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Kane County

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Meeting Minutes

BERMAN, Lenert, Juby, Lewis, Sanchez, Surges, Tepe & ex-officios Pierog (County Chair)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

Chairman Berman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Vern Tepe

PRESENT

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Clifford Surges

ABSENT

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates, Ford*, Gumz, Kenyon, Kious*, Linder*,

Molina, Roth, Strathmann; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; Auditor Wegman; Treasurer

Lauzen & staff Cain; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters; HRM Exec.

Dir. Lobrillo; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson & staff Snowden*; Chief Judge Villa; Court

Admin. O'Brien & staff Mathis; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; ASA Frank, Ford; Spec.

ASA Shepro; SAO CFO Hunt*; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert*; and members of the press

and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

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

Approval of Minutes: March 27, 2024

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Vern Tepe

Public Comment (Agenda Items)

Kane County resident, David Johnson, spoke on his position of a proposed 1% Special

County Retailers' Occupation Tax for public safety purposes. He has been a Kane

County resident for 45 years. Currently, Kane County is the fifth most populous county

in the state with approximately 500M residents. Johnson spoke on the responsibilities

of balancing financial budgets within a household and county. For residents to compare

balancing a household budget to the County's financial budget is an unrealistic

analogy. Johnson reminded everyone that Kane County provides numerous vital

services for residents throughout the County. He stated that it takes over 1,300 people

to handle the day-to-day activities of the community. The professional County staff are

the true blood of the County and deserve a living wage. The County has approximately

500M residents and the annual County budget is $250M, which is about $2.00 per

person to fund all the services provided by the County. Johnson explained that there

are some who believe that when faced with a financial issue jobs and services should

be cut, which is simply not right. He thanked the Finance Committee for their work on

the County budget. Johnson stated that the County is facing a serious financial crisis,

which has been in the making for years. Expenses have climbed, but revenue has

remained the same. Kane County property taxes have been kept flat for 14 years.

Johnson stated that he would like to see the County Board plan for the future and

obtain a revenue stream that could fund the near-term and future needs. A plan would

put the County on a stable financial footing and potentially boost the County's reserves.

Johnson stated that the community needs to support the County. This proposed tax

would not only support the County Sheriff's Office, State's Attorney's Office, Court

Services, etc., but all vital public service departments. The County should continue to

make public safety a priority. If the financial issues are not addressed, the County will

have to implement a reduction in personnel, which would cut services. Johnson stated

that implementing a 1% sales tax that is spread out throughout the County for residents

and non-residents would boost the County's revenue stream, thus increasing the

financial stability of the County. This would be a small price to pay to keep the County

funded to service the community efficiently. Johnson looks forward to seeing this

referendum on the November election ballot and voting yes.

Frank Esposito, St. Charles, spoke on his opposition to the proposed 1% sales tax. He

stated that every time residents turn around, they are being asked for more money. He

spoke on his sales experience as a business owner. Referencing the previous speaker,

he agreed that a 1% sales tax is a small amount. Upon doing is own research, he

found that St. Charles' sales tax rate is 8.5%. His daughter lives in Wheaton where the

sales tax rate is 8%. Esposito stated that as a retired business owner living in St.

Charles, he is paying more in sales tax than those living in Wheaton. He voiced his

opposition to this. He questioned why the County would want to increase the sales tax,

when it may drive people to shop elsewhere. He reminded the Committee that this year

is an election year, and he would think those running would see this as an important

issue. He would like the County to be careful when implementing higher taxes and to

be sure that they truly need the money.

Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, spoke on the proposed referendum of a Special County

Retailers' Occupation tax. She stated that the cost of living is high causing people to

struggle, financially. She spoke on the failing economy. She explained that this

referendum is another way to raise taxes. Kane County residents pay higher taxes than

surrounding counties. Bettag requested that each County Board member meet with

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson to find ways the County could cut expenses. She stated that

this referendum could be placed on the November election ballot for a vote, but Kane

County does not need this extra money. She explained that County Clerk Cunningham

received $2M in "Zuckerbucks", which has been sitting in an account, untouched. She

questioned why these funds are not being used to offset the cost of the new election

system. She urged the County Board to cut expenses. Secondly, Bettag requested that

County Board Member Young's proclamation, pertaining to non-citizen voting, be

placed on the next full County Board meeting agenda. She voiced that it is clear

Madam Chairman Pierog and her chair leaders want to make Kane County a sanctuary

county, which the majority of County residents are not okay with. In closing, Bettag

quoted, "If you earn it, they tax it. If you spend it, they tax it. If you save it, they tax it. If

you invest it, they tax it. If you build it, they tax it. If you sell it, they tax it. If you live in it,

they tax it. If you drive it, they tax it. If you eat it, they tax it. If you give it away, they tax

it. When you die, they tax it, and then they waste the money. She explained that the

Biden Administration has been speaking about implementing a wealth tax. This tax

would tax citizens on any gain. Normal, everyday citizens are facing financial struggle.

Bettag spoke on the funds being used on services for illegal immigrants. She wants to

see the proclamation on the next County Board meeting agenda. (Madam Chairman

Pierog arrived in-person at 9:15 a.m.)

Victoria Davidson-Bell, Geneva, spoke on her concerns of the security and safety of

the management of the County's funds provided by the tax payers of this community. In

an article dated October 17, 2023, the Kane County Chronicle reported that First

American Bank fired Kane County as a customer related to security concerns. The

County received a letter from First American Bank on August 24, 2023. In the letter,

First American Bank expressed concerns for the County's banking activities and

security. The bank required steps to be taken to address these concerns that were

required by federal law. Davidson-Bell read aloud sections of the letter regarding the

imposition of policies and procedures around the County funds. Apparently, First

American Bank's required steps were not taken by the County. On October 6, 2023,

First American Bank requested that the County find another bank. The County's new

bank, Chase, now holds Kane County accounts. Davidson-Bell asked if the County has

a verification process to address concerns raised by First American Bank and have

they been addressed and acted upon. She inquired if the County could verify these

with Chase Bank. She stated it is essential for Kane County residents to have

confidence that their hard-earned money paid to taxes is held in compliance with

security best practices. Additionally, the residents need to be assured that those

managing County funds have checks and balances. Davidson-Bell stated she has

never heard of a bank firing a customer, such as Kane County, before. She questioned

why the County Board allowed this to happen without proper oversight. There is a

significant amount of citizen-paid money that flows through these accounts, but the

Finance Committee and County Board have done nothing to ensure these funds are

protected. Davidson-Bell questioned why Chase Bank has not been brought before this

Committee to assure that the inadequacies numerated by First American Bank have

been cured. She inquired on what else the Treasurer's Office could be hiding.

Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

Kane County resident, Ellen Jo Ljung, thanked the County Board for the purchase of

the new election voting machines. She spoke on the County's new election equipment

and election integrity. As an Election Judge, she saw the critical need for new

machines. She explained that the County was fiscally responsible when paying for

these machines with the help of grant money. She spoke on the timing of receiving the

new machines as time was needed for training. She was pleased with how smooth the

Primary Election process was with the new voting machines. Ljung thanked the County

for approving this essential purchase and that they did the right thing.

Kristine Fulton, St. Charles, spoke on the potential implementation of an AirBnB/VRBO

policy in Kane County. She explained that her neighbors and surrounding communities

live near two properties that are an AirBnB/VRBO. These properties have hosted

parties with loud music, screeching tires, and low-grade firework shows. In July 2023,

renters had an extravagant firework show on the property that lasted approximately 15

minutes. Fulton stated that owning a home next to this property became a real fire

threat. She noted that numerous complaints and police reports were filed. The police

asked the renters to stop the firework show, but once the police left, the fireworks

continued. Fulton asked for a way to hold the owners of these short-term rental

properties accountable. She filed complaints with AirBnB and VRBO, but they have not

been helpful. As Summer months approach, the County needs to implement a policy to

address these short-term rental homes. Fulton requested that a process be put in place

to document incidents in order to pull the owners' AirBnB/VRBO licenses.

