Kane County Judicial/Public Safety Committee met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Molina called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Myrna Molina | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Vice Chair | Present | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez Kenneth C. Shepro |
None
4. Monthly Financial Reports
The financial reports were attached to the agenda for review. No oral report.
5. State's Attorney (J. Mosser)
A. Monthly Report
State's Atty. Mosser used a visual presentation to present the state’s attorney’s office’s annual report and highlights from 2020. Mosser reviewed the divisions of the state’s attorney’s office, their case load and needs by category. Mosser discussed an estimated $3.4M requested by the SA Office for support to existing and new divisions. She discussed many of the changes in the way cases are prosecuted as well as the rise in neglect services. Mosser emphasized the need to seek justice not only prosecution and the benefits of a proactive approach to crime.
Mosser continued discussion related to needed salary increases recommending $6K for support staff and a 6% increase for the prosecutors to be competitive. Mosser acknowledged the talent and dedication of the sao staff that worked tirelessly extended hours to absorb additional work. She emphasized the need for criminal justice reform in Kane County. Further discussion continued. Mosser acknowledged additional reporting and collaborating is in progress with the state's attorney's office and their judicial partners.
Chair Molina discussed the need to have these serious discussions now. Further discussion and questioning occurred by the committee. The committee acknowledged the challenges in funding these very important proposals. Chair Molina affirmed the need for future discussions in regard to changes for all areas of criminal justice. Chief Hull concurred and discussed the omission of cash bail and its effects.
Resolutions B-H tabled
B. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Abuse and Neglect and Domestic Violence Unit Positions
C. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Mental Health Unit Positions
D. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Criminal Division Positions - Felony Review Unit
E. Resolution: Authorizing FY2021 State's Attorney's Office Budget Adjustments
F. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Positions -- Community Based Programs
G. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Criminal Division Positions - Narcotics Unit
H. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Criminal Division Positions - Prosecution Integrity Unit
6. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
Sheriff Hain used a visual presentation to present the sheriff’s annual report. Hain discussed the importance of sharing and transferring unused funds to assist other departments. Hain updated the committee on the progress distributing the covid vaccine. He acknowledged 55% of the sheriff's office staff had opted to be vaccinated. Further discussion on staff hesitancy continued.
B. Resolution: Authorizing an Extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kendall County, Illinois and Kane County, Illinois for the Housing of Detainees
Sheriff Hain briefly discussed the resolution.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/3/2021 9:00 AM TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro |
Chief Judge Hull reported the courts will remain remote through March. Hull acknowledged the response to jury trials had been excellent and would move forward. He thanked the public health department and sheriff Hain for their support in vaccinating judges promptly. Hull supported increased salaries across the board acknowledging most staff continued supporting the system because they enjoy their work and should be rewarded. Hull emphasized the need to prioritize and support abuse and neglect cases. Hull stressed the need for the second courtroom buildout at the Juvenile Justice Center.
8. Court Services Administration (L. Aust)
A. Monthly Report
Dir. Aust gave an overview of court services using a visual presentation. Aust reported general fund expenditures by division. She noted the largest expenditure is generated by juvenile detention where the bulk of their work takes place. Aust discussed the differences in the court service’s budget vs other department’s as it primarily supports salaries. Aust discussed the Administrative Office of the Illinois Court’s requirements and how probation supervises people differently bases dn their risk level. Further discussion on the methodology used to correlate treatment appropriately occurred. Aust acknowledged the effects of the pandemic and why neglect and abuse cases have increased noting the importance of these abuse victims’ future behaviors.
B. Resolution: Authorizing FY20 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program and Match Funds Budget Adjustment
Dir. Aust briefly discussed the resolution. Member Lenert acknowledged Dir. Aust for securing the grants that fund these programs.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/24/2021 9:00 AM TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Mark Davoust, Vice Chair SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro |
Dir. Aust briefly briefly discussed the resolution and requested the committee approval.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/24/2021 9:00 AM TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez Kenneth C. Shepro |
Supt. Davis thanked the public health department for all their efforts with vaccinations. The JJC monthly report is attached to the agenda for review.
10. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
Dir. Guthrie acknowledged the Kanecomm report was attached to the agenda for review. Guthrie used a visual presentation to give an overview of the services Kanecomm provided to callers. She discussed staffing and the effects pressures (PTSD) have on telecommunicators.
Guthrie supplied 5 years data and reviewed the trends. She discussed the implementation of measures to keep the team safe and reported staff is in the 1B category for the vaccine. Guthrie updated the committee on improvements in processes that would eliminate any HIPAA issues.
11. Merit Commission
The Merit Commission reports were attached to the agenda for review. Zies acknowledged a secured location for vaccines at the Moose International field house had been obtained.
12. Circuit Clerk (T. Barreiro)
Circuit Clerk Barreiro used a visual presentation to update the committee. Barreiro acknowledged reduction in staff with an increase of responsibilities. Barreiro reviewed revenue collections and gave variables from the year 2020 to 2021. She noted a reduction in revenue of $11,280K. Barreiro reported staff turnovers and the circuit clerk’s success limiting staff’s covid exposure. Barreiro gave a review of additional methods to collect fines as the collection’s rate decreases because of court’s operating remotely. Barreiro reported the future obligation to increase salaries because of the minimum wage requirement. Further discussion and questions from the committee occurred. All questions were answered.
13. Public Defender (R. Conant)
Public Defender Conant thanked SAO Mosser for her presentation and the inclusion of the public defender’s office. Conant noted both offices promote a healthy and efficient justice system even though they have different roles. Conant acknowledged the public defender’s offices reports were attached to the agenda for review. She briefly discussed the continued rise in abuse and neglect cases.
14. Coroner (R. Russell)
Coroner Russell reported he has completed his covid vaccines and is doing well with limited effects. Russell acknowledged the coroner’s reports were attached to the agenda for review. Russell gave a brief overview of the statistics noting deaths are high. He explained death categories and the methodology used categorizing and recording the deaths. Russell used a visual presentation to continue his report. Russell confirmed the coroner is a law enforcement office not a medical office. Russell reviewed the coroner’s duties and how they correlated with other entitles of government. Russell reported the objective of their job is to determine the cause of death not to conduct a criminal investigation.
15. Executive Session (If Needed)
16. Place Written Reports on File
| RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNINIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro |
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Vice Chair AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro |
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