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Kane County

KC Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes

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

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call to Order

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.

Roll Call

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

PRESENT

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Vern Tepe

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

REMOTE

Board Member Mavis Bates

Board Member Rick Williams

REM NO VOTE

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

Mann & Intern Hunter; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Dall; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; SAO

staff Frank, Hunt*; ITD CIO Lasky* & staff Chidester*, Kash; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff

Way, Files; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson & staff Snowden*; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*;

and members of the press and public including Progressive Energy Group Managing

Partner & Founder Arnie Schramel.

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 Berman and

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

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes: June 4, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that it is budget season and figuring out the

budget starts with the leadership of the Finance Committee. He has been encouraging

the County Board lead by example and rescind their salary increase. He noted that this

would be a gesture that could save the County $120K. Anderson expressed his

thankfulness that the Kane County Liquor Commission turned down the liquor license

for Blackjacks Gentlemen's Club. He stated that he was also thankful that Madam

Chairman Pierog recused herself from the vote due to donations received from

Blackjacks. Anderson explained that at last month's Executive meeting, the Committee

had a discussion about the Taxing Increment Financing (TIF) for Elgin. He stated that

Committee Member Tepe recused himself from the vote. However, at the County

Board meeting, he did not recuse himself. Anderson stated that Committee Member

Linder spoke on following the Roberts Rules of Order and the need to hold one another

responsible. He noted that Tepe needed to recuse himself from the vote on the Elgin

TIF at the County Board meeting. Regarding the budget, Anderson called on the Kane

County Clerk's Office to follow the Attrition Program. In doing so, there could be a

savings of $297K. He recommended that the County Clerk strongly consider releasing

Alternative Language Coordinator, Brian Pollock. He noted that Pollock's annual salary

is $117K. He explained that in Los Angeles (LA) County, the same position pays $70K

to $95K. In Cook County, the annual salary is between $60K and $85K. He stated that

every department should be looking into their payroll and compensation. (Committee

Member Berman arrived remotely at 9:09 a.m.)

Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)

Monthly Finance Reports

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

provided a status update on the budget process. She explained that all

departments have input their budgets into the financial software. She noted that

at the end of the day, she will have a better understanding on where the

County's General Fund stands. Hopkinson explained that staff used a lot of

technology in the budget process to help with efficiency. She shared the General

Fund - All Accounts - Balances. She explained that there are six funds that

make up the General Fund. The two main funds are the General Account and

Special Reserve. Over the last few years, the County Board has budgeted to

use reserves to balance the budget. This has caused the balance in the General

Fund to decrease. Hopkinson explained that the County's Financial Policy stated

that County maintain a 90-day reserve amount in the General Fund. As of June

19, 2025, the County had approximately $59M in the General Fund. Hopkinson

explained that the 90-day reserve is calculated on total expenditures. The

General Fund's 2024 total expenditures was $140.5M. (Committee Member

Lewis arrived in-person at 9:13 a.m.) The 90-day reserve from $140.5M is

$35.125M. As of June 19, 2025, the General Fund - General Account and

Special Reserve had $59.2M, which is approximately $24M more then the

recommended 90-days. As of November 30, 2025, it is forecasted that the

General Fund will have about $60M. However, the General Fund from

November 30, 2024 to November 30, 2025 will have used $20M of reserves,

which would deplete reserves from $80M to $60M. Hopkinson explained that if

the FY2026 General Fund budget is $140.5M like last year's, and revenues are

$112M, the General Fund will use up $28.5M in reserves. This would deplete the

General Fund's reserve amount to $31.5M, which is below the required 90-day

reserve amount. Hopkinson reviewed a table depicting the General Fund -

General Account - Variances. She stated that at this halfway point in the fiscal

year not all bills have been received and not all the revenue has been posted.

Within the graph, she explained that she categorized each revenue and expense

with a variance indicator of below range, within range, and above range. She

noted that the majority listed as below range is because of timing differences.

