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Kane County

KC Judicial/Public Safety

Committee

Meeting Minutes

MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)

and Pierog (County Chair)

Thursday, December 11, 2025

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

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

Roll Call

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Bill Lenert

PRESENT

Board Member Jon Gripe

Board Member Michael Linder

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Michelle Gumz

REMOTE

ABSENT

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Juby*, Kious*, Penesis*; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie;

OEM Dir. Buziecki; Sheriff Hain & staff Johnson; Coroner Silva; Chief Judge Villa &

staff O'Brien, Mathis; State's Attorney Mosser & staff Brady, Hunt*; Public Defender

Conant; Court Services Exec. Dir. Aust & staff Davis; Circuit Clk. Barreiro; ITD staff

Peters; and members of the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She

asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Gumz

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

Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Bill Lenert

Public Comment

None.

Monthly Financial Reports

Monthly Finance Reports

Chairman Molina stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No additional

report was made.

Merit Commission

None.

KaneComm (M. Guthrie)

Monthly Report

KaneComm Dir. Guthrie stated the monthly report was on file. She reported that

there are two telecommunicators in training and one applicant that has passed

all phases of the hiring process. She stated that the calls for service increased

due to the winter weather. She thanked Building Management staff for their

assistance in snow removal over the Thanksgiving weekend to allow

KaneComm staff to enter the campus. Guthrie addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)

Monthly Report

OEM Dir. Buziecki stated the monthly report was on file. He stated that the

Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) 50th Anniversary Dinner is

scheduled for January 2026. He reminded the Committee members to RSVP.

He reported that the new mass notification system for the County is live, and an

announcement to County staff and the public will be made within the next few

weeks. He stated that OEM has been working to complete their Emergency

Operations Plan (EOP) by April 2026. He explained that as staff was utilizing the

Emergency Purchasing Order, it was found that anything under $10K, could be

authorized by a director. Purchases over $30K could be authorized by the

County Board chairman. However, there is no clear emergency purchase

authority for purchases from $10K to $30K. Buziecki stated that he will work with

the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) to come up with updated language to the

Emergency Purchase Ordinance. He noted that this change would cover the

emergency purchases that are made during non business hours, or during an

emergency event, where quotes cannot be done. He stated that the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council will have their final

meeting today, December 11, 2025. He noted that the draft report for this

meeting was leaked. He explained that at this meeting discussions will be had

about FEMA funding and how the country will move forward. He believes the

discussion that will be had will affect Kane County is the availability of disaster

assistance funding. He explained that the federal government is seeking to raise

the emergency funding threshold, which will cause the County to be responsible

for covering all expenses due to a major disaster. The current threshold for Kane

County Public Assistance is $2.3M in uninsured damages. The federal

government is hoping to quadruple this amount. Buziecki stated that the County

may need to consider a disaster fund to help cover any future disasters.

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

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

Emergency Management)

OEM Dir. Buziecki introduced this proclamation. He stated that this proclamation

is to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Office of Emergency Management

(OEM). He recalled that the office was created by resolution at the January 13,

1976 Kane County Board meeting. At the next County Board meeting being held

on January 13, 2026, he will share statistics and more information on the history

of OEM. He invited all County Board members, volunteers, and staff to come

celebrate this milestone at the January 16, 2026 Banquet Dinner.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jon Gripe

MOVER:

Michael Linder

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

10.

Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)

Monthly Report

Sheriff Hain stated the monthly reports were on file. He asked for help on the

passed resolution regarding the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement

(ICE) and their activity on government grounds. He explained that this resolution

has put himself and his staff in a hard place on answering the public's questions

as to why the Sheriff's Office is unable to do anything. He stated that he cannot

interfere with federal agents. He asked the Committee when they are contacted

by constituents about the Kane County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) not doing

anything about ICE activities, to tell them that they cannot interfere. He respects

the political stance on the passed resolution, but would like the Committee to

understand that this has put deputies in a hard spot who are trying to do a job

that keeps the community safe. He reviewed the steps taken by the KCSO to

help mitigate the ICE issues, such as contacting local supervisors and

discussing how ICE agents should behave around the Sheriff's Office and the

Kane County Courthouse. He stated that these agents are human and are being

put into situations that they do not want to be in. He asked the Committee

members when they receive complaints about ICE activities to tell their

constituents that all the KCSO can do is negotiate. Hain addressed questions

and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

State's Attorney Mosser explained that the Illinois Trust Act minimized what local

law enforcement could do regarding the assistance with federal immigration

enforcement. She stated that the Act states that local law enforcement cannot

interfere in any way with federal immigration enforcement, unless, there is a

criminal warrant that has been presented to the local law enforcement agency.

