Kane County Executive Committee met May 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lauzen called the meeting to order at 9:02 am.
2. Roll Call
Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:
Deborah Allan Board Member Late 9:09 am
Ron Ford Board Member Present
Drew Frasz Board Member Present
Rebecca Gillam Board Member Absent
Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present
John Hoscheit Board Member Present
Kurt R. Kojzarek Board Member Present
Bill Lenert Board Member Present
John Martin Board Member Present
Douglas Scheflow Board Member Present
Monica Silva Board Member Present
Thomas Smith Board Member Absent
Susan Starrett Board Member Late 9:09 am
Penny Wegman Board Member Present
Christopher J Lauzen Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. members Auger, Barreiro, Davoust, Kenyon, Wojnicki & staff Nagel; Figliozzi; Finance Exec. Dir. Onzick & staff Dobersztyn; KDOT staff T. Rickert; Court Svcs. Dir. Aust; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Garza, Lasky, Erickson, Thompson; Audit staff Oscarson; Supv. of Assessments Armstrong; Public Defender Childress; Asst. State's Attys. Fara, Niermann, Baxter; Treasurer staff Brady; Health Dept. staff Snowden; members of the press and public including Michael Baker from Group Alternatives; Sue Hall and Stuart MacDonald from Aetna.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Lauzen asked ITD staff Charles Lasky to the lead the Pledge.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Seconder: Douglas Scheflow, Board Member
Ayes: Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Penny Wegman
Absent: Deborah Allan, Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
5. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)
Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Referencing a presentation previously discussed at April’s Finance Committee meeting, Dir. Onzick reviewed spreadsheets showing the difference between the budget, forecast, and the actual performance for the FY17 General Fund. The county started April 2017 with a forecasted deficit in revenue of $2.8M below what was budgeted. It ended the year with a $1.8M revenue deficit. The General Fund expenditures started with a favorable $990K variance and ended 2017 with $4.4M in savings. (Starrett and Allan arrive @ 9:09 a.m.) Of those funds, $1.8M was used to offset the deficit, $482,000 was transferred to the health insurance reserve, and the remainder $2.1M has been set aside for the Board to allocate.
Referencing spreadsheets on the General Fund five-year revenue forecast, Onzick noted the FY18 forecast shows an increase of over $650,000. Two of the largest contributing factors are from sales tax revenue and the rising interest rates earned by investments. With the current forecast, the county will still be about $1M below revenue from the previous year. For 2019, the forecasted total revenue is $84M, which is $750,000 more than forecasted for 2018. Projections show the increase is from investment income, property tax revenue for new construction, and other minor increases. Onzick noted the average cost of step increases for the Sheriff's Office would be roughly $230,000. The projected increase for health insurance is $500,000. Part of that increase will be used to get the county to a place where it is no longer subsidizing health insurance rates. The year-end variances have been shrinking to the point where it has become necessary for the county to budget for the amount that is needed to replenish the health insurance reserve each year. The county is facing a flat-line revenue going forward. The challenge will be to figure out how to accommodate any expenditure increases.
Chair Lauzen discussed the importance of Onzick's reports going forward. A decline in revenue of $1.5M has put a constraint on the county's spending. He felt they should note the big change from what the Finance Committee was initially looking at in March of last year until how the year ended. Lauzen pointed out how Onzick's report thoroughly explained where the differences came from. All of the agencies and departments supplied the numbers from the report. He discussed the need to protect the County's credit rating. Lauzen stated he and the Board are deeply grateful for all the work by the department heads and elected officials to bring the county back into balance last year.
6. Monthly Community Outreach Report (R. Nagel)
Community Outreach Coordinator Nagel shared Kane County Connects (KCC) readership statistics, which continue to rise. He discussed some of the series they have worked on including the Educator of the Year award, Kane County Animal Control's pet finder web page, property tax series, hospital safety grades, awards and recognitions, and house fires. Lauzen noted the amount of effort and skill that goes into converting substance of information into a style that people want to consume is doing good and constructive. It also gives the Board members an opportunity to improve communication.
7. Preliminary County Board Agenda - May 8, 2018
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Administration-
The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Authorizing the Sharing of Kane GIS Data Sets with Fermi Lab
County Development-
The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member
Seconder: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Ordinance: An Ordinance Establishing the Lindstrom Division Subdivision Special Service (or Special Service Area No. SW-51) of Kane County, Illinois and Providing for the Levy of Taxes for the Purpose of Paying the Cost of Providing Special Service in and for Such Area
Executive-
The following two items were moved separately to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member
Seconder: Douglas Scheflow, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Reappointing Supervisor of Assessments (Mark D. Armstrong, CIAO)
2. Resolution: Authorizing Certain Actions Relative to the Tax Agent
Finance/Budget-
The following 19 items were moved together to County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: John Hoscheit, Board Member
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Authorizing Approval for the Health Department Vehicle Replacement
2. Resolution: Authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Batavia and the County of Kane for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services and the Rider to the Offer to Contract (RFP 20-017) with US Ecology
3. Resolution: Approving County Board Travel/Meal/Lodging Reimbursement Request
4. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Landscaping Maintenance Services
