Kane County Public Service Committee met September 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Scheflow called the meeting to order at 9:01 am.
Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:
Don Ishmael Board Member Absent
Michael Kenyon Board Member Absent
Philip Lewis Board Member Present
Myrna Molina Board Member Present
Penny Wegman Board Member Present
Barbara Wojnicki Vice Chair Present
Douglas Scheflow Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. members Auger, Sanchez, Smith, & staff Nagel; Recorder Wegman; Supv. of Assessments Armstrong & staff Winter; County Clk. staff Pollock; ROE Supt. Dal Santo; Treasurer staff Hopps & Doran; Finance staff Waggoner; ITD staff Peters; members of the public.
2. Approval of Minutes: August 23, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Seconder: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Ayes: Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon
3. Finance
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported the Treasurer’s Office and ROE were trending slightly higher than recommended, they will continue to monitor.
Chair Scheflow initiated a discussion regarding late hours of operation at the County Clerk's Office. He recommended other offices should consider late hours. Brief discussion followed.
4. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
Referencing the monthly reports included in the agenda packet, Recorder Wegman gave a brief update, noting revenue had exceeded the expectation for the month. Brief discussion occurred. Wegman presented the following ordinance:
B. Ordinance: Authorizing Kane County to Adopt and the Kane County Recorder to Implement a Predictable Recording Fee Schedule
This authorizes the implementation of a predictable fee schedule ordinance, which eliminates the surcharges and/or fees based upon the individual attributes of a document to be recorded.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 9/26/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Ayes: Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon
5. Treasurer / Collector
Staff Hopps noted the monthly report has been included in the agenda packet.
6. Supervisor of Assessments
Supv. Of Assessments Armstrong presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring Kane County Supervisor of Assessments Data Specialist
This authorizes hiring and filling of one existing vacant Data Specialist position.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 9/26/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Seconder: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Ayes: Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon
B. Monthly Report
Supv. of Assessments Armstrong shared highlights of the monthly report included in the agenda packet.
7. Regional Office of Education
Referencing a handout not included in the agenda packet, ROE Supv. Del Santo announced they were awarded a recent grant. She shared an overview of the Truancy Alternative program, noting the additional funding will allow them to hire at least one truancy officer. Del Santo reported the 2-1-1 non-emergency phone number is set to go live on November 1. Brief discussion followed.
8. County Clerk
A. Monthly Report
Referencing monthly reports included in the agenda packet, staff Pollock reported the revenue collected from passport renewals and photos have doubled. Although YTD revenue totals are lower than last year, they still anticipate reaching $1.2M in income for the year. Pollock noted they have been open on Saturdays once a month to help provide accessibility for customers outside of regular business hours. Staff Pollock presented the following resolution:
B. Resolution: Honoring Chief Deputy Clerk Susan Ericson
This honors Susan Ericson for her years of dedicated service to the people of Kane County.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Myrna Molina, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Wojnicki, Vice Chair
Ayes: Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon
9. Other Business
A. Kane County Precincts
None
B. Aurora Election Commission Impact
Staff Pollock gave a brief update on the satellite office in Aurora, noting they have been providing educational support for residents using the voting machines. Brief discussion occurred.
C. Public Service
Chair Scheflow commented on an earlier discussion regarding Government facility hours of operation. He mentioned the idea of having retail type hours of operation.
10. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
11. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Ayes: Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon
12. Public Comments
None
13. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Penny Wegman, Board Member
Seconder: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Ayes: Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman, Barbara Wojnicki, Douglas Scheflow
Absent: Don Ishmael, Michael Kenyon
This meeting was adjourned at 9:38 am.
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