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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, December 3, 2025

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call to Order

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:02 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 Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Clifford Surges

REMOTE

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

ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Harris, Peters; Auditor Wegman; KCHD

Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert; SAO staff

Frank, Hunt*; Dev. Dir. VanKerkoff & staff Dall; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; 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 Molina and

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

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Tepe commended the generosity of people during the holiday season and throughout

the year. He spoke on PIO Mann's winter clothing collection event with Mattie's Mittens.

He stated that this is a time when everyone needs to take care of one another.

Especially, those less fortunate. Tepe stated that as long as we can help, the better

everyone will be.

Pierog requested everyone to contribute to the winter clothing collection by December

5, 2025.

Approval of Minutes: November 5, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

None.

Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

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

presented the County's General Fund - General Account Performance

Indicators. She reported that the General Fund - General Account revenues are

two percent higher than expected. The expenses are four percent less than

expected. Per the financial forecast, the County is set to use approximately

$20M in reserves to pay for expenses for FY2025. Hopkinson noted that the

County budgeted to utilize $27M. The difference in revenue is seen in the

Charges for Services, which was due to the increase in fees collected by the

County Clerk and Recorder's Office. (Committee Member Surges arrived

remotely at 9:07 a.m.) The difference in expenses is reflected in the Salaries

and Wages, which is less than budgeted. (Committee Member Sanchez arrived

in-person at 9:08 a.m.). Hopkinson presented the Tax Revenue Key Indicators.

She stated the Sales Tax and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Sales Tax

are up compared to FY2024 and the FY2025 Budget. The Local Use Tax is

down from prior years and from the FY2025 Budget, due to a change in State

law. The Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) is down compared to prior

years. Hopkinson shared a graph that depicted the trends of the Sales Tax, RTA

Sales Tax, Income Tax, Local Use Tax, and PPRT. She explained that the

General Fund has six sub-accounts. The main two are the General Fund -

General Account and the General Fund - Special Reserve Account. The

remaining four sub-accounts are restricted in nature for grant programs.

Hopkinson stated that the County will end FY2025 $20M down from FY2024.

She explained that the County's 90-day reserve is calculated based on the

budgeted expenditures for the particular year. In FY2026, the 90-day reserve will

be lower, due to the General Fund's annual budget being reduced. Hopkinson

noted that the County has been utilizing the General Fund's reserves since

2022. (Committee Member Lewis arrived in-person at 9:12 a.m.)

PIO Update (J. Mann)

PIO Mann provided an update on the activities of her office. She reported that there

have been 100 Kane County Connects newsletters that have been issued year to date.

She spoke on the positive outreach these articles have had. She highlighted several

Kane County Connect articles, such as the Kane County Animal Control (KCAC)

artwork donations, the Roundtable Discussion on food access and SNAP benefits,

Veteran's Day events, the appointment of the Kane County Historian, and the historical

marker and Liberty Tree to honor Revolutionary War patriots. As for community

engagement and outreach, Mann stated that Kane County successfully coordinated

and participated in the Roundtable Discussion on food access at the Northern Illinois

Food Bank. Additionally, the County participated in the Mattie's Mittens March for a

cold weather clothing drive. Mann thanked several offices/departments for allowing

donation boxes to be located in their area. She spoke on the Kane County Division of

Transportation's (KDOT) Name the Plow Contest. She stated that she has been

working with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to prepare for the roll out of

their new public alert system. She is preparing language to introduce the system to the

County and public. In regards to upcoming County events, she reported that the

County will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on January 6, 2026, and on December

10, 2025, the Illinois Tollway will be available for onsite services. Additionally, there will

be a Kane County Communicators meeting held at the Kane County Government

Center in January to speak on crisis communications. Lastly, Mann is developing a

website commemorating the 250th Birthday of the United States. She hopes to debut

the website at next month's meeting. Mann addressed questions and comments from

the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Old Business

None.

10.

