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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, March 4, 2026

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call to Order

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:09 AM.

Roll Call

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

PRESENT

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Rick Williams

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

REMOTE

ABSENT

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

REM NO VOTE

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Garcia*, Gripe, Pensis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson*;

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

Deputy Dir. Rickert & staff Files*; OEM Dir. Buziecki; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; SAO

staff Frank, Hunt*; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Dev. Asst. Dir. Dall; Purchasing Dir.

Keovongsak; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; 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 Gumz,

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

objections.

Committee Member Surges attended the meeting remotely, but was not allowed to

vote.

Committee Members Gumz and Strathmann did not attend today's meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes: February 4, 2026

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

Kane County resident, James Ratliff, spoke on Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-042 DH:

Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Service. He stated that he and his wife are the

owners of Ratliff Landscaping, Inc., and have lived in Kane county for the past 35

years. He noted that Ratliff Landscaping has been servicing the Kane County grounds

for the last five years. Over the last five years, Ratliff has not received any documented

complaints or service issues with Kane County representatives. He believes that if

someone were to ask about Ratliff Landscaping, they would have only good things to

say. He explained that Ratliff Landscaping prides themselves on the quality of services,

communications, and dedication to all customers. He stated that Ratliff Landscaping

provides the best possible services per the limits of the maintenance contract that was

provided and written by Kane County in 2020. The landscaping contract included

limited weed applications for the planting beds. Due to concerns on weed applications,

Kane County revised the original specs on the open bid to include 32 applications per

season. Ratliff stated that this adjustment would correct the problem and meet the

expectations of those with concerns. He explained that Ratliff Landscaping is the best

company to service Kane County due to their knowledge of all the properties and does

not require direction from Kane County staff. He asked the Committee to not approve

the resolution authorizing a contract for lawn maintenance and landscaping services

with Beary Landscaping Management and reconsider approving Ratliff Landscaping,

Inc. He believes that Ratliff Landscaping is the best landscaping company for the

County and knows, now that the landscaping specs have been revised to include 28

more weed applications, there will be no concerns on moving forward. He provided his

personal guarantee that if the Committee were to move forward with Ratliff

Landscaping, that the County would not be disappointed. (Committee Member Allan

arrived in-person at 9:14 a.m.)

Kane County resident and Village of Carpentersville Manager, Brad Stewart, spoke on

the Carpentersville Construction Permit. About a month ago, he explained that the

County Board unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with

Carpentersville to proceed with an expansion with a right-turn out lane along Randall

Road, between Huntley Road and Miller Road, at the Menards Shopping Center. He

stated that studies supporting the contract date back to 2018. Additionally, County

engineers recommended this improvement for approval to improve traffic flow and

safety in and around the shopping center. Stewart noted that the Village of

Carpentersville Board approved this same IGA about one month ago. He explained

that he has come before the Committee today for an amicable solution. Currently, the

Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is unwilling to issue the construction

permit for the project unless every property owner in the shopping center signs off on

the IGA and the plat of amendment prior to issuance. However, the Village's position is

that not all property owners need to sign off on the agreement and that only one private

property owner is effected by the project, who is interested in advancing it. Stewart

stated that every property within the shopping center will benefit from the right-out

addition because it will improve traffic flow. With respect to the County's legal council,

he stated that they need to agree to disagree to move this project forward. He

explained that the Village's engineer obtained a representation from KDOT in

December 2025 that the permit would not be held for reason of the other property

owners' signatures, which is the only reason that Carpentersville has engaged in a

contract for the construction permit project to begin, following the approval of both

Boards. With respect to KDOT, Carpentersville has had a historically good working

relationship and is interested in finding a solution and not to assign blame. Stewart

stated that Carpentersville has been trying to acquire the needed signatures, but has

found it challenging to get national retailers to return a signature on a minor project that

does not directly affect their property.

