Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
Kane County  
County Board  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, April 9, 2024  
9:45 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
The Adjourned Meeting of the Kane County Board was held at the Kane County  
Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 on April 9, 2024.  
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:46 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Board Member Deborah Allan  
Board Member Dale Berman  
Board Member Ron Ford  
PRESENT:  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
Board Member Leslie Juby  
Board Member Mo Iqbal  
Board Member Michael Kenyon  
Board Member Chris Kious  
Board Member Bill Lenert  
Board Member Anita Lewis  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Bill Roth  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Monica Silva  
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann  
Board Member Clifford Surges  
Board Member Bill Tarver  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
Board Member David Young  
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog  
Board Member Gary Daugherty  
Board Member Mark Davoust  
Board Member Michael Linder  
REMOTE:  
Board Member Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Board Member Mavis Bates  
Also Present: Chf. Dpty. Clerk Weilandt; Co. Bd. staff Valdez; Finance Exec. Dir.  
Hopkinson; Treasurer Lauzen; KDOT Dir. Schoedel; Auditor P. Wegman; Circuit Clerk  
Barrerio; Development Dir. Vankerkhoff; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; OEM Dir. Scott  
Buziecki; PIO Mann; State's Atty. Mosser & staff Frank, O'Brien, Shepro, Brady*, Hunt*;  
ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*; and members of the press & public.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS  
Madam Chair asked for consensus to allow board members Daugherty, Davoust,  
Sanchez, and Linder to attend the meeting remotely. Board consensus was received.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION  
Board Member Davoust led the assembly with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Member Lewis said the invocation.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 12, 2024 & March 27, 2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Chris Kious  
6.  
PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items)  
Prior to public comment, Madam Chair announced that a prior proclamation was not on  
the agenda because it was not an actual bill. The matter was moved to the (General  
Assembly's) Assignments Committee in March 2023 and was not called forward.  
Therefore no discussion or vote could take place on something that was not an active  
bill. She offered to send an email on the matter to those interested.  
Mr. Esposito spoke to Proposition Resolution No. 24-165 for the transfer of funds from  
elections from 2023 to 2024 and hoped that the budget was balanced. Regarding  
Res. No. 24-166 he was also concerned about the 1% Special County Retailers'  
Occupation Tax increase and felt the referendum was not good timing. Store prices  
were already very high. Lastly, he voiced concern the last two resolutions on the  
agenda did not follow proper procedure.  
Steve Brewsewitz voiced concern about the proposed retailers' tax referendum. The  
county could not expect to cut taxes and keep the same services going. Therefore, the  
tax increase was necessary. He cited various scenarios supporting his premise. He  
wanted the retailer's tax referendum on the ballot.  
Edward Mark asked that the board focus on the county's infrastructure. He believed  
the question should be on the ballot and let the people vote.  
Kathy Fleesburg (phonetic), spoke to Resolution Nos. 23-136, -137 and -138 and  
objected to the funds being used to support these resolutions, as it appeared the  
county was over budget. She questioned the funding amounts of Resolution No.  
24-138 and where the monies were coming from. Health department funds should be  
used toward fixing the building, not purchasing a new building. She asked for more  
transparency and found the funds going to transportation trucks were too much.  
Debbie Kanorowski expressed concern about the 1% retailers' tax being asked of the  
county's citizens for public safety, not infrastructure and the fact that the increase will  
be added to the cost of goods. She noted the county cannot currently attract  
businesses without adding costs to the retailers. She voiced concern the county was  
not passing any proclamation against illegal immigrants, eventually resulting in more  
crime. She objected to the emergency appropriation for the election equipment funds.  
She stated Wisconsin voters approved bans on private funding for elections by 54 to  
45 in their recent primary election.  
Mark Schrage read Resolution 23-165 as it relates to the 2023 budget line item Special  
Purpose Equipment noting when the election equipment was to be paid in 2023 when  
most of the equipment arrived in 2024. As a result the 2024 budget had to be amended  
to reflect same. He questioned the certification of the equipment in September, 2023,  
when most of it arrived in 2024. He further asked why the old equipment was replaced  
and be considered as "an upgrade" when all of the old pieces are new?  