Otherwise, they cannot assist in any way with civil immigration enforcement.

Mosser explained that if an individual that is being apprehended by ICE breaks a

state law, then local law enforcement can assist. She stated that House Bill (HB)

1312 that has recently passed into law regulating different areas, such as

hospitals, schools, daycares, and courthouses. The Bill stated that federal law

enforcement cannot enforce civil immigration enforcement within a thousand

feet of these locations. Mosser explained that if a subject is being detained by

ICE outside of the Kane County courthouse, the KCSO cannot do anything to

interfere. Due to the way the Bill was written, the only enforcement that can be

done is for an individual to sue the federal immigration officials in civil court. This

means that the individual affected by ICE could file a civil lawsuit against those

ICE officials. Mosser explained that when an emergency call is placed due to

ICE activities, the Sheriff's Office should not be responding. If they do respond,

the Sheriff's Office could put themselves in more harm's way due to civil

litigation. Mosser stated that there is nothing that the state and local law

enforcement agencies can do, despite the passage of this new law. She spoke

on the resolution passed by the Kane County Board. She explained that this

resolution is a reporting mechanism to the County Board and there is nothing

the KCSO can do about it.

Hain explained that three to four times a week, ICE is at the Judicial Center

Campus. About twice a week, there are ICE foot pursuits in the parking lot and

fights in the front lobby. This is where the Sheriff's Office can intervene due to

the breaking of state law. Hain explained that Kane County Sheriff deputies are

well trained and are aware of their surroundings. He stated that he does not

want one of these deputies to be in plain clothing assisting with apprehension of

a subject. This would cause confusion on who is the bad guy versus the good

guy. Further discussion ensued.

11.

Coroner (M. Silva)

Monthly Report

Coroner Silva stated the monthly report was on file. She reported that there was

a total of 297 cases in November 2025. She stated that the Coroner's Office is in

the middle of their site inspection for reaccreditation with the International

Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. She provided a breakdown of

the deaths that have occurred in the individual municipalities. She stated that

there was one homicide, two motor vehicle deaths, and two suicides in Aurora.

There was one suicide in Maple Park and one in St. Charles. Additionally, there

was one suspected overdose in Aurora, one in Carpentersville, one in

Montgomery, and one in South Elgin.

12.

13.

Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)

No report was provided. Court Admin. O'Brien addressed questions and comments

from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

State's Attorney (J. Mosser)

Monthly Report

State's Attorney Mosser stated the monthly report was on file. She reported that

her office is very busy and this workload will continue to increase due to the

uptick in crime around the holidays, such as retail theft, driving while intoxicated,

and domestic violence cases. This will cause a large burden on KaneComm,

local law enforcement, the State's Attorney's Office (SAO), and the Public

Defender's Office. Mosser explained that the SAO has continued to seek out

programming that will help individuals break these cycles of addiction issues and

mental health issues. She stated that the SAO will be seeking additional funding

for their Human Trafficking Division. She reported that there have been

significant investigations underway with the hopes of making arrests in the new

year. Mosser noted that the County continues to see a rise in child pornography

cases. She stated that the majority of the State's Attorney's press releases

relate to the arrests of those in possession, manufacturing, and distribution of

child pornography. Mosser wished everyone a happy, safe, and crime-free

holiday season. Lastly, she reported that the SAO is under budget and is

continuing to be fiscally responsible.

14.

15.

Public Defender (R. Conant)

Monthly Report

Public Def. Conant stated the monthly report was on file. No additional report

was made.