Kane County resident and Village of Carpentersville President, John Skillman, spoke

on the Carpentersville Construction Permit. He stated that Carpentersville has had a

great working relationship with KDOT. He would like to move this project forward and to

have the support of the Kane County Board. He explained that there is another future

project that involves the Church's property located next door to the Menards Shopping

Center for a right-in/out access. This additional project is to address the traffic flow and

safety at Randall Road and Miller Road. Skillman explained that there is major traffic

concerns due to the established businesses in the area. So much so, that

Carpentersville has needed to hire police officers from other jurisdictions to direct

traffic. Skillman stated that Carpentersville is seeking help with this situation and would

appreciate the County Board's support.

Michelle Bettag, St. Charles, spoke on the County's budget. While she was reviewing

the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, she noticed that in 2020, the County's

General Fund budget was $66,115,726. However, in 2025, the amount increased to

$139,134,120, which is double the spending in just five years. She asked the

Committee for relief for Kane County residents. She explained that while looking at her

assessed value of her home, that it has increased by $200K in the last two years. This

means the County has been receiving more revenue across the County. Bettag spoke

on the increase in taxes. She stated that the County is receiving increased revenue,

while expenses have been out of control. She asked the Committee to get rid of the

Responsible Bidders' Ordinance (RBO) She explained that for the Board to ignore the

money spent on projects, due to the RBO, and boxing out local companies from

providing work for the County at a lesser price. Bettag spoke on the landscaping

Request for Proposal (RFP). She noted that Madam Chairman Pierog has received

campaign donations from contractors and trade unions. She asked for one of the Board

Members to bring the RBO forward to officially vote to get rid of it. She stated that the

County Board needs to utilize businesses within Kane County and pay less for projects.

The Committee moved to agenda item 8: PIO Update.

Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

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

spoke on the General Fund - General Account - Variances. She stated that the

County's General Fund has six accounts with the General Account being one of

them. She explained that in order to get the grand total of the General Fund, all

six accounts need to be added together. She noted that the General Account is

the primary account within the General Fund where the majority of the County's

revenue and expenses activities is located. Hopkinson presented the budgetary

revenues and expenses for FY2025. She explained that the outside auditors will

be in the office next week to begin their final field work. She noted that the

annual audit needs to be completed by May 31, 2026. Even though the numbers

presented today have not been finalized, she reported that the County will utilize

$18.8M in fund balance, rather than the $27M that was budgeted. She noted

that the FY2026 Budget has budgeted to use $6.2M in fund balance. Hopkinson

explained that during the budgeting process the County budgets all of the cash

receipts and the cash disbursements out of each fund, because the cash-in will

increase reserves, while the cash-out will deplete the reserves. She spoke on

the County's transfers-in and transfers-out. She explained that during the

budgeting process, the County's transfers-in/out are budgeted and tracked by

Budget to Actual. She stated that a transfer out of the County's General Fund

would be placed into another fund, which then would be expended. Transfers-in

is money coming into the General Account from another fund, which the majority

is from the Information Technologies Department (ITD) Special Revenue Funds

that are accounted for as revenue as part of the County's Budget to Actuals.

Hopkinson further explained the reason behind the General Fund having six

accounts. She stated that due to the Government Account Standard Board

(GASB) accounting rules, state and local governments have to have a general

fund. Additionally, GASB states that if the general fund creates another fund out

of it, that looks and acts like the general fund when reporting, it will then be

clumped together as one overall account. Historically, the County has had one

General Fund, but over the years, they have added more accounts that fit this

definition, such as the Public Building Commission Fund, the Cost-Share

Drainage Fund, the Economic Development Fund, and the Domestic Violence

Fund. All of these funds come out of the General Fund, which due to accounting

rules means they are counted as such. Hopkinson explained that the County's

Special Reserve Fund was created by taking reserves from the General Account

and moving them into a separate fund. The only thing budgeted in the Special

Reserve Fund is interest earned and any transfers in or out. All in all, these six

accounts make up the County's General Fund. When looking at the County's

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), there are pages that show the

General Account by itself, and other pages that show six columns that depict the

other accounts, which shows the overall total of the General Fund.

