Kane County Public Service Committee met May 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Scheflow called the meeting to order at 9:04 am.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Don Ishmael Board Member Absent
Michael Kenyon Board Member Present
Philip Lewis Board Member Absent
Myrna Molina Board Member Present
Penny Wegman Board Member Present
Barbara Wojnicki Vice Chair Present
Douglas Scheflow Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. Chairman Lauzen, Co. Bd. members Smith, Sanchez & staff Nagel; Recorder staff Scholes; Supv. of Assessments staff Doran; Co. Clk. staff Sandner, Pollock; ROE staff Morris; Treasurer staff Herrera, Hopp; Finance staff Waggoner; ITD staff Peters; members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: April 19, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Seconder: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Ayes: Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Philip Lewis
3. Finance
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported there were no FY18 budget concerns at this time.
A change in Agenda order as followed
4. County Clerk
Referencing monthly reports included in the agenda packet, staff Sandner provided a brief update noting the positive turn out for the passports and accessibility program. He reported their numbers are down, but anticipates an increase as the year continues with no concerns at this time. Sandner presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to enter into a Lease with the City of Aurora for a Branch Office of the Kane County Clerk
This authorizes a lease for the establishment of a branch office of the Kane County Clerk to be located within the City of Aurora.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 6/6/2018 9:00 am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Myrna Molina, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Ayes: Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Philip Lewis
Other Business
A. Kane County Precincts
Chair Scheflow deferred the precincts discussion due to Cunningham's absence.
B. Aurora Election Commission Impact
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation not included in the agenda packet, staff Pollock provided an update on the new facility in Aurora. All conversions of registered voters should be completed by June 1. They plan to have an open house at the Aurora office this summer and fall, dates and times are to be determined. Brief discussion followed.
5. Recorder
Referencing the monthly reports included in the agenda packet, staff Scholes reported revenue has been slightly higher, which is expected during this time of year.
6. Treasurer / Collector
Treasurer staff Herrera reviewed statistics from the monthly reports included in the agenda packet, noting the tax bills were mailed out May 3. They have already had a larger flow of payments this year in comparison to the previous year.
7. Supervisor of Assessments
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Staff Doran reported they are on track, with no areas of concern at this time. She presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution: Appointing Additional Members to the Board of Review
This authorizes the appointment of additional qualified members to the Board of Review to hold separate hearings on complaints.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 6/6/2018 9:00 am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Myrna Molina, Board Member
Ayes: Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Philip Lewis
8. Regional Office of Education
Staff Morris provided an update referencing a hand out. He discussed the upcoming project backpack for next year and the online academy workshops that were launched for teachers. Morris promoted the Annual Kane County Tech Dash event at the end of June.
A change in Agenda as followed
9. Public Service Discussion
Chair Scheflow commented on the ongoing parking issues during tax season. Treasurer staff Hopp further explained, the HR department sends an email to all employees requesting them to leave parking for customers in front of Government Building A during the week of tax collection. Brief discussion occurred.
10. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
11. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Seconder: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Ayes: Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Philip Lewis
12. Public Comments
None
13. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Michael Kenyon, Board Member
Ayes: Michael Kenyon, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Philip Lewis
This meeting was adjourned at 9:33 am.
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