Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
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, February 5, 2025  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:00 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 Anita Lewis  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
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 Chris Kious  
REMOTE  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Michael Linder  
ABSENT  
Board Member Dale Berman  
REM NO VOTE  
Also present: Co. Bd. Member Gripe, Lenert; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; PIO Mann;  
ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky, Files, Peters; KDOT Dir Zakosek & staff  
Rickert, Coffinbargar; Coroner Silva* & staff Richardson-Carrera; Dev. Dir.  
VanKerkhoff; ASA Frank, Cermak; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; KCHD CFO  
Snowden*; Auditor Wegman; and members of the press and public.  
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 Berman,  
Kious, Linder, and Sanchez attending today's meeting remotely. There were no  
objections.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Chairman Pierog asked County Board Member Lenert to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  
(Committee Member Surges arrived in-person at 9:03 a.m.)  
5.  
6.  
Approval of Minutes: January 8, 2025  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Rick Williams  
Public Comment  
Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that he attended the last Finance Committee  
meeting on January 29, 2025 to speak on Resolution TMP-25-133. He explained that a  
democratic Board Member stated that the Committee should postpone voting on this  
resolution regarding hiring BerryDunn for the Kane County Strategic Plan that is set to  
cost $127K until after the Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025. Anderson stated that  
he agreed with this Board Member. (Committee Member Lewis arrived in-person at  
9:05 a.m.) He asked the Committee to be fiscally responsible and be prudent. He  
stated that the County could save money by cutting waste, research everything, cut  
costs, trim departments, and stop spending for a fixed period of time. Anderson  
explained that an article published January 25, 2025, reported that BerryDunn, LLC is  
involved with a $7.25M data breach lawsuit. He stated that this is alarming to him as a  
County taxpayer. He spoke on the other nine Request for Proposals (RFPs) that the  
County received when seeking a company to complete the strategic plan. He hopes  
that County made sure BerryDunn was the lowest offer, and that they diligently  
researched the company. He would like the Committee to consider this information  
when voting upon the resolution. He suggested that the Committee pause on it and  
look over the other RFPs, before taking a vote. Anderson stated that if this company  
cannot manage their business appropriately, they cannot manage and help a local  
municipality. In conclusion, he explained that the overall goal of strategic planning  
should be cutting costs, departement/office reviews, make prudent cuts, and committee  
downsizing. This will allow the County Board to focus on what is most important, being  
a fiscally, prudent County in the State of Illinois.  
Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, explained that she attended the presentation reviewing  
the sales tax referendum that is set to be placed on the April 1, 2025 Consolidated  
Election ballot. At this presentation, she was handed a flyer. She read the flyer aloud.  
Bettag spoke on her confusion on the County's transparency. Looking back at an article  
that was published on November 18, 2024 in Kane County Connects, Bettag read a  
paragraph aloud regarding the proposed sales tax referendum. She stated that the  
County's taxes have increased and the flyer and article have shared confusing  
information. She explained that the bottom line is that the County Board is asking  
taxpayers for another $51M. However, she does not trust the County Board to  
appropriately manage this increased funding. Bettag questioned how this additional  
funding would be utilized and where it would be located within the County's funds.  
7.  
Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No  
additional report was made.  
Hopkinson provided a revised version of the presentation that was given at the  
Finance Committee meeting summarizing the 2024 budget. She noted that the  
Finance Department has yet to close out FY2024, due to transactions needing  
to be posted, such as interest earned. The numbers presented today are not  
final. Hopkinson reviewed the Revenues - All County Funds - 2024 Budget to  
Actual - by Revenue Category, including Transfers In and Fund Balance  
Utilization. She explained that the County planned to use approximately $139M  
in fund balance. However, the County has utilized less. Hopkinson stated that  
the County's Other Taxes are lower than primarily budgeted, due to  
overbudgeting of State Sales Tax and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Tax.  