Hopkinson spoke on the County's 90-Day Reserve. For FY2025, the 90-Day

Reserve was $36M. In FY2026, the 90-day reserve is $32.5M, which meets the

requirements. Hopkinson highlighted the Tax Revenue - Key Indicators. To date,

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

revenue, the State Income Tax revenue, the State's Motor Fuel Tax revenue, the

Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT revenue, and the County's Motor

Fuel Tax are higher than expected and budgeted. The Local Use Tax is lower

than expected due to changes in the law. Hopkinson reviewed the Financial

Information Flow. She noted that the maker of the County's General Ledger is

Tyler Technologies: New World Systems Product. All of the County's revenue

collection, such as cash receipts, payroll transactions, Accounts Payable,

procurement cards (PCard) purchases, Account Receivable, billings, budget

module, and journal entries is entered into New World, which makes up the

General Ledger and the monthly financial reports that are posted to each

committee's agenda packet. Additionally, the ACFR is produced out of the

County's General Ledger. Hopkinson addressed questions and comments from

the Committee. Much discussion ensued.

The Committee moved to agenda item 9: Old Business.

PIO Update (J. Mann)

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

10, 2026, the County will host its annual 4-H Government Day. Students of 4-H Clubs

will attend the Kane County Forest Preserve Full Commission Meeting, part of the

Kane County Board meeting, where they will read a proclamation. Additionally, the

students will meet with staff from KaneComm, Animal Control, the Kane County

Division of Transportation (KDOT), Geographic Information System (GIS),

Environmental, and the Health Department. Mann stated that the SunTimes

Newspaper wrote an article about roundabouts and featured a picture of the Bliss

Road/Main Street roundabout in Kane County. For the article, KDOT's Chief of

Planning and Programming Files and Chief of Design O'Connell were interviewed to

speak on the cost savings and increased safety of roundabouts. Mann highlighted

several articles published in Kane County Connects over the past month. Mann

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

The Committee moved back to agenda item 7A: Monthly Financial Reports.

Old Business

None.

10.

New Business

(Committee Member Surges arrived remotely at 9:47 a.m.)

Committee Member Kious requested a consensus from the Executive Committee

members to instruct the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) and the Kane County Division

of Transportation (KDOT) to prepare appropriate documents to move the Village of

Carpentersville right-out access at Fabyan Road and Miller Road forward. He explained

that the County Board recently passed Resolution 25-028 that approved this project,

which will enhance safety in the area. He stated that Carpentersville has requested the

help from the County Board to move this project forward by postponing the requirement

of receiving the signatures from surrounding property owners.

SAO Chief of Civil Frank noted that a formal consensus could not be made under New

Business due to the Open Meetings Act (OMA). However, a discussion can be had, if

anything were to come from it, the project would need to be moved to the County

Board agenda under Madam Chairman's discretion. Frank explained that the SAO has

looked into this matter and have concerns that are shared by KDOT. He stated that the

SAO has been looking for alternatives that would allow for a process to move it forward

in a timely matter. Referencing the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) that was

passed by the County Board in January 2026, he explained that the IGA amendment

was never discussed with the other property owners, who are signatories on the IGA,

which means that the County is under contract with these owners. An exception within

the IGA states that if no rights are affected to the property owner, then the city/county

can move forward without any other authority. The issue with this matter is that it is

unclear if the property owner's rights would be affected. Frank stated that

Carpentersville is willing to identify and defend any actions that are filed against the

County. He asked the Committee if this was a process that they would be comfortable

with doing, which could run the risk of the County breaching the contract that was

signed in 1998, knowing that Carpentersville is willing to defend and indemnify the

County. Frank explained that the County is not just a participant in the contract, but are

the overseers of KDOT. Due to this, the County's engineer has statutory requirements

as it relates to the plat of highways. Additionally, there are also subdivision plat

requirements that are under law, which arise multi-faceted issues. Frank stated that the

best path for the County is to request the County engineer approve a permit conditional

on the proper platting, which will entail the IGA to be amended. He explained that

Carpentersville moved forward with the bidding process and has hired a contractor.

