Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
Kane County  
KC Judicial/Public Safety  
Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
MOLINA, Lenert, Gumz, Linder, Roth, Tepe, Williams & ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)  
Thursday, July 13, 2023  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
Call To Order  
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Michael Linder  
Board Member Bill Roth  
PRESENT  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Board Member Rick Williams  
Board Member Bill Lenert  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Bates*, Daugherty*, Juby*, Kenyon, Strathmann*;  
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; Sheriff Hain & staff McCowen; State's Attorney Mosser* &  
staff Brady, Shepro; Public Defender Conant; Chief Judge Hull; Court Admin. O'Brien &  
staff Mathis; Court Srvs Exec. Dir. Aust; Circuit Clerk Operations Liaison Sharpness;  
Coroner Russell*; Auditor Wegman; PIO Intern Kertesz; ITD staff Peters; and members  
of the press and public.  
2.  
3.  
Roll Call  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests. She asked if there were  
any objections to Board Members Gumz and Lenert attending today's meeting  
remotely. There were no objections.  
4.  
Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2023  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Michelle Gumz  
5.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
County Board Vice-Chair Tepe spoke on the recent tornadoes that hit Kane County.  
The 55+ community that Tepe resides in was affected by a tornado. Approximately 40  
homes were damaged and approximately 10 need to be rebuilt. Tepe commended the  
Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the City of Elgin, Elgin Police  
Department and the Kane County's Sheriff's Office. Each one of these departments  
were able to help all of the displaced constituents between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  
Tepe thanked everyone for their commendable and diligent work.  
6.  
Monthly Financial Reports  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Chairman Molina stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No additional  
report was made.  
7.  
8.  
Merit Commission  
No report was made.  
KaneComm (M. Guthrie)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie stated the monthly report was on file. She spoke on the  
implementation of new Tyler software, Cad to Cad, and how it helped with  
communication during the multiple tornado emergencies. This software was able  
to be utilized by KaneComm and neighboring call centers. This software has  
been helpful when the phone lines become busy, while also being able to  
communicate with surrounding agencies about "Calls for Service".  
Guthrie provided a presentation that assessed the dramatic increase of  
accidental 9-1-1 phone calls. Since January to June 2023, there have been  
2000 phone calls. This is an extreme up tick of calls. During conducting her own  
research, Guthrie found that the majority of these calls were accidental 9-1-1  
calls. This is primarily due to updated software that has been implemented in  
most cell phones. Guthrie noted that all operators must follow up on all calls,  
which has been time consuming. Guthrie presented how to manage these  
emergency settings on Android and IPhone devices. Guthrie addressed  
questions and comments from the Committee.  
9.  
Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Sheriff Hain stated the monthly report was on file. He announced the hiring of  
Police Patrol Commander, Mike McCowen. Hain spoke on the May 24, 2023  
shooting death of K9 Deputy Hudson. Currently, the Sheriff's Office is working  
on bringing back three deputy sheriffs that were put on administrative leave after  
the incident. The goal is to have all three back next week. Hain explained the  
ways these deputies have been supported through this tragic occurrence.  
Authorizing the Appointment of Manuel Olalde to the Kane County Sheriff’s  
Office Merit Commission to Fill a Vacated Term  
B.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
Vern Tepe  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
10.  
11.  
Emergency Management (J. Mensching)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Sheriff Hain stated the Office of Emergency Management's monthly report was  
on file. No additional report was made.  
State's Attorney (J. Mosser)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
State's Attorney Mosser stated the monthly report was on file. She had nothing  
further to report. Next month, Mosser will present the annual report depicting  
trends in crime.  
Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office  
Weed and Seed Program  
B.  
State's Attorney Mosser provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
12.  
13.  
Public Defender (R. Conant)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Public Defender Conant stated the monthly report was on file. She mentioned  
the outstanding work her attorneys have done at the Kane Branch Court in  
drastically decreasing the number of files. Conant spoke on the increase of  
cases of domestic battery. Lowering these numbers is now her office's main  
focus.  