Jenine Maher (remote), Elburn, discussed that while it was said that county property  
taxes have not been raised in the past 13 years, the economy has steadily increasing  
with inflation, and the taxpayers were paying high taxes. She asked why the retailers'  
sales tax was being proposed now, when in the past the county had survived  
depressions in prior years. The county was one of the highest taxed counties in the  
nation. She asked the board to not place the referendum on the November ballot and  
be better stewards of the county's funds. (Gumz steps away 10:17 AM)  
7.  
PUBLIC COMMENT (Non-Agenda Items)  
Mark Avalar spoke to Resolution No. 24-166 and shared that at the prior Legislative  
Committee he mentioned that McHenry County (Gumz returns 10:18 am) approved a  
similar, but smaller tax, for mental health. He explained how the groundwork was laid  
in prior years for the success of that tax increase. He urged the board to take similar  
steps and work together for a successful passage. On a different matter, Mr. Avalar  
spoke to the new Fair Labors Standards Act, a federal act that classifies independent  
contractors, putting them at risk and spoke to the objections that have been filed.  
(House Joint Res. No. 116) Mr. Avalar addressed House Bill 5345 and the concerns of  
that bill. He has queried the county's State's Attorney's office of what procedures are  
being followed.  
Brian Anderson (remote), Sugar Grove, referred to the March 21, 2024 Public Service  
Committee meeting where it was stated by some board members that the county was  
"blacklisted" and Springfield was watching Kane County. Specifically, the county was  
paying a lobbyist $10,000/month and it was conveyed by a board member that he/she  
could not speak with the lobbyist, which raised a red flag. Mr. Anderson stated it  
should also be a warning to the board members. He extended appreciation to a  
number of board members who spoke at the last special County Board meeting about  
the referendum question but asked each board if he/she knew how to manage fiscal  
responsibility correctly.  
Mr. Mark Schlage, shared his comments that national and local elected representatives  
appear to determine who are fit and unfit at any time and those who wish to gain power  
over others, serving their own interests and causing the disempowerment of the  
majority, resulting in servitude.  
Victoria [inaudible] spoke to Resolution Nos. 24-136, -137 and -138, and asked why the  
$141,000 was not budgeted and why was it now being requested. She stated the  
money should be used more wisely. She also requested that a dollar amount be  
written on the resolution, for transparency purposes. Lastly she voiced concern about  
the funding that is going toward the illegals who do not have to work, stating crime will  
increase.  
Treasurer Lauzen mentioned two meetings ago the chairwoman falsely insinuated that  
he was in favor of the sanctuary status and illegal immigration. He reminded the board  
the previous proclamation was drafted by Member Williams opposing illegal  
immigration and while the board voted on the proclamation, the Chairwoman refused to  
vote and take a position. Contrarily, he stated his public record has been clear for 20  
years and that he opposes illegal immigration. Excerpts of his speeches followed,  
along with comments made by President John F. Kennedy on the importance of the  
observance of the law. He did not appreciate the chairwoman lying about him.  
Katie O'Conner read a definition of an illegal person and shared that four years ago the  
country was safe. She supported the Treasurer's comments.  
Jean Mayer discussed the history of our government and why our country formed. She  
spoke to repressive government, i.e., socialism, communism, Marxism and the  
subsidies that are given to illegal aliens, which are kindness without repercussions.  
Lastly, she reminded the board of the words of Patrick Henry (one of the founders of  
our country) and the words from Argentina's new president who, speaking at the World  
Economic Forum, warned the "West" was in danger of its freedoms being co-opted by  
leaders who would purposely take our country's freedoms. Socialism leads to poverty.  
Ms. Mayer voiced that If the USA merges into a new world order, it will be taking orders  
from a global entity. Leveling the U.S.'s economy must be lowered to other, poorer  
countries and it is occurring right now with the open border policies and providing illegal  
aliens the privileges of U.S. citizens at the taxpayers' expense. Examples followed.  
