Kane County Reporter

Kane County Human Services Committee met Jan. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m.

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Clifford Surges	Kane County	Chairman	Present
Anita Lewis	Kane County	Vice Chair	Present
Deborah Allan	Kane County	Board Member	Present
Mavis Bates	Kane County	Board Member	Present
Mark Davoust	Kane County	Board Member	Present
Mo Iqbal	Kane County	Board Member	Present
Michael Kenyon	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

Also present: Co. Bd. Member Allan*, Berman, Gumz*, Kious*, Koppie*, Molina*; Court Admin. Naughton*; Health Dept. staff Snowden*; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; ASA Niermann, Coyle, & Troost; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt*; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock* & staff Peters; and members of the press and public.

2. Public Comment

None.

3. Old Business

A. Discussion- Lobbyist Registration Ordinance

ASA Coyle provided an update on the Lobbyist Registration Ordinance. He stated that a question had arisen on whether a cool down period should be included in this Ordinance. Coyle explained a cool down period could pertain to a County employee who were to leave the county; they would not be allowed to register as a lobbyist for a certain period. Coyle noted that no provision exists within the statute regarding the Lobby Registration Act that gives Kane County the authority to include a cool down period. He recommended leaving that provision out of the Ordinance. He spoke on challenges that could arise if the clause was added. Coyle indicated that a modification was made to the statute which read, “No local government may regulate lobbying in a manner inconsistent with this Act. All existing laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby superseded”. Coyle affirmed the need to keep the ordinance as close to the statute as possible. Surges thanked Coyle for the work done on this and stated that it will be placed on next month’s agenda.

4. New Business

A. Resolution: Adjusting of Salary of Executive Director of Human Resources Management Department

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/2/2022 9:00 AM TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: Clifford Surges, Anita Lewis, Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon

B. Discussion- COVID policy

Chair Surges discussed the speed with which Covid policies have been changing. He stated that by the time policies move through the committee flow the policies need to be changed. HR Exec. Dir. Lobrillo agreed. She discussed the vaccine mandate, which had come from OSHA that had already been overturned. Lobrillo explained that Kane County did not have any obligation to set a new Covid policy. She requested consensus from the Committee on whether or not they wanted a policy that would require masking or reporting. Lobrillo stated that a resolution regarding masking already existed. Chair Surges noted that the urgency for this item had diminished with the overturning of the OSHA ruling. ASA Niermann explained that the County did not have to adopt a new policy at this time. Lobrillo confirmed that an officer would still be at the entrance and that people must check their temperature upon entry. Bates presented several concerns. She requested incentives for vaccinations and encourage mask compliance. Madam Chairman showed support of good public health and best practices including wearing masks and good hygiene. She did not feel that further restrictions were needed. Much discussion ensued on state mandates.

5. Executive Session (If Needed)

Bates motioned to amend the agenda to go to Executive Session to consider and discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee as well as, to review Closed Session Minutes. Seconded by Allan. The Committee moved into Closed Session at 10:34 a.m.

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member AYES: Clifford Surges, Anita Lewis, Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon

The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:39 a.m. on a motion made by Bates, seconded by Kenyon. All present.

6. Release of Closed Session Minutes

Chair Surges stated that the release of Closed Session Minutes was discussed in Executive Session. Kenyon motioned to follow Exhibit A as recommended by the State’s Attorney’s Office. Bates seconded.

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Board Member AYES: Clifford Surges, Anita Lewis, Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon

**Chair Surges announced the potential of a Service Dog in training to begin attending meetings. He asked for unanimous consent for the dog’s presence. Consent was granted.**

7. Adjournment

RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: Clifford Surges, Anita Lewis, Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Mark Davoust, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon

This meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

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