She shared her concerns on the Fine Revenue and the Grant Revenue.

Regarding the expenses, Hopkinson stated that the contractual services are

below expected. However, bills from vendors for contractual services take time

to be received. Hopkinson stated that the County is on target to spend the entire

$140M that was budgeted from the General Fund. Hopkinson addressed

questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

PIO Update (J. Mann)

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

a Kane County Communicators meeting with more than 20 people attending. She

stated that the goal of the meeting was to build a new support network for crisis

communications, offer training, and discussions on best practices for delivering

government messages and outreach to residents and businesses for communication

managers and public information officers. Additionally, the Kane County Planning

Committee held their second meeting to continue discussions on how the County

should celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Mann stated that a

website would be launched at the beginning of the year to begin addressing the events.

She announced that there will be a Kane County Blood Drive on Monday, July 7, 2025.

She stated that there are 30 people signed up to give blood. Additionally, the Sugar

Grove Corn Boil Parade will be on Friday, July 25, 2025. She will be sending out emails

for those interested in walking in the parade. Lastly, the Kane County Recycling

Extravaganza is on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Kane County Circuit Clerk's Officer.

Mann introduced PIO Intern Hunter who has been working on researching Kane

County senior population, helping with meetings, and has been invited on two tours.

Hunter stated that she had the privilege of meeting Office of Emergency Management

(OEM), Beth Drendel. Additionally, she was able to tour the Kane County Sheriff's

Office and Adult Justice Center. She thanked everyone for the experiences.

Mann noted that Hunter will be interning until the end of July 2025. She stated that she

will be speaking to her former PIO intern, who recently passed the BAR Exam and is

working in New Orleans. She explained that Hunter will be writing articles on her

experiences here in Kane County. She reviewed several Kane County Connects

articles that are of public interest, such as the County Board's exploration of the

population growth and future needs of senior citizens, the departure of Jane Davis, who

has served at the Kane County Animal Control for 20 years, the Economic Roundtable

held by Development Department staff, and the Kane County Health Department's

presentation of safe guarding food at seasonal events. She announced that Kane

County Connects will be on hiatus until Tuesday, July 12, 2025. PIO Mann addressed

questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Old Business

Committee Member Juby explained that at the Executive meeting there was an

ordinance that was reviewed for a first reading and was supposed to come back for a

second reading. However, she did not see the ordinance listed on today's agenda.

Chairman Pierog stated that it will come forward at the next County Board meeting for

the second reading and final vote.

10.

11.

New Business

None.

Preliminary County Board Agenda:

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

Administration

Authorizing a Contract Addition of Alternate 4 for the Kane County Judicial

Center Pavement Improvement Project with Geneva Construction Company,

Inc. (BID# 25-014-TK)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Michelle Gumz

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Additional Funds for Kane County Concrete Services with M/M

Peters Construction Inc. for the Mill Creek Special Service Area (BID# 23-041)

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

County Development

Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and

Lazarus House to Increase Funding

Committee Williams requested that the following two resolutions be taken off of

today's agenda. He explained that these resolutions were included on the

agenda as placeholders in the event that these organizations, Lazarus House

and Community Crisis Center, needed additional funding from the Emergency

Rental Assistance Program. He stated that the organization appreciated the

County's offer but they do not have the capacity to accept additional funding.

RESULT:

MOVER:

PLACED ON FILE

Bill Roth

Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and

Community Crisis Center to Increase Funding

RESULT:

MOVER:

PLACED ON FILE

Bill Roth

Energy/Environmental

Authorizing Signature on the Master Power Supply Agreement for the Kane

County Electrical Aggregation Program

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Chris Kious

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Executive

Authorizing Grand Victoria Riverboat Funding for External Projects For FY2025

Committee Member Gumz questioned the amount of remaining money left in the

Riverboat Fund after the $1,066,613 is spent. Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff explained

that the funds that are in consideration at today's meeting were budgeted for in

FY2025. For FY2026, there will be about $4.5M remaining in unencumbered

cash balance funds. Additionally, the County received approximately $4.9M from

the Riverboat Fund this past April. In FY2026, there will be a total of $9.4M

available.