Court Services Administration (L. Aust)

Monthly Report

Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust stated the following monthly reports were on file. She

thanked the Committee for their contributions to those with children that are

currently undergoing treatment through the specialty courts. She stated that all

50 children received a present. She stated that many children go without during

the holiday season as their parents receive treatment.

JJC Housing Report

Informing the County Board of Adult Drug Rehabilitation Court Contracts

Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust introduced this resolution. She stated that there was

a scrivener's error within the Request for Proposal (RFP) that states 2024, but

should be changed to 2025. She explained that this resolution is to inform the

County Board of the court contracts for adult drug rehabilitation services. She

noted that the probation fees pay for these services.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Bill Lenert

Jon Gripe

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing Contract for Medical Services for the Juvenile Justice Center

JJC Supt. Davis introduced this resolution for the medical services contract for

the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC). He explained that an amendment would need

to be made to the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause of this

resolution. He explained that the clause should read as follows: "NOW,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that Madam Chair

be authorized to sign the attached four (4) year contract with Advanced

Correctional Healthcare to provide medical services at the Juvenile Justice

Center at a monthly cost of forty-two thousand, one hundred and ninety-four

dollars ($42,194) in the first year of the contract. The contract commences on

February 1, 2026, and runs through January 31, 2030 and includes a mutual

option for one (1) year extension." Additionally, the contract for these services

will need to be included.

Committee Member Linder motioned to amend the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED clause and to include the provided contract to this resolution, Gumz

seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Jon Gripe

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for Juvenile

Detention Services

JJC Supt. Davis explained that the following six resolutions pertain to an

intergovernmental agreement with various counties that would raise the per

diem cost of minor detainees at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center to

$225.00 per day.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Michael Linder

MOVER:

Jon Gripe

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lawrence County for Juvenile

Detention Services

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Michael Linder

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Richland County for Juvenile

Detention Services

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Michael Linder

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Franklin County for Juvenile

Detention Services

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Michael Linder

MOVER:

Jon Gripe

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Crawford County for Juvenile

Detention Services

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Michael Linder

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Jon Gripe

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with White County for Juvenile

Detention Services

JJC Supt. Davis and Court Services Exec. Dir. Aust addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Michael Linder

MOVER:

Jon Gripe

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

16.

Circuit Clerk (T. Barreiro)

Monthly Report

Circuit Clk. Barreiro stated the monthly report was on file. She reported that the

projection for case filings will increase by six percent, due to the uptick in crime

around the holidays. She stated that her office has four open deputy clerk

positions and is currently in the hiring process to fill them. She explained that a

deputy clerk was moved into a supervisor position, due to a retirement. She

mentioned that the Circuit Clerk's Office has a young workforce and does not

expect any more retirements in the near future.

Authorizing Budget Adjustment to Balance Child Support Fund FY2025

Circuit Clk. Barreiro introduced this resolution. She explained that this resolution

would authorize the transfer of funds from General Printing to Salaries and

Wages to balance the Child Support Fund for FY2025. Barreiro addressed

questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Michael Linder

SECONDER:

Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Jon Gripe, Michelle Gumz, and Michael

Linder

AYE:

Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Old Business

17.

2026 Committee Goals

Chairman Molina introduced the 2026 Committee Goals discussion. She asked for

suggestions from the Committee.

Committee Member Gumz suggested that one goal should be to check on any

legislation affecting the County, such as unfunded mandates. She finds this to be

important to stay on top of all legislation that affects judicial and public safety. She

requested that this Committee team up with the Legislation Committee to keep up with

all of the legislative changes.

Committee Member Gripe suggested that the Committee review all unfunded

mandates and how it will affect each judicial and public safety department, in order to

provide assistance when needed. Secondly, he requested that the Committee look at

emerging trends locally and nationally that impact the judicial and public safety partners

to further provide assistance.

Molina asked Gumz and Gripe to work with the judicial and public safety partners to

come up with a list of three to four Committee goals for 2026. Much discussion ensued.

Molina stated that any suggested goals should be emailed to her and it will be reviewed

next month.

18.

19.

New Business

None.

Place Written Reports on File

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Michael Linder

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

SECONDER:

20.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Chairman Molina thanked all of the judiciary partners and first responders that will be

working during the holiday season.