Kane County Board met Oct. 12.
Here are 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 9:58 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| Mavis Bates | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 10:09 AM |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Tom Koppie | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| 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 | Present | |
| Monica Silva | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Cherryl Strathmann | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Todd Wallace | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present |
(*Remote)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION (Barbara Wojnicki, District 15)
Kane County Forest Preserve Chief of Planning & Operations, Ken Anderson, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 14, 2021
A. Motion to approve 9/14/2021 Minutes
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Anita Lewis, Board Member AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan AWAY: Ron Ford |
1. Non-Agenda Items
Mr. Alan DeFelice addressed the State’s approach to quarantine and its effect on students and parents and specifically as it related to his son, a senior in high school, who was told to quarantine by a school nurse after being in close contact with someone with Covid-19. Of concern is that neither School District 303 nor the County’s health department are reporting those students who have been or are affected by the quarantine process. He shared the discrepancies of information in the Governor’s executive order No. 91, and last month’s executive order. Mr. DeFelice discussed the lack of notification by the county’s health department regarding his son’s quarantine until Day 6. He shared a number of websites that discussed such information including the State’s Board of Education and asked why the County’s Health Department was not responding and if they do reply, why was it ineffective. He demanded the editors of Kane County Connects reflect in their headlines positive numbers about the (Covid) disease, how many students were quarantined, and create a subcommittee to address the Covid-related issues. He offered his availability.
2. Agenda Items
None.
3. Motion to Place Public Comments on File
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
A. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION
∙ Madam Chair Comments
None.
B. ZONING PETITIONS
PETITION NO. 4581: Francisco Esparza, et ux
Member Sherpo asked for clarification of Item No. 3 -- the required dedication of the right-of-way, wherein Development Chairman Martin explained it was to bring the property into conformance with County standards.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: 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, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
21-10 Health Advisory Committee
Chairwoman Pierog asked for a consensus to approve the appointment of Dr. Salvador Cardenas, Jr., a bi-lingual dentist located in Kane County. Moved by Shepro, second by Martin. Consensus received by voice vote.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
American Rescue Plan Committee Chair Sanchez reported that while he would have liked to have had all the departmental requests put together for the board today, a programming error existed. He was working with the I.T. Department to resolve the matter and would be holding off a couple of days to resolve it.
E. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
CONSENT AGENDA
Madam Chair Pierog asked if anyone would like to remove an item for consideration from the Consent Agenda, Member Martin removed Ordinance No. 21- 417. Member Wojnicki removed Resolution No. 21-438. The Chairwoman entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Ordinance No. 21-417 and Resolution No. 21-438.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
Res. #21 - 419 Authorization for Limited Engagement of Consultant to Meet October 31, 2021 ARPA Reporting Deadlines and Corresponding Budget Adjustment
Res. #21 - 420 Authorizing FY 21 Budget Adjustment for Administrative Expenses of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Res. #21 - 421 Authorizing Contracts for Security Cameras and Building Access Control Systems for the Adult Justice Center and Judicial Center
Res. #21 - 422 Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment for License and Operating Costs of Vaccination Sites and Clinics
Res. #21 - 423 Authorizing FY 21 Budget Adjustment to Support COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Res. #21 - 424 Amending Resolution 21-384 Authorizing Reimbursement of County COVID-19 Related Expenses from American Rescue Plan Fund and Special Reserve and Related Budget Adjustment
Res. #21 - 425 Authorizing Additional Court Improvement Funds as Part of the Child Protection Data Court (CPDC) Grant
Res. #21 - 426 Approving an FY21 Budget Adjustment to the Growing for Kane Fund for a Farmer Field Day & Training Grant
Res. #21 - 427 Authorizing Personnel Hiring for Kane County Emergency Communications
Res. #21 - 428 Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring of Existing Budgeted Positions for all Kane County Departments
Res. #21 - 429 Approving the Kane County Per Diem Rates for Calendar Year 2022
Res. #21 - 430 Authorization of Allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds for Community Mental Health and Social Services Support Grants
Res. #21 - 431 Authorizing a Grant Agreement between the Kane County Sheriff's Office and the BSPE Unit of the Illinois Department of Transportation for Highway Safety Program
Res. #21 - 432 Authorizing Hiring of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program
Res. #21 - 433 Authorization to Enter Into a Contract Extension for Audit Services
Res. #21 - 434 Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Real Estate Brokerage Services Res. #21 - 435 Authorizing Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Snow Plowing Services
Res. #21 - 436 Approving FY22 Operations and Maintenance Agreement for USGS Stream and Rainfall Gages
