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Kane County

KC Legislative Committee

Meeting Minutes

GUMZ, LINDER, Bates, Daugherty, Molina, Silva, Strathmann, ex-officios Pierog (County

Chair) and Tepe (County Vice Chair)

Monday, April 29, 2024

3:00 PM

County Board Room

***SPECIAL MEETING***

Call To Order

Chairman Gumz called today's meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. She announced that there

was not an in-person quorum, therefore this meeting was for information and

discussion only. No votes can be taken.

Roll Call

There was no in-person quorum for today's meeting. No votes were taken.

Board Member Michelle Gumz

PRESENT

Board Member Mavis Bates

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe

REMOTE

ABSENT

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Iqbal, Juby, Lewis, Roth; McGuireWoods SVP

Greg Bales* & staff Louie Mossos*; ISACo Exec. Dir. Joe McCoy*; SOA Steven Ford;

Chief Information Officer Lasky*; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of

the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.

Approval of Minutes: March 20, 2024

There was no in-person quorum for today's meeting. No votes were taken.

Public Comment (Agenda Items)

Kane County resident Brian Anderson commended Board Members Sanchez, Juby,

and Gumz for their transparency and leadership. He expressed his concerns for the

lack of communication between Madam Chair and Board Members. He referenced the

language used in Senate Bill 2651, and questioned what do the words "entertainment

and adaptive use" entail. Anderson suggested that the Board Members review this Bill

further before making any quick decisions.

Kane County resident Jean Meyer thanked County Board Members Juby, Sanchez and

Gumz for their transparency and leadership. She was dissatisfied with the secrecy of

Madam Chair and believes she owes everyone an apology. Meyer suggested the

Board Members look further into the specific language used in Senate Bill 2651 and

what it entails before moving forward.

Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

Mark Avelar stated that the legislation to assist the Elgin Township Mental Health

Board was filed on April 15, 2024 through a Shell Bill: House Bill 444. The bill will

ensure the Mental Health Board be funded going into year 2025. In addition to other

language reforms, the legislation will remove the Mental Health Board property tax

component, outside of Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), as well as the

Truth and Taxation Law. Avalar also spoke on the new Fair Labors Standards Act. This

is a federal act that classifies independent contractors, putting them at risk. He also

spoke on the objections that have been filed. (House Joint Res. No. 116)

New Business

Supporting State Legislation Authorizing Counties to Lease Buildings and Land

Madam Chair provided background on how the resolution came to be, and her

reasoning for it. There is an Olympic Training Facility that is interested in

relocating to Kane County. She explained that with the right amount of

resources, the facility would bring in an abundance of Economic Development.

Pierog disclosed to the Committee that she asked attorneys if the available land

could be leased. The response was that the land could not be leased. She

pointed out that this opportunity has yet to be presented to the County Board.

She explained that the reason she went to Springfield was to attend the 2024

Legislative Conference of the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo). The

intent of the Ventura Senate Bill 2651 was to preserve historic property, having

the adaptive reuse of land, and potentially lease it. Madam Chair indicated that

there needs to be a State Statute that will allow Kane County to have control of

the land, and be able to lease it for the requirements that are set forth by this

Board. Madam Chair extended her public and personal apology to causing any

confusion or issues with the resolution.

SAO Ford stated that in order for Kane County to have leasing authority, the

County would be required to have statutory authority by the Civil Division first.

ISACo Exec. Dir. Joe McCoy stated that Senator Ventura was extremely

uncomfortable with the word "entertainment," because it might have broader

ramifications than she wanted to be apart of. He stated that Ventura

understands that Kane County is looking to create additional options for

Counties to having leasing authority, and to have additional conversations at the

local level with respect to various projects or opportunities. Ventura is willing to

assist Kane County with this legislation, as long as language within the bill is

amended.

McGuireWoods SVP Louis Mossos stated his team is communicating with

delegation members about a different bill. Much discussion ensued. (Madam

Chair Pierog left at 4:10 p.m.)

Old Business

None.

Co-chair Comments

None.

10.

11.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Adjournment

There was no in-person quorum for today's meeting. No votes were taken.