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Kane County

KC Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes

PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,

Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

9:00 AM

County Board Room

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 Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

PRESENT

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

REMOTE

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Arroyo*, Gripe, Penesis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;

PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters; KDOT Deputy Dir.

Rickert; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson; Auditor Wegman; Undersheriff Johnson; Dev. Dir.

VanKerkhoff & staff Mall; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; SAO Chief of Civil Frank; KCAC

Admin. Youngsteadt*; Kane County Historian Shepro; and members of the press and

public.

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 Bates and

Sanchez attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.

Pledge of Allegiance

Chairman Pierog asked Committee Member Lewis to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: December 3, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

(Committee Member Williams arrived in-person at 9:04 a.m.)

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that the County ended last year with the optics of

a balanced budget. He explained that it is time for the County to look at the FY2027

Budget and make the necessary budget cuts to balance the budget. He stated that on

January 1, 2026 the State of Illinois issued approximately 430 new taxes. He explained

that if the County is seeking to place a tax referendum on the November ballot, they

should think again. He recalled the last Retail Occupancy Tax referendum that failed

with an overwhelming "no" from the constituents. Anderson voiced his concern with 10

ILCS 5/2A-11 and the timing of when an elected seat on the Board should be filled. He

questioned why the District 2 seat has not been filled. Now, District 9 is vacant.

Anderson requested that these seats be filled, so that these constituents are

represented. He asked the Kane County Board Chair is she is seeking to wait until the

General Primary Election to fill the seats, or not. If so, this needs to be conveyed to the

public. Anderson stated that it is time for the County Board to do their due diligence

and get all districts represented.

Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, reminded the Committee that the County ended FY2025

with negative $31M, which is not a successful year. She explained that this County

Board has become too big with the power it reels, such as paybacks to union donors.

She stated that the Chairman and Board Members have changed the make-up of this

Board that founding fathers would find disgraceful. Looking back on FY2025, she

recalled that the Kane County Board passed a resolution to purchase a $40M building

for the Health Department that included millions of dollars in renovations. She

questioned the need for a new Health Department building. Bettag requested that the

County Board review the Responsible Bidders Ordinance (RBO). In 2023, the County

approved this ordinance, and now the County is paying more than needed for jobs to

be completed. Additionally, the RBO is eliminating Kane County workers and

businesses from bidding on these jobs, due to the union paybacks. Bettag requested

that two financially minded constituents be added to the County Board in the vacant

districts. She stated that it is horrible to see people apply for a County Board chair with

no financial background. She spoke on the time wasted on social issues, such as

proclamations that are unenforceable. She requested that the County Board balance

the budget and reduce cost.

Deanna Davisson, St. Charles, spoke on the Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. She

formally asked that this Committee not move this ordinance forward to the County

Board for a full review. She explained that she lives next door to a STR, which has

caused issues. As it is written, the ordinance is well intended. She explained a STR

interrupts the lives of those living around it, not because of noise, traffic, or smoke

detectors, but because of the introduction of a STR that is a revolving door of risk into

the neighbors' daily lives. Additionally, a STR reduces the property values and erodes

the character of the community. Davisson explained that if the County Board signs this

ordinance it would codify all of these issues. She requested that this ordinance be

tabled. She explained that there is nothing within the ordinance that would limit future

STRs from opening. There is nothing in the ordinance that takes into consideration the

unique features of particular homes that wish to run a STR in a neighborhood.

Davisson stated that this ordinance is a one size fits all blanket permission slip for

transient lodging businesses to operate in residential communities. She explained that

there is nothing in the ordinance that would speak to verification, enforcement, or

reporting measures for violations. She stated that the main reason this ordinance

should not be forwarded is because the County Board enjoys considerable legal

advantage, in the fact that dealing with the STR issue in an ambiguous way. However,

the minute the County Board passes this ordinance and declares that STRs should

exist within residential communities, all legal leverage is lost and it will take away any

hope from the community to restore residential neighborhoods for their intended use.

Davisson believes that a remedy exists in the current zoning code. She requests that

this Committee table the ordinance and to not forward it onto the County Board.

Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

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

reviewed the County's General Fund - General Account variances. She stated

that as the County closes out FY2025, all payroll and employee benefits have

been submitted and posted. The final items to close out FY2025 are the Sales

Tax, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Sales Tax revenue, the interest

revenue, and the contractual services and commodities. Hopkinson noted that

the County has until Friday, January 16, 2026 to have all FY2025 expenses

posted. She stated that the FY2025 Budget was set to expend $27M in

reserves. However, the County will use approximately $20M. Hopkinson stated

that the difference in the use of reserves is due to the County collecting three

percent more in revenue through the Charges for Services, such as fees

collected through the recording of deeds in the County Clerk's Office.

Additionally, the sales tax revenue and the reimbursement revenue were higher

than expected. Hopkinson stated that expenses are less due to a reduction in

salaries and wages. The County budgeted $87M, but will expend $84M.

Hopkinson reviewed the Tax Revenues Key Indicators across all County funds.

She stated that the Sales Tax and the RTA Sales Tax revenue continues to be

higher than expected. She noted that the Personal Property Replacement Tax

revenue (PPRT) and the Local Use Tax revenue continues to decline. She

shared a graph that depicted the other taxes the County collects throughout the

year. (Committee Member Allan arrived in-person at 9:19 a.m.) She spoke on

the County's 90-day reserve. She explained that at the end of the fiscal year on

November 30, 2025, the County will have $60M in reserves throughout all of the

General Fund accounts. She stated that the County's General Fund - General

Account will be below the 90-day reserve amount. However, with the other

Special Reserve funds, the County will have over the 90-day reserve amount.

With the current FY2026 Budget, it is forecasted the County will utilize $6.3M in

reserves. (Committee Member Bates arrived in-person at 9:20 a.m.) Hopkinson

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

PIO Update (J. Mann)

PIO Mann provided a presentation on the recent activities of her office. She stated that

in 2026 the County will join in on the celebration of America's 250th birthday. She

noted that a logo has been added to the Kane County website's homepage.

Additionally, Kane County will celebrate it's 190th anniversary on January 16, 2026,

and the Office of Emergency Management will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on

January 13, 2026. Mann shared the graphics of the recently crafted Kane County

Government brochure.

Committee Member Surges thanked PIO Mann for developing the County brochure.

Mann spoke on the recent community outreach, such as Mattie's Mittens. She shared

pictures of all of the donations that were collected. She explained that there were 5K

articles of cold weather clothing distributed through Mattie's Mittens. Additionally, Kane

County launched its public safety alert system for external and internal alerts. Mann

noted that anyone can sign up to receive these notifications. She spoke on the newly

enhanced and coordinated, countywide Ride in Kane Program. She addressed the

grand opening on the new Health Department and County Clerk's satellite offices in

Elgin. Lastly, Mann announced the winners of the Kane County Division of

Transportation's (KDOT) Name-A-Truck Contest: Plowasaurus Rex, Clear-a-Patha,

and Mailbox Mauler. She noted that these names will be displayed on plow trucks that

can be seen around the County.

Chairman Pierog asked the County Board Members to review the County Government

brochure and submit any changes to PIO Mann. She explained that the brochures

would be printed and distributed to all County Board members to be given out to

residents. Discussion ensued.

Old Business

None.

10.

New Business

None.

11.

Preliminary County Board Agenda:

------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------

Administration

Authorizing GL Changes in the Building Management and Information

Technologies Departments for the Position of Building Security Director

Committee Member Kious introduced and motioned each resolution individually.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Committee Member Surges asked that further financial details be provided on

resolutions that change the allotted budget. He requested that resolutions that are

requesting a change in the budget include the allotted budget available, the requested

account in which the funds are being drawn from, and the balance of the fund.

Additionally, he would like the resolution to state if the budget change is within

tolerance or not. Discussion ensued.

ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock shared the fiscal notification for the previous resolution.

He explained that this resolution has requested a position within the Building

Management Department (BLD) be moved to the Information Technologies

Department (ITD) for security related functions that are computerized. He stated that

for the past few years, any issues with these functions were reported to ITD CIO Lasky

and ITD. Now, BLD is seeking to move a full-time employee over to cover this task.

Fahnestock addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion

ensued.

