Kane County Executive Committee met April 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:04 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 | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| 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 | Remote | |
| 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 |
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Madam Chairman Pierog asked County Board Member Wojnicki to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 2, 2022
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dale Berman, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member 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 |
None.
6. Monthly Financials (J. Onzick)
A. March Executive Committee Financial Reports
Fin. Dir. Onzick provided a copy of the Financial Report to the committee members. He explained that several updates were made in preparation for the year-end closing. He reviewed revenues and expenditures within the General Fund, by department. Onzick announced that $11,337,000 of revenue came in over the amount that had been budgeted. He stated that the variances were listed in descending order noting the total favorable expense variance for FY21 was $6.2M. Onzick stated that the combination of the figures produced a total excess revenue of $17,537,999, which could still change due to small adjustments. He discussed several fund allocations to the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund, the Property Freeze Protection Fund, Capital Fund and into reserve accounts. Onzick spoke on the funds used to balance the FY21 budget. He explained that $10K would be left in the General Fund in case adjustments need to be made. He stated any remaining balance would be moved to the Property Freeze Protection Fund before closing. Onzick reported on Property Tax revenue, which indicated a $12K increase. He affirmed that a new revenue source would be coming as a result of new legislation that was passed, which instructs the County to increase the Tax Levy. Onzick detailed several increases in funding, such as the Riverboat proceeds, ARPA Lost Revenue Recoupment, ARPA Payroll Reimbursements, budgetary savings to the General Fund, IMRF, and the FICA Funds. He provided both actual and estimated reimbursements of the ARPA Funds from 2020-2024, explaining that 2021 included retrospective numbers. He listed potential savings and uses for ARPA funding. Onzick provided a brief update on the CARES Act reimbursement and payroll reimbursement, which will be placed into the General Fund. Onzick answered several questions from the Committee. Much discussion on the budget and funding ensued.
7. Old Business
None.
8. New Business
A. Discussion: Elected Official's Salaries
Referencing a handout, Madam Chairman Pierog discussed the history and Constitutional Law regarding compensation of Elected Officials. She stated that it was time to review the salaries of Elected Officials including County Board members and that their Health Insurance could be reviewed at this time, also. Pierog stated that the Auditor had provided a Salary Analysis of Elected Officials from surrounding counties and an Elected Officials Compensation Report. She indicated that compensation for some Elected Officials had not been increased in 10 years. The last potential increase was discussed in 2017 and was vetoed by the County Board. Pierog announced that a Community Advisory Committee had been formed and would give a recommendation at this meeting. ASA Troost discussed the Illinois Counties Code, which specifically stated that during the time of reapportionment, the County Board shall address and determine the salaries of its members and the amount of additional compensation for the Chairman of the County Board. Madam Chairman clarified that compensation needed to be established for the members of the County Board, County Board Chairman, Treasurer, Sheriff, and the County Clerk. Compensation could be established for the Circuit Clerk, Auditor, Coroner, and the Recorder. ASA Troost explained that this review was mandated by the General Assembly.
She stated that any changes would need to be made by ordinance or resolution and completed at least 180 days prior to the term of the offices, which would be June 3, 2022. Troost answered questions regarding the compensation changes and deadline. Frasz spoke on other positions and stated that there may be an opportunity for restructuring that could free up funding for a County Administrator. Shepro advised the Committee on the constitutional statutes of what positions could be restructured and those that cannot.
Madam Chairman Pierog introduced Mrs. Susan Klinkhamer, Chair of the Elected Official Compensation Review Community Advisory Committee, who acknowledged the other committee members. Klinkhamer showed her surprise that there had not been pay increases for elected officials in over 14 years. She described steps taken by the Committee and its recommendations. The recommendation of the committee was for a 5% increase that would take effect December 1, 2022 and a 2% increase each year over the following four years for the Treasurer, Sheriff, and County Clerk. Klinkhamer discussed the amount of compensation that the Board members receive, noting that, as a part-time position health insurance should not be covered. The Committee recommended that the County Board compensation would not exceed $25K. Klinkhamer reiterated that any changes would affect 24 members and cost 24 times the amount of that change. The Committee encouraged yearly pay raises for elected officials. Klinkhamer answered several questions from the Committee. Substantial discussion ensued regarding the potential adjustments to the elected officials’ salaries and health insurance. Silva discussed the importance of a salary for future potential members. Frasz showed appreciation to the Community Review Committee. Klinkhamer clarified that the recommendation of the Committee was to consider and review the health insurance. HR Exec. Dir. Lobrillo answered questions from the Committee. She reported that 12 Board members receive health insurance and 13 receive dental insurance. She discussed options for insurance.
