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Municipal budget
Total revenue$312.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$247.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$113.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$290.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$480 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Committee to authorize HUD grant agreement for Homeless Management Info System
The Kane County Public Health Committee will consider two resolutions: one to approve an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Homeless Management Information Systems grant for program year 2027, and another to approve an interfund loan from the General Fund for health department expenses when reimbursements are delayed. The meeting also includes monthly reports on finance/budget and animal control, and a proposed amendment to the animal ordinance adding a tag requirement.
- Resolution: Authorizing Agreement with HUD for Homeless Management Information Systems Grant (Program Year 2027)
- Resolution: Authorizing an Interfund Loan for Health Department program expenses when funding is delayed
- Ordinance: Animal Ordinance Tag Addition
- Finance/Budget – Monthly Report
- Animal Control – Monthly Report
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, July 22, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes June 17, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
7. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report
B. Ordinance: Animal Ordinance Tag Addition
8. Executive Director
A. KCHD Updates - Michael Isaacson, Executive Director (not attached)
B. Ticks in Illinois - Identification, Risks & Prevention
Julie Wiegel, MPH, LEHP- Assistant Director Environmental Health
Apryll Elliott, M.Ed., BSN, PEL-SN,CIC Assistant Director Communicable
Disease
C. Resolution: Authorizing Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the Homeless Management Information Systems Grant
for Program Year 2027
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
County Board Room
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
Kane County Public Service Committee to review departmental monthly reports
The committee will meet to receive monthly reports from several county departments. The session includes a vote on the release of closed session minutes.
- Monthly reports from Finance
- Monthly reports from Recorder
- Monthly reports from Treasurer / Collector
- Monthly reports from Supervisor of Assessments
- Monthly reports from County Clerk and Veteran's Assistance Commission
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, July 23, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: June 18, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
10. Regional Office of Education
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
12. County Clerk
A. Monthly Report
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13. Other Business
14. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
15. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
16. Reports Placed On File
17. Adjournment
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Committee will vote on USDA Rural Business Development Grant for food and farm assistance
The Kane County Agriculture Committee will discuss updates from local partners, present an agricultural economic development video, and consider a resolution to authorize the application and administration of a USDA Rural Business Development Grant for the Kane County Food and Farm Technical Assistance Program. The meeting also includes public comment and routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and reports placed on file.
- Resolution: Authorize application and administration of USDA Rural Business Development Grant for the Food and Farm Technical Assistance Program
- Updates from Kane County Farm Bureau, Kane‑DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District, and Northern Illinois Food Bank
- Presentation of Kane County Agricultural Economic Development video
- Growing for Kane Program updates by Planner Matt Tansley
- Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMThursday, July 23, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural heritag
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Committee to vote on extending curbside recycling contract for Mill Creek & Blackberry
The Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee will consider several items, including a resolution to extend the curbside refuse and recycling services contract for the Mill Creek Special Service Area and unincorporated Blackberry Township (RFP# 30-021). The meeting also includes discussion of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, a Green Building Policy waiver request, and a data‑center moratorium proposal. Additional agenda items cover the committee’s 2026 goals for energy efficiency, recycling education, and community outreach.
- Resolution: Authorize contract extension for curbside refuse and recycling services (Mill Creek SSA & Unincorporated Blackberry Township, RFP# 30-021)
- Discussion of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA)
- Green Building Policy Waiver Request
- Data Center Moratorium Discussion
- Committee goals to improve energy efficiency, recycling education, and community outreach
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMFriday, July 24, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
• Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
• Ensure all County-owned facilities have a commercial recycling container and that
janitorial staff use those containers to consolidate generated recyclables.
• Implement an educational campaign across all departments by distributing yes /no
recycling posters, short videos on common recyclables encountered in the workplace, and
training on how to reduce contamination.
Community outreach to educate about the CAIP
• Identify and attend five public events.
• Create at least ten social media videos disseminating events, funding opportunities,
and other educational content.
• Identify and promote solar success stories in Kane County.
Notify the Kane County Board of any relevant or emerging trends
• Bring in four new guest speakers.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
Committee to review land use, flood response, and subdivision plans
The Kane County Development Committee will review monthly reports on building, zoning, and property code enforcement. The agenda includes a preliminary plat for Lord's Corner Subdivision and a discussion on solar energy regulations. The committee will also review the July 4th flash flood response.
- Lord's Corner Subdivision-Preliminary Plat
- Solar Energy and Energy Storage Text Amendment Update
- July 4th Flash Flood Recap
- Monthly Financials (TMP-26-916)
- Property Code Enforcement Monthly Report (TMP-26-927)
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young
& ex-officios Tepe (Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve
President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMTuesday, July 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve over
$2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the 2040 land
Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that benefit the
public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low- to
moderate-income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes:June 16
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-833 — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent · 2 present
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young absent · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Executive Session — approved by voice vote
6 yea · 3 absent · 2 present
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young absent · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent · 2 present
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young absent · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Committee approves Phase III engineering contract for Kirk Road over Union Pacific
The Kane County Transportation Committee will vote on multiple resolutions, including a motor‑fuel‑tax appropriation for ice‑control salt, equipment purchases, and several intergovernmental and engineering agreements. Notably, the committee will approve a Phase III construction‑engineering services contract for the Kirk Road overpass project with Union Pacific Railroad. Additional items cover a technical services agreement for the Ride in Kane program, a permit‑software contract, and amendments to existing road‑improvement agreements.
- Resolution: Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation for Ice Control Salt for the Sugar Grove Township Road District
- Resolution: Approving the purchase of one Palma 720T Boom Mower for the Kane County Division of Transportation
- Resolution: Approving a Technical Services Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority and County of Kane for the Ride in Kane Program (Contract S5310-2026-04)
- Resolution: Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. for the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad Project
- Resolution: Approving a Permit Software and Implementation Services Contract with Byrne Software Solutions, Inc.
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMTuesday, July 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: June 16, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Resolution: Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation for Ice Control Salt for
the Sugar Grove Township Road District, Section No. 26-15000-00-GM
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
C. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One (1) Palma 720T Boom Mower for
the Kane County Division of Transportation
D. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) 2025 Vermeer ML150VP 40HP
Track Mini Skid for the Kane County Division of Transportation
8. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
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B. Resolution: Approving a Technical Services Agreement Between the Regional
Transportation Authority and County of Kane for the Ride in Kane Pro
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-884 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-891 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-892 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-893 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal absent · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-903 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-904 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-905 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-908 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-909 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-910 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-911 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-912 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
County Board Room
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
KC Jobs Committee to discuss 2026 goals and economic development initiatives
The committee is meeting to review its 2026 goals, including the implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and ARPA projects. The agenda includes staff updates on economic development initiatives and a discussion regarding the IEDA 2026 Conference.
- Revision of the County Code definition of the Jobs Committee
- Implementation of ARPA projects including the Kane County Economic Development Organization and Fabulous Fox! Water Trail
- Review of Farmer Grants for local food farmers
- Discussion of the IEDA 2026 Conference
- Updates from the Office of Community Reinvestment - Workforce Development Division
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMFriday, July 17, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Regional Partnerships - Continue to work with the Greater Chicagoland Economic
Partnership and other regional partners on economic development activities
• Local Economic Development Programs - Continue to meet the objectives of the active
ARPA Programs and Grant Programs while actively seeking new opportunities to enhance
current programming
• Support for Jobs Committee focusing on the Six Priorities:
1) Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Kane County
2) Implement approved ARPA projects
oKane County Economic Development Organization - Launch
oFabulous Fox! Water Trail - Launch sites and marketing
oFarmer Grants – staff managed grants to local food farmers
oTourism – with CVB’s
oManufacturing – with IMEC
3) Support the Kane County Economic Development Organization
4) Support County’s role in the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership
5) Continue to strengthened partnerships with economic development efforts by the
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee to vote on forensic lab instruments and emergency drone sharing
The Judicial/Public Safety Committee will hear monthly reports from multiple departments, including the Sheriff, Coroner, and Emergency Management. The committee will consider resolutions authorizing intergovernmental equipment sharing for emergency management unmanned equipment, accepting a hazardous materials preparedness grant, purchasing three forensic laboratory instruments for the Coroner's Office, and authorizing a contract for Prison Rape Elimination Act resident reporting services at the Juvenile Justice Center.
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental equipment sharing agreements for emergency management unmanned equipment
- Resolution accepting Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant (HMEP) for the Office of Emergency Management
- Resolution approving purchase of one Crime-Lite ML Pro Forensic Evidence Screening Instrument for the Kane County Forensic Laboratory
- Resolution approving purchase of one QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System and one Spectrum Compact CE Instrument and one Maxwell RSC 48 Instrument for the Kane County Forensic Laboratory
- Resolution authorizing contract for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resident Reporting Services for the Juvenile Justice Center
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, July 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: June 11, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing Intergovernmental Equipment Sharing Agreements for
Emergency Management Unmanned Equipment
C. Resolution: Authorizing and Accepting Funding for the Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant (HMEP) for the Office of Emergency
Management
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
11. Coroner (M. Silva)
A. Monthly Report
B. KC Forensic Laboratory Overview
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C. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One Crime-Lite ML Pro Forensic
Evidence Screening Instrument for the Kane County Forensic Laboratory by the
Kane County Coroner’s Office
D. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR
System for the Kane County Forensic Laboratory by the Kane County Coroner’s
Office
E. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One Spectrum Compact CE Instrument
and One Maxwell RSC 48
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-844 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-845 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-851 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-852 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-853 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-876 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams abstain · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM
KC Human Services Committee
Executive Session to evaluate Human Resources Director's performance
The KC Human Services Committee is holding a special meeting on July 16, 2026. During the executive session the committee will conduct the annual employee performance evaluation of the Executive Director of Human Resources. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comment, old business, new business, and an open session.
- Annual Employee Performance Evaluation – Executive Director of Human Resources (executive session)
- Public Comment
- Old Business
- New Business
- Open Session
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium1:00 PMThursday, July 16, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Public Comment
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Executive Session
A. Annual Employee Performance Evaluation - Executive Director of Human
Resources
8. Open Session
9. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe present · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
Committee to vote on settlements and consent order in four cases
The KC Legal Affairs and Claims committee will consider routine procedural items including approval of April 2026 minutes and public comment. In executive session, they will discuss pending litigation and closed session minutes. Open session votes include releasing closed session minutes and approving settlements for cases 23CV3789, 26LM1, 25WC9167, and a final consent order in case 19CH789.
- Vote on settlement approval for Case 23CV3789
- Vote on settlement approval for Case 26LM1
- Vote on settlement approval for Case 25WC9167
- Vote on approval of final consent order in Case 19CH789
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KC Legal Affairs and Claims
Agenda
PIEROG, Gumz, Roth, Tepe and Williams
County Boardroom10:30 AMThursday, July 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 16, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
B. Pending Litigation
7. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
B. Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 23CV3789
C. Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 26LM1
D. Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 25WC9167
E. Vote on Approval of Final Consent Order in Case 19CH789
8. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 23CV3789 — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Approval of Final Consent Order in Case 19CH789 — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 26LM1 — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams abstain
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 25WC9167 — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee to review FY2027 Capital Budget and approve multiple contract extensions
The Kane County Administration Committee will review the FY2027 Capital Budget and consider several resolutions, including contract extensions for concrete services, painting, printing, AED supplies, and snow plowing. They will also discuss an Artificial Intelligence policy and consider license agreements for dark fiber and fiber-mapping software. The meeting includes approval of minutes, public comment, and other routine business.
- Resolution authorizing contract extension with M/M Peters Construction for concrete services (BID# 23-041)
- Resolution authorizing contract extension with Midwest Decorating for wall finishing and painting (BID# 22-038)
- Resolution authorizing license agreement with Zayo Group for dark fiber
- Resolution authorizing 24-month agreement with VETRO for FiberMap Operator Enterprise
- Discussion on Artificial Intelligence policy
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, July 15, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Review revenue and expense budgets, capital projects, contractual services,
commodities, and county assets as necessary.
• Review and update the Five-Year Capital plan, Facilities Condition Assessments and
Building Utilization Assessments to monitor short- and long-term projects and potential
funding sources.
• Receive updates on building and grounds maintenance and permanent improvements
as needed.
• Receive scheduled lifecycle replacement reports of county computer systems, network
infrastructure and telephone systems.
• Monitor technology standards, planning, progress and conditions of all county software
applications and databases to ensure continuity of operations for county offices,
departments and visiting public.
• Receive updates on the status of licensing fiber optic network infrastructure assets
throughout the county.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
A. FY2027 Capital Budget
8. Building Management (K. Harris)
A. Resol
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-862 — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-863 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-864 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-865 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia abstain · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-871 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-873 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-874 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-897 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Committee to discuss 2027 health insurance rates and savings options
The Kane County Human Services Committee will discuss 2027 health insurance rates and potential savings options under new business. The agenda also includes review of monthly financial reports, updates from the Department of Human Resource Management on health insurance, risk management, and staffing, and a compliance training report. The committee will vote on releasing closed session minutes.
- Discussion of 2027 health insurance rates and savings options (New Business)
- Monthly financial reports
- Department of Human Resource Management updates on health insurance, risk management, and staffing
- Monthly training report on compliance
- Vote on release of closed session minutes
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, July 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Report
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. 2027 Health Insurance Rates and Savings Options
11. Reports Placed On File
12. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
13. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
14. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Clifford Surges absent · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Clifford Surges absent · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
Commission to vote on acquiring 33.95 acres in Sugar Grove Township
The Forest Preserve District Commission will consider a consent agenda including resolutions to purchase equipment (a forestry loader, tractor, mowers, and trucks), authorize a right-of-way agreement for Fabyan Parkway improvements at Settlers Hill Golf Course, and approve contracts for invasive species control and design of a wildlife overlook. A notable item is the acquisition of approximately 33.95 acres in Sugar Grove Township. The meeting also includes a closed session for land acquisition and other matters.
- Acquisition of 33.95 acres in Sugar Grove Township
- Right-of-way agreement for Fabyan Parkway improvements at Settlers Hill Golf Course entrance
- Purchase of ASV RT-135 forestry loader, John Deere tractor, zero-turn mowers, and Ford pickup trucks
- Contract with Wight & Company for final design of Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve wildlife overlook
- Bid for cattail and common reed control at eight forest preserves
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Commission
Agenda
Auditorium8:30 AMTuesday, July 14, 2026
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
Remote Attendance Approval
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
V. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes of June 9th, 2026
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from June
2026
DOC-2026-13 Bills and Commissioners Per Diem for June 2026
VII. Presentations
VIII. Consent Agenda
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Finance and Administration
FP-R-26-07-3229 Resolution Approving the Surplus Vehicle, Equipment and
Furniture Disposal
FP-R-26-07-3230 Resolution Approving the Purchase of One (1) ASV RT-135
Forestry Compact Track Loader for the Natural Resource Management
Department
FP-R-26-07-3231 Resolution Approving the Purchase of One (1) John Deere
6M 115 Cab Tractor for the Natural Resource Management Department
FP-R-26-07-3232 Resolution Approving the Purchase of Four (4) Zero Turn
Mowers for the Operations Department
FP-R-26-07-3233 Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three (3) Ford F-250
Pickup Trucks for the Operations Department and Two (2) Ford F-150 Police
Responder Pickup Trucks for the Public Safety Department
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FP-R-26-07-3234 Resolution Authorizing a
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 9:45 AM
County Board
Solar farm rezoning, FY2027 draft budget, and health plan changes on tap
The Kane County Board will consider a rezoning petition for the Douglas Family Butterfly Garden and Solar Farm, vote on placing the FY2027 draft budget on public display, and discuss cost-reducing changes to the county's employee medical plan. The consent agenda includes dozens of resolutions covering ARPA fund reprogramming, various contracts, and transportation project agreements.
- Rezoning petition #4683 for Douglas Family Butterfly Garden and Solar Farm
- FY2027 draft budget placed on public display (Resolution 26-310)
- Cost-reducing changes to employee medical plan (Resolution 26-337)
- Reorganization of Workforce Development Department with new WIOA-funded positions (Resolution 26-335)
- Intergovernmental agreements for Randall Road at Hopps Road grade separation and Kirk Road at Douglas Road improvements (Resolutions 26-329 to 26-332)
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County Board Room9:45 AMTuesday, July 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 9, 2026
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
A. TMP-26-885 Mill Creek SSA Advisory Body Appointment
B. Kane County Sheriff's Office Budget Discussion
8. CONSENT AGENDA/OMNIBUS VOTE
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American Rescue Plan
Resolution: 26-292 Approving Second Amendment to Grant Agreement
Between the County of Kane and the Kane County Economic Development
Corporation (KCEDC)
Resolution: 26-293 Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-One
Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($2,621.96) from the Kane County Child Advocacy
Center’s Counseling Needs and Meeting Increased Demand ARPA Project to
the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office’s Microfilm Archive ARPA Project
Resolution: 26-294 Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of One Hundred Ten Dollars ($110) from the
Kane County Environmental and Water Resources Department’s Drinking
Water Sustainability Mapping ARPA Project to the Kane County Building
Management Department’s Exterior Envelope Pipe Chase ARPA Project
Resolution: 26-295 Approving Firs
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🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-336 — sent back to committee
17 yea · 3 present · 3 absent · 2 nay
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious present · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver absent · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-298 — approved by roll call vote
20 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver absent · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-299 — approved by roll call vote
18 yea · 3 nay · 3 absent · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver absent · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-337 — approved by roll call vote
10 yea · 8 nay · 4 present · 3 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo nay · Mavis Bates nay · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz nay · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious present · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina nay · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann nay · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver absent · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-783 — approved by roll call vote
18 yea · 3 present · 3 absent · 1 nay
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious present · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver absent · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 46 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Judicial and Public Safety Technology Commission
Commission to discuss FY2027 budget, Odyssey CMS report, and ordinance amendments
The Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Technology Commission will discuss the FY2027 budget, receive reports on the Odyssey Court Case Management System and Axon, and review a recent ordinance that restates and amends prior ordinances establishing the commission. The meeting also includes introduction of new members and a year-to-date budget report.
- Discussion of ORD 26-073, passed Feb 10, 2026, restating and amending ordinances establishing the commission
- Odyssey CMS/Axon Report
- 2026 YTD Budget Report
- FY2027 Budget (new business)
- Updated Kane County website for appointed boards and commissions
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BRAWKA, Barreiro, Conant, Felton, Garber, Hain, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Molina M, Molina N,
Mosser, Pierog, Roth, Villa, Wallers
Auditorium4:00 PMThursday, July 9, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 8, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Partners
7. Presentations/Announcements
A. Introduction of New Members
B. Odyssey CMS/Axon Report
C. 2026 YTD Budget Report
D. Report on April 28, 2026, Presentation to Committee of the Whole:
“Collaborative Leadership in Action: Overview of the Kane County Judicial and
Public Safety Technology Commission and Odyssey Court Case Management
System”
E. Updated Kane County, IL Website - Appointed Boards and Commissions
8. Old Business
A. ORD: 26-073 Passed 2/10/26: Restating and Amending Ordinances 20-296,
18-419, 14-168, 14-12, 13-27, and 11-400 Establishing the Judicial and Public
Safety Strategic Planning and Technology Commission (Discussion Only)
9. New Business
A. FY2027 Budget
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10. Reports Placed On File
11. Executive Session (if needed)
12. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-836 — approved by roll call vote
12 yea · 3 absent
Judith Brawka yea · Theresa Barriero yea · Rachel Conant yea · Terence Felton yea · Phil Garber absent · Ron Hain absent · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Myrna Molina yea · Nydia Molina yea · Jamie Mosser yea · Corinne M. Pierog yea · Bill Roth yea · Peter Wallers yea · Robert Villa yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Committee will approve the FY2027 draft budget for public display
The Kane County Executive Committee will consider a series of resolutions, including the approval of the FY2027 draft budget for public display. Other items include reprogramming ARPA funds, extending construction contracts, and authorizing various budget adjustments and purchases. The meeting also addresses public safety, health, and transportation projects through multiple intergovernmental agreements.
- Approve FY2027 draft budget to be placed on public display
- Authorize withdrawal of $15,000 SLFRF funds to Kane County Public Health Department
- Extend General Construction Services contract with MRRW Construction, LLC (BID# 23-032)
- Approve purchase of three Live Scan fingerprinting devices for the Sheriff’s Office
- Reappropriate funds for Fabyan Parkway Corridor Improvements with HR Green, Inc.
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PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, July 8, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: June 3, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
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American Rescue Plan
A. Resolution: Approving Second Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the
County of Kane and the Kane County Economic Development Corporation
(KCEDC)
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-One
Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($2,621.96) from the Kane County Child Advocacy
Center’s Counseling Needs and Meeting Increased Demand ARPA Project to
the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office’s Microfilm Archive ARPA Project
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C. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of One Hundred Ten Dollars ($110) from the
Kane County Environmental and Water Resources De
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-336 — moved forward by roll call vote
12 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-310 — moved forward by roll call vote
11 yea · 2 nay · 2 absent · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan nay · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges nay · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-337 — moved forward by roll call vote
12 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz nay · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
The other 42 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 8:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
Committee to consider $15,000 ARPA fund reprogramming for behavioral health
This special meeting of the Kane County American Rescue Plan Committee will consider several resolutions to reprogram ARPA funds and approve amendments to existing grant agreements. Actions include moving $15,000 from one agreement to the Health Department's operating budget for behavioral health, as well as smaller reprogramming between other county projects. The committee will also vote on amended grants with the Kane County Economic Development Corporation, Well Child Center, and World Relief Chicagoland.