Now, this independent contractor, HR Green, Inc., wrote a note, which was supposedly

talked about with the KDOT Permitting Division, where he alleges that the County

would issue the permit conditional on a number of items. Frank stated that in speaking

with KDOT, this has been denied. In furtherance, Frank was told to give a number of

emails that were communications with the County's engineer, Carpentersville, KDOT,

and others. He explained that these emails are in direct contradiction to the note written

by HR Green, Inc. He stated that the emails said that the County will not approve a

permit without proper platting. As KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert has indicated, in the last

30 years, he has never seen an exemption like this. The reason for this is that there is

no mechanism for the County to enforce the platting after construction is completed.

The only option would be for KDOT to use their police powers to either tear out the

access or blockade it until proper measures are taken. However, if it came to this, the

matter will be enhanced. Frank stated that the County engineer cannot be mandated to

do this, but he could be asked to issue a conditional permit that would allow

Carpentersville to begin the work on the access.

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert stated that KDOT has had a great working relationship with

Carpentersville. As this is an unique situation, KDOT has recognized a number of

issues. One being the County Board's approval of regulations in the 1980's, which were

updated in 2004. Rickert stated that the County Engineer and KDOT staff need to

adhere to these regulations. He explained that KDOT staff is concerned that what ever

process is followed, it goes along with the set regulations, it is fair and consistent, and

that all the municipalities are treated the same. In this case, he stated that a few weeks

ago a consultant engineer was hired by Carpentersville and this consultant voiced that

certain promises were made. However, KDOT would never work directly with a

consultant on an IGA. In which, Rickert has directed County staff not to correspond

with this consultant moving forward. He spoke on the embarrassment of this becoming

an emergent situation for the County Board and for the Village of Carpentersville. He

stated that while KDOT has looked over the consideration for the access point, the

County has always supported it and deemed it a good idea. He explained that when

the first agreement occurred in 1998, Carpentersville demanded that property owners

be involved in an IGA. Since 1998, the County has not allowed any municipality to

bypass this regulation. However, under the guidance of a consultant, Carpentersville

has decided to move forward, which has caused the County and Village to now clean

up the mess. Rickert explained that the SAO and KDOT have their concerns and are

trying to address them to ensure all property owners' rights are not violated. He stated

that the County is trying to figure out the proper wording that would legally cover the

County as this project moves forward. He explained that the SAO mentioned the use of

KDOT's police power, which means that the right-out access would not open until the

IGA and plat are fully executed. He stated that KDOT will need to look into this on how

to address the situation. He explained that the assumptions made by the consultant is

something KDOT has never done before. He feels that staff has handled this situation

appropriately. Rickert and Frank addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Much discussion ensued.

The Committee agreed to hold a Special Transportation Committee to further discuss

this matter in depth and to have a brief discussion at the next Executive Committee

meeting.

11.

Preliminary County Board Agenda:

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

American Rescue Plan

Approving Second Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and The

Family Recovery Centers, PLLC

Committee Member Tepe explained that the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Committee's key objective is to spend down funds that are available for

organizations that have not fully spent their agreed upon allotted amount. The

Committee has the ability to transfer the unspent funds to another project. He

stated that every resolution presented today are transfers of available funds to

other projects. He introduced the following 11 resolutions.

Tepe motioned to move the following 11 resolutions forward, Bates seconded.

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and Pads of

Elgin

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and Suicide

Prevention Services of America

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Corinne M. Pierog, Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby,

