Kane County Board met May 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Adjourned Meeting of the Kane County Board was held at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134.
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:45 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Mavis Bates | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Tom Koppie | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Anita Lewis | 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 | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Monica Silva | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Cherryl Strathmann | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Todd Wallace | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present |
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION (Michelle Gumz, District 8)
Member Gumz led the assembly with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and followed with an invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 22, 2022 & April 12, 2022
A. Motion to Approve Minutes
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki |
A. Non-Agenda Items
Mr. Bertha was not recognized by Madam Chair due to the title of his presentation, which she found disrespectful and offensive.
B. Agenda Items
Ms. Katy Botche (phonetic), discussed her interpretation of the American Rescue Plan and its comparison to the Hegelian dialectic, stating the plan only benefits those in power, i.e., private organizations pretending to be public offices, and politicians. She found objection to using children wearing masks to obtain millions in funding, believed the county was practicing “corporatism” as once quoted by dictator Benito Mussolini, and the County of Kane was listed as a corporation by Dun & Bradstreet, which the county board was serving and not the people of Kane County.
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6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION
∙ Madam Chair Comments
Madam Chair shared her driving journey on Route 47, the increase in traffic/truck traffic, the new development taking place, and for the board to consider looking at Kane County from a long-term planning perspective (similar to KDOT) so that appropriate resources (financial-build) to provide for the ever changing population that is occurring in Kane County. She challenged the board to think long-term, starting with 3 years and then 5 years.
∙ Sheriff Hain Heroic Citizen's Award Recipients
Res. #22 - 152 Recognizing Jose Bosque, III and Jose Bosque, Jr. for Their Courage to Aid a Deputy in Distress
Sheriff Hain called to the podium Sheriff's Dpty. Matt Drab. He also called forward and recognized citizens Jose Bosque, Jr. and Jose Bosque III for their heroic efforts in aiding a deputy to restrain an offender.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [21 TO 0]
MOVER: Cherryl Strathmann, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSTAIN: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Monica Silva, Clifford Surges |
Sheriff Hain called to the podium ComEd worker Michael Curtis, and Sheriff’s deputies Ryan Reichardt and Steven Turcios, who were recognized for their heroic efforts in rescuing a single-occupant driver from his over-turned vehicle which was on fire.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSTAIN: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
None.
C. APPOINTMENTS
Mill Creek Appointments
A motion was entertained to reappoint William Earl for Chairman of the Mill Creek Special Service Advisory Body and to reappoint Mark Harmon for the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
A motion was entertained to reappoint KaneComm members Michelle Guthrie, as executive director and Police Chiefs Patrick Rollins (Sugar Grove) and Daniel Eul (City of Batavia).
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Myrna Molina, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
A motion was entertained to reappoint the following individuals to the Aurora Township Fire Protection District board: Jody Waterman, Melvin Frieders, and Robert Glenn.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Monica Silva, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
A motion was entertained to appoint the following individuals to the Batavia Township and Countryside Fire Protection District board: Gene Olmstead, Nanette J. Phillips, and Peter Donat.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Public Service Committee Chair Tepe announced that the upcoming Public Service Committee meeting on May 19tth will be having a presentation by the Clerk's Office on the voting process including election access and election security. He urged board members and the public to attend. A video will also be available.
E. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
CONSENT AGENDA
Madam Chair asked if anyone would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda. Member Sanchez removed Resolution No. 22-156. Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Res. No. 22-156.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Res. #22 - 158 Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Longmeadow Parkway, Kane County Section No. 94-00215-01-BR, Parcel No. 1LN0042
Res. #22 - 159 Approving the Emergency Purchase of Four Replacement Patrol Vehicles for the Kane County Sheriff's Office
Res. #22 - 160 Amending Resolution 22-45 to Include FY22 Budget Adjustment Related to Participation in the Appellate Prosecutor Program
Res. #22 - 161 Authorizing Salary Increase for Kane County Assistant Public Defenders and Related FY22 Budget Adjustment
Res. #22 - 162 Authorizing the Purchase of Laundry Equipment for the Juvenile Justice Center
Res. #22 - 163 Authorizing Acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program Grant and Authorizing Corresponding Budget Adjustment
Res. #22 - 164 Adopting an FY2022 Budget for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Amending an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Housing Development Authority
Res. #22 - 165 Authorizing the FY22 Opioid Overdose Prevention Grants
Res. #22 - 166 Authorizing FY22 Judicial Center Courtroom Bid and Construction
Res. #22 - 167 Authorizing A Contract Extension for Kane County Carpet Replacement
Res. #22 - 168 Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree Services
Res. #22 - 169 Authorizing the Payment of Invoices for Mill Creek Special Service Area Sidewalk Improvement Project
Res. #22 - 170 Authorizing Fiber Optic Support Services Contractors
Res. #22 - 171 Authorizing the Payment of Invoices From Cordogan Clark & Associates
Res. #22 - 172 Authorizing the Payment of Invoices from Air Comfort
Res. #22 - 173 Approving Illinois Farmers Market Association Matching Mini-Grant Program in Kane County
Res. #22 - 174 Authorizing the Purchase of Naloxone Nasal Spray
Res. #22 - 175 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Geneva and the County of Kane for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services and Rider to the Offer to Contract (RFP 22-010) with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc
Res. #22 - 176 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Batavia and the County of Kane for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services and Rider to the Offer to Contract (RFP 22-010) with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc
Res. #22 - 177 Approving County Board Travel/Meal/Lodging Reimbursement Requests
Res. #22 - 178 Approving March 2022 Claims Paid
Res. #22 - 179 Approving IMRF Benefit Protection Leave
Res. #22 - 180 Authorizing The Revision of Personnel Costs for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation initiative
Res. #22 - 181 Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
Res. #22 - 182 Approving the Kane County 5-Year FY2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Res. #22 - 183 Approving Temporary Construction Access for Kirk Road - Batavia
Res. #22 - 184 Approving a Contract for Construction with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of South Roxana, Illinois for 2022 Kane County Asphalt Rejuvenator Project, Kane County Section No. 22-00000-03-GM
Res. #22 - 185 Approving a Contract for Construction with Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois for 2022 Paint Pavement Marking Program, Kane County Section No. 22-00000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 186 Approving a Contract for Construction with National Industrial Maintenance, Inc. of East Chicago, Indiana for 2022 Kane County HMA Crack Sealing Project, Kane County Section No. 22-00000-04-GM
Res. #22 - 187 Approving Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for Relocation of Facilities, Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR
Res. #22 - 188 Approving an Overpass Agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway for the Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR
Res. #22 - 189 Approving a Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for Batavia Township Road District, Section No. 22-02000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 190 Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2022 Big Rock Township Road District, Section No. 22- 03000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 191 Approving a Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for 2022 Blackberry Township Road District, Section No. 22-04000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 192 Approving a Contract for Construction with J.A. Johnson Paving Co. of Arlington Heights, Illinois for Dundee Township Road District, Section No. 22-07000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 193 Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2022 Kaneville Township Road District, Section No. 22- 11000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 194 Approving a Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for St. Charles Township Road District, Section No. 22-14000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 195 Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2022 Virgil Township Road District, Section No. 22-16000-02-GM
Res. #22 - 196 Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Bunker Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 14-00275-01-PV, Parcel No. 0002
