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, December 4, 2024  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.  
Roll Call  
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog  
Board Member Deborah Allan  
Board Member Mavis Bates  
Board Member Dale Berman  
Board Member Chris Kious  
Board Member Anita Lewis  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
PRESENT  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Board Member Michael Linder  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Iqbal, Juby*, Roth, Williams; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;  
PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky, Peters; HRM Exec. Dir.  
Lobrillo; Auditor Wegman; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert & staff Zakosek; Dev. Dir.  
VanKerkhoff; OEM Dir. Buziecki; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Spec. ASA Shepro*;  
Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; and members of the press and public.  
3.  
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 Allan and  
Gumz attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
4.  
5.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Chairman Pierog asked Committee Member Sanchez to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Approval of Minutes: November 7, 2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Mavis Bates  
6.  
7.  
Public Comment  
None.  
Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. She  
explained that FY2024 has come to a close and FY2025 began on December 1,  
2024. The Finance Department is currently in the process of closing the FY2024  
financial books, which will take a few months to do as remaining invoices are  
received. Hopkinson noted that the financial numbers that are presented at  
today's meeting will change, but will provide a good idea on where the County is,  
financially. She reviewed the Revenues - All County Funds - Budget to Actual.  
The FY2024 amended revenue was $418M. To date, the County has brought in  
$251M. Hopkinson reviewed the revenue categories. She noted that the majority  
of funds are within budget. She reviewed the Expenses - All County Funds -  
Budget to Actual. The FY2024 amended expenses were $418M. To date, the  
County has expended $265M. Hopkinson reviewed the expense categories. She  
noted that the majority of the funds are within budget. She explained that once  
the Finance Department is able to utilize the forecasting software, it will provide  
a better financial outlook for the County. Hopkinson explained that a few of the  
County's funds could have budgeted revenue transferred to help cover  
expenses. However, the majority of the government funds are restricted, such as  
the Capital Fund, that will not allow this. She shared the County's General Fund  
Revenues - Budget to Actual. This fund has the majority of the County's salaries  
and is funded by sales taxes. Hopkinson reviewed the contents of the County's  
revenue funds. The amended FY2024 budget was $125M. To date, the County  
has gained $100M. Hopkinson believes that the County will come in under  
budget. She reviewed the General Fund Expenses - Budget to Actual. The  
FY2024 amended budget was $125M. To date, the County has expended  
$114M, which is believed to remain under budget. Hopkinson explained that  
beginning January 1, 2025, County elected officials will need to do competitive  
bids for items over $30K as described in 55 ILCS 5/5-1022. This is a new state  
statute. Hopkinson 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 explained that a press  
release was published in the Daily Herald and Beacon News regarding the County  
Board vacancy for District 7. She thanked County Board member, Bill Roth, for his  
feedback on improvements that could be made to Kane County Connects. She asked  
that if the Committee has any further feedback to contact her. At the request of  
Chairman Pierog, Mann will be assisting with media production for educational  
elements regarding the upcoming referendum. Mann discussed the need for direction  
on the type of proclamations the County Board would like to support. She reviewed the  
community outreach that has occurred, such as the Red Cross blood drives and  
meetings with the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Tollway. Lastly, Mann spoke  
on the Kane County Connects article that referenced a keepsake box of a late veteran.  
She explained that two constituents have contacted her to find the next of kin of this  
veteran. A letter has been sent to the suspected family, but no response has been  
received. Discussion ensued on proclamations. The Committee provided consensus  
that PIO Mann would take the lead on generating a list of proclamations to be  
recognized and sending them to County Board members Lewis and Roth for their input.  
Additionally, the Executive Committee would set the appropriate proclamations that the  
County Board would vote upon.  
Chairman Pierog stated that in 2026, the United States will celebrate it's 250th  
anniversary. She asked the Committee for their input on what the County Board could  
do to recognize this milestone. Discussion ensued.  
9.  
Old Business  
None.  
10.  
11.  
New Business  
None.  
Preliminary County Board Agenda:  
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------  
American Rescue Plan  
Authorizing an Award Amount for Strengthening Behavioral Health Through  
Basic Needs  
1.  
Committee Member Lewis pulled American Rescue Plan resolution two due to  
her need to abstain from the vote.  
Committee Member Sanchez motioned to move resolutions one, three through  
ten forward, Berman seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Award Amount for Food Access Initiatives  
2.  
