Kane County Board met April 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Adjourned Meeting of the Kane County Board was held at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134.
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:45 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mavis Bates | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Tom Koppie | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | 9:55 AM |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Anita Lewis | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| John Martin | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Myrna Molina | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Monica Silva | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Cherryl Strathmann | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Steve Weber | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present |
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION (C. Surges, District 21)
Chairwoman Pierog expressed her appreciation to the board for being able to serve and for being able to share knowledge. Member Surges led in the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and said the prayer.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 9, 2021, March 24, 2021
A. Approval of March 9, 2021 and March 24, 2021 Minutes
(Koppie arrives 9:55 a.m.)
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert |
Mr. Chauncy Kirkland, spoke on the cannabis ordinance that was adopted below and believed it would be fair to businesses to keep the 90-day window. He inquired about the meeting that would discuss the distribution of the tax dollars collected from such sales and asked whether the County had programs that would give land to individuals who are trying to get into the farming business. Madam Chair suggested that Mr. Kirkland attend the Agriculture Committee meeting on April 22nd or call her office and she would direct him to the appropriate department chair.
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION
∙ Madam Chair Updates
Madam Chair discussed the following: 1) the 20-year celebration of Kane County's Farmland Preservation Program; 2) announced it was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and commended first responders; 3) announced that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been pulled from the public and the County’s health department is rescheduling individuals to receive the Pfizer vaccine; and 4) the reapportionment process was underway with two special board meetings scheduled this month to discuss board member compensation, reducing/ increasing county districts, and the census data that is to be used. Continuing, Madam Chair announced the County’s Multi-Purpose Center will open on April 30th. Members were asked to attend. House Bill 2415 (cannabis tax bill) was signed by the governor on 4/2/2021 and the County’s revenue should start arriving in May. She would like to ask the board (via Finance Committee) to discuss how those funds should be distributed. Lastly, congratulations went to Member Steve Weber for his recent win to the St. Charles City Council.
B. ZONING PETITIONS
None.
C. APPOINTMENTS
∙ Reapportionment Task Force
1. Motion to approve Reapportionment Task Force
Chairwoman Pierog explained the Reapportionment Task Force group was chosen with good representation from throughout the county. Racial parity, ethnic parity, and individuals with a variety of professional experiences would be represented. Vice Chair Shepro stated Jeff Meyer will be the chosen Republican party leader for the task force.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
Members Kious and Frasz reminded the board that the opening of the Multi-use Facility takes place April 30th.
E. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
Madam Chair asked if there were items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Member Berman removed Resolution No. 21-188. Member Wojnicki removed Resolution No. 21- 182. Member Sanchez removed Resolution No. 21-208. Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve the Consent agenda with the exception of Nos. 21-188, 21-182 and 21-208.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
Ord. #21 - 183 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
Res. #21 - 184 Request Letter of Support for US Army Corp Fox River Connectivity & Habitat Study
Res. #21 - 185 Authorizing Certain Actions Relative To The Tax Agent
Res. #21 - 186 Approving Kane County's Application to the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program 2021
Res. #21 - 187 Authorizing Revision of FY20 Year End Allocation & Budget Adjustment
Res. #21 - 189 Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment to Move and Reallocate Budget for Sheriff's Office Capital Equipment
Res. #21 - 190 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
Res. #21 - 191 Authorizing Creation and Filling of New Accountant/Budget Analyst Position and Related FY21 Budget Adjustment
Res. #21 - 192 Amending the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Fiber Funds
Res. #21 - 193 Amending the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Computer Capital Project Funds
Res. #21 - 194 Amending the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Software Capital Project Funds
Res. #21 - 195 Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Mental Health Unit Positions
Res. #21 - 196 Authorizing Establishment of State's Attorney's Office Abuse and Neglect and Domestic Violence Unit Positions
Res. #21 - 197 Authorizing Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Adjustments For The State's Attorney's Office's Child Advocacy Center and Domestic Violence Unit
Res. #21 - 198 Authorizing an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Judicial Center Boiler Replacement Units Order
Res. #21 - 199 Authorizing Creation of American Rescue Plan Fund (Fund 355) and Acceptance of Grant and Initial Budget
Res. #21 - 200 Approving the Creation of Funds 7700 through 7715 for KDOT Township Accounting
Res. #21 - 201 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
Res. #21 - 202 Authorizing an Agreement for Architect, Engineer and Construction Manager at Risk Services Contract(s)
Res. #21 - 203 Approving the Purchase of 10 Replacement Vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
Res. #21 - 204 Authorizing a Contract for Street Sweeping Services for the Mill Creek SSA
Res. #21 - 205 Approving the Third Round of COVID-19 Relief Mini-Grants to 7 Kane County Food Growers
Res. #21 - 206 Approving of Personnel Hiring and Replacement, Kane County Division of Transportation - Highway Maintainer
Res. #21 - 207 Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Health Department - Community Health Specialist II: Environmental Health Practitioner
Res. #21 - 209 Proclaiming April 11-17, 2021 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Res. #21 - 210 Authorizing Kane County Emergency Communications to Execute Agreements for Motorola Starcom Talk Groups
Res. #21 - 211 Recommendation of Jody Kanikula for Reappointment to the Merit Commission
Res. #21 - 212 Approving a Contract with MG Mechanical Service, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois for Building "B" Steam Heater Replacement for the Kane County Division of Transportation