Judiciary & Courts (Hull/O'Brien)  
Chief Judge Hull welcomed Commander McCowen. He provided an update on the  
Strategic Plan. He stated that the plan is a three-year process with just about one year  
finished up. He mentioned that meetings would be held in August to prioritize what  
should be accomplished in the next two years. Hull acknowledged an article published  
in the Tribune on the Kane County Court System. The article spoke on a collaborative  
project between the Kane County's State's Attorney's, Public Defender, Sheriff, and the  
Judiciary Offices. These offices looked into cases from May 2021 to identify those  
inmates that have been incarcerated at the Kane County Jail for more than one year on  
pretrial status. In doing so, Kane County was able to diminish the number of inmates by  
50%. Hull commended the cooperation and commitment of the entire team on getting  
this accomplished. He urged the Committee to read the article. The Committee  
commended Judge Hull on his work within the Judiciary.  
Authorizing FY23 Budget Adjustment for AOIC Modernization Grant  
Court Admin. O'Brien provided additional information on this resolution.  
A.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Michael Linder  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
14.  
Court Services Administration (L. Aust)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust stated the monthly report was on file. She reviewed  
the monthly statistics. She acknowledged the following resolutions to authorize  
an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Kendall County to continue to hold  
juveniles for them. She stated that the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) has been  
trending higher in year-to-date revenue for IGAs than normal. Aust introduced  
the resolutions.  
JJC Housing Report  
B.  
No report was made.  
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County for Juvenile  
Detention Services  
C.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust addressed questions and comments from the  
Committee. Aust spoke on the uniqueness of the Kane County Juvenile Center.  
She mentioned that there are only 16 juvenile facilities in the state that are  
county funded.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
Michael Linder  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Contract Extension for Medical Services for the Juvenile Justice  
Center  
D.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Michael Linder  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Amendment to the Kane County Adult Justice Center’s Contract  
with Aramark Correctional Services LLC to Provide Food Services at the Kane  
County Juvenile Justice Center  
F.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust provided additional information on this resolution.  
She commended Sheriff Hain and the partnership with his office over the years.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Michael Linder  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Contract for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resident Reporting  
Services for the Juvenile Justice Center  
F.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Proclamation for Probation and Pretrial Supervision Week  
G.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust explained that next week, July 16 through July 22, is  
National Probation, Detention, Pretrial Workers Appreciation Week. She gave a  
special shout out to all of her Court Services employees. She stated that the  
department's morale is high and everything has been running very well. Aust  
mentioned the current openings because of employees moving on to start their  
careers. This resolution is to celebrate them all week and the work they do.  
Chief Judge Hull commented on exit interviews that were conducted with the  
terminated Court Services employees. He commended the Board on their work  
with increasing salaries. He explained that more employees have been leaving  
the County for other reasons, rather than pay, such as shorter commutes, or  
joining local law enforcement. Aust added that next week, all probation officers  
will be voting amongst themselves for the Probation Officer of the Year. At the  
next County Board meeting, the winner will be recognized.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
15.  
16.  
Circuit Clerk (T. Barreiro)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Circuit Clerk staff Sharpness stated the monthly report was on file. No additional  
report was made.  
Coroner (R. Russell)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Coroner Russell stated the monthly report was on file. He was thankful that no  
one was severely hurt yesterday during the tornadoes and that his services were  
not needed.  
17.  
18.  
Old Business  
Committee Chairman Molina explained that there will be a Special JPS Committee  
meeting that will be held at the end of July to speak on the noise and firearm  
ordinances.  
Place Written Reports on File  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
19.  
Executive Session  
The Judicial and Public Safety Committee entered into Executive Session at 9:34 a.m.  
to discuss the release of Closed Session minutes on a motion made by Linder,  
seconded by Roth. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michael Linder  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
20.  
Open Session  
The Committee returned to Open Session at 9:42 a.m. on a motion made by Williams,  
seconded by Roth. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Rick Williams  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Michael Linder, Bill  
Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
A.  
Vote of Release of Closed Session Minutes  
Committee Member Roth motioned to approve the release of closed session minutes  
to amend and verify any scrivener's errors as added in Exhibit A, Williams seconded.  
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, Vern Tepe,  
and Rick Williams  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
Michelle Gumz  
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
21.  
22.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
None.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Michael Linder  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 9:43 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Recording Secretary