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Kane County

KC Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes

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

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call to Order

County Board Vice-Chairman Roth called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Roll Call

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Leslie Juby

PRESENT

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

REMOTE

ABSENT

Board Member Clifford Surges

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

SAO Chief of Civil Frank; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock* & staff Lasky*, Lebo,

Chidester, Peters; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson* & staff

Snowden*; Auditor Wegman; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert; KCSO Chief of Admin. Catich;

KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; and members of the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

COB Vice-Chairman Roth announced the remote attendance requests for today's

meeting. He asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members

Gumz, Molina, and Strathmann attending today's meeting remotely. There were no

objections.

Pledge of Allegiance

COB Vice-Chairman Roth asked Committee Member Linder to lead the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, mentioned that District 4 County Board Member, Mavis

Bates would state that the outcome of the referendum was up to the voters at the

awareness meetings held throughout Kane County. He explained that at the

Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025 the referendum did not pass. Over 50K

residents voted on the retail sales tax referendum. Only 16K voted yes and 34K voted

no. Anderson explained that he came today to address the Executive Committee

because the members are leaders and chairs of the standing committees. He stated it

is time to do the work on becoming fiscally responsible. (Madam Chairman Pierog

arrived in-person at 9:04 a.m). Anderson mentioned that he heard at these awareness

meetings that Kane County may lose the 9-1-1 call center, in which he does not believe

to be true. He spoke on Kane County employees' high salaries. He listed numerous

ways the County could cut spending. Anderson stated that he has spent time with

constituents at the Vaughn Center and heard that many people are tired of paying

taxes. He urged the Committee to get to work.

Kane County resident, Ginger Romano, stated that she hopes the Kane County Board

heard their constituents. She explained that 72.40% of mail-in ballots, 73.95% of those

who early voted, and 77.87% of those who voted on election day voted no on the retail

sales tax referendum. She stated that Burlington Township had a voter turnout of

33.26%, in which 94.41% opposed the retail sales tax referendum. Romano asked if

the County Board heard them.

Kane County resident, Jenine Mehr, (Committee Member Allan arrived in-person at

9:07 a.m.) stated that the results of the Consolidated Election was a no confidence

vote against the retail sales tax increase. She explained that more residents voted in

the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election than before. She noted that the average

amount of voters was 50K and yesterday there were 68K. She mentioned that as a poll

watcher she heard many residents state that this referendum was the reason they

came to vote. The residents provided a resounding, no confidence vote. Mehr spoke on

the County's budget and the anticipated cuts that will have to be made. She heard that

$96M out of the County's $138M annual budget is allotted for public safety. In previous

years when the annual budget was $75M, $48M or 65% went to public safety. Mehr

stated that the spending for public safety has increased from $48M to $96M in

approximately five years. She mentioned that she conducted her own research on the

Illinois SAFE-T Act. She learned that the estimated annual financial increase for the

Act was $3M. However, Kane County's estimate was a $13M increase per year. Mehr

stated that there was a lot of access funding that was allotted to the public safety

departments due to the implementation of SAFE-T Act. This funding will have to be cut

back. Kane County has more than enough adequate funds for residents to live safely in

their homes.

Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

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

explained that the Finance Department is working on completing the 2024 Audit

process. There is some outstanding information that the Finance Department

has not received before the process can be finalized. Hopkinson spoke on the

annual budget process. She noted that the process usually begins in March. The

County Board will have to provide direction on how to build the FY2026 budget.

Hopkinson stated that the 2025 Budget Document, which includes missions and

outcomes and performance indicators of County departments/offices was

submitted on Monday, March 31, 2025 to the Government Finance Officers'

Association (GFOA) in hopes to receive the annual certificate. She noted that

the document will be uploaded to the County website later this afternoon and a

print out will be provided to County Board Members. She thanked staff Chris

Boles for his help in revising the Budget Document to make it more

understanding and useful. Hopkinson addressed questions and comments from

the Committee. Discussion ensued.

PIO Update (J. Mann)

PIO Mann provided an update on the activities of her office. She stated that Kane

County Connects has continued its outreach, with constituents mentioning that they

have found it useful. She provided several efforts to showcase the work of the County,

such as coverage of the election and Kane County Animal Control's Pet of the Week.

