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Kane County Executive Committee Met Feb. 3

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Kane County Executive Committee Met Feb. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Vice-Chairman Shepro called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.

2. Roll Call

Attendee Name

Organization

Title

Status

Arrived

Corinne M. Pierog

Kane County

Chairman

Absent

Mavis Bates

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Dale Berman

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Ron Ford

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Drew Frasz

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Michelle Gumz

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Michael Kenyon

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Chris Kious

Kane County

Board Member

Present

John Martin

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Myrna Molina

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Jarett Sanchez

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Cherryl Strathmann

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Clifford Surges

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Vern Tepe

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Steve Weber

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Kenneth C. Shepro

Kane County

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

Present

Also present: Other Bd. Members D. Allan, D. Brown, B. Lenert and B. Wojnicki; Auditor P. Wegman; Circuit Clerk T. Barreiro; Co. Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff; Environmental Management Dir. J. Wollnik; Finance Exe. Dir. J. Onzick; ITD Exe. Dir. R. Fahnestock and staff C. Lasky and B. Peters; OCR staff J. Beck; SAO Civil Div. Chief M. Niermann; KDOT Dir. C. Schoedel and staff T. Rickert;

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Vice Chair Shepro asked Board Member and Veteran Mike Kenyon to lead the pledge.

Shepro acknowledged the tragic death of Madam Chair's husband Robert Krawczyk and expressed the Board’s condolences. Shepro requested Member Sanchez say a few words. Sanchez stated he didn't know Robert well but had received the impression he was a sweet, sensitive man and a very supportive husband. A moment of silence was requested to commemorate him.

4. Approval of Minutes: January 6, 2021

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog

5. Public Comment

None

6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)

Dir. Onzick reported 0 updates to the report since the finance and budget committee meeting. He confirmed that all W2 and 1099 forms are completed and have been sent out on time. A printed copy of the 2021 budget book had been made available for all board members. The comparison for 2020 to the previous year’s general fund balance was $3.6M below but noted even with a few late additions it was considerably better than projected. Onzick noted the tax revenue from the state was $479K less than budgeted but better than anticipated. Onzick briefly discussed a resolution authorizing $466K be transferred from the children’s waiting room fund to the court security fund on the consent agenda.

7. Old Business

None

8. New Business

None

9. Preliminary County Board Agenda - February 9, 2021

CONSENT AGENDA

Administration

1. Resolution: Authorization to Establish A Policy for Inter-Departmental Building Projects

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/09/21 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann,

Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

County Development

The following two items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Ordinance: An Ordinance Establishing the Church-Molitor Special Service Area (Or Special Service Area No. SW-52) of Kane County, Illinois and the Levy of Taxes for the Purpose of Paying the Cost of Providing Special Services in and for Such Area.

2. Resolution: Approving Six Grant Awards to Kane County Food Growers

Chair Shepro acknowledged the inclusion of this resolution because of efforts by Member Lenert.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: John Martin, Board Member

SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

Energy/Environmental

The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Approving the Kane County Green Building Policy

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member

SECONDER: Myrna Molina, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

Executive

The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda: 1. Resolution: Authorizing External Audits Pursuant To the County Auditing Law

Vice Chair Shepro gave a brief background to the committee for the resolution and noted the auditor’s concerns. Auditor Wegman reviewed the statutes and the need for the County Board’s approval for a second required transition audit done by an external source within 180 days. SAO Civil Division Chief Niermann confirmed the County Board’s responsibility to allow and pay for an external audit. Dir. Onzick stated an audit proposal will be available prior to the February 9, 2021 County Board meeting along with the supporting budget adjustment. Shepro requested the state’s attorney’s office approval on voting and moving forward the resolution without an exact dollar amount. SAO Niermann affirmed open meeting act requirements had been met.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

Finance/Budget

The following 22 items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda: 

