Government Center

719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A

Geneva, IL 60134

Kane County

County Board

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

9:45 AM

County Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

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

Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 on September 12,

2023.

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:58 AM.

ROLL CALL

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Ron Ford

PRESENT:

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Bill Tarver

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member David Young

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Gary Daugherty

REMOTE:

ABSENT:

Board Member Michael Linder

Also Present: Chf. Dpty. Clerk Weilandt; Finance Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; KDOT Dir.

Schoedel & staff Rickert, Public Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson; Auditor Wegman;

Development Dir. VanKerkhoff; State's Atty. Mosser & ASA Frank, Spcl. ASA,

Workmen's Comp. Atty. Collison*; Shepro Environ. & Water Resources Dir. Wollnik;

Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt*; ITD Exec. Dir. & Bldg. Management Exec. Dir.

Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters, and members of the press & public.

REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS

Madam Chair asked for consensus to allow Board Member Daugherty to attend today's

meeting by remote attendance. No objections voiced.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Madam Chair invited Board Member Kenyon to lead the assembly in the Pledge of

Allegiance. Spcl. ASA Shepro said the invocation. Madam Chair asked for a moment

of silence for those first responders, family and friends who were involved or gave their

lives in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 8, 2023

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Mavis Bates

Monica Silva

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

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

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

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

Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick

Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items)

Madam Chair invited the public to speak on agenda items.

Roxanne Shilka expressed her concern about the county raising taxes while in a poor

economy. The people suffer. The best way to help people is during a growing

economy. If the board is concerned about Kane County, she stated the board should

always be reluctant to raise taxes or the tax rate. Adding in new revenue locks in a

higher rate of spending. The public demanded fiscal responsibility with its money.

Brian Anderson, from Sugar Grove thank the board for the invocation. He also asked

the board to be good stewards of the public's money. He supported Resolution

#23-376, for the H.R. recruitment packet being written, relaying his own experience at

the Elections department, where the elections department could not provide a job

description for the position of County Board member. As to Resolution #23-360, he

encouraged that a referendum go before the public regarding the CPI.

Debbie Kanarowski, opposed the 5% tax increase ($2.8M Dollars) the county board

was seeking, when gas, food, and housing were at their highest; citizens were leaving

the State of Illinois. Furthermore, she stated the Treasurer's Office made $10.0M

Dollars above the projected budget amount and to request an increase to the citizens

was appalling. She asked the board to cut its expenses and live within its budget

rather than increase the public's property taxes. The citizens elected their

representatives to be good stewards of their money.

Michelle Bettag, a St. Charles resident, generally discussed the overall stress that the

public seemed to be experiencing while the atmosphere in the board room appeared to

be Utopia. She expressed her opposition to the tax increase because the public were

suffering with their own budgets, and the economy was suffering. However, she

appreciated the new movement in the country where local government was being paid

attention.

Howard Miller, a member of the United Gun Violence Prevention (Northern Illinois

Chapter) and a board member for the Central Kane County League of Women Voters,

spoke to the irony of the board supporting legislation to create a safe gun storage law

(Ethan's Law) when the month of September is recognized as Suicide Prevention

Month and today, is recognized as Firearms Prevention Day. He provided research on

the reduction of suicides when guns are safely stored. He thanked the board for

addressing the life-saving opportunity and asked the board to adopt the proposal

unanimously.

Kim Sieber, a Geneva resident, appreciated the invocation at the meeting and

questioned how many board members were using wisdom to make their decisions.

She did not support the board's proposal to increase property taxes and recommended

that the board cut its county's budget and not be wasteful.

Frank Esposito, from White Oak Circle, recalled at the last meeting a request was

made for staff to present a zero-based budget as well as a report on the actual

percentage rate increase that was being proposed. It sounded like that report would be

presented to the board in the near future. If so, he asked if the public could receive a

copy of that report.

Jonathan Gripe, a St. Charles resident, reminded the board that when elected officials

make decisions, they should be constantly asking for input from constituents. He

proceeded to review the responses he received from friends, colleagues, neighbors

etc. regarding county government, and the fact that many have no understanding of it

nor were any aware of the county's proposal to increase property taxes. He asked the

board to spend less and not more.

Joyce Courtney, a local realtor/broker voiced her opposition to the proposal to raise

property taxes by 5%. She relayed that while it sounded nominal, the board had to

consider other factors, such as the 41% rate of her clients moving out of state during

the past 3 years, due to high taxes, as compared to 20% years ago.

Public Comments placed on File

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Mo Iqbal

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

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

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

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

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

Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick

Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Madam Chairman's Comments

For the public's benefit, Madam Chair shared a number of charts that reflected how the

county is broken up by land use acres, the source of the county's property tax revenue,

and how property tax is distributed. She asked the board to consider how it can

address some of the open land and whether it wants to put some of it on the tax rolls,

or, find another creative way to make it more equal and not burden the citizens.

Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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TMP-23-1250

Board member Tarver read a proclamation proclaiming the month of September

2023 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Kane County. A plaque was

presented to Suicide Prevention Services of America, recognizing them for their

25 years of service in Kane County.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Clifford Surges

SECONDER:

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

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

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

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

Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick

Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

Discussion

The board shared comments about mental health and suicides, open dialog with the

assembly, and continuing the open communication in the future.

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Ordinance

Zoning Petitions

Petition # 4612 Petitioner: 39W180 Highland Avenue, LLC

TMP-23-976

Development Committee Chairman Ford explained the petition was approved by

the county's Zoning Board with 14 stipulations. A brief review of those

stipulations followed. Madam Chair invited public comment.

Krista Wiesepaper, President of the Wildwood Valley Homeowner's Association,

shared her and her community's (Wildwood West, Highland Woods and

surrounding residents) opposition to this petition. (Iqbal steps away 11:06 AM.)

She referred to slides of the existing site, emphasizing the residents did not want

the expansion in their community. The petitioner did send out the required

notification letter to neighbors but it was very misleading. She asked the board

to oppose the expansion (Sanchez leaves at 11:07 AM) and further pointed out

the petitioner's contradicting statements made at prior meetings. (Iqbal returns

11:10 AM)

Cynthia Schif, from Wildwood West, Elgin, voiced her opposition to the

expansion in their peaceful residential neighborhood, due to unsightly

mechanical parts left on the roadway, trucks being parked on the street, and the

many signed petitions against the expansion. She reminded the board that it

represents its constituents according to its own articles. She referred to the

county's 2040 Plan and its goals, which the expansion did not adhere to. The

area was residential. She appreciated those members who did reach out to the

residents.

Margaret Avampato, a resident on Cheyenne Court and adjacent to the wetland,

referenced her neighbors' signed emails, letters and signed petitions from

residents who opposed the expansion with serious concerns. She stated in

2012 the county's Department of Transportation opposed such a business in the

area due to the roads not being able to support the truck traffic. The roads are

narrow, heavily used by residents who walk to the forest preserve, and have no

sidewalks. Ms. Avampato summarized the negative impacts of trucks idling,

their impact on respiratory issues, and their impact on nearby young families.

(Molina steps away 11:15 AM) She stated she will not be able to enjoy her

backyard and asked the board to not support the petition.

Michelle Hubicki, voiced her opposition to the expansion and explained the

owner of the property was an LLC with Vladimir Pakhnyuk as a renter. She

shared that while she favored the business, it should not be located in such a

quiet neighborhood. With the trucks coming in, it was difficult to enter and exit

the neighborhood. She suggested the business move to other site, stating the

county's 2040 Plan supports neighborhoods.

Petitioner, Carl Kubiak, relayed the business area on Coombs Road and

Highland Avenue was zoned for business since the 1950s and the empty lot

they wanted for the expansion was a dumping ground a former brick company.

He planned to clean up the area. Trains traveled the area 4 times a day with no

complaints. Mr. Kubiak stated the property was zoned B-3 prior to the nearby

homes being built and the owners knew that prior to moving to the area. Other

vehicle/mechanical business were referenced in the area. Truckers are told to

use Highland Avenue but he cannot control the truckers using Coombs Road.

The business is a repair facility for trucks/trailers and when parts are ordered the

trucks have to remain until the parts show up. Mr. Kubiak relayed the current

business has been at the location for a year and a half with no complaints and

now that the business wants to expand there are issues arising. The business

averages about 5 trucks/day. Mr. Kubiak reviewed an overhead map of the site

and offered to do anything to mediate any concerns

For the record, Board member Strathmann clarified that an infusion kitchen was

going into the neighborhood; not a (marijuana) dispensary.

Development Director VanKerkhoff reviewed the latest version of the site plan

for the site, which reflected the additional screening to be installed by the

petitioner/owner, due to neighbor concerns.

Environmental & Water Resources Dir. Wollnik, acknowledged the many

stipulations on the petition and offered to answer questions about the

stipulations.

Member Ford acknowledged the concerns of the residents and also pointed out

the fact that many environmental requirements had to be met by the petitioner.

Dialog followed that if the board approved the petition it became a regulatory

issue; whereas, if not, the county had no control in enforcing the requirements.

Wollnik clarified accordingly. Board members shared their concerns about this

petition with some members stating they visited the site.

Mr. Vladimir Pakhnyuk, business owner, spoke about another truck operation he

owned in Huntley and the differences between the two locations. He intends to

improve this site, if approved. The new space will allow him to operate in a

clean space with less chaos. In his defense, Mr. Pakhnyuk explained that other

nearby businesses are part of the problem, not just his own business. (Tarver

steps away at 11:54 AM.)