Madam Chairman Pierog announced the formation of the Elected Officials Salary Review Committee. She named the members of the Committee, who were Chair Surges, Berman, Ford, Wojnicki, and Pierog as ex-officio. Troost differentiated between the terms of Subcommittee and AD HOC Committee. Pierog requested unanimous consensus for an AD HOC committee, which was given. This AD HOC Committee was established to recommend compensation/health insurance for the County Board members, County Board Chairman, Treasurer, Sheriff, and County Clerk. The Committee has the option to address the compensation of the remaining elected officials who will be up for reelection in 2024. Discussion ensued.
9. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA
American Rescue Plan
1. Resolution: Authorizing the Position of Part-Time Administrative Coordinator for the American Rescue Plan Committee to Replace the Temporary Administrative Assistant Position and Corresponding Budget Adjustment for ARPC Program Manager
2. Resolution: Clarifying the Intent of Resolution 21-513 to Authorize the American Rescue Plan Accountant to Assist with Non-American Rescue Plan Related Accounting
| RESULT: 2 ITEMS MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mavis Bates, Board Member AYES: Corinne 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 |
1. Resolution: Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Housing Authority’s Strong Communities Program
| RESULT: 1 ITEM MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Vern Tepe, Board Member SECONDER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member AYES: Corinne 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 |
Berman asked for a motion and a second for items 1-4 of the Executive section of the consent agenda. Shepro requested to remove item #1 from the block vote to discuss separately.
1. Resolution: Authorizing Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Adjustment for Finance Department
Surges motioned to re-refer this item back to committee. Shepro seconded the motion. Discussion on the budgeting of this item took place. Fin. Dir. Onzick clarified that this resolution addresses restructuring of the Finance Department and would not affect the Payroll Department. He explained that the Payroll Department changes were budgeted and implemented. Onzick stated this resolution would authorize changes to the Finance Department and provide the budgetary adjustments. Tepe stated concern of addressing this type of issue through emergency petitions. Much discussion on the restructuring of the Finance Department occurred. Surges explained that a consensus had been reached in Executive Session at the Finance Committee meeting, but that no formal vote had been taken. He requested clarity between the Payroll and Finance Departments. Onzick stated that a proposal was presented in Executive Session at the Finance Committee meeting that addressed the current positions, new position titles, and new salaries. Sanchez stated that the Board has to consider both the long-term plan for updating salary and compensation structures, as well as, the short-term immediate needs. Several members agreed. Martin noted that this resolution was presented as a long-term plan for the Finance Department. Much discussion ensued on the restructuring of the Finance Department. Surges withdrew his motion to send back to Committee. Shepro concurred. Madam Chairman Pierog stated that robust discussion will be held to address the Payroll placement concerns.