- Resolution approving second amendment to grant agreement with Kane County Economic Development Corporation
- Resolution reprogramming $2,621.96 from Child Advocacy Center counseling project to Circuit Clerk's microfilm archive project
- Resolution reprogramming $110 from Drinking Water Sustainability Mapping to Building Management exterior pipe chase project
- Resolution approving first amendments to grants with Well Child Center and World Relief Chicagoland
- Resolution authorizing withdrawal of $15,000 from an agreement and reprogramming to Health Department for behavioral health needs
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TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
Auditorium8:30 AMWednesday, July 8, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 29, 2026 & June 24, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. ARPA Report
A. Quarterly Report
7. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving Second Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the
County of Kane and the Kane County Economic Development Corporation
(KCEDC)
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-One
Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($2,621.96) from the Kane County Child Advocacy
Center’s Counseling Needs and Meeting Increased Demand ARPA Project to
the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office’s Microfilm Archive ARPA Project
C. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of One Hundred Ten Dollars ($110) from the
Kane County Environmental and Water Resources Department’s Drinking
Water Sustainability Mapping ARPA Project to the Kane County Building
Management Department’s Exterior Envelope Pipe Chase ARPA Project
D. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement (#44519924 (21))
Between the County of Kane and Well Child Center
E. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement (#44519924
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-292 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent
26-293 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent
26-294 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent
26-295 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent
26-296 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent
26-297 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC AD HOC Riverboat Grant Committee
Auditorium
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Committee to vote on placing FY2027 draft budget on public display
The Finance and Budget Committee will consider several resolutions, including approving the FY2027 draft budget for public display, accepting a Live Scan Grant for the Sheriff's Office, and authorizing budget adjustments for judiciary interpreter services and opioid settlement funds. The committee will also hear the Treasurer's and Auditor's monthly reports and approve May 2026 claims paid. Public comment is scheduled.
- Resolution approving FY2027 draft budget for public display
- Resolution accepting Live Scan Grant from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for Sheriff's Office
- Resolution authorizing emergency budget adjustment for Judiciary Interpreter Services reimbursement line item
- Resolution authorizing budget adjustment using Opioid Settlement Funds for Kane County Collaborative Diversion Program
- Resolution approving termination of snow plowing contract with Winter Services, LLC (Contract #24-039-TK)
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KC Finance and Budget Committee
Agenda
LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, June 24, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Insure a balanced budget and adequate cash flow for County operations
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 27, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. May 2026 Claims Paid Exception Report
C. Resolution: Approving May 2026 Claims Paid
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Acceptance of the Live Scan Grant from the Illinois
Criminal Justice Information Authority for the Kane County Sheriff’s Office
B. Resolution: Authorizing an Emergency Budget Adjustment to Increase the
Judiciary Interpreter Services Reimbursement Line Item
C. Resolution: Authorizing Budget Adjustment for Use of Opioid Settlement Funds
to Support the Kane County Collaborative Diversion Program
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D. Resolution: Ratifying and Approving Agreement Between Dell Technologies
and Kane County Public Defender for Laptop Computers
E. Resolution: Authorizing an Addendum to the Int
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-311 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-312 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-313 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-314 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-315 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-308 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-307 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-309 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-310 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis absent · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
ARPA committee to vote on fund reprogramming and grant amendments
The KC American Rescue Plan Committee will review a quarterly ARPA report and vote on several resolutions. Key actions include reprogramming $2,621.96 from the Child Advocacy Center to the Circuit Clerk's Office, $110 from Environmental Resources to Building Management, and $15,000 from an existing agreement to the Health Department for behavioral health. The committee will also consider amendments to grants with the Kane County Economic Development Corporation, Well Child Center, and World Relief Chicagoland.
- Reprogram $2,621.96 from Child Advocacy Center counseling project to Circuit Clerk microfilm archive
- Reprogram $110 from Environmental & Water Resources drinking water mapping to Building Management pipe chase
- Withdraw $15,000 from agreement #44519924(2) to Health Department for behavioral health operating supplies
- Second amendment to grant agreement with Kane County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC)
- First amendments to grants with Well Child Center and World Relief Chicagoland
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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions made due to lack of quorum
The KC American Rescue Plan Committee met on June 24, 2026, but no votes could be taken because an official quorum was not present. A special committee meeting was suggested for July 8 at 8:30 a.m.
- Scheduled a potential Special ARPA Committee meeting for July 8 (unanimously agreed)
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KC American Rescue Plan
Committee
Agenda
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
Auditorium10:30 AMWednesday, June 24, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 29, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. ARPA Report
A. Quarterly Report
7. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving Second Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the
County of Kane and the Kane County Economic Development Corporation
(KCEDC)
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-One
Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($2,621.96) from the Kane County Child Advocacy
Center’s Counseling Needs and Meeting Increased Demand ARPA Project to
the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office’s Microfilm Archive ARPA Project
C. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of One Hundred Ten Dollars ($110) from the
Kane County Environmental and Water Resources Department’s Drinking
Water Sustainability Mapping ARPA Project to the Kane County Building
Management Department’s Exterior Envelope Pipe Chase ARPA Project
D. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement (#44519924 (21))
Between the County of Kane and Well Child Center
E. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement (#44519924 (22))
Between the County of Kane an
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Committee
Meeting Minutes
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
10:30 AM AuditoriumWednesday, June 24, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Tepe, called today's meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
Chairman, Tepe, stated that there was no official quorum for today's meeting. No votes
could be taken. He suggested a Special ARPA Committee meeting be scheduled on
Wednesday, July 8 at 8:30 a.m. The committee unanimously agreed to Chairman
Tepe's suggestion.
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Bill Lenert
REMOTE Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
ABSENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Penesis; ARPA Prgm. Mgr. S. Fahnestock; Dev.
Planner Toth; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press
and public including Northern Illinois Food Bank Chief Philanthropy Officer Colleen
Ahearn.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman, Tepe, announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Molina and Strathmann
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 29, 2026
There was no official quorum for today's meeting. No votes were taken.
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Auditorium
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
Committee to authorize right-of-way acquisition for Fabyan Parkway improvements
The Land Acquisition Committee will meet to approve a resolution authorizing the county to acquire a right of way for improvements to Fabyan Parkway at the Settlers Hill Golf Course entrance. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition and potential litigation. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2026.
- Approval of minutes from April 30, 2026
- Resolution authorizing right-of-way acquisition for Fabyan Parkway
- Closed session to discuss land acquisition and potential litigation
- Remote attendance approval
- Adjournment until July 30, 2026
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Acquisition Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Chair Anita Lewis, Vice-Chair Mike Linder, Jennifer Abbatacola, Sonia
Garcia, Michelle Gumz, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez
3rd Floor Board Room1:00 PMTuesday, June 23, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes of April 30, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-800 Resolution Authorizing a Right of Way Acquisition Agreement
Between the County of Kane and The Forest Preserve District of Kane County
for Improvements to Fabyan Parkway at the Settlers Hill Golf Course Entrance
VI. Communications
VII. Chairman's Comments
VIII. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in person at the Forest
Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva,
Illinois and via zoom
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Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meeting.
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM
KC Labor Management Committee
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PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
Auditorium3:00 PMTuesday, June 23, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: April 24, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations
7. Open Session
8. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
5 yea
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Chris Kious yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
County Clerk to present FY27 budget, board appointments considered
The KC Public Service Committee will hear monthly reports from several county departments and consider two resolutions: appointing additional members to the Board of Review and authorizing election judges. The County Clerk will also present the FY27 budget. A travel expense request for a NACO conference is up for approval.
- Resolution to appoint additional members to the Board of Review
- FY27 Budget Presentation by County Clerk
- Resolution authorizing appointment of Election Judges
- Approval of travel expenses for Jarett Sanchez to NACO Conference
- Monthly reports from Finance, Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMThursday, June 18, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 21, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Appointing Additional Members to the Board of Review
10. Regional Office of Education
A. Educating Every Student-The Kane County Regional Office of Education’s
Program at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
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12. County Clerk
A. Monthly Report
B. FY27 Budget Presentation
C. Resolution: Authorizing Appointment of Election Judges
13. Other Business
A. Approval of Travel Expenses for Jarett Sanchez to Attend the NACO
Conference in New Orleans in July 2026
14. Executive Session (If Needed)
15. Reports Placed On File
16. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-325 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Jarett Sanchez yea · David Young absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Anita Lewis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-324 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Jarett Sanchez yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Anita Lewis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Committee reviews 2026 goals and partner updates
The Kane County Agriculture Committee will review and potentially adopt its 2026 Committee Goals, covering farmland protection, food grower support, funding advocacy, staff oversight, and public awareness. The committee will also hear updates from partner organizations including the Kane County Farm Bureau, Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District, and Northern Illinois Food Bank.
- Review and adoption of 2026 Committee Goals: Farmland Protection, Growing for Kane, Funding Advocacy, Staff Oversight, Raising Awareness
- Update from Kane County Farm Bureau (Bona Heinsohn, Manager)
- Update from Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District (Kat Gerdts, Administrative Coordinator)
- Update from Northern Illinois Food Bank (Robert Desio, Senior Manager of Public Policy and Benefits)
- Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMThursday, June 18, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural heritage.
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
Kane County considers contract renewal for legislative lobbying services
The KC Legislative Committee will meet to discuss a resolution regarding professional government relations consulting. The body will also review a legislative update and approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting.
- Resolution to renew contract with McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC for government relations and legislative lobbying services (RFQ# 23-004)
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GUMZ, LINDER, Abbatacola, Bates, Gripe, Molina, Strathmann, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMWednesday, June 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes: May 20, 2026
4. Public Comment
5. Legislative Update
6. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Contract Renewal with McGuireWoods Consulting,
LLC, for Professional Government Relations Consulting and Legislative
Lobbying Services (RFQ# 23-004)
7. Old Business
8. Reports Placed on File
9. Executive Session (if needed)
10. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-320 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Committee considers health assessment and data dashboard agreements
The KC Public Health Committee will review monthly reports from Finance and Animal Control. The body is considering three resolutions related to community health assessments, homeless management information systems, and data dashboard development.
- Resolution to conduct the 2026 Kane County Community Health Assessment
- Resolution for a Support Services Contractor for the Homeless Management Information System
- Resolution to enter into an agreement with Metopio for a Community Health Data Dashboard
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, June 17, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes May 20, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
7. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report - KCAC Admin., Brett Youngsteadt
8. Executive Director
A. KCHD Updates - Executive Director, Michael Isaacson (not attached)
B. Resolution: Authorizing Approval to Enter into Agreement to Conduct the 2026
Kane County Community Health Assessment
C. Resolution: Authorizing Support Services Contractor for the Homeless
Management Information System
D. Resolution: Authorizing an Approval to Enter into Agreement with Metopio for
Kane County Community Health Data Dashboard Development
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9. Old Business
10. Reports Placed On File
11. Executive S
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, June 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Strathmann called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
ABSENT Board Member Bill Tarver
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Gripe, Kious*, Linder, Molina*, K. Young; KCAC
Admin. Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson and staff Barrett, Wedel, Smith; ITD
staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes May 20, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
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5. Public Comment
Kane County resident, David Young, explained the substantial damages caused by
First Amendment retaliation. He stated that the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment
provides that Congress shall make no law of bridging the freedom of speech. This
means that the government is prohibited from punishing or censoring individuals for
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-321 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver absent · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-322 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver absent · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-323 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver absent · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Randall Road grade separation INFRA grant agreement up for approval
The KC Transportation Committee will vote on several resolutions, including an intergovernmental agreement with USDOT and IDOT for an INFRA grant for the Randall Road at Hopps Road grade separation and intersection safety improvements. Other actions include reappropriating funds for Fabyan Parkway corridor improvements, approving a 2027 ice control salt purchase, and agreeing to Phase III engineering for Kirk Road at Douglas Road. The committee will also have initial discussion of a draft IGA with the Village of Campton Hills for road access. Monthly reports on finance, maintenance, planning, and operations will be presented.
- Resolution approving INFRA grant IGA for Randall Road at Hopps Road grade separation (Section 19-00511-00-CH)
- Resolution reappropriating funds and amending HR Green contract for Fabyan Parkway corridor improvements (Section 19-00507-00-CH)
- Resolution approving 2027 purchase of ice control salt (BID 26-040-TK)
- Resolution approving IGA with State of Illinois for Phase III engineering at Kirk Road and Douglas Road (Section 24-00377-01-CH)
- Initial consideration of draft IGA with Village of Campton Hills for access to Bunker, LaFox, and Kesinger roads
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMTuesday, June 16, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Resolution: Reappropriating Funds and Amending Resolution No. 23-309 with
HR Green, Inc. for Fabyan Parkway Corridor Improvements from IL Route 31 to
IL Route 25, Kane County Section No. 19-00507-00-CH
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
C. Resolution: Approving 2027 Purchase of Ice Control Salt for the Kane County
Division of Transportation and for Participating Governmental Agencies (BID
26-040-TK)
8. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
B. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of
Illinois for Phase III Engineering and Construction for Kirk Road at Douglas
Road, Kane County Section No. 24-00377-01-CH
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumTuesday, June 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates*, Gripe*, Juby*, Linder, Molina*,
Penesis*; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert, Young, Way, Files, Hohertz; Nika,
O'Connell; ITD staff Peters; ASA Weldon; Spec . ASA Jaeger; PIO Mann; and members
of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
Drew Frasz, Elburn, mentioned that he was the LaFox Civic Organization President,
which is an organization that has been in existence for 25 years working on
development issues around the LaFox area. He referenced agenda item 9B: Initial
Consideration of a Draft Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the County of
Kane and the Village of Campton Hil
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-327 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-329 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-333 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-334 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-326 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-330 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-332 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-331 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-328 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
Committee to consider amended housing and community development plan
The Kane County Development Committee will vote on a resolution amending the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan, which guides federal funding for affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and homeless services. The committee will also hear two zoning petitions (Butterfly Garden and Solar Farm, and Jennifer Davis Trust) and consider preliminary plat approval for Burton's Subdivision and lot adjustments for Whispering Oaks Estates. Monthly financial reports and director's reports are also on the agenda.
- Resolution amending the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan
- Zoning Petition #4683: Douglas Family Butterfly Garden and Solar Farm LLC
- Zoning Petition #4684: Jennifer Davis / Jennifer L. Davis Trust
- Burton's Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Approval
- Whispering Oaks Estates – Lots 4/5
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young & ex-officios Tepe
(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMTuesday, June 16, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve
over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the
2040 land Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that
benefit the public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low-
to moderate-income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2026
5. Public
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young & ex-officios Tepe
(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumTuesday, June 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Sonia Garcia
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates*, Gripe*, Juby*, Kious*, Molina*,
Penesis*; Dev. Asst. Dir. Dall & staff Zine, Mall, Toth; Environ. & Water Res. Dir.
Wollnik & staff Orlik; ITD staff Peters; KC Historian Shepro; KDOT Chief of Permitting
Hohertz; ASA O'Brien; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Williams announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting . He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Garcia
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
Committee Member Garcia did not attend today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: May 19,
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-716 — approved by roll call vote
8 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-717 — approved by roll call vote
8 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-783 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-303 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri Jun 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
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KC Energy and Environmental Committee
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KC Legal Affairs and Claims
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KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee to vote on school resource officer agreement with Kaneland schools
The Judicial/Public Safety Committee will consider multiple resolutions including a school resource officer intergovernmental agreement with Kaneland School District 302, use of opioid settlement funds for a diversion program, and purchase of a forensic DNA collection system. Monthly reports from Sheriff, Coroner, State's Attorney, and other agencies will also be reviewed.
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement for school resource officer with Kaneland CUSD 302
- Resolution authorizing budget adjustment for opioid settlement funds to support diversion program
- Resolution authorizing purchase of M-Vac Forensic DNA Collection System for county lab
- Resolution authorizing emergency budget adjustment for judiciary interpreter services
- Resolution authorizing Live Scan Grant acceptance for Sheriff's Office from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 14, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Revising Office of Emergency Management Temporary Shelter
Facilities Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County
of Kane, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, and the Board of Education of
Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 for the Provision of a School
Resource Officer
C. Resolution: Authorizing Acceptance of the Live Scan Grant from the Illinois
Criminal Justice Information Authority for the Kane County Sheriff’s Office
11. Coroner (M. Silva)
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A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of a M-Vac Forensic DNA Collection
System for the Kane County Forensic Laboratory
12. Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)
A. Resolution: Authorizing an Emergency Budget Adjustment to Increase the
Judici
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumThursday, June 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Bates*, Juby*, Kious*; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; OEM
Dir. Buziecki; Undersheriff Johnson & staff Wolf, Dominguez, Ware; Coroner Silva;
Chief Judge Villa & staff Mathis; SAO Chief of Civil Frank; Public Def. Conant; Court
Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust; Circuit Clk. Barreiro; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock* & staff
Lasky*, Peters; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Gumz
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: May 14, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-317 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-319 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-318 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-313 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-312 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-316 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-315 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-314 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-311 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee to consider fiber conduit contract across Fox River in Geneva
The Administration Committee will vote on several contracts, including a fiber-optic conduit installation across the Fox River for future county communications, an elevator emergency repair, and a digital monument sign. They will also discuss the disposition of county-owned real property.
- Resolution authorizing a contract extension for general construction services with MRRW Construction, LLC (BID# 23-032)
- Resolution authorizing purchase of furniture and furnishings from Tayco Office Furnishings, Inc.
- Resolution ratifying emergency purchase for cylinder excavation and casing install on Building A passenger elevator from Urban Elevator Services
- Resolution authorizing design and construction of a digital monument sign with Aurora Sign Company (RFP# 26-027-TK)
- Resolution authorizing additional 4-inch conduit across the river for future county communications infrastructure with City of Geneva and Whittaker Construction & Excavating, Inc.
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✓ Decided: Committee moves several construction and infrastructure resolutions to Executive Committee
The Administration Committee approved multiple resolutions regarding building maintenance, digital signage, and communications infrastructure for referral to the KC Executive Committee. Discussion included a report on the FY2027 capital budget of approximately $3.6M.
- Approved May 13, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Moved forward contract extension for MRRW Construction, LLC to Executive Committee (5-0)
- Moved forward furniture purchase from Tayco Office Furnishings, Inc. to Executive Committee (5-0)
- Moved forward emergency elevator repair/stabilization with Urban Elevator Services, LLC to Executive Committee (6-0)
- Moved forward digital monument sign agreement with Aurora Sign Company to Executive Committee (5-1)
- Moved forward conduit installation with City of Geneva and Whittaker Construction & Excavating, Inc. to Executive Committee (5-0)
- Moved forward easement agreement with the City of Geneva to Executive Committee (6-0)
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMWednesday, June 10, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Review revenue and expense budgets, capital projects, contractual services,
commodities, and county assets as necessary.
• Review and update the Five-Year Capital plan, Facilities Condition Assessments and
Building Utilization Assessments to monitor short- and long-term projects and potential
funding sources.
• Receive updates on building and grounds maintenance and permanent improvements
as needed.
• Receive scheduled lifecycle replacement reports of county computer systems, network
infrastructure and telephone systems.
• Monitor technology standards, planning, progress and conditions of all county software
applications and databases to ensure continuity of operations for county offices,
departments and visiting public.
• Receive updates on the status of licensing fiber optic network infrastructure assets
throughout the county.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
8. Building Management (K. Harris)
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Ext
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumWednesday, June 10, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT: Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex
Arroyo, Michelle Gumz, Bill Roth and Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE: Sonia Garcia and David Young
ABSENT: Kimberley Young
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Bates, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*; ITD/BLD Exec.
Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Lasky, Roff, Clark, Peters; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff
Way; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; SAO Chief of
Civil Frank*; Co. Clerk Consultant Resuali; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Garcia and
David Young attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michelle Gumz
5. Public Comment
Kane County Member and resident, David Young, explained that a few years ago,
Committee Chairman Kious was confronted by a constituent after a County Board
meeting about his viewpoints that left him frightened. Young mentioned to Ki
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-336 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-298 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young nay · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-299 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young nay · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Resolution to reorganize Workforce Development, create WIOA-funded program manager positions
The committee will consider a resolution to reorganize the Workforce Development Department and create new Workforce Services Program Manager positions funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). They will also review monthly financial reports, health insurance and risk management updates, and receive a medical renewal update. Other agenda items include department head evaluations and routine approvals of minutes and reports.
- Resolution authorizing reorganization of Workforce Development Department and creation of WIOA-funded Workforce Services Program Manager positions
- Monthly Financial Reports review
- Health Insurance and Risk Management updates from Department of Human Resource Management
- Medical Renewal Update
- Department Head Evaluations
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✓ Decided: Committee recommends removing GLP-1 weight loss medications from health plan
The committee approved a workforce reorganization proposal to move forward to the Jobs Committee. Members also adopted new guidelines for Department Head Evaluations and recommended excluding GLP-1 medications used for weight loss from the County's health plan starting in 2027.
- Approved May 13, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Moved workforce reorganization resolution to KC Jobs Committee via roll call vote (5-2)
- Adopted guidelines for Department Head Evaluations
- Recommended elimination of GLP-1 medications for weight loss from health plan effective January 1, 2027
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, June 10, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Report
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing the Reorganization of the Workforce Development
Department and the Creation of Workforce Services Program Manager
Positions Funded Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA)
B. Department Head Evaluations
C. Medical Renewal Update
11. Reports Placed On File
12. Executive Session (if needed)
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, June 10, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Sonia Garcia
ABSENT Board Member Bill Tarver
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Bates*; Juby, Kious*, Molina*, Penesis*, Tepe*; HRM
Exec. Dir. Lobrillo & staff Davis, Larson; Workforce Dev. Dir. Schauer; ITD CIO Lasky*
& staff Peters; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; and
members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Surges announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Garcia
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Anita Lewis
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
Chairman Surges stated the monthly financial reports were o
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-335 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia abstain · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis nay · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
Ordinance to amend employee salary ranges up for vote
The Forest Preserve District Commission will consider an ordinance adjusting salary ranges for employee positions, alongside resolutions for parking lot resurfacing at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve and trail restoration at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve. The board also plans to extend a caretaking agreement with Preservation Partners of Fox Valley and enter closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel. Routine approvals of minutes and bills for May 2026 are on the agenda.