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

Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and Youth

Outlook

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and La

Federacion De Clubes Michoacanos En Illinois/Fedecmi DBA CASAS

Michoacan

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in

the Amount of $9,600 (Nine Thousand Six Hundred Dollars) from the

Association for Individual Development’s Community Violence Prevention

Project Under the Kane County Public Health Department ARPA Behavioral

Health System Improvement Initiative Project to the Kane County Building

Management Department’s Kitchen & Laundry Area HVAC System

Improvements at Kane County Justice Center ARPA Project

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in

the Amount of $106.91 (One Hundred Six Dollars and Ninety-One Cents) from

the Charity Blooms Grant Award Under the Kane County Development and

Community Services Department’s Food and Farm Resiliency ARPA Project to

the Kane County Building Management Department’s Kitchen & Laundry Area

HVAC System Improvements ARPA Project

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in

the Amount of $1,177.21 (One Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars

and Twenty-One Cents) from the Kane County Environmental and Water

Resources Department’s Water Quality Sampling ARPA Project to the Kane

County Environmental and Water Resources Department’s Drainage Cost Share

Consultant and Capital ARPA Project

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Mavis Bates

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in

the Amount of $50,000 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) from the Kane County

Information Technologies Department’s Zoom Web Conferencing Services

ARPA Project to the Kane County Environmental and Water Resources

Department’s Drainage Cost Share Consultant and Capital ARPA Project

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Mavis Bates

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in

the Amount of $24,358.56 (Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight

Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents) from the Kane County Information Technologies

Department’s Zoom Web Conferencing Services ARPA Project to the Kane

County Building Management Department’s Kitchen & Laundry Area HVAC

Improvements at Kane County Justice Center ARPA Project

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in

the Amount of $24,115 (Twenty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifteen Dollars)

from the Kane County Information Technologies Department’s Zoom Web

Conferencing Services ARPA Project to the Kane County Environmental and

Water Resources Department’s Stream Gaging Network ARPA Project

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Mavis Bates

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Committee Member Bates spoke on the impact of the ARPA funds to the community

and the use of all of the funds, so no money will be returned to the federal government

at the end of the year. She commended the Committee for their hard work in allotting

all of the funding.

(Committee Member Surges left at 10:27 a.m.)

Administration

Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County Elevator Preventative

Maintenance Services for the Building Management Department (BID# 23-011)

Committee Member Kious motioned to move the following eight resolutions

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

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Rick Williams

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Authorizing Updated Capital Projects from the Capital Fund

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Approving the County of Kane Compliance Statement for Website Accessibility

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Authorizing a Contract for the Information Technologies Department with Walker

and Associates, Inc. dba Netceed & Alxtel for Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet & Support

Services (RFP# 26-004-Tk)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Authorizing Execution of a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing

Agreement and Other Documents Necessary to Participate in a Purchasing

Cooperative with AT&T, and Authorizing the Purchase of Telecommunications

Services Under Said Agreement by Kane County

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Authorizing a License Agreement for Dark Fiber with ISI Communications, Inc.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Authorizing a Contract Extension with Langton Group for the Mill Creek SSA

Landscape Maintenance Services Program (Tree Related Services) (BID#

24-025-TK)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Authorizing a Contract Extension for the Purchase of Trades, Labor, Materials,

and Related Services for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal with Precision Concrete

Cutting, Inc. for the Mill Creek Special Service Area (Tips Contract #23010402)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

AWAY:

County Development

Amending Chapter 6 of the Kane County Code Buildings and Building

Regulations: Article IV Fees

Committee Member Williams motioned to move this ordinance back to the

Development Committee for further review, Roth seconded. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

KC County Development Committee

RESULT:

HELD OVER

KC County Development Committee

Rick Williams

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Roth

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, Cherryl Strathmann, and Clifford Surges

ABSENT:

Finance

Approving January 2026 Claims Paid

Committee Member Lenert introduced the following seven resolutions.

Committee Member Bates motioned to move the following seven resolutions

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

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Approving Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Amending County Code Section 2-212 Purchases Below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Authorizing Receipt of the AOIC Modernization Funding Allocation

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Christian County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County for Juvenile

Detention Services

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Authorizing Acceptance of the DCEO Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

Human Services

Authorizing Replacement of the Blood Donation Policy in the Personnel Policy

Handbook

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Judicial/Public Safety

Authorizing the Execution of a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Illinois Coroners

and Medical Examiners Association

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Rick Williams

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Public Health

Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Medical Director for Kane

County Health Department

Committee Member Roth motioned to move the following two resolutions

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

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing Reclassification of Housing Manager Position to Assistant Director of

