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Kane County Executive Committee met Aug. 4

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Kane County Executive Committee met Aug. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.

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

Mark Davoust

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Ron Ford

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Drew Frasz

Kane County

Board Member

Absent

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

Absent

Vern Tepe

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Kenneth C. Shepro

Kane County

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

Present

Also present: Co. Bd. Member Allan, Brown, Koppie, Silva, Wallace; Bldg. Mgmt. staff Smith; Finance Exec. Dir. Onzick; KDOT staff Rickert; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Peters; Interim HR Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; Auditor Wegman; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff; State’s Attorney Mosser & staff Niermann, Brady; Public Health Interim Dir. Fosser & staff Barrett, Bloom, Snowden; members of the press and public.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Madam Chair Pierog asked Finance Dir. Onzick lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Approval of Minutes: July 7, 2021

Approved as amended, to remove Steve Weber from the attendance.

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member

SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

5. Public Comment

None.

6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)

A. June Executive Committee Financial Reports

Finance Dir. Onzick discussed the June Financial report. He reported on the collection of the Cannabis Tax, which was at a 2.5% rate until July 1, 2021 when it was raised to 3.75%. He noted that Kane County will receive the first collection of the Sales Tax from cannabis this month. Onzick stated that the Cannabis Tax will be received combined with all other Sales Tax revenue. He announced that in the month of July the Sales Tax revenue has recovered from the pandemic impact. Onzick reported that the $92.9M of Coronavirus Relief Fund has been expended by Kane County. He discussed a remaining sum of $110K from interest earned, which will cover any remaining administrative expenses or unreimbursed Covid related expenses. Onzick revealed that there has been approx. $1M of additional Covid related expenses that were incurred in FY21. He talked about funding options that could provide reimbursement to the County. Onzick answered questions from the committee.

7. Old Business

None.

8. New Business

None.

9. Preliminary County Board Agenda:

CONSENT AGENDA

American Rescue Plan

The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Authorizing Creation of Fund 356 for Recoupment of Lost Revenue under the American Rescue Plan Act, FY21 Budget Adjustment and Related Transfer

Member Sanchez explained that the resolution for the creation of Fund 356, which would acquire money that is accepted from the revenue loss component of the American Rescue Plan Act. Sanchez explained the benefits of the 4.1% over the 2% option. He stated that the funding will be used to help the members of the community and that the percentage can be changed each year.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 8/10//2021 9:45 AM To: County Board

MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, County Vice-Chair

AYES: Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

NAYS: Mavis Bates, Michelle Gumz

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

Executive

The following three items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Authorizing a Professional Healthcare Services Agreement between the County of Kane and the Kane County Child Advocacy Center and the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

ASA Brady explained that the resolution is a re-execution of an agreement to allow the University of Illinois to provide medical professionals to conduct specialized forensic exams for the Kane County Child Advocacy Center.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE (UNANIMOUS) Next: 8/10/2021 9:45 AM

To: County Board

MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member

SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

2. Resolution: Amending the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE (UNANIMOUS) Next: 8/10/2021 9:45 AM

To: County Board

MOVER: John Martin, Board Member

SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

3. Resolution: Authorizing Execution and Filing of Unit Clarification Petition for

Maintenance and Janitor Workers at the Kane County Adult Justice Center

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE (UNANIMOUS) Next: 8/10/2021 9:45 AM

To: County Board

MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member

SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

Finance

The following 26 items moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Authorizing a Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Adjustment For the Purchase of Apricot Software From SHI International Through a Joint Purchasing Agreement

2. Resolution: Authorizing Emergency Affidavit for JJC Fence Repair

3. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment to Align with Actual CARES Act Reimbursements

4. Resolution: Authorization to Enter Into Contract for Cost of Service Study and Related FY21 Budget Adjustment

5. Resolution: Authorizing Payment of Additional Workers Compensation Premium Expense for Fiscal Year 2020

6. Resolution: Authorizing New Financial Analyst Position and Related FY21 Budget Adjustment

7. Resolution: Approving FY21 Budget Adjustment for Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Assignment to the Kane County Treasurer's Office

8. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment for Retro Active Increase

9. Resolution: Authorizing a Second Judicial IT Position For the 16th Judicial Circuit and Authorizing Corresponding Budget Adjustment

10. Resolution: Approving Budget Adjustment for Second Courtroom

11. Resolution: Approving Contractor for Second Courtroom Buildout at Kane County Juvenile Justice Center

12. Resolution: Authorization of Line of Credit From General Fund to Drug Prosecution Fund (FUND 221) to Bridge Gap Between Expenditures and Reimbursements

13. Resolution: Authorizing an Amendment to Resolution 21-202 and Agreement for Architect, Engineer and Construction Manager at Risk Services Contract(s)

14. Resolution: Authorizing Contracts for Low Voltage Data Cabling and Structured Network Cable Engineering Services

15. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Refuse Removal and Recycling Services for Kane County Government, Division of Transportation, Kane County Sheriff, Animal Control and Kane County Forest Preserve

16. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering Services

17. Resolution: Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications for FY22 Immunization Coverage Levels Grant Program

18. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Mill Creek SSA Native Prairie Maintenance Services

19. Resolution: Authorizing the County to contract for 12 months with Humana Inc. to Provide the 2022 Healthcare Continuation Coverage for Medicare Eligible Retired and Disabled Employees and Surviving Spouses

20. Resolution: Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of the Sun Life Insurance Policy to include Optional Death Benefit Coverage Pursuant to the Kane County Insurance Benefits Policy

21. Resolution: Authorizing Replacement of Half-Time Payroll Clerk with Full-Time Payroll Clerk

22. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Department of Human Resource Management

23. Resolution: Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring, Building Management - Capital Projects Director

24. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Health Department - Community Health Specialist II: Environmental Health Practitioner

25. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Finance Department - Assistant Director of Purchasing

26. Resolution: Approving June 2021 Claims Paid

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE (UNANIMOUS) Next: 8/10/2021 9:45 AM

To: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

Judicial/Public Safety

The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kane County and the Village of Wayne

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 8/10/2021 9:45 AM

To: County Board

MOVER: Myrna Molina, Board Member

SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe

ABSTAIN: Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

Riverboat

The following item moved forward to the County Board Consent Agenda:

1. Resolution: Authorizing Grand Victoria Riverboat Funding for Internal Projects for FY2022 (as amended)

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE (UNANIMOUS) Next: 8/10/2021 9:45 AM

To: County Board

MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member

SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

10. Executive Session (If Needed)

Shepro motioned to move into Executive Session for the purpose of considering personnel matters relating to specific employees including all of the items set forth in the Open Meetings Act under that exception. Berman seconded. The Committee moved into Executive Session at 9:44 a.m.

RESULT: APPROVED WITH ROLLCALL VOTE (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, County Vice-Chair

SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

Return to Open Session

The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:41 a.m. on a motion made by Shepro, seconded by Bates.

11. Committee Reports

Shepro requested unanimous consent to place the committee reports on file.

12. Adjournment

RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Clifford Surges

This meeting was adjourned at 10:43 AM.

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