She noted that there will be upcoming information about improvements to the Fabulous

Fox! Water Trail. Mann recently appeared on WRMN in Elgin. She spoke on County

initiatives. She stated that social media engagement is growing and urged County

Board Members to follow the government site on FaceBook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

She mentioned that there are several other projects in the works. Madam Chairman

Pierog encouraged those who do not follow Kane County Connects to do so and to be

present on social media.

Old Business

None.

10.

New Business

County Board Member Gripe inquired about the Budget Book. He questioned the

location of the book, who is able to see the book, and when it would be made available.

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson mentioned that the Budget Book will be uploaded to the

County website this afternoon. She noted that all budget books from the past 20 years

have been uploaded to the County Finance website. She explained that, even though it

is not a requirement, numerous governments across the country file their audit report

and budget book with the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA). The

GFOA has the best practice criteria for ancillary information that should be included in

an audit report and budget book. If the government agencies stick to the best practices

for additional disclosers, the GFOA provides them with a Certificate of Achievement.

Hopkinson stated that the County does not have to do this, but it is important for the

audit report. If the County were to issue bonds, banks would look favorably on an audit

report that includes additional finance information. Hopkinson explained that the only

thing that the County must do by law is what was adopted by the County Board on

November 12, 2024. She mentioned that a hard copy of the budget book will be

provided to County Board Members within the next few days. Hopkinson addressed

additional questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

11.

Preliminary County Board Agenda:

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

Administration

Authorizing the Purchase of Products and Services Through the Amazon

Business Online Marketplace for the Building Management Department

(Contract No. R-TC-17006)

Committee Member Kious motioned to move the following six resolutions

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

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Contract Extension for Systemwide Flooring Through OMNIA’s

Shaw Integrated & Turf Solutions, Inc. Contract for the Building Management

Department (Contract No. 2020002144)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Additional Spending From FY2025 Budget for Kane County Elevator

Preventative Maintenance Services (BID# 23-011)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Purchase of Products and Services Through the Amazon

Business Online Marketplace for the Information Technologies Department

(Contract No. R-TC-17006)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

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

DCFS Liaison Deputy

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving Extension for Temporary Employee Providers

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Agriculture

2025 Proclamation in Support of Agriculture in Kane County

Committee Member Juby motioned to move this proclamation forward and to be

placed off consent on the County Board meeting agenda for next week's

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

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Leslie Juby

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

County Development

Designating Kane County Historic Landmark (Echo Valley Farm)

Committee Member Gumz motioned to move this resolution forward and to be

placed off consent on the County Board agenda for next week's meeting, Juby

seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion carried by a 11-3 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Rick Williams

Leslie Juby

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Executive

Proclaiming April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in Kane County

Committee Member Juby motioned to move this proclamation forward and to be

placed off consent on the County Board meeting agenda for next week's

meeting, Linder seconded. Motion carried by a 13-1 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Finance

Approving February 2025 Claims Paid

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

Michael Linder

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Amending Kane County Financial Policies Related to Travel

Committee Member Gumz motioned to remove this resolution from on consent

and place it off consent on the County Board agenda for next week's meeting,

Juby seconded. Discussion ensued. Gumz and Juby rescinded their motion and

second.

Committee Member Williams motioned to move this resolution back to the

Human Services Committee for further discussion, Juby seconded. Discussion

ensued. Motion failed by a 6-8 vote.

Committee Member Juby motioned to remove this resolution from the consent

agenda and place it off consent on the County Board agenda for next week's

meeting, Linder seconded. Discussion ensued on the reasoning as to why this

would be placed off consent on the County Board agenda. Gumz explained her

anticipated amendments to this resolution. Discussion ensued. Juby and Linder

rescinded their motion and second. Further discussion ensued.

Committee Member Sanchez motioned to postpone the vote on this resolution

until next month's Executive Committee meeting, Strathmann seconded. Motion

failed by a 6-7 vote, with one Committee member away.

Juby motioned to reconsider the motion to move this resolution back to the

Human Services Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Linder

seconded. Motion passed by a 13-0 vote, with one member away. A roll call vote

was retaken to send this resolution back to the Human Services Committee.