New Business

Committee Member Strathmann stated that the Public Health Committee meeting will

be held on December 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the new satellite offices at 2170 Point

Boulevard, Elgin. Additionally, there will be a soft opening for the Kane County Health

Department (KCHD) and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the County Clerk's Office. At

these events, there will be showings of the infrastructure and renderings of what is to

come. (Committee Member Gumz arrived in-person at 9:20 a.m.) Discussion ensued.

Committee Member Lenert invited fellow Board Members to the Burlington Forest

Preserve on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. to see the preserve receive seven

bison. Discussion ensued.

11.

Preliminary County Board Agenda:

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

Administration

Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County HVAC Maintenance & Repair

Services with 1 Source Mechanical, Inc., Hartwig Mechanical, Inc., Air Comfort,

LLC, R.J. O'Neil, Inc., and F.E. Moran, Inc. Mechanical Services for the Building

Management Department (BID# 23-007)

Committee Member Kious motioned to move resolutions A, and C through F

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

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

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 Natural Gas Utility Brokering and Purchase Agreement

Committee Member Kious motioned to amend the first NOW, THEREFORE, BE

IT RESOLVED clause to read, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the

Kane County Board that the Building Management Department, Environmental

and Water Resources Department, and Purchasing Department are hereby

authorized and directed to utilize energy broker services with Tradition Energy to

obtain competitive bids and pricing for natural gas for Kane County government

buildings and that the Kane County Board Chairman is authorized to execute

any necessary documents to allow for these services subject to the review and

advisement of the Kane County State's Attorney's Office." Committee Member

Strathmann seconded the amendment. Motion carried unanimously by roll call

vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

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:

Authorizing the Use of the State of Illinois Contract to Purchase Hardware &

Services Through Presidio’s JPMC VOIP & Cisco Equipment and Services

Contract for the Information Technologies Department (Contract# CMT4021089)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

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 Use of the State of Illinois Contract to Purchase Software &

Services Through Presidio’s JPMC VOIP & Cisco Equipment and Services

Contract for the Information Technologies Department (Contract# CMT4021089)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

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 Master License Agreement with VertiGIS Software for GIS

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

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 the Purchase of Five (5) 2026 Tandem Axle Truck Cab and Chassis

for the Kane County Division of Transportation

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

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 Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests

Committee Member Lenert motioned to move the following 14

resolutions/ordinances forward, Bates seconded. Motion carried unanimously by

roll call vote.

Chairman Pierog reminded that this resolution includes a Whereas clause that

states these reimbursements may be considered taxable income under Internal

Revenue Service (IRS) regulations as they exceed the sixty (60) day

requirement. She stated that these reimbursement requests need to be

submitted within the 60 days for it not to be considered taxable income.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Approving October 2025 Claims Paid

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing Magellan Healthcare, Inc. as Kane County’s Employee Assistance

Plan Provider for 2026

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing Second Extension and Scope of Work Adjustment to Professional

Service Agreement for 2026 Recycling Center and Event Staffing and

Operations

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing an Agreement with the Village of West Dundee and eWorks

Electronics Services, Inc. for Operation of the West Dundee Recycling Center in

2026

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Approving FY25 Transfer of Appropriation and Budget Adjustment for Fund

#558 North Impact Fees, Fund #559 Central Impact Fees, Fund #560 South

Impact Fees, and Fund #300 County Highway

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Acceptance and Use of Trust Donation Made to Animal Control

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Kane County

Clerk

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Payment of Program Expenses from the

General Fund for the Workforce Development Department in Instances Where

Funding Agreements or Reimbursements are Delayed

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Payment of Program Expenses from the

General Fund for the Development Department in Instances Where Funding

Agreements or Reimbursements are Delayed

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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 Resolution 25-417

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2025 to Pay Debt Service on

$7,670,000 General Obligation Alternate Bonds (Riverboat Revenue Alternate

Revenue Source) Series 2010 of the County of Kane, Illinois

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2025 to Pay Debt Service on

$13,130,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2020

of the County of Kane, Illinois

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Mavis Bates

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:

Human Services

Authorizing Addition of an Employee Performance Evaluation Policy to the

Personnel Policy Handbook

Committee Member Surges mentioned that an amendment will need to be made

to this resolution. Committee Member Linder introduced this resolution.

