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Kane County Executive Committee met Dec. 8

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Kane County Executive Committee met Dec. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:00 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

Late

9:27 AM

Ron Ford

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Drew Frasz

Kane County

Board Member

Present

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

Present

Vern Tepe

Kane County

Board Member

Present

Kenneth C. Shepro

Kane County

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair

Present

Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan, Wojnicki; Exec. Dir. Bldg. Mgmt. Allen; Finance Exec. Dir. Onzick; State's Atty. Mosser & ASA Niermann; KDOT Exec. Dir. Schoedel & staff Rickert; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky; Auditor Wegman; Environmental/Water Resources Dir. Wollnik; Health Dept. Interim Dir. Fosser & staff Snowden; members of the press and public.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Madam Chairman Pierog asked Board Member Surges to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Madam Chairman Pierog acknowledged the 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. She requested 30 seconds of silence to recognize those who lost their lives and those who continued to fight in World War II. Ex-Officio Shepro thanked Madam Chairman Pierog for commemorating that important day. He went on to recognize the one-year Anniversary of the newest Board Members. He congratulated Pierog and the Board for working together with cooperation and respect. Pierog also thanked the Board Members and spoke on future goals.

4. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2021

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member

SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Board Member

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

5. Public Comment

None.

6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)

A. October Executive Committee Financial Reports

Fin. Dir. Onzick stated the accounts payable and budget performance reports were attached to the agenda for the month of October.

7. Old Business

None.

8. New Business

None.

9. Preliminary County Board Agenda:

CONSENT AGENDA

American Rescue Plan

1. Resolution: Establishing Parameters for the Community Support Grant Program

Sanchez introduced this resolution, stating that it would establish the parameters for the $4M Community Support Grant Program. Madam Chairman spoke on mental health issues within the community. She showed much support of this program and expressed the importance of addressing this issue as quickly as possible. Member Surges agreed and requested that the first $2M be expeditiously distributed to assist with the mental health aspect of this program. Sanchez discussed the prioritization process once the portal is opened. Sanchez answered several questions from the Committee. Bates requested the homeless and food pantries receive priority for funding as well. Much discussion ensued.

2. Resolution: Authorizing Funding for an Accountant and an Assistant State’s Attorney to Provide Accounting, Administration and Legal Services Concerning American Rescue Plan Act Funds and Corresponding Budget Adjustments

3. Resolution: Authorizing FY 22 Budget Adjustment for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Services

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: John Martin, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

County Development

1. Resolution: Authorizing Extension of and First Amendment to 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)

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: John Martin, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

Energy/Environmental

1. Resolution: Approving Extension Rider on the Contract for Recycling Services with eWorks Electronics Services for 2022

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member

SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

Executive

1. Resolution: Authorizing Reduction in Fees for Kane County Liquor Licenses for 2022 and FY22 Budget Adjustment

2. Resolution: Appointments to Board of Trustees of the South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District (Ronald Bohlman, Jeffery Speyers, Mary Van Winkle and Diana Cornelissen)

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

3. Ordinance: Determining Terms of Office for County Board Members Following Adoption of the 2021 Apportionment Plan

Ex-Officio Shepro motioned that this item be removed from the consent agenda. Frasz seconded the motion.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD OFF CONSENT WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

Finance

1. Resolution: Authorizing Administrative Assistant (Temporary Hire) for the American Rescue Plan Committee (Continued Term) and Budget Adjustment

2. Resolution: Amending the FY2022 Building Management Budget

3. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Budget Adjustment for AJC Emergency Purchase Affidavit

4. Resolution: Authorizing GASB 84 Implementation Services and Related Budget Adjustment

5. Resolution: Approving Purchase of a Bomb Suit for the Kane County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit

6. Resolution: Authorizing an Expenditure for an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Repair of Kane County Backflow Preventers.