- Resolution approving bid for resurfacing Riverbend Parking Lot at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, South Elgin
- Resolution approving bid for RTP Grant Trail Restoration at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, Elgin
- Ordinance amending salary ranges for employee positions
- Resolution extending Historical Structures Operating and Caretaking Agreement with Preservation Partners of Fox Valley through June 2027
- Closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel
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I. Call to Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
V. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes of May 12, 2026
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from May
2026
DOC-2026-11 Bills and Commissioners Per Diem for May 2026
VII. Presentations
VIII. Planning and Utilization
FP-R-26-06-3226 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Resurfacing of Riverbend
Parking Lot Within the Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, South Elgin, IL
FP-R-26-06-3227 Resolution Approving a Bid for the RTP Grant Trail
Restoration Project at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, Elgin, IL
IX. Executive
FP-O-26-06-0629 Ordinance Amending “An Ordinance Setting the Salary
Ranges of Employee Positions for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County”
FP-R-26-06-3228 Resolution Authorizing an Extension to the Historical
Structures Operating and Caretaking Agreement with the Preservation Partners
of Fox Valley Through June 30, 2027
X. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation, and Personnel
XI. New or Unfinished Business
XII. Communications
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XIII. President's Comments
IXV. Department Reports
DOC-2026-12 Department Reports
XV. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-R-26-06-3228 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-06-3227 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-06-3226 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
DOC-2026-12 — accepted and placed on file
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
DOC-2026-11 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 3:30 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Committee to discuss Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act and transit board appointments
This special Committee of the Whole meeting features presentations on the proposed Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, which would restructure regional transit governance. Officials from Kane County DOT, III Foundation, RTA, Metra, and Pace will provide overviews. The committee will also discuss appointments to the Pace and Metra boards. No decisions are scheduled; the session is informational.
- Presentation and discussion of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act
- Speaker: Heidi Files (Kane County DOT) on NITA Act overview
- Speaker: Marc R. Poulos (III Foundation) on background and purpose of NITA Act
- Speaker: Rob Nash (RTA) on regional governance and transition timeline
- Discussion of appointments to Pace and Metra boards
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KC Committee of the Whole
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Auditorium3:30 PMThursday, June 4, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2026, February 24, 2026, March 24, 2026, &
April 28, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act
i. Speakers: Heidi Files (Kane County Division of Transportation - Overview
of the NITA Act), Marc R. Poulos (Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for
Fair Contracting Exec. Dir. & Counsel - Background and Purpose of the
NITA Act), Rob Nash (Regional Transit Authority Director of
Governmental Affairs - Regional Governance & Transition Timeline), Joe
McMahon (Metra Commuter Rail Board Chair - Transit Funding & Metra
Perspective), & Erik Llywellyn (Pace Suburban Bus Chief Planning
Officer - Transit Funding & Pace Perspective)
B. NITA/Pace & Metra Board Appointments Discussion
8. Executive Session (if needed)
9. Adjournment
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2026 — approved by unanimous consent
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-06-3228 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-06-3227 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-06-3226 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-O-26-06-0629 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
TMP-26-721 — approved by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
DOC-2026-11 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Committee to vote on Sheriff impound lot contract, Pride Month proclamation
The Kane County Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions for contracts, purchases, and intergovernmental agreements. Notable items include a construction contract for the Sheriff Impound Parking Lot, purchase of HVAC services, and proclamations recognizing Pride Month and Gun Violence Awareness Month. The committee will also vote on a travel approval and a resolution amending a furniture project.
- Resolution authorizing contract with Abbey Construction for Sheriff Impound Parking Lot Project
- Resolution authorizing purchase of HVAC services from Johnson Controls through OMNIA contract
- Resolution revising Kane County's mass transit sales tax allocation financial policies
- Proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month in Kane County
- Resolution approving S.W.A.T. team intergovernmental agreement for tactical medical support with Pingree Grove Fire Department
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✓ Decided: Kane County Executive Committee reviews monthly financial reports
The Committee reviewed monthly financial statements and updates on the General Fund. Financial Executive Director Hopkinson reported that outside auditors completed audits of the County's financial reports with a clean opinion.
- Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, June 3, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: May 6, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------
Administration
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Abbey Construction Company, Inc. for
the Sheriff Impound Parking Lot Project for the Kane County Building
Management Department (BID# 26-028-TL)
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of Building Management Services (HVAC
Equipment, Installation, Services, and Related Products) with Johnson Controls
Through OMNIA for the Building Management Department (Contract#
2023003491)
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Janitorial Services for Kane
County Facilities with Eco Clean Maintenance, Inc. (BID# 24-038-TS)
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D. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of Technology Solutions, Products, and
Services from Dell Marketing L.P. Through OMNIA for t
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PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, June 3, 2026
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Rick Williams
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Gripe, Iqbal, Penesis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;
ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Harris, Walker, Peters; KDOT Dir.
Zakosek & staff Rickert*; SAO staff Brady, Hunt*; KCSO staff Catich, Wolf; KaneComm
Dir. Guthrie; Workforce Dev. Dir. Schauer; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; KCAC Admin.
Youngsteadt*; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Gumz,
Lewis, Molina, and Williams attending today's meeting remotely.
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-273 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis nay · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-291 — moved forward by roll call vote
10 yea · 5 nay · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan nay · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges nay · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth nay
TMP-26-715 — moved forward by roll call vote
12 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth nay
The other 26 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM
KC AD HOC Elected Officials Salary Review Committee
Committee to review compensation for Sheriff, Treasurer, County Clerk
The Ad Hoc Elected Officials Salary Review Committee will review compensation for the Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Clerk. The committee will then establish formal compensation recommendations. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Review of compensation for the Sheriff office
- Review of compensation for the Treasurer office
- Review of compensation for the County Clerk office
- Establishment of compensation recommendations for elected officials
- Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024
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Auditorium1:00 PMTuesday, June 2, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: May 15, 2024
5. Public Comment
6. New Business
A. Elected Official Compensation Review
i. Sheriff
ii. Treasurer
iii. County Clerk
B. Review and Establish Compensation Recommendations
7. Executive Session (if needed)
8. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Review and Establish Compensation Recommendations — approved by roll call vote
3 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea
Thu May 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
Committee to consider bids for resurfacing and trail restoration projects
The Planning and Utilization Committee will consider bids for resurfacing the Riverbend Parking Lot at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve and for the RTP Grant Trail Restoration at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve. It also will vote on extending the Historical Structures Operating and Caretaking Agreement with Preservation Partners of Fox Valley through June 2027. The committee will then go into closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel.
- Bid for resurfacing Riverbend Parking Lot at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, South Elgin
- Bid for RTP Grant Trail Restoration at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, Elgin
- Extension of Historical Structures Operating and Caretaking Agreement with Preservation Partners of Fox Valley through June 30, 2027
- Closed session for land acquisition, license agreements, litigation, and personnel
- Public comment period (3-minute limit)
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President Bill Lenert, Chair Cherryl Strathmann, Vice-Chair Deborah Allan, Jennifer
Abbatacola, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Chris Kious, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis
3rd Floor Board Room9:30 AMThursday, May 28, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes of April 30, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
TMP-26-690 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Resurfacing of Riverbend
Parking Lot Within the Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, South Elgin, IL
TMP-26-688 Resolution Approving a Bid for the RTP Grant Trail Restoration
Project at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, Elgin, IL
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-668 Resolution Authorizing an Extension to the Historical Structures
Operating and Caretaking Agreement with the Preservation Partners of Fox
Valley Through June 30, 2027
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in person at the Forest
Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva,
Illinois and via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6302325980? pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dvaVVrUT09
Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website mus
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-R-26-06-3228 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Alex Arroyo yea
FP-R-26-06-3226 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Alex Arroyo yea
FP-R-26-06-3227 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Alex Arroyo yea
Thu May 28, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Committee will approve a contract with getResQ911 for temporary 9‑1‑1 staffing
The Kane County Finance and Budget Committee will consider a series of resolutions covering vehicle replacement, workforce program agreements, budget adjustments, and intergovernmental agreements. It will also approve a contract (RFQ 26-033) with getResQ911 for temporary certified 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator staffing. The meeting includes Treasurer, Auditor, and Finance Director reports before moving to new business items.
- Resolution: Approving RFQ 26-033 with getResQ911 for temporary certified 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator staffing
- Resolution: Authorizing a vehicle replacement purchase for Animal Control
- Resolution: Authorizing youth, adult, and dislocated worker subrecipient agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for Program Year 2026
- Resolution: Authorizing FY2026 budget adjustments for forensic lab expenses, Department of Commerce grant, and Statewide Deferred Prosecution Program grant for the State’s Attorney’s Office
- Resolution: Authorizing intergovernmental agreements with DuPage County and McHenry County for juvenile detention services
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✓ Decided: The Finance and Budget Committee approved April minutes and reviewed the Treasurer's report
The committee approved the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026, by unanimous consent. Public comment focused on the Sheriff's budget overruns and the use of property tax bills for political inserts. The Treasurer presented the FY2027 Budget and discussed bank relationship changes.
- Approved April 29, 2026, meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, May 27, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Insure a balanced budget and adequate cash flow for County operations
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 29, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. Amazon FY2025 Purchases Audit
C. FY2027 Auditor Budget Presentation
D. April 2026 Claims Exception Report
E. Resolution: Approving April 2026 Claims Paid
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. FY2027 Budget Discussion
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Vehicle Replacement Purchase for Animal Control
B. Resolution: Authorizing Youth Subrecipient Agreements for Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs for Program Year 2026
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C. Resolution: Authorizing Adult and Dislocated Worker Subrecipient Agreements
for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs for Program Year 2026
D. Resolution: Approving RFQ 26-033 with getResQ911 for Temporary Certified
9-1-1 Telecommunicator Staffing
E. Resolution: Authorizing Fis
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, May 27, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Ted Penesis
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates, Gripe, Gumz*, Iqbal, Kious*, Linder,
Molina*, K. Young*; Treasurer Lauzen; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;
State's Attorney Mosser & staff Frank; KCSO Chief of Operations Wolf; KCHD Exec .
Dir. Isaacson*; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock* & staff Lasky*, Peters; Workforce Dev.
Dir. Schauer; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; KDOT Dir. Zakosek; and members of the press
and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Lenert announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Penesis
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 29, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Vern Tepe
5. Public Comment
Kane County Board Member and resident, Mo Iqbal
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-291 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 nay · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby nay · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges nay · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Tue May 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM
KC Community Development Commission
Commission to consider 2026 applications and budget recommendations
The KC Community Development Commission will meet to review program updates. The body is scheduled to consider 2026 applications and provide budget recommendations.
- Consideration of 2026 applications
- Budget recommendations
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 2026
4. Public Comment
5. Program Update
6. Consideration of 2026 Applications and Budget Recommendations
7. Adjournment
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consideration of 2026 Applications and Budget Recommendations — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 4 absent · 1 abstain
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Bill Lenert absent · Michael Linder yea · Clifford Surges yea · Jeffrey Schielke yea · John Skillman abstain · Tom Armstrong absent · Bryan Barus absent · Kelly Burke absent · Sandy Kaczmarski yea · Manny Miralrio yea
Tue May 26, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Auditorium
Thu May 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
Committee to vote on digital monument sign contract with Aurora Sign Company
The KC Public Service Committee will hear monthly reports from the Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, and County Clerk. The agenda includes FY2027 budget presentations from the Regional Office of Education and the Veteran's Assistance Commission. A resolution authorizing a contract with Aurora Sign Company for a digital monument sign (RFP #26-027-TK) is up for a vote.
- Resolution authorizing design and construction of a digital monument sign with Aurora Sign Company (RFP #26-027-TK)
- FY2027 budget presentation from the Regional Office of Education
- FY2027 budget presentation from the Veteran's Assistance Commission
- Monthly reports from Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, and County Clerk
- Approval of minutes from April 23, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: Committee approves digital monument sign project for Government Center
The committee approved a resolution to design and construct a digital monument sign at the Kane County Government Center. The resolution was amended to require review by the Administration Committee before proceeding to the Executive Committee.
- Approved April 23, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Amended digital monument sign resolution to include Administration Committee review (unanimous)
- Approved digital monument sign resolution via roll call vote (7-1)
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMThursday, May 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
10. Regional Office of Education
A. FY2027 Budget Presentation
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
B. FY2027 Budget Presentation
12. County Clerk
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A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing an Agreement for the Design and Construction of a
Digital Monument Sign with Aurora Sign Company (RFP #26-027-TK)
13. Other Business
14. Executive Session (If Needed)
15. Reports Placed On File
16. Adjournment
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumThursday, May 21, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice Chairman Sanchez called today's meeting to order 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member David Young
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby, Linder, Molina*, K. Young; Treasurer Lauzen;
SOA Armstrong; ROE Supt. Jonak and staff Algrim; VAC Supt. Zimmerman; Co. Clk.
Dir. of Tax Extension/Vital Records John Emerson, Co. Clk's Office Dir. of Elections
Raymond Esquivel; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD/BLDG Mgmt. Exec. Dir. Fahnestock; ITD
staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice Chairman Young announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
He asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Surges attending
remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
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5. Public Comment
Kane County resident Todd Olson spoke on his concerns ab
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26-336 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Jarett Sanchez yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Anita Lewis nay · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Thu May 21, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Agriculture committee sets goals for farmland preservation and farmer support
The Kane County Agriculture Committee will review its 2026 goals, including farmland protection and the Growing for Kane program, and hear updates from the Farm Bureau and Farmers Markets.
- Review of 2026 Committee Goals
- Kane County Farm Bureau Updates
- Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Updates
- Northern Illinois Food Bank Updates
- Kane County Farmers Markets Presentation
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✓ Decided: The Agriculture Committee approved the April 23, 2026, meeting minutes.
The committee met to receive updates from various agricultural and food security partners. No new business was presented or voted upon during the session.
- Approved April 23, 2026, meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMThursday, May 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural heritage.
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumThursday, May 21, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Juby called today's meeting to order at 10:41 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Lewis, Linder, Molina*, K. Young; KCFB Mgr.
Heinsohn; KDSWCD Admin. Gerdts; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff and staff Tansely; NIU
Food Bank Senior Mgr. of Public Policy and Benefits Desio; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD
staff Peters; and members of the press and public including former Board Member
Mike Kenyon.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Deborah Allan
5. Public Comment
Kane County resident Steve Lefler stated that 70% of nitrogen phosphorus is going into
the Fox River and it has become a key water quality concern. He stated that repairing
and conserving the nutrient runoff from agricultural sources upstream and urban
fertilizers, pet waste, and waste water should be a major focus.
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Committee to consider fund transfer and FY2027 budgets
The Kane County Public Health Committee will hear FY2027 budget presentations for the Health Department and Animal Control, and consider a resolution to transfer funds from the Public Health Fund to the ARPA Fund. Monthly reports on finance and animal control will also be reviewed, along with an update on the Tuberculosis Program.
- Resolution: Authorization Transfer from Public Health Fund to ARPA Fund
- KCHD FY2027 Budget Presentation
- KCAC FY2027 Budget Presentation
- KCHD Tuberculosis Program update
- Monthly Finance and Animal Control reports
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✓ Decided: Committee moves forward with $15,000 transfer to ARPA Behavioral Health Initiative
The committee approved a resolution to transfer $15,000 from the Health Department to the ARPA Fund for reporting purposes. The meeting also included budget presentations for Kane County Animal Control and the Kane County Health Department.
- Approved April 22, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Moved forward $15,000 transfer from Health Department to ARPA Fund (5-0)
- Placed reports on file by unanimous consent
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, May 20, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
7. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report - Brett Youngsteadt, KCAC Admin.
B. KCAC FY2027 Budget Presentation (not attached)
8. Executive Director
A. Health Department Updates - Michael Isaacson, Executive Director
B. KCHD FY2027 Budget Presentation
C. KCHD Tuberculosis Program - Katie Glomp, Disease Prevention Program
Support Manager
D. Resolution: Authorization Transfer from Public Health Fund to ARPA Fund
9. Old Business
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10. Reports Placed On File
11. Executive Session (if needed)
12. Chair's Comments
13. New Business
14. Adjournment
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, May 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Strathmann called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Gripe, Gumz, Linder; Molina*, K. Young; KCAC
Admin. Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson and staff Barrett, Onwuta; ITD staff
Kash; and members of the press and public including Public Health Intern Claudia Haro
and Disease Prevention Program Support Manager Katie Glomp.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Strathmann announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
She asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Tarver attending
remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
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5. Public Comment
Spec. ASA Shepro stated that on May 19, 1776, American Continental Army forces
stationed at Fort
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6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver present · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed May 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
Kane County Legislative Committee holds procedural meeting
The agenda for this meeting contains only routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, a legislative update, and new/old business with no specific proposals or actions listed. As there are no substantive items, this is a boilerplate meeting.
- Approval of minutes from March 18, 2026
- Legislative update (no details provided)
- New business and old business (no specifics)
- Possible executive session if needed
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✓ Decided: Committee discusses legislative aide funding and state fiscal proposals
The committee discussed potential funding for a new legislative aide position to provide research and administrative support. Members also addressed Governor Pritzker's proposal regarding the Local Government Distributive Fund and the impact of unfunded mandates.
- Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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GUMZ, LINDER, Abbatacola, Bates, Gripe, Molina, Strathmann, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Legislative Update
7. New Business
8. Old Business
9. Executive Session (if needed)
10. Adjournment
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GUMZ, LINDER, Abbatacola, Bates, Gripe, Molina, Strathmann, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumWednesday, May 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Gumz called today's meeting to order at 10:37 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Myrna Molina
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Kious*, Penesis, Sanchez, K. Young;
Transportation Chief Deputy Rickert; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson; Spec. ASA Shepro;
ITD staff Kash; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Gumz announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Abbatacola and Molina
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Legislative Update
Chairman Gumz stated that she would like to discuss potential funding sources for a
legislative aide or legislative assistant assigned to the legislative committee. She not
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
FY2027 budget presentations for Development and Environmental departments
The County Development Committee will hear FY2027 budget presentations for the Development and Community Services and Environmental & Water Resources departments. The agenda also includes routine monthly reports on building, zoning, property code enforcement, planning, and water resources, as well as approval of previous minutes and public comment. No votes on major policy changes are scheduled.
- FY2027 Development and Community Services Department Budget Presentation
- FY2027 Environmental & Water Resources Budget Presentation
- Zoning petitions under Building & Zoning Division
- Monthly financial reports and division updates
- Committee goals reference preserving over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels
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✓ Decided: Committee reviews FY2027 budgets for Development and Environmental departments
The committee reviewed budget presentations for the Development and Community Services Department and the Environmental & Water Resources Department. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded outside of procedural approvals.
- Approved April 21, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Placed reports on file by unanimous consent
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young & ex-officios Tepe
(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMTuesday, May 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve
over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the
2040 land Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that
benefit the public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low-
to moderate-income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 21, 2026
5. Publi
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young & ex-officios Tepe
(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumTuesday, May 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Alex Arroyo
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Kious*, Molina*, Strathmann*; Dev. Dir.
VanKerkhoff & staff Zine, Mall, Toth, Dall, Mallett; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik;
ITD staff Kash; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; and members of the press and
public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Williams announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting . He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Arroyo
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 21, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
5. Public Comment
None.
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
FY2027 budget presentation; Kirk Road bridge contract considered
The committee will review the FY2027 transportation budget and vote on several engineering contracts and an intergovernmental agreement for road and bridge projects. Items include the Kirk Road bridge over Union Pacific Railroad, Allen Road HSIP improvements, and Galligan Road improvements. Routine reports on maintenance, planning, permitting, traffic, and project implementation are also on the agenda.
- FY2027 Transportation Budget Presentation
- Resolution: Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois for Phase III engineering and construction for Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad
- Resolution: Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group for Phase I/II engineering on Allen Road HSIP improvements from Widmayer Road to Brier Hill Road
- Resolution: Agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Phase II engineering on Galligan Road improvements from Binnie Road to Freeman Road
- Resolution: Amendment No. 3 with BLA, Inc. for Phase II engineering on Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad
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✓ Decided: Committee moves budget, software, and bridge agreements to Executive Committee
The Transportation Committee approved several resolutions for referral to the KC Executive Committee. These include Adopt-A-Highway applicants, asset management software for stormwater tracking, and a bridge replacement agreement.
- Approved Adopt-A-Highway applicants for referral (8-0)
- Approved Vertesoft, LLC software purchase for asset management referral (8-0)
- Approved Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad bridge agreement referral (8-0)
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMTuesday, May 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 21, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. FY2027 Transportation Budget Presentation
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
C. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of Software Products and Services for
Asset Management with Vertesoft, LLC for the Kane County Division of
Transportation (Contract #159574)
8. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
B. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of
Illinois for Phase III Engineering and Construction for Kirk Road over Union
Pacific Railroad, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR
9. Permitting
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A. Permitting Report
10. Traffic Operations
A. Traffic Operations Report
11. Project Implementation
A. Pr
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumTuesday, May 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams
REMOTE Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Garcia, Juby*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*,
Strathmann*, D. Young*; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert, Young, Way, Files,
Hohertz, Nika, O'Connell, Lichtenberger; ITD staff Lebo, Chidester, Kash, Mullins,
Petoskey, Porch, Dieckmann, Krueger; Environ. Mgmt. Senior Engineer Wetland Spec.