Board members shared their opposition to the proposal and the public due to

concerns of public safety, wetlands, resale of homes, air/light pollution, idling of

engines and more traffic. (Tarver returns 11:56 AM) Notes the residents' are

concerned about the expansion. Young asked fellow board members to

oppose the petition.

Motion by Gumz, second by Kious to call the question. Roll call:

Aye: Bates, Daugherty, Gumz, Lenert, Lewis, Roth, Surges, Tarver,

Williams

Nay: Allan, Berman, Davoust, Ford, Iqbal, Juby, Kenyon, Kious, Molina,

Sanchez*, Silva, Strathmann, Tepe, Young

Absent: Linder

MOTION FAILED. VOTE: 9-14 (Discussion continued.)

Further points were made that code enforcement of the area did not take place

until recently and that a certain groundwater recharging area was near the site,

causing alarm for pollution. Also, the land was more valuable, too much

wetland existed, and the site would be better suited for a business that connects

to the residential area. Ford suggested in the future to use a mechanism to help

businesses relocate within the county.

The roll was called on the original motion:

RESULT:

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Ron Ford

MOVER:

Clifford Surges

SECONDER:

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

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

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

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

Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David

Young

NAY:

Rick Williams

Michael Linder

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

New Business

None.

Appointments

Committee Updates

Administration Committee Chair Kious reminded the board to fill out the Master Plan

survey.

(The board took a 10 minute break at 12:21 PM. and then reconvened at 12:38 PM.)

Upon reconvening, attendance was taken:

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Ron Ford

PRESENT:

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Bill Tarver

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member David Young

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Michael Linder

REMOTE:

ABSENT:

Resolutions/Ordinances

Madam Chair asked if anyone would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda.

Member Gumz removed Resolution No. 23-362; Member Daugherty removed

Resolution No. 23-350; and Member Surges removed Resolution Nos. 23-360 and

23-377. Madam Chair asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the

exception of Resolution Nos. 23-350, 23-360, 23-362, and 23-377.

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

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

for Invoice from Submittable Holdings, Inc. for Web Based Grant

Management Portal Hosting Services Rendered from 9/29/2023

to 9/28/2024

23-351

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to

Fund the Court Training Project for the Kane County Circuit

Clerk’s Office

23-352

23-353

23-354

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to

Fund Zoom Web Conferencing Services for the Kane County

Information Technologies Department

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to

Fund a Livestock Market Assessment for the Kane County

Development and Community Services Department

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to

Fund Forest Preserve Zoom Web Conferencing Services for the

Kane County Forest Preserve Information Technologies

Department

23-355

23-356

Authorizing the Use of Revenue Recoupment Funds Under the

American Rescue Plan Act for the Countywide Water Monitoring

Network Project and the Water Sustainability Mapping Project for

the Kane County Department of Environmental and Water

Resources

Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to

Hire Two Staff Members for the American Rescue Plan Program

and Fund Associated Expenses

23-357

23-358

Approving Purchase of Eight (8) GMC and Four (4) Chevy 2022

½ Ton Pickup Trucks for the Kane County Division of

Transportation

Changing the Name of Part of Bliss Road to “Old Bliss Road”

Approving the 2024 Monthly Health and Dental Contributions

23-359

23-361

23-363

Authorizing an Agreement for the Construction of an Accessible

Ramp at the Kane County Sheriff’s Office

Approving July 2023 Claims Paid

23-364

23-365

Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for Desktop Support Analyst II

and Systems Administrator Lead for the Information

Technologies Department - Public Safety Sales Tax

Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Laserfiche Licenses and a

Budget Adjustment from the Riverboat Fund 390

23-366

Authorizing the Extension for the Office Supply Contract

Authorizing Renewal of Contract for Toner Cartridges

Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Concrete Services

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Whiteside

County for Juvenile Detention Services

Authorizing the Replacement of the Chillers at the Judicial

Center

Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Technology Products

and Services

Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase a 2023

Ford Escape Active for Building Management

Kane County Rabies Registration Fees

Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher

Reimbursement Request

23-375

Adopting a Recruitment Policy to the Personnel Policy Handbook

23-376

23-378

Authorizing Personnel Hiring to Increase Behavioral Health,

Community Health and Environmental Health Services

Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Metopio Approved by

Resolution 23-291

23-379

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

23-380

23-381

Approving a Contract for Construction with A.C. Pavement

Striping Co. of Elgin, Illinois for Allen Road Chip Seal

Improvement, Kane County Section No. 23-00000-06-GM

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

Approving Invoice from Ernst & Young LLP for Professional

Services Related to the ARPA Program Rendered from May 1,

2023 to May 31, 2023

23-350

Board comments included the need to reduce the use of Ernst & Young (E&Y),

to reduce costs. However, it was mentioned the ARPA Committee will be hiring

two employees which should reduce the E&Y rate. It was noted by Member

Bates the reason E&Y was hired initially was because the American Rescue

Plan Act was very complicated and the county needed to be protected from any

misuse of funds.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Gary Daugherty