1. Resolution: Authorizing a 2020 Coroner Budget Adjustment

2. Resolution: Authorizing FY20 Budget Adjustment

3. Resolution: Approving the Funding for the Emergency Purchase of a Coroner’s Vehicle and Additional Funds for CAAC Approved Vehicle for COVID Response

4. Resolution: Approving the Transfer of FY21 Salary Budget from the Sheriff’s Office to the State Attorney’s Office to Fund the Position of Chief of the Criminal Division

5. Resolution: Approving FY21 Budget Adjustment for Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Assignment to the Kane County Government Center, Building A

6. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Transfer of Funds

7. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of 4 Replacement Vehicles for the Sheriff's Office

8. Resolution: Authorization of Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Ancillary Janitorial Services Agreement

9. Resolution: Authorization of Final Available Contract Extension for Kane County Janitorial Supplies Provider

10. Resolution: Authorizing Renewal of a Contract for Continuum of Care Support Services for 2021

11. Resolution: Authorizing First Contract Extension Available for Kane County Elevator Preventive Maintenance Services

12. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Mental Health Services for the Juvenile Justice Center

13. Resolution: Authorizing Payment for 2-1-1 Services

14. Resolution: Authorization of a Contract for a Landscape & Retaining Wall and Asphalt Path Renovation Project for the Mill Creek SSA

15. Resolution: Authorizing Easement Agreement with SBA Edge, LLC 16. Resolution: Approving Temporary Employee Providers

17. Resolution: Authorizing Discontinuance of Printing Employee Direct Deposit Slips

18. Ordinance: Repealing Sec. 2-196(A) of the Kane County Code and replacing it with a New Sec. 2-196(A) (Depositories for Funds of County Treasurer/Collector)

19. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Health Department- Environmental Health Supervisor

20. Resolution: Authorizing Approval of Personnel Hiring for Information Technologies Department - Office Assistant

21. Resolution: Authorizing Approval of Personnel Hiring for Information Technologies Department - Analyst I

22. Resolution: Approving December 2020 Claims Paid

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

Transportation

Member Kious noted his opposition and the opposition of District 23 in regards to item 1. Further discussion continued and this item was removed from the County Board consent agenda.

1. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Aldridge Electric, Inc. of Libertyville, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway C-4 Tolling Infrastructure and Signage, Kane County Section No. 20-00215-26-SG

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member

AYES: Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, John Martin, Myrna Molina Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

NAYES: Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

2. Resolution: Requesting Consent of the Illinois Department of Transportation to the Reappointment of the County Engineer

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

CAAC

The following three items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Authorizing Approval of Additional Applications of Coronavirus Relief Fund Program Funding Agreement with Small Businesses as of January 27, 2021 for Distribution of CARES Act Funding

2. Resolution: Establishing Supporting Documentation Submission Deadline for Approved Applications of Coronavirus Relief Fund Program Funding

3. Resolution: Amendment to Res. No. 20-337 Authorizing Approval of Applications and Intergovernmental Agreements with Fire Protection Districts for Distribution of Cares Act Funding

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 2/9/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

10. Executive Session (If Needed)

None

11. Committee Reports

Chair Frasz reported an event in Maple Park at which time he received acknowledgement from the city’s village, fire protection department and other constituents for the support of Kane County and CARES act funds. Committee members acknowledged Frasz for all his communal support and work.

Public Health Chair Sanchez updated the committee in regard to the progress of the vaccine distribution and acknowledged there has been a substantial refusal to partake by law enforcement. Sanchez discussed the importance of all educational efforts in support of the vaccine. Sanchez reported educators would be receiving the vaccine as early as next week. Sanchez reported that 29K doses were received and have been distributed or are committed therefore leaving a shortage of 6K for phase 1B. Member Ford acknowledged the importance of board member efforts within their districts providing encouragement and education for the vaccine and to stress the importance to their constituents.

12. Adjournment

RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber

ABSENT: Corinne Pierog

This meeting was adjourned at 10:07 AM.

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