Kane County Executive Committee met Sept. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lauzen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Angela C Thomas | Kane County | Ex-Officio | Present | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Matt Hanson | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| John Hoscheit | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mike Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| Anita Lewis | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| John Martin | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Scheflow | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Steve Weber | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Christopher J Lauzen | Kane County | Chairman | Present |
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Lauzen asked Mark Foster to lead the Pledge.
4. Approval of Minutes: August 05, 2020
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Kenyon, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
5. Public Comment
Kevin Besch addressed the Committee on behalf of the County Line Subdivision residents. Besch reported to the Committee two events requiring emergency assistance in the County Line Subdivision that had detrimental results because of delayed emergency response times. Besch advised the Committee of the efforts 40 residents were making to be transferred back to St. Charles Fire Department a distance of 1.9 miles from their subdivision vs. Fox River Countryside their current district that is 7 miles away. Besch presented a petition and a request for Kane County’s support as they move this forward and try to get legislative support approving this resolution.
Mary Johnson also a resident of County Line Subdivision addressed the Committee supporting Besch’s request. Johnson reported that the Fox River Countryside Fire Station is actually located in DuPage County and they live in Kane County. She acknowledged her concerns and a similar experience in a delayed response time that was frightening. Discussion continued and she shared her efforts to address local government with no avail. Johnson concluded by asking the Board for their support and for approval of this resolution.
6. Monthly Financials
A. July Executive Committee Financial Reports
The reports were asked to be reviewed as submitted and to direct any questions to Finance Exec. Dir. Onzick.
7. Preliminary County Board Agenda - September 8, 2020
------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------
County Development
The following item was moved forward to the Consent Agenda.
1. Ordinance providing for the issuance of Taxable PACE Revenue Notes of the County of Kane, Illinois, to finance certain projects pursuant to the County's property assessed clean energy program, providing for the payment of said notes, and authorizing the sale of said notes to the purchaser thereof.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/8/20 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member
SECONDER: Matt Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
Executive
The following item was moved forward to the Consent Agenda.
1. Resolution: In Support for the County Line Subdivision
Member Allan requested support from the Board to help these residents of Kane County in the County Line Subdivision be transferred back to St. Charles Fire District.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/8/2020 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
2. Resolution: Approving A Supplemental Budget Adjustment and Authorizing Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement (Kane County Sheriff's Court Security Officers)
Chairman Lauzen reported this resolution would be put on hold and placed off the consent agenda at the September’s County Board Meeting. The resolution is still awaiting final approval by the State’s Attorney’s Office and Exec. Dir. Of Finance J. Onzick. Lauzen stated he anticipates the County Board will approve it.
Finance/Budget
The following 15 items were moved forward to the Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution: Authorizing the Transfer of the Remaining Fund Balance from Juvenile Drug Court to Adult Drug Rehabilitation Court
2. Resolution: Authorizing FY20 Budget Adjustment for NG9-1-1 Grant Revenue and Expenditures
3. Resolution: Approving an FY20 Budget Adjustment for the JJC Farm to School Program
4. Resolution: Authorizing a Budget for the Coronavirus Relief Fund and Related Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Adjustment
5. Resolution: Accepting the Compeer Financial Grant and Approving the FY20 Budget Adjustment for the Farmer Mini Grant Program
6. Resolution: Authorizing the County Board Chairman and County Clerk to enter into Grant Agreements
7. Resolution: Authorizing Inter-Governmental Agreement with the State of Illinois, Department of Human Services--Juvenile Justice Council Grant
8. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase to Replace The Damaged Hazardous Materials and Devices Magazine, Along With Proper Protective Berm
9. Resolution: Authorizing an Amendment to the Fifth Third Bank Commercial Card Program
10. Resolution: Authorizing an Extended Contract with Huddleston-McBride Land Drainage Services for FY-2021
11. Resolution: Authorization to Enter Into a Contract Extension for Audit Services
12. Resolution: Approving the 2021 Monthly Health and Dental Contributions
13. Resolution: Authorizing Exception to the County Financial Policies Regarding Personnel Hiring and Replacement
14. Resolution: Rehiring of PT Kennel Assistant
15. Resolution: Report of July 2020 Claims Paid
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLbCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/8/2020 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
Judicial/Public Safety
The following item was moved forward to the Consent Agenda.
1. Ordinance: Restatement And Amendment Of Section 2 Of Ordinance 11-400 Establishing The Judicial And Public Safety Technology Commission (As Previously Amended) To Establish The Terms Of The Position Of Chairman
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/8//2020 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
Transportation
The following 4 items were moved forward to the Consent Agenda
1. Resolution: Approving Release of Covenants, Easements and Restrictions - Kane County Highway Right of Way
2. Resolution: Approving Acquisition of Right of Way and Appropriation of Funds for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Agreement, Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR
3. Resolution: Approving an Amendment to a Phase III Construction 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
4. Resolution: Approving an Agreement with A-TO-BE USA LLC of Downers Grove, Illinois for Toll Collection System for the Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/8//2020 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
8. CAAC
The following 2 items were moved forward to the Consent Agenda.
1. Resolution: Authorizing Kane County State's Attorney's Office to Execute Agreements for the Distribution of CARES Act Funds to Units of Government
2. Resolution: Authorizing Reimbursement From Cares Act Funds to Kane County Departments and Elected Officials for Non-Payroll
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/8//2020 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
9. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
10. Committee Reports
Member Allan reminded the Committee of a celebration scheduled next Tuesday in celebration of the new Multi Use Facility after the County Board Meeting.
Member Scheflow addressed the Committee requesting clarification concerning home based businesses and their eligibility in the Small Business Grant Program. CAAC Committee Chair Hoscheit reported they were considered and that the time allotted to amend or consider criteria changes was closed. The grant program established is primarily to cover rent expenses. Member Iqbal supported Scheflow and suggested the resolution be reviewed again in lieu of fairness. Discussion continued requesting State’s Attorney’s Office involvement. Hoscheit reported the SAO has been involved since the beginning of drafting this resolution. Chair Lauzen requested the CAAC review the inclusion of home based businesses eligibility for grant funds. Hoscheit will have SAO review again and report to the Committee.
Chairman Lauzen asked if there is a standard for follow up concerning the business grant program applicants with questions and were these inquires being tracked and documented. Lauzen stated this was a standard practice used in Kane County and requested the inquiries logged for record keeping purposes. Hoscheit informed the Committee these requests were being handled by Faviola Guzman program manager.
Chairman Lauzen read with permission from Member Surges an email Surges presented to the Chairman from an angry widow that had received mail-in voting information intended for her deceased spouse. Outraged she contacted Surges who followed up with the Clerk’s Office. It was determined that the letter did not come from the Clerk’s Office. Chairman Lauzen acknowledged the importance of accuracy in elections and especially this election with a large population of voters utilizing the right vote by mail.
11. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Kenyon, Board Member
SECONDED: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Drew Frasz, Matt Hanson, John Hoscheit, Mo Iqbal, Mike Kenyon, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Douglas Scheflow, Clifford Surges, Angela C Thomas, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki
ABSENT: Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis
This meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
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