She asked the board to stand up and vote for the proclamation opposing non-citizen  
voting and force the topic onto the agenda.  
Board Member David Young read the proclamation, as drafted by Mr. Williams, and  
stated it was passed at the Public Service Committee meeting with a 4-3 vote, noting  
the proclamation should have been placed on the Board agenda today to be  
discussed. He questioned why it was not on the agenda.  
SAO Frank explained why the proclamation was not on the agenda. However, under  
New Business it could return to discussion for the following month.  
8.  
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
A.  
Madam Chairman's Comments  
Madam Chair asked that Resolution No. 24-166 be moved to the Finance Committee.  
No discussion. (See vote near bottom of agenda.)  
Due to the lengthy agenda, Madam Chair asked the board to discuss the Consent  
Agenda now. However, Member Lenert suggested to discuss the zoning petitions prior  
to the Consent Agenda due to the public in the room. Permission received. The board  
then proceeded to follow the regular agenda.  
Recognizing April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month  
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24-134  
Because the month of April is recognized as National Volunteer Appreciation  
Month, Office of Emergency Management Director, Scott Buziekci, recognized  
and thanked OEM volunteers Brian Pechtold, Terry Ostrander, David Pesola,  
and Larissa Melton, along with all other volunteers, for their support to the OEM  
office.  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
Michael Kenyon  
SECONDER:  
Proclaiming April 14-20, 2024 National Public Safety  
Telecommunicators Week  
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Michelle Guthrie, Director for KaneComm (911) reminded the board that Public  
Safety Telecommunicators Week is designated as the second full week in April  
and recognizes all 911 telecommunicators -- those working behind the scenes.  
Present were Deputy Director Stoffa and Operations Manager, Christopher  
McMeen. Other telecommunication centers within Kane County were also  
recognized by Dir. Guthrie. The board was encouraged to visit the  
telecommunicators and express their gratitude.  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
D.  
Appointments  
None.  
E.  
Committee Updates  
None.  
11.  
RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES  
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------  
The Chairwoman asked if anyone would like to remove an item from the Consent  
Agenda. Member Strathmann removed Res. No. 24-148; Surges removed #24-151  
and #24-152; Iqbal removed #24-137 and Tarver removed #24-150. The chairwoman  
asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Resolution  
Nos. 24-137, 24-148, 24-150, 24-151, and 24-152. (Tepe steps away at 11:04 AM.)  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to  
Fund Pre-Arrest Diversion and Equity: Flexible Participant Funds  
for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office  
24-136  
Authorizing the Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to  
Fund the Reimbursement of Finance Staff Pay and Benefits for  
Hours Worked on ARPA Administration Tasks for Kane County  
Finance Department  
24-138  
Approving February 2024 Claims Paid  
24-139  
24-140  
Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement with Healy,  
Bender, Patton and Been, and RC Wegman for the Construction  
of an Accessible Ramp at the Kane County Sheriff's Office  
(RFQ# 42-020)  
Authorizing Service Agreement with Facilities Survey, LLC. (FSI)  
for the Building Management Department's Work Order Software  
24-141  
24-142  
Authorizing a Contract with Langton Group for the Mill Creek  
SSA Landscape Maintenance Services Program (Tree Related  
Services) (BID# 24-025-TK)  
Authorizing a Contract with Everlast Blacktop, Inc. for the North  
Sidewalk Improvement Project for the Mill Creek SSA (BID#  
24-024-KK)  
24-143  
24-144  
Authorizing a Contract Extension with Netceed and Heartland  
Business Systems for Cisco Hardware, Software, Services, and  
Smartnet (RFP# 34-020)  
Authorizing Updated Capital Projects from the Capital Fund  
24-145  
24-146  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Commercial Floor  
Coverings and Related Services with Mohawk Industries Through  
OMNIA Partners (Contract# 2020002149)  
Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds with Zoom Video  
Communications Inc. for Zoom Web Conferencing Services for  
the Kane County Information Technologies Department  
24-147  
24-149  
Authorizing the Purchase of Three Vehicles for the State's  
Attorney's Office  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
24-153  
24-154  
Approving Purchase of Three (3) V-Body & Equipment Packages  
Including Installation Thereof on Three (3) Tandem Axle Trucks  
for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
Approving an Agreement with Genuine Parts Company dba  
Napa Auto Parts of Atlanta, Georgia for Non-OEM Auto Parts  
and Supplies for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
24-155  
Approving a Deposit for Six (6) 2026 Tandem Axle Truck Cab &  
Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
24-156  
24-157  
24-158  
Approving Purchase of Three (3) 2025 Tandem Axle Truck Cab  
and Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC  
of Hillside, Illinois for 2024 Kane County Resurfacing Project,  
Kane County Section No. 23-00565-00-RS  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Plote Construction  
Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway  
Section C-2B, Kane County Section No. 21-00215-29-CH  
24-159  
24-160  
Approving Contract for Construction with Plote Construction, Inc.  