Additionally, interest earned has only been posted up to April 2024 and the  
County received $10M more in reimbursements than budgeted. Hopkinson  
reviewed the Expenses - All County Funds - 2024 Budget to Actual by Expense  
Category, including Transfers Out. She stated that the contractual services  
totaled $40M under budget and capital is totaling approximately $60M under  
budget. Additionally, commodities is under budget by $2.6M. Regarding  
contingency, there is $10M of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)  
funding. Hopkinson shared the Revenues - All County Funds - 2024 Budget to  
Actual, which did not include Transfers In and Fund Balance Utilization. She  
explained that the Development Department, Environmental & Water Resources  
Department and the Office of Community Reinvestment (OCR) manage their  
funds differently then the rest of the County's funds. She noted that she has  
been working with these departments to better classify these funds to have a  
better understanding of how these are being managed. (Committee Member  
Allan arrived in-person 9:15 a.m.) Hopkinson explained that the General  
Government revenue is lower due to sales taxes, and the Farmland Preservation  
did not receive a grant. Additionally, the other countywide expenses would  
include interest revenue, but this has not been posted since April 2024.  
Hopkinson reviewed the Expenses - All County Funds - 2024 Budget to Actual  
by Expense Category, which did not include Transfers Out. She explained that  
the County's Circuit Clerk's Office was under budget by $1.1M. The Sheriff's  
Office was over budget by $3.5M due to salaries. The Kane County Division of  
Transportation (KDOT) has a remaining $74,407,974 which includes $850K in  
salaries, $19.3M in engineering services, and $43M in road and bridge  
construction. In the other countywide funds, the budget includes $14M in  
benefits for all General Fund employees and the remaining includes $10M in  
ARPA funds and $8M in Building Improvements. Hopkinson shared a summary  
of the Revenues and Expenses - General Fund - General Account - 2024  
Budget to Actual. She stated that the Charges for Services revenue exceeded  
the budgeted amount, which makes up the difference in expenses. Hopkinson  
expects that the County will be right on budget for salary and wages in the  
General Fund, and the remaining funding includes $500K for software licensing  
and computer repair and $200K for phones. She reviewed the Revenues -  
General Fund - General Account - 2024 Budget to Actual. She stated that the  
County is lower across all departments because of the decrease in the General  
Government revenue category, being the sales tax revenue. Hopkinson  
reviewed the Expenses - General Fund - General Account - 2024 Budget to  
Actual. She shared that the remaining amount for the Information Technologies  
Department (ITD) includes $422K in salaries, $233K in contractual services. The  
Sheriff's Office is $3.5M over budget due to salaries, $472K over in detainee  
medical/dental, $250K in operating supplies. The Circuit Clerk's Office is under  
budget in the General Fund. The remaining amount is $800K in salaries.  
Hopkinson spoke on the County's Health Insurance Fund. She explained that  
this internal service fund is funded by all the employer and employee  
contributions to the health and dental program. She spoke on the target fund  
balance. She explained that the County's broker advised to keep a target fund  
balance between 25% and 50%. The total fund balance was $7,442,723 in  
FY2023 and $9,377,499 in FY2024. This was a 26% growth of fund balance.  
The County is within the target fund balance amount between 25% and 50%.  
Hopkinson shared the Cash Balances by Department/Area as of January 28,  
2025. She explained that the County allocates interest earned by pulling all the  
cash out of funds, meaning all bank accounts are added up from the Treasurer's  
Office, and then allocated to all the funds across that County. Then interest  
earned is allocated to each of those funds based on a percent to total. This  
process has historically been done this way for years. Hopkinson noted that  
those departments/offices that have the most cash will receive the larger interest  
earned amount. She shared the County's 2024 Fund Balance Utilization Budget  
to Actual that addressed the amount of reserves the County budgeted into each  
fund versus how much fund balance was actually utilized. She noted that these  
numbers are not final because interest earned needs to be allocated and  
resolutions need to be passed by the County Board to close out COVID era  
funds and place the monies into the General Fund. Hopkinson explained that in  
the General Fund, the County budgeted to use $11.5M in fund balance.  