Kane County resident, Susan Sanders, explained that resident Paul Setts was not able

to speak at today's meeting. Setts requested Sanders read a Daily Herald editorial from

April 13, 2024, titled, "Kane Board Chair avoided Grand Standing." Sanders read aloud

the editorial addressing the County Board's authority when voting upon subjects

regarding illegal immigration and the political grand standing of former Chairman

Lauzen.

Kane County resident, Cathy Flesburg, addressed her agenda comments made at last

night's Committee of the Whole meeting. She spoke on the County's Legistar website

being incorrect. After conversations with County Board staff, Flesburg learned that

Legistar is not the correct website to view agendas/minutes. Flesburg requested that

this website be removed from public view. She addressed the Forest Preserve agendas

and the lack of correct information. Next, Flesburg spoke on illegal immigrants arriving

in Kane County. She requested that a discussion take place on how the County will

financially support the immigrants with full transparency. She would like to know where

her tax dollars are going. She is bothered that there is potential that her tax dollars

could be used for these illegal immigrants. Flesburg explained that if the Special

County Retailers' Occupation Sales Tax is, in fact, going towards public safety, she

would like proof. She stated that the County is risking losing numerous shoppers, if this

tax is implemented.

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, addressed the Special County Retailers' Occupation

Sales Tax. He stated that the Aurora Farnsworth Outlet Mall is one of the busiest outlet

malls in the United States. However, 2024 retail is down and numerous retail stores are

closing. Anderson spoke on the closing of Oberweis and the lay-off of 125 workers. He

explained that his father and son-in-law have worked for the Federal Government and

they never saw lay-offs, but the private sector deals with this on a regular basis. He

stated that the County cannot control what happens in Washington D.C. or Springfield.

At the County level, citizens are counting on the Board Members to make the tough

decisions. Anderson questioned the Special County Retailers' Occupation Tax. He

quoted "It's never about how much you make, it's how you spend." He stated that he

does not have confidence in the fiscal responsibility of the Kane County Board. He is

unsure that the County would utilize the estimated $60M in tax revenue responsibly.

Anderson explained that in Illinois, citizens pay $150.00 per year for a license

registration sticker, but in Florida, they only pay $22.00, with a Gross Domestic Product

(GDP) of $1.4 Trillion. He urged the County to have fiscal responsibility.

Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)

Monthly Report

Treasurer Lauzen stated the monthly report was on file. He highlighted three

areas of major reform improvements that Treasury staff has been working on.

He shared the Projected versus Promised versus Actual Performance for

Interest Earned for Fiscal Years 2023-2024. In 2023, the interest earned

projection was approximately $1.8M. The promised was $3.8M. The actual

performance was $16.9M. Lauzen explained that this chart shows the amount

collected in interest monthly. He reviewed the interest earned so far in FY2024.

He noted that the County is on pace to collect more than last year. Lauzen

shared the Kane County Weighted Average Demand and Investment Yield

graph. He addressed the speaker's concerns about the County changing banks

to manage County funds from First American Bank to Chase Bank. He spoke on

the visual evidence depicted by the graph that Chase Bank has been able to

earn the County more money that First American Bank could. Lauzen spoke on

the Kane County Chronicle editorial that was mentioned. The article stated that

Kane County was fired by First American Bank. He reassured the Committee

that Kane County was not fired from First American Bank. He provided a brief

background on how the editorial came to be with regards to the County changing

banks. Once the County decided to shop around for other banks, the Request

for Proposal (RFP) process began. Through the process, Chase Bank was

selected. Since hiring Chase Bank, the County has seen an increase in

earnings. Lauzen spoke on the numerous attributes Chase Bank provides the

County, such as producing $650K more per year for Kane County. The last

reform that has been put into place in the Treasurer's Office is a cash

forecasting. As funding continues to become minimal, the County will need

expertise in this area. A cash forecasting report will be made available next

week on the oversight of the Treasury Department on the banking relationships

and the short-term investments. Finally, Lauzen explained that each month,

Kane County constituents send out $141K on debt service for Longmeadow

Parkway. He applauded the work that has gone into acquiring state funding for

this project. However, the sooner the County implements state funding, the

sooner the County can stop sending out the $141K per month.

Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)

Monthly Report

Auditor Wegman stated the monthly report was on file. No additional report was

made.

Approving March 2024 Claims Paid

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Jarett Sanchez, and Vern

Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

Anita Lewis

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated the monthly financial reports were on file. She

shared the Select Tax Revenues for FY2023 and FY2024. She highlighted that

tax revenues are performing under budget, such as the State Income Tax,

Personal Property Replacement Tax, and the State Motor Fuel Tax. Hopkinson

reviewed the trend analysis for the County's Total Salaries, including overtime,

by County Office/Department across all funds. The forecasted amount for

FY2024, based on expenses to date, is approximately $92M in salaries. Within

the County's General Fund, the total expenses, salary and others, are running

less than last year at $41M. Hopkinson reviewed the monthly activities of the

Finance Department. She spoke on the FY2025 Budget process. Currently, the

Finance Department is working with all County departments/offices on

submitting their Mission & Outcomes forms. She thanked the departments for

their patience as the Finance Department prepares to use new technology

improvements that will save hundreds of hours in the budget process. She

thanked her staff for their diligent work on implementing these new technologies.

Hopkinson highlighted the activities of the Purchasing Department. Staff has

been working to communicate efficiently to all County departments/offices the

availability of purchasing cooperatives and how to structure a resolution to

accurately describe how items are being bought. Additionally, staff has worked

alongside the Kane County State's Attorney's Office to develop Best Practice

templates for departments/offices to utilize.

Hopkinson provided a presentation on the FY2025 Budget Revenue Options.

She reviewed the General Fund - Forecast and Target with the assumption of a

3% increase to revenues and expenses, and a $3M transfer to the Capital

Projects Fund each year from 2026-2028. She spoke on the dire need for the

County to find other sources of revenue. The targeted total amount for the

County's General Fund for FY2025 is $125M. The main way the County Board

hopes to accomplish this is to reduce the amount of vacant positions that are

allowed to be budgeted for each department/office based on the number of

people each have employed. If the County continues on the financial path of

using reserves to balance the budget and does not find other sources of

revenue, the General Fund will be depleted by 2028. Hopkinson shared a graph

depicting the FY24 Budget General Fund Revenues. The majority of revenues

come from other taxes, such as Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Personal Property

Replacement Tax. Hopkinson noted that 9% of the General Fund's revenue

comes from the Fund Balance Utilization or reserves. She spoke on the RTA

Transportation Sales Tax regarding the Kane County Financial Policies that was

amended February 8, 2022. Currently, 75% of this tax is given to the Kane

County Division of Transportation (KDOT), and 25% goes towards Public Safety.

Hopkinson noted that the County Board has the option to readjust the allocation

amount for transportation and public safety. She spoke on the Local Option

Motor Fuel Tax. Currently, Kane County imposes a $0.047 per gallon tax. The

County has the option to impose up to a $0.08 per gallon. Hopkinson reviewed

the revenue option of imposing a Special County Retailer's Occupation Tax. If

this were to be voted upon, all personnel that shop at County businesses that

sell tangible personal property would be charged a tax that is in one-quarter

percent increments. Hopkinson reviewed surrounding counties revenue amounts

from implementing this type of tax. She summarized the County's funding

options for the General Fund and Capital Projects. She stated that if the County

sticks to a 3% expense increase, the General Fund would need an additional

$11M to balance the budget. Regarding the proposed imposition of an 1%

Special County Retailer's Occupation Tax, the General Fund's revenue would

increase by $60M per year. This tax can be used for one of the following: public

safety, public facilities, mental health, substance abuse, or transportation.

