Kane County Legislative Committee met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jul 8, 2019

Kane County Legislative Committee met May 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Attendee Name

Title

Status

Matt Hanson

Co-Chairman

Present

Jarett Sanchez

Board Member

Present

Barbara Hernandez

Board Member

Absent

Mo Iqbal

Board Member

Present

Anita Lewis

Board Member

Present

Clifford Surges

Board Member

Present

Steve Weber

Board Member

Present

Co-Chair Sanchez called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.

Also present: Co. Bd. staff Figliozzi, Nagel; Supv. of Assessments Armstrong; KDOT staff Rickert; and ITD staff Thompson.

2. Approval of Minutes: April 17, 2019

RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member

SECONDER: Anita Lewis, Board Member

AYES: Matt Hanson, Jarett Sanchez, Mo Iqbal, Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez

3. Public Comment

None

4. Old Business

A. Legislative Update

Co-Chair Hanson discussed the current legislation in Springfield, IL. Hanson distributed a list of Capital Bill Requests, not included in the Agenda Packet. The list included eight project ready infrastructure proposals. Hanson commented on the condition of Statewide infrastructure. Capital projects have been presented to the Appropriations Committee in the House and Senate. Staff Rickert commented on the increase of maintenance costs, the Motor Fuel Tax and the flow of funds to the local community.

Co-Chair Sanchez commented on and discussed the Cannabis Bill, and shared information on SB1240 (the bag tax bill).

B. Legislative Breakfast

None.

C. Lobbying, Grants, County Organizations & Education Update

Co-chair Sanchez commented on Kane County's role in the newly formed Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo). Sanchez expressed his desire to provide educational materials regarding the legislative process to Board members and the public. Supv. of Assessments Armstrong reported that SB1871 passed the Senate and has been returned to the Rules Committee.

5. New Business

None

6. Executive Session (If needed)

None

7. Adjournment

RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Steve Weber, Board Member

SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member

AYES: Matt Hanson, Jarett Sanchez, Mo Iqbal, Anita Lewis, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez

This meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.

https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/5078/19-05-15.doc.pdf