Kane County Finance and Budget Committee met Oct. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Berman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| John Martin | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Present | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair | Present |
2. Minutes Approval: September 29, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chair SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
None.
4. Treasurer's Report (M. Kilbourne)
A. Monthly Report
Treasurer Kilbourne stated that the report was attached to the agenda packet. He highlighted an increase to the investment accounts. He explained that the U.S Secretary Treasurer Yellen indicated that the inflation rate will increase into 2022. Kilbourne stated with investment decisions will be based on that information. He noted that the elevator in Building A of the Government Center has been out of service and that if people were unable to use the stairs staff would be available to go to the lobby. Kilbourne reported that the tax sale will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021. He noted that Friday, October 29, 2021 would be the last day to pay taxes before the sale. He announced that 99.24% of the taxes due were collected. Kilbourne answered several questions from the Committee regarding the inflation expectation and the tax sale.
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Minutes Finance and Budget Committee October 27, 2021
5. Finance Director's Report (J. Onzick)
A. Monthly Report
Finance Dir. Onzick reviewed highlights of the monthly report. He discussed the variances compared to the YTD expectations. He noted that some departments within the Special Revenue Fund had exceeded their annual budget, which will incur budget adjustments at the end of the fiscal year. Onzick spoke positively on the shared revenue from the State due to conservative budgeting. He announced an increase in revenue of $6.3M from last year and compared to the budget there was an increase of $7.9M. Onzick stated that the Sales Tax revenue was significantly higher due to the improvement in the economy as well as the Cannabis Sales Tax. He spoke on the Health Insurance Fund Monitoring, stating that $2.8M more had been collected than expensed. Onzick noted the cash balance was $8.8M with a goal of $9M. He summarized the ARP funding, stating that $41.3M remained. He listed several expenditures from the ARP fund. He reported the balance of the Special Reserve Fund at $6.7M from the Covid-19 payroll reimbursement, which has been included into the FY22 draft budget. Onzick stated that funding for both the JJC buildout and the bi-annual election were built into the FY22 Budget. He detailed the Contingency Fund, Capital Fund, Information Technology, and the Multi-Use Facility funding. Onzick discussed the bond refund. He noted that closing for the bond refinancing was scheduled on October 28, 2021. The total net interest savings will be $415K with an interest rate of .43%. He discussed the progress of the Cost of Service study and will share the results when they become available. Onzick announced that the FY22 budget has been placed on public display before the deadline of October 25, 2021. He noted that an amendment will be proposed to correct the State’s Attorney’s Office budget. Onzick detailed the purchasing report noting the total savings of $247K in September and $633K savings for the year. He stated that a large budget presentation has been compiled for the Committee to review. Onzick answered questions from the Committee. Member Lenert showed much support to Onzick and the work performed with the budget. Chair Berman and Madam Chairman Pierog thanked all department heads for working together to balance the budget. Tepe voiced several concerns with the FY22 budget. He stated that there has been no increase in property taxes over the past ten years, which left Kane County with a $16M gap in funding. Tepe stated that it is the duty of the Board to make sure that the County is properly financed. He spoke on a 1.4% increase and the effect that it would have on the budget. Tepe discussed a shortfall in pay rate to employees that could be relieved with a tax increase. He listed several departments that work together to help Kane County provide value to taxpayers and improve people’s lives. Tepe requested to include a property tax increase into the FY22 budget. Madam Chairman Pierog spoke on the possibility of raising taxes in the future. She discussed areas that need to be re-evaluated, such as salaries and improvement issues. Pierog requested a financial projection in order to collect from potential funding sources. Surges discussed revenue vs. expenditure, which were not balanced. He showed disdain for raising the gas tax. Much discussion ensued.
B. FY22 Budget
1. Ordinance: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Appropriations
Fin. Dir. Onzick explained that this Ordinance will adopt the draft budget. He proposed an amendment to incorporate an adjustment to the State’s Attorney’s salaries and wages, which were overstated in error by $246,666. Onzick stated that the amount will be moved to the contingency line item. The Committee agreed to amend the Ordinance by unanimous consent. Shepro detailed the amendment.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [6 TO 0 TO 1] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges ABSTAIN: Vern Tepe |
Fin. Dir. Onzick stated that this item was drafted as an amendment to the financial policy to address budgetary concerns. He explained that budgetary savings are created by vacancies and used to compensate the remaining employees, who have to perform additional duties because of the vacancy. Onzick stated that if a vacancy were to be filled with a lower pay rate, then the additional money would be used to reallocate the budget. He introduced this as a draft policy and requested feedback. Tepe requested that this item go through the Human Services Committee. Shepro motioned to refer to the Human Services Committee, Tepe seconded. Approved by voice vote.
| RESULT: SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE BY VOICE VOTE Next: 11/10/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Human Services Committee MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
A. Monthly Report
Auditor staff Jenkins stated that the report was included in the agenda packet. No report was given.
7. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment and Transfer from the Tax Sale & Error Fund to the General Fund
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: John Martin, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
C. Resolution: Authorizing the State Justice Institute Grant
D. Resolution: Authorizing the Child Protection Data Court Grant
E. Resolution: Establishing Special Revenue Fund 414, Adopting a Budget for the HOME-ARP Program, and Adding Fund 414 to an Existing Line of Credit
F. Resolution: Adopting a Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Program, Adding Fund 412 to an Existing Line of Credit, and Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with IHDA
G. Resolution: Approving Two-Year Third Party Claims Administration Services Agreement with Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI)
H. Resolution: Authorizing Contracts for Automotive Body and Paint Repair Services
I. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Judicial Center Electrical Rehab
J. Resolution: Authorization for Building Management to Purchase Equipment Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
K. Resolution: Authorizing Amendment to Resolution 19-308-Ortho/Oblique Imagery
L. Resolution: Authorizing a Lease Agreement Extension for the Kane County Court Services Field Office in Elgin
M. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County for Juvenile Detention Services
N. Resolution: Authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement among the County of Kane, the Village of West Dundee and eWorks Electronics Services for the Recycling of Electronics Equipment 2022
O. Ordinance: An Ordinance Establishing the Ogden Gardens Special Service Area No 2 (Or Special Service Area No. SW-55) of Kane County, Illinois and the Levy of Taxes for the Purpose of Paying the Cost of Providing Special Services in and for Such Area.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
Surges requested an explanation of the Health Department Strategic Plan. Sanchez stated that this resolution is a required 5-year plan to become accredited as a public health entity. Madam Chairman stated that the Strategic Plan could be amended in the future, if needed.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/3/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice-Chair SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
None.
9. Reports Placed On File
Sanchez asked for unanimous consent to place the reports on file, with no objection, it was so ordered.
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
None.
11. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Tepe, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
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