The Committee provided consensus that this resolution be placed "off consent"  
on the County Board meeting agenda.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Cherryl Strathmann  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
Mavis Bates, and Anita Lewis  
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
Authorizing an Award Amount for Safe Spaces, Healthy Minds, and Kane  
County Affordable Housing  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Agreement with the University of Kansas Center for Research,  
Inc (IRIS - Integrated Referral and Information System) and the Use of State and  
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and for the Kane County Health Department ARPA  
Behavioral Health System Improvement Initiative  
4.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Amending Resolution 24-433 Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of  
Understandings for Internal County American Rescue Plan Projects Funded by  
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds  
5.  
County Board member Iqbal questioned the wording of the NOW, THEREFORE,  
BE IT RESOLVED clause. Committee Member Sanchez stated that the intent of  
this resolution is to streamline the process due to all funds needing to be  
expended by the deadline of December 30, 2024. Spec. ASA Shepro explained  
that the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) grant requires these agreements to  
obligate the funds. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Dundee Township Road  
District for the Pokagon Creek Stream Stabilization Project  
6.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Hampshire Township Road  
District for the Marney and Kelley and the Kelley Off-Site Drainage Projects  
7.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the De-Obligating of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from  
the Forest Preserve Zoom We Conferencing Services Project and Re-Obligating  
for the Same Amount for the Access Control Program Project for the Kane  
County Building Management Department  
8.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the De-Obligating of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from  
Jail Tower A & B HVAC Improvements Project Approved in Resolution 24-172  
and Re-Obligating the Funds for the Shooting Range HVAC System  
Renovations Project and the Kitchen and Laundry Area Improvements at the  
Kane County Justice Center Project for the Kane County Building Management  
Department  
9.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement with the Kane County American  
Rescue Plan Consultant and Corresponding Use of Additional State and Local  
Fiscal Recovery Funds  
10.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Jarett Sanchez  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Administration  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County HVAC Maintenance & Repair  
Services with 1 Source Mechanical, Inc., Hartwig Mechanical, Inc., Air Comfort,  
LLC., R.J. O’Neil, Inc., and F.E. Moran, Inc. Mechanical Services for the Building  
Management Department (BID# 23-007)  
1.  
Committee Member Kious motioned to move the following 16 resolutions  
forward, Bates seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Purchase of HVAC Equipment, Installation, Services & Related  
Products and Building Management Services for the Building Management  
Department with Johnson Controls Through OMNIA (Contract No. R200402 &  
2023003491)  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Funds for Kane County Concrete Services with M/M  
Peters Construction Inc. for the Kane County Building Management Department  
and the Mill Creek Special Service Area (BID# 23-041)  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Spending for Kane County General Construction Services  
with Industria Construction Services, Inc. and MRRW Construction Services  
(BID# 23-032)  
4.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Purchase of Comprehensive Operational and Janitorial Supplies and  
Solutions with BradyPLUS through OMNIA for the Building Management  
Department (Contract No. 152610)  
5.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for a Water Testing Firm for the Judicial Center  
Campus with Phigenics Independent Water Management of Warrenville, IL  
(RFQ# 22-009)  
6.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County Plumbing Maintenance &  
Repair Services with Key Construction Group, Inc., Hartwig Mechanical, Inc.,  
and R.J. O’Neil, Inc. for the Kane County Building Management Department  
(BID# 23-001)  
7.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Purchase of Systemwide Flooring Through OMNIA’s Shaw  
Integrated & Turf Solutions, Inc. Contract for the Building Management  
Department (Contract No. 2020002144)  
8.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for a Water Operator for the Judicial Center  
Campus with Sheaffer and Roland of Geneva, IL (RFQ# 56-024)  
9.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Purchase of Kane County’s Time and Attendance Software and  
Related Services Through Ascentis Corporation  
10.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Computer Hardware and Services with  
Insight Public Sector Through OMNIA (Contact No. 23-6692-03)  
11.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Computer Software and Services with  
Insight Public Sector Through OMNIA (Contract No. 23-6692-03)  
12.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Payment to Onsolve for CodeRED and IPAWS for Kane County  
Office of Emergency Management out of the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund (125)  
13.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Funds for Technology Solutions to Optimize Integrated  
Communications (Equipment, Products, or Services) from Zetron, Inc. for the  
Information Technologies Department (Contract No. 042021-ZET)  
14.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Additional Funds for Low Voltage Data Cabling and Structured  
Network Cable Engineering Services with Blade Electric & C.&C. Systems  
(RFP# 29-021)  
15.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Landscape Maintenance Services and  
Additional Funds with Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services for the Mill  
Creek Special Service Area (RFP# 50-020)  
16.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Chris Kious  
Mavis Bates  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
County Development  
Authorizing Extension of and Second Amendment to the Program Development  
and Administrative Services Agreement Between the County of Kane and the  
Illinois Energy Conservation Authority NFP (IECA) for the Kane Energy  
Efficiency Program (KEEP) as a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program  
(PACE)  
1.  
Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following three resolutions  
forward, Sanchez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract Extension with Huddleston-McBride Drainage Company  
for FY2024 and FY2025  
2.  
Chairman Pierog asked for clarification on the timeline of this contract. Environ.  
& Water Res. Dir. Wollnik stated that the 2024 contract should have been  
extended in January 2024. However, the paperwork was not processed in time.  
Due to this contract being funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the  
appropriate paperwork needed to be in place, which this resolution does.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract Extension of Contract 25-021 with Cam-Vac, Inc.  
County Board  
3.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Energy/Environmental  
Authorizing an Agreement with the Village of West Dundee and Eworks  
Electronics Services, Inc. for Operation of the West Dundee Recycling Center in  
2025  
1.  
Committee Member Bates motioned to move the following two resolutions  
forward, Kious seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Extension to Professional Service Agreement for 2025 Recycling  
Center and Event Staffing and Operations  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Mavis Bates  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Finance  
Approving October 2024 Claims Paid  
1.  
Committee Member Berman motioned to move the following nine resolutions  
forward, Sanchez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation to Amend the 2025 Budget to Reflect Amounts in  
Resolutions 24-378, 24-400, and 24-463  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on  
$7,670,000 General Obligation Alternate Bonds (Riverboat Revenue Alternate  
Revenue Source) Series 2010 of the County of Kane, Illinois  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on  
$13,130,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2020  
of the County of Kane, Illinois  
4.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing FY2024 Budget Adjustment for the Office of Emergency  
Management  
5.  
Chairman Pierog notified the Committee that the executive summary on this  
resolution is incorrect and will be corrected to the upcoming County Board  
meeting on December 10, 2024.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds from the Longmeadow Debt  
Service Fund #624 to the Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305  
6.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds from the Mass Vaccination Fund  
#354 to the General Fund - General Account #001  
7.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation for Transfer of Funds from the General Fund -  
General Account #001 to the Sheriff’s Detail Escrow Fund #702  
8.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Emergency Appropriation to Approve Agreement with Lauterbach & Amen for  
Accounting Services  
9.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Dale Berman  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Jobs  
Authorizing the Use of Fund 400 - Economic Development Funds for a Contract  
Between the County of Kane and Changing Environments, Inc. dba Soofa for  
the Lease of up to Twelve (12) Solar Powered Soofa Signs for Kane County  
Development and Community Services Department’s ARPA Fabulous Fox!  
Water Trail Promotion Project  
1.  
Committee Member Lewis stated that there is a scrivener's error in the third  
WHEREAS clause. The December 31, 2017 date should be changed to  
December 31, 2027. This will be corrected for the upcoming December 10, 2024  
County Board meeting. Discussion ensued on the acceptance of this project.  
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff explained that this resolution should be replaced with the  
newly handed out resolution to reflect all funding will come from Fund 400 -  
Economic Development and not the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant.  
Additionally, the resolution and contract would state "up to 12 signs" and to not  
exceed $312,000. VanKerkhoff noted that a copy of the amended resolution was  
included in today's meeting agenda packet. VanKerkhoff provided a  
presentation on the Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail - Signs. He provided the  
options of the different types of Soofa signs available. He stated that Kane  
County is the core of economic development and an opportune spot to bring in  
revenue, which these signs would assist in. The ARPA grant will help fund these  
signs, along with the additional grants that have been applied for. VanKerkhoff  
provided an example of the signs aesthetic. He reviewed the purposes of these  
signs, such as safety, marketing, and economic development. He shared the  
proximity of one of the proposed signs in reference to the Fox River. He stated  
that these signs are under a lease agreement. Therefore, any damage to  
screens or artwork will be replaced by Soofa. VanKerkhoff explained that  
meetings were held with community partners and strong interest was shared  
with the County utilizing the signs. VanKerkhoff addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
Committee Member Lewis motioned to move forward this resolution with the  
corrected scrivener's error and the amendment mentioned, Berman seconded.  
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Anita Lewis  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Dale Berman  
Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett  
Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Mavis Bates, and Michelle Gumz  
NAY:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Judicial/Public Safety  
Notification of Renewal of Sex Offender Treatment Services  
1.  