of Hoffman Estates, Illinois for Fabyan Parkway at Western  
Avenue Intersection and Multi-Use Path Reconstruction Project,  
Kane County Section No. 22-00548-00-PV  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC  
of Hillside, Illinois for 2024 Dundee Township Maintenance  
Project, Section No. 24-07000-01-GM  
24-161  
24-162  
24-163  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC  
of Hillside, Illinois for 2024 Elgin Township Maintenance Project,  
Section No. 24-08000-01-GM  
Approving an Amendment 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  
Approving an Agreement with State Materials Engineering, LLC  
dba S.T.A.T.E. Testing, LLC of East Dundee, Illinois for 2024  
On-Call Material Testing Services, Kane County Section No.  
24-00371-04-EG  
24-164  
RESULT:  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Michael Kenyon  
Ron Ford  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mark Davoust,  
Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael  
Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis,  
AYE:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David  
Young  
Rick Williams  
Mavis Bates  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
------------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------  
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION  
A. Settlement of Claims  
Madam Chair asked for a motion to go into executive session to discuss settlement of  
claims and pending/probable and imminent litigation. The board moved into executive  
session at 11:05 AM.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michael Kenyon  
Ron Ford  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mark Davoust,  
Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael  
Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis,  
Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David  
Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
Mavis Bates  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
10.  
OPEN SESSION  
The board returned to open session at 11:53 AM. The roll was called and a quorum  
was established with 22 board members. (Away: Bates; Absent: Williams).  
B.  
Ordinance  
None.  
C.  
Zoning Petitions  
Petition # 4616 Petitioner: Alexander/Johnson (KaneSolar2, LLC)  
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Madam Chair invited the petitioner and others to speak on this petition with a  
time limit.  
Mr. Mike Noonan, with Foley & Lardner, 321 N. Clark St., #3000, Chicago,  
representing petitioner KaneSolar02 and Horizon Solar Power, reminded the  
board that several ZBA hearings have been held on the petition and have been  
before this board many times. Since the February 27, 2024, the parties have  
tried to come to an agreement. During last week's meeting it was offered to Mr.  
Lundgren's clients to include increased tree density coverage and each neighbor  
was offered funds to increase screening on their own property. To assure that  
access to neighbors' farms would be maintained, a letter from Mr. Kent Kleckner  
confirmed the 25-foot wide travel path would remain. It was consistent with  
Horizon's plan dated 12/18/2023. The offer was not accepted by the neighbors  
nor was a counteroffer provided. Mr. Noonan explained that counsel said his  
clients were interested in a permanent access easement over the property so  
that Mr. Kleckner can access the land. It was relayed that an easement is  
unnecessary because the property has functioned without an easement for  
years and can function as in the past. In closing, Mr. Noonan asked for approval  
of the petition based on the three conditions he read out loud to the board. If  
denied, Horizon will be reviewing legal action.  