Res. #21 - 437 Authorizing Capital Projects Adjustments in the Capital Projects Fund for FY21
Res. #21 - 439 Approving a Contract for a Water Management Plan for the Adult Justice Center and Juvenile Justice Center
Res. #21 - 440 Approving August 2021 Claims Paid
Res. #21 - 441 Approving the 2022 Holiday Schedule for Kane County Offices
Res. #21 - 442 Authorizing an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Kane, Kendall and DeKalb County Workforce Development Area
Res. #21 - 443 Approving Disbursement of Township Bridge Program Funds (TBP) to Blackberry Township Road District for Seavey Road over Lake Run Creek, Section No. 12-04101-01-BR
Res. #21 - 444 Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
Res. #21 - 445 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction for Orchard Road at U.S. Route 30 Intersection Improvements, Kane County Section No. 17-00488-00-CH
Res. #21 - 446 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for Purchase and Sale of Wetland Mitigation Credits
Res. #21 - 447 Approving a Phase I Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois for Galligan Road from Freeman Road to Binnie Road, Kane County Section No. 21-00532-00-CH
Res. #21 - 448 Approving Preliminary Just Compensation for Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277- 01-BR, Parcel No. 1N20009
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ord. #21 - 417 Authorizing Extension of the Program Development and Administrative Services Agreement between the County of Kane and the Illinois Energy Conservation Authority NFP (IECA) for the Kane Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) as a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) (not included)
Committee Chair Martin explained that due to the incomplete technical review of the referenced program and as recommended by Development staff and State's Attorney, this item was to be returned to the Development Committee once technical review was completed. No objections were voiced. Board consensus was received and the item was returned to the Development Committee.
| RESULT: SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE Next: 10/19/2021 10:00 AM
TO: County Development Committee |
Finance Director Onzick confirmed that voting on this resolution was placing the budget on public display. However, board members’ voiced concerns about the following:
1) reducing the allocation to KDOT by 5% and considering its effect on new development and increased traffic as the county grows;
2) where will funds come from to reimburse the American Rescue Plan funds?
3) the increase in gas pump prices;
4) how will the $10.5 Million dollars (in reserve) -- needed to balance the budget -- be replaced?
5) the elimination of two-thirds of new positions and the postponement of compensation adjustments; and
6) the need for a long-term plan for the 2023 budget.
Due to the questions being raised, Madam Chair Pierog asked that the Finance Budget Chairman address them at its next Finance Committee meeting. However, Finance Chairman Berman recalled such questions and opportunities were discussed at prior meetings. He believed the board needed to create a revenue stream to address the areas taken out of the reserve.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
Transportation Chairman Frasz provided a brief history regarding the Longmeadow toll bridge, provided a status of the toll equipment installation, and explained that the request before the board was a task based, on-call service to implement the tolling system/services. Once the contract ended, Frasz said KDOT would take over the task and services. A clause to sunset the toll existed in the resolution.
Member Kious voiced his and his constituents’ opposition for the toll.
While he appreciated the toll would end once all bond debt service was fulfilled, he asked to remove language from the resolution. Motion by Kious, second by Sanchez to amend the 4th Whereas paragraph of the resolution to read as follows:
“WHEREAS, in accordance the direction of the County Board and municipal partners, support services and other tolling operations are considered temporary in nature with tolling to be removed from the bridge once all bond debt service has been fulfilled.
However, Frasz explained the importance of keeping the language in so taxpayers would not have to pay for the maintenance in the future, while Kious explained that was exactly why the language should be deleted so that the county’s taxpayers pay for the maintenance; not his constituents.
After a healthy discussion, the Chairwoman called for a roll on the amendment.
Aye: Bates, Kious, Sanchez, Strathmann
Nay: Berman, Brown, Davoust, Ford, Frasz, Gumz, Iqbal, Kenyon, Koppie, Lenert, Lewis, Martin, Molina, Shepro, Silva, Surges, Tepe, Wallace, Wojnicki
Vote on the amendment FAILED. Vote: 4-19
The roll was called on the original motion:
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [19 TO 3]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann ABSENT: Deborah Allan PRESENT: Mavis Bates |
Chairwoman Pierog called for a motion to go into closed session to discuss pending settlement of claims. The board moved into closed session at 11:00 a.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: 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, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro |
Return to Open Session
The board returned to open session at 11:11 A.M.
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
∙ Motion to Approve Settlement Claim
Chairwoman Pierog entertained a motion to approve the Settlement of Claim No. 19WC13659 for $37,462.50.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
Member Gumz announced and sent condolences to Sheriff's Sgt. Nick Wolf and the Kane County Sheriff's Office on the recent passing of retired bloodhound dog Deputy Erin.
1. Adjourn
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member AYES: 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, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSENT: Deborah Allan |
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