Committee Member Kious stated that 74% of the 2025 internal grants have

already been allotted. The $1,066,613 is the remaining amount that was allotted

and budgeted for FY2025. Kious explained that to start the process, the internal

grants are decided upon. Then, any monies left is up to the discretion of the

Kane County Board, such as allocating it to external grants. Kious explained that

on the Riverboat Committee, Development Department staff have set up a

program where blind contributions are listed by each member and a vetted list of

organizations is developed for the Committee's review. Using the $1,066,613, he

stated that the committee members then rate the proposed funding contributed

to the internal projects. This process goes through two rounds before a list is

developed for the County Board's review. Kious explained the process of

elimination for the organization applications and the formula used to contribute

the funding. He noted that the final vote on the contributions will be done by the

County Board. However, the Board could modify the list before being voted

upon. Kious stated that this item is budgeted and the Executive Committee has

the choice to move it forward to the County Board.

Chairman Pierog spoke on staff's concern on the cost of administering grants.

She explained the administrative process each grant follows. She stated that

each grant goes through a variety of processes, which each come at a cost. She

explained that it has been suggested that the cost of processing these grants is

approximately six figures. Pierog stated that another suggestion brought to her

attention was to look at the County's internal needs before allocating external

funding. Moreover, if there is any funding available after all internal matters were

handled, it would be provided to the public.

Kious stated that the $1,066,613 was the allotted amount for this budget year.

He explained that the internal grants proceed ahead of time, in order for the

Board to decide if the left over amount should be modified. Additionally, the

Board could decide on the Riverboat Committee's procedure on allocating the

funding. Kious noted that there is administrative costs to all of this. He invited

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff to address the Committee.

VanKerkhoff stated that within the budgeted amount there are three categories:

external grants, internal allocations, and staff administration costs. He explained

that the annual administration costs could be $120K to 150K. Kious,

VanKerkhoff and Dev. staff Dall addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Much discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Chairman Pierog stated that the Riverboat Committee is under the purview of the

Executive Committee. She requested that this Committee review the 1993 resolution

that established the Riverboat Committee and it's purpose and duties to look for

possible updates. She noted that it is different times and money should be spent as

such. She thanked the Committee for passing the previous resolution forward to the

County Board. However, she would like to look into revising and updating the 33-year

old resolution. Committee Ex-Officio Roth recommended that the 1993 resolution be

sent to all County Board members.

Selecting Members of Strategic Plan Subcommittee

Committee Member Allan explained that the third WHEREAS clause states "...,

which is comprised of six members of the Kane County Board, as well as the

Chair of the Kane County Board as an ex-officio member; and". However, she

has only counted five listed members in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED clause.

Chairman Pierog explained that the ex-officio counts as a member. However, an

additional member could be added at the discretion of this Committee. Pierog

stated that a request was sent to all County Board members asking for their

interest in being on this subcommittee. She explained that only two Board

members responded to being on the subcommittee. Discussion ensued.

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

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

Kane County Board that the Strategic Plan Subcommittee will be composed of

the following Kane County Board members: Cherryl Strathmann (chair), Mavis

Bates, Jon Gripe, Michael Linder, Myrna Molina, Cliff Surges, and Corinne

Pierog (ex-officio), Gumz seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Finance

Approving May 2025 Claims Paid

Committee Member Tepe requested that item I listed under Finance be removed

from today's consent agenda for further discussion.

County Board Member Lenert introduced resolutions A through H on behalf of

Finance Committee Chairman Berman.