SECONDER:

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

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

Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez,

Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver,

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, and Mo Iqbal

Michael Linder

NAY:

ABSENT:

Directing the Use of the Consumer Price Index Increase in the

County Budget Process as Addressed in the Kane County Board

Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Policy

23-360

Opposition to this resolution was voiced as well as clarification that this was not

a tax increase but a request to provide the finance director with a percentage

rate for the budget (to balance the budget). Further explanation followed.

Finance Director Kathy Hopkinson explained the county's newly approved

budget policy and its affect on the 2024 budget. As it stands currently, she

reported that without any cost of living increases, without any union wage

increases, and without the equity adjustment, the General Fund expenses

exceed new revenue by about a $5 to $6 Million Dollar shortfall. Because the

board has, in the past, dipped into its savings to balance the budget, Hopkinson

asked the board to review, in the future, the existing revenue streams that are

coming into the county that are going into other funds.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

David Young

SECONDER:

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

Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Myrna

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

Strathmann, Bill Tarver, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges, Rick

Williams, and David Young

NAY:

Michael Linder

Mark Davoust

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Amending Ordinance 23-77 and Section 2-47 of the Kane

County Code to Allow for Remote Attendance at Meetings

23-362

Spcl. ASA Shepro reminded the board that Ordinance 23-362 was a first

reading of the ordinance because the State had revised its statute to include a

family emergency exception to the Remote Attendance. After its first reading

today, the ordinance would go directly to the October 10, 2023 County Board

meeting. A motion was entertained to advance Ordinance 23-262 to the

October 10, 2023 County Board meeting for a second reading.

County Board

RESULT:

SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE

County Board

Michelle Gumz

Gary Daugherty

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,

Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,

Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

Mark Davoust

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Supporting the Implementation of Ethan’s Law

23-377

Pros and cons of the legislation followed by various board members. It was

noted the board would be supporting the legislation for Ethan's law.

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michelle Gumz

Clifford Surges

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,

Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,

Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford

Surges, Bill Tarver, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

David Young

Michael Linder

Rick Williams

Mark Davoust

NAY:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

AWAY:

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Madam Chair entertained a motion to go into closed session to discuss the settlement

of claims, pending, eminent and/or probable litigation, and personnel. The board

entered closed session at 1:36 PM.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Vern Tepe

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,

Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,

Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, Rick

Williams, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Mark Davoust, Jarett Sanchez, and Clifford Surges

Settlement of Claims

Pending, Imminent, and/or Probable Litigation

Personnel

10.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE

Chris Kious

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Roll Call in Open Session

The board returned to open session at 2:42 PM. Roll call followed and a quorum was

established.

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Ron Ford

PRESENT:

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Bill Tarver

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member David Young

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

REMOTE:

Board Member Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Rick Williams

Appointing Director of the County Emergency Management

Agency

23-382

The new County of Emergency Management Director, Scott Buziecki, introduced

himself and thanked the board for his appointment.

RESULT:

MOVER:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michelle Gumz

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

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

Gumz, Leslie Juby, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,

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

Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Jarett

Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and Rick Williams

Vote on Settlement Approval in Case 17WC031599

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

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

Gumz, Leslie Juby, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis,

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

Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Jarett

Sanchez, Clifford Surges, and Rick Williams

Vote on Settlement Approval in Case 22WC011885

(Allan returns remotely at 2:48 PM.)

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Chris Kious

Bill Tarver

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

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

Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Monica Silva, Cherryl

Strathmann, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Rick Williams

Vote of Settlement Approval in Case 23WC001175

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Chris Kious

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

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

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

Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Monica Silva, Cherryl

Strathmann, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Rick Williams

Authorizing a Settlement of Claim 2021 L 387

23-383

RESULT:

ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michelle Gumz

Bill Tarver

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

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

Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Monica Silva, Cherryl

Strathmann, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David Young

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Rick Williams

11.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items)

Rachel Albers, a Geneva resident, spoke to honor the memory of the county's 300-plus

year-old Burr Oak Trees that were razed by Midwest Industrial Funds, Inc. and to all

trees that are deforested to make way for warehouses and development. Ms. Albers

asked the board to commit to a better tree stewardship and institute a tree preservation

policy for Kane County and that the City of Geneva to partner with developers who

make sustainability and environmental justice a top priority. She provided some

information for further reading.

12.

ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023

Meeting adjourned at 2:56 PM.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Michael Kenyon

Chris Kious

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