Kane County Executive Committee met Sept. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lauzen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Deborah Allan | Board Member | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Board Member | Present | |
| Rebecca Gillam | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Late | 9:02 AM |
| 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 | Late | 9:04 AM |
| Monica Silva | Board Member | Present | |
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | Present | |
| Susan Starrett | Board Member | Absent | |
| Penny Wegman | Board Member | Present | |
| Christopher J Lauzen | Chairman | Present |
Also present: Co. Bd. members Auger, Barreiro, Kenyon, Lewis, Sanchez, Wojnicki & staff Nagel; Finance Exec. Dir. Onzick & staff Calamia; KDOT Exec. Dir. Schoedel & staff T. Rickert; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Thompson, Grahovec, Lasky; Auditor Hunt; Environmental/ Water Resources Dir. Wollnik; Development Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Berkhout; Health Dept. Exec. Dir. Jeffers; Asst. State's Attys. Lulves, Niermann; OCR staff Renken, Glassford; Human Resources Exec. Dir. Wetzel; and members of the press and public including Rich Ryan of Wine Sergi.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Lauzen asked Information Technologies staff Kelli Thompson to the lead the Pledge.
4. Approval of Minutes: August 8, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez, Douglas Scheflow, Susan Starrett
5. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)
(Hernandez arrives @ 9:02 a.m.) Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Dir. Onzick discussed two resolutions on the agenda that address budget variances. A Special Finance Committee meeting has been scheduled for September 13 to go over the 2019 budget proposals. He reminded the committee of the time constraints for closing the budget gap prior to it being placed on public display. (Scheflow arrives @ 9:04 a.m.) Chairman Lauzen noted all budget proposals should be presented at the upcoming Special Finance Committee meeting rather than at the last minute.
6. Monthly Community Outreach Report (R. Nagel)
Community Outreach Coordinator Nagel shared Kane County Connect (KCC) readership statistics, noting they continue to go up. He discussed the KCC Summer Events Guide. The guide was produced by Intern Allison Arguezo and was one of the top five stories from last quarter. The Kane County main web page has been redesigned with a KCC link in the center of the page. Nagel shared information on the upcoming Fall Events Guide.
Chair Lauzen discussed the recent flooding problems in the surrounding counties. KCC and OEM have worked together on informative flood related articles. The OEM department has obtained 80,000 sandbags in preparation for any potential issues.
7. New Business
A. Review 2019 Commercial Insurance for Auto, Property, Casualty, General Liability,and Workers Compensation
Human Resources Chair Lenert notified the committee that Travelers Insurance will not be offering the county a renewal on its insurance because of the numerous and severe claims over the last year. He anticipates the new coverage will almost double current costs. Rich Ryan of Wine Sergi has been working diligently to obtain bids for the Board to review at the end of September. Lenert explained the next steps for making the change. Mr. Ryan responded to questions.
Lauzen noted this would go through the complete committee process, which will give everyone enough opportunities to look at it multiple times. The higher cost is a direct consequence of actions of the administrators (both elected and unelected), the execution of the recommendations from the State's Attorney then the approvals by the Board.
B. UpperIllinois River Valley Development Authority (UIRVDA) Controversy
Referencing documents sent to the Board, Chair Lauzen stated he would like some advice. He discussed two articles published by the Illinois Policy Institute on Andrew Hamilton. He shared his concerns over using public position of influence to secure private profits. Appointed representatives are obligated to provide answers and explanations when questions are asked. Lauzen explained correspondence between Greg Meyers and himself regarding Andrew Hamilton's management of the small Development Authorities. There is legislation in Illinois that is going to make adjustments to the RDA's. In the meantime, the Board has its responsibilities. Lauzen shared his concerns over the lack of response from Meyers on the issue. If a person that is representing the county does not respond, he suggested they resign or be removed from office. He asked the committee for suggestions on how to proceed. Considerable discussion followed. Hoscheit proposed asking the representative to come and make a report at the next Executive Committee meeting.