Planning and Information Management for Kane County Health Department

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Transportation

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

Committee Member Tepe motioned to move the following 15 resolutions

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

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving the Purchase of One (1) 2027 Tandem Axle Dump Trailer for the

Kane County Division of Transportation

Referencing Resolutions B and C, Committee Member Gripe questioned if the

trucks and its parts come fully assembled, or are they outsourced to be fully

finished. KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert stated that the vendor will fully assemble all

of the necessary equipment.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Deposit for Three (3) 2027 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

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Illinois Department of

Transportation and the County of Kane for the Illinois Route 47 Planning and

Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Adopting Land Use Assumptions Associated with the Imposition of Impact Fees

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for

Reimbursable Utility Adjustment for the Randall Road at Hopps Road

Intersection Improvement and Grade Separation Project, Kane County Section

No. 19-00511-00-CH

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Relocation Commitment Agreement with Commonwealth Edison

Company for the Relocation of Facilities for the Randall Road at Hopps Road

Intersection Improvement and Grade Separation Project, Kane County Section

No. 19-00511-00-CH

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving an Agreement for Phase I Engineering Services with V3 Companies

of Woodridge, Illinois for I-88 Tollway Bridge Services, Kane County Section No.

25-00585-00-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. of

Schaumburg, Illinois for the 2026 Kane County Kirk Road PCC Repair Project,

Kane County Section No. 25-00592-00-RP

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside,

Illinois for 2026 Dundee Township Resurfacing Project, Section No.

26-07000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Peter Baker and Son Co. of Lake

Bluff, Illinois for 2026 Hampshire Township Resurfacing Project, Section No.

26-10000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside,

Illinois for 2026 Kaneville Township Resurfacing Project, Kane County Section

No. 26-11000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving Acquisition of Real Property for Fabyan Parkway Intersection

Improvements at Settlers Hill and Kingsland Drive, Kane County Section No.

21-00373-01-CH

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving Acquisition of Real Property for Plank Road from Romke Road to

Brier Hill Road, Kane County Section No. 21-00540-00-SP

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

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

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

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

Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County Board and

Each of Their Transaction Limits

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Request

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Deborah Allan

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Amending Ordinance 24-216

Chairman Pierog introduced this ordinance. She stated that Ordinance 24-216:

Amending Section 2-73: Salaries: Elected Officials was passed last year. She

noted that this is a housekeeping issue. She explained that County Board

members cannot have an increase in their compensation because they are as

one. Currently, the Ordinance states the County Board would be compensated

in 2026. However, only half of the County Board would receive this increased

compensation, while the other half would not. Discussion ensued.

SAO Chief of Civil Frank stated that the original amendment that occurred in

2024 has the first salary adjustment occurring in 2026, which was done legally

and appropriately. His understanding is that this ordinance is an effort to lower

the salaries back to $25K, instead of $30K. If this is the case, the amendment of

Ordinance 24-216 cannot be changed until 2028. In 2024, the County Board

decided to increase County Board members' salaries in 2026, which would

cause select Board members being paid differently than others.

Pierog stated that her assumption was that the County could not have Board

members making two separate incomes. If this is not the case, this Ordinance

could be withdrawn from today's agenda. Pierog stated that she would like to

have all Board members compensated appropriately. Discussion ensued.

Frank explained that County Board members cannot vote on their own increase

until a reelection occurs. He stated that every ten years, the County Board will

be allowed to change the salaries and have all Board members receive the

same amount of compensation. However, the County Board could delay the

salary increase for four years, as long as everyone has gone through an election

cycle. Further discussion ensued.

Committee Member Linder motioned to postpone this Ordinance indefinitely,

Juby seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

RESULT:

TABLED

Michael Linder

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing Contract for Real Estate Tax Bill Printing and Transmission Services

(RFP# 26-008-TK)

Committee Member Lenert introduced this resolution. He explained that this

resolution would approve the printing costs for the tax bills at an amount not to

exceed $37K.