Linke; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; Spec. ASA Jaeger; and members of the
press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 21, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
ITD Office Mgr. Lorraine Chidester spoke on the tenth anniversary of the death of her
husband, Steve Chidester. She requested everyone to pause their daily activities at
10:41 a.m. in honor of the ti
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8 yea · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
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8 yea · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-283 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-282 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-285 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-281 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri May 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
Committee to vote on workforce program subrecipient agreements for FY2026
The KC Jobs Committee will discuss and vote on two resolutions authorizing subrecipient agreements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs for Program Year 2026, one for youth and one for adult and dislocated workers. The agenda also includes presentations on the Kane County Economic Development Corporation and ComEd market development initiatives, as well as updates on county economic development efforts. The committee will review its 2026 goals, which focus on implementing the economic development strategic plan and supporting ARPA-funded projects.
- Resolution authorizing Youth Subrecipient Agreements for WIOA Programs for Program Year 2026
- Resolution authorizing Adult and Dislocated Worker Subrecipient Agreements for WIOA Programs for Program Year 2026
- Presentation by Kane County Economic Development Corporation CEO Michael Cassa
- Presentation on ComEd Market Development Initiatives by Senior Program Manager Misty Gibbons
- Staff updates on Kane County economic development initiatives and ARPA projects
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMFriday, May 15, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Regional Partnerships - Continue to work with the Greater Chicagoland Economic
Partnership and other regional partners on economic development activities
• Local Economic Development Programs - Continue to meet the objectives of the active
ARPA Programs and Grant Programs while actively seeking new opportunities to enhance
current programming
• Support for Jobs Committee focusing on the Six Priorities:
1) Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Kane County
2) Implement approved ARPA projects
oKane County Economic Development Organization - Launch
oFabulous Fox! Water Trail - Launch sites and marketing
oFarmer Grants – staff managed grants to local food farmers
oTourism – with CVB’s
oManufacturing – with IMEC
3) Support the Kane County Economic Development Organization
4) Support County’s role in the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership
5) Continue to strengthened partnerships with economic development efforts by the
State of Illinois, municipalities, chambers
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-271 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-270 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri May 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Energy and Environmental Committee to review FY2027 budget presentation
The committee will review the Environmental & Water Resources FY2027 budget presentation. Members will also receive a presentation on heat pumps and discuss data centers. The meeting includes a request to approve travel expenses for Mavis Bates to attend the NACO Conference in New Orleans.
- Environmental & Water Resources FY2027 Budget Presentation
- Heat Pumps 101 presentation by Justin Margolies of Slipstream
- Approval of travel expenses for Mavis Bates for the July 2026 NACO Conference in New Orleans
- Discussion on understanding data centers
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMFriday, May 15, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
• Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
• Ensure all County-owned facilities have a commercial recycling container and that
janitorial staff use those containers to consolidate generated recyclables.
• Implement an educational campaign across all departments by distributing yes /no
recycling posters, short videos on common recyclables encountered in the workplace, and
training on how to reduce contamination.
Community outreach to educate about the CAIP
• Identify and attend five public events.
• Create at least ten social media videos disseminating events, funding opportunities,
and other educational content.
• Identify and promote solar success stories in Kane County.
Notify the Kane County Board of any relevant or emerging trends
• Bring in four new guest speakers.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 17, 2026
5. Public Comment
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee to approve SWAT team agreement with Pingree Grove Fire Dept.
The Kane County Judicial/Public Safety Committee will consider several budget presentations for FY2027 and approve multiple resolutions. Key actions include approving a temporary 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator staffing contract, adopting a SWAT team intergovernmental agreement with Pingree Grove Fire Department, and authorizing budget adjustments for the forensic lab and State’s Attorney grant funds. Additional items are reports from KaneComm, Emergency Management, Sheriff, Coroner, Judiciary, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Court Services, and Circuit Clerk.
- Resolution: Approve RFQ 26-033 with getResQ911 for temporary certified 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator staffing
- Resolution: Approve Kane County SWAT Team Intergovernmental Agreement with Pingree Grove Fire Department
- Resolution: Authorize FY2026 budget adjustment for FY2025 forensic lab expenses per AD HOC Opioid Settlement Fund
- Resolution: Authorize FY2026 budget adjustment for remaining State of Illinois Department of Commerce grant funds for State’s Attorney’s Office
- Resolution: Authorize acceptance of Statewide Deferred Prosecution Program Grant for State’s Attorney’s Office
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✓ Decided: Committee approved April 16 minutes by unanimous consent
The Judicial/Public Safety Committee approved the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes with unanimous consent. Remote attendance for members Gumz and Williams was accepted without objection. Several items were forwarded to other committees: the RFQ 26-033 award to getResQ911, the SWAT intergovernmental agreement with Pingree Grove Fire Department, and the FY2025 forensic lab expense budget adjustment.
- Approved April 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved remote attendance for Gumz and Williams (no objections)
- Moved RFQ 26-033 award to getResQ911 forward to Finance & Budget Committee (roll call vote)
- Moved SWAT intergovernmental agreement with Pingree Grove Fire Dept. forward to Executive Committee (roll call vote)
- Moved FY2025 forensic lab expense budget adjustment forward to Finance & Budget Committee (roll call vote)
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 16, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
A. FY2027 Merit Commission Budget Presentation (not attached)
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Approving RFQ 26-033 with getResQ911 for Temporary Certified
9-1-1 Telecommunicator Staffing
C. FY2027 KaneComm Budget Presentation
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
B. FY2027 OEM Budget Presentation (not attached)
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Approving Kane County S.W.A.T. Team Intergovernmental
Agreement for Tactical Emergency Medical Support Services with Pingree
Grove Fire Department
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C. Resolution: Authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year
2025 Forensic Lab Expenses as Approved by the AD HOC Opioid Settlement
Fund Committee
D. FY2027 KCSO Budget Presentation (not attached)
11. Coroner (M. Silva)
A. Monthly Report
B. FY2027 Coroner Budget Presentation (not attached)
12. Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)
A. FY2027 Judiciary & Courts Bud
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumThursday, May 14, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Rick Williams
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Kious*, Penesis*, K. Young; Merit
Commission Chair Burgert; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; OEM Dir. Buziecki; Undersheriff
Johnson & staff Wolf, Aguirre, Osmani, Dominguez, Schwab; Coroner Silva; Chief
Judge Villa & staff O'Brien, Mathis; SAO staff Frank*, Brady, Hunt; Public Defender
Conant; Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust; Circuit Clerk Barreiro; ITD staff Kash; and
members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Gumz and
Williams attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 16, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-273 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-279 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-276 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-277 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-272 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-274 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-275 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Thu May 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
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KC Administration Committee
Committee to consider Sheriff impound lot contract and FY2027 budget
The KC Administration Committee will vote on several resolutions including a contract for the Sheriff Impound Parking Lot project, HVAC services, janitorial extension, technology purchases, and camera systems. They will also receive FY2027 budget presentations for Information Technologies and Building Management. Other actions include vehicle replacement purchases and authorizing public sharing of GIS data.
- Resolution authorizing contract with Abbey Construction for Sheriff Impound Parking Lot project (BID# 26-028-TL)
- Resolution authorizing purchase of HVAC services from Johnson Controls through OMNIA (Contract# 2023003491)
- Resolution authorizing contract extension for janitorial services with Eco Clean Maintenance (BID# 24-038-TS)
- Resolution authorizing purchase of technology solutions from Dell Marketing L.P. through OMNIA (Contract# 01-143)
- Resolution authorizing contract for camera and access control systems with three vendors (RFP# 26-013-DH)
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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and authorized three building contracts
The Administration Committee approved the April 15 minutes by unanimous consent. It moved forward three building‑management resolutions: a contract with Abbey Construction for the Sheriff Impound Parking Lot, a purchase agreement with Johnson Controls for HVAC equipment, and a one‑year extension of janitorial services with Eco Clean Maintenance. All three were approved by roll‑call vote and sent to the KC Executive Committee.
- Approved April 15 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Authorized Abbey Construction contract for Sheriff Impound Parking Lot (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized purchase of HVAC equipment/services with Johnson Controls (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized one‑year extension of janitorial services with Eco Clean Maintenance (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMWednesday, May 13, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Review revenue and expense budgets, capital projects, contractual services,
commodities, and county assets as necessary.
• Review and update the Five-Year Capital plan, Facilities Condition Assessments and
Building Utilization Assessments to monitor short- and long-term projects and potential
funding sources.
• Receive updates on building and grounds maintenance and permanent improvements
as needed.
• Receive scheduled lifecycle replacement reports of county computer systems, network
infrastructure and telephone systems.
• Monitor technology standards, planning, progress and conditions of all county software
applications and databases to ensure continuity of operations for county offices,
departments and visiting public.
• Receive updates on the status of licensing fiber optic network infrastructure assets
throughout the county.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
A. Landscaping Updates (K. Harris)
B. FY2027 Information Technologies and B
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumWednesday, May 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:45 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT: Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex
Arroyo, David Young, Kimberley Young, Bill Roth and Corinne M.
Pierog
REMOTE: Sonia Garcia
ABSENT: Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Bates*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*, Strathmann*;
ITD/BLD staff Lasky, Harris, Lebo, Kash, Roff, Clark, Smith, Walker, Franco; KCSO
Chief of Admin. Catich; KC Historian/Spec. ASA Shepro; KDOT Dir. Zakosek; KCAC
Admin. Youngsteadt*; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Garcia
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: David Young
5. Public Comment
Kane County Board Member and resident, David Young, stated that those who wish to
speak during public comment at a Board meeting are exercising their free rights that
are protected by the First Amendment. He explained that the First Amendment is
intended to protect speakers f
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-269 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-262 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia present · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-290 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-634 — approved by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-265 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-266 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-261 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia present · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-263 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia present · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-264 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia present · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed May 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
FY2027 Human Resources Department budget presented to committee
The Kane County Human Services Committee will review monthly financial reports and discuss Department of Human Resource Management items such as health insurance, risk management, and staffing. They will also consider compliance training updates, old business items, and new business including committee goals and the FY2027 HR department budget presentation. The meeting concludes with any reports placed on file and a possible executive session.
- Approval of April 15, 2026 minutes
- Monthly financial reports review
- Health insurance discussion
- Risk management discussion
- FY2027 HR Department budget presentation
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✓ Decided: Human Services Committee approved HRM FY2027 budget of $257,992
The committee approved the April 15 minutes and placed reports on file by unanimous consent. It gave consensus support to the Human Resource Management Department's FY2027 budget of $257,992. The committee postponed the Committee Goals discussion to the next meeting and noted a request to draft an ethics‑commission resolution, but no vote was taken on those items.
- Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Supported HRM FY2027 budget of $257,992 (consensus)
- Postponed Committee Goals discussion to next month
- Noted request to draft ethics‑commission resolution (no decision)
- Requested addition of department‑head reporting discussion for next meeting (no decision)
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, May 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Report
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Committee Goals
B. FY2027 HR Department Budget Presentation
11. Reports Placed On File
12. Executive Session (if needed)
13. Adjournment
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, May 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT Board Member Deborah Allan
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Arroyo, Juby, Kious*, Molina*, Penesis*, Strathmann*;
D. Young*; K. Young; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo & staff Davis, Larson; ITD CIO Lasky* &
staff Kash; KC Historian/Special ASA Shepro; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; SAO CFO
Hunt*; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Surges announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Garcia and
Tarver attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
5. Public Comment
Kane County Historian Shepro provided the semiquincentennial minute. He stated that
on May 4, 1776, Rhode Island declared their independence, which was celebrated
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 9:45 AM
County Board
County Board to consider adopting Housing Readiness Action Plan
The Kane County Board will consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions and ordinances, including adopting the Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan, reallocating over $646,000 in American Rescue Plan funds, and authorizing a fiscal year 2027 non-union cost-of-living wage increase. The board will also hold a public hearing on a zoning petition and discuss several transportation contracts.
- Adopting the Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan (Resolution 26-216)
- Re-programming $200,000 from court tech to building access control ARPA project (Resolution 26-198)
- Re-programming $263,473.49 from court tech to IT microwave radio for mutual aid ARPA project (Resolution 26-201)
- Authorizing FY2027 non-union cost-of-living wage increase (Ordinance 26-227)
- Zoning petition #4682 for Jose Barajas and Anahi Tepox
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✓ Decided: Board approved $200,000 ARPA fund reprogramming for building access control
The Kane County Board approved a series of items on the consent agenda, including re‑programming $200,000 of ARPA funds to the Building Management Department’s Access Control project. Additional ARPA re‑programming amounts of $153,523, $29,599.16, and $263,473.49 were also approved, along with numerous contract extensions and inter‑governmental agreements.
- Approved re‑programming of $200,000 ARPA funds to Access Control project (Item 26-198)
- Approved re‑programming of $153,523 ARPA funds to State’s Attorney felony case project (Item 26-199)
- Approved re‑programming of $29,599.16 ARPA funds to State’s Attorney domestic violence project (Item 26-200)
- Approved re‑programming of $263,473.49 ARPA funds to KaneComm microwave radio project (Item 26-201)
- Approved contract extension for Kane County Detention Door Maintenance (Item 26-204)
- Approved contract renewal for asbestos, lead, and mold consulting services (Item 26-205)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for juvenile detention services (Item 26-229)
- Approved elimination of Housing and COC Program Manager position and creation of Assistant Director of Planning & Information Management for Health Department (Item 26-230)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 14, 2026
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
A. TMP-26-440 Proclamation Recognizing May as Volunteer Appreciation Month in
Kane County
B. TMP-26-644 Proclaiming May 2026 Motorcycle Awareness Month
C. TMP-26-650 Community Development Commission Appointments
8. CONSENT AGENDA/OMNIBUS VOTE
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American Rescue Plan
Resolution: 26-194 Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number
44519924(29) Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
Resolution: 26-195 Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number
44519924(13) Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
Resolution: 26-196 Approving First Amendment to Intergovernmental
Agreement with Hampshire Township Road District
Resolution: 26-197 Approving First Amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the Kane County Board and the Kane County Health
Department
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Resolution: 26-198 Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Dollars)
from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Technology Moderni
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719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
County Board
Meeting Minutes
9:45 AM AuditoriumTuesday, May 12, 2026
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 on May 12, 2026.
Madam Chair Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:50AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member David Young
Board Member Kimberley Young
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT: Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Rick Williams
Present: Fin. Dir. Hopkinson; KC Historian Shepro; Sr. Rec. Sec. Zgobica; Bldg. Mgmt.
Sec. Dir. Smith; KDOT staff Rickert; Health Dept. Dir. Isaacson*; Dpty. Clk. Mazzei;
PIO Mann; SA Mosser; SAO Chf. of Civil Frank, ASA Troost and Fin. Dir. Hunt*; Dev.
Dir. VanKerkhoff, Mgr. Zine and Planner Toth; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; WC Atty.
Collison; HRM Dir. Lobrillo; Treasurer Lauzen; OEM Dir. Buziecki; Env. Res. Dir.
Wollnik; Animal Co
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🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-226 — approved by roll call vote
14 yea · 8 nay · 2 absent · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert nay · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez nay · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-259 — failed by roll call vote
12 nay · 7 yea · 4 present · 2 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert present · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez nay · Cherryl Strathmann present · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver nay · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams absent · David Young present · Kimberley Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-227 — approved by roll call vote
19 yea · 3 nay · 2 absent · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver nay · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-256 — approved by roll call vote
21 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams absent · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-260 — failed by roll call vote
12 nay · 6 yea · 5 present · 2 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz nay · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert present · Anita Lewis nay · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez nay · Cherryl Strathmann present · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver nay · Vern Tepe present · Rick Williams absent · David Young present · Kimberley Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 69 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu May 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
Forest Preserve District to approve 2026-2027 budget and sell land
The Kane County Forest Preserve District Executive Committee will approve the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and authorize the sale of three district-owned parcels. The meeting also includes resolutions for park renovations, trail resurfacing, and restroom replacement.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget Appropriation Ordinance
- Resolution authorizing sale of Riverside Drive parcels in Fox River Heights
- Resolution authorizing sale of Jericho Road parcel at Big Rock Forest Preserve
- Resolution authorizing sale of parcels between Tower Hill Road and Chicago & Northwestern Railway
- Resolution approving bid for Glenwood Park Forest Preserve renovation
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District Executive
Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Jon Gripe, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Bill Roth,
Cherryl Strathmann, Rick Williams
3rd Floor Board Room8:30 AMThursday, May 7, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from April 9, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Presentation and Approval of Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from April 2026
TMP-26-602 Bills and Commissioner’s Per Diem from April 2026
V. Finance and Administration
TMP-26-371 Ordinance for the Annual Budget Appropriation Fiscal Year
2026-2027
VI. Land Acquisition
TMP-26-560 Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of District Owned Parcels Along
Riverside Drive In The Fox River Heights Subdivision, Kane County
TMP-26-562 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a District Owned Parcel on
Jericho Road at Big Rock Forest Preserve
TMP-26-561 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of District Owned Parcels
Between Tower Hill Road and the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in Freeman
Kame-Meagher Forest Preserve
TMP-26-575 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the Village of Campton Hills and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Concerning Annexation and Regulatory Development of Certain Property
VII. Planning & Utilization
TMP-26-550 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Renovation of Glenwood Park
Forest Preserve
TMP-26-548 Resolu
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Committee to vote on adopting Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan
The Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda with over 50 items, including resolutions to reprogram ARPA funds, approve contracts, and adopt the Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan. Non-consent items include ordinances on wage increases and surplus real property, as well as a vote on Grand Victoria Riverboat funding for FY2027.
- Adoption of the Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan
- Reprogramming $200,000 in ARPA funds from court technology to building access control
- Reprogramming $263,473.49 in ARPA funds from court technology to KaneComm microwave radio for mutual aid
- Ordinance authorizing FY2027 non-union cost-of-living wage increase
- Revision to financial policies on mass transit sales tax allocation
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✓ Decided: April 8, 2026 meeting minutes approved unanimously
The Executive Committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
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KC Executive Committee
Agenda
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, May 6, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------
American Rescue Plan
A. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number
44519924(29) Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
B. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number
44519924(13) Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
C. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with
Hampshire Township Road District
D. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Kane County Board and the Kane County Health Department
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E. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Dollars)
from the Kane County 16th Judicial
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719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, May 6, 2026
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
ABSENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Gripe, Iqbal*, Penesis*, K. Young; Fin. Exec. Dir.
Hopkinson; PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Lasky*, Peters,
Kash; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; SAO Chief of Civil Frank; Chief Judge Villa & staff
O'Brien, Mathis; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert*; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff
Dall*, Toth, McKenna; Auditor Wegman; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Environ. & Water
Res. Dir. Wollnik & staff Powell; OEM Dir. Buziecki; and members of the press and
public including McGuireWoods Representatives James Sherwood*, Kent Gaffney*,
and Clayton Cox*.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-256 — moved forward by roll call vote
10 yea · 4 nay · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges nay · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth nay
The other 65 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
Committee to decide on bids for Glenwood Park renovation and electric bison fence
The Planning and Utilization Committee will consider four bid resolutions for forest preserve improvements, including the renovation of Glenwood Park Forest Preserve, construction of an electric bison fence, trail resurfacing, and restroom replacement. The committee will also hold a closed session for land acquisition, license agreements, litigation, and personnel matters.
- Resolution approving a bid for renovation of Glenwood Park Forest Preserve
- Resolution approving a bid for Phase II construction of Electric Bison Fence at Burlington Forest Preserve
- Resolution authorizing a bid for trail resurfacing on Illinois Prairie Path-Batavia Spur
- Resolution accepting a bid for replacement of a restroom at Big Rock Forest Preserve
- Closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District, Planning
and Utilization Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Chair Cherryl Strathmann, Vice-Chair Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo,
Mavis Bates, Chris Kious, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis
Auditorium9:30 AMThursday, April 30, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from March 26, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
TMP-26-550 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Renovation of Glenwood Park
Forest Preserve
TMP-26-548 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Phase II Construction of an
Electric Bison Fence at Burlington Forest PReserve
TMP-26-549 Resolution Authorizing a Bid for Trail Resurfacing on the Illinois
Prairie Path-Batavia Spur
TMP-26-559 Resolution Accepting the Bid for the Replacement of a Restroom
at Big Rock Forest Preserve
V. New or Unfinished Business
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in person at the Forest
Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva,
Illinois and via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6302325980? pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dvaVVrUT09
Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meet
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Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 10:00 PM
ADA Test Environment
ADA Test committee to consider Bluff City property sale, van purchase
The Kane County ADA Test Environment committee will consider several resolutions, including a sale or purchase of Bluff City property (details not attached), a budget adjustment for the Mill Creek Special Service Area due to a tax levy increase, and the purchase of a van for the Sheriff's K9 Unit. The committee will also authorize GL changes for a new Building Security Director position. The meeting includes routine finance and executive reports.
- Resolution authorizing sale or purchase of Bluff City property (not attached)
- Resolution authorizing GL changes for Building Security Director position
- Resolution authorizing budget adjustment for Mill Creek Special Service Area due to tax levy increase
- Resolution authorizing purchase of a van for Sheriff's K9 Unit
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719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
ADA Test Environment
Agenda
County Board Room10:00 PMThursday, April 30, 2026
Test Environment for ADA Compliance
2026 Committee Goals
• Invest in the county capital assets through the Five-Year Capital Plan using capital and
American Rescue Plan funding to replace major mechanical systems including heating, air
conditioning, fire safety, and water systems identified for replacement by condition
assessments.
• Invest in scheduled lifecycle replacement of county computer systems, network
infrastructure, and telephone systems.
• Upgrade and maintain all county software, applications, and databases to provide
continuity of operations for the county offices and departments and the visiting public.
• Provide a secure computing and online environment for the county offices and
departments and the visiting public.
• Update and maintain the Five-Year Capital Plan, Facilities Condition Assessments,
and Building Utilization Assessments.
• Promote the county ’s ability to license fiber optic network infrastructure assets for the
development of Kane County.