Authorizing a Contract for the Building Management Department with Kluber

Architects & Engineers for Professional Services Related to the Kane County

Adult Justice Center Kitchen & Laundry Improvements

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for the Mill Creek Special Service Area Due to

Tax Levy Increase

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVER:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

AYE:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

Approval to Purchase a Replacement Vehicle for the Kane County Sheriff’s

Office

Chairman Pierog asked if this purchase was budgeted, or not. Undersheriff

Johnson stated that this purchase was budgeted, due to the fact that the

previous vehicle was totaled. She noted that insurance would cover the cost of

the new vehicle.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Clifford Surges

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing the Purchase of a Van by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office for the

K9 Unit

Committee Member Kious motioned to amend this resolution. He stated that the

third WHEREAS clause should read, "WHEREAS, the responsive vendor for the

vehicle required is Currie Motors, Inc., 10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL, for a

2026 Ford Transit-350 Cargo AWD High Roof Ext. Van at a price of Sixty

Thousand, Nine Hundred Thirty-Six and 00/100 dollars ($60,936.00); and".

Additionally, the fourth WHEREAS clause should read, "WHEREAS, the vehicle

will need to be up-fitted for this specific use at an approximate cost of Twelve

Thousand, Five Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($12,500.00) using various vendors

and equipment in stock, making the total expenditure Seventy-Three Thousand,

Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 00/100 Dollars ($73,436.00), to be paid for from the

New Vehicle Fund 128.380.395.70070. Lastly, the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED clause should be changed to, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED that the Kane County Board and the Chair thereof authorize the

Sheriff of Kane County to enter into a contract with Currie Motors of Frankfort,

Illinois, for a total of $60,936.00 to purchase a 2026 Ford Transit-350 Cargo

AWD High Roof Ext. Van for the K9 Unit's use, and to have it up-fitted for this

specified need at an approximate cost of $12,500.00 by various vendors.

Committee Member Bates seconded the amendment. Undersheriff Johnson

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Motion carried with an unanimous vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Clifford Surges

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Agriculture

Amending Section 2-48 of the Kane County Code (Standing Committees) to

Revise Language Related to the Agriculture Committee

Committee Member Juby introduced this ordinance. She explained that while

the Agriculture Committee was completing its 2026 goals, the members looked

over the ordinance that listed the tasks for the Committee to complete. While

reviewing the ordinance, it was noticed that the Committee was completing tasks

that were not listed in the Kane County Code, such as providing oversight to the

County's efforts to protect farmland and support local farm access and

recognizing that agriculture is a leading industry in Kane County and is

historically the land use. Juby stated that these changes would reflect what the

Agriculture Committee's tasks and intent.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Leslie Juby

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

County Development

Amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IX (Administrative Adjudication),

Section 2-320 (Adoption of System of Administrative Adjudication) and Chapter

7 (Business and Commercial Regulations) of the Kane County Code to Provide

for Regulation of Short-Term Rentals in Unincorporated Areas of Kane County

Committee Member Williams provided a brief background on the need for this

ordinance in Kane County. He spoke on the authority Kane County has to

regulate and/or ban short-term rentals (STRs). He explained that this ordinance

will provide a mechanism for anyone who wants to rent their property for less

than 30 days to apply for a license from the County. He stated that there will

have to be an inspection of the property, a license fee would have to be paid,

and various regulations that will need to be followed. Ultimately, if the County

has a situation where someone renting their property on a short-term basis is not

following the terms of the ordinance, there is this mechanism to impose fines or

revoke their license. Williams spoke on the issues had with a certain STR in

District 14. He addressed the request to table this ordinance. He explained the

potential impact to residents if this were not to move forward. He spoke on the

process of amending the Kane County Zoning Ordinance that could take up to

six months to accomplish. Williams stated that the passage of this ordinance

would alleviate a large majority of the issues. The ordinance would put control

on and stop many issues that have occurred with STRs around the County.

Much discussion ensued on the issues faced, legality, and future regulations

that could be placed on STRs.

Williams modified his motion to include this ordinance be placed off consent on

the County Board meeting agenda on January 13, 2026, Roth modified his

second to reflect this change.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Amending Chapter 15 (Nuisances and Property Maintenance) of the Kane

County Code Pertaining to Noise

Committee Member Williams provided a brief background on the purpose of this

ordinance. He stated that an actual decibel level for daytime and nighttime has

been added to the Kane County Code for measurable purposes. Williams and

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Clifford Surges

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Amending Chapter 15 (Nuisances and Property Maintenance) of the Kane

