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Kane County Executive Committee Met March 3

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Kane County Executive Committee Met March 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Madam Chair Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

2. Roll Call

Attendee Name

Organization

Title

Status

Arrived

Corinne M. Pierog

Kane County

Chairman

Present

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

Late

9:05 AM

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 Co. Bd. Members D. Allan, D. Brown, M. Iqbal, B. Lenert and B. Wojnicki; Interim Exec. Dir. Bldg. Mgmt. C. Allen; Finance Exec. Dir. J. Onzick; KDOT Dir. C. Schoedel and staff T. Rickert; Circuit Clerk T. Barreiro; Co. Development Dir. M. VanKerkhoff; Court Adm. D. Naughton; ITD Exec. Dir. R. Fahnestock & staff B. Peters and K. Thompson; Pub. Health staff K. Snowden and U. Onwuta; Animal Control Adm. B. Youngsteadt; SAO Civil Div. Chief M. Niermann, staff M. Baxter and F. Guzman; OCR Dir. S. Berger; and members of the public.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Madam Chair Pierog asked Finance Director Joe Onzick to lead in the pledge. 4. Approval of Minutes: February 3, 2021

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

5. Public Comment

None

6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)

Dir. Onzick acknowledged the financial reports were attached to the agenda for review. Onzick reviewed and discussed resolutions 2-4 on the consent agenda and gave a detailed explanation for each. Before he began his oral report he stated these resolutions and amendments had been distributed for review to the members of the Board by email. Onzick discussed each resolution individually giving an oral explanation with financial data. Further discussion occurred by the committee. Onzick answered all questions. Onzick stated a motion would need to be made to approve resolutions 2-4 as amended during the consent agenda.

7. Old Business

None

8. New Business

Vice Chair Shepro recommended clarification of the requirement for board members to stand when addressing the committee. Madam Chair stated the intention is applied not figurative.

9. Preliminary County Board Agenda - March 9, 2021

CONSENT AGENDA

County Development

Member Martin reported some procedural concerns and the suggestion by the SAO to table this item for 30 days after the zoning regulations have been established. Martin motioned to table, seconded by Frasz.

1. Ordinance: Rescinding Ordinance No. 19-415 and Permitting Cannabis Business Establishments within the Unincorporated Areas of the County of Kane

RESULT: TABLED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: John Martin, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Cherryl Strathmann,

Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Kenneth C. Shepro

NAYES: Jarett Sanchez

2. Ordinance: An Ordinance Establishing the Big Timber Oaks Special Service Area (Or Special Service Area No. SW-53) 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.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board

MOVER: John Martin, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

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

Executive

1. Resolution: Authorizing Certain Actions Relative To The Tax Agent

Shepro moved forward 1 and 3, seconded by Frasz.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 AM (Items 1 and 3 moved forward)

TO: County Board

MOVER: Kenneth Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

2. Resolution: Expressing Support For The United States Congress FY21 Reconciliation Act Bill

Vice Chair Shepro moved to discuss, seconded by Gumz. Shepro discussed the resolution and the difficulties in getting legislature passed. He reported the reconciliation act bill is a means to fast track legislature but then that legislation becomes subject to rules. Further discussion occurred. Martin acknowledged the bill is political and that it supported county inclusion of funds distributed. Further discussion occurred. Madam Chair Pierog affirmed that lobbying done respectfully and appropriately is effective and necessary.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 A.M. (Item 2 moved forward)

TO: County Board

MOVER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

3. Resolution: Authorizing a Rental Agreement with 501 N. Randall Road, Batavia, LLC for the Establishment of a Mass Vaccination Site

Madam Chair briefly updated the committee in regard to the State's approval and recommendation to have multiple vaccine sites. She confirmed one has been obtained and another may be selected and secured prior to the County Board Meeting. She acknowledged the support of the National Guard and a $1.25M grant received that would be utilized for funding to vaccinate the residents of Kane County.