8. Preliminary County Board Agenda - September 11, 2018
-------------------- CONSENT AGENDA --------------------
Administration
The following item was moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/11/2018 9:45 AM
TO: County Board
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
1. Resolution: Authorizing a Lease Agreement with Batavia Enterprises, Inc. to Provide Office Space for the Office of Community Reinvestment and the Comprehensive One- Stop Center
County Development
The following 3 items were moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/11/2018 9:45 AM
TO: County Board
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
1. Resolution: Approving FY19 Operations and Maintenance Agreement for USGS Stream and Rainfall Gages
2. Resolution: Authorizing Contract with J&L Excavating, Inc. for Lake Charlotte Phase 3 Drainage Improvements
3. Resolution: Authorizing an Extended Contract with Huddleston-McBride Land Drainage Services for FY-2019
Finance/Budget
The following items 1-19 and 21 were moved forward together to the County Board Consent Agenda:
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/11/2018 9:45 AM
TO: County Board
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
1. Resolution: Approving FY18 Budget Adjustment for Time and Attendance Software Rollover
2. Resolution: Approving FY18 Budget Adjustment for Healthcare Election Changes
3. Resolution: Authorization to Approve Fund 430 Farmland Preservation Budget Adjustment
4. Resolution: Authorization for Grant Agreement for FY2018-2019 Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Children's Mental Health Grant
5. Resolution: Authorization to Enter Into Grant Agreement for FY2019 Illinois State Board of Education Prevention Initiative 0-3 Program
6. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County Carpet Replacement
7. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Mill Creek ADA Sidewalks Improvement Project
8. Resolution: Mill Creek Tree and Stump Removal Services Contract Extension
9. Resolution: Mill Creek Holiday Lights Service Contract Extension
10. Resolution: Mill Creek Parkway Tree Installation Services Contract Extension
11. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Janitorial Supplies for the Kane County Adult Justice Center
12. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Purchase of Compatible Server memory
13. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for FY2018 Mill Creek SSA Asphalt Resurfacing
14. Resolution: Authorizing Sex Offender Treatment Contract
15. Resolution: Authorizing Adult Drug Rehabilitation Court Contracts
16. Resolution: Approving the Amount of Bond for County Treasurer and County Collector
17. Resolution: Approving the Bond for County Clerk
18. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring Kane County Animal Control Kennel Assistant
19. Resolution: Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring Administrative Officer
21. Resolution: Approving July 2018 Payment of Claims
The following item was moved forward to the County Board Non-Consent Agenda:
20. Resolution: Authorizing Change Order for Additional Construction Services for Settlers Hill Cross Country Course with Curran Contracting Company, Crystal Lake, IL.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/11/2018 9:45 AM
TO: County Board
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
Riverboat
The following item was moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/11/2018 9:45 AM
TO: County Board
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
1. Resolution: Authorizing Grand Victoria Riverboat Funding for Internal Projects for FY2019
Transportation
The following items 1-6 and 8-11 were moved forward together to the County Board Consent Agenda:
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/11/2018 9:45 AM
TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
1. Resolution: Approving Supplemental Appropriation for FY 2018 County Maintenance MFT Kane County Section No. 18-00000-00-GM
2. Resolution: Approving an Agreement with J.U.L.I.E., Inc. for Underground Utility Location Services
3. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Areatha Construction Company, Inc. of Streamwood, Illinois for Kirk Road over UPRR Bridge Deck Repairs, Kane County Section No. 18-00192-06-BR
4. Resolution: Approving Appropriation for Right of Way Acquisition for Main Street Road at Deerpath Road Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 14-00448-00-CH
5. Resolution: Approving a Phase I/II Engineering Services Agreement with Peralte-Clark, LLC. of Inverness, Illinois for Fabyan Parkway and IL Route 31, Orchard Road South Safety Improvements, Kane County Section No. 18-00493-00-SP
6. Resolution: Approving an Amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction for Kirk Road at Pine Street, Kane County Section No. 15-00342-01-CH
7. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction, Kirk Road Highway Safety Improvement Project, Kane County Section No. 16-00477-00-SP
RESULT: TABLED NVR
8. Resolution: Approving a Phase III Engineering Services Agreement with Ciorba Group Inc. of Chicago, Illinois for Fabyan Parkway at Kirk Road Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 11-00201-04-CH
9. Resolution: Approving an Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for Relocation of Facilities, Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor, Section C-1, Kane County Section No. 13-00215-20-BR
10. Resolution: Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and the County of Kane for Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge Tolling Coordination, Kane County Section No. 94-00215-01-BR
11. Resolution: Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Right of Way Associates, Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois for On-Call Land Acquisition Negotiator Services, Kane County Section No. 18-00486-00-LA
9. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
10. Release of Closed Session Minutes
None
11. Committee Reports
Public Health Chair Silva noted today from 4-7 p.m. Feed My Starving Children will be at the JJC.
12. Public Comment
None
13. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Penny Wegman, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Rebecca Gillam, Barbara Hernandez, John Hoscheit, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Monica Silva, Thomas Smith, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Susan Starrett
This meeting was adjourned at 9:57 AM.
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