Kane County Legislative Committee met April 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Co-Chair Sanchez called the meeting to order at 10:13 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Matt Hanson | Co-Chairman | Present |
| Jarett Sanchez | Board Member | Present |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Present |
| Mo Iqbal | Board Member | Absent |
| Anita Lewis | Board Member | Present |
| Clifford Surges | Board Member | Absent |
| Steve Weber | Board Member | Absent |
2. Approval of Minutes: March 20, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anita Lewis, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Matt Hanson, Jarett Sanchez, Barbara Hernandez, Anita Lewis
ABSENT: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber
3. Public Comment
None
4. Old Business
A. Legislative Update
Co-Chair Sanchez provided handouts not included in the agenda packet. Co-Chair Hanson reported that the Legislative deadline in Springfield has passed. Committee member Hernandez provided an update on HB2234, which proposes an increase in school physical education time. The Bill has been met with strong opposition by schools because they do not have funds for the additional staff that would be needed. Hernandez reported that HB158 regarding the Local Government Distribution Fund which would restore 10% of County and local government funding has not moved from the House. Hernandez commented that efforts would continue to add this item to the budget.
B. Legislative Breakfast Date
None
C. Lobbying, Grants, County Organizations, & Education Update
Hanson promoted an upcoming event on April 22, 2019 at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin. Kane County’s Director of Transportation will present the 2019 Infrastructure projects.
With only 6 weeks left in the Legislative Session, Chairman Lauzen stated that the project list is prepared yearly and should be available at Committee meetings. Sanchez will follow up with the Transportation staff regarding the list. Brief discussion continued.
(Hernandez leaves @10:30 a.m.)
5. New Business
A. LGDF Impact and Potential Funding Changes
Hanson referred to the Local Government Distribution Fund (LGDF) noting that HB158 has not moved. The goal is to restore State Funding to Kane County back to the 2011 level of 10%. Chairman Lauzen emphasized supporting our State Representatives in efforts to restore the 10%.
Supr. of Assessments Armstrong provided a legislative update on SB1871. Kane County has adopted the practice of appointing qualified personnel to the Board of Review and as a result, the County has an appeal rate of less than 1%. This Bill would allow the selection of Review Board Members based on qualifications.
Chairman Lauzen provided an update on the recent Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) decision requiring Illinois Counties to make an additional contribution. Lauzen sent letters to 28 County Chairman and Administrators (representing 65% of the population) regarding the IMRF decision. The County received notification that they have to pay an additional $1.6M. Chairman Lauzen is in opposition to this decision and stated an audit would be proposed.
6. Executive Session (If needed)
None
7. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Matt Hanson, Anita Lewis
AYES: Matt Hanson, Jarett Sanchez, Anita Lewis
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez, Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber
This meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
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