Kane County Finance and Budget Committee met Dec. 29.
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 | Remote | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Remote | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair | Remote |
2. Minutes Approval: November 24, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: John Martin, 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 the report was included with the agenda packet. He discussed Kane County’s investments. He detailed the repurchase of commercial paper and T-bonds and the expected increase in interest. Treasurer Kilbourne answered questions from the Committee regarding interest rates and investments.
5. Finance Director's Report (J. Onzick)
A. Monthly Report
Fin. Exec. Dir. Onzick noted that the Budget Performance Report for November was included in the agenda packet. He stated they were preliminary reports, which will be finalized closer to April. He explained that minor budget adjustments will be needed in the Finance Report. Onzick announced the largest adjustment will be to the Coroner’s Office budget due to the increase in services.
Onzick discussed the preliminary Health Insurance Fund Monitoring reports. He noted several increases to the fund balance. Onzick announced that as of December 22, 2021 the Health Insurance Cash Balance was $7.3M noting the target of $9M. He discussed the Shared and Direct State Tax Revenue. Comparing FY21, he stated that Kane County was $7.5M ahead of the previous year and $9.5M ahead of budget due to economic improvement. Onzick explained that the additional revenue was due in part to the Cannabis Sales Tax, which was not included in the FY21 budget. He detailed the Contingency Fund balance, noting that it could be used toward the Coroner’s Budget overage. He discussed the Capital Fund Budgets of which 51% of Building Management, 57% of IT, and 79% of the Multi-Use Facility Budgets were expended. Onzick provided the American Rescue Plan Fund status that had a balance of $37.5M. He listed the estimated revenue recoupment and estimated personnel expense reimbursements. He detailed the Operational Reserve balance of $4.5M and noted that $125K remained for the JJC Buildout. Onzick spoke on the Property Freeze Protection Fund, the Emergency Reserve, and utilization of funds that closed the budget gap. He stated that once the budget books were finished, they would be distributed to all Board Members. Onzick thanked the Payroll and Finance Departments for closing out the fiscal year. He explained that a preliminary audit would take place beginning January 17, 2022 and the final audit would start on March 7, 2022. Onzick had reviewed the completed Cost of Service Study and reported that the General Fund Revenue could increase by $500K, if the fee changes were implemented. He answered several questions from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.
6. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
Auditor Wegman stated the report was included in the agenda packet.
7. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Transfer of FY22 Extradition Budget from the State's Attorney's Office to the Sheriff's Office
Member Molina raised a point of order, stating that this resolution was removed from the Judicial Committee. She requested it be tabled. Sheriff Hain explained that the money had been transferred from the State’s Attorney to the Sheriff’s Budget. Shepro suggested that this resolution move back to the Judicial Committee since this Committee did not have jurisdiction.
| RESULT: MOVED BACK TO THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE [6 TO 1] Next: 1/13/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Judicial Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chair SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe NAYS: Jarett Sanchez |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [8 TO 0] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe AWAY: Jarett Sanchez |
Fin. Dir. Onzick explained that a correction was made to the budget adjustment portion of this resolution.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, 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: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Vern Tepe, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, 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: 1/5/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, 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: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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 |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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 |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chair 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: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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 |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: John Martin, Vice Chair SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe |
Fin. Exec. Dir. Onzick discussed the potential changes to this policy. He stated that the number of purchasing cards and the transaction limit would need consent of the standing committee. He noted another change, which would include the requirement of two signatures on the credit card statement. Onzick answered questions from the Committee. Onzick noted that a scribner's error in section 6A of this resolution would be corrected before the Executive Committee.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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 |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/5/2022 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, Vern Tepe |
None.
9. Reports Placed On File
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
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 |
Martin motioned to go into Executive Session for review of the closed session minutes. Lenert seconded. The committee moved into closed session at 9:58 a.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
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 |
The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:01 a.m.
12. Release of Closed Session Minutes
Lenert motioned to accept the recommendation of the State’s Attorney’s Office to release the minutes of September 25, related to closed session approval.
| 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 |
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chair AYES: Dale Berman, Bill Lenert, Ron Ford, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
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