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: November 12, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
8. Building Management (K. Harris)
A. Sale or Purchase of County Prop
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Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
Committee votes on multiple land sale resolutions and a Campton Hills agreement
The Land Acquisition Committee will consider four resolutions to sell district‑owned parcels located on Riverside Drive in the Fox River Heights Subdivision, on Jericho Road at Big Rock Forest Preserve, and between Tower Hill Road and the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in the Freeman Kame‑Meagher Forest Preserve. It will also consider a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Campton Hills regarding annexation and regulatory development of certain property. A closed session will be held to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation and personnel matters.
- Resolution TMP-26-560: Authorize sale of district‑owned parcels along Riverside Drive in the Fox River Heights Subdivision.
- Resolution TMP-26-562: Authorize sale of a district‑owned parcel on Jericho Road at Big Rock Forest Preserve.
- Resolution TMP-26-561: Authorize sale of district‑owned parcels between Tower Hill Road and the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in Freeman Kame‑Meagher Forest Preserve.
- Resolution TMP-26-575: Approve intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Campton Hills concerning annexation and regulatory development of certain property.
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District, Land
Acquisition Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Chair Anita Lewis, Vice-Chair Mike Linder, Sonia Garcia,
Michelle Gumz, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez
Auditorium8:30 AMThursday, April 30, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes March 26, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-560 Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of District Owned Parcels Along
Riverside Drive In The Fox River Heights Subdivision, Kane County
TMP-26-562 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a District Owned Parcel on
Jericho Road at Big Rock Forest Preserve
TMP-26-561 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of District Owned Parcels
Between Tower Hill Road and the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in Freeman
Kame-Meagher Forest Preserve
TMP-26-575 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the Village of Campton Hills and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Concerning Annexation and Regulatory Development of Certain Property
VI. Communications
VII. Chairman's Comments
VIII. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, May 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in person at the Forest
Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva,
Illinois and via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6302325980? pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJ
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Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
ARPA committee to approve $647K in fund reprogramming and grant amendments
The committee will vote on seven resolutions, including first amendments to grant agreements with Fox Valley Hands of Hope and Hampshire Township Road District, and four resolutions to re-program ARPA funds totaling $646,595.65 between county projects. These actions shift money from the 16th Judicial Circuit Court Technology Modernization and Child Advocacy Center projects to Building Management, State's Attorney, and Information Technology departments.
- First Amendment to Grant Agreement 44519924(29) with Fox Valley Hands of Hope
- First Amendment to Grant Agreement 44519924(13) with Fox Valley Hands of Hope
- Reprogram $200,000 from Court Technology Modernization to Building Management Access Control
- Reprogram $153,523 from Child Advocacy Center to State's Attorney Felony Cases and Deferred Prosecution
- Reprogram $29,599.16 from Child Advocacy Center to State's Attorney Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution
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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple ARPA fund reprogramming and grant amendments
The Kane County American Rescue Plan Committee approved first amendments to two grant agreements with Fox Valley Hands of Hope, an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Hampshire Township Road District, and an amendment to the memorandum of understanding with the County Health Department. It also authorized the re‑programming of ARPA funds totaling $646,595.65 to projects in technology, building security, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and child‑advocacy services. All actions were moved forward by roll‑call vote.
- Approved First Amendment to Grant Agreement 44519924(29) with Fox Valley Hands of Hope
- Approved First Amendment to Grant Agreement 44519924(13) with Fox Valley Hands of Hope
- Approved First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Hampshire Township Road District
- Approved First Amendment to MOU between Kane County Board and Health Department
- Authorized re‑programming of $200,000 ARPA funds to Building Management Dept. Access Control project
- Authorized re‑programming of $153,523 ARPA funds to State’s Attorney’s Office felony case project
- Authorized re‑programming of $29,599.16 ARPA funds to State’s Attorney’s Office domestic‑violence project
- Authorized re‑programming of $263,473.49 ARPA funds to IT Dept. KaneComm microwave radio project
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719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC American Rescue Plan
Committee
Agenda
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
Auditorium10:30 AMWednesday, April 29, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Discussion Items:
7. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number
44519924(29) Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
B. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number
44519924(13) Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
C. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with
Hampshire Township Road District
D. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Kane County Board and the Kane County Health Department
E. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the amount of $200,000 (Two Hundred Thousdand Dollars)
from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court Technology Modernization
ARPA Project to the Kane County Building Management Department’s Access
Control ARPA Project
F. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the amount of $153,523 (One Hundred Fifty-Three
Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars) from the Kane County Child
Advocacy Center’s Counseling Needs and Meeting Increased
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KC American Rescue Plan
Committee
Meeting Minutes
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
10:30 AM AuditoriumWednesday, April 29, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called today's meeting to order at 11:15 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
REMOTE Board Member Myrna Molina
ABSENT Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Roth; KC ARPA Prgm. Mgr. S. Fahnestock;
Exec. Dir. ITD/BLDG Mgmt. R. Fahnestock; ITD staff Peters; and members of the
press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Tepe announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Molina attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Bill Lenert
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Discussion Items:
Chairman Tepe highlighted that all of today's resolutions relate to reallocating funds
that were under budget.
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7. New Business
A. Approving First Amendment to Grant Agreement Number 44519924(29)
Between the County of Kane and Fox Valley Hands of Hope
KC Executive Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWAR
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-194 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe abstain · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-195 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe abstain · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-196 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-198 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-197 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-199 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-200 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-201 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Committee considers FY2027 non-union cost-of-living wage increase
The KC Finance and Budget Committee will review the FY2026 budget presentation and discuss several interfund loans. The body is deciding on wage increases for non-union employees and revisions to mass transit sales tax allocation policies.
- Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Union Cost-of-Living Wage Increase
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County for Juvenile Detention Services
- Contract extension for Countywide Bottled Water Delivery Service with BlueTriton Brands, Inc dba Primo Brands
- Resolution to eliminate Housing and COC Program Manager position and create Assistant Director of Planning & Information Management for Health Department
- Budget adjustments for Motor Fuel Tax Fund #302, Motor Fuel Local Option Fund #304, Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305, and South Impact Fee Fund #560
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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved $10.97 M in March 2026 claims payments
The committee approved the March 2026 claims paid totaling $10,973,189.47 and moved a personal expense voucher of $29.73 forward by roll‑call vote. The March 25, 2026 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent. An ordinance from the Treasurer’s report was placed on the May 6, 2026 Executive Committee agenda.
- Approved March 2026 claims paid $10,973,189.47 (roll‑call vote)
- Approved personal expense voucher $29.73 (roll‑call vote)
- Approved March 25, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Added Treasurer’s ordinance to May 6, 2026 Executive Committee agenda
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, April 29, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Insure a balanced budget and adequate cash flow for County operations
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Approving March 2026 Claims Paid
C. Resolution: Approving Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Finance Department FY2026 Budget Presentation
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Interfund Loans for General Fund Account #001 and
General Fund - Special Reserve Account #112
B. Resolution: Authorizing Interfund Loans for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
#110 and General Fund - Special Reserve Account #112
C. Resolution: Authorizing Interfund Loans for FICA/Social Security Fund #111
and General Fund - Special Reserve Account #112
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D. Resolution: Directing the Use of the Consumer Price Index Increase in the
County Budget Process as Addressed in the Kane County
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, April 29, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Iqbal, Kious*, Linder,
Molina*, Strathmann, K. Young; Treasurer Lauzen; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir.
Hopkinson; SAO Deputy Chief of Civil Brady; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff
Lasky*, Peters; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; KDOT Deputy Dir.
Rickert*; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; ARPA Prog. Mgr. Fahnestock; Purchasing Dir.
Keovongsak; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
5. Public Comment
Vicky Davidson-Bell, Geneva, spoke on her displeasure with the finance report
submitted by the Kane County Treasurer. She questioned the County's standards of
practice for subm
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-226 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 nay
Bill Lenert nay · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-259 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 nay · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby nay · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges nay · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Committee to hear overview of court case management system
The Kane County Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Technology Commission and the Odyssey Court Case Management System. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, public comment, and a possible executive session.
- Presentation on the Odyssey Court Case Management System and the Judicial and Public Safety Technology Commission
- Approval of minutes from February 10, February 24, and March 24, 2026
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2026, February 24, 2026 & March 24, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. Collaborative Leadership in Action: Overview of the Kane County Judicial and
Public Safety Technology Commission and the Odyssey Court Case
Management System
8. Executive Session (if needed)
9. Adjournment
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
Committee to consider FY 2026-27 budget appropriation ordinance
The Forest Preserve Finance and Administration Committee will discuss and potentially vote on the annual budget appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2026-2027 (TMP-26-371). The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation and personnel. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- TMP-26-371 Ordinance for the Annual Budget Appropriation Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Closed session for land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation and personnel
- Public comment period (each speaker limited to three minutes)
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026
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President Bill Lenert, Chair Rick Williams,
Vice-Chair Jon Gripe, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby,
Bill Roth
3rd Floor Board Room2:00 PMMonday, April 27, 2026
***Special Meeting***
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from February 24, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-371 Ordinance for the Annual Budget Appropriation Fiscal Year
2026-2027
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via zoom and in person at
the Forest Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320
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KC Labor Management Committee
Labor Management Committee to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
The KC Labor Management Committee will meet to conduct regular business and enter an executive session. The primary focus of the executive session is the status of Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
- Executive session regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations
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PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
County Boardroom10:00 AMFriday, April 24, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: April 7, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Status of Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations
7. Open Session
8. Adjournment
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KC Labor Management Committee
Labor committee to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
The Kane County Labor Management Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss the status of collective bargaining agreement negotiations in an executive session.
- Approval of April 7, 2026 minutes
- Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations
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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and entered executive session to discuss bargaining talks
The Labor Management Committee approved the April 7 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then moved into executive session to discuss the status of collective bargaining agreement negotiations, a motion approved unanimously by roll‑call vote. The committee later returned to open session and adjourned, both actions approved by unanimous voice votes.
- Approved April 7 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Entered executive session to discuss CBA negotiations (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Returned to open session (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
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County Boardroom1:00 PMFriday, April 24, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: April 7, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Status of Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations
7. Open Session
8. Adjournment
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1:00 PM County BoardroomFriday, April 24, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Pierog called today's meeting to order at 1:05 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Myrna Molina
Also present: Co. Bd. members; Allan*, Roth, K. Young; ASA Troost; Laner Muchin
Partner Kuczwara; KC Under Sheriff Johnson; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; ASA Frank*,
ASA Troost; Sheriff's Office Chief of Operations David Wolf, Sheriff's Office Chief of
Administration Edward Catich; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public .
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval Minutes: April 7, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Executive Session
The Labor Management Committee entered into Executive Session at 1:06 p.m. to
discuss the status of Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations on a motion made
by Lewis, seconded by Molina. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Anita Lewis
SECONDER: Myrna Molina
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AYE:
A. Status of Collective
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Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Committee to approve easement purchases on Winters and Lasher Roads
The Kane County Agriculture Committee will consider updates from the County Farm Bureau, Northern Illinois Food Bank, and the Kane‑DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District, as well as a presentation on 2026 Farm Bill updates. The primary business is two resolutions that would authorize spending and execute agricultural conservation easements for properties on Winters Road in Virgil Township and Lasher Road in Kaneville Township. These actions are part of the County's Farmland Protection Program. The committee will also approve the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting.
- Resolution to fund and execute a conservation easement for property on Winters Road (IDs 07-22-100-003, 07-22-100-007)
- Resolution to fund and execute a conservation easement for property on Lasher Road (IDs 10-34-300-008, 10-34-400-001)
- Kane County Farm Bureau update
- Northern Illinois Food Bank update
- Kane‑DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District update
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✓ Decided: Committee approved two agricultural conservation easement transactions
The Agriculture Committee voted to authorize expenditure of funds and execution of deeds for agricultural conservation easements on property on Winters Road in Virgil Township and on Lasher Road in Kaneville Township. Both resolutions were moved forward by roll‑call vote with all present members voting aye and one member absent. The meeting also approved the prior minutes and placed reports on file.
- Approved expenditure and deed for Winters Road easement (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved expenditure and deed for Lasher Road easement (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved March 19 minutes by unanimous consent
- Approved placement of reports on file by unanimous consent
- Adjourned meeting by voice vote
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMThursday, April 23, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural heritage.
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumThursday, April 23, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Juby called today's meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Ted Penesis
REMOTE Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Also present: Co. Bd. members Bates*, Lewis, Linder, Molina*, K. Young; KCFB Mgr.
Heinsohn; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff and staff Tansley and Toth; KDSWCD Admin . Gerdts;
Sustainability Coordinator Powell; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and
public including former Board Member Mike Kenyon.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Juby announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Williams attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Partners
A. Kane County Farm Bureau Updates (Bona Heinsohn, Manager)
(Committee Member Allan arrived at 10:34 a.m.) Kane County Farm Bureau
(KCFB) Mgr. Bona Heinsohn presented the award to Commit
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6 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Leslie Juby yea · Bill Roth yea · Deborah Allan yea · Bill Lenert yea · Ted Penesis yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
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6 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Leslie Juby yea · Bill Roth yea · Deborah Allan yea · Bill Lenert yea · Ted Penesis yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
KC Public Service Committee meets to review monthly reports
The Kane County Public Service Committee will convene to approve minutes, receive monthly financial and administrative reports from various county departments, and consider a resolution regarding procurement card limits for the County Clerk.
- Approval of March 19, 2026 minutes
- Monthly reports from Finance, Recorder, Treasurer, and County Clerk
- Resolution acknowledging annual review of procurement card limits for County Clerk
- Reports from Regional Office of Education and Veteran's Assistance Commission
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✓ Decided: Procurement card review resolution forwarded to Finance and Budget Committee
The committee approved the March 19 minutes by voice vote. It moved forward a resolution acknowledging the annual review of County Clerk procurement cards and their transaction limits to the Finance and Budget Committee. Reports were placed on file by unanimous consent, and the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved March 19 minutes (voice vote)
- Forwarded procurement card review resolution to Finance and Budget Committee (roll call vote)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMThursday, April 23, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
10. Regional Office of Education
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
12. County Clerk
A. Monthly Report
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B. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards
Issued to the Kane County Clerk and each of their Transaction Limits
13. Other Business
14. Executive Session (If Needed)
15. Reports Placed On File
16. Adjournment
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumThursday, April 23, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice Chairman Young Sanchez called today's meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member David Young
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Vern Tepe
Also present: Co. Bd. members Bates*, Juby, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*, K. Young;
Treasurer Lauzen; ROE Supt. Jonak and staff Algrim; Co. Clk.'s Office Dir. of Elections
Raymond Esquivel; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock; ITD staff Peters; and members of
the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice Chairman Young announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
He asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Surges attending
remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
The monthly report is on file. No additional report was made.
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
The monthly repor
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5 yea · 3 absent · 1 present
Jarett Sanchez absent · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Anita Lewis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Apr 22, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
County Board Room
Wed Apr 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Kane County Health Committee to approve animal control vehicle, grant agreements, and staff changes
The Kane County Public Health Committee will review monthly reports for Animal Control and Finance, and consider resolutions to authorize a vehicle purchase, eliminate a housing program manager position, renew a Continuum of Care contract, and enter into intergovernmental agreements with Aurora and Elgin.
- Resolution: Authorizing Vehicle Replacement Purchase for Animal Control
- Resolution: Authorizing Renewal of Continuum of Care Support Services Contract
- Resolution: Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with Aurora and Elgin
- Resolution: Authorizing Agreement with Illinois Department of Human Services
- Resolution: Authorizing Elimination of Housing and COC Program Manager Position
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✓ Decided: Committee moves forward with vehicle purchase and multiple health department authorizations
The committee approved the amended February 18 minutes by voice vote. It authorized the purchase of a new 2026 Ford F150 Transit van for Animal Control at a cost of $53,363 and moved forward several health‑department actions, including restructuring staff, renewing a Continuum of Care consulting contract, and entering intergovernmental and grant agreements. All of these items were forwarded to the appropriate county committees by roll‑call vote. Reports were placed on file and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved amended minutes (Feb 18, 2026) – voice vote
- Authorized vehicle replacement purchase ($53,363) – roll call vote
- Authorized elimination of Housing & COC Manager and creation of Assistant Director – roll call vote
- Authorized renewal of Continuum of Care consultant contract – roll call vote
- Authorized intergovernmental agreement with Aurora and Elgin for Continuum of Care – roll call vote
- Authorized agreement with IDHS for Continuum of Care Capacity Building Grant – roll call vote
- Authorized annual health department grant agreements – roll call vote
- Approved reports placed on file – unanimous consent
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMWednesday, April 22, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 18, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
7. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report -Brett Youngsteadt, KCAC Admin.
B. Resolution: Authorizing a Vehicle Replacement Purchase for Animal Control
8. Executive Director
A. KCHD Updates - Michael Isaacson, Executive Director (not attached)
B. KCHD Tuberculosis Program - Katie Glomp, Disease Prevention Program
Support Manager
C. Resolution: Authorizing Elimination of Housing and COC Program Manager
Position and Creation of an Assistant Director of Planning & Information
Management for the Kane County Health Department
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumWednesday, April 22, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Strathman called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Bates*, Gripe*, K. Young, Linder, Molina*;
KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson and staff Barrett, Peterson,
Alleman; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public .
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Strathmann announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
She asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Tarver attending
remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 18, 2026
An amendment was made to the minutes of "Public Comment" to reflect that
Committee Member David Young was speaking as a private citizen moved by Juby,
Seconded by Sanchez. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Motion passed. A
vote to approve the amended minutes was made by Juby, seconded by Sanch
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-234 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-235 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-269 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-230 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-236 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-232 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Committee to consider 5-year transportation plan and several road project contracts
The Kane County Transportation Committee will meet on April 21, 2026, to consider and vote on the 5-year FY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which sets priorities for road and transit projects. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for construction contracts, including crack sealing, resurfacing, and reforestation projects across several townships. Also up for discussion are a motor fuel tax appropriation for Kirk Road bridge repairs, amendments to agreements for Montgomery Road and Fabyan Parkway improvements, and a fee credit agreement with MIF Geneva Park, LLC.
- Resolution approving 5-year FY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Motor fuel tax appropriation for Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad (Section 12-00192-04-BR)
- Reappropriating funds and amending agreements for Montgomery Road at Howell Place and Fabyan Parkway at Settlers Hill/Kingsland Drive
- Multiple township resurfacing contracts (Blackberry, Burlington, Campton, Rutland, Virgil) with various contractors
- Impact fee credit agreement between Kane County and MIF Geneva Park-M, LLC & MIF Geneva Park-J, LLC
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✓ Decided: Transportation Committee approved FY2026‑2030 $690.3M Transportation Improvement Program
The committee approved the five‑year Transportation Improvement Program covering $690.3 million of projects. It also moved forward several fund reappropriations, a motor‑fuel tax appropriation for Kirk Road, an impact‑fee credit agreement, the Adopt‑A‑Highway applications, and the purchase of a paint truck for roadway markings. All approvals were made by roll‑call vote with all present members voting aye and the County Chair absent.
- Approved Motor Fuel Tax appropriation for Kirk Road improvement (roll‑call vote)
- Reappropriated $480,597.96 from Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305 to South Impact Fee Fund #560 for Montgomery Road (roll‑call vote)
- Reappropriated $195,445.68 from Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305 to South Impact Fee Fund #560 for Fabyan Parkway (roll‑call vote)
- Approved FY26 budget adjustment transferring resurfacing budget to Motor Fuel Tax Fund #302 (roll‑call vote)
- Approved 11 renewals and 5 new applicants for the Adopt‑A‑Highway program (roll‑call vote)
- Approved purchase of a paint truck for roadway markings (roll‑call vote)
- Approved Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Fabyan Parkway improvements with MIF Geneva Park‑M, LLC and MIF Geneva Park‑J, LLC (roll‑call vote)
- Approved the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program ($690.3 M) (roll‑call vote)
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium9:00 AMTuesday, April 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 16, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Resolution: Approving Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation for Kirk Road over Union
Pacific Railroad Parcel No. 0003PE & 0003TE, Kane County Section No.
12-00192-04-BR
C. Resolution: Reappropriating Funds and Amending Resolution No. 23-535 with
HDR, Inc. for Montgomery Road at Howell Place Improvements, Kane County
Section No. 23-00586-00-TL
D. Resolution: Reappropriating Funds and Amending Resolution No. 23-72 with
Peralte-Clark, LLC for Fabyan Parkway Intersection Improvements at Settlers
Hill and Kingsland Drive, Kane County Section No. 21-00373-01-CH
E. Resolution: Approving an FY26 Budget Adjustment for Motor Fuel Tax Fund
#302, Motor Fuel Local Option Fund #304, Transportation Sales Tax Fund
#305, and South Impact Fee Fund #560
7. Maintenance
A.
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM AuditoriumTuesday, April 21, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Kimberley Young
REMOTE Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*; KDOT Dir.
Zakosek & staff Rickert, Young, Way, Files, Hohertz, Nika, O'Connell; SAO Chief of
Civil Frank, KC Historian Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and
public including KDOT Spec. ASA Jaeger.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Tepe announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Ex-Officio Williams
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 16, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
KDOT CFO Young stated the monthly financial re
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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-240 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-248 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-249 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-250 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-251 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-252 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-247 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-246 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-244 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-245 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams absent · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-241 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-243 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-242 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-237 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-238 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-239 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-231 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
Kane County Development Committee to adopt Housing Readiness Action Plan
The committee will review monthly reports from building, zoning, and property code enforcement divisions. Members are considering resolutions to adopt a housing plan and amend professional service contracts. The meeting includes a zoning petition for Jose Barajas and Anahi Tepox.
- Resolution: Adopting the Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan
- Zoning Petition #4682 (Jose Barajas and Anahi Tepox)
- Resolution: Amending a contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for a Temporary Project Manager
- Resolution: Approving a contract extension with Huddleston-McBride Services, LLC for FY-2026
- Revised Kelley-Marney Cost-Share 2024-006 & 2024-007
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✓ Decided: County adopts Housing Readiness Action Plan and advances key zoning petition
The Development Committee approved the March 16, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent. It moved Zoning Petition 4682 forward to the County Board and advanced the Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan to the Executive Committee. Several contract resolutions were approved, while a proposed amendment to a contract with MGT Impact Solutions failed to pass.
- Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Zoning Petition 4682 moved forward to County Board (roll call vote)
- Adopted Kane County Housing Readiness Action Plan, moved to Executive Committee (roll call vote)
- Contract extension with Huddleston-McBride Services LLC approved (roll call vote)
- Revised Kelley-Marney Cost-Share 2024-006 & 2024-007 approved (roll call vote)
- Motion to amend contract with MGT Impact Solutions failed (no second)
- Reports placed on file approved (unanimous consent)
- Meeting adjourned (voice vote)
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young & ex-officios Tepe
(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
Auditorium10:30 AMTuesday, April 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve
over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the
2040 land Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that
benefit the public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low-
to moderate-income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 16, 2026
5. Pub
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(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM AuditoriumTuesday, April 21, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Sonia Garcia
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Molina*, Penesis*; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff
& staff Zine, Mall, McKenna, Toth, Mallett; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; SAO
Chief of Civil Frank; KC Historian Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press
and public including Petition 4682 Attorney Scott Richmond and Chicago Metropolitan
Agency for Planning (CMAP) Project Manager Todd Vanadilok.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Williams announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting . He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Garcia
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objectio
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TMP-26-485 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 2 present · 1 nay
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Kimberley Young yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Lenert nay · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM
KC AD HOC Riverboat Grant Committee
Committee to consider FY2027 internal grant requests
The KC Ad Hoc Riverboat Grant Committee will consider internal grant requests for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 2025 and a public comment period. All other items are procedural.
- Consideration of FY2027 Internal Grant Requests
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✓ Decided: Committee approved internal grant adjustments and will forward recommendations
The Riverboat Grant Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and discussed the historic 80/20 internal‑external split of the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund. It voted to keep the $132K Government Relations & Lobbying Services request in the fund, remove the Public Information Officer request, fund the Strategic Plan for $150K, and add $65K for the Water Resources Cost Share Drainage Program, bringing the FY2027 internal applications to $3,896,958.06. The committee agreed to forward these recommendations to the May 2026 Executive Committee meeting.
- Approved September 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
- Kept $132K Government Relations & Lobbying Services request funded in full
- Removed Public Information Officer request from the fund
- Approved $150K Strategic Plan funding through the Riverboat Fund
- Added $65K Water Resources Cost Share Drainage Program funding
- Adjusted total FY2027 internal applications to $3,896,958.06
- Agreed to include projected unobligated balances in FY2027 requests
- Forwarded all recommendations to the May 2026 Executive Committee
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: September 18, 2025 & September 25, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Consideration of FY2027 Internal Grant Requests
7. Adjournment
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10:00 AM AuditoriumMonday, April 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Bill Tarver
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates, Gumz*, Juby*, Molina*, Penesis*, Roth;
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Dall, Mallett; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo*; Environ. & Water
Res. Dir. Wollnik & staff Linke, Ryan; OEM Dir. Buziecki; Fin. Grant Admin. Cofer; SAO
CFO Hunt; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; KCHD staff Barrett, Bloom; ROE Supt. Jonak;
ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public including CASA Representative
Natalie Bohner.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval Minutes: September 18, 2025 & September 25, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Cherryl Strathmann
5. Public Comment
On behalf of Kane County resident, Steve Leffler, Committee Member Tarver read
aloud his public comment for today's meeting. Leffer's letter spoke on the 80/20 spilt
allocation of the Grand Victoria Riverboat (GVRB) funds between the County's internal
departments for services and the external applicants. He requested that the Committee
consider allocating more funds to th
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Fri Apr 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
Jobs Committee to discuss economic development and approve travel
The Kane County Jobs Committee will review its 2026 goals, including implementing an economic development strategic plan and continuing ARPA programs. The body will also approve a travel form for a committee member and authorize procurement cards for the Workforce Development Division.
- Review 2026 Committee Goals
- Approve travel form for Anita Lewis
- Authorize procurement cards for Workforce Development
- Receive CEJA Presentation
- Discuss Kane County Economic Development Initiatives
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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved travel purpose for Board Member Anita Lewis
The KC Jobs Committee approved the travel purpose for Board Member Anita Lewis by roll‑call vote, with Ted Penesis moving and Cherryl Strathmann seconding. The committee also moved forward a resolution to authorize a procurement card for the Workforce Development Department, sending it to the Finance and Budget Committee. Additionally, the March 13, 2026 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent and the meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
- Approved travel purpose for Board Member Anita Lewis (roll‑call vote)
- Approved March 13, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Moved forward procurement‑card authorization to KC Finance and Budget Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Approved reports placed on file by unanimous consent
- Adjourned meeting by voice vote
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMFriday, April 17, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Regional Partnerships - Continue to work with the Greater Chicagoland Economic
Partnership and other regional partners on economic development activities
• Local Economic Development Programs - Continue to meet the objectives of the active
ARPA Programs and Grant Programs while actively seeking new opportunities to enhance
current programming
• Support for Jobs Committee focusing on the Six Priorities:
1) Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Kane County
2) Implement approved ARPA projects
oKane County Economic Development Organization - Launch
oFabulous Fox! Water Trail - Launch sites and marketing
oFarmer Grants – staff managed grants to local food farmers
oTourism – with CVB’s
oManufacturing – with IMEC
3) Support the Kane County Economic Development Organization
4) Support County’s role in the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership
5) Continue to strengthened partnerships with economic development efforts by the
State of Illinois, municipalities,
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomFriday, April 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lewis called today's meeting to order at 10:38 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Deborah Allan
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby*, Molina*; Dev. Planner Toth; Workforce
Development Dir. Schauer; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Kash; and members of the
press and public including CEJA Student Support Specialist Nicole Maseberg.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Mavis Bates
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Jobs Committee Priorities
A. CEJA Presentation - Nicole Maseberg, Student Support Specialist - CEJA
Aurora Workforce Hub
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Aurora Workforce Hub Student Support
Specialist Nicole Maseberg stated that the Aurora Workforce Hub is currently
housed in the Prisco Center borrowing
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-459 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan absent · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-503 — approved by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Anita Lewis present · Deborah Allan absent · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri Apr 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Committee considers contract for energy audit and rebate program
The Energy and Environmental Committee will review a resolution to contract Sustained Ability Construction for professional services regarding an energy audit and rebate program. The body will also discuss a Climate Smart Communities Initiative grant proposal and 2025 recycling and curbside collection data.
- Resolution to authorize a contract with Sustained Ability Construction for the Energy Audit and Rebate Program
- Climate Smart Communities Initiative Grant Proposal
- 2025 review of curbside collection, recycling centers, and events
- Travel expenses for Mavis Bates to attend the NACO Conference in New Orleans in July 2026
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✓ Decided: Committee authorized $100K energy audit contract and approved meeting minutes
The committee approved the March 13, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted to move forward with a contract to Sustained Ability Construction using $100,000 from Fund 421 for the Kane County Energy Audit and Rebate Program. The request to approve travel expenses for Chair Mavis Bates was tabled pending a completed form. Placement of reports on file and adjournment were approved by unanimous consent or voice vote.
- Approved March 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved forward contract with Sustained Ability Construction for Energy Audit and Rebate Program ($100K Fund 421) (roll‑call vote; ayes: Mavis Bates, Bill Tarver, Chris Kious, Ted Penesis, Cherryl Strathmann, David Young)
- Tabled approval of travel expenses for Mavis Bates to attend NACO conference (form missing)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMFriday, April 17, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
• Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
• Ensure all County-owned facilities have a commercial recycling container and that
janitorial staff use those containers to consolidate generated recyclables.
• Implement an educational campaign across all departments by distributing yes /no
recycling posters, short videos on common recyclables encountered in the workplace, and
training on how to reduce contamination.
Community outreach to educate about the CAIP
• Identify and attend five public events.
• Create at least ten social media videos disseminating events, funding opportunities,
and other educational content.
• Identify and promote solar success stories in Kane County.
Notify the Kane County Board of any relevant or emerging trends
• Bring in four new guest speakers.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2026
5. Public
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomFriday, April 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Bates called today's meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Bill Tarver
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Deborah Allan
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby*, Lewis, Molina*; Recycling Coordinator Ryan;
KDSWD Admin. Kat Gerdts; Sustainability Mgr. Hinshaw and Sustainability Coordinator
Powell; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Kash; and members of the press and public .
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Bates announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Tarver attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
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8Kane County resident Matt Dingeldein stated that he is advocating on behalf of the
environmental stewardship and the protection of open space b
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-218 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver yea · Deborah Allan absent · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri Apr 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM
KC AD HOC Opioid Settlement Fund Committee
Committee to vote on three opioid settlement fund allocations
The Kane County Ad Hoc Opioid Settlement Fund Committee will consider three resolutions authorizing expenditures from opioid settlement revenues. Items include forensic lab expenses, a grant to the Aurora Police Department for the Aurora Youth Academy, and funding for a Kane County Collaborative Diversion Program case manager position and software subscription. The committee will also vote on minutes from 2025 meetings and hear public comment.
- Resolution approving opioid settlement revenue expenditures for forensic lab expenses and authorizing a budget adjustment
- Resolution approving use of opioid settlement funds for a grant to the City of Aurora Police Department to support the Aurora Youth Academy
- Resolution approving use of opioid settlement funds for a Kane County Collaborative Diversion Program case manager position and software subscription
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ISAACSON, Hain, Mosser, Silva, Strathmann
Auditorium1:00 PMFriday, April 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: May 1, 2025 & September 4, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. New and Unfinished Business
A. Resolution: Approving Opioid Settlement Revenue Expenditures for Forensic
Lab Expenses and Authorizing Budget Adjustment
B. Resolution: Approving Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for a Grant to the City
of Aurora Police Department to Support the Aurora Youth Academy
C. Resolution: Approving Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for a Kane County
Collaborative Diversion Program Case Manager Position and Software
Subscription
7. Executive Session (if needed)
8. Adjournment
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-495 — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Michael Isaacson yea · Ron Hain absent · Jamie Mosser yea · Monica Silva yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
TMP-25-1067 — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Michael Isaacson yea · Ron Hain absent · Jamie Mosser yea · Monica Silva yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
Committee to vote on settlement in case 2024LM113
The Kane County Legal Affairs and Claims Committee will vote on approving a settlement for pending litigation (Case 2024LM113) and hold an executive session on pending litigation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 15, 2026, and public comment.
- Vote on settlement approval for Case 2024LM113
- Executive session on pending litigation
- Approval of minutes from January 15, 2026
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PIEROG, Gumz, Roth, Tepe and Williams
County Boardroom10:30 AMThursday, April 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 15, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Pending Litigation
7. Open Session
A. Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 2024LM113
8. Adjournment
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 2024LM113 — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Panel to consider additional judicial construction funds and intergov agreements
The KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from KaneComm, Emergency Management, Sheriff, Coroner, Judiciary, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Court Services, and Circuit Clerk. Key actions include a resolution to authorize additional judicial facility construction funds with MRRW Construction, LLC, a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for wellness coordinator services, and a resolution for juvenile detention services. A proclamation recognizing May as Volunteer Appreciation Month is also on the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing additional judicial facility construction funds with MRRW Construction, LLC (BID# 23-032)
- Resolution granting State's Attorney authority for intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for wellness coordinator services
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for juvenile detention services
- Proclamation recognizing May as Volunteer Appreciation Month
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✓ Decided: County approves intergovernmental agreement for State’s Attorney wellness services
The committee voted to forward to the Kane County Executive Committee a request allowing the State’s Attorney’s Office to enter an agreement with Kendall County for wellness coordinator services. The motion passed by roll‑call vote. No other substantive actions were approved.
- Approved forwarding SAO wellness coordinator agreement to Executive Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved Volunteer Appreciation Month to May 2026 (roll‑call vote)
- Approved placing written reports on file (voice vote)
- Approved adjournment (voice vote)
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, April 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
B. Proclamation Recognizing May as Volunteer Appreciation Month in Kane
County
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
11. Coroner (M. Silva)
A. Monthly Report
12. Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)
A. Resolution: Authorizing Additional Judicial Facility Construction Funds for
General Construction Services with MRRW Construction, LLC (BID# 23-032)
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13. State's Attorney (J. Mosser)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Granting the Kane County State’s Attorney Authority to Enter into
an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County for Wellness Coordinator
Services on Behalf of Kane County
14. Public Defender (R. Conant)
A. Monthly Report
15. Court Services Administration (L. Aust)
A. JJC Housing Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County
for Juvenile Detention Services
16. Circui
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomThursday, April 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Michelle Gumz
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Jon Gripe
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Penesis*, K. Young; KaneComm Dir.
Guthrie; OEM Dir. Buziecki*; Undersheriff Johnson; Sheriff Hain; Coroner Silva; Court
Admin. O'Brien & staff Mathis; SAO staff Frank, Brady, Hunt*; Public Defender First
Asst. Willett; Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust; CIC Chief Deputy Clk. Herwick; ITD staff
Kash; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Gumz
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Vern Tepe
5. Public Comment
None.
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-440 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe absent · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-229 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe absent · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-233 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe absent · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Resolution to eliminate housing manager, create assistant director
The Kane County Human Services Committee will consider a resolution to eliminate the Housing and COC Program Manager position and create an Assistant Director of Planning & Information Management for the Health Department. Other agenda items include approval of March 2026 minutes, monthly financial reports, and reports on health insurance, risk management, staffing, and compliance training. The committee may also discuss an ethics advisor and committee goals.
- Resolution to eliminate Housing and COC Program Manager position
- Resolution to create Assistant Director of Planning & Information Management for Health Department
- Approval of March 11, 2026 minutes
- Monthly financial reports
- Reports on health insurance, risk management, and staffing
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✓ Decided: Committee forwards health department staffing resolution to Public Health Committee
The Human Services Committee approved the March 11 minutes and the placed‑on‑file reports by unanimous consent. By roll‑call vote, the resolution to eliminate the Housing and COC Program Manager position and create an Assistant Director of Planning & Information Management was moved to the KC Public Health Committee. The Committee also agreed to develop measurable Committee goals and adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Moved staffing resolution to KC Public Health Committee (aye: Surges, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Tarver, Roth; absent: Gripe, Lewis, Pierog)
- Decided to develop measurable Committee goals
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, April 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Report
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A Resolution: Authorizing Elimination of Housing and COC Program Manager
Position and Creation of an Assistant Director of Planning & Information
Management for the Kane County Health Department
B. Ethics Advisor
C. Committee Goals
11. Reports Placed On File
12. Executive Session (if needed)
13. Adjournment
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, April 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:07 AM.
2. Roll Call
An in-person quorum was not established at of 9:08 a.m.
(Committee Member Allan arrived at 9:09 a.m.)
With the arrival of Committee Member Allan, an in-person quorum was established at
9:09 a.m.
PRESENT Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Deborah Allan
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Bates*, Juby, Kious*, Molina*, Penesis*, D. Young*, K.
Young; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo & staff Larson; KC Historian Shepro; ITD/BLD Exec.
Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; KCAC Admin.
Youngsteadt*; SAO Chief of Civil Frank; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Surges announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Garcia and
Tarver attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2026
RESUL
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-230 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe absent · Anita Lewis absent · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee to consider concept plan for Declaration Square honoring Revolutionary War Patriots
The KC Administration Committee will review and potentially vote on multiple resolutions, including a concept plan for Declaration Square with a historical marker and Liberty Tree to honor Revolutionary War patriots. Other items include emergency elevator repairs, HVAC improvements, and contract renewals for detention door maintenance, asbestos consulting, and janitorial supplies. The committee also will consider IT purchases for digital workspace solutions and print goods from Toshiba, Xerox, and Canon, as well as technology services from CivicPlus.
- Resolution authorizing concept plan for Declaration Square and placement of a historical marker and Liberty Tree (not attached)
- Resolution ratifying emergency purchase for elevator jack assembly replacement from Urban Elevator Services, LLC
- Resolution authorizing additional funds for Adult Justice Center HVAC pipe chase and improvements with Hartwig Mechanical, Inc. (BID# 24-064-KK)
- Resolution authorizing contract extension for detention door maintenance with Valley Security Company (BID# 23-029)
- Resolution authorizing purchase of digital workspace solutions from Toshiba through OMNIA (Contract# R241204)
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✓ Decided: Committee postponed Declaration Square, advanced elevator repair and HVAC funding
The committee approved the March 11 minutes by unanimous consent. It postponed the Declaration Square resolution to the next meeting by unanimous voice vote. Members agreed to place the surplus‑real‑property ordinance on the next Executive Committee agenda. The emergency purchase affidavit for a replacement elevator jack assembly and additional HVAC funds for the Adult Justice Center were each moved forward to the Executive Committee for approval.
- Approved March 11 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Postponed Declaration Square resolution to next meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Agreed to place surplus real‑property ordinance on next Executive Committee agenda
- Moved emergency purchase affidavit for elevator jack assembly to Executive Committee
- Moved additional HVAC funding for Adult Justice Center to Executive Committee
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, April 15, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Review revenue and expense budgets, capital projects, contractual services,
commodities, and county assets as necessary.
• Review and update the Five-Year Capital plan, Facilities Condition Assessments and
Building Utilization Assessments to monitor short- and long-term projects and potential
funding sources.
• Receive updates on building and grounds maintenance and permanent improvements
as needed.
• Receive scheduled lifecycle replacement reports of county computer systems, network
infrastructure and telephone systems.
• Monitor technology standards, planning, progress and conditions of all county software
applications and databases to ensure continuity of operations for county offices,
departments and visiting public.
• Receive updates on the status of licensing fiber optic network infrastructure assets
throughout the county.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
8. Building Management (K. Harris)
A. Resolution: Authorizing the
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, April 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:33 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT: Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex
Arroyo and Kimberley Young
REMOTE: Sonia Garcia and Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT: Michelle Gumz, David Young and Bill Roth
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Bates*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*; ITD/BLD
Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Lasky, Peters, Roff, Clark; SAO Chief of Civil
Frank & staff Ford; KC Historian Shepro; Environmental & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik;
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt; and members of the press and
public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Garcia and
D. Young attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
Committee Member D. Young did not attend today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Kimberley Young
5. Public Comment
Kane County resident, William Werst, spoke on the proposed Declaration Square and
the tree planting for honoring previous war veterans. He mentioned that he
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-207 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-205 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-209 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-210 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-213 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-202 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-204 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-208 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-206 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-203 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-211 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-212 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth absent · Corinne M. Pierog present
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 9:45 AM
County Board
Board to vote on $408K ARPA fund shifts for jail and sheriff's HVAC
The Kane County Board meets to consider a consent agenda with over 50 items, including reprogramming $342,506 and $65,497 in ARPA funds for jail and sheriff's office HVAC projects, approving a farmland lease, and amending building fees. They will also hear zoning petitions, hold executive session on litigation, and vote on a settlement. A notable resolution authorizes the HR department to develop cost-reducing options for the employee medical plan.
- Reprogramming $342,506 from judicial technology to jail Tower A&B HVAC and $65,497 to sheriff's office HVAC (Resolutions 26-139, 26-141)
- Amending Chapter 6 of the Kane County Code to revise building fees (Ordinance 26-156)
- Authorizing a farmland lease and license at northeast corner of Route 38 and Peck Road (Ordinance 26-144)
- Intergovernmental agreement with Aurora for lead service line replacement on Solfisburg Avenue (Resolution 26-172)
- Resolution to explore cost-reducing plan design changes for employee medical plan (Resolution 26-190)
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✓ Decided: Board approved proclamations, consent agenda and agriculture vendor program
The Kane County Board approved two proclamations honoring farmland protection and public safety telecommunicators. It adopted the Consent Agenda, which included numerous contracts, ARPA fund reallocations, and a new road name. The board also authorized qualified vendors to provide technical services for food and agriculture projects. Items 26‑154, 26‑155 and 26‑161 were removed from the Consent Agenda.
- Proclaimed April 10 2026 as the 25th Anniversary of the Farmland Protection Program (approved by roll call)
- Proclaimed April 12‑18 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (approved by roll call)
- Approved the Consent Agenda covering items 26‑138 through 26‑183, including ARPA fund re‑programming, contracts for HVAC, technology services and road naming (approved by consent vote)
- Authorized the approval of qualified vendors to provide technical services for food and agriculture projects in Kane County (approved by roll call)
- Removed items 26‑154, 26‑155 and 26‑161 from the Consent Agenda (motion adopted)
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Government Center
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
County Board
Agenda
County Board Room9:45 AMTuesday, April 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 10, 2026
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
A. TMP-26-349 Proclaiming April 10, 2026, as the 25th Anniversary of the
Farmland Protection Program
B. TMP-26-302 Proclaiming April 12-18, 2026 National Public Safety
Telecommunicator Week
8. CONSENT AGENDA/OMNIBUS VOTE
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------
American Rescue Plan
Resolution: 26-138 Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County
of Kane and Family Guidance Center
Resolution: 26-139 Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $342,506 (Three Hundred Forty-Two
Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars) from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit
Court’s Judicial Technology Modernization ARPA Project to Kane County
Building Management Department’s Jail Tower A&B HVAC System
Improvement’s ARPA Project
Resolution: 26-140 Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County
of Kane and Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology
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Resolution: 26-141 Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $65,497 (Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred
Nin
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
County Board
Meeting Minutes
9:45 AM County Board RoomTuesday, April 14, 2026
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 on April 14, 2026.
Vice Chair Roth called the meeting to order at 9:53 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member David Young
Board Member Kimberley Young
REMOTE: Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
ABSENT: Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Anita Lewis
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Present: Bldg. Mgmt. staff Smith; Dpty. Clk. Mazzei; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff, Planner
Toth an Mgr. Zine; PIO Mann; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; Bldg. Sec. Mgr. Smith; Energy
& Env. Dir. Wollnik; SA Mosser and SAO Chf. of Civil Frank; Animal Ctrl. Admin.