5. Resolution: Approving Contract Amendments with Tyler Technologies New World
6. Resolution: Authorizing Expenditure of Funds with Insight Public Sector, Inc.
7. Resolution: Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Kane County State's Attorney
8. Resolution: Amending Resolution No. 16-235: Enacting a User Fee for the Third Street Courthouse Electric Vehicle Charging Station
9. Resolution: Approving of Personnel Hiring and Replacement, Kane County Division of Transportation - Interns (3)
10. Resolution: Approving the Hiring of a GIS Intern for GIS Technologies
11. Resolution: Approving Adjustment of Court Services Budget to Reflect Budget Cuts
12. Resolution: Authorizing the Creation a Veterans Court Budget within Court Services
13. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Renewal for Kane County Judicial Center Invasive Plants Management
14. Resolution: Authorizing Renewal of a Support Services Contract for the Homeless Management Information System
15. Resolution: Authorizing Exception to the County Financial Policies Regarding Personnel Hiring and Replacements
16. Resolution: Reclassifying Collector Publication Fees
17. Resolution: Approving March 2018 Payment of Claims
18. Resolution: Amending the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for Development Fee Study
19. Resolution: Authorizing Replacement of Workforce Development Fiscal Manager The following item moved forward to the County Board Off-Consent Agenda:
Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: John Hoscheit, Board Member
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Penny Wegman
Nayes: Monica Silva, Susan Starrett,
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
20. Resolution: Approving Kane County's Group Health Benefit Provider
Referencing a presentation previously discussed at Finance Committee, Human Services Chair Lenert provided an overview of the timeline for changing healthcare providers. The committee that evaluated the RFP's and selected the new health insurance provider had four objectives for a new benefit plan: no benefit reductions, no network provider disruption, enhanced benefits and service whenever possible, and for the employee and employer costs to remain flat. Out of the four finalists, the committee recommended Aetna because they matched all of the criteria. Lenert highlighted information from a benefit and provider comparison between the IPBC/Blue Cross Blue Shield IL and Aetna. He explained benefit enhancements that will be included in the new plan. Considerable discussion followed with Lenert and Michael Baker from Group Alternatives responding to questions.
Human Services-
The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Seconder: Ron Ford, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Restating the Kane County Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Jobs-
The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Ron Ford, Board Member
Seconder: Bill Lenert, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Authorizing Contracting for Rapid Response Employment Services
Judicial/Public Safety-
The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: John Martin, Board Member
Seconder: Monica Silva, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Proclaiming May 15, 2018, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 13- 19, 2018, as National Police Week in Kane County, Illinois
Transportation-
The following 13 items were moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 5/8/2018 9:45 am
To: County Board
Mover: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Seconder: John Hoscheit, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
1. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
2. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) 12" Capacity Brush Chipper, Kane County Division of Transportation
3. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with AC Pavement Striping Co. of
Elgin, Illinois for 2018 Kane County Pavement Preservation Project, Kane County Section No. 18-00000-02-GM
4. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for 2018 Kane County Resurfacing Project, Kane County Section No. 17- 00485-00-RS
5. Resolution: Approving an Agreement for Regional Planning Liaison Services
6. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for 2018 Urethane Pavement Marking Project, Kane County Section No. 18-00000-05-GM
7. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd. of Elk Grove, Illinois for 2018 Paint Pavement Marking Project, Kane County Section No. 18-00000-04-GM
8. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for Kane County Division of Transportation Building "A" Parking Lot Rehabilitation, Kane County Section No. 16-00471-00-MG
9. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with SKC Construction, Inc. of West Dundee, Illinois for 2018 Kane County Crack Sealing Project, Kane County Section No. 18-00000-03-GM
10. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for St. Charles Township Road District, Section No. 18-14000-01-GM
11. Resolution: Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with V3 Companies of Woodridge, Illinois for 2013 Highway Safety Improvement Project, Kane County Section No. 12-00424-00-SP
12. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction for 2013 Highway Safety Improvement Project, Kane County Section No. 12-00424-00-SP
13. Resolution: Approving Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Kane and City of St. Charles for Access and Improvements to Randall Road from Illinois Route 64 to Dean Street
8. Executive Session
The committee moved into Executive Session at 10:38 a.m. to discuss the Release of Closed Session minutes.
Result: Approved By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Drew Frasz, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
The committee returned to open session at 10:42 a.m.
9. Release of Closed Session Minutes
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: John Hoscheit, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
10. Committee Reports
Jobs Co-Chair Ford announced the Jobs Committee would continue their discussion on Why Kane County. They will be covering wedding venues at the next committee meeting.
Chair Lauzen stated some good financial information has been received from our financial advisor regarding the bond counsel. The information will be presented through the normal course, Transportation Committee, Finance, Executive, then to the Board. It will be an opportunity to save substantial money on the issuance of bonds, which comes from a clarification of the State Statutes on the Board's options. He encouraged the committee to attend the May Committee of the Whole. The IMRF will present their annual report. He asked the committee to prepare their questions. Lauzen reported in 7 out of 10 cases when the yield curve inverts, showing the short-term rates the same or higher than long-term rates, a recession is predicted to happen within the next 12 months. The yield curve has been proven to be one of the most valuable predictors of a recession. He said it has been starting to flatten out substantially and took this as a warning sign. Lauzen discussed an article from the Sun Times by Madeleine Doubek called, "Consolidating pension funds in Illinois a smart way to sop up the red ink". He felt this was one of the worst ideas for Kane County. The management of the pension funds has not been what it has needed to be for the state and some local government. That has not been the case in Kane County. Through the consistent and diligent work over many generations of boards, the county is now considered to be at full funding of the pension obligation.
11. Public Comment
None
12. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Douglas Scheflow, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Susan Starrett, Penny Wegman
Absent: Rebecca Gillam, Thomas Smith
This meeting was adjourned at 10:48 am.
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