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

KC Human Services Committee

RESULT:

HELD OVER

KC Human Services Committee

Rick Williams

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Leslie Juby

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing New Job Position and Emergency Budget Adjustment to Fund 101

for the GIS-Technologies Department

Committee Member Bates motioned to move this resolution forward, Sanchez

seconded. Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson and ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Motion passed by a 11-3 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl

Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, Anita Lewis, and Rick Williams

Clifford Surges

NAY:

ABSENT:

Authorizing Reimbursement to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office for Costs

Expended for the Administrative Wing Project (Resolution No. 23-394)

Committee Member Berman motioned to move this resolution forward, Kious

seconded. Discussion ensued. Committee Member Juby explained that herself

and the Finance Committee members received a suggested amendment from

the Kane County Auditor addressing this resolution.

Juby motioned to amend this resolution to replace the original NOW,

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause with the following: NOW,

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that the

Kane County Finance Department is directed to take all necessary steps to

facilitate this reimbursement payment, upon the Kane County Sheriff's Office's

submission of a personal expense voucher through the County's ERP system for

payment from Line Item #500.800.805.72010 to the Kane County Sheriff's

Office's agency account in the amount of $205,179.62 (Two Hundred Five

Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents) for costs

paid to the Vendor for the Project. Roth seconded the motion to amend. Motion

carried unanimously by roll call vote.

The original motion, including the motion to amend, passed by a 13-1 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill

Roth

AYE:

Deborah Allan

Clifford Surges

NAY:

ABSENT:

Judicial/Public Safety

Proclaiming April 13-19, 2025 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Committee Member Molina motioned to move this resolution forward and to be

placed off consent on the County Board agenda for next week's meeting, Juby

seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Leslie Juby

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Recognizing April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month

Committee Member Molina motioned to move this resolution forward and to be

placed off consent on the County Board agenda for next week's meeting, Roth

seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Public Health

Animal Control DEA License Application

Committee Member Kious motioned to move resolutions A, C, and D forward,

Sanchez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Jarett Sanchez

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Kane County Recognizes the Kane County Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

During National Volunteer Appreciation Month

Committee Member Kious motioned to move this proclamation forward and to

be placed off consent on the County Board agenda for next week's meeting,

Juby seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Acceptance of FY25-26 IDHS Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA)

Community Convener Grant

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Acceptance of Amendment to Family Run Organization Agreement

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Transportation

Approving a $163,386.00 Contract for the Purchase of Three (3) 2025 Ford

F-350 Truck Cab & Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation -

Units 24, 28 & 29

Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following 16 resolutions

forward, Sanchez seconded. KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert addressed questions

and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Jarett Sanchez

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Jarett Sanchez

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $25,000.00 Deposit for Five (5) 2026 Tandem Axle Truck Cab &

Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual

Aid Network (IPWMAN) for Membership Participation and Mutual Aid Assistance

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Authorizing Applications for and Execution of FY2024 and FY2025 Grant

Agreements Under the Section 5310 Funds Program for Ride in Kane

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $193,746.89 Contract for Construction with D. Construction, Inc. of

Coal City, Illinois for the Keslinger Road Box Culvert Extension and Guardrail

Removal Project, Kane County Section No. 24-00575-00-DR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $260,071.50 Contract for Construction with Martam Construction,

Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for the LaFox Road Pedestrian Box Culvert Repair Project,

Kane County Section No. 24-00574-00-BT

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $6,248,000.00 Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC

of Hillside, Illinois for 2025 Kane County Resurfacing Project, Kane County

Section No. 24-00576-00-RS

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $125,000.00 Appropriation to the Forest Preserve District of Kane

County for Improvements to Buffalo Park and Brunner Family Forest Preserves

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Jarett Sanchez

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $100,000.00 Relocation Commitment Agreement with

Commonwealth Edison Company for Relocation of Facilities for the Randall

Road at Hopps Road Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No.

19-00511-00-CH

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $372,811.00 Engineering Services Agreement with H.R. Green, Inc.

of Aurora, Illinois for 2025 Structure Safety Inspections, Kane County Section

No. 25-00579-00-EG

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for

$58,885.20 for Phase III Construction for Illinois Route 47/U.S. Route 30 at

Waterpark Way to Jericho Road

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $483,483.00 Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of

Hillside, Illinois for the 2025 Blackberry Township Road District, Section No.

25-04000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $175,398.75 Contract for Construction with Peter Baker & Son Co.

of Lake Bluff, Illinois for 2025 Burlington Township Road District, Section No.