Committee Member Molina motioned to move resolutions A through H forward,

Allan seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVER:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

SECONDER:

AYE:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

Authorizing Renewal of Contract for Toner Cartridges

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving the 2026 Monthly Health and Dental Contribution Rates

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving Transfer of Appropriation and Budget Adjustment within Fund #558

North Impact Fees

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development for the Homeless Management Information Systems Grant for

Program Year 2025

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Contractual Services with MGT

Impact Solutions, LLC for Workforce Development Fiscal Manager Position

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Budget Adjustment to Transfer Funding from the Kane County

Health Department to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office for Crisis

Collaboration Liaison Position

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Operating Budget Policy for

Emergency Appropriations and Transfers

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Revision to the Kane County Financial Policies Regarding Mass Transit Sales

Tax Allocation

County Board Member Lenert introduced this resolution. He stated that this

resolution is requesting a change to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Sales

Tax allocation from 75/25 to 50/50, which would allocate 50% to the Division of

Transportation (KDOT), 35% to the County's General Fund, 9% to Public Safety,

and 6% to the Judicial Technology Fund. Discussion ensued.

KDOT Dir. Zakosek provided several considerations for the Committee to

consider when voting upon this resolution. He stated that KDOT has a

preliminary list of projects that will be set aside, if the funds are transferred.

Additionally, this transfer will have a large impact on the Capital Program.

Zakosek explained that 19 projects will be set aside, in which some are already

being developed. If the funding does not continue, the investments already put

in on these projects will be a loss to the County. Lastly, the cut in funding will cut

most capital projects. Zakosek explained that KDOT revenue will be focused on

maintenance, traffic operations, and asset management. He noted that KDOT

will not be able to add more projects at the request of the public. He stated that

two-thirds of KDOT's cash balances are contractually obligated in existing

purchase orders (POs). The remaining one-third of the cash balances are

funding projects that are in the pipeline for future phases. Overall, this transfer

will decrease KDOT's current revenue from $52M to $45M. Zakosek explained

that once the cash balances are spent on the planned projects, KDOT will have

budget shortfall as soon as 2027. Regarding grants, he stated that in the

Transportation industry, there must be funds available to match them. KDOT

has utilized the RTA Sales Tax revenue to match their grants and without this

funding, KDOT will not be able to go after additional grants. Zakosek spoke on

the Randall over I-90 Project that is in the design phase. He explained that the

Illinois Tollway has communicated their willingness to contribute a sizable

amount of funding towards this project, but KDOT needs to have local funds

available. If not, the funding from the Tollway will go away and the least solution

will be done. Zakosek has recognized that the County is facing financial

hardship and he wanted to inform the Committee how this will affect the

Transportation Program. Chairman Pierog requested KDOT's list of tentative

projects that will have to be adjusted if this resolution should pass to the County

Board. Zakosek addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Much

discussion ensued.

Committee Member Juby motioned to amend the original motion to have this

resolution placed off consent at the County Board meeting scheduled for July 8,

2025, Tepe seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Further discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Dale Berman

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

NAY:

Human Services

Authorizing Contract for Commercial Insurance Broker/Consultant

Committee Member Surges explained that the County's last insurance broker

consultant, Rich Ryan resigned from the insurance brokerage firm. He stated

that Human Resources Management staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP)

to shop for other commercial brokerage firms. As a result, Alliant Insurance

Services, Inc. was selected to be the County's Broker of Record.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Clifford Surges

Deborah Allan

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna as Kane County’s Group Health

and Dental Benefit Provider for 2026

Committee Member Surges explained that several people have asked if the

County is holding the insurance rates flat. He stated that the County will be

holding the rates flat this year. He explained that the County is in control of a

pool of money that they contribute to. The County has placed a reserve amount

on this fund of $9M. Recently, it was suggested by the County advisors that this

reserve amount be decreased due to the claim trends. Therefore, this amount

will be spent down by keeping the insurance rates of employees flat. Much

discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Clifford Surges

Deborah Allan

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Judicial/Public Safety

Authorizing an Amendment to Extend the Professional Healthcare Services

Agreement Between the County of Kane and the Kane County Child Advocacy

Center and the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Committee Member Molina motioned to move the following two resolutions

