Kane County Executive Committee Met April 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Vice-Chair Shepro called the meeting to order at 9:00 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 | Late | 9:25 AM |
| Steve Weber | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair | Present |
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Shepro congratulated all of yesterday’s winners especially Alderman Elect Steve Weber. He requested Board Member Weber to lead in the pledge.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 3, 2021
Member Kious noted a few changes to the minutes he had requested. The recording secretary present acknowledged they were received and would be included. Shepro requested the movers amend their motion to incorporate the changes they concurred.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, 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, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
None
6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)
Dir. Onzick reported the county would receive an estimated amount of $1.95M from the Riverboat in Elgin. He noted this amount was $2.5M less than received last years funding due to the effects of the pandemic. Onzick stated the Cares Act quarterly report is due to the United States Treasury on Monday and he affirmed it would be completed and submitted on time.
7. Old Business
Vice Chair Shepro acknowledged the resolution rescinding cannabis ordinance No. 19-415 permitting cannabis establishments within the unincorporated areas of the County of Kane was tabled last month and is on the agenda this morning under the executive session.
8. New Business
None
9. Preliminary County Board Agenda - April 13, 2021
Vice Chair Shepro pointed out today was Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
CONSENT AGENDA
Administration
The following item was moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) 2021 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck for Kane County Division of Transportation
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 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, Steve Weber NO ANSWER: Mavis Bates ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
The following item was moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution: Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the Kane County Farmland Protection Program
Member Kenyon noted in the beginning this program was very frightening to the farmers but they are currently very happy.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, 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, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
(Change in Agenda requested by Martin)
The following item was moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda with Executive item 2. Development Chair Martin motioned, seconded by Sanchez for item 1 and item 2 from Executive to be moved together onto the County Board consent agenda.
1. Ordinance: Amendment To The Kane County Code, Chapter 25, Zoning Ordinance Regarding Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses In the Unincorporated Areas of Kane
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM (Item 1 County Development and Item 2 Executive)
TO: County Board MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Ron, Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber NAYES: Drew Frasz ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
The following two items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
1. Ordinance: Amending the Kane County Code, Chapter 11. Environmental Management, Article III. Rules of Procedure for New Pollution Control Facility Site Approval Application in Unincorporated Areas of Kane County
2. Resolution: Request Letter of Support for US Army Corp Fox River Connectivity & Habitat Study
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, 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, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
1. Resolution: Authorizing Certain Actions Relative to The Tax Agent
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Clifford Surges, 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, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM (Moved with item 1 from County Development)
TO: County Board off the Consent Agenda MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, 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, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
Co. Dev. staff Tansley briefly discussed the resolution as a requirement from the USDA that would provide the authorization from the County Board to submit the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program 2021 application.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, 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, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
The following items 1-13, 15-17 and 19-25 were moved forward to the Consent Agenda. Item 14 was requested to be placed off consent and Item 18 was tabled.
1. Resolution: Authorizing Creation of Mass Vaccination Fund (Fund 354), Initial Funding, and Provision for Line of Credit
2. Resolution: Authorizing Revision of FY20 Year End Allocation & Budget Adjustment
3. Resolution: Adopting an FY2021 Budget for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
4. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment to Move and Reallocate Budget for Sheriff's Office Capital Equipment
5. Resolution: Approving the Transfer of FY21 Salary Budget From the Sheriff’s Office to the State Attorney’s Office to Fund the Position of Pre-Arrest Division Manager
6. Resolution: Authorizing Creation and Filling of New Accountant/Budget Analyst Position and Related FY21 Budget Adjustment
7. Resolution: Amending the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Fiber Funds
8. Resolution: Amending the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Computer Capital Project Funds
9. Resolution: Amending the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Software Capital Project Funds
10. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Mental Health Unit Positions
11. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Abuse and Neglect and Domestic Violence Unit Positions
12. Resolution: Authorizing Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Adjustments For The State's Attorney's Office's Child Advocacy Center and Domestic Violence Unit
13. Resolution: Authorizing an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Judicial Center Boiler Replacement Units Order
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM Items 1-13, 15-17 and 19-25 were moved to the consent agenda.