Mr. Andy Melka, with Horizon Solar Power, understood the neighbors' issues  
were: access for farming and screening. Approving the project would not block  
access to their property since access is available off of Meredith Road in  
addition to the ways that the property lines have been adjusted. Views are not a  
protected right in Illinois; however, significant enhancements (a 50% increase in  
density and tree height) have been provided to the current screening, the site  
plan is sufficient for access, as per Mr. Kleckner's letter, and the panels will not  
be disruptive to the wedding venue. Lastly, Mr. Melka reminded the board that  
the appraisal from Maroose & Co. states the solar panel site will not affect the  
surrounding property values. He referenced the amended motion to be made by  
the board.  
Ms. Blair Alexander, property owner of the proposed solar site, stated the project  
was good, especially for the plant, and asked for this board's approval.  
Atty. Tait Lundgren, Foster & Buick, Sycamore, spoke in opposition to this  
petition, explaining the concessions that were being made to allow for farming  
access. He pointed out the petitioner did not own the property and had no legal  
authority to give his clients permission to travel across the land and into the  
farmland. His clients are of the opinion that they hold the legal right to the  
access by prescriptive use of the easement for the past 20 years. Two lawsuits  
have been filed regarding that issue. Mr. Lundgren asked the board to focus on  
the acts and deny the petition because the revised site plan does not comply  
with state statute or the county ordinance. Lastly, he noted that there is a  
pending bill in the Illinois General Assembly to change the state's solar statute  
on setbacks from 50 feet to 500 feet.  
Atty. Stuart Peterson, representing an adjacent owner, summarized his concerns  
about property values decreasing and the real estate appraisal was provided to  
the board immediately prior to the board voting, giving the board no time to  
review the appraisal. Mr. Peterson stated that nothing has changed since the  
ZBA vote, other than the petitioners wanting another chance before the board  
and to threaten a lawsuit. He reiterated that Item B in the Lasalle/St. Clair  
factors, and the county's ordinance, was a key factor in denying the special use  
on this petition. He also believes such concerns are why there is a pending  
house bill going through the Legislature. He asked the board to deny and keep  
the vote from the board's February County Board meeting.  
Mr. Chuck Haskin, 1N700 Meredith Road, Maple Park (western edge of his  
property borders the site) shared his objections of this petition. He believes the  
petitioners, under the guise of working together, have been untrustworthy and  
cited the reasons why. The Kaneville Township board opposed the petition, the  
county's ZBA opposed the petition and now petitioners threatened a lawsuit  
because the board voted based on the facts presented. He asked the board to  
deny the petition.  
Ms. Carrie Svilhik, Meredith Road, whose western edge of her property borders  
the proposed site, shared her and her neighbors' concerns who voiced objection  
to the petition. She referenced a prior solar field approved by the board. That  
company worked with the residents, as compared to the subject petitioner for  
#4616. Ms. Svilhik reported the landowner, Richard Johnson, refuses to be  
involved in the discussions and the petitioner has only met with a few residents  
of the Pine Tree Subdivision, where more families lived. Horizon did not hire  
specialists; instead they hired an attorney and a lobbyist. Due to the zoning  
board denying the petition its second time, she asked the board to do the same.  
Ms. Gayla Argent, a Route 38 resident, said her entire southern and eastern  
edges of her property border the proposed site. She is representing her family  
and other neighbors who signed a petition against the petition. The board  
approved other solar sites that were well chosen and the petitioner worked with  
the neighbors. Horizon's representative stated they wanted to be a good  
neighbor but they have not, mocking the residents' concerns. As stated on its  
website and ask Mr. Melka has stated publicly, Horizon Solar is a developer who  
sells to long-term investors and eventually moves on. Ms. Argent reminded the  
board the subject property is zoned agricultural and it is up to the board to  
assess the matter and grant or not grant the zoning variance to allow the land to  
be used in any other way. She asked the board to deny the petition again.  
Mr. Melka returned and stated the second ZBA vote found nothing to support the  
six findings of fact, except for the views and lack of a site-specific study, which  
his company addressed. The access matter was not for this board to vote upon.  
He did reach out to (objectors) Carried Svilhik and Chuck Haskin before the first  
public hearing but there was no response; only insults. He stated the concerns  
were addressed and he was amenable to increasing the density to 15 feet if the  
board wanted to discuss it further.  