Throughout the year, there were various amendments, which made amended  
budget allotting $9.7M in fund balance. The County is projected to actually use  
$11.7M of fund balance, which will decrease due to interest earned and closing  
of old accounts. Hopkinson explained that all positive numbers listed in the  
Actual column depicts fund balance that was utilized to pay for expenses. All  
negative numbers depicts no fund balance being utilized and that additional  
revenue was received. Hopkinson reviewed contents of the table. Lastly, she  
stated that the 2026 budget process will begin, soon. Last year, the budget  
process began in February. Hopkinson explained the budget process of FY2025.  
She stated that the Finance Department has not been given further direction on  
how to move forward with the FY2026 budget process. Hopkinson and ASA  
Frank addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Much  
discussion ensued.  
8.  
PIO Update (J. Mann)  
PIO Mann provided an update on the activities of her office. She announced that the  
County will be hosting the annual 4-H/Government Day on March 11, 2025. She  
explained that 4-H Club members will come to the County to spend a day learning  
about the Forest Preserve, County Board, and other County departments/offices. Mann  
stated that the County will be hosting another American Red Cross Blood Drive on  
March 3, 2025. Additionally, the Kane County Health Department has been interviewed  
on ABC7 and WBBM News Radio regarding Naxolone outreach. She noted that  
Naxolone is now located on numerous locations around the County. Mann stated that  
she was invited to sit down with the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE)  
and other County school district communicators in order to create a Countywide  
Communicators' Group. This group would band together if an event were to occur  
across the County and be made up of members from the Forest Preserve, school  
districts, library districts, etcetera. Mann spoke on a Kane County Connects article that  
commemorates a Kane County employee's 50th year of service. She addressed  
proclamations. She explained that she is working with the Kane County's State's  
Attorney's Office to draft a proclamation policy. She spoke on outreach proclamations,  
such as last month's National Poverty Awareness Month. Mann explained that herself  
and Committee Members Lewis and Roth reviewed numerous proclamations and  
decided upon those that would be appropriate for the County Board to support. Mann  
stated that she would be sending out a list of proclamations and requested input and  
sign-off from all County Board members. Lastly, she explained that Committee Member  
Roth will motion to amend the Black History Month proclamation on today's agenda  
due to a scrivener's error. Mann addressed questions and comments from the  
Committee. Discussion ensued.  
9.  
Old Business  
None.  
10.  
11.  
New Business  
None.  
Preliminary County Board Agenda:  
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------  
Administration  
Authorizing Updated Capital Projects from the Capital Fund  
A.  
Committee Member Juby motioned to move Resolutions A, B, D through G  
forward, Bates seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
Committee Member Gumz motioned to remove Resolution C from today's  
consent agenda, Juby seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
Discussion ensued on efficiency of meetings.  
Committee Member Surges motioned to move Resolution C forward and to be  
placed off consent on the February 11, 2025 County Board meeting agenda,  
Kious seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorization of a Contract Extension with F.E. Moran, Inc. for Kane County  
Building Automation System (BAS) & Repair Services (BID# 52-021)  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Expenditure of Funds from FY2025 Budget for Annual  
Roof Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Services with Weatherguard Roofing  
Company (BID# 23-054)  
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, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Agreement with Wight and Company for the Third Street  
Courthouse Window Replacement Project (RFQ# 42-020)  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Agreement with Wight and Company for the Pavement  
Management Design for Kane County (RFQ# 42-020)  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Three-Year Enterprise Agreement with Esri for Desktop and  
Server Platform for the Kane County GIS-Technologies Department  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Extension for Professional Services for Consulting and Project  
Management with Defin.net Solutions for the Information Technologies  
Department (BID# 05-020)  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Agriculture  
Authorizing a One-Year Extension and Amending the Contract Limit for Ellen  
Kamps to Provide Continued Food and Agriculture Consulting Services  
A.  
Committee Member Juby motioned to move the following two resolutions  
forward, Roth seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a One-Year Contract Extension with New Venture Advisors to  
Provide Food and Agriculture Consulting Services  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Leslie Juby  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
County Development  
Authorizing Renewal of a Contract for Continuum of Care Support Services for  
2025  
A.  
