Kane County County Board met April 10.

By Lhalie Castillo

Jun 10, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call To Order

The Adjourned Meeting of the Kane County Board was held at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 on April 10, 2018.

Chairman Lauzen called the meeting to order at 9:47 am.

2. Roll Call

Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:

Deborah Allan Board Member Present

Margaret Auger Board Member Present

Theresa Barreiro Board Member Present

Mark Davoust Board Member Present

Ron Ford Board Member Present

Drew Frasz Board Member Present

Rebecca Gillam Board Member Present

Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present

John Hoscheit Board Member Present

Don Ishmael Board Member Present

Michael Kenyon Board Member Present

Kurt R. Kojzarek Board Member Present

Bill Lenert Board Member Present

Philip Lewis Board Member Present

John Martin Board Member Present

Myrna Molina Board Member Present

Jarett Sanchez Board Member Absent

Douglas Scheflow Board Member Present

Monica Silva Board Member Present

Thomas Smith Board Member Present

Susan Starrett Board Member Present

Angela C Thomas Board Member Present

Penny Wegman Board Member Present

Barbara Wojnicki Board Member Present

Christopher J Lauzen Chairman Present

Present: Co. Bd. staff Duffy, Figliozzi, Nagel; Clerk Dpty. Weilandt; Finance Exec. Dir. Onzick Bldg. Mgmt. Exec. Dir. Biggs; KDOT Dir. Schoedel & staff T. Rickert; Water Resources Engr. Wilford; Kane Comm Dir. Guthie; Public Health Dir. Jeffers & staff Snowden; Development Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Berkhout; Recorder Wegman; Sheriff Kramer, Chf. Dpty. Baumgarner, Lt. Williams; Treasurer D. Rickert; State's Atty. McMahon, Brady; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock, staff Lasky, Peters; City of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Alderman at-large Sherman Jenkins; members of the press & public.

3. Pledge Of Allegiance & Prayer

New County Board receptionist and recording secretary, Gabby Figliozzi, led the meeting with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Sterling Moore, from the Chapelstreet Church in Mill Creek, said the prayer.

4. Approval Of Minutes: March 13, 2018

Minutes of March 13, 2018 meeting were approved on motion by Starrett, seconded by Kojzarek. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote of 22-0.

5. New And Unfinished Business

A. Appointments

Res. #18 - 98 Filling a Vacancy on the Kane County Board - District 6

Chairman Lauzen shared returning board member, Mr. Ford's, educational and professional background as well as his prior experience as a Kane County Board member between December 2008 and May 2015.

Motion was made by Frasz, second by Smith, to correct a scrivenor's error in the resolution to reflect that Mr. Ford's appointment will run through November 2018 and not 2020. A voice vote was taken and the motion carried. Vote: 22-0.

Mr. Ford, along with his family and friends beside him, was sworn in as the new board member for District 6. Mr. Ford expressed words of appreciation.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [22 To 0]

Mover: Deborah Allan, Board Member

Seconder: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Recused: Ron Ford

B. Presentations/Discussion

National Public SafetyTelecommunicators Week (M. Guthrie)

Kane Comm Deputy Director, Michelle Guthrie, shared the importance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which honors the men and women who respond to emergency calls throughout the county’s emergency call centers. Chairman Lauzen invited Andy Baumanm, Shelly Lemons, Bill Linder, Rebecca Cox, and John Martin with the Judicial & Public Safety Committee, to come before the board to be publicly honored and recognized.

Chairman's Short Program

The Chairman shared the following:

1) a letter he received from former County Board member Don Wolfe discussing Amazon’s on-line retail service and the demise of large shopping centers in Kane County, causing lost sales tax to municipalities that rely on the tax, as well as loss to the real estate tax base;

2) a message from Finance Dir. Onzick reporting that the IRS notice on the recovery zone bond examination had no change. It will allow the bonds to retain their tax advantage status and the county will continue to receive tax credits to pay the interest on the bonds; and

3) a 3/13/18 report from Wallet Hub announcing that Illinois residents pay the highest state and local tax rate in the country. Details followed.

C. Speakers (Agenda Items)

None.

D. Zoning Petitions

Petition No. 4440: Campton United SC Holdings (PI Towers, LLC)

The Village of Campton Hills initially had an objection, but it appeared to be addressed by staff. The ZBA recommended approval and the Development Committee recommended approval with the following condition: 1) the petitioner shall dedicate a total of 40 feet of ROW from the center line of Peck Road, along the frontage of the entire parcel; and 2) a plat of dedication or a warranty deed shall be provided for the St. Charles Township Highway Commissioner's signature describing the ROW dedication. The Petitioner agreed to the 2 conditions.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Petition No. 4443: Leroy Mueller, et ux

The ZBA recommended approval and so did the Development Committee with the following condition: The petitioner shall remove the remaining equipment, buildings and concrete pads from the county's property by Noon on Friday, April 6, 2018.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Seconder: Margaret Auger, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

E. Resolutions/Ordinances

--------------------------------------------------- Consent Agenda ----------------------------------------------

Chairman Lauzen asked if there were any items to be pulled off the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Resolution No. 18-114 was removed by Martin; Resolution Nos. 18-104, 18-106, 18-107 and 18-108 were removed by Lewis. The Chairman entertained a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda (#18-98 through #18-124, with the exception of 18-114, 18-104, 18-106, 18-107 and 18- 108).