SAO Chief of Civil Frank stated that there was a change in vendor for these

services. He explained that it is within the Treasurer's authority to approve this

vendor and the cost. However, in an abundance of caution, the Treasurer has

asked the County Board to approve the change.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Michael Linder

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Authorizing a Contract for Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Services with

Ratliff Landscaping, Inc. for Kane County Facilities (RFP# 25-042-DH)

Committee Member Kious motioned to amend this resolution to change Beary

Landscaping to Ratliff Landscaping, Inc., Bates seconded. Kious explained that

this agreement with Ratliff Landscaping has come forward to the County Board

previously and wishes to stay with Ratliff for landscaping services for the Kane

County grounds. Motion passed by a 11-1 vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis,

Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern Tepe, Rick

Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Leslie Juby

NAY:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Kane County Board Proclaims March 10, 2026 Kane County 4-H Government

Day

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Deborah Allan

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Kane County Board Proclaims March 2026 as National Women’s History Month

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mavis Bates

Myrna Molina

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Anita Lewis, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Vern

Tepe, Rick Williams, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Michelle Gumz, and Cherryl Strathmann

ABSENT:

Vote to Approve Travel Purpose and Evaluation Form for Corinne M. Pierog

Committee Member Roth introduced this Travel Purpose and Evaluation Form

for Corinne M. Pierog. He stated this would approve Chairman Pierog to travel to

the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo)/United Counties Council of

Illinois (UCCI) Legislative Conference in Chicago during April 13, 2026 though

April 15, 2026 for an estimated total cost of $794.59.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Roth

Chris Kious

Committee Member Allan asked if any County Board Members would be joining

Chairman Pierog at the Legislative Conference. Chairman Pierog stated that Chairmen

of the Jobs Committee would be able to attend. She noted that approval will be needed

by the Committee before the travel. Discussion ensued.

12.

13.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

Committee Reports

Madam Chairman's Comments

Chairman Pierog stated that she attended a conference where Chief Judge Christine

Haley, who is the Director of the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH),

spoke on ending homelessness in the State of Illinois. She explained that those who

apply to the Workforce Development programs often times have compromised work

history or their health issues are more challenging find jobs. She noted that most of

these compromised individuals are unhoused, and they need an address to secure a

permanent job. She stated that there is potential to develop a program with continuum

of care, while partnering with Workforce Development to find best practices so the

County has a mid-ground approach to end homelessness. She explained that this is

even more challenging due to the reduction of SNAP Benefits and the regulation that

an individual needs to work 80 hours a month to receive them. If this is not complied

with, only three months of SNAP Benefits can be provided to an individual. Pierog

explained that those who have early retirement and are unable to work, are still

required to work the 80 hours, volunteer, or go to school, which increases the chances

of homelessness. She stated that seniors in Kane County are the largest group who

are becoming unhoused. She noted that this new program would address seniors and

those who have struggled with mental health, drug addiction, or other related issues,

which has caused them not to be as successful in the workforce as others. She stated

that this is only the beginning of this concept and that she will keep the Committee

informed as it progresses. She noted that this program would be discussed and

developed through the Jobs and Public Health Committees.

Legislative Update

None.

All Other Committees

Committee Member Lewis stated that at this month's Jobs Committee meeting there

will be two presentations on the pre-apprenticeship programs.

Committee Member Tepe stated that during recent discussions with Carpentersville

and the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) staff about the recommended

approach to the right-out access project, that there will be a spilt in the approval of

construction with the approval of access. He explained that a resolution would be

drafted and placed on the March 10, 2026 County Board meeting agenda for approval.

This will allow this matter to be handled in a more organized manner. Chairman Pierog

clarified that the construction and the access would be handled as two separate

entities. She requested a discussion between the State's Attorney's Office, KDOT,

Tepe, and herself to better understand the matter before being presented to the County

Board.

14.

Adjournment

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

This meeting was adjourned at 11:12 AM.

Savannah Zgobica

Sr. Recording Secretary