Kane County Executive Committee met Jan. 6.
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 | Remote | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| John Martin | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Myrna Molina | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Cherryl Strathmann | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County
Board Vice Chair | Remote |
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Madam Chairman Pierog asked Board Member Ron Ford to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 8, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Tepe, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, 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 |
Batavia resident, Bob McQuillan, addressed the Committee regarding PCard transactions made to DeVry University. He stated his belief that the Tuition Reimbursement Policy requirements were ignored, and that the funds spent were not for training or a college degree. McQuillan listed several reasons of dissatisfaction. He requested the Board Members demand the truth.
6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)
A. November Executive Committee Financial Reports
Fin. Exec. Dir. Onzick stated that the Budget Performance Reports for the month of November were included with the agenda packet. He noted the potential for change as additional revenue or expenses accrued during the year-end closing procedure. Onzick explained that the finalization would take place in April. He highlighted the completion of the Cost of Service Study for several departments. Onzick reported the recommendation for fee schedule changes at the Sheriff’s Office, Animal Control, and Environmental Management, which would result in an annual increase in revenue of $500k. He stated that resolutions for user fee changes would be presented in the future.
7. Old Business
A. Ordinance Amending Section 2-48 of the Kane County Code (First Reading)
Madam Chairman Pierog stated that this section of the Kane County Code would be reviewed by a small group, which included Board Members Iqbal, Kious, and Shepro. She noted that any additions, corrections, and/or edits to the Code will be presented to the County Board at the February meeting.
8. New Business
None.
9. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA
Finance
1. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of 13 Vehicles and a Budget Roll-Over Adjustment for the Sheriff's Office
2. Resolution: Amending the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget to Roll Over of Funds for Business Analysis Project
3. Resolution: Authorizing Payment of Liability Insurance Premium Expense for Fiscal Year 2022
4. Resolution: Authorizing FY 22 Budget Adjustment For COVID-19 Crisis Grant
5. Resolution: FY22 Budget Adjustment for KCAC Starting Salary Change
6. Resolution: Amending the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget - Rollover of Funds for Completion of External Audits Pursuant to County Auditing Law 55 ILCS 5/6-31005
7. Resolution: Approving Contract Amendments with Tyler Technologies New World for Brazos Crash Software
8. Resolution: Approving A Software Conversion from Granicus MinuteTraq Agenda and Minutes Software to the Granicus Legistar Platform
9. Resolution: Approving Contract Amendment with Tyler Technologies New World for Unlimited Business Licenses
10. Resolution: Authorizing an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Adult Justice Center Remediation Project
11. Resolution: Authorizing Contract with ESRI (Enterprise Agreement)
12. Resolution: Approving a Contract for a Water Testing Firm for the Judicial Center Campus with Phigenics Independent Water Management of Warrenville, IL
13. Resolution: Approving 2022 Contracts for Court Appointed Counsel
14. Resolution: Authorizing an Expenditure for an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for Chlorine Flushing System at Adult Justice Center
15. Resolution: Approving Contracts for Drug and Alcohol Evaluation and Referral Services
16. Resolution: Authorizing FY21 Emergency Management Program Grant for the Office of Emergency Management
17. Resolution: Authorizing FY2022 Contract With Clean Harbors For Household Hazardous Waste Services
18. Resolution: Authorizing Amendment to Financial Policy Regarding Procurement Cards
19. Resolution: Approving November 2021 Claims Paid
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 01/11/2022 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, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro |
1. Resolution: Amending the Tuition Reimbursement Policy in the Personnel Policy Handbook
Surges stated that this item was on the agenda by error. He recommended removal from this agenda and asked that it be returned to the Human Services Committee.
Transportation
Transportation Committee Frasz summarized each of the 13 resolutions. Rickert answered questions regarding the Dauberman Extension and the Ride in Kane program. He discussed funding for the Ride in Kane program and noted that there will be changes ahead. Discussion ensued.
1. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
2. Resolution: Approving a Technical Services Agreement Between the Regional Transportation Authority and the County of Kane for the Ride in Kane Program, Contract No. S5310-2019-08, Federal Project No. IL-2020-016
3. Resolution: Approving a Technical Services Agreement Between the Regional Transportation Authority and the County of Kane for the Ride in Kane Program, Contract No. JARC-2021-05, Federal Project No. IL-37-X084
4. Resolution: Adopting the Comprehensive Road Improvement Plan Associated with the Kane County Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance
5. Ordinance: Kane County Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance
Kious commented that the purpose of the Road Improvement Impact Fee, is to improve and maintain the roads in Kane County. He showed disappointment in the decrease in the fee. Rickert explained the staff recommended 50% reduction of the Impact Fees. Rickert discussed specific increases and decreases for road impact fees and land use fees. Frasz gave a brief background of the Impact Fee Program. He noted that the 50% could change in the future to accommodate development and the economy.
6. Resolution: Approving a Phase I/II Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. of Warrenville, Illinois for Plank Road Highway Safety Improvement Project, Kane County Section No. 21-00540-00-SP
7. Resolution: Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with H.R. Green, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for 2022 Structure Safety Inspections, Kane County Section No. 21-00541-00-EG
8. Resolution: Approving an Agreement for Demolition Services with Martam Construction, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for Main Street Road at Fabyan Parkway, Kane County Section No. 21-00288-03-BD
9. Resolution: Approving a Payment for ComEd Utility Relocation for Walker Road over Burlington Creek Bridge Replacement, Kane County Section No. 08-00133-01-BR
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 01/11/2022 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, 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 |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 01/11//2022 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, 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 |
12. Resolution: Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR, Parcel No. 1N20011
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 01/11/2022 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, 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 |
Interoperability Hub Third-Party Beneficiary Agreement
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 01/11/2022 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, 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 |
Public Service Chair Tepe stated that a Special Public Service Committee meeting was held the previous day, which cancelled the discussion regarding precincts. He explained that the division and establishment of Kane County precincts would need to occur by January 14, 2022. Tepe discussed the progression of the project, noting that a Special Public Service meeting would be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11 a.m. He stated that a detailed report would be distributed prior to the meeting. Madam Chairman Pierog acknowledged the work put into this issue by Tepe, ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock, GIS, and the County Clerk. She stated that all 291 precincts will be effected.
Human Service Chair Surges provided an update on the Human Services Executive Director position. He explained that a candidate has been selected and introduction will take place at the County Board meeting on January 11, 2022.
Madam Chairman opened the discussion to all members. Board Member Martin requested that the Executive Committee read each resolution one-by-one and vote individually moving them forward to the consent agenda. He wanted to assure that they would be vetted correctly. Ex-Officio Shepro agreed. Member Frasz stated that the Executive Committee should allow time for clarification and debate. Much discussion ensued. The Committee came to a consensus that each item will be moved, explained, possibly removed, and voted on to move forward to the consent agenda. Referencing Robert’s Rules of Order, ASA Brady encouraged the Members to motion and second before discussion on any items removed from the consent agenda to ensure proper procedure.
11. Executive Session (If Needed)
Executive Session was deferred to next month.
12. Return to Open Session
13. Release of Closed Session Minutes
14. 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 |
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