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo explained that this is an original policy that includes the

requirement for evaluations of County employees under the jurisdiction of the

County Board. She stated that union employees' evaluations are under the

control of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). However, if an evaluation is

not mentioned in the CBA, the resolution would pertain to those employees, as

well. Therefore, all employees under the jurisdiction of the County Board would

be required to complete an annual evaluation. Discussion ensued.

Chairman Pierog addressed item D on Exhibit A pertaining to the Executive

Directors' review. She suggested that instead of a single person from the

respective standing committee conducting the evaluation, there should be two.

She explained that this would allow protection and better exposure. Lobrillo and

SAO Chief of Civil Frank addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Much discussion ensued.

Committee Member Linder moved to substitute the updated Exhibit A with the

one included in today's agenda packet, Strathmann seconded. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Michael Linder

Bill Lenert

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:

Judicial/Public Safety

Notification of Renewal of Sex Offender Treatment Services

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

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:

Transportation

Establishing Public Hearing Date for Consideration of Land Use Assumptions for

Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance Update

Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following six resolutions

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

Committee Member Gripe questioned the cost of the publishing for the missed

hearing date that was supposed to be published in the newspaper. KDOT

Deputy Dir. Rickert stated that there will be no additional cost to the County.

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, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Adopting Revised Fees for Oversize and Overweight Vehicles

Committee Member Gripe asked who would have the authority to enforce these

fees. Committee Member Gumz answered that all municipalities have scales to

weigh vehicles. Committee Ex-Officio Roth stated these fees are for trucks that

know beforehand that they will be overweight at the time of travel. KDOT Deputy

Dir. Rickert stated that these fees are a part of the permitting process. These

fees are not related to the fine aspect.

Chairman Pierog stated that these fees have not been revised since 1999. She

explained that a request to increase fees when they are this old could be

impactful to businesses. She suggested that the County find a way to have a

gradual increase to lessen the burden. She advised department heads to look

into their fee structure and ensure they are updated within the last five years.

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, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving an Amendment to the County of Kane - Blackberry Township Road

District - Union Pacific Railroad Company Wayside Horn Agreement (Brundige

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, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving an Amendment to the County of Kane - Union Pacific Railroad

Company Wayside Horn Agreement (LaFox 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, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving an Agreement for Phase I Engineering Services with GFT

Infrastructure, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois for the Burlington Road at Silver Glen

Road Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 25-00584-00-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, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving Acquisition of Real Property for Randall Road at Hopps Road

Intersection and CNRR Grade Separation Improvement, Kane County Section

No. 19-00511-00-CH, Parcel No. 0007

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, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe,

Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

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

Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

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 Kane-Elgin Home Consortium Affordable Housing Fund Program

Year 2025 Projects

Committee Member Williams noted that this resolution did not come through the

Development Committee due to timing.

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff explained that on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the

County received the signed funding agreements from the U.S. Housing and

Urban Development Department (HUD) for the 2025 program year for

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, which

represents approximately $2M to address community needs and affordable

housing. He stated that this resolution endorses and reflects the actions of

Kane-Elgin HOME Consortium that allows communities to pool their money for

affordable housing to spend it more effectively. He noted that Attachment A to

this resolution represents the projects that are funded by Kane County's and

Elgin's HOME and CDBG programs. He stated that the County has also

administered funds to the City of St. Charles Housing Trust Fund. He explained

that all of this funding is collected and gathered into the Affordable Housing

Fund to expend for all recommended projects around the County. He recognized

Dev. Asst. Dir. Chris Dall, who manages the HOME and CDBG programs.

VanKerkhoff and Dall addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Jarett Sanchez

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:

12.

13.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Committee Reports

Madam Chairman's Comments

Chairman Pierog addressed a Suburban Business article that was included in the Daily

Herald Newspaper on December 2, 2025, titled "Economic Pain". The article stated

that President Trump could shrink Illinois' economy by almost $10B. Pierog stated that

there could be a potential planned financial reduction to the State of Illinois that is

allocated to the counties to help pay for food disparity and homelessness. She noted

that she will be meeting with Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson to identify the potential impact

this will have on Kane County. She explained that the County and municipalities may

need to find a way to assist people who receive federal via state funds to support

homelessness, abuse, neglect, and food. She stated that there may be a direct impact

on the local budgets to provide for those in need.