Hopkinson reviewed the key tangible items this potential tax would be applied to

and not applied to. Hopkinson shared where surrounding counties have imposed

this tax and what they have utilized it for. She provided a letter from the Illinois

Department of Revenue confirming Kane County's estimated revenue total from

the Special County Retailer's Occupation Tax. Hopkinson addressed questions

and comments from the Committee.

Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Judicial Center Exterior Lighting Project

with Fitzgerald's Electric Contracting, Inc. and the Building Management

Department (BID# 24-020-TK)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Contract for Credit Card and Electronic Payment Services at the

Kane County Animal Control Department

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing a Contract with Brandt Excavating, Inc. for the Construction of the

Ogden Gardens Water Service Project

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Documents and Records Management with

Laserfiche Through OMNIA Partners (Contract# 01-158)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Purchase of a Renewal License for the GrayKey Digital

Forensics Program by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Health Department Purchase of Mosquito Larvicide

Committee Member Sanchez motioned to substitute this resolution with the draft

that was provided to the Committee addressing additional "Whereas" clauses

outlining the purchasing authority, Lewis seconded.

Committee Member Juby requested clarification on the motioned amendments.

KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson explained that the additional "Whereas" clauses

more clearly show that the larvicide is being purchased under a state contract.

These amendments will not change anything materially. Isaacson reviewed the

timeline of utilizing the larvicide. Juby asked if every resolution moving forward

will need to stipulate how County items are purchased. Fin. Exec. Dir.

Hopkinson explained that the reference within this resolution did not indicate that

it was being bought off of a state contract, which made it unclear on what

purchasing process was being followed. She stated that her department has

been trying to clean up the language on how purchases occur within resolutions.

Motion to amend carried unanimously by roll call vote.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Anita Lewis

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Other

Amending the Schedule of Fees for Animal Control Services

Committee Member Juby stated that at the last Public Health Committee

meeting, the low-cost euthanasia amount was amended to be removed from this

resolution. She questioned why this was not corrected.

Committee Member Tepe motioned to amend this resolution to remove the

low-cost euthanasia wording, Juby seconded. Motion passed unanimously by

voice vote.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the

Kane County Judiciary and Each of their Transaction Limits

Committee Member Lenert motioned to pass agenda items B through I together,

Sanchez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

Jarett Sanchez

Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to

Court Services and Each of their Transaction Limits

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the Kane County Division

of Transportation and the Transaction Limits Thereof

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

Jarett Sanchez

Authorizing the Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County

Emergency Communications and Each of their Transaction Limits

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

Jarett Sanchez

Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the Geographic Information

System (GIS) Division of the Information Technologies Department and Each of

their Transaction Limits

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

Jarett Sanchez

Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to

Circuit Clerk’s Office and Each of their Transaction Limits

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

Jarett Sanchez

Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the

Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and Each of their Transaction Limits

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

Jarett Sanchez

Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to

County Board Office and Each of their Transaction Limits

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Departmental Purchasing Policies

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson provided additional information on this resolution.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Accounting, Auditing, and Financial

Reporting Policies

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Establishing the Transfer of American Rescue Plan Act Grant Staff Management

and Functions from the County Board Office to the Finance Department

Committee Member Sanchez explained that the American Rescue Plan

Committee (ARPC) has been working out transfer details with the Finance

Department. Additionally, this resolution's committee work flow did not include

the ARPC. He feels that this Committee should review this resolution before

moving forward to the County Board. Sanchez motioned to send this resolution

to the ARPC meeting on May 29, 2024, Lenert seconded. Motion carried

unanimously by voice vote.