Atty. Tait Lundgren, for the objector, returned and asked that the maps be  
amended with a two-thirds vote.  
Mr. Melka, responding to a question, relayed the solar panel height, when tilted,  
is 8 to 10 feet tall depending upon the topography. Atty. Lundgren, referring to  
the petitioner's plan, stated it was 15 feet.  
Board questions followed on how the setbacks were measured and if the panels  
were built on a hill. Mr. Melka stated a hill existed on the western central part of  
the site.  
Ms. Gala Argent stated her home sits 40 feet high and she would need a 66 ft.  
barrier. And a 30 ft. rise exists from the Meredith neighbors to the western side.  
Opening the matter up to board discussion, Member Iqbal pointed out that  
nothing in the code discusses "view" and the protection of it. Regarding the  
vineyard, there was no proof that the panels would affect the crop. As to the  
rodents on the solar farm, he suggested the owner taken care of them now  
before they cut the wires. Lastly, there was no definitive study that the solar  
farm will devalue the nearby properties. He believed the ZBA erred in its  
decision and asked the board to approve the request. Member Lenert, however,  
stated he opposed the petition prior and would not support it again due to it  
being the fourth solar farm in the area and it was becoming too dense in the  
area. He reiterated the ZBA voted unanimously to reject the request and so did  
the Board. The amount of effort put in by the neighbors, the cost of their legal  
defense and their quality of life was enough for him to not support the petition.  
Additional members expressed their support or objection to the petition with  
SAO Mosser explaining the requirements of the party seeking the variance and  
what evidence must be provided as to each of the necessary elements to obtain  
that variance. The term "comfort" is not defined. Furthermore, she pointed out  
the ZBA did not find that there was anything under Subsection A of the  
LaSalle/St. Clair factors that was presented under that factor. She relayed the  
board could review that subsection and make a decision on whether the request  
should or should not be granted based on that information. (Members Lenert  
and Young leave.)  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Bill Lenert  
Chris Kious  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Anita  
Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, and Cherryl Strathmann  
Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie  
Juby, Michael Kenyon, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth,  
Monica Silva, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David  
Young  
NAY:  
Rick Williams  
Mavis Bates  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
(Short recess)  
(The board took a short recess at 12:46 PM; reconvened at 12:56 PM.)  
Madam Chair asked for the roll to be called to establish a quorum. The Clerk called the  
roll and a quorum was established with 20 board members present. (Absent: Williams;  
Away: Bates, Lenert, Young)  
Petition # 4626 Petitioner: Seven 14 Properties  
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Madam Chair invited the public to speak on Petition 4626, with a time limit.  
Mr. Robert Enders, opposed the petition and discussed how the petitioner  
Seven 14 Properties uses his investment property under the guise of  
agri-tourism, holds events without proper health or liquor permits, and disregards  
the county's ordinance regarding noise and occupancy requirements. Other  
concerns followed. Mr.Enders requested that a property impact study (Iqbal  
steps away 1:03 PM) be done. He believes the petitioner is trying to get his  
business approved in a rural residential area through a back-door route versus  
pursuing the conventional business commercial route. He asked the board to  
not reward the owner with an approved special use request and requested the  
petitioner follow certain conditions, if the request is approved. Mr. Enders stated  
why he moved out to a rural area and said the proposed use was detrimental to  
the use and enjoyment of the surrounding properties.  
Mr. Bill Meyer, Hampshire, lives adjacent to the subject property. He agreed  
with the above speaker, explaining the business operates without permits and  
he has had to listen to music every weekend for the past two years. He moved  
to the area to find tranquility and has found nothing of the sort. He discussed  
the disturbances and people coming up to his home in the early morning hours,  
asking for rides home, people revving their car (engines) when events are  
ending on the subject property, etc. He asked the board for consideration.  