Res. #21 - 213 Establishing a Public Hearing Date for Consideration of Land Use Assumptions for the Required Kane County Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance Update
Res. #21 - 214 Approving a Software and Implementation Services Contract with Cartegraph Systems LLC of Dubuque, Iowa
Res. #21 - 215 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for Cartegraph LLC Software & Services
Res. #21 - 216 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the Fabyan Parkway Multi-Use Path
Ord. #21 - 217 Amending Wireless Communication Facility Agreement Regarding Wireless Telecommunication in County Rights of Way
Res. #21 - 218 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
Res. #21 - 219 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
Res. #21 - 220 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
Res. #21 - 221 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
Res. #21 - 222 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)
Res. #21 - 223 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
Res. #21 - 182 Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the Kane County Farmland Protection Program
Members Wojnicki and Kenyon discussed the initial beginnings of the County’s Farmland Protection program and explained how the federal program worked so that the county’s farmland is protected and the land can continue to be farmed. Per Kenyon, the program was saving the land for future generations with matching funds from the federal government. Member Shepro recognized Member Wojnicki as the Chair of the Farmland Protection program for many years, Member Kenyon as a consistent supporter of the program, and Development staff Janice Hill.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
Per a question from Member Surges, Finance Director Onzick clarified that the resolution creates the fund in which any revenues that will be allocated to the program can be deposited. It acts as a place to start collecting the expenditures that have been incurred and provides initial funding out of savings from the payroll reimbursements from the CARES Act. It also establishes a provision for a line of credit if expenditures were to exceed the amount of initial funding. Onzick expects the county will be incurring expenses before it receives the funding. Explanation followed.
The Chairwoman explained that $500,000 will be allocated to the fund but $430,000 (TAF funding as requested by the health department) is for employee wages and for the operations of the facility. Rent and supplies still have to be provided. Chair Pierog supported the resolution on the floor but felt any expenditures outside of that would need the board’s input/approval.
Member Lenert understood the $400,000 was for temporary increases in payroll for the health department at a rate between 10% and 15%. He believed a full explanation of those raises was in order and recalled it was originally agreed upon as a temporary increase, and “temporary” needed to be defined better. Mr. Snowden agreed it was a temporary adjustment in pay, similar to the increase from last July. Details followed. The chairwoman recommended passing the resolution but holding onto the pay raises until the board and Finance Committee have a chance to review them.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 1]
MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Tom Koppie |
Member Sanchez asked Director Onzick about the Fifth Third Bank transactions and what was behind the May 3, 2021 payments. Finance Director Onzick explained they were the credit cards/purchasing cards issued by the bank and were used within the county departments. He offered to provide Sanchez with the vendor information. However, Auditor Wegman said she could provide a print-out of the vendors and the purchases made.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [20 TO 3]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber NAYS: Drew Frasz, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki |
| AWAY: Mark Davoust |
Due to the ordinance being originally tabled, there was a 90-day hiatus in contemplation of the zoning ordinance coming in later. To comply with administrative requirements of the state, Member Martin pointed out that the 90-day wording should be deleted effective immediately.
Member Martin made a motion to revise Ordinance No. 21-225 by deleting the 90-day wording and inserting language that states the ordinance is “effective immediately upon the passage of this Ordinance.” Second by Sanchez. Roll call: Aye: Allan, Bates, Berman, Brown, Davoust, Ford, Frasz, Gumz, Iqbal, Kenyon, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Martin, Molina, Sanchez, Shepro, Silva, Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Weber
Nay: Koppie, Wojnicki
Amendment to Ordinance No. 21-225 PASSED.
Shepro shared some of the procedural aspects regarding the ordinance and, at the same time, expressed his concerns that the entire board was taking action that affects one specific district despite the perceived views of the residents of the area. He had hoped the residents of the unincorporated area had had an opportunity to speak on the matter. Various members shared their opinions for or against the ordinance. Member Martin asked that board members be cautious about their viewpoints and to consider the County as a whole. Madam Chair shared a story about pain reduction and the use of a product that is naturally-based, highly controlled by the state, and reduces the use of opioids on the street. Other comments followed.
The Chairwoman called for the roll on Resolution No. 21-225, as amended:
| RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [19 TO 3]
MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber NAYS: Drew Frasz, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro |
Madam Chair shared a story about a constituent regarding the Rental
Assistance program.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
Member Kious voiced his opposition for the resolution, commenting that while it was a creation of a fund for the Longmeadow bridge, it was also a sunset item that the board would need to remove as soon as possible.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [20 TO 4]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Mavis Bates, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
Chairwoman Pierog called for a motion to go into closed session to discuss employment matters, discipline issues, performance of specific employees and pending litigation update. The board moved into closed session at 11:16 a.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
Board return to open session at 11:50 a.m. and the roll was called. All members were present except for Member Ford.
Madam Chair reminded the board of the upcoming Special County Board meetings regarding reapportionment: April 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. and April 27, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Maps (2000 & 2010 and current map) were available to view in the County Board office.
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cherryl Strathmann, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Steve Weber, Barbara Wojnicki |
Madam Chair called for a motion to adjourn.
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