KC American Rescue Plan Committee

RESULT:

HELD OVER

Jarett Sanchez

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Adopting a Sick Leave Donation Policy to the Personnel Policy Handbook

Committee Member Juby thanked the Human Resources Department on their

work on this ordinance.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Supporting State Legislation Authorizing Counties to Lease Buildings and Land

Committee Member Juby voiced her confusion on why this resolution was

presented to the Finance Committee, instead of the Legislative Committee. She

asked if this legislation was already written, if the County's lobbyists were

included on this, and what land does the County hope to lease. Madam

Chairman Pierog stated that an opportunity has been presented to lease

County-owned land. Currently, the County is unable to lease the land due to the

listed purpose of entertainment. She explained that even though the purpose

would be for public use, the legislation should be inclusive to include the word

"entertainment" and the meaning of it. Because of the restriction put forth and

the interpretation of what public good is, legislation would need to specify what

kind of entertainment would be allowed on the leased property. Pierog explained

that this is an addendum to change the language to current legislation that is

being proposed. It was asked by State Senator Rachel Ventura that the County

approve this through their committee structure to show support for the changes.

Pierog stated that the County's Lobbyist have been involved. She mentioned

that the leasing opportunities are not yet public and cannot be shared at this

time. Additionally, she explained that this legislation is Illinois State Association

of Counties (ISACo) sponsored. The potential impact of this legislation would be

for 101 counties, not specifically Kane County. Much discussion ensued on

sending this resolution to the Kane County Legislative Committee.

Committee Vice-Chair Lenert motioned to move this resolution to a Special

Legislative Committee meeting, Juby seconded. Further discussion ensued.

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

KC Legislative Committee

RESULT:

HELD OVER

KC Legislative Committee

Leslie Juby

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Submission to the Electors of the County of Kane by

Referendum on the [DATE], [election type] Election Ballot the Question of

Imposing a [XX]% Special County Retailers’ Occupation Tax for Public Safety

Purposes

Chairman Berman asked the Committee for a consensus to remove this

resolution from the agenda. A consensus was not reached.

Berman requested that a sub-committee be established to conduct studies on

implementing a Special County Retailers' Occupation Tax. Much discussion

ensued. Madam Chairman stated that a Committee should be established to

find ways on how the County could cut $25M from the annual budget expenses.

Discussion ensued on developing a committee to discuss and research both

issues. Committee Member Juby suggested that Chairman Berman put an item

on the next Finance Committee meeting agenda to talk about creating a

sub-committee to discuss the potential of imposing the Special County Retailers'

Occupation Tax and for budgetary cuts that may need to occur, if the

referendum does not pass. Discussion ensued. The Committee agreed.

Berman motioned to remove this resolution from today's agenda, Lenert

seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

RESULT:

MOVER:

TABLED

Dale Berman

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

AYE:

Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett

Sanchez, and Vern Tepe

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

11.

Old Business

Committee Vice-Chair Lenert stated that at the last Transportation Committee, two

resolutions were passed. One resolution was with SKC Construction, Inc. for a crack

sealing project that was approved for $264,663.80. The other was with Corrective

Asphalt Materials, LLC. in the amount of $764, 463.20. Lenert inquired why these two

resolutions were not included on the Finance Committee agenda for today's meeting.

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson stated that discussions have been started with the State's

Attorney's Office on possibly requiring Transportation resolutions be voted upon at the

Finance Committee meetings. Historically, Kane County Division of Transportation

(KDOT) has not moved their resolutions forward to the Finance Committee due to

having their own funds. Hopkinson stated that this issue is being explored.

Committee Member Juby questioned why Board Member Gumz's Personal Expense

Voucher (PEV) resolution was not included on today's agenda. Auditor Wegman

explained that the calculations of PEVs for the County Board are being done through

the Auditor's Office before being presented to the Finance Committee for approval.

Discussion ensued on policy procedure. Juby requested that the State's Attorney's

Office (SAO) look into the policy process of approving PEVs. ASA Frank stated that a

clear policy will be drafted to address these issues.

12.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Jarett Sanchez

13.

14.

Committee Chairman's Comments

None.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.