Committee Member Lewis asked if the participants that utilize these services  
need to pay out-of-pocket. County Board Vice-Chair Tepe explained that the  
cost is collected for court issued fees.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Anita  
Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
Deborah Allan  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Legal Affairs  
Amending Section 2-193 of the Kane County Code - Expenditures of Funds for  
Settlement of Claims  
1.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Chris Kious  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Anita  
Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
Deborah Allan  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Public Health  
Authorizing Acceptance of the National Association of County and City Health  
Officials Adaptation of Project First Line Tools & Resources by Local Health  
Departments Grants (APFLTR-LHD)  
1.  
Committee Member Strathmann motioned to move the following three  
resolutions forward, Sanchez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call  
vote.  
(Committee Member Allan left at 10:35 a.m.)  
County Board  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
TO:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Anita  
Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Deborah Allan, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford  
Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Execution of Naloxone Dispensing Agreements Between Kane  
County Health Department and Various County Organizations  
2.  
Chairman Pierog asked the status of having a Naxolone vending machine  
placed at the Government Center Campus. Discussion ensued.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Anita  
Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Deborah Allan, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford  
Surges  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Acceptance of the Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Enhancing  
Children’s Health through Family-Run Organizations Grant  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Cherryl Strathmann  
Jarett Sanchez  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Anita  
Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Deborah Allan, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford  
Surges  
ABSENT:  
Transportation  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
1.  
(Committee Member Allan arrived in-person at 10:37 a.m.)  
Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following seven resolutions  
forward, Berman seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Funding Agreement Between the County of Kane and Pace for the  
Ride in Kane Program  
2.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Amendment to a Technical Services Agreement Between the  
Regional Transportation Authority and County of Kane, Contract No.  
S5310-2021-12, Federal Project No. IL-2022-025 for the Ride in Kane Program  
Phase 19 & 20 Operating  
3.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for  
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)  
4.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Overpass Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for  
the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad, Kane County Section No.  
12-00192-04-BR  
5.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Ciorba Group, Inc. of  
Chicago, Illinois for On-Call Phase III Engineering Services, Kane County  
Section No. 23-00564-00-EG  
6.  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Elgin  
7.  
Vacating/Abandoning Exclusivity of Utility Easement Along Randall Road  
County Board  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
County Board  
Vern Tepe  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Chris  
Kious, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, and  
Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, and Clifford Surges  
ABSENT:  
------------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------  
12.  
Executive Session (if needed)  
None.  
13.  
Committee Reports  
A.  
Madam Chairman's Comments  
Chairman Pierog explained that the District 7 County Board member vacancy press  
release has been published. All applications and resumes will be accepted until  
December 17, 2024. She noted that this position will be filled by the end of January  
2025. She hopes to have a candidate presented at January's County Board meeting.  
Additionally, Pierog explained that there was a meeting held with staff on the County's  
Strategic Plan. The County received nine applicants from different agencies that  
showed interest in completing a strategic plan. Staff has reviewed each applicant and  
has narrowed the options down to one. Pierog stated that this applicant will be brought  
forward to the County Board for review. She noted that the strategic plan process is  
tentative to begin in March 2025. Additionally, Pierog explained that meetings have  
been had with the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) on the proposed referendum. She  
explained that an informative presentation will be given to help educate the public on  
the need for this referendum. She noted that the presentation will be distributed to  
those interested in becoming ambassadors, in order for them to educate constituents.  
She reminded the Committee that they can educate on this matter, but not advocate.  
Lastly, a Special Committee of the Whole will be held on December 16, 2024 at 1:00  
p.m. to provide these educational materials on the referendum.  
B.  
Legislative Update  
Committee Member Gumz stated that the County's lobbyist team, McGuireWoods, has  
been collaborating with the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) on solar  
powered issues. Additionally, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management  
(OEM) is working directly with McGuireWoods to receive help on certain legislative  
items.  
C.  
All Other Committees  
Committee Member Kious commended Building Management staff on their  
accomplishments with County buildings and maintenance. A short presentation will be  
given to the County Board regarding all of these accomplishments.  
Chairman Pierog provided an update on the NACo Conference at Harvard University  
that she attended at the end of November 2024. She stated that this conference  
highlighted the responsibility of leadership. One key item that was presented was that  
leadership decisions be based on data. This item will help the Kane County Board  
make appropriate decisions moving forward. Additionally, electronic voting was  
mentioned. She explained the aspects that this would entail. She noted that this will be  
looked into on the plausibility of adopting such software. Pierog stated that if  
implemented it will be demonstrated beforehand. This software would allow residents  
to see the County Board's votes in real time.  
14.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Deborah Allan  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Sr. Recording Secretary