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Kane County

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Meeting Minutes

LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) and

Pierog (County Chair)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

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

Roll Call

Board Member Bill Lenert

PRESENT

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Vern Tepe

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Clifford Surges

REMOTE

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Arroyo*, Bates, Gripe, Gumz*, Kious*, Linder,

Penesis*, Strathmann*; Treasurer Lauzen; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;

ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters; SAO staff Frank, Hunt*,

Shepro*; Sheriff Hain & staff Ware; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert*; KCHD CFO Snowden*;

KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik & staff Hinshaw; and

members of the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Lenert announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He

asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Sanchez

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

(Committee Member Sanchez arrived remotely at 9:01 a.m.)

Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2025 & October 21, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Vern Tepe

Public Comment

Steve Leffler, St. Charles, stated that instead of riding his bike today, he carpooled with

his contractor to Batavia. Then, walked to the Kane County Government Center. He

encouraged everyone to ride their bikes or walk, instead of driving, if possible. He

explained that as he was walking down Route 31, he noticed a wide-open space that

could be turned into a bike path, which would assist with safety. Leffler stated that he

comes to County Board meetings, regularly. He noted that he follows the numbers and

makes sure to read through each agenda packet before each select meeting. As he

was reviewing today's Finance Committee meeting agenda packet, he came across

Treasurer Lauzen's supplemental contextual information. He stated that this type of

material does not pertain to the business of the County. Additionally, this extra material

makes it difficult to follow along during the meetings when trying to sift through the

extra materials. Leffler requested that Lauzen include material on a leaner basis.

Kane County resident, Denise Theobald, stated she has been coming to these

meetings and asking questions, but has not received straight answers. She explained

that each month, Treasurer Lauzen gives a report on the cumulative interest earned.

She asked Lauzen how much of the cumulative interest was earned and generated off

of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Additionally, she inquired on Lauzen's

future plans to replace this interest income when ARPA funds are no longer available.

Theobald found the proposal to freeze County Board members salaries interesting,

while Treasurer Lauzen has requested an increase to his salary for FY2026. She

explained that as Lauzen is forecasted to collect less money in the coming years, which

is plausible that less staff will be needed. (Committee Ex-Officio Roth arrived in-person

at 9:05 a.m). She questioned the need for more staff within the Treasurer's Office. She

explained that all departments/offices have been asked to reduce and cut their FY2026

Budget. She questioned what makes the Treasurer's Office the exception. Theobald

reminded Lauzen that he works for the people of Kane County, and that it is every

constituents' right to voice their questions. She mentioned that she has been invited to

Lauzen's office for conversation, but she has denied the invitation. She has denied the

invitation because she does not want to be bullied behind closed doors. She stated that

questions are meant to be heard at public meetings, so all can hear and that all

questions are answered transparently. Theobald reminded the public that the Kane

County Board only controls four percent of the residents' property taxes. In which, 71%

is mandated and funds public safety. She explained that residents feel that they do not

need to raise minimum revenue to keep up with inflation. However, by not seeking

additional revenue, the County will need to cut funding to public safety. Theobald

voiced her confusion on running a government entity without taking in additional

revenue. She stated that taxes have not been raised in over a decade. Therefore, the

County needs solutions and income in order to pay the bills.

Kane County resident, Ginger Romano, recalled that a few years back the County

Board decided to spend down the reserves. She thanked Treasurer Lauzen for his

reward-winning performance on investment strategies for maximum interest earned on

behalf of all the taxpayers. She stated that Lauzen is a true servant and steward of the

finances of the people. She appreciates the information that is shared by Lauzen that

offers insight to the times and is good for reflection for the future.

Cathy Flesburg, Huntley, spoke on the proposed Grocery Tax increase. She does not

understand why the tax will only affect those in unincorporated Kane County, such as

the senior community, Del Webb. She explained that one percent may not seem like a

lot to some, but to seniors and low-income residents it will be. She stated that these

residents will take their business two miles down the road to McHenry County, in order

to avoid the tax increases. Flesburg spoke on the tax levies. She explained that last

year, the County asked for an increase, which was not normally done. However, now

the County is asking for an increase for the second year in a row. Flesburg stated that

she does not understand why the County's General Fund needs an additional $37M.