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Res. #22 - 156 Authorizing the Adoption of the American Rescue Plan Committee Recommended Spending Plan for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Distributed to the County of Kane Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ARPA Committee Chair Sanchez discussed the significant work involved by the Rescue Plan Committee, i.e., the discussions that took place on how to best use the money and the committee’s plan for the funds. The resolution - basically a spending plan - was the committee’s statement of intent and it was not the final authorization for expenditures. Sanchez reviewed the process the committee followed in further detail. Member Koppie would not support since the funds for broadband communication were never discussed at the committee level, and his understanding was that the funds were supposed to go to the general population. However, he appreciated the work done since a majority of the funds were directed correctly. Member Bates extended appreciation to Chair Sanchez and his committee's work, expressed the need for broadband in rural areas, and that the board should take a look at the federal infrastructure bill. Frasz pointed out these Covid funds were basically for internal requests versus external requests. Department heads were extended appreciation by Madam Chair because their requests were for long-term planning initiatives. To the broadband point, Sanchez pointed out the matter was addressed as a study in the IT Department’s request. Also, he relayed that federal reps suggested the county look for other federal funding for broadband rather than using the ARPA funds.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 1]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Tom Koppie AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 1]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Madam Chair entertained a motion to go into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee and for the purpose of pending litigation. The roll was called and the board moved into closed session at 10:42 a.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Cherryl Strathmann, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Return to Open Session
(Iqbal leaves.) Madam Chair entertained a vote to go out of closed session:
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [20 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges, Todd Wallace |
The board returned to open session at 11:50 a.m. The roll was called and a quorum was present.
1. Motion to Approve Claim Case No. 16 WC 18646
(Wallace returns.) Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve Claim No. 16 WC 18646.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges |
1. Motion to approve Case No. 16 WC 27595
Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve Claim No. 16 WC 27595.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges |
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Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Adjourned Meeting of the Kane County Board was held at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134.
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:45 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Mavis Bates | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michelle Gumz | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Tom Koppie | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Anita Lewis | 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 | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Monica Silva | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Cherryl Strathmann | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Vern Tepe | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Todd Wallace | Kane County | Board Member | Remote | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present |
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION (Michelle Gumz, District 8)
Member Gumz led the assembly with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and followed with an invocation.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 22, 2022 & April 12, 2022
A. Motion to Approve Minutes
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Clifford Surges, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki |
A. Non-Agenda Items
Mr. Bertha was not recognized by Madam Chair due to the title of his presentation, which she found disrespectful and offensive.
B. Agenda Items
Ms. Katy Botche (phonetic), discussed her interpretation of the American Rescue Plan and its comparison to the Hegelian dialectic, stating the plan only benefits those in power, i.e., private organizations pretending to be public offices, and politicians. She found objection to using children wearing masks to obtain millions in funding, believed the county was practicing “corporatism” as once quoted by dictator Benito Mussolini, and the County of Kane was listed as a corporation by Dun & Bradstreet, which the county board was serving and not the people of Kane County.
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION
∙ Madam Chair Comments
Madam Chair shared her driving journey on Route 47, the increase in traffic/truck traffic, the new development taking place, and for the board to consider looking at Kane County from a long-term planning perspective (similar to KDOT) so that appropriate resources (financial-build) to provide for the ever changing population that is occurring in Kane County. She challenged the board to think long-term, starting with 3 years and then 5 years.
∙ Sheriff Hain Heroic Citizen's Award Recipients
Res. #22 - 152 Recognizing Jose Bosque, III and Jose Bosque, Jr. for Their Courage to Aid a Deputy in Distress
Sheriff Hain called to the podium Sheriff's Dpty. Matt Drab. He also called forward and recognized citizens Jose Bosque, Jr. and Jose Bosque III for their heroic efforts in aiding a deputy to restrain an offender.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [21 TO 0]
MOVER: Cherryl Strathmann, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSTAIN: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Monica Silva, Clifford Surges |
Sheriff Hain called to the podium ComEd worker Michael Curtis, and Sheriff’s deputies Ryan Reichardt and Steven Turcios, who were recognized for their heroic efforts in rescuing a single-occupant driver from his over-turned vehicle which was on fire.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Michelle Gumz, Board Member SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki ABSTAIN: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
None.
