Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met June 10.
Here are 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 | Late | 9:02 AM |
| David Brown | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 9:02 AM |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 9:03 AM |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Brown, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Mark Davoust, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez |
None
4. Monthly Financial Reports
The judiciary financial reports were attached to the agenda and are on file.
5. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
Dir. Guthrie acknowledged a very exciting May. She reported from a visual presentation showcasing the current projects. She acknowledged KaneComm’s new furniture had arrived and Starcomm had gone live on June 1st. She briefly discussed the work stations and how tedious the renovation had been all transpiring while still operating live. The project included 2 additional pods and enabled social distancing. Guthrie reported the old stations would be utilized in the Emergency Management Radio Room. Guthrie reported 1 new recently trained tele communicator had started and noted she would continue to focus on hiring.
B. Resolution: Plato Radio Tower Communication Link
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/23/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Bill Lenert |
A. Monthly Report
Sheriff Hain acknowledged the sheriff’s office reports were attached to the agenda and are on file. He briefly discussed the deputy details provided by the Sheriff’s Office to cover various events and noted there would be an enhanced hourly rate of from $50 to $60 bringing it up to date. He reported two recent presentations presented to the Administration Committee.
Sheriff Hain requested discussion on the Village of Wayne IGA under Old Business. He continued and noted effective July 1, 2021 operation would end on the overnight shift for the Wayne Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office would cover from 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. County Vice Chair Shepro inquired about the related IGA. Hain noted the IGA would be identical with no changes. Shepro questioned if this had been voted on and authorized by the Village of Wayne Board. Wayne Police Chief Naydenoff confirmed no Village Board discussion had taken place. Naydenoff concurred with Hain there had been no changes to the IGA. He reported recent police force departures had left a void in the force they had been unable to fill. Chief Naydenoff acknowledged that historically public safety institutions have helped each other. He noted Wayne would follow up on the calls to alleviate any stress to the Sheriff’s Office. Chair Molina acknowledged this was brought back to the JPS Committee for discussion and understanding before returning to the Executive Committee. SA Mosser concurred. A motion was made by Gumz, seconded by Sanchez to move the related resolution back to the Executive Committee. Further discussion ensued.
B. Resolution: Approving Purchase of Tactical Vests for the Kane County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team
Sheriff Hain briefly discussed the resolution and requested the approval for the purchase of 11 tactical vests. He added these would replace the current expired vests.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/23/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: David Brown, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Vice Chair AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Bill Lenert |
Dir. Allen reported the research for the Access Control of Building A would be put off until the County completed the Master Plan. Chair Molina reported the need to authorize continued security at the cost of $90 hourly till at least the end of the year. Sheriff Hain acknowledged he would support a private company and added he is just reacting to a request. Further discussion ensued.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/23/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: David Brown, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Bill Lenert |
State’s Atty. Mosser acknowledged the states attorney’s office’s reports were attached to the agenda for review. She reported the in process budget work for FY22 and noted staff changes because of low compensation and better opportunities. Mosser reported the state’s attorney’s office continued to move cases in an attempt to empty the jail.
8. Public Defender (R. Conant)
Public Defender Conant acknowledged the reports were attached to the agenda for review. She reported current case numbers are comparable to 2019 and noted progress moving cases. Conant acknowledged the continuance of in house educational opportunities for attorneys enabling them to receive credits.
9. Judiciary & Courts (Hull/D. Naughton)
A. Monthly Report
Judge Hull reported his annual review of the Public Defender’s Office had received positive feedback. He noted his discussions with other judges and public defender’s staff were complimentary of the job Ms. Conant is doing. He commended Conant himself for a job well done. He reported there was currently one jury trial room being utilized that allowed social distancing and acknowledged more would open soon as restrictions lessened.
B. Resolution: Authorizing an Interpreter Coordinator Position and an Interpreter Coordinator Assistant Position for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Chief Judge Hull introduced Judge Sandra Parga to discuss the interpreter policy and give a brief historical account of the Court’s language access services. Parga reported the Courts could successfully provide better interpreter services independently at a reduced cost. It was noted that interpreter services is a statutory requirement that is reimbursable by the State. Hull concurred that the County can provide these services cheaper than a contractor. Judiciary staff Naughton noted the resolution would wound up not costing the County anything due to the State’s reimbursement for these required services. Molina acknowledged this service promoted justice.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/23/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: David Brown, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, ABSENT: Bill Lenert |
A. Monthly Report
Dir. Aust reported Court Services was under budgeted at an estimated 4% and noted it is due to staff shortages. She acknowledged ongoing recruiting and hiring efforts and added the youth counselors are currently working without a contract. Aust reported negotiations are in progress and hoped the contract would be ratified soon.
B. JJC Monthly Report
The JJC Monthly Report was attached to the agenda for review.
C. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Psychiatric Services for the Juvenile Justice Center
Dir. Aust reported this resolution would authorize a three year contract with a mutual option for two additional years with Family Counseling Services for psychiatric services at the Juvenile Justice Center. She added this is a good working relationship and well budgeted. Aust noted that after 3 years more negotiating may be required and was confident that if they remained in the area they would continue their services.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/23/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez Kenneth C. Shepro |
The Circuit Clerk’s reports were attached to the agenda for review. Circuit Clerk Barreiro reported staff shortages and acknowledged the increase in hourly rate for deputy clerks to $15. She added this increase was budgeted and funding costs were an estimated $90K. She discussed current computer upgrades and noted these upgrades had gone smoothly with a few glitches. Barreiro reported the Circuit Clerk’s revenue is down an estimated $1M compared to FY19. She informed the Committee of two upgrades recently approved for the circuit clerk’s office consisting of new carpeting and a new awning. Barreiro reported there would need to be budgeted allowances for additional employees included in the FY22 budget to support the new criminal justice reform bill. Further discussion ensued regarding the hiring process.
12. Merit Commission
The Merit Commission reports were attached to the agenda for review. No oral report. 13. Coroner (R. Russell)
The coroner’s reports are attached to the agenda for review. Coroner Russell reported a decrease in deaths. He acknowledged things are going well for the department at the new Multi Use Facility. Member Brown inquired how the coroner’s office defines suicide and overdose. Coroner Russell gave a brief reply acknowledging sometimes its possible if there were telling signs that supported the reporting.
14. New Business
Chair Molina requested Committee feedback in regard to the financial costs from the new crime bill. Judge Hull discussed forecasted costs and suggested a fall reporting. Further discussion ensued regarding the trailer bills and possible adjustments. Sheriff Hain agreed waiting for fall to complete the analysis was recommended. Member Shepro suggested a reporting now for a startup point and continued reporting in coming month’s meetings.
15. Place Written Reports on File
Committee Chairperson Molina received a unanimous consent to place the reports on file from the Committee.
| RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro |
None
17. Adjournment
| RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Brown, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member AYES: Myrna Molina, Mark Davoust, David Brown, Michelle Gumz, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth Shepro |
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