County Code to Declare Trespassing a Public Nuisance

Committee Member Williams provided a brief background on the necessity of

this ordinance. Discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Finance

Approving November 2025 Claims Paid

Committee Member Lenert 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

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests

Committee Member Gumz motioned to strike the third WHEREAS clause from

this resolution, Juby seconded. Discussion ensued. The motion and second

were rescinded.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Financial Policies (Travel Policy)

Committee Member Lenert motioned to amend the original motion to remove

Finance agenda items B,C,D, and E from the consent agenda, Surges

seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Committee Member Gumz motioned to amend this resolution's Exhibit A, Item

C, sub-category f. Currently the Exhibit A states, "Travel expense policy is

administered by and any exceptions must be approved by the auditor." She

requested that it reads, "Travel expense policy is administered by and any

exceptions must be approved by the County Board." Committee Member Kious

seconded the motion to amend. Gumz explained her reasoning of the

amendment. Discussion ensued.

Committee Member Molina motioned to move this ordinance back to committee,

Surges seconded. Motion passed by a 12-1 vote.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

HELD OVER

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Myrna Molina

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Clifford Surges

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez,

Clifford Surges, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michael Linder

Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

NAY:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Union Cost-of-Living Wage Increase and

Emergency Appropriation and Budget Adjustments to Amend FY2026 County

Budget

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 County Board Employees Cost-of-Living Wage

Increase and Emergency Appropriation and Budget Adjustments to Amend

FY2026 County Budget

(Committee Member Strathmann left at 10:58 a.m.)

Committee Member Surges voiced his opinion on this ordinance being

redundant. He spoke on his confusion as to why this ordinance was separated

from Finance agenda item D, when there is no internal control in the County

Board Office. Committee Member Lenert explained that the County Board Office

is an elected official's office and that the approval of the Board for staff to

receive a Consumer Price Index (CPI) raise. Discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing Emergency Appropriation and Budget Adjustments to Amend

FY2026 County Budget for Finance Department Staffing

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Informing the County Board of Adult Drug Rehabilitation Court Contracts

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Contract for Medical Services for the Juvenile Justice Center

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Mavis Bates

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lawrence County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Richland County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Franklin County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Crawford County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with White County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Budget Adjustment to Balance Child Support Fund FY2025

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Accepting the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Outreach and Engagement Grant

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Judicial/Public Safety

Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Kane County

Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (now the Kane County Office of

Emergency Management)

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Rick Williams

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Public Health

Authorizing Agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services for the

Illinois Rapid Rehousing Program in State Fiscal Year 2026

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Clifford Surges

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Transportation

Approving Appropriation of the County Engineer’s Salary and Authorizing the

Transfer of Funds Therefore - Kane County Section No. 26-00000-00-CS and

26-CS089-00-AC

Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following 17 resolutions

forward, Roth seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving FY2026 County Maintenance Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation, Kane

County Section No. 26-00000-00-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving FY2026 County Maintenance Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation, Kane

County Section No. 26-00000-00-RF

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Case WX175 Wheeled

Excavator for the Kane County Division of Transportation

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III

Construction Engineering and Construction for Kirk Road at Douglas Road,

Kane County Section No. 24-00377-01-CH

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Funding Agreement Between the County of Kane and Pace for the

Ride in Kane Program

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Appropriation for Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

(CMAP) to Support Planning and Programming Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the

County of Kane and Village of Carpentersville for Access to Randall Road from

Huntley Road to Binnie Road

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Alteration of Speed Limit Within Kaneville Township (Various

Roads)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Alteration of Speed Limit Within Kaneville Township & Virgil

Township (Francis Road)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with H.R. Green, Inc. of Aurora,

Illinois for 2026 Structure Safety Inspections, Kane County Section No.

25-00590-00-EG

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for the Kirk Road Over the

Union Pacific Railroad Project, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for the Randall Road at Hopps Road

Intersection and Canadian National Railroad Grade Separation Improvement,

Kane County Section No. 19-00511-00-CH, Parcel No. 0001

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving Acquisition of Real Property for the Randall Road at Hopps Road

Intersection and Canadian National Railroad Grade Separation Improvement,

Kane County Section NO. 19-00511-00-CH, Parcel No. 0003 & Parcel No.

