  
different earmarks that have been secured through members, such as funding for the  
State's Attorney's Office and Forensic Lab. Bales explained that if these appropriation  
bills are passed by September 30, the funding will go through. However, if a continuing  
resolution is passed, these items will be put on pause until a budget is passed. Bales  
explained some items impacted by the negotiations are rescission packages, which are  
claw backs of already appropriated funds by previous administrations. He noted that  
this is a large separation of powers fight between the White House and Congress. He  
stated what the County should be aware of is the Executive Order of grant making  
which was released in August 2025. He explained that this Order gives more authority  
to the political appointees of the agencies. He added that this would take authority from  
the agency's staff and give it to the White House, as the opinion of some. He noted that  
this may impact grants that the County submits.  
McGuireWoods Senior Vice President, James Sherwood, provided the State  
Legislative Update. He stated that the State is focused on the Veto Session, where the  
Legislator will reconvene for two weeks starting on October 14, 2025. He explained that  
there was a hectic end to the Spring Session, in which a Transit passed out of the  
Senate. He stated that Kane County and many of the other collar counties have  
significant concerns with the governance structure contained in the Senate version that  
passed. One major concern of this Transit Bill is that it would potentially allow Cook  
County and Chicago to act unilaterally without any input from the collar counties.  
Currently, the Transit Bill has not passed through the House. It has been said, that  
there will not be enough votes to pass the Senate's version of the Transit Bill through  
the House. Therefore, there have been discussions on what needs to be changed  
within the Bill in order for it to pass both chambers. Sherwood stated that two different  
things have occurred over the summer that have lessened the pressure off the timing  
of passing the Transit Bill. First, an additional $150M of State Sales Tax has been  
collected this year from online purchases, and is expected to collect $225M next year  
for Transit. Sherwood noted that the Transit fiscal cliff is approximately $770M.  
Secondly, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) shifted about $74M over to the Chicago  
Transit Authority (CTA). Sherwood stated that these are short-term fixes as the State  
looks into passing a Transit Bill next year. He explained that this will be a difficult vote  
for members because of the massive amounts of revenue that will be contained in the  
package and large tax increases on constituents. Sherwood stated that the Legislative  
Committee will be meeting with Leader Delgado on Monday, September 8, 2025, to  
outline Kane County's concerns with governance. Additionally, the County has sent out  
a letter of opposition to the Kane County Legislative Delegation earlier this week,  
making it clear that Kane County has remaining concerns, specifically on the  
governance side. Sherwood spoke on the potential tax increases and additional taxes  
that are included in the Transit Bill. He stated that the House should not be entirely  
focused on revenue, and should make changes to the bill regarding governance.  
Lastly, Sherwood stated that an energy bill is being tracked through the Veto Session.  
He explained that discussions were had on Energy last spring. However, a large  
omnibus package did not pass. The primary concern of the bill was that there were  
further restrictions on local governance in terms of zoning control over renewable  
projects. Legislators are focused on drafting a narrowing tailored bill that would focus  
on battery storage, energy efficiency, and various ways the State can act to offset the  
expiration of the federal tax cuts.  
Bales introduced McGuireWoods State Government Relations Senior Vice President,  
Kent Gaffney. Gaffney provided a brief professional background.  
Committee Member Gumz spoke on the County's opposition on the Transit Bill, such  
as it being a money and land grab, and the governance structure. She requested the  
Committee's consensus in order to continue to fight these issues. The Committee  
provided consensus.  
The McGuireWoods Consulting Team addressed questions and comments from the  
Committee. Much discussion ensued.  
The Committee moved to agenda item 7A: Monthly Financial Reports.  
Later on in the meeting, Committee Member Gumz notified the Committee that Mr.  
Mossos is no longer with McGuireWoods. Additionally, she spoke on the obstacles  
faced by the County with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Merger. She reflected on  
the effects this merger would have on all collar counties, if passed.  
C.  
All Other Committees  
Committee Member Kious stated that all County Board members should have received  
an e-mail from BLD Dir. Harris that contained the Kane County Building Management  
Department's (BLD) monthly brief. Additionally, Kious explained that the BLD is making  
headway on the Kane County Health Department's Elgin location. He noted that the  
building will have air conditioning by October 1, 2025.  
Committee Member Surges stated that the Human Services Committee will be  
discussing legislation extending family leave for fathers. He mentioned that he has  
asked HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo if this would be a financial null matter, in which he was  
ensured that is was. Discussion ensued.  
Lastly, Surges stated that Chairman Pierog has scheduled a State of the County  
Address. He inquired about the subject content this address would consist of.  
Chairman Pierog stated that she will highlight the County's accomplishments and will  
be addressing economics. She explained that the County has very little debt and that  
the County's Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) is fully funded. She mentioned  
that the County has a revenue problem due to growth and she hopes to address this  
accordingly. She stated that the State of the County Address will be held on Tuesday,  
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.  
Discussion ensued.  
15.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Clifford Surges  
Michael Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 12:51 PM.  
Savannah Zgobica  
Sr. Recording Secretary