Chairman Pierog asked if this resolution will utilize federal dollars. She  
referenced the hold on federal dollars for a 90-day review. Committee Member  
Gumz stated that a restraining order was filed on February 3, 2025 against the  
federal hold and all allotted funding must move forward. She added that this  
restraining order compels the White House's Office of Management and Budget  
to unfreeze all spending and comply and provide such by February 7, 2025.  
Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Bill Roth  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
Executive  
Proclamation Recognizing February 2025 as National Black History Month  
A.  
Committee Member Roth motioned to amend the Black History Month  
proclamation due to a scrivener's error. He explained that Kane County's diverse  
population of 516K residents mentioned within the proclamation needs to be  
changed to 515K. The Committee accepted this change and provided  
consensus.  
Committee Member Roth motioned to move the following four items forward,  
Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Proclamation Recognizing February 2025 as National Cancer Prevention Month  
in Kane County  
B.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Appointment to Board of Trustees of the Burlington Community Fire Protection  
District (Phillip A. DiMenza III)  
C.  
Committee Member Williams mentioned that he interviewed Phillip A. DiMenza,  
III. He commended DiMenza's attributions and qualifications. He endorsed this  
appointment. Committee Member Juby stated that the County rarely has such a  
qualified candidate for a volunteer position. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Rick Williams  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to  
County Board Office and Each of Their Transaction Limits  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Finance  
Approving December 2024 Claims Paid  
A.  
County Board Member Lenert introduced the following 12 resolutions.  
Committee Member Williams motioned to move the following 12 resolutions  
forward, Molina seconded.  
Committee Member Gumz motioned to remove Resolution D from today's  
consent agenda and move it forward to off consent on the County Board  
meeting agenda, Lewis seconded. Committee Member Molina asked for the  
specific reason for this removal. Gumz anticipates to comment on the County  
Board's tasks pertaining to the strategic plan. Committee Member Lewis  
requested that a discussion be had at the County Board meeting on how  
BerryDunn, LLC was chosen to conduct the County's Strategic Plan. Discussion  
ensued. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board Member Lenert recommended a motion to send back Resolution  
F to committee per the request of Public Health Committee Chairman  
Strathmann. Committee Member Williams motioned to send Resolution F back  
to committee, Surges seconded. Strathmann stated that the appropriate  
committee process was not followed. Discussion ensued. Motion carried  
unanimously by roll call vote.  
Committee Member Surges motioned to remove Resolution G from today's  
consent agenda and move it forward to off consent on the County Board  
meeting agenda, Juby seconded. Surges inquired about the dollar amount listed  
on this resolution. Discussion ensued. Surges rescinded the motion.  
The original motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Supplemental Budget Adjustment and Authorizing Execution of  
Collective Bargaining Agreement - Coroner’s Bargaining Unit  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between County of  
Kane, Kane County Sheriff, and Teamsters Local Union #700 (Kane County  
Sheriff’s Office Court Security Officers)  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorization to Approve Agreement with BerryDunn for Strategic Planning  
Services  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Michelle Gumz  
Anita Lewis  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing External Audits Pursuant to the County Auditing Law 55 ILCS  
5/6-31005  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Salary Adjustment for the Administrator of Kane County Animal  
Control  
F.  
KC Public Health Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
HELD OVER  
Rick Williams  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Payment of Office of Community  
Reinvestment Program Expenses from the General Fund in Instances Where  
Funding Agreements or Reimbursements are Delayed  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds From the FEMA PA  
Administration Fund #358 to the General Fund - General Account #001  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds From the Coronavirus Relief  
Fund #353 to the General Fund - General Account #001  
I.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds from the Mass Vaccination Fund  
#354 to the General Fund - General Account #001  
J.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Budget Transfer to Correct the 2024 and 2025 Budgets and Transfer Budget  
from Contractual Services to Personnel Services  
K.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Illinois Supreme Court Disability and Accessibility Improvement  
Funding Allocation  
L.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Myrna Molina  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Human Services  
Amending the Personnel Policy Handbook Section Regarding Absences and  
Tardiness  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Clifford Surges  
Anita Lewis  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Jobs  
Approving a Contract Extension with GMCI for the Continued Marketing of the  
Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail  
A.  
