Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
Kane County  
KC Administration Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
KIOUS, Juby, Berman, Davoust, Ford, Gumz, Young, ex-officios Pierog (County Chair) and  
Tepe (County Vice Chair)  
Wednesday, December 13, 2023  
10:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.  
Roll Call  
Board Member Chris Kious, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust,  
Michelle Gumz, David Young and Corinne M. Pierog  
PRESENT:  
Board Member Leslie Juby and Vern Tepe  
REMOTE:  
ABSENT:  
Ron Ford  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Lewis, Molina*, Roth; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir.  
Fahnestock & staff Thompson, Lasky, Files, Braski, Roff, Clark, Peters; ASA Cermak,  
Spec. ASA Shepro; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Environ. &  
Water Res. Dir. Wollnik & staff Linke; and members of the press and public.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He  
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Juby  
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Approval of Minutes: November 15, 2023  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Dale Berman  
5.  
6.  
Finance Report  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Chairman Kious stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No additional  
report was made.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
None.  
7.  
8.  
Facilities Master Plan Update (Jason Dwyer, Wight & Co.)  
BLD staff Files provided an update on the Facilities Master Plan. She stated that they  
have continued to address the Committee's concerns and suggestions. Files hopes to  
present the final draft of the Facilities Master Plan at the January Committee of the  
Whole meeting. She stated that the County's financial situation was reviewed and  
considered to help develop alternatives.  
Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)  
ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock provided his Executive Director's report. He spoke on  
the upcoming resolutions. He addressed the list of proposed capital projects. He stated  
that it has been challenging trying to prioritize the capital projects. Fahnestock  
explained that every project goes through a process: initiation, build a proposal, bring to  
committee for approval, execution, closing. The list summarizes the 26 projects that are  
planned for FY24. Fahnestock spoke on the contents of the Capital Project's Program  
list. He noted that the Sheriff's ADA Ramp was not completed in FY23. He will be  
looking to rollover funding into FY24 to complete this project. He spoke on the bids for  
Kane County's Animal Control generator. The generator was not in the financial plan  
for FY24. Fahnestock explained that Animal Control is a special revenue funded  
department and cannot financially support this large cost. He noted that this project has  
not been approved, but is in the planning stage of the process. Fahnestock addressed  
a capital project that was not included on the list, due to lack of direction. The State's  
Attorney's Office is looking to add two vehicles to the capital projects budget for their  
investigative unit. Fahnestock explained that the capital projects listed will be what the  
Committee will be approving with the upcoming resolution. He wanted to provide this  
list to ensure the Committee is informed on the process. Fahnestock addressed  
questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued. (Committee  
Member Davoust arrived in-person at 10:13 a.m.)  
9.  
Building Management (H. Thompson)  
Authorizing Capital Projects from the Capital Fund  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
A.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
Mark Davoust  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Design-Build with ENCAP, Inc for the Design and Construction of  
the Geneva Creek Stabilization Project in Kane County  
B.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
Authorization of a Contract Extension for Kane County Building Automation  
System (BAS) & Repair Services  
C.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
David Young  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
10.  
Information Technology (C. Lasky)  
Authorizing Annual Renewal of CityView License and Maintenance with Harris  
Corporation  
A.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Michelle Gumz  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Renewal of Contract for Benefit Administration Services  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
B.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Mark Davoust  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
11.  
Mill Creek SSA (R. Fahnestock)  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Brush Pick-up Services  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
A.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
David Young  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Turf Fertilization/Weed  
Control Services  
B.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Mark Davoust  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree & Stump  
Removal Services  
C.  
Committee Member Young asked if the Mill Creek Special Service Area (SSA) is  
charged for each stump removed. ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock explained that  
the SSA receives a unit price for stump removal. Set within the bid, the $30K is  
the fixed maximum amount the SSA would pay. There is an inventory taken of  
stumps and diseased trees. If the $30K is exceeded, another contract provider  
would need to be found or prepare an amended resolution for the County  
Board's approval. Discussion ensued.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
Mark Davoust  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
Vehicles  
12.  
Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase a 2023 Ford Super Duty  
F-450 Salt Truck for the Building Management Department  
A.  
BLD Dir. Thompson provided additional information on this resolution. He  
addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
Mark Davoust  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
13.  
New Business  
None.  
14.  
15.  
Old Business  
None.  
Reports Placed On File  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Dale Berman  
Mark Davoust  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
16.  
Executive Session  
The Administration Committee entered into Executive Session at 10:30 a.m. to discuss  
the release of closed session minutes on a motion made by Young, seconded by  
Gumz. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
David Young  
MOVER:  
Michelle Gumz  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
A.  
Review of Closed Session Minutes  
17.  
Open Session  
The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:34 a.m. on a motion made by Gumz,  
seconded by Davoust. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
Mark Davoust  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
A.  
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes  
Committee Member Gumz motioned to release Closed Session Minutes as reflected in  
Exhibit A, Young seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Michelle Gumz  
David Young  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Chris Kious, Board Member Juby, Board Member Berman, Board  
Member Davoust, Board Member Gumz and Board Member  
Young  
AYE:  
Board Member Ford  
ABSENT:  
18.  
19.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
None.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Mark Davoust  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 10:35 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Recording Secretary