0003TE

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for Kirk Road Over Union Pacific

Railroad Company Bridge Reconstruction Project in Geneva, Illinois, Kane

County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR, Parcel No. 0001, Parcel No. 0001TE-1 &

Parcel No. 0001TE-2

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for the Kirk Road Over Union Pacific

Railroad Company Bridge Construction Project in Geneva, Illinois, Kane County

Section No. 12-00192-04-BR, Parcel No. 0002 & Parcel No. 0002TE

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Chairman Pierog recognized the passing of St. Charles Township Supervisor, Ronald

Johnson. She commended the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) for their

notion of showing Johnson proper respect. She explained that numerous townships

gathered together and had a parade of equipment before the church ceremony. She

noted that Johnson's family expressed their gratitude.

------------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------

Approving and Authorizing the Termination of Contract for Distribution of Kane

County Property Tax Bills

Committee Member Juby asked why this contract was being terminated and

would there be another contract to replace it to pay property tax bills?

Committee Member Surges stated that the Treasurer's Office will go out to bid

for this service. Committee Member Tepe explained that Treasurer Lauzen

would like to change the tax bills and add a chart to each. In doing so, the

Treasurer would like to use a separate company to accomplish this. Discussion

ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Clifford Surges

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Proclamation Recognizing America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration in

Kane County

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

12.

13.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Committee Reports

Madam Chairman's Comments

Committee Member Surges recognized the passing of Village of Gilberts Trustee,

Gordon "Gordy" Mueller. He spoke on his generational years of service. He expressed

his condolences to the Mueller's family. Chairman Pierog asked for the Mueller's

family's information so she can send them a bereavement card from the County Board.

Chairman Pierog spoke on her trip to Palo Alto, California for a National Association of

Counties (NACo) conference. The speakers at the conference included Condoleezza

Rice, General H.R. McMaster, and General Jim Mattis. Pierog spoke on her

discussions with Toni Preckwinkle, Rice, and McMaster regarding their perception on

national immigration enforcement and the interpretation of biases with minorities who

serve in the military. She spoke on the activities, such as a war game. During this

activity, a mock takeover of a data center occurred and it was the participants duty to

figure out how to protect and supply the energy needed to keep operations going. She

noted that this war game was going to be shared academically with other civic leaders.

Pierog spoke on the materials NACo provided from their vantage point of what is

happening here in Kane County. One of the concerns, is the high level of poverty

among children throughout Kane County. Pierog stated that this issue could be

something that the County could help alleviate. Another issue that is out of the

County's control due to the reduction of funds for the American CARE Act, is the

availability of health care for residents. Therefore, Pierog explained that those Kane

County residents who have an emergency will go to the Emergency Room (ER) where

services would be provided. In which, these not-for-profit hospitals are over challenged

to handle the plethora of emergent cases. Therefore, many residents will have to turn

to the Visiting Nursing Association (VNA) Health Care, the Kane County Health

Department (KCHD), or urgent cares for increased services. Pierog explained that

Kane County does not have direct health care services that could be provided to

residents. She inquired if this is something the County would consider: providing health

care services to those in need. She thanked the County Board for allowing her this

opportunity to participate at the NACo Conference.

Committee Member Molina inquired about the Kane County Travel Purpose and

Evaluation Form. She requested that something be put into writing that explains what

the policy is for County Board Members to travel. She questioned the approval process

steps when submitting the form. Much discussion ensued.

Lastly, Pierog spoke on a recent Security Bill that would allow elected officials to use

their campaign money for a home security device in their residence due to safety

concerns. She requested Legislative Committee Chairman Gumz to look further in this

matter.

Legislative Update

Committee Member Gumz provided the Legislative Update. She stated that she is

currently compiling the FY2026 legislative agendas. She explained that there will be

conversations on potential bills for data centers throughout the State of Illinois. She

noted that this is a large concern for many municipalities. Additionally, she explained

that the State of Illinois is engaged in litigation with the federal government due to

funding. However, on January 6, 2026, the Trump Administration determined that

democrat states will not be receiving their federal funding. For the State of Illinois, this

equates to $1B of federal funding for childcare, which will affect the Kane County

community. Gumz hopes that the Kane County Board will support funding these

programs in the State of Illinois through resolution. She stated that those who wish to

propose a bill to be passed, to present it to the Legislative Committee for discussion.

Discussion ensued on potential bills.

All Other Committees

None.

14.

Adjournment

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Clifford Surges

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

This meeting was adjourned at 12:13 PM.

Savannah Zgobica

Sr. Recording Secretary