Result: Approved By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Seconder: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

18 - 99 Amending the Kane County Code, Chapter 10: Fireworks

18 - 100 Designating an Authorized Representative for Settlers Hill Landfill and other Landfill Responsibilities

Res. #18 - 101 Authorizing Certain Actions Relative to the Tax Agent

Res. #18 - 102 Authorizing Approval for Animal Control Vehicle Replacement

Res. #18 - 103 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Stephenson County for Juvenile Detention Services

Res. #18 - 105 Approving the Kane County Per Diem Rates Effective January 1, 2018 returned at

Res. #18 - 109 Authorizing Creation of Funds for Compliance with Audit Recommendations

Res. #18 - 110 Authorizing Contract with Toll Bridge Revenue Bond Underwriter

Res. #18 - 111 Approving February 2018 Payment of Claims

Res. #18 - 112 Authorizing an Agreement with Central States SER – Jobs for Progress, Inc. to deliver WIOA Youth Services

Res. #18 - 113 Proclaiming April 8-14, 2018 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Res. #18 - 115 Approving an Agreement with Rubino Engineering, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for 2018 On-Call Material Testing Services, Kane County Section No. 18- 00371-00-EG

Res. #18 - 116 Approving Contract for Construction with Martam Construction, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for Ellithorpe Road Culvert Improvements, Kane County Section No. 17-00487-00-DR

Res. #18 - 117 Approving the Vacation of Karen Drive

Res. #18 - 118 Approving an Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. for Professional Land Survey Services, Kane County Section No. 17-00368- 05-EG

Res. #18 - 119 Approving Amendment No. 4 to a Phase II Engineering Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor from East of IL 31 to East of IL 25 (Section C), Kane County Section No. 13-00215-20-BR

Res. #18 - 120 Approving Annual Adoption of the Kane County 2040 Transportation Plan and 5-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Res. #18 - 121 Approving Amendment to the Affidavit to an IDOT Local Agency Agreement for Phase I Engineering for Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

Res. #18 - 122 Appropriating Funding Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County

---------------------------------------------End Of Consent Agenda ----------------------------------------

Res. #18 - 104 Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring within the Human Resource

Management Department

Lewis shared his concerns about adding personnel especially when Finance Dir. Onzick discussed the 2019 budget challenges at a recent Committee of the Whole meeting. He recommended more “creative” ways to fill the positions internally. He would not support the resolutions due to the added personnel and believed an opportunity existed now to contain costs anywhere from $250,000 to $300,000.

Member Silva reported that Resolution #18-108 was a replacement hire and while she agreed with Mr. Lewis’s comments regarding the budget, the position was necessary statutorily. (The Chairman notes the hires are replacements, not additions.)

Regarding #18-104, Member Thomas appreciated the Human Resources department filling position 2 of 3 vacancies to see what materializes, possibly not needing the third position.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [22 To 1]

Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member

Seconder: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Nays: Philip Lewis

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

18 - 106 Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring Administrative Officer

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [22 To 1]

Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member

Seconder: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Nays: Philip Lewis

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Res. #18 - 107 Approving of Personnel Hiring and Replacement, Kane County Division of Transportation - Maintenance (1)

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [22 To 1]

Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member

Seconder: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Nays: Philip Lewis

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Res. #18 - 108 Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Animal Control Warden

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [22 To 1]

Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member

Seconder: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Nays: Philip Lewis

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Res. #18 - 114 Commending Chief Deputy Thomas L. Bumgarner for Thirty-Nine Years of Dedicated Service to the Kane County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Kramer read Resolution 18-114 which honored and recognized Chief Dpty. Thomas Baumgarner for his 39 years of dedicated service to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. A standing ovation followed. Chief Dpty. Baumgarner shared words of appreciation. Sheriff Kramer announced he will be appointing Admin. Dir. Patrick Gengler as the new chief deputy.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: John Martin, Board Member

Seconder: Thomas Smith, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

6. Executive Session (if needed)

Chairman Lauzen entertained a motion to enter into executive session at 10:25 AM to discuss pending settlement of claims, personnel, pending litigation, and release of closed session minutes. (Hoscheit leaves after vote)

Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: Susan Starrett, Board Member

Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Return to Open Session

The board returned to open session at 10:48 am.

Result: Approved With Voice Vote [21 To 0]

Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Seconder: Penny Wegman, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, Michael Kenyon, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Philip Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Away: John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael

7. Res. #18 - 123: Settlement of Claim No. 17 WC 06900

Res. #18 - 123 Settlement of Claim No. 17WC06900

The chairman entertained a motion to approve the settlement of Claim No. 17WC06900.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [21 To 0]

Mover: Drew Frasz, Board Member

Seconder: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Away: John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael

8. Settlement of Claim No. 17 WC 22129

1. Settlement of Claim # 17 WC 22129

The Chairman entertained a motion to approve the settlement of Claim No. 17WC22129.

Result: Approved By Roll Call Vote [21 To 0]

Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Away: John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael

9. Res. #18 - 124: Settlement of Claim No. 15 L 379

18 - 124 Settlement of Claim 15 L 379

The chairman entertained a motion to approve Claim No. 15 L 379.

Result: Adopted By Roll Call Vote [21 To 0]

Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member

Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Away: John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael

10. Release of Closed Session Minutes

1. Release of Closed Session Minutes

Result: Approved By Roll Call Vote [21 To 0]

Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member

Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Away: John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael

11. Speakers (Non-Agenda Items)

A. Joan Solms - The Family

Ms. Joan Solms shared her thoughts, and others, on the destruction of family values, societal values and spiritual values, in general. She asked that board members seek to build strong intact, debt-free families.

1. Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 10:59 am.

Result: Approved With Voice Vote [21 To 0]

Mover: Thomas Smith, Board Member

Seconder: Penny Wegman, Board Member

Absent: Jarett Sanchez

Away: John Hoscheit, Don Ishmael

This meeting was adjourned at 10:59 am.

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