Pierog addressed the signage prohibiting the unauthorized use of County parking lots,

vacant lots, and garages for civil immigration enforcement activities and authorizing

signage to ensure compliance with the Illinois Trust Act and Illinois Accountability

Commission Requirements that was supposed to be installed as of December 1, 2025.

She stated that the signs have been delayed due to printing. However, once the signs

are received, they will be installed. She explained that the passed resolution did not

come with compliance. Therefore, an additional resolution will be drafted to address the

compliance of reporting. Pierog addressed the contents of reporting these matters. She

stated that she has received phone calls from individuals who are part of the First

Response Team that surveil the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers.

These individuals have filmed instances where they felt matters were not handled in

the gentle, professional manner. Therefore, the County needs to come up with a way to

accept public submissions, along with guidelines, that could be sent to the Governor's

Office in Springfield.

Pierog spoke on House Bill (HB) 1312. She explained that HB1312 is a comprehensive

bill that the governor will sign within the next few days. This bill deals with ICE agents

and reporting. Pierog explained that this bill will allow counties to work collaboratively

with school districts, not-for-profits, churches, and private company parking lots to

document any arrests that may be made. This will address how everyone can work

collaboratively to have the same type of response. Pierog stated that the County needs

to review this legislation to figure out ways this can be accomplished and draft policy.

At the request of Treasurer Lauzen, Pierog stated that Finance Committee Chairman

Lenert and herself have drafted a letter that will be sent to all elected officials

commending them for their assistance in helping with the FY2026 Budget. She thanked

the Finance Committee for their work in reducing the budget.

Pierog spoke on the Liberty Tree and marker that will be placed at the Third Street

Courthouse to commemorate Revolutionary War patriots. She explained a meeting was

held and an agreement was met on where the tree, marker, and garden would be

placed at the courthouse. She noted that all resources donated will go to the Daughters

of the American Revolution Foundation and distributed to cover any cost. She stated

that she will keep everyone notified on when the tree, marker, and garden will be

established.

Pierog spoke on the recent snowstorm that impacted the area. She noted that Kane

County had to cancel numerous events, such as St. Charles' Electric Parade. She

recognized and thanked the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

staff/volunteers for helping where needed. Additionally, she thanked the Kane County

Sheriff deputies who managed road traffic, and the Kane County Division of

Transportation (KDOT) for keeping the roads plowed and safe. Discussion ensued.

Legislative Update

Committee Member Gumz provided the Legislative Update. She stated that Governor

Pritzker is set to sign numerous bills.

All Other Committees

Committee Member Bates stated that the Energy and Environmental Committee will be

having a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on December 10, 2025 at 12:00

p.m. to discuss the Fabyan Parkway property. She stated that if there are any concerns

about the proposed solar field being placed on this property to share them before the

meeting. Additionally, she explained that a commercial broker would be present at the

meeting to discuss the value of the land. Lastly, Bates invited all Board Members to

lunch at Rookies after the County Board meeting on December 9, 2025. Discussion

ensued.

Committee Member Strathmann stated that a Special Public Health Committee

meeting will be held on December 17, 2025 at the Elgin facility. Additionally, the County

Clerk's Office will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony. She invited all members to

attend.

Committee Member Kious thanked the Building Management Department (BLD) staff

for completing all the work at the Elgin building. He stated that the Kane County Adult

Justice Center (KCAJC) Kitchen and Laundry renovation and the Kane County Sheriff's

Office's gun range HVAC project is underway. Additionally, BLD had been putting all of

the holiday decor up. He spoke on the recent fire in Carpentersville. He stated that

there has been a great turnout of donations that have filled the Public Service building.

He thanked the American Red Cross and the other villages who helped with organizing

the placement of the misplaced. He noted that there are two families that are in need of