TO: County Board MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
Member Kious requested explanation from Dir. Onzick to the language in item 14. Dir. Onzick briefly discussed the resolution and the creation of three permanent funds. He reported the removal of language in regard to the maintenance of the bridge regardless of if it is a toll bridge. Member Kious would not support this resolution therefore moving it off the consent agenda at County Board.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM (Item 14)
TO: County Board off the Consent Agenda MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber NAYES: Chris Kious, Cherryl Strathmann ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
16. Resolution: Approving the Creation of Funds 7700 through 7715 for KDOT Township Accounting
17. Resolution: Approving the Finance Director as an "Authorized Person" to Act in Accordance with the Requirements of the County's Fifth Third Bank Commercial Card Program
18. Resolution: Authorizing Graduated Scale of Required Insurance Coverage
| RESULT: TABLED
(Item 18) MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog, Vern Tepe |
19. Resolution: Authorizing an Agreement for Architect, Engineer and Construction Manager at Risk Services Contract(s)
20. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of 10 Replacement Vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
21. Resolution: Approving the Third Round of COVID-19 Relief Mini-Grants to 7 Kane County Food Growers
22. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Street Sweeping Services for the Mill Creek SSA
23. Resolution: Approving of Personnel Hiring and Replacement, Kane County Division of Transportation - Highway Maintainer
24. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Health Department - Community Health Specialist II: Environmental Health Practitioner
25. Resolution: Approving February 2021 Claims Paid
Human Services
The following two items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution: Amending Employee Policy Handbook
(Member Tepe arrived at 9:25 a.m.) Vice Chair stated human services items 1 and 2 would be removed from the consent agenda for County Board.
2. Resolution: Amending the Personnel Policy Handbook Section “Insurance Benefits”
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Vern Tepe, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog |
The following 3 items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution: Proclaiming April 11-17, 2021 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
2. Resolution: Authorizing Kane County Emergency Communications to Execute Agreements for Motorola Starcom Talk Groups
3. Resolution: Recommendation of Jody Kanikula for Reappointment to the Merit Commission
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Myrna Molina, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Vern Tepe, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog |
The following 12 items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution: Approving a Contract with MG Mechanical Service, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois for Building "B" Steam Heater Replacement for the Kane County Division of Transportation
2. Resolution: Establishing a Public Hearing Date for Consideration of Land Use Assumptions for the Required Kane County Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance Update
3. Resolution: Approving a Software and Implementation Services Contract with Cartegraph Systems LLC of Dubuque, Iowa
4. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for Cartegraph LLC Software & Services
5. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the Fabyan Parkway Multi-Use Path
6. Ordinance: Amending Wireless Communication Facility Agreement Regarding Wireless Telecommunication in County Rights of Way
7. Resolution: Approving an Agreement with S.T.A.T.E. Testing, LLC of East Dundee, Illinois for 2021 On-Call Material Testing Services, Kane County Section No. 21-00371- 03-EG
8. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Path Construction Company of Arlington Heights, Illinois for 2020 Bridge Rehabilitation Structural Services Package #1, Kane County Section No. 19-00523-00-BR
9. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with D. Construction, Inc. of Coal City, Illinois for Harter Road Culvert Replacement Project, Kane County Section No. 19- 00509-00-BR
10. Resolution: Approving an Agreement and Appropriation with AT&T for Utility Relocation for Harmony Road Culvert Replacement Project, Kane County Section No. 20-00437-01-BR
11. Resolution: Authorizing Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Intersection of Orchard Road at U.S. Route 30, Kane County Section No. 17-00488-00-CH (3 Parcels)
12. Resolution: Approving Conveyance of Excess Right of Way, Orchard Road at US Route 30 Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 17-00488-00-CH, Parcel No. 1NL0004
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLL CALL VOTE {UNANIMOUS} Next: 4/13/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Kenneth Shepro, Vern Tepe, Clifford Surges, Clint Hull, Steve Weber |
None
11. Committee Reports
Legislative Committee Chair Gumz thanked the Board for restoring the availability of the cannabis act. Sanchez confirmed the related funds would begin next month. Member Frasz discussed allowing the re-opening of County offices now that employees have vaccine access ability. Public Health Chair Sanchez gave a brief report and acknowledged the opening of another mass vaccine site today in Elgin it is jointly shared between Kane and Cook counties. He noted a third site would open soon in Carpentersville. Member Ford commended the VA Commission and their extra ordinary efforts making the vaccines available for our veterans. Vice Chair Shepro confirmed on April 12, 2021 vaccines will be open for everyone over 16 years of age. Energy and Environmental Chair Bates briefly discussed an upcoming event installing solar panels that would support the judicial campus. This project when completed would save the county an estimated $150K a year. Member Frasz requested Bates hold off till the land planners begin redoing the master plan for that campus so it could be included. The committee acknowledged the Multi Use Facility (MUF) dedication scheduled on 4/30/2021. The committee concurred on the success of the MUF project.
12. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, 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 |
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