Kane County Public Service Committee met January 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Scheflow called the meeting to order at 9:02 am.
Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:
Don Ishmael Board Member Present
Michael Kenyon Board Member Present
Philip Lewis Board Member Present
Myrna Molina Board Member Absent
Penny Wegman Board Member Present
Barbara Wojnicki Vice Chair Present
Douglas Scheflow Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan, Sanchez & staff Nagel; Recorder staff Scholes; Supv. of Assessments Armstrong & staff Winter; County Clk. Cunningham & staff Sandner, Pollock; ROE staff Morris, Algrim; Treasurer Rickert & staff Hopp, Herrera, Brady; Finance staff Waggoner; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Peters; members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: December 21, 2017
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Ayes: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Philip Lewis, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Myrna Molina
3. Finance
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner noted there were no FY18 budget concerns to report at this time. They have been in the process of closing out FY17. In the General Fund, the ROE is over budget however, it is not an area of concern. They will be working with ROE to reimburse the General Fund. Everyone else has remained on track. Waggoner responded to questions.
4. Recorder
Referencing the monthly reports included in the agenda packet, staff Scholes noted everything has been running as expected for this time of the year. Next month the report will reflect a jump in revenue due to a few corporate sales in January.
5. Treasurer / Collector
Treasurer Rickert reviewed statistics from the monthly reports included in the agenda packet. Their web page has seen a lot of activity in the area of property tax information.
A change in the agenda order followed. Ricker presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution: Appreciation of County Staff
This authorizes Treasurer Rickert to publicly acknowledge and appreciate the teamwork and positive attitude of employees that assisted with customer service during the last week of December 2017 for prepayment of property tax. Moved forward as amended.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 2/7/2018 9:00 Am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Seconder: Michael Kenyon, Board Member
Ayes: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Philip Lewis, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Myrna Molina
6. Supervisor of Assessments
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Supv. of Assessments Armstrong stated the certification of the 2017 Kane County Assessment Roll was closed out on January 12, 2018. It was the earliest certification since 1988. Brief discussion followed.
7. Regional Office of Education
Staff Algrim promoted the upcoming 2018 Kane County Institute Day on March 2. There will be four host locations. They will provide professional learning for educators pre-k thru 12th grade.
8. County Clerk
Referencing the monthly reports included in the agenda packet, County Clk. Cunningham reported their financial report projections are low. They will still generate over $1M in fees, which will cover the cost of vital records and the tax extension. The General Fund primarily funds the elections. Treasurer Rickert discussed a new portal they created using DevNet software. It will provide customer service electronically and cost savings for the county.
9. Other Business
A. Kane County Precincts
None
B. Aurora Election Commission Impact
Referencing a presentation not included in the agenda packet, County Clk. Cunningham compared statistics from the Aurora Election Commission and Clerk's Office election budgets for 2015-2016. He addressed questions regarding equipment and staffing. Cunningham stated they have been analyzing data from the commission in order to reduce costs. If the referendum passes, his office will need to be ready for the November elections. Considerable conversation occurred.
County Clerk Cunningham responded to questions regarding equipment lifespan, replacement costs, and funding for the Election Commission.
10. Executive Session
None
11. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Seconder: Michael Kenyon, Board Member
Ayes: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Philip Lewis, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Myrna Molina
12. Public Comments
None
13. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Ayes: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Philip Lewis, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Myrna Molina
This meeting was adjourned at 10:00 am.
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