Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Committee Met April 15.
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 | Absent | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Absent |
2. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez |
None
4. Monthly Financial Reports
The judiciary financial reports were attached to the agenda for review and are on file. No oral report. 5. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
Dir. Guthrie reported the KaneComm staff are being recognized and honored this week for National Telecommicator’s Week. She noted the staff is enjoying different events daily. She reported the installation of new radio consoles and acknowledged next month new furniture with a new lay out would be installed at no additional cost to Kanecomm. She reported the consoles were funded with the remaining NTSB revenue. Guthrie called the committee’s attention to the March call increase when compared to last year and reported this was due to covid 19. Further discussion occurred and committee members recognized the staff at KaneComm.
6. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
The sheriff’s reports were attached to the agenda and are on file. Undersheriff Gengler gave a brief oral report.
7. State's Attorney (J. Mosser)
SA Mosser apologized to the committee for arriving late. She acknowledged the state's attorney's monthly reports were attached to the agenda for review and are on file. SA Mosser echoed what PD Conant reported as they partner together getting cases moving and closed. She briefly addressed the committee extending her gratitude and the gratitude of her staff for authorizing the resolutions that would enable staff growth and new divisions to support their office and Kane County. Member Lenert thanked Mosser for working with the County during tight financial times. Member Davoust reported the need for continued discussions creating a neutral exchange site to support and protect children. Mosser concurred and acknowledged the well fare advantages to protecting children from their parent’s issues and altercations. She noted she would be more than willing to join in these discussions.
8. Public Defender (R. Conant)
A. Monthly Report
PD Conant thanked the sheriff’s office for enabling the public defender’s staff to be almost completely vaccinated. She reported caseloads are showing movement due to the judges getting cases ready and set for trial. She also acknowledged their partnership with the state’s attorney’s office providing and approving offers.
B. Resolution: Authorizing Establishment of Public Defender's Office Abuse and Neglect Attorney Position
PD Conant briefly discussed the resolution and reported a 76% increase in abuse and neglect cases from 2018-2020. She stated currently there is only 1 attorney designated for the abuse and neglect court room. She noted these cases can involve multiple children and require lots of documentation to review. She affirmed adding an additional attorney would benefit the department and the county. Member Sanchez questioned the funding now and in the future. Conant reported Dir. Onzick’s recommendation was to fund using the reserves. She also reported efforts to partner with the state’s attorney’s office obtaining funding by other sources. Member Lenert briefly discussed funding options using the additional rescue funds the county received. Chair Molina acknowledged these discussions would continue.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/28/2021 9:00 AM TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez |
Judiciary staff O’Brien acknowledged the reports were attached to the agenda for review. She noted the absence of Judge Hull and requested any questions.
10. Court Services Administration (L. Aust)
A. Monthly Report
Dir. Aust reported would be no resolutions or oral report today.
B. Presentation About Problem Solving Courts and Probation Officers
Dir. Aust introduced Emily Salor, Director of Probation Services for Kane County to discuss the problem solving courts. Salor reported the county has three certified problem solving courts. These Certifications are required by the Illinois Supreme Court. She noted the applicants for these programs must want to be involved and must be a resident of Kane County. She discussed the team base approach used that separate it from regular probation courts and how that teamwork produced a unique program. Salor reviewed awarded grants totaling $500K for this high risk and need population.
Salor discussed how mental health issues do not automatically make an individual high risk and they require alternative treatment methods. She reviewed other requirements for these programs and acknowledged the Diagnostic Center evaluates all participants for mental health issues. She commended the entire probation team and the extraordinary work they do. She noted the crisis management team works everyday throughout the year and they are very dedicated.
Salor reported 80 percent of the drug court population needs inpatient treatment and discussed the importance of transitioning this population to halfway houses to assist these individuals obtaining skills and promoted successful adjustment back to their lives. She acknowledged community outreach efforts. Salor affirmed not all successes end in graduation and discussed other milestones for these individuals. Further discussion occurred and committee members commended the success and importance of these programs. Dir. Aust noted treating substance abuse can and does eliminate criminal activity.
11. Circuit Clerk (T. Barreiro)
A. Monthly Report for March
Circuit Clerk Barreiro acknowledged the CIC monthly reports were attached to the agenda for review. Barreiro gave a brief oral report. She discussed the implementation of a new ECO system and commended the efforts of the information technology department and Tyler making all systems work for all the judicial partners. She stated this was cumbersome.
Barreiro briefly discussed the ordinance and requested approval.
B. Ordinance: Confirming Establishment of Judicial Facilities Fee
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/28/2021 9:00 AM TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez |
Dir. Aust reported Supt. Davis would not be attending the committee meetings moving forward. The Juvenile Justice Center reports were included for review and are on file.
13. Merit Commission
Vice Chair Zies reported the first testing for correction officers took place at Mooseheart yesterday with 30 applicants half of those applicants passed. He acknowledged dates for additional testing in May and July for correction and patrol officers. He reported the Merit Commission reports were attached to the agenda and are on file.
14. Coroner (R. Russell)
The coroner’s reports were attached to the agenda and are on file. No oral report. 15. New Business
None
16. Place Written Reports on File
| RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez |
None
18. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez |
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