7. Resolution: Authorizing an Expenditure for an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Government Center (Bldg A) Boiler Repairs

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

8. Resolution: Authorization of a Contract for Kane County 3rd Street Courthouse Electrical Upgrades Project

Bates requested this item be moved off consent. She inquired on the role of Cortigan Clark on this electrical project, since they were no longer one of the three approved architects. Bldg. Mgmt. Exec. Dir. Allen stated that the Cortigan Clark contract had been extended through 2022 and that they had already been assigned to finish this project.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

9. Resolution: Authorization of a Contract for Kane County Building Automation System (BAS) & Repair Services

10. Resolution: Authorization of a Contract for Kane County HVAC Mechanicals Maintenance & Repair Services

11. Resolution: Authorizing a Kane County Energy Consulting and Management Services Contract

12. Resolution: Authorizing Extension of Contract for Audio Visual Services, Equipment, Maintenance and Repair

13. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Mental Health Services for the Juvenile Justice Center

14. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kane County and the Department of Children and Family Services

15. Resolution: Authorizing a One-Year Contract Extension for Medical Services at the Kane County Adult Justice Center for the Office of the Sheriff

16. Resolution: Authorizing the Law Library Fee Changes

17. Resolution: Approving a Contract for a Water Operator for the Judicial Center Campus with Sheaffer and Roland of Geneva, IL

18. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Clark Dietz for Professional Engineering Services related to the Ogden Gardens Water Trust Water Distribution System

19. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) 2022 Tandem Axle Truck Cab and Chassis for Kane County Division of Transportation

20. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) 2022 Single Axle Truck Cab and Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation

21. Ordinance: Amending County Purchasing Ordinance to Update Micro-Purchase Threshold

22. Ordinance: Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay Debt Service on $7,670,000 General Obligation Alternate Bonds (Riverboat Revenue Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010 of the County of Kane, Illinois

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

23. Ordinance: Permanently Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 to Pay the Debt Service on $27,225,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2013 of the County of Kane, Illinois

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

24. Ordinance: Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to pay the Debt Service on $9,045,000 General Obligation Alternate Bonds (State Income Tax Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021 of the County of Kane

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member

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

25. Resolution: Approving October 2021 Claims Paid

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

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

ABSENT: Mark Davoust

Judicial/Public Safety

1. Resolution: Authorizing a Third Extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kendall County, Illinois and Kane County, Illinois for the Housing of Detainees

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member

SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member

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

Transportation

1. Resolution: Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. of Itasca, Illinois for Orchard Road at US 30 Improvement, Kane County Section No. 17-00488-00-CH

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member

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

2. Resolution: Approving a Second Amended & Restated Operations Agreement with E ZPass Interagency Group of Newark, Delaware

Member Kious moved this resolution be removed from the consent agenda.

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD OFF CONSENT WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member

AYES: Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro

NAYS: Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann

3. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) Dump Body and Equipment Package Including Installation Thereof on One (1) Single Axle Plow Truck for the Kane County Division of Transportation

4. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) Body and Equipment Package Including Installation Thereof on One (1) Tandem Axle Truck for the Kane County Division of Transportation

5. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Kane and Pace for the Ride in Kane Program

6. Ordinance: Amending Wireless Communication Facility Agreement Regarding Wireless Telecommunication in County Rights of Way

7. Resolution: Approving an Amendment No. 6 to a Phase II Engineering Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor from East of IL 31 to East of IL 25 (Section C), Kane County Section No. 13- 00215-20-BR

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 12/14/2021 9:45 AM

TO: County Board

MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member

SECONDER: John Martin, Board Member

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

10. Executive Session (If Needed)

None.

Return to Open Session

11. Committee Reports

Davoust moved to place committee reports on file.

Board Member Ford provided an update on the Jobs Committee. He stated that an open discussion will be held regarding Workforce Development and job opportunities. He requested feedback from Board Members on filling the void in 2022. Member Surges reported for Human Services that the Human Resources Executive Director position was posted last week and that 18 candidates had applied. He introduced the new Human Services Executive Director Search Committee and named its members. Surges explained the selection and interview process. Madam Chairman noted that there were exceptional candidates for the position.

12. Adjournment

RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member

SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio County Board Vice-Chair

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

This meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.

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