Kane County Administration Committee met March 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Allan called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Brian Dahl Board Member Present
Drew Frasz Board Member Present
Rebecca Gillam Board Member Present
Bill Lenert Vice Chairman Present
Douglas Scheflow Board Member Present
Thomas Smith Board Member Present
Deborah Allan Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. members Barreiro, Molina & staff Nagel; Finance staff Waggoner, Dobersztyn; Exec. Dir. Bldg. Mgmt. Biggs; Development Dir. VanKerkhoff; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky, Peters, Garza, Nicoski; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt; Audit staff Oscarson; and members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: February 14, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Ayes: Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Deborah Allan
A change in the agenda order followed.
3. Public Comment
None
4. Finance Report
Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported FY18 budget expenditures have been reviewed. They have no concerns at this time.
5. Facilities Management
A. Capital Project Updates
Referencing a handout, Exec. Dir. Biggs reviewed the Capital Plan Update noting they hope to start the JC paving on April 7. The KBC HVAC units are on backorder, the project has been postponed until October.
ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock stated they have not started purchasing for 2018 at this time. They will be scheduling PC replacement purchases within the next couple of months. They have a group of PC's from the 2017 Capital going out to the Sheriff's Office as part of the public safety system upgrade. They will be upgrading all the software and computers for the Sheriff, Jail, and the 9-1-1 Center.
Biggs provided an update on the ongoing issues with the JJC security system. Funding for a replacement system will come from Judiciary; it will cost roughly $650,000. Referencing a handout, Biggs reviewed a summary of the Kane County building condition assessment. In response to a question, Biggs responded that the cost for the new JJC security system has not been budgeted. He will meet with Judge Boles and her staff to review everything.
Frasz stated the committee should start looking into options for the property on Fabyan Pkwy. He proposed having monthly discussions on the property. Biggs stated the buildings have been working well for their current use. They will have to look into the property's value to determine how they should proceed. Frasz felt it might be a good location for a new Coroner's Office. Considerable conversation occurred.
Biggs announced the Animal Control Solar Project should start at the end of March. He plans to develop a timeline for installation with the contractor.
B. UrbanVolt, Light as a Service (LaaS)
Referencing a presentation included in the agenda packet, Mike Rogers, from Urban Volt, provided an overview of the Light as a Service (LaaS) program. They provide funding for LED energy savings projects. His company assesses buildings to see what energy efficiencies can be utilized. Urban Volt provides a proposal then manages the entire installation project. After LED lighting has been installed, the next steps are battery storage and solar panel installation. Rogers stated there are no upfront cost to the property owner; the program is financed through investors. He discussed projects they have done and the annual savings for each. Considerable discussion followed.
C. Approval of Facilities Usage Request
None
6. Information Technology
The monthly reports have been included in the agenda packet. ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock reported staff would be out over the next week working on the upcoming elections. They are also in the process of doing an upgrade for public safety.
A. GIS Monthly Report
Staff Nicoski noted the monthly reports were included in the agenda packet.
7. Mill Creek SSA
Bldg. Mgmt. Exec. Dir. Biggs pulled the next four items.
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Brush Pick-Up Services for the Mill Creek SSA
B. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Turf Fertilization Services for the Mill Creek SSA
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Street Sweeping Services for the Mill Creek SSA
D. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Julie Locate Services for the Mill Creek SSA
8. New Business
None
9. Vehicles
A. Resolution: Authorizing Approval for Animal Control Vehicle Replacement
This authorizes the purchase of a 2018 Ford F150 pickup truck at a cost of $30,105.00 from Morrow Brothers Ford.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 3/28/2018 9:00 Am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Seconder: Brian Dahl, Board Member
Ayes: Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Deborah Allan
10. Old Business
None
11. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Vice Chairman
Ayes: Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Deborah Allan
12. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
13. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Thomas Smith, Board Member
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Vice Chairman
Ayes: Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Deborah Allan
This meeting was adjourned at 10:56 am.
http://kanecountyil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=2054&Inline=True
Alerts Sign-up