25-05000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $387,887.00 Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of

Hillside, Illinois for 2025 Kaneville Township Road District, Section No.

25-11000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Approving a $991,000.30 Contract for Construction with Plote Construction, Inc.

of Hoffman Estates, Illinois for 2025 St. Charles Township Road District, Section

No. 25-14000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie

Juby, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina,

Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams,

and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

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

12.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

13.

Committee Reports

Madam Chairman's Comments

Chairman Pierog explained that when County Board Member, Bill Roth, was selected

to be the Vice-Chairman of the Board, he requested to conduct a review of the budget

process for FY2026. At that time, Pierog asked Roth to present his proposal and

recommendations for the FY2026 budget process. She added that this will be provided

at next week's County Board meeting. Secondly, she spoke on the Ethics Commission

and Ethics Officer. She explained that the Ethics Officer will be replaced as the current

officer is retiring. She noted that the Ethics Commission is different than the Ethics

Officer. Pierog explained that she has asked Public Information Officer (PIO) Mann and

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo to develop a position description for the volunteer community

committee. The description will be sent out via newspaper public announcement, in

hopes to receive applications from those who are interested in serving this commission.

Once applications are received, it will be forwarded to the Executive Committee for

review. Pierog explained that once the Executive Committee has reviewed the

applications, it would be forwarded to herself for further review. Then the selected

group will be presented to the County Board for approval. Thirdly, Pierog stated that

the Workforce Development Board has selected an interim executive director, Mr. John

Duguay. Duguay will be introduced to staff tomorrow, April 3, 2025. His official start will

be Monday, April 7, 2025. Pierog noted that this is not a full-time position. She

explained that Duguay will be working with staff to ensure all duties and responsibilities

are being met. Additionally, Pierog has asked County department heads for an update

on potential federal and/or state grant reductions that their department could face. The

Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is expecting a federal grant reduction of

$750K. Next, Pierog explained that she had a discussion with department heads about

the lack of usage of County vehicles. She stated that a potential policy could be put

forth to ensure that County employees are using these vehicles during their work hours.

She noted that this will help with the General Fund expense of mileage reimbursement.

She stated that this discussion will be brought to the Administration Committee. Lastly,

Pierog congratulated all those who won in the Consolidated Election. She spoke on the

75% rejection result on the retail sales tax referendum for public safety. She suggested

because of the immediacy and challenges of making budget cuts, a substantive review

of the budget would have to be completed. She noted that it is the decision of the

County Board on how to address the budget. Pierog requested that members start to

take a look on how to address these issues now, rather than at the end of the year.

She stated that a Special Finance Committee meeting will be held to discuss the

budget and those recommendations will be brought to this Committee for review. She

explained that the County Board must be thoughtful and responsible to the community

and staff. She requested that party politics be put aside.

Legislative Update

Committee Member Gumz provided the Legislative Update. (Committee Member

Williams left at 10:51 a.m.) She reported that the Legislative Committee has a few bills

that have made it through the House, along with others that are not moving. She spoke

on her trip to Washington D.C. for the Legislative Convention in March 2025. She

stated that the County's lobbyist team scheduled several meetings with all of the state

legislators. Additionally, she was able to sit through numerous sessions. Gumz stated

that she will provide a more thorough analysis on the benefits of this trip. Gumz voiced

her disappointment on the lack of answers due to the uncertainty of the current federal

administration. Additionally, the President did not come to speak to the association,

which is typically done. She explained that Republican colleagues decided to place a

hold on Kane County's federal directed spending. Gumz noted that neither Democrats

or Republicans received the money that was promised to them by the federal

government. She stated that the County's lobbyist team is currently working to get

these items resubmitted. She noted that all County elected officials and department

heads have been notified. Secondly, Gumz stated that she went to Springfield for a day

of lobbying and to attend meetings with all available legislators. She noted that more

legislative items will be discussed at the next County Board meeting. Lastly, Gumz

stated that the Legislative Committee sent a letter of opposition on a bill that is not

moving through the legislative process. There has been language changes to the

leasing of county property bill, which may or may not come to fruition. Discussion

ensued. (Committee Member Berman left at 10:56 a.m.) Gumz added that she will

continue to seek federal and state monies for County projects.

All Other Committees

None.

14.

Adjournment

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

This meeting was adjourned at 10:57 AM.

Savannah Zgobica

Sr. Recording Secretary