Development Dir. Van Kerkhoff reviewed the petitioner's request for a Rezoning  
from F-District Farming to F-1 District Rural Residential to accommodate an  
existing single family home and F-2 District - Agricultural related sales, service,  
processing, research, warehouse and marketing with a special use for an event  
venue to allow for open weddings. A review of maps followed. Asked what  
makes the site agricultural, Dir. Vankerkhoff noted a horse stable exists. Asked  
if the petitioners were living on the site, Dir. Vankerkhoff said the petitioners  
represented they would live on-site. Further noted, the petitoiners were cited  
with offenses and a Cease and Desist was ordered. A list of the conditions for  
approval followed. Member Surges suggested to mimic the conditions of the  
Milk Pail wherein Vankerkhoff noted the petitioner has put the noise level  
condition upon itself.  
Atty. Joe McMahon, introduced petitioner, Jay Manjarrez, and referenced the  
petitioner's zoning request and request for special use. He shared the  
petitioner's long history in farming, stating the zoning change would allow the  
petitioner to use the barn for special events -- weddings, baptisms, family  
parties, etc. Atty. McMahon confirmed police were at the property five times,  
some of ordinance violations being issued and others not, but the ordinnace  
violations were resolved. He stated his client is being proactive by purchasing  
audio equipment to measure the noise decibels. The food will be catered; a  
third-party will apply for an alcohol permit; etc. 23 conditions are part of the  
request. He asked the board approve the petition.  
Board member questions followed as to the amount of acreage the site was,  
sound deafening devices for the animals in the main barn, decibel  
measurement, the district the property was located in, how a special use could  
be revoked, addressing future violations, duration of the decibel time, etc.  
(Member Bates arrives 1:42 PM.)  
Atty. McMahon described the additional conditions the petitioner was amenable  
to and those that he was not, as it would negatively affect the petitioner's  
business, noting it would be the most regulated event venue in the county.  
Other board members shared their support or objection to the petition.  
Neighbor Mr. Meyer returned, explained the reasons for his objection, and asked  
the board to not support the petition.  
The roll was called: Allan stated voted Nay, referring to paragraphs A and B.  
Linder voted Nay, referring to paragraphs A and B. Young voted Nay, referring  
to paragraphs A and B.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Ron Ford  
Mo Iqbal  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Gary Daugherty, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle  
Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina,  
Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, and Bill Tarver  
AYE:  
Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Michael  
Linder, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Vern Tepe, and David Young  
NAY:  
Rick Williams  
Clifford Surges  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
AWAY:  
(Madam Chair leaves meeting at 1:58 PM and turns meeting over to Vice Chair Tepe.)  
Petition # 4627 Petitioner: Donald Stoxen, Mary Oehler, Anne  
Wesemann, Linda Stoxen and Julie Stoxen  
•
TMP-24-2036  
Per Dir. VanKerkhoff, there were no objectors on this petition.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michael Kenyon  
Clifford Surges  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
A.  
Vote on Settlement Approval in Case 22WC019824  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Clifford Surges  
Michael Kenyon  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
B.  
Vote on Settlement Approval in Case 21WC027893  
(Allan steps away.) The initial amount is for $96,055.95 with a separate medical  
reserve of $17,000.00. No discussion followed.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Clifford Surges  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,  
Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,  
Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Deborah Allan, and Bill Lenert  
Authorizing the Use and Transfer of State and Local Fiscal  
Recovery Funds from Lost Revenue RecoUpment Fund 356 to  
General Fund 001 to Fund Pre-Arrest Diversion and Equity:  
Operation Funds for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office  
24-137  
Two scrivenor's errors were noted. Member Iqbal believed the wording of the  
resolution could be shortened with focus on the recoupment of funds, whereas,  
Member Sanchez explained the excess wording for ARPA projects is part of the  
justification process.  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Myrna Molina  
MOVER:  
Jarett Sanchez  
SECONDER:  
Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mark Davoust, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,  
Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,  
Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Deborah Allan, and Bill Lenert  
Authorizing Health Department Purchase of Mosquito Larvicide  
24-148  
Per Member Lewis, the Finance department requested a revision to the wording  
and asked that it be returned to the Finance Committee for its 4/24/2024  
meeting.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE  
Anita Lewis  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Authorizing the Purchase of an Armored Vehicle for the Sheriff’s  
Office  
24-150  
Member Tarver did speak to Sheriff Hain, who explained the current armored  
vehicle is deployed 3 to 4 times a month, saved one deputy's life during the  
unrest of 2020, sustaining a bullet in the front windshield. With this purchase,  
three other military armored, and undependable, vehicles will be phased out.  
