Kane County Legislative Committee met March 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Co-chair Starrett called the meeting to order at 10:06 AM.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Deborah Allan Board Member Present
Philip Lewis Board Member Present
Monica Silva Board Member Present
Angela C Thomas Board Member Present
Barbara Wojnicki Board Member Absent
Barbara Hernandez Co-Chair Present
Susan Starrett Co-Chair Present
Also present: Co. Bd. members Barreiro, Ishmael & staff Nagel; Health Dept. Staff Heaton; and ITD staff Peters.
2. Approval of Minutes: January 18, 2017, February 22, 2017
Result: Approved with Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Miver: Monica Silva, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Philip Lewis, Monica Silva, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett
Absent: Barbara Wojnicki
3. Public Comment
None
4. Old Business
None
5. New Business
A. Legislative Update
Co-chair Starrett provided an update on pending legislation. (Silva leaves @ 10:09 a.m. & does not return) Brief discussion followed. Starrett shared a list of bills brought forth by United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI) pertaining to the county. She noted SB0007 - Chicago Casino Development Authority Act would take revenue away from the Grand Victoria (GV) Riverboat and Aurora's Hollywood Casino. This would not benefit the county since many social issue organizations rely on funds from GV.
Court Services staff Aust provided an overview of HB2591 on court fee distribution and SB1799 regarding juvenile detention screenings. Brief discussion followed.
Health Dept. staff Heaton provided an overview of the Tobacco 21 bill, HB0440 which allows school districts the option of providing PE, and the Raw Milk distribution bill.
B. Assessment Publications
Co-chair Starrett reported that nothing had been filed yet.
C. State Moneys Form
Co-chair Starrett reported they are looking to bring this bill back.
D. Legislative Breakfast Update
Co-chair Starrett stated they were pleased with the turnout for the event and thanked the many people involved. She reported 15 legislators were in attendance. Each representative agreed to support at least one of the county's issues. Brief discussion followed.
6. Executive Session (If needed)
None
7. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned by Voice Vote [5 to 0]
Mover: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Seconder: Angela C Thomas, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Philip Lewis, Angela C Thomas, Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett
Absent: Monica Silva, Barbara Wojnicki
This meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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