Finance/Budget

Finance Chair Berman moved items 1, 5-17 and 19-24, seconded by Shepro. 1. Resolution: Authorizing FY20 Budget Adjustment

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 A.M. (Items 1, 5-17 and 19-24)

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

2. Resolution: Authorizing Fiscal Year 2020 Year-End Budget Allocations and Adjustments

Finance Chair Berman moved items 2-4 as amended, seconded by Frasz.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 A.M. (Items 2-4 as Amended)

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

3. Resolution: Authorizing Miscellaneous Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Adjustments 4. Resolution: Authorizing Miscellaneous Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Adjustments

5. Resolution: Authorizing Contract Amendment with the Kane County Coronavirus Relief Fund Consultant

6. Resolution: Authorizing Additional Funding from CARES Act to Support COVID-19 Contact Tracing

7. Resolution: Accepting the 2021 Compeer Financial Grant and Approving an FY21 Budget Adjustment for Growing for Kane Program Activities

8. Resolution: Authorizing FY20 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program and Match Funds Budget Adjustment

9. Resolution: Authorizing Acceptance of FY2021 Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Grant Agreement

10. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services for the Mill Creek SSA

11. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Drug Testing

12. Resolution: Authorizing 2021-2022 Contract Extension for Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Services

13. Resolution: Authorizing Renewal of Contract with Financial Advisor

14. Resolution: Authorizing External Auditor’s Contract Amendment to Include CARES Act Program in Fiscal Year 2020 Audit

15. Resolution: Approving the Second Round of COVID-19 Relief Mini-Grants to 12 Kane County Food Growers

16. Resolution: Authorizing 2021 Intergovernmental Agreement Between Plato Township and the County of Kane for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Services

17. Resolution: Authorizing Health Department Purchase of Mosquito Larvicide 18. Resolution: Authorizing Issuance of RFP for Cost of Service Study

Finance Chair Berman moved as amended, seconded by Sanchez. The amendments for item 18 were provided by Dir. Wollnik.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 A.M. (Item 18)

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

19. Ordinance: Amending the County Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax in the Incorporated Areas of Kane County

20. Ordinance: Amending the County Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax in the Unincorporated Areas of Kane County

21. Resolution: Approval to Hire Replacement for Executive Director of Building Management

22. Resolution: Authorizing Approval of Personnel Hiring for Information Technologies Department

23. Resolution: Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Division of Transportation - Accountant I/II

24. Resolution: Approving January 2021 Claims Paid

Judicial/Public Safety

Judicial/Public Safety Chair Molina moved 1 item, seconded by Tepe.

1. Resolution: Authorizing an Extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Kendall County, Illinois and Kane County, Illinois for the Housing of Detainees

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 A.M. TO: County Board

MOVER: Myrna Molina, Board Member

SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

Transportation

Transportation Chair Frasz moved all 9 items, seconded by Molina.

1. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants

2. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction Engineering for Fabyan Parkway at IL Route 31 and Orchard Road Highway Safety Improvements, Kane County Section No. 18-00493-00-SP

3. Resolution: Approving County of Kane Highway Projects to be Funded by REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds

4. Ordinance: Amending Ordinance No. 17-92, Kane County Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance

5. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Martam Construction Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for Ellithorpe Road Culvert Replacement Project, Kane County Section No. 19-00525-00-DR

6. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with A.C. Pavement Striping Co. of Elgin, Illinois for 2021 Kane County Chip Seal Project, Kane County Section No. 21- 00000-01-GM

7. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of South Roxana, Illinois for 2021 Kane County Asphalt Rejuvenator Project, Kane County Section No. 21-00000-02-GM

8. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Co. of Aurora, Illinois for 2021 Kane County Resurfacing Project, Kane County Section No. 20- 00527-00-RS

9. Resolution: Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Ames Engineering Inc. of Downers Grove, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway Tolling Infrastructure & Signage Improvement, Kane County Section No. 20-00215-26-SP

Member Kious voiced his opposition and the opposition of District 23 in regards to item 9.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/9/21 9:45 A.M. (Items 1-9)

TO: County Board

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: Myrna Molina, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

10. Executive Session (If Needed)

None

11. Committee Reports

Member Wojnicki shared a letter from her constituents in Campton Hills offering thanks and praise tor the County of Kane and the CAAC Committee.

12. Adjournment

RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

AYES: Corinne M. Pierog, 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

This meeting was adjourned at 10:18 AM.

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