Chairman Pierog commented on the Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail that  
she saw in Carpentersville while sightseeing.  
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, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Judicial/Public Safety  
Authorizing a Facility Use Agreement with American Red Cross for the Storage  
of an Emergency Shelter Trailer  
A.  
Committee Member Molina motioned to move the following eight resolutions  
forward, Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the FY24 Emergency Management Program Grant Agreement for  
the Office of Emergency Management  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Aurora and the  
City of Elgin for the Execution of the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice  
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award  
C.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Renewal of a Contract with Flock Safety by the Kane County  
Sheriff’s Office  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Granting the Kane County Sheriff and the Kane County State’s Attorney  
Authority to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County and  
a Lease with the Kane County Bar Association for Wellness Coordinator  
Services on Behalf of Kane County  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Notification of Renewal of Drug and Alcohol Evaluation and Referral Services,  
RFQ 33-021  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Notifying the County Board that the Chief Judge has Entered into a Contract for  
Professional Services for the Treatment Alternative Court  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Notifying the County Board that the Chief Judge has Entered into a Contract for  
Professional Services for the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Court, RFP  
24-060-TK  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Myrna Molina  
Rick Williams  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Legal Affairs  
Amending Section 2-193 of the Kane County Code - Expenditure of Funds for  
Settlement of Claims  
A.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Rick Williams  
Michelle Gumz  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Public Health  
Authorizing Opioid Response Community Implementation Project  
A.  
Chairman Pierog asked where the grant for the Opioid Response Community  
Implementation Project would be acquired from. Committee Member Lewis  
stated the grant is being awarded by the National Association of City and County  
Health Officials. Committee Member Strathmann explained that this will be a  
certification program for those who wish to help individuals suffering from an  
opioid episode, such as an overdose.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Transportation  
Amending the Source Fund Line Item of Prior Resolution No. 24-371 -  
Approving a Phase I Engineering Services Agreement with BLA, Inc. for Randall  
Road at U.S. Route 20 Interchange Improvements, Kane County Section No.  
19-00520-00-CH  
A.  
Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following nine resolutions  
forward, Surges seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Clifford Surges  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving a $132,880.25 Contract for the Purchase of One (1) 2025 3TS-8T  
JCB Teleskid for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
B.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
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  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving a $23,154.00 Amendment to the Phase I/II Engineering Services  
Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. of Warrenville, Illinois for  
Plank Road HSIP Improvements, Romke Road to Brier Hill Road, Kane County  
Section No. 21-00540-00-SP  
D.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving a $25,698.00 Amendment to the Phase I/II Engineering Services  
Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. of Warrenville, Illinois for  
Plank Road HSIP Improvements, County Line Road to Engel Road, Kane  
County Section No. 22-00553-00-SP  
E.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving a $65,434.50 County Share and Contract for Construction with  
Precision Pavement Markings Inc. of Pingree Grove, Illinois for Countywide  
Recessed Reflective Pavement Markers Project, Kane County Section No.  
22-00557-00-SP  
F.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract for Construction for $83,092.00 with Clean Cut Tree  
Service, Inc. of Grayslake, Illinois for the Randall Road at Illinois Route 72 Tree  
Removal Project, Kane County Section No. 24-00514-01-WR  
G.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for Randall Road at Big Timber Road  
Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 19-00369-01-CH  
H.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Clifford Surges  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
Requesting Quick Take Powers for the Acquisition of Highway Right of Way for  
the Randall Road at Hopps Road Intersection Realignment and Railroad Grade  
Separation Improvement, Parcel Nos.: 0001, 0002, 0002TE, 0003, 0003TE,  
0004A, 0004B, 0005PE, 0006, 0006TE, 0007, 0008, and 0009TE, Kane County  
Section No. 19-00511-00-CH  
I.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Clifford Surges  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
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  
Rick Williams  
Anita Lewis  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
12.  
Executive Session  
The Executive Committee entered into Executive Session at 10:53 a.m. to discuss the  
release of closed session minutes on a motion made by Roth, Williams seconded.  
