Kane County Public Service Committee met Nov. 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Scheflow called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.
Attendance
Don Ishmael Board Member Present
Michael Kenyon Board Member Present
Philip Lewis Board Member Late 9:39 AM
Myrna Molina Board Member Present
Penny Wegman Board Member Present
Barbara Wojnicki Vice Chair Late 9:03 AM
Douglas Scheflow Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. Chairman Lauzen; Co. Bd. members Barreiro, Sanchez, Smith & staff Nagel; Recorder staff Scholes; Supv. of Assessments Armstrong & staff Winter; County Clk. staff Sandner, Pollock; ROE Supt. DalSanto & staff Oliver, Adema; Treasurer staff Hopp; Finance staff Waggoner; ITD staff Peters; members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: October 19, 2017
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member
SECONDER: Myrna Molina, Board Member
AYES: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Douglas Scheflow
ABSENT: Philip Lewis, Barbara Wojnicki
A change in the agenda order followed.
3. Recorder
Referencing the monthly reports included in the agenda packet, staff Scholes noted (Wojnicki arrives @ 9:03 a.m.) they are slightly under the number of recordings from the previous year. The recent surge in revenue has been mostly due to the sale of Amli in St. Charles.
4. Treasurer / Collector
Staff Hopp noted the monthly reports were included in the agenda packet.
5. Supervisor of Assessments
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Supv. of Assessments Armstrong noted a correction, the instructional assembly has been moved to December 19, 2017. The Board of Review hearings will finish on December 13, 2017. They plan to certify in early January 2018. If that happens, it will be their earliest certification date in 30 years. Brief discussion followed.
6. Finance
Finance staff Waggoner noted the monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. November is the last month of FY17. December's reports will be in draft format due to closing out
FY17. The full fiscal year reports will be shared through a presentation after the closeout at Committee of the Whole.
7. Regional Office of Education
Referencing a handout, staff Oliver announced promoted their 4th Annual Photo Contest on December 14 at the Water Street Studios in Batavia. They had 305 students that participated and received 735 photos. Refreshments will be provided by the Batavia School District's culinary program.
8. County Clerk
Chief Deputy Clerk Sandner reported their YTD revenue is in excess of $50,000 over last year. Their income has averaged $13,000-$14,000 per month. It represents about double the revenue since 2002. Brief discussion occurred.
9. Other Business
A. Kane County Precincts
Chair Scheflow announced the Board has been given the charge of reducing the precincts that exceed a certain number of voters. County Clk. Cunningham and Sandner have been working with legislative agencies to get the outdated statute changed. They proposed dividing precincts that average over 1,500 voters per Election Day. Scheflow did not feel the need to have a separate subcommittee created for the purpose of this topic. Sandner stated they averaged 50- 80% for early voting across all of the precincts. They have been working with several different organizations to increase the numbers and redefine the voters. The current statute is difficult to read and confusing. Changing the language should save the county and everyone involved in elections money for reimbursements. Sandner noted they are also working on getting the threejudge rule standard for all elections. Considerable discussion followed.
B. Aurora Election Commission Impact
Chair Scheflow initiated a discussion on a referendum for the City of Aurora to abolish their election commission. Ishmael reported they are currently in the process of collecting petitions to get this on the ballot. Scheflow stated it would influence the county’s budget. Sandner further explained if the dissolution happens then the County Clerk’s Office would have to assume it. It has already had a financial impact on the county because of the money that's been given on a regular basis to the Aurora Election Commission. (Lewis arrives @ 9:39 a.m.) He said the Clerk's Office has been preparing for the potential takeover. Considerable discussion followed.
Chairman Lauzen noted the county pays into the Aurora Election Commission $500,000- $600,000. The more pressing question should be how much Aurora pitches in. The combined budget is needed to fund this election commission. If the funding from Aurora goes away, then the county will be held responsible for the whole sum. Sandner stated Aurora funds about $800,000. Lauzen felt the County Clerk should make a formal presentation addressing the quality of the service along with an estimate of the costs and who will cover them. Other items to consider, whether the Board will insist on a subsidy for a portion of the $800,000 and if Aurora holds other elections that the county does not. Brief discussion followed.
10. Executive Session
None
11. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Penny Wegman, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Ishmael, Board Member
AYES: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki,
Douglas Scheflow
12. Public Comments
None
13. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Penny Wegman, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Ishmael, Board Member
AYES: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki,
Douglas Scheflow
This meeting was adjourned at 9:56 AM.
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