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Kane County  
KC Public Service Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
SANCHEZ, Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)  
and Pierog (County Chair)  
Thursday, July 17, 2025  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Chairman Sanchez called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
Roll Call  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member David Young  
Board Member Jon Gripe  
PRESENT  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
Board Member Anita Lewis  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby, Molina*, Penesis*; Treasurer Lauzen; SOA  
Armstrong; ROE Supt. Jonak and staff Algrim; Co. Clerk staff Pollock; ASA Ford; ITD  
staff Peters; and members of the press and public.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.  
Approval of Minutes: May 22, 2025  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Vern Tepe  
5.  
Public Comment  
Kane County resident Deb Fisher stated that she is a member of the League of  
Women Voter's. She spoke on Kane County's commitment to election integrity, and  
believes the proclamation to oppose non-citizen voting is not necessary. She  
recommended the committee vote 'no' on the proclamation.  
Kane County resident Brian Anderson encouraged everyone to take into consideration  
what Committee Member David Young is communicating regarding the proclamation to  
oppose non-citizen voting. He believes this proclamation is simply a gesture stating that  
only legal citizens are able to vote.  
Kane County resident Mike Meyer spoke on his approval of the proclamation to oppose  
non-citizen voting.  
Committee Member and Kane County resident David Young spoke on the $2M grant  
received from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL). There is still $1.6M that  
needs to be spent. Young expressed his concerns as to why there have been several  
delays to spend the funds. These funds were supposed to be spent by December 31,  
2024, which then got postponed to July 31, 2025. Young stated that he will continue to  
question where these funds will be allocated to.  
Kane County resident Jean Meyer asked the committee to vote 'yes' on the  
proclamation to oppose non-citizen voting. She recited the Oath of Allegiance to the  
United States of America to the committee.  
Kane County resident Jeffrey Galish spoke on his approval of the proclamation to  
oppose non-citizen voting, and asked the committee to vote in favor of it.  
6.  
Executive Session  
The Public Service Committee entered into Executive Session at 9:15 a.m. to discuss  
the Release of Closed Session Minutes on a motion made by Gripe, seconded by  
Tepe. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Jon Gripe  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez, David Young, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Anita  
Lewis, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
A.  
Release of Closed Session Minutes  
16.  
Return to Open Session  
The Public Service Committee returned to Open Session at 9:20 a.m. on a motion  
made by Tepe, seconded by Gripe. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Vern Tepe  
Jon Gripe  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
A.  
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes  
The Public Service Committee came to a consensus to vote on the Release of Closed  
Session Minutes on a motion made by Tepe, seconded by Gripe. Motion carried  
unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Vern Tepe  
Jon Gripe  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez, David Young, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Anita  
Lewis, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Finance  
8.  
8.  
9.  
Monthly Report  
A.  
The monthly report is on file. No additional report was made.  
Recorder  
Monthly Report  
The monthly report is on file. No additional report was made.  
Treasurer / Collector  
A.  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Treasurer Lauzen stated that the monthly reports are on file. The collections  
process is half way completed and going smoothly. A total of $1.6B in taxes  
have been collected. He commended his staff for the excellent customer service  
they provide during this busy time.  
10.  
Supervisor of Assessments  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Supervisor of Assessments (SOA) Armstrong stated that the monthly report is  
on file. The Townships have certified their assessment roles prior to the  
statutory deadline of June 15, 2025. The Kane County Board of Review will  
begin hearing assessment complaints in August 2025. He noted that the largest  
recipient of tax bills are school districts. Kane County received 3.7% of the  
distribution of the 2024 tax bills. The total extension, county-wide, was $1.65B.  
To ensure taxes are collected and distributed by June 1st, tax bills need to be  
mailed 30 days prior to that date. Armstrong noted that the County Clerk's Office  
cannot extend taxes until the State of Illinois reviews all assessment roles,  
analyzes them, and issues a state equalization factor. A tax cycle for one year is  
about 22 months. There will be an impact on interest lost, if tax bills are late.  
Interest lost is the opportunity cost of lost interest on overnight deposits. A  
secondary impact of late tax bills is interest cost, which is interest paid on tax  
anticipation warrants. Further discussion took place  
Appointing Additional Members to the Board of Review  
B.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
Jon Gripe  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez, David Young, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, Anita  
Lewis, Clifford Surges, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
11.  
Regional Office of Education  
Regional Office of Education (ROE) Supt. John Jonak and ROE Assistant Supt.  
Kathleen Algrim introduced themselves to the Committee. Jonak will succeed Pat Dal  
Santo who retired on July 1. He stated that in his first week, he traveled to  
Bloomington, Illinois, to meet with other Regional Office of Education Superintendents,  
and other staff members for new orientation. Jonak met with the Legislative  
Professional Learning Committee, including staff from student services, transportation,  
and safety. They will continue to work with these committees to advocate for all Kane  
County students.  
12.  
13.  
Veteran's Assistance Commission  
Monthly Report  
A.  
The monthly report is on file. No additional report was made.  
County Clerk  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Co. Clerk staff Pollock stated that in the past two months passport application  
requests have increased. The election cycle and circulation period begins on  
August 5, 2025. All requirements and petition information will be available on the  
county website. Lastly, a total of $208K in grants were received by the State  
Board of Elections. These funds will be allocated to the general fund to assist  
with the county budget. Much discussion ensued.  
14.  
Other Business  
Proclamation by the Kane County Board Opposing Non-Citizen Voting  
KC Executive Committee  
A.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
David Young  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jon Gripe  
David Young, Jon Gripe, and Clifford Surges  
Jarett Sanchez, Michelle Gumz, Anita Lewis, and Vern Tepe  
Corinne M. Pierog  
AYE:  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
15.  
Reports Placed On File  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Vern Tepe  
16.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
David Young  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.  
Rachel Santora  
Recording Secretary