C. APPOINTMENTS
Mill Creek Appointments
A motion was entertained to reappoint William Earl for Chairman of the Mill Creek Special Service Advisory Body and to reappoint Mark Harmon for the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
A motion was entertained to reappoint KaneComm members Michelle Guthrie, as executive director and Police Chiefs Patrick Rollins (Sugar Grove) and Daniel Eul (City of Batavia).
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Myrna Molina, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
A motion was entertained to reappoint the following individuals to the Aurora Township Fire Protection District board: Jody Waterman, Melvin Frieders, and Robert Glenn.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: Monica Silva, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
A motion was entertained to appoint the following individuals to the Batavia Township and Countryside Fire Protection District board: Gene Olmstead, Nanette J. Phillips, and Peter Donat.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Kenneth C. Shepro, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Public Service Committee Chair Tepe announced that the upcoming Public Service Committee meeting on May 19tth will be having a presentation by the Clerk's Office on the voting process including election access and election security. He urged board members and the public to attend. A video will also be available.
E. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
CONSENT AGENDA
Madam Chair asked if anyone would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda. Member Sanchez removed Resolution No. 22-156. Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Res. No. 22-156.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Res. #22 - 158 Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Longmeadow Parkway, Kane County Section No. 94-00215-01-BR, Parcel No. 1LN0042
Res. #22 - 159 Approving the Emergency Purchase of Four Replacement Patrol Vehicles for the Kane County Sheriff's Office
Res. #22 - 160 Amending Resolution 22-45 to Include FY22 Budget Adjustment Related to Participation in the Appellate Prosecutor Program
Res. #22 - 161 Authorizing Salary Increase for Kane County Assistant Public Defenders and Related FY22 Budget Adjustment
Res. #22 - 162 Authorizing the Purchase of Laundry Equipment for the Juvenile Justice Center
Res. #22 - 163 Authorizing Acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program Grant and Authorizing Corresponding Budget Adjustment
Res. #22 - 164 Adopting an FY2022 Budget for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Amending an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Housing Development Authority
Res. #22 - 165 Authorizing the FY22 Opioid Overdose Prevention Grants
Res. #22 - 166 Authorizing FY22 Judicial Center Courtroom Bid and Construction
Res. #22 - 167 Authorizing A Contract Extension for Kane County Carpet Replacement
Res. #22 - 168 Authorizing a Contract Extension for Mill Creek SSA Parkway Tree Services
Res. #22 - 169 Authorizing the Payment of Invoices for Mill Creek Special Service Area Sidewalk Improvement Project
Res. #22 - 170 Authorizing Fiber Optic Support Services Contractors
Res. #22 - 171 Authorizing the Payment of Invoices From Cordogan Clark & Associates
Res. #22 - 172 Authorizing the Payment of Invoices from Air Comfort
Res. #22 - 173 Approving Illinois Farmers Market Association Matching Mini-Grant Program in Kane County
Res. #22 - 174 Authorizing the Purchase of Naloxone Nasal Spray
Res. #22 - 175 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Geneva and the County of Kane for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services and Rider to the Offer to Contract (RFP 22-010) with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc
Res. #22 - 176 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Batavia and the County of Kane for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services and Rider to the Offer to Contract (RFP 22-010) with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc
Res. #22 - 177 Approving County Board Travel/Meal/Lodging Reimbursement Requests
Res. #22 - 178 Approving March 2022 Claims Paid
Res. #22 - 179 Approving IMRF Benefit Protection Leave
Res. #22 - 180 Authorizing The Revision of Personnel Costs for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation initiative
Res. #22 - 181 Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
Res. #22 - 182 Approving the Kane County 5-Year FY2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Res. #22 - 183 Approving Temporary Construction Access for Kirk Road - Batavia
Res. #22 - 184 Approving a Contract for Construction with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of South Roxana, Illinois for 2022 Kane County Asphalt Rejuvenator Project, Kane County Section No. 22-00000-03-GM
Res. #22 - 185 Approving a Contract for Construction with Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois for 2022 Paint Pavement Marking Program, Kane County Section No. 22-00000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 186 Approving a Contract for Construction with National Industrial Maintenance, Inc. of East Chicago, Indiana for 2022 Kane County HMA Crack Sealing Project, Kane County Section No. 22-00000-04-GM
Res. #22 - 187 Approving Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for Relocation of Facilities, Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR
Res. #22 - 188 Approving an Overpass Agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway for the Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR
Res. #22 - 189 Approving a Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for Batavia Township Road District, Section No. 22-02000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 190 Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2022 Big Rock Township Road District, Section No. 22- 03000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 191 Approving a Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for 2022 Blackberry Township Road District, Section No. 22-04000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 192 Approving a Contract for Construction with J.A. Johnson Paving Co. of Arlington Heights, Illinois for Dundee Township Road District, Section No. 22-07000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 193 Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2022 Kaneville Township Road District, Section No. 22- 11000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 194 Approving a Contract for Construction with Geneva Construction Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for St. Charles Township Road District, Section No. 22-14000-01-GM
Res. #22 - 195 Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, Illinois for 2022 Virgil Township Road District, Section No. 22-16000-02-GM
Res. #22 - 196 Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Bunker Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 14-00275-01-PV, Parcel No. 0002
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Res. #22 - 156 Authorizing the Adoption of the American Rescue Plan Committee Recommended Spending Plan for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Distributed to the County of Kane Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ARPA Committee Chair Sanchez discussed the significant work involved by the Rescue Plan Committee, i.e., the discussions that took place on how to best use the money and the committee’s plan for the funds. The resolution - basically a spending plan - was the committee’s statement of intent and it was not the final authorization for expenditures. Sanchez reviewed the process the committee followed in further detail. Member Koppie would not support since the funds for broadband communication were never discussed at the committee level, and his understanding was that the funds were supposed to go to the general population. However, he appreciated the work done since a majority of the funds were directed correctly. Member Bates extended appreciation to Chair Sanchez and his committee's work, expressed the need for broadband in rural areas, and that the board should take a look at the federal infrastructure bill. Frasz pointed out these Covid funds were basically for internal requests versus external requests. Department heads were extended appreciation by Madam Chair because their requests were for long-term planning initiatives. To the broadband point, Sanchez pointed out the matter was addressed as a study in the IT Department’s request. Also, he relayed that federal reps suggested the county look for other federal funding for broadband rather than using the ARPA funds.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 1]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Vern Tepe, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Tom Koppie AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [22 TO 1]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki NAYS: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Madam Chair entertained a motion to go into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee and for the purpose of pending litigation. The roll was called and the board moved into closed session at 10:42 a.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [23 TO 0]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Cherryl Strathmann, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Clifford Surges |
Return to Open Session
(Iqbal leaves.) Madam Chair entertained a vote to go out of closed session:
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [20 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Barbara Wojnicki PRESENT: Kenneth C. Shepro AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges, Todd Wallace |
The board returned to open session at 11:50 a.m. The roll was called and a quorum was present.
1. Motion to Approve Claim Case No. 16 WC 18646
(Wallace returns.) Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve Claim No. 16 WC 18646.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Mavis Bates, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges |
1. Motion to approve Case No. 16 WC 27595
Madam Chair entertained a motion to approve Claim No. 16 WC 27595.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges |
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [22 TO 0]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member AYES: Deborah Allan, Mavis Bates, Dale Berman, David Brown, Mark Davoust, Ron Ford, Drew Frasz, Michelle Gumz, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Bill Lenert, Anita Lewis, John Martin, Myrna Molina, Jarett Sanchez, Kenneth C. Shepro, Monica Silva, Cherryl Strathmann, Vern Tepe, Todd Wallace, Barbara Wojnicki AWAY: Mo Iqbal, Clifford Surges |
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