| RESULT: ITEM 1 MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Cherryl Strathmann, Board Member AYES: Corinne 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 NAYES: Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Kenneth C. Shepro |
3. Resolution: Authorization to Calculate and Allocate State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Provision of Government Services Through the Recoupment of Lost Revenue Each Allowable Year During the American Rescue Plan Act of Period of Performance
4. Resolution: Authorizing Compliance Monitoring Services for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
| RESULT: ITEMS 2-4 MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Vern Tepe, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Corinne 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 |
1. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Health Insurance Broker/Consultant
2. Resolution: Amending the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Fiber Funds
3. Resolution: Amending the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Contractual and Consulting
4. Resolution: Amending the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Computer Capital Project Funds
5. Resolution: Amending the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Rollover of Software Capital Project Funds
6. Resolution: Authorizing Acceptance of FY22 NACCHO MRC RISE Grant Agreement
7. Resolution: Authorizing Release of General Fund Contingency Budget for New Positions Filled During First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022
8. Resolution: Authorizing FY22 Budget Adjustment to Fund Completion of the Transition Audits
9. Resolution: Authorizing Additional FY21 Year-End Allocations and Related Budget Adjustments
10. Resolution: Authorizing Reimbursement by ARPA Fund of Payroll Expense of Public Health and Safety Personnel Responding to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Reserve of Resulting Budgetary Savings, and Corresponding FY21 Budget Adjustment
11. Resolution: Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit for the Purchase and Installation of Furniture at the DeKalb Workforce Development Office
12. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Asbestos, Lead & Mold Consultant Services
13. Resolution: Authorizing Second Contract Extension Available for Kane County Elevator Preventive Maintenance Services
14. Resolution: Authorizing Professional Services for Consulting and Project Management for Information Technologies Department
15. Resolution: Authorizing Contracts for Security Cameras and Building Access Control Systems
16. Resolution: Authorizing Contracts for Outdoor Wireless Installation Services - Microwave Network Infrastructure
17. Resolution: Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Computer Hardware, Software and Services
18. Resolution: Authorizing Execution of a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and Other Documents Necessary to Participate in a Purchasing Cooperative with AT&T, and Authorizing the Purchase of Telecommunications Services Under Said Agreement by Kane County
19. Ordinance: Amendment to the Kane County Code - Chapter 19 Subdivisions
20. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Continuum of Care Support Services
21. Resolution: Repealing Resolution No. 16-13, as amended, and Authorizing the Payment of Office of Community Reinvestment Program Expenses from General Fund Working Cash in Instances where Funding Agreements or Reimbursements are Delayed
22. Resolution: Amending Vacation Policy within the Kane County Personnel Policy Handbook
23. Ordinance: Amending Kane County Code Article VI, Division 3, Section 2-221 with Respect to Cooperative Joint Purchasing
24. Resolution: Approving February 2022 Claims Paid
| RESULT: ITEMS 1-24 MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: Corinne Pierog, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Clifford Surges, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe NAYES: Michelle Gumz, Kenneth C. Shepro |
1. Resolution: Proclaiming April 10-16, 2022 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
2. Resolution: Declaring the Retirement of K-9 Fero of the Kane County Sheriff's Office
| RESULT: ITEMS 1-2 MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Myrna Molina, Board Member SECONDER: Clifford Surges, Board Member AYES: Corinne 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 |
1. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Batavia and the County of Kane for Administration of Raffle Licenses
| RESULT: ITEM 1 MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Clifford Surges, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, 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 PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro ABSTAIN: Corinne Pierog |
1. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
2. Resolution: Approving Replacement and Purchase of Four (4) Front Mount Reversible Snow Plows for the Kane County Division of Transportation
3. Resolution: Authorizing Application for the U.S. Department of Transportation Rebuilding Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Funding Program
4. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Plote Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois for 2022 Kane County Resurfacing Project, Kane County Section No. 21-00542-00-RS
5. Resolution: Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with V3 Companies, Ltd. of Woodridge, Illinois for the Bliss Road-Main Street Road-Fabyan Parkway Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 14-00288-01-PV
| RESULT: ITEMS 1-5 MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE Next: 4/12/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Ex-Officio AYES: Corinne 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 |
None.
11. Return to Open Session
12. Committee Reports
Jobs Co-Chair Ford announced that on April 22, 2022, a roundtable luncheon will be held after the Jobs Committee meeting.
Human Services Chair Surges stated that VAC Supt. Zimmerman was unsure which committee to report to for the month. Tepe noted that notice was sent to Zimmerman that the change had been made and the VAC would be reporting to Public Service moving forward. Surges thanked KDOT Exec. Dir. Schoedel for correspondence regarding a situation on Tyrell Rd. He showed much enthusiasm regarding an invitation he received for a Kayak Adventure Tour from the Forest Preserve.
On behalf of the Forest Preserve Foundation, Davoust reminded the committee that everyone needs native plants. He explained that many native plants have been sold. Davoust provided details on how to order plants.
Agriculture Chair Kenyon stated that young people from the 4H would be present at the next Kane County Board meeting. He indicated there had been difficulties getting volunteers for the students to shadow. Wojnicki noted that the luncheon would be hosted at the Fairgrounds. The Committee members were encouraged to sign up with the County Board Office. Pierog noted that the 4H meet and greet could affect the start of the Forest Preserve meeting.
13. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member 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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