The sheriff does have the funds to purchase the new vehichle through its annual  
vehicle budget. (Member Allan arrives remote).  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Bill Tarver  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
(Resolution Nos. 24-151 and 21-152 were taken together in one motion.)  
Creating Illinois Residency Requirements for County Employees  
KC Human Services Committee  
24-151  
RESULT:  
SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE  
Clifford Surges  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Amending Resolution 23-518 Approving the Kane County Per  
Diem Meal Rates for Calendar Year 2024  
24-152  
KC Human Services Committee  
RESULT:  
SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE  
Clifford Surges  
Michael Kenyon  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Approving a Bottled Water Delivery Services Contract with DS  
Services of America, Inc., dba Primo Water North America of  
Tampa, Florida for a Countywide Bottled Water Delivery Program  
(BID# 24-018-TK)  
24-107  
ASO Frank explained this resolution and the four following resolutions were  
pulled by his office last month due to his office not having reviewed them for  
legality purposes. After review, no issues were found.  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Jarett Sanchez  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Furniture, Installation, and  
Related Services with Fellowes Through OMNIA Partners  
24-109  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,  
Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,  
Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver,  
and David Young  
Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Mark Davoust, Bill Lenert, and Monica Silva  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds and Using a Joint Purchasing  
Agreement for the Purchase of Furniture, Installation, and  
Related Services from Midwest Office Interiors  
24-110  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Dale Berman  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
AYE:  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Bill Lenert, and Monica Silva  
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds and Using a Joint Purchasing  
Agreement for the Purchase of Maintenance, Repair and  
Operations (MRO) Supplies, and Equipment Through Lowe's Pro  
24-111  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
AYE:  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
Rick Williams  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Authorizing the Building Management Department to Participate  
in the OMNIA Joint Purchasing Agreement with Amazon  
24-114  
Services, LLC, Online Marketplace  
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Mavis Bates  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty,  
Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal,  
Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna  
Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
Bill Lenert  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Authorizing an Emergency Appropriation and Budget Adjustment  
for Fiscal Year 2024 for the Upgrade of the Kane County Voting  
System, Hardware, Software, and Related Services with Hart  
InterCivic  
24-165  
This was a housekeeping matter.  
RESULT:  
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
Cherryl Strathmann  
SECONDER:  
Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Ron  
Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon,  
Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Bill Roth,  
Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford  
Surges, Bill Tarver, and David Young  
AYE:  
Rick Williams  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
Mark Davoust, and Bill Lenert  
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  
24-166  
The board moved Resolution No. 24-166 back to the Finance Committee.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Chris Kious  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Bill Tarver  
Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mark Davoust,  
Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Mo Iqbal, Michael  
Kenyon, Chris Kious, Michael Linder, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis,  
AYE:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl  
Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Bill Tarver, Vern Tepe, and David  
Young  
Rick Williams  
Mavis Bates  
ABSENT:  
AWAY:  
12.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Member Young asked why the proclamation that was passed at the Public Service  
Committee meeting was not on today's agenda. State's Atty. Mosser offered to speak  
to Member Young on how the topic could return to the agenda. Vice Chair Tepe added  
that Madam Chair found a key error with the document and did not place it on the  
agenda. Young disagreed.  
Vice Chair Tepe entertained a motion to put reports on file. Motion by Member Kious,  
second by Iqbal to place the reports on file. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.  
Member Bates wished a Happy Eve to those who celebrate the holiday.  
13.  
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024  
Motion by Member Kenyon to adjourn the meeting at 2:27 PM. Motion passed  
unanimously by voice vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Michael Kenyon