She has witnessed a major spending problem since Madam Chairman Pierog took

office. She mentioned that the COVID Relief funds and the American Rescue Plan Act

(ARPA) funds are no longer being distributed. Therefore, budget cuts have to be made.

However, Flesbug has not witnessed this occurring. She stated that a lot of ideas have

been heard to solve the budget deficit, but she has not seen cuts being made.

However, she has seen multiple increases and movement of funds between accounts.

She commended Treasurer Lauzen's ability to bring in interest earned to the County.

She voiced her confusion on why the County is increasing the tax levies. She stated

that if the County does not make the necessary budget cuts, they will be faced with a

larger deficit in FY2027. She explained that the County cannot keep asking for

increases and more taxes. Lastly, she stated that some of these tax levies listed on

today's agenda are a waste of paper and time.

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that there are 12 days until the full County Board

meeting on November 10, 2025 to present the FY2026 Budget. Due to the County

Board not doing the necessary work for the budget, he stated he will be providing

comments on what is to happen moving forward. Anderson noted that the County

Board could have a budget deficit of $35M in FY2026. He stated that the County Board

will be faced with all of the same budgetary issues in FY2027, but with shrunken

reserves. Anderson spoke on the lack of ridership on PACE buses. He noted that this

program costs the County $20M per year. He requested that a forensic investigation be

done on the PACE Program. Anderson spoke on TMP-25-1212. He requested that the

Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) hold off on the Randall Road at Hopps

Road project. He stated that the County does not need to be spending $1M to have

supplies ordered for 24 months. Additionally, he noted that the County will need to

spend another $6M on this project. Lastly, Anderson spoke on the proposed Attrition

Program. He requested that the Director of Human Resources present a projected list

of names of staff members who are retiring in the next 12 to 18 months. He noted that

these staff members can be offered buy-outs. Additionally, he stated that the County

needs to look into all non-essential and non-union team members.

Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)

Monthly Report

Treasurer Lauzen stated the monthly report was on file. He thanked the public

speakers for their comments at today's meeting. He spoke on the concerns

shared about his supplemental contextual economic data. He explained that this

information does apply to Kane County in order to predict the future and to

receive the County's fair share of state and federal funds. As his time as

Chairman of the County Board, he was able to freeze the property tax levy for

eight years due to understanding and accurately projecting how much state

funding would be received and the amount rewarded by grants. He stated that

by utilizing these resources, the County was able to relieve property taxpayers.

Lauzen thanked resident Theobald for her contributions and allowing him to

explain himself. He thanked resident Romano for her comments. He stated that

one of the things that is most important to him about what he does on behalf of

County taxpayers, is that he objectively and accurately measures the cash in

the bank.

Referencing page six of the agenda packet, Lauzen spoke on the interest

income collected in September 2025. He stated that the interest income earned

was $2.3M, of which $625K will be divided up and given to the taxing districts.

He noted that the $2.3M of cash on hand is 29% more than the County's whole

year projected in interest income in November 2023. He spoke on the American

Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. He stated that all the funds are gone. He

questioned what the County has to show for the $200M that was provided

through ARPA. Referencing page nine, Lauzen presented the Cumulative

Interest Earned Fiscal Years 2021-2025. He stated that the cumulative interest

income earned was $65M. He explained that this is a good amount of money,

but it does not do any good when it is spread across various accounts

throughout the County. He stated that the County Board needs to hold people

accountable for money spent. He explained that spreading the earned interest

income across various accounts, does not help the County. He stated that the

better approach would be to aggregate the funds. He noted that it should be

gathered together to solve the budget problems. Lauzen stated that Chairman

Lenert made significant suggestions on how to balance the budget using interest

income directly where allowed by state statute. He noted that this is within the

interpretation of law and it is the County Board's decision to allocate it. He stated

that it would be an error of the County Board to not aggregate the interest

income. Lastly, Lauzen insisted that a letter be sent out from the County Board

Office to acknowledge the compliance in the budget process of the Treasurer's

Office. He explained that he received a letter on non-compliance. Therefore, the

public record shows that his office and others were not in compliance, which was

false. He requested a compliance letter.

Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)

Monthly Report

Auditor Wegman stated the monthly report was on file. She explained that the

2026 Accounts Payable Schedule has been completed and distributed to all

County departments/offices. Additionally, the Auditor's Office conducted a

Personal Expense Voucher (PEV) Audit and has submitted the results within the

monthly report. Wegman stated that she does plan to provide this information on

a yearly basis for better understanding. From this audit, she explained that the

Finance Department recommended an update be done on the PEV form. She

noted that her office is working on updating the form.

Approving the Kane County Per Diem Meal Rates for Calendar Year 2026

Auditor Wegman introduced this resolution. She explained that last year the

County adjusted the their per diem process. The County now utilizes the

General Services Administration (GSA) website to calculate the appropriate

reimbursement amount for meals. Wegman addressed questions and comments

from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Approving September 2025 Claims Paid

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Leslie Juby

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

(Madam Chairman Pierog arrived in-person at 9:34 a.m.)

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

presented the County's General Fund - General Account Key Indicators. She

stated that the Charges for Services revenue is higher than expected due to the

fees that are collected by the Recorder's Office and the County Clerk's Office.

She mentioned that Fine revenue is down. The main difference is due to back

taxes and interest. Hopkinson stated that Grant revenue is lower than expected.

This was due to a grant not being received. However, the County did have an

office that received grant revenue that was not budgeted for. Hopkinson stated

that Interest revenue to date has been posted in the County's General Ledger

though July. She explained that the revenue to date that is deposited into the

County's General Fund - General Account is below what was expected at this

time of the year. This is due to the cash balance in the General Fund - General

Account was lower than expected earlier in the year. Hopkinson explained that

the County allocates interest across all funds based on the cash balance of said

fund. She stated that Licenses and Permits revenue is below expected, due to

the building and inspection revenue being below what was expected. She

mentioned that Other Taxes revenue is higher than expected. She noted that

Other Taxes include sales taxes and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) sale

taxes. Hopkinson stated that Property Tax revenue is as expected. She

mentioned that Reimbursement revenue is higher than expected, due to

additional reimbursement revenue in the County's Court Services and Judiciary.

On the expense side, Hopkinson stated that Commodities are higher than

expected, due to the Sheriff's food line item being $1M over budget. She

mentioned that the Contractual Services expenditure is lower than expected at

this time. She explained that Contractual Services payments lagged, due to

vendors being delayed in sending over their invoices. Also, the Information

Technologies Department's (ITD) Contractual Services are below budget, in

both the department and countywide. This is due to several projects that were

budgeted being delayed. Hopkinson addressed the Personnel Services

expense. She explained that several departments/offices are below expected on

salaries and wages. Hopkinson addressed the County's reserve amount that will

be utilized in balancing the budget. She stated that the County budgeted to use

$27M in reserves. The County is currently at $13.7M. Hopkinson stated that this

number will increase due to the property tax revenue already being collected for

the year. In regards to the expenses and revenues, she explained that the

revenue total is about 2% higher than expected, while expenses are running

about 5% under budget. Hopkinson expects that the fund balance utilization will

increase as more bills come in. She presented the Tax Revenue Key Indicators.

She stated that the Sales Tax revenue and the RTA Sales Tax revenue are

running the same, but have increased from last year. The Local Use Tax

revenue is a $1M lower than last year, due to a change in state law. Lastly,

Hopkinson stated that the County's Income Tax revenue and the Personal

Property Replacement Tax are lower compared to last year, but higher than

what was expected.

New Business

Adopting a Tax Levy for the General Fund

Committee Member Surges voiced his confusion on what this tax levy means.

He requested answers on what committee members are voting for when it

comes to approving a levy versus the proposed budget. Chairman Lenert

explained that these tax levies are to show the public each individual amount

from the County's budget that is being allocated to each fund.

Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson explained that the budget document is a legal

document that shows expected revenues and expenses. It is the legal

appropriation that the County Board adopts, which is required by law. She stated

that the law also requires a separate levy for each fund. She explained that each

one of the levies is turned into a legal document that the County Clerk's Office

requires to prepare for the tax extension. Hopkinson addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Leslie Juby

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, and Vern

Tepe

AYE:

Clifford Surges

NAY:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Insurance Liability Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Clifford Surges

MOVER:

Vern Tepe

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Social Security Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Highway Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Bridge Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Leslie Juby

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Highway Matching Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Kane County Health Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Clifford Surges

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Veterans’ Commission Fund

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Leslie Juby

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Shirewood Farm Special Service Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Mill Creek Special Service Area

County Board Member Allan requested that the commissioner, in which these

special areas fall under, move the resolution forward. Chairman Lenert stated

members outside of the Committee could not motion a resolution. Discussion

ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges, and Vern

Tepe

AYE:

Jarett Sanchez

AWAY:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Wildwood West Special Billing Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Clifford Surges

MOVER:

Vern Tepe

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Plank Road Estates Special Billing Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Clifford Surges

MOVER:

Vern Tepe

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Exposition View Special Billing Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Tamara Dittman Special Billing Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Church Molitor Special Service Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the 45W185 Plank Road Special Service Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Boyer Road Special Service Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Adopting a Tax Levy for the Crane Road Estates Special Billing Area

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for Public Defender’s FY2026 Budget

Chairman Lenert explained that the following three resolutions were brought

forward by the Public Defender's Office, Court Services, and the Judiciary for

budget adjustments to the FY2026 Budget. He requested that these resolutions

be held over until the next Finance Committee meeting.

Committee Member Tepe motioned to hold this resolution over until the next

Finance Committee meeting, Lewis seconded. Motion carried unanimously by

roll call vote.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

HELD OVER

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for Court Services FY2026 Budget

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

HELD OVER

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for Judiciary’s FY2026 Budget

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

HELD OVER

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Anita Lewis

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing EyeMed Vision Care as Kane County’s Vision Insurance Plan

Provider for 2026

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Clifford Surges

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing Approval of Ortho/Oblique Imagery

Committee Member Juby explained that the clarity of the ortho/oblique imagery

can show crack sealing on pavement. She believes that this will be a valuable

tool for the County to have.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing Funding and Purchase of a Rapid DNA Instrument and Database

Capability for the Kane County Forensics Lab and Related Budget Adjustment

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

MOVER:

Leslie Juby

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing Receipt of the Child Protection Data Courts Grant

Madam Chairman Pierog stated that child protection is one of the primary things

that is done in Kane County. She voiced her delight on having this opportunity to

highlight this. She stated that if the County does not protect children, then what

kind of government are they.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Accepting the ComEd Powering Safe Communities Program Grant

KC Executive Committee

AA.

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between Kane County and the

Conservation Foundation for the ‘New Trees for New Homeowners’ Nicor

Charitable Giving Grant

AB.

County Board Member Gripe inquired on the details of the grant pertaining to

what kind of trees can be planted and who will monitor them. He explained that

he sees multiple streets that have the same tree planted. He voiced his concern

on the possibility of all of these same trees getting sick. Environ. Mgmt.

Sustainability Mgr. Hinshaw explained that the Conservation Foundation will be

responsible in choosing which trees to plant. So far, there are eight native trees

and four native bushes and shrubs. Hinshaw stated that a list will be provided.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Anita Lewis

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

Authorizing Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Kane County

Division of Transportation

AC.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Anita Lewis

MOVER:

Vern Tepe

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford

Surges, and Vern Tepe

AYE:

10.

11.

Old Business

None.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Anita Lewis

12.

Committee Chairman's Comments

Chairman Lenert stated that the FY2026 Budget is expected to be passed at the

County Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025. He mentioned that there

may be amendments to the budget after it is approved. He voiced his confidence that

the County is in the position that they will need to use very little or no reserves to

balance the FY2026 Budget. If the County does need to utilize reserves, it is expected

to be $2M to $3M. Lenert thanked all Department Heads for their compliance. He

stated that the Elected Officials have been great to work with. However, there are three

elected officials that are not in compliance, but this is being resolved. Lenert thanked

the elected officials for their considerations and cooperation.

13.

14.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Adjournment

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Vern Tepe

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

This meeting was adjourned at 10:24 AM.

Savannah Zgobica

Sr. Recording Secretary