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Rick Williams  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
A.  
Release of Closed Session Minutes  
13.  
Open Session  
The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:57 a.m. on a motion made by Roth,  
Bates seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mavis Bates  
SECONDER:  
A.  
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill  
Roth  
AYE:  
Michael Linder  
ABSENT:  
14.  
Committee Reports  
A.  
Madam Chairman's Comments  
Chairman Pierog spoke on her concerns of the hold placed upon federal funds. She  
appreciated Committee Members Gumz's update. She explained that the hold would  
be a significant amount of money, if the federal government, in fact, withholds this  
funding. She has requested that department heads create a list of all funding that is  
acquired from the federal government. This list will be provided to the County Board  
members before the next County Board meeting. One concern that was presented by  
the Office of Community Reinvestment (OCR) was that if federal dollars are paused  
and staff is locked out of the federal system, then payroll and rent would not be able to  
be made. Pierog mentioned the possibility of providing OCR a loan so they could  
proceed with their work. She noted that an update on this situation will be provided and  
County Board members will stay informed.  
B.  
Legislative Update  
Committee Member Gumz provided the Legislative Update. Committee Member Bates  
asked about the time frame of the temporary restraining order. Gumz explained that the  
federal government has until February 7, 2025 to release the federal funds. Committee  
Member WIlliams provided the legal steps the federal government has, in order place a  
hold on funding.  
Gumz stated that McGuireWoods sent an email out to all County Board members  
mentioning the possible impacts the federal hold would bring upon the County. In  
Washington, the temporary restraining order compels the White House and Office of  
Management and Budget to unfreeze the spending and release all of the funds. They  
are required to report the compliance by February 7, 2025. In Springfield, there has  
been numerous bills filed. Gumz stated County elected officials and department heads  
will receive the list of bills for their analysis. She mentioned that she met with a  
Congressman to address the funding issues. Gumz requested that an impact report be  
completed by these elected officials and department heads to address the needs of the  
County through the legislators. She mentioned that the County's Legislative team is  
working with County staff on each departments/offices needs. She spoke on the Office  
of Emergency Management's recently filed bill. Additionally, the County has filed pieces  
of legislation in the Senate and the House regarding the County's leasing project. Also,  
McGuireWoods is working with the Kane County State's Attorney's Office to address  
County Board members' questions. Gumz thanked these Board Members for their input  
and inquiries. She announced that she will be attending the National Association of  
Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. She explained that  
herself and Kane County's Division of Transportation's (KDOT) Deputy Director Rickert  
have scheduled meetings with the County's legislators and other personnel at this  
conference. She explained that a more comprehensive Legislative Committee meeting  
will be held later this month addressing the County's concerns and matters. She  
encouraged all Board members to attend. Chairman Pierog requested that a  
preliminary budget be submitted for Gumz's trip to Washington D.C. This will allow the  
County Board to plan accordingly with a budget. Gumz addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
C.  
All Other Committees  
Committee Member Kious stated that interviews have been conducted to fill the  
Building Management Department's (BLD) management positions. He noted that these  
positions should be filled within the next few weeks. He thanked the Committee for  
passing the resolution regarding the BLD's building improvement projects. He  
mentioned that this list shows the Board where each project is with respect to  
completion. The majority of these projects are being funded by the American Rescue  
Plan Act funds, which are being spent appropriately.  
Committee Member Strathmann stated that the Executive Director of Public Health  
invited his staff to tour the new Health facility in Elgin. She shared her excitement to  
see staff happy about this new facility. She mentioned that staff was allowed to voice  
their input on the new layout of the building.  
Committee Member Gumz provided a weather update. She mentioned that the  
projected ice storm will be begin at noon, today.  
Committee Member Williams stated that a meeting was held with a potential developer  
for the property near LaFox. If this moves forward, this will be the largest development  
Kane County has seen in a long period of time. The good news is that this  
development will be less extensive than the development that was proposed in St.  
Charles.  
15.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Clifford Surges  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 11:14 AM.  
Savannah Zgobica  
Sr. Recording Secretary