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

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Authorizing Psychiatric Services for Detained Individuals at the Juvenile Justice

Center

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Myrna Molina

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Public Health

Authorizing Renewal of a Support Services Contractor for the Homeless

Management Information System

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Clifford Surges

Michael Linder

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

AWAY:

Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement for Continuum of Care Administration

with City of Elgin

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Clifford Surges

Michael Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Vern Tepe

AWAY:

Transportation

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Expenditure of Ice Control Salt for Sugar Grove

Township 2025-2026 Rock Salt Contract, Section No. 25-15000-02-GM

Committee Member Linder requested that Resolution A under Transportation be

removed from today's consent agenda for further discussion.

Committee Member Tepe motioned to move Resolutions B through P forward,

Strathmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

After the vote on Resolutions B through P, Committee Member Linder

questioned if the salt is delivered directly to the Township, or does the County

disburse it. KDOT Dir. Zakosek stated that the Township is in control of ordering

and directly receiving the salt.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation Related to a Phase III Engineering

Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for

the Plato Township Road District, Muirhead Road over Canadian National

Railroad Project, Section No. 17-12082-01-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation Related to a Contract for Construction

with Rausch Infrastructure, LLC of Des Plaines, Illinois for the Plato Township

Road District, Muirhead Road over Canadian National Railroad Project, Section

No. 17-12082-01-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation Related to the Right-of-Way

Acquisition of Real Estate for the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad Project,

Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for the Purchase of Mobile and Handheld Kenwood

Radios for the Kane County Division of Transportation

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III

Construction for Randall Road at Illinois Route 72 Intersection Improvement,

Kane County Section No. 19-00514-00-WR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving an Emergency Access to Randall Road for Christ Community Church

in St. Charles Township

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve Wetland and Stream Mitigation

Bank Credit Purchase Agreement with V3 Wetland Restoration, LLC of

Woodridge, Illinois for Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge

Replacement, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of

South Roxana, Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Rejuvenator Project, Kane

County Section No. 25-00000-01-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for Construction with AC Pavement Striping Co. of Elgin,

Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Chip Seal Project, Kane County Section No.

25-00000-02-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Alliance Contractors, Inc. of

Woodstock, Illinois the Allen Road Culvert Replacement Project, Kane County

Section No. 22-00552-00-RS

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd.

of Elk Grove Village, Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Paint Pavement Marking

Project, Kane County Section No. 25-00000-03-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for Construction with AC Pavement Striping Co., of Elgin,

Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Urethane Pavement Marking Project, Kane

County Section No. 25-00000-04-GM

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Path Construction Company of

Arlington Heights, Illinois the Claude Hanson Bridge Repair Project, Kane

County Section No. 23-00176-05-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Wight and Company of

Darien, Illinois for Phase III Construction Engineering Services for the

Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Vern Tepe

MOVER:

Cherryl Strathmann

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris

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

Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and

Bill Roth

AYE:

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

The Executive Committee took a recess at 11:22 a.m.

The Committee returned from recess at 11:34 a.m. and a roll call was taken.

Chairman Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Michelle Gumz

Board Member Leslie Juby

PRESENT

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Myrna Molina

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Vern Tepe

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

REMOTE

ABSENT

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member Mavis Bates

REM NO VOTE

12.

Executive Session

The Executive Committee entered into an Executive Session at 11:37 a.m. to discuss

the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, and/or dismissal

of specific employees on a motion made by Linder, Gumz seconded. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Michael Linder

Michelle Gumz

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Anita

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

Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Rick Williams

ABSENT:

Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, and/or

Dismissal of Specific Employees

13.

Open Session

The Committee returned to Open Session at 12:09 p.m. on a motion made by Surges,

Kious seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Clifford Surges

Chris Kious

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Authorizing a Salary Adjustment for the Administrator of Kane County Animal

Control

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Cherryl Strathmann

Bill Roth

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Deborah Allan, Michelle Gumz, Leslie Juby, Chris Kious, Anita

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

Strathmann, Vern Tepe, and Bill Roth

AYE:

Clifford Surges

NAY:

Dale Berman, and Rick Williams

ABSENT:

14.

Committee Reports

Madam Chairman's Comments

Chairman Pierog stated that she has been reviewing the County Board's budget to see

where cuts could be made, including the benefits and compensation for the Board

Members. She explained that by statute, the County Board is unable to amend the

salary increase for Board Members until late 2026 when the new Board is seated.

Pierog stated that there is little for the County Board to cut due to the majority of cuts

being made last year for FY2025. She noted that the County Board's budget will be

presented at the August 2025 Executive Committee meeting. (Committee Member

Strathmann left at 12:11 p.m.)

Committee Member Molina requested that the contractual obligations and

transportation reimbursement be looked into for a possible reduction. She added that

the County's lobbyist contract will be expiring and should be reviewed. Pierog stated

that the lobbyist contract is currently being reviewed and will be brought forth to the

Board for approval.

Pierog explained that several County Board members traveled to Peoria for the

Economic Development Council meeting that was held by the Illinois Department of

Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). She would like to look into utilizing

data management on how to analyze the value of Kane County properties for economic

development. Additionally, she will be looking into the capacity of conducting a cell

phone usage analysis to collect data on who is buying product in Kane County and

certain areas, such as malls and gas stations. This analysis will further track the

population that has phones registered inside and outside of the County. The exact data

will provide the real impact on Kane County residents. Lastly, Pierog reported that the

Workforce Development Board held a meeting on Friday, June 28, 2025 in order to

evaluate the State's set benchmarks for grant funding. She announced that with the

diligent work of staff, all Workforce Development benchmarks have been exceeded.

Legislative Update

Committee Member Gumz invited all County Board members to attend the July 16,

2025 Legislative Committee meeting for an overview of what McGuireWoods has

accomplished and the future goals for Kane County. She reported that the HR1 Bill

passed the U.S. Senate with a tie and will go back to the House of Representatives.

She will continue to keep an eye on this Bill as it will affect local dollars. She noted that

the County's defense in Washington is important. Regarding the County's lobbyist

contract, Gumz explained that she has been working with the Purchasing Department

and a resolution will be brought forth to the Legislative Committee requesting a

one-year extension with McGuireWoods. She reviewed several items McGuireWoods

has brought to the County, such as the $2,000,681 from Congressman Bill Foster and

a $1M from Senator Dick Durbin. Additionally, McGuireWoods has been fighting the

Regional Authority Transit (RTA), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and Metra merger,

which if approved, would establish unfunded mandates on the County and reduce local

control. Gumz amplified the defense McGuireWoods has voiced for the County on the

merger. She explained Illinois has reviewed the merger house bill that does not include

the money and does not include the governance. Additionally, she added that all collar

counties have not budged on their stance against the merger.

Chairman Pierog stated that all local mayors have sent letters of opposition to the State

Legislator on the merger. She made the Committee aware that this piece of legislation

has the potential to wipe all funding from collar counties to use a form of funding this

merger of the RTA, which would cause a deficit for the County. Gumz addressed

questions and comments from the Committee.

All Other Committees

Committee Member Kious stated that the Environmental and Energy Committee visited

the Waste Management Facility in Hodgkins on Monday, June 30, 2025. For the

Administration Committee, Kious stated that the budget is progressing. Additionally, the

Judicial Center's Parking Lot Project is proceeding and will be finished in early August

2025. Kious added that there will be no disruption to parking while this project is

underway.

Committee Member Surges explained that the County used to acknowledge long-term

employees at a Board meeting. However, the County has since done this differently by

hosting a separate event. Surges voiced his discernment with the new process and

would like these employees to be recognized at a County Board meeting.

15.

Adjournment