Youngsteadt*; Workforce Dev. Dir. Schauer; KCSO COO Wolf; Health Dept. Dir.
Isaacson; SAO Fin. Dir. Hunt*; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky and Peters;
members o
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🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-188 — approved by roll call vote
17 yea · 3 present · 3 absent · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe present · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert present · Anita Lewis absent · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina abstain · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-384 — approved by roll call vote
17 yea · 4 nay · 3 absent · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert nay · Anita Lewis absent · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams nay · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-389 — approved by roll call vote
20 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert nay · Anita Lewis absent · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-392 — approved by roll call vote
14 yea · 7 nay · 3 absent · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert nay · Anita Lewis absent · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-189 — approved by roll call vote
18 yea · 3 present · 3 absent · 1 nay
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe present · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert present · Anita Lewis absent · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
The other 61 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
County Auditorium 1st Floor
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Judicial and Public Safety Strategic Planning and Technology Commission
County Board Room
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-R-26-04-3216 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-04-3217 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
Adjournment Adjournment until May 7, 2026 in person at the Forest Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva, Illinois and via zoom https://zoom.us/j/6302325980?…
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
DOC-2026-07 — approved by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
TMP-26-455 — approved by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Committee to reallocate $408,003 in ARPA funds for jail HVAC upgrades
The Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda with over 40 items, including reallocating $342,506 and $65,497 in ARPA funds from court technology to jail HVAC projects. Other notable items include a farmland lease, building fee changes, multiple transportation contracts, and intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention. The committee will also discuss new business such as a $65,000 agreement with La Voz De Esperanza and a resolution on tax bill postage.
- Re-program $342,506 in ARPA funds to Jail Tower A&B HVAC improvements
- Re-program $65,497 in ARPA funds to Sheriff's Office HVAC renovations
- Ordinance authorizing farmland lease at Route 38 and Peck Road
- Ordinance amending Chapter 6 building fees
- Resolution approving grade separation agreement with railroad for Randall Road at Hopps Road
budgetarpa-fundsjail-hvactransportationspeed-limitsfarmlandcontracts
✓ Decided: Executive Committee moves several ARPA fund reprograms and procurement items forward
The committee advanced multiple ARPA re‑programming resolutions, including $342,506 for jail tower HVAC upgrades and $65,497 for sheriff’s office HVAC renovations. It also moved forward amendments to agreements with the Family Guidance Center and Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology, approved an Amazon Marketplace purchase, a farmland lease, and a $500,000 contract extension amendment. The proposed resolution supporting Illinois SB 2852 on food‑waste was not placed on the full Board agenda and was sent back to the Energy & Environmental Committee.
- Moved forward $342,506 ARPA re‑programming for Jail Tower A&B HVAC improvements (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward $65,497 ARPA re‑programming for Sheriff’s Office HVAC renovations (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward First Amendment to agreement with Family Guidance Center (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward First Amendment to agreement with Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology (roll‑call vote)
- Approved purchase of Amazon Business Marketplace products for Building Management Department (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved farmland lease and license for Parcel 0932300013 at Route 38 & Peck Road (roll‑call vote)
- Amended contract extension appropriation to $500,000 for plumbing maintenance services (roll‑call vote)
- Did not place SB 2852 resolution on full County Board agenda; sent back to Energy & Environmental Committee
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Kane County
KC Executive Committee
Agenda
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, April 8, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: March 4, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------
American Rescue Plan
A. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and Family Guidance Center
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $342,506 (Three Hundred Forty-Two
Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars) from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit
Court’s Judicial Technology Modernization ARPA Project to Kane County
Building Management Department’s Jail Tower A&B HVAC System
Improvement’s ARPA Project
C. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology
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D. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in t
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, April 8, 2026
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:14 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Rick Williams
REM NO VOTE Board Member Michael Linder
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Garcia, Iqbal, Penesis*, K. Young; Fin. Exec. Dir.
Hopkinson; PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Smith, Passaglia,
Franco, Walker, Peters; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Tansley, Toth, Tansley; HRM
Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; KCHD Exec.
Dir. Isaacson; SAO Deputy Chief of Civil Brady & staff Ford; KCAC Admin.
Youngsteadt*; Environ. Mgmt. Recycling Resource Coordinator Ryan; and members of
the press and public including Connor & Gallagher OneSource, Inc. Representative,
Brian Walsh.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairm
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🗳️ How they voted (56 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-056 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-176 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-185 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-156 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-174 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-165 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-175 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges present · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-166 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-167 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-168 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-169 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-170 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-157 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-158 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-147 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-178 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-148 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea
26-182 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-179 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-184 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 2 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby present · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM
KC Labor Management Committee
Committee to discuss collective bargaining negotiations in closed session
The KC Labor Management Committee will hold an executive session to discuss the status of collective bargaining agreement negotiations. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Executive session on status of collective bargaining agreement negotiations
laborcollective-bargainingcommitteeexecutive-sessionpublic-employees
✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and entered executive session on CBA talks
The committee approved the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It voted to enter executive session to discuss the status of collective bargaining agreement negotiations, with a unanimous roll‑call vote. The committee then returned to open session and adjourned, both by unanimous voice votes.
- Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Entered executive session to discuss CBA negotiations (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Returned to open session (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
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Kane County
KC Labor Management Committee
Agenda
PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
County Boardroom10:00 AMTuesday, April 7, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: February 25, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Status of Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations
7. Open Session
8. Adjournment
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC Labor Management Committee
Meeting Minutes
PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
10:00 AM County BoardroomTuesday, April 7, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Pierog called today's meeting to order at 10:45 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Anita Lewis
REMOTE Board Member Myrna Molina
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*; HR Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; ASA Frank, ASA Troost;
Laner Muchin Partner Michael Kuczwara; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press
and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Molina attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval Minutes: February 25, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Executive Session
The Labor Management Committee entered into Executive Session at 10:47 a.m. to
discuss the status of Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations on a motion made
by Kious, seconded by Lewis. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Anita Lewis
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Corinne M. Pierog, Chris Kious, Anita Lewis, and Myrna MolinaAYE:
Michelle GumzABSENT:
A. Status of Collective Barga
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Chris Kious yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea
Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes from February 26, 2026 — approved by unanimous consent
8 yea
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Alex Arroyo yea
Adjournment Adjournment until: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in person at the Forest Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva, Illinois and via zoom…
8 yea
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Alex Arroyo yea
TMP-26-430 — approved by roll call vote
8 yea
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Alex Arroyo yea
Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM
KC AD HOC Security Assessment Research Committee
Security Assessment Research Committee to discuss building security
The KC AD HOC Security Assessment Research Committee will meet to review building security procedures and personnel safety. This specific discussion is scheduled for an executive session.
- Executive session regarding building security procedures and personnel safety
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GUMZ, Bates, Juby, Roth, Surges
County Board Room11:00 AMThursday, March 26, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: April 10, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Building Security Procedures and Personnel Safety
7. Open Session
8. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Michelle Gumz yea · Mavis Bates yea · Leslie Juby yea · Bill Roth yea · Clifford Surges absent
Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Wed Mar 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
County approves intergovernmental agreements with counties for juvenile detention
The Kane County Finance and Budget Committee will consider a series of resolutions. Items include authorizing procurement card limits, revising travel financial policies, and approving intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services with multiple neighboring counties. The committee will also vote on a contract for health‑insurance brokerage services and an agreement for finance‑department software implementation. All resolutions will be presented for vote at the March 25 meeting.
- Resolution: Authorizing number of procurement cards and transaction limits for the Kane County Board
- Ordinance: Revision to the Kane County financial policies related to travel
- Resolution: Intergovernmental agreements with Warren, McDonough, Knox, Henderson, Hancock, and Fulton counties for juvenile detention services
- Resolution: Contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource, Inc. for health‑insurance broker and consultant services
- Resolution: Agreement with Eisner Advisory Group LLC for professional software implementation services to the Finance Department
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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved $9.57 M in February 2026 claims
The committee approved the February 2026 claims payment of $9,569,815.29 by roll‑call vote. The February 25, 2026 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent. Members agreed to place the Incentive Policy on next month’s Finance Committee agenda for resolution. The Treasurer asked that a resolution on tax‑bill postage processing be added to the next Executive Committee agenda.
- Approved February 2026 claims payment of $9,569,815.29 (roll‑call vote)
- Approved February 25, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Consensus to put Incentive Policy on next month’s Finance Committee agenda
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, March 25, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Insure a balanced budget and adequate cash flow for County operations
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. Incentive Policy Discussion
C. Resolution: Approving February 2026 Claims Paid
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Discussion Only: Cash Flow Policy and Related Budget Adjustment for General
Fund - General Account Fund #001 (Corporate Fund)
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County
Board and Each of Their Transaction Limits
B. Ordinance: Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Financial Policies Related
to Travel
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C. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards
Issued to the Kane County Law Library & Self-Help Legal Center and Each of
Their Transaction Limits
D. Resolution: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Warren County
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, March 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Bates*, Gripe, Gumz*, Kious*, Linder*, Molina*,
K. Young; Treasurer Lauzen; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; SAO Chief
of Civil Frank; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; ITD CIO Lasky* & staff Peters; Environ. &
Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Vern Tepe
5. Public Comment
Steve Leffler, St. Charles, addressed the Employee Health Care Plan and the
estimated $27M cost for FY2027. He explained that a large part of the discussion at the
last Committee of the Whole meeting was about Semaglutide (GLP-1) drugs and
whether or not they would be covered by the County moving forward. He state
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-284 — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-056 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-316 — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-165 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-166 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-167 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-168 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-169 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-170 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-171 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis present · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-172 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-142 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-164 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-173 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-188 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Mar 25, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
Committee to reprogram $408K in ARPA funds to jail and sheriff HVAC
The KC American Rescue Plan Committee will vote on resolutions to re-program $342,506 and $65,497 in ARPA funds from judicial technology projects to HVAC improvements at the Jail Tower A&B and Sheriff's Office. It will also consider amendments to agreements with Family Guidance Center and Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology, and authorize redirection of remaining small balances from completed ARPA projects.
- Resolution re-programming $342,506 from 16th Judicial Circuit Court's Judicial Technology Modernization to Jail Tower A&B HVAC System Improvements
- Resolution re-programming $65,497 from same judicial project to Sheriff's Office HVAC System Renovations
- First Amendment to Agreement with Family Guidance Center
- First Amendment to Agreement with Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Resolution authorizing redirection of ARPA balances under $50 from completed projects
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✓ Decided: Committee moved forward multiple ARPA fund re‑programming actions
The Kane County American Rescue Plan Committee approved a first amendment to the agreement with the Family Guidance Center and a first amendment to the agreement with Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology. It also authorized re‑programming of $342,506 and $65,497 from judicial technology ARPA projects to building‑management HVAC projects. An amendment to redirect remaining ARPA funds under $50 was adopted, all by roll‑call vote.
- Approved first amendment to agreement with Family Guidance Center (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Authorized re‑programming of $342,506 from Judicial Technology Modernization ARPA to Jail Tower A&B HVAC improvement (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved first amendment to agreement with Plum Tree Child and Adolescent Psychology (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Authorized re‑programming of $65,497 from Judicial Technology Modernization ARPA to Sheriff’s Office HVAC renovations (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Amended resolution to redirect remaining ARPA funds under $50 to other projects (unanimously passed by roll call vote)
- Approved minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (approved by voice vote)
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TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, March 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement between County of
Kane and Family Guidance Center
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $342,506 (Three Hundred Forty-Two
Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars) from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit
Court’s Judicial Technology Modernization ARPA Project to Kane County
Building Management Department’s Jail Tower A&B HVAC System
Improvement’s ARPA Project
C. Resolution: Approving first Amendment to Agreement between County of Kane
and Plum Tree child and Adolescent Psychology
D. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the amount of $65,497 (Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred
Ninety-Seven Dollars) from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court’s
Judicial Technology Modernization ARPA Project to Kane County Building
Management Department’s Sheriff’s Office HVAC System Renovations ARPA
Project
E. Resolution: Authorizing the Kane County ARPA Program to Re-Direct
Remaining ARPA Funds from Completed ARPA Projects between the amounts
of $
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TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, March 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called today's meeting to order at 10:42 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Bill Lenert
REMOTE Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, K. Young; ARPA Program Mgr. Suzanne
Fahnestock; Exec. Dir. IT/BLDG Mgmt. Roger Fahnestock; ITD staff Peters; and
members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Tepe announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Molina and Strathmann
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. New Business
A. Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and Family
Guidance Center
KC Executive Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Executive Committee
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez
SECONDER: Bill Lenert
Vern Tepe, Jarett Sanchez, Mavis Bates, J
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-138 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-139 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-140 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-141 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
26-142 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges absent
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Committee to discuss employee health plan strategy
The KC Committee of the Whole will meet to review planning and strategy for the employee health plan. Other business includes the approval of minutes from February 10 and February 24, 2026.
- Presentation and discussion on Employee Health Plan - Planning and Strategy
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County Board Room4:00 PMTuesday, March 24, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2026 & February 24, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. Employee Health Plan - Planning and Strategy
8. Executive Session (if needed)
9. Adjournment
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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
KC Public Service Committee to discuss veterans procurement and voting requirements
The Kane County Public Service Committee will review monthly reports from the Recorder, Treasurer, and Veterans Assistance Commission. The committee is scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing procurement cards for the Veterans Assistance Commission and a resolution supporting voting citizenship requirements.
- Veterans Assistance Commission procurement card limits
- Resolution supporting voting citizenship requirements
- Monthly reports: Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments
- Monthly reports: Veterans Assistance Commission, County Clerk
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✓ Decided: Committee moved forward a resolution on Veterans Assistance Commission procurement cards
The Public Service Committee approved the February 19 minutes by unanimous consent. It moved forward a resolution authorizing procurement cards for the Veterans Assistance Commission to the Finance and Budget Committee. It also moved forward a separate resolution to the Executive Committee. Reports were placed on file and the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved February 19 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved forward Veterans Assistance Commission procurement‑card resolution to Finance and Budget Committee (AYE: David Young, Corinne M. Pierog)
- Moved forward unspecified resolution to Executive Committee (AYE: Jarett Sanchez, Michelle Gumz, Anita Lewis, Vern Tepe; NAY: Corinne M. Pierog)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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SANCHEZ, Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, March 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
10. Regional Office of Education
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the Veterans
Assistance Commission and each of their Transaction Limits
12. County Clerk
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A. Monthly Report
13. Other Business
A. Resolution: Supporting Citizenship Requirements to Participate in Voting in
Kane County
14. Executive Session (If Needed)
15. Reports Placed On File
16. Adjournment
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SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomThursday, March 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Jarett Sanchez called today's meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
ABSENT Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby, Molina*, Penesis*, Williams*; Treasurer Lauzen;
SOA Armstrong; ROE Supt. Jonak and staff Algrim and ROE Chief of Executive
Services Aranowski; VAC Supt. Zimmerman; Co. Clk. Dir. of Tax Extension/Vital
Records Emerson, Co. Clk's Office Dir. of Elections Raymond Esquivel; Spec. ASA
Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Sanchez announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
He asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Surges and Young
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Vern Tepe
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5. Public Comment
Kane County resid
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-398 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 nay · 2 abstain · 1 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jarett Sanchez nay · David Young yea · Jon Gripe abstain · Michelle Gumz nay · Anita Lewis nay · Clifford Surges abstain · Vern Tepe nay · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM
KC Strategic Plan Subcommittee
County Boardroom
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM
KC AD HOC Liquor Commission
Liquor Commission to review renewals and consider new license for Rancho La Muneca
The Kane County AD HOC Liquor Commission will review and approve the annual liquor license renewal applications. It will also consider a new liquor license application for Rancho La Muneca. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.
- Review and approve annual liquor license renewal applications
- Potential approval of new liquor license application – Rancho La Muneca
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PIEROG, Arroyo, Kious, Linder, Surges
County Boardroom1:00 PMThursday, March 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: January 14, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. New Business
A. Review and Approve Annual Liquor License Renewal Applications
B. Potential Approval of New Application - Rancho La Muneca
7. Old Business
8. Executive Session (if needed)
9. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Review and Approve Annual Liquor License Renewal Applications — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Alex Arroyo absent · Chris Kious yea · Michael Linder yea · Clifford Surges yea
Potential Approval of New Application - Rancho La Muneca — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Alex Arroyo absent · Chris Kious yea · Michael Linder yea · Clifford Surges yea
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Committee will vote on contracts for technical and consulting services for food and agriculture projects
The Kane County Agriculture Committee will consider three resolutions: proclaiming April 10, 2026 as the 25th anniversary of the Farmland Protection Program; authorizing qualified vendors to provide technical services for food and agriculture projects; and authorizing a contract with consultants (to be determined) for food and agriculture project consulting. The meeting also includes partner updates and public comment.
- Proclamation of April 10, 2026 as the 25th anniversary of the Farmland Protection Program
- Resolution to approve qualified vendors for technical services on food and agriculture projects
- Resolution to contract unspecified consultants for food and agriculture project consulting
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✓ Decided: Committee forwards vendor and contract authorizations for county agriculture projects
The committee moved three items forward to the Kane County Executive Committee: a proclamation marking April 10, 2026 as the 25th anniversary of the Farmland Protection Program; authorization to approve qualified vendors for technical services on food and agriculture projects; and authorization of a future contract with The Delta Institute, Kamps Sustainable Agriculture Group LLC, and New Venture Advisors. The February 19, 2026 minutes were approved by unanimous consent, reports were placed on file, and the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Proclamation of April 10, 2026 as 25th Anniversary of Farmland Protection Program moved forward by roll call vote to KC Executive Committee
- Authorization of qualified vendors to provide technical services for food and agriculture projects moved forward by roll call vote to KC Executive Committee
- Authorization of contract with The Delta Institute, Kamps Sustainable Agriculture Group LLC, and New Venture Advisors moved forward by roll call vote to KC Executive Committee
- Approval of February 19, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Reports placed on file approved by unanimous consent
- Adjournment approved by voice vote
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMThursday, March 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural herita
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomThursday, March 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Juby called today's meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Rick Williams
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members K. Young, Lewis; KCFB Mgr. Arnold and staff Collins;
KDSWCD Admin. Gerdts; Northern Illinois Food Bank Sr. Mgr. Desio; Extension
Educator Barnes; Dev. Planner Tansely and Toth; ITD staff Peters; and members of
the press and public including newly elected KCFB Mgr. Bona Heinsohn and former
County Board Member Mike Kenyon.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Bill Roth
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Partners: Presentations/Announcements
A. Kane County Farm Bureau Updates (Steve Arnold, Manager)
Kane County Farm Bureau (KCFB) Steve Arnold announced that the 20th
Annual Touch-a-Tractor Farm-City community open house and fundraiser event
will be held at the Farm
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-349 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent
Leslie Juby yea · Bill Roth yea · Deborah Allan absent · Bill Lenert yea · Ted Penesis yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-154 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent
Leslie Juby yea · Bill Roth yea · Deborah Allan absent · Bill Lenert yea · Ted Penesis yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-155 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent
Leslie Juby yea · Bill Roth yea · Deborah Allan yea · Bill Lenert yea · Ted Penesis yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Committee to vote on $55K contract and Continuum of Care renewals
The committee will consider renewing contracts for Continuum of Care support services and an intergovernmental agreement with Aurora and Elgin. A resolution authorizes a $55,000 agreement with La Voz De Esperanza for organizational development. The committee will also receive updates on the KCHD Tuberculosis Program and monthly reports on finance and animal control.
- Resolution authorizing renewal of Continuum of Care support services contract for 2026
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with cities of Aurora and Elgin for 2026 Continuum of Care
- Resolution authorizing $55,000 agreement with La Voz De Esperanza for organizational development serving Kane County families
- Presentation on KCHD Tuberculosis Program by Katie Glomp
- Monthly finance and animal control reports
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, March 18, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes February 18, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
7. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report
8. Executive Director
A. KCHD Updates - Michael Isaacson, Executive Director (not attached)
B. KCHD Tuberculosis Program - Katie Glomp, Disease Prevention Program
Support Manager
C. Resolution: Authorizing Renewal of a Contract for Continuum of Care Support
Services for 2026
D. Resolution: Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement between the Kane
County Continuum of Care and the Cities of Aurora and Elgin for 2026
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E. Resolution: Authorizing Agreement between the County of Kane and La Voz
De Esperanza in the Amount of $55,
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Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
Kane County Legislative Committee considers support for 9-1-1 surcharge increase
The committee will discuss legislative updates and consider several resolutions supporting state bills. These proposals include waste management, stewardship programs, and emergency service funding.
- Resolution to support an increase in the statewide 9-1-1 surcharge
- Resolution supporting HB5112 to reduce non-reusable carryout bags
- Resolution supporting SB2852 regarding wasted food management
- Resolutions for manufacturer-funded stewardship programs for hazardous waste, automotive lubricants, and electronic smoking devices
- Vote on travel purpose and evaluation form for Michelle Gumz
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✓ Decided: Committee authorized support for a 9‑1‑1 surcharge increase
The Legislative Committee approved the November 19, 2025 minutes and then voted to forward several state bills to the Kane County Executive Committee, including backing an increase to the statewide 9‑1‑1 surcharge. Additional bills on carryout bags, wasted food, hazardous waste, automotive lubricants, and electronic smoking devices were also moved forward. The committee approved a travel purpose and evaluation form for Chair Gumz, placed reports on file, and adjourned.
- Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Authorized support for a 9‑1‑1 surcharge increase (roll call vote)
- Moved forward support for HB5112 to reduce non‑reusable carryout bags (roll call vote)
- Moved forward support for SB2852 to improve wasted‑food management (roll call vote)
- Moved forward support for SB3915/HB4546 manufacturer‑funded hazardous‑waste program (roll call vote)
- Moved forward support for SB3157 manufacturer‑funded automotive‑lubricant program (roll call vote)
- Moved forward support for HB4652 manufacturer‑funded electronic‑smoking‑device program (roll call vote)
- Approved travel purpose and evaluation form for Chair Gumz (roll call vote)
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GUMZ, LINDER, Abbatacola, Bates, Gripe, Molina, Strathmann, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, March 18, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Legislative Update
A. McGuireWoods
B. ISACo
C. NACo Legislative Conference Report
D. Tracked Bills: Circuit Clerk- Theresa Barreiro
7. Discussion Items:
A. US HR 6-37 911 Save Act
B. SB3545 Lisa Aust- Executive Director of Court Services
8. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing the Kane County Legislative Committee to Support an
Increase in the Statewide 9-1-1 Surcharge
B. Resolution: Supporting HB5112 to Reduce the Use of Non-Reusable Carryout
Bags
C. Resolution: Supporting SB2852 to Improve Management of Wasted Food
D. Resolution: Supporting SB3915/HB4546 to Create a Manufacturer-Funded
Household Hazardous Waste Stewardship Program in Illinois
E. Resolution: Supporting SB3157 to Create a Manufacturer-Funded Automotive
Lubricant Stewardship Program in Illinois
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F. Resolution: Supporting HB4652 to Create a Manufacturer-Funded Electronic
Smoking Device Stewardship Program in Illinois
G. Vote to Approve Travel Purpose and Evaluation Form for Michelle Gumz
9. Old Business
10. Executive Session (if needed)
11. Report
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GUMZ, LINDER, Abbatacola, Bates, Gripe, Molina, Strathmann, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, March 18, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Michelle Gumz, called today's meeting to order at 10:33 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Jon Gripe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Arroyo* Juby*, Penesis*; McGuireWoods
Consultant Cox*, Gaffney*, Sherwood*; ISACo Exec. Dir. Joe McCoy*; KaneComm Dir.
of Communications Guthrie; Chief Deputy of Transportation Rickert; OEM Dir. Buziecki;
Circuit Clk. Elected Official Barreiro*; KCHD Isaacson*; Recycling Coordinator Ryan;
ASA Brady, ASA Frank*; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public
including TriCom 9-1-1 Center Dir. Joe Schelstreet, Deputy Dir. LaToya Marz, Training
Mgr. Andrew Kunstler; Quadcom Dir. Christine Harding; Aurora Dispatch Supervisor
Jillian Turner.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-159 — moved forward by roll call vote
3 yea · 3 absent · 2 present · 1 nay
Michelle Gumz nay · Michael Linder yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates absent · Jon Gripe yea · Myrna Molina absent · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-160 — moved forward by roll call vote
3 yea · 3 absent · 2 present · 1 nay
Michelle Gumz nay · Michael Linder yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mavis Bates absent · Jon Gripe yea · Myrna Molina absent · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
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KC County Development Committee
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Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
Kane County Development Committee to review zoning petitions and building fee changes
The committee will consider four zoning petitions and an ordinance to amend building regulation fees. Members will also review a resolution to name a segment of Illinois Route 31 and an agreement with the City of Aurora for lead service line replacement.
- Zoning Petitions #4671, #4679, #4680, and #4681
- Ordinance amending Chapter 6 Article IV Fees for Buildings and Building Regulations
- Resolution establishing the official road name for a segment of Illinois Route 31
- Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aurora for lead service line replacement on Solfisburg Avenue
- Minor Adjustment for Mill Creek, K-7, Sunroom
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✓ Decided: Committee amended zoning stipulations for 19N310 Boyer Road interim permit
The Development Committee approved a motion to amend Zoning Petition #4671, changing stipulation #4 to require removal of a non‑conforming willow tree and revising stipulation #10 to a one‑year term. The motion passed unanimously by roll‑call vote. Two solar‑energy petitions (4679 and 4680) were each moved forward to the County Board for further action.
- Amended Zoning Petition #4671 stipulation #4 to require willow tree removal (unanimous)
- Amended Zoning Petition #4671 stipulation #10 to set a one‑year term (unanimous)
- Moved Petition #4679 (Hartmann Solar 2) to County Board (roll‑call vote)
- Moved Petition #4680 (Pallme) to County Board (roll‑call vote)
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Abbatacola, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder, K. Young & ex-officios Tepe
(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMMonday, March 16, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve
over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the
2040 land Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that
benefit the public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low-
to moderate-income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Mi
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(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomMonday, March 16, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:40 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Linder
Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Kious, Molina*; Dev. Asst. Dir. Dall &
staff Zine, Mall, Toth, Mallett, McKenna; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik & staff
Orlik, Wilford; KDOT Permitting Dir. Hohertz; KC Historian/Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public including representatives from Horizon
Solar, LLC and USS Webb Solar, LLC.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-384 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 2 present · 1 nay
Rick Williams yea · Jennifer Abbatacola absent · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder nay · Kimberley Young absent · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Grade separation for Randall Road at Hopps Road up for approval
This special meeting of the KC Transportation Committee begins with a review of 2026 committee goals, then moves to action items including finance reports, a draft 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program, and multiple resolutions. Key decisions include contracts for the Randall Road grade separation project, speed limit alterations on Kirk Road, and intergovernmental agreements for road access and engineering.
- 2027-2032 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Resolution for intergovernmental agreement on Kirk Road at Douglas Road Phase III engineering and construction
- Ordinance approving school zone speed limit alteration on Kirk Road near Foxfield Drive
- Contract award to Corrective Asphalt Materials for 2026 Rejuvenator Project
- Multiple resolutions advancing Randall Road at Hopps Road grade separation project (engineering, construction, and railroad agreement)
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✓ Decided: County approved a cost‑free Phase III Kirk Road project funded by state and Aldi
The Transportation Committee moved several resolutions forward by roll‑call vote, including reappropriating $71,514.27 to the South Impact Fee Fund, approving Adopt‑A‑Highway applications, and purchasing a new asphalt repair hot box for $43,007. It also approved two intergovernmental agreements: one for Phase III engineering and construction of Kirk Road at Douglas Road (funded 50% by the state and 50% by Aldi at no cost to the county) and another with the City of Geneva for access to Fabyan Parkway at Kautz Road. The February 17, 2026 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
- Reappropriated $71,514.27 from County Highway Fund #300 to South Impact Fee Fund #560 (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved Adopt‑A‑Highway renewal and three new applications (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved purchase of one 2026 Falcon 2T1B Propane Fire Asphalt Repair Hot Box for $43,007 (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement for Phase III Kirk Road at Douglas Road (no county cost; 50% state, 50% Aldi) (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Geneva for access to Fabyan Parkway at Kautz Road (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMMonday, March 16, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. 2027-2032 Draft TIP
C. Resolution: Reappropriating Funds and Amending Resolution 19-452 with V3
Companies, Ltd. of Woodridge, Illinois for On-Call Design Engineering Services,
Kane County Section No. 19-00519-00-ES
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
B. Maintenance Future Needs
C. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
D. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One (1) 2026 Falcon 2T1B Propane
Fire Asphalt Repair Hot Box for the Kane County Division of Transportation
8. Planning & Programming
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A. Planning & Programming Report
B. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of
Illinois for Phase III Engineering and Constructi
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomMonday, March 16, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Roth
Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams
ABSENT Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Garcia, Juby*, Linder; KDOT Dir. Zakosek &
staff Rickert, Young, Way, Files, Hohertz, Nika, O'Connell, Coffinbargar; KC Historian
Shepro; ASA Weldon; Spec. ASA Jaeger; ITD staff Peters; Dev. Asst. Dir. Dall & staff
Zine; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
Chairman Tepe reflected on the passing of Carl Strathmann, husband of County Board
Member Cherryl Strathmann. He requested a moment of silence.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
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Steve Leffler, St. Charles, stated that after the Romans conquered Carthag
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-178 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 4 absent · 1 nay
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola absent · Mo Iqbal nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young absent · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Mar 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Committee considers battery recycling agreement and hazardous waste stewardship
The KC Energy and Environmental Committee will discuss the Illinois Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability and review household hazardous waste programs. Members will consider resolutions regarding battery collection reimbursements and support for three manufacturer-funded stewardship programs in Illinois.
- Resolution: Agreement with The Battery Network, Inc. for battery collection cost reimbursement
- Resolution: Support for SB3915/HB4546 (Household Hazardous Waste Stewardship Program)
- Resolution: Support for SB3157 (Automotive Lubricant Stewardship Program)
- Resolution: Support for HB4652 (Electronic Smoking Device Stewardship Program)
- Presentation by Sarah Moskowitz, Executive Director for Citizens Utility Board
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✓ Decided: Committee moved forward battery recycling agreement and supported multiple stewardship bills
The Energy and Environmental Committee approved the minutes from February 20, 2026 and placed reports on file. It moved forward an authorizing agreement with The Battery Network, Inc. for battery collection cost reimbursement. The committee also advanced support for SB3915/HB4546, SB3157, and HB4652 legislative stewardship programs. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved February 20, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
- Authorizing agreement with The Battery Network, Inc. for battery collection cost reimbursement moved forward (roll call)
- Supported SB3915/HB4546 to create a manufacturer‑funded household hazardous waste stewardship program – 5 Aye, 1 Nay, 3 absent
- Supported SB3157 to create a manufacturer‑funded automotive lubricant stewardship program – 6 Aye, 1 Nay, 2 absent
- Supported HB4652 to create a manufacturer‑funded electronic smoking device stewardship program – 6 Aye, 1 Nay, 2 absent
- Placed reports on file approved by unanimous consent
- Adjourned the meeting approved by voice vote
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMFriday, March 13, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
• Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
• Ensure all County-owned facilities have a commercial recycling container and that
janitorial staff use those containers to consolidate generated recyclables.
• Implement an educational campaign across all departments by distributing yes /no
recycling posters, short videos on common recyclables encountered in the workplace, and
training on how to reduce contamination.
Community outreach to educate about the CAIP
• Identify and attend five public events.
• Create at least ten social media videos disseminating events, funding opportunities,
and other educational content.
• Identify and promote solar success stories in Kane County.
Notify the Kane County Board of any relevant or emerging trends
• Bring in four new guest speakers.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2026
5. Publ
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomFriday, March 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Bates called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Ted Penesis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member David Young
ABSENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Gripe*, Juby*, Molina*; Environ. & Water Res. Dir.
Wollnik; Recycling Coordinator Ryan; Sustainability Mgr. Hinshaw and staff Powell;
Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public including
Exec. Dir. of Citizens Utility Board Sarah Moskowitz.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Bates announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Tarver and Young attending
remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
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5. Public Comment
Committee Member, David Young, explained the substantial damages caused by
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-159 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver yea · Deborah Allan absent · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · David Young nay · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-358 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver yea · Deborah Allan yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · David Young nay · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-160 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver yea · Deborah Allan yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · David Young nay · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Mar 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
Committee to hear pre-apprenticeship program presentations, review economic development updates
The KC Jobs Committee will hear presentations from the North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute and the Quad County Urban League on pre-apprenticeship programs. Staff will provide updates on Kane County economic development initiatives. The committee will also discuss implementation of the 2026 committee goals, including the economic development strategic plan and ARPA projects.
- Presentation by Stephen Lefavor, Director of Apprenticeship & Training at North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute on pre-apprenticeship program
- Presentation by Katrina Henderson and Manuella Garcia of Quad County Urban League on pre-apprenticeship program
- Staff updates on Kane County Economic Development Initiatives
- Review of 2026 Committee Goals including Economic Development Strategic Plan and ARPA projects
- Office of Community Reinvestment – Workforce Development Division update
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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes, filed reports, and adjourned the meeting
The KC Jobs Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved the reports placed on file. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved February 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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Agenda
LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMFriday, March 13, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Regional Partnerships - Continue to work with the Greater Chicagoland Economic
Partnership and other regional partners on economic development activities
• Local Economic Development Programs - Continue to meet the objectives of the active
ARPA Programs and Grant Programs while actively seeking new opportunities to enhance
current programming
• Support for Jobs Committee focusing on the Six Priorities:
1) Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Kane County
2) Implement approved ARPA projects
oKane County Economic Development Organization - Launch
oFabulous Fox! Water Trail - Launch sites and marketing
oFarmer Grants – staff managed grants to local food farmers
oTourism – with CVB’s
oManufacturing – with IMEC
3) Support the Kane County Economic Development Organization
4) Support County’s role in the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership
5) Continue to strengthened partnerships with economic development efforts by the
State of Illinois, municipalities,
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Meeting Minutes
LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomFriday, March 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lewis called today's meeting to order at 10:46 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Ted Penesis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member David Young
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby, Molina*; Dev. Planner Toth; JEG 360, LLC John
Grueling; Workforce Dev. Dir. Schauer; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and
members of the press and public including North Central Illinois Finishing Trades
Institute Dir. of Apprenticeship and Training Steve Lefaver, Brian Dahl President of Fox
Valley Building and Construction Trades Council, and Quad County Urban League Vice
President & Chief Operating Officer Katrina Henderson.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Deborah Allan
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Jobs Committee Priorities
A. Pre-Apprenticeship Program Presentat
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Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee to vote on jail medical services contract extension with Wellpath, LLC
The KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee will discuss monthly reports from the Sheriff, Coroner, State's Attorney, and other departments. It will vote on several resolutions, including a one-year contract extension with Wellpath, LLC for Kane County Jail medical services, renewal of a GrayKey Digital Forensics License, and multiple intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services with six counties. The committee will also consider a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
- Resolution authorizing a one-year contract extension with Wellpath, LLC for Kane County Jail Medical Services
- Resolution renewing the GrayKey Digital Forensics License for the Kane County Sheriff's Office
- Six resolutions authorizing intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services with Warren, McDonough, Knox, Henderson, Hancock, and Fulton Counties
- Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
- Monthly financial reports and departmental updates from KaneComm, Emergency Management, Sheriff/Adult Corrections, and others
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✓ Decided: Committee approved a one‑year Wellpath jail medical contract extension
The Judicial/Public Safety Committee moved several items forward by roll‑call vote, including a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, renewal of the GrayKey digital forensics license, and a one‑year contract extension with Wellpath, LLC for jail medical services. The committee also approved the annual review of procurement cards and reached consensus to develop a formal equipment‑rental agreement for festivals. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Proclaimed April 12‑18, 2026 National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized renewal of the GrayKey Digital Forensics license (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized a one‑year contract extension with Wellpath, LLC for jail medical services (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved annual review of procurement cards for the Law Library & Self‑Help Legal Center (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Consensused to develop a formal rental agreement for loaning equipment to municipalities (consensus)
- Approved February 13, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, March 12, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
A. Monthly Report
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
B. Proclaiming April 12-18, 2026 National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Renewal of the GrayKey Digital Forensics License
by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office
C. Resolution: Authorizing a One-Year Contract Extension with Wellpath, LLC, for
Kane County Jail Medical Services
11. Coroner (M. Silva)
A. Monthly Report
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12. Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)
A. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards
Issued to the Kane County Law Library & Self-Help Legal Center and Each of
Their Transaction Limits
13. State's Attorney (J. Mosser)
A. Monthly Report
14. Public Defender (R. Conant)
A. Monthly Report
15. Court Services Administration (L. Aust)
A. Monthly Report
B. JJC Housing Report
C. Resolution: Autho
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomThursday, March 12, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jon Gripe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Michael Linder
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Juby*, Penesis*; Merit Commission Chairman Burgert;
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; OEM Dir. Buziecki; KCSO staff Wolf, Kopija-Erickson;
Coroner Silva; Chief Judge Villa & staff O'Brien, Mathis; State's Attorney Mosser & staff
Brady, Hunt*; Public Defender Conant; JJC Supt. Davis; Circuit Clerk Barreiro; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Gumz and
Linder attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-174 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-302 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-175 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-316 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
County Boardroom
Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Committee authorizes health insurance broker contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource
The Human Services Committee will hold its regular meeting, approve the February 11, 2026 minutes, and review monthly financial and human‑resource reports. It will also receive a compliance training update and consider old and new business, including a resolution to authorize a contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource for health‑insurance broker and consultant services. The agenda allows for an executive session and standard procedural items.
- Approve February 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review monthly financial reports
- Review Department of Human Resource Management reports (health insurance, risk management, staffing)
- Monthly compliance training report
- Resolution to authorize contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource for health‑insurance broker and consultant services
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✓ Decided: Committee moved forward with contract for health‑insurance broker services
The committee approved the February 11, 2026 minutes and placed the meeting reports on file by unanimous consent. Members agreed to shop for health‑insurance providers, hold a Committee of the Whole meeting, and bring a final decision to a future County Board meeting. The contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource, Inc. for health‑insurance broker and consultant services was moved forward to the KC Finance and Budget Committee by roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Agreed to shop for health‑insurance providers and schedule a Committee of the Whole meeting
- Moved forward contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource, Inc. for broker services to Finance & Budget Committee (aye votes: Surges, Linder, Allan, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, Roth)
- Adjourned meeting by voice vote
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, March 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Report
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Connor & Gallagher OneSource, Inc.
for Health Insurance Broker and Consultant Services
11. Reports Placed On File
12. Executive Session (if needed)
13. Adjournment
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, March 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT Board Member Sonia Garcia
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Juby, Kious*, Molina*, Penesis*; HRM Exec. Dir.
Lobrillo & staff Davis, Larson; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; KCAC Admin.
Youngsteadt*; ITD CIO Lasky & staff Peters; and members of the press and public
including Connor & Gallagher OneSource, Inc. Representatives, Brian Walsh and
Michael Dever.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Surges announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Linder and
Tarver attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
In honor of National Women's Month, KC Historian Shepro spoke on Abigail Adams'
letter to her husband, John Adams, on
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-171 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee to decide on farmland lease and multiple technology contracts
The Administration Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a farmland lease for a parcel at Route 38 and Peck Road, multiple IT hardware and software purchases through OMNIA contracts, and a contract extension for plumbing maintenance. Discussions include policies for disposing of county real property and a proposal to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary. The meeting also covers routine approvals of minutes, finance reports, and facility use requests.
- Resolution authorizing a farmland lease and license for parcel 0932300013 at NE corner of Route 38 and Peck Road
- Resolution authorizing purchase of products/services via Amazon Business Marketplace for Building Management and IT Departments
- Resolution approving purchase of one 2026 Ford F-250 truck cab and body for the Division of Transportation (Unit 47)
- Resolution authorizing contract extension for plumbing maintenance with Key Construction Group, Hartwig Mechanical, and R.J. O'Neil
- Resolution approving accessibility efforts for the county website and agendas
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✓ Decided: Committee approved farmland lease, Amazon supplies contract, and multiple IT contracts
The Administration Committee unanimously approved a five‑year lease of a 20‑acre parcel at $75 per acre ($1,500 per year) to farmer Jeff Laczynski and amended the resolution to an ordinance. It also moved forward a contract extension for purchasing janitorial and printing supplies through Amazon Business. Additional resolutions authorizing plumbing maintenance, mailing equipment, and hardware/software purchases for the Information Technologies department were each approved by roll‑call vote.
- Approved five‑year farmland lease for $1,500 per year to Jeff Laczynski (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Amended farmland lease resolution to an ordinance (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Authorized Amazon Business Marketplace contract extension for building‑management supplies (roll‑call vote)
- Authorized contract extension for plumbing maintenance vendors (roll‑call vote)
- Authorized purchase of mailing and postage equipment via Sourcewell contract (roll‑call vote)
- Authorized expenditure for computer hardware with Insight Public Sector (roll‑call vote)
- Authorized expenditure for computer software with Insight Public Sector (roll‑call vote)
- Authorized purchase of Laserfiche records‑management system for IT department (roll‑call vote)
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, March 11, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Review revenue and expense budgets, capital projects, contractual services,
commodities, and county assets as necessary.
• Review and update the Five-Year Capital plan, Facilities Condition Assessments and
Building Utilization Assessments to monitor short- and long-term projects and potential
funding sources.
• Receive updates on building and grounds maintenance and permanent improvements
as needed.
• Receive scheduled lifecycle replacement reports of county computer systems, network
infrastructure and telephone systems.
• Monitor technology standards, planning, progress and conditions of all county software
applications and databases to ensure continuity of operations for county offices,
departments and visiting public.
• Receive updates on the status of licensing fiber optic network infrastructure assets
throughout the county.
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
8. Building Management (K. Harris)
A. Resolution: Authorizing t
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, March 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT: Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex
Arroyo, David Young, Bill Roth and Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE: Sonia Garcia and Michelle Gumz
ABSENT: Kimberley Young
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Gripe, Linder*, Molina*, Penesis*; ITD/BLD
Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Lasky, Roff, Clark, Smith, Peters; SAO Chief of
Civil Frank & staff Ford; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; KDOT Dir. Zakosek & staff
Way; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt; SOA Armstrong*; VAC Supt. Zimmerman*; and
members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Garcia and
Gumz attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Alex Arroyo
5. Public Comment
Kane County Board Member and resident, David Young, voiced his complaint for
violation of First Amendment Rights. He stated that this is a civil rights action seeking
redress for violations of plainti
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-147 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-148 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-149 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-150 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia present · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-151 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-143 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia absent · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-153 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-144 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-152 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-145 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-146 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-176 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
County Board Room
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-R-26-03-3205 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3206 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3213 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3209 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3210 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3208 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3207 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3212 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
DOC-2026-05 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3214 — adopted by voice vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
DOC-2026-06 — placed on file
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3211 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-03-3215 — adopted by roll call vote
22 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Dale Berman yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
KC AD HOC Opioid Settlement Fund Committee
County Board Room
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
Board approves intergovernmental agreement to realign Washington Street multi‑use path
The Executive Committee will consider and vote on a series of resolutions and contracts, including fee changes for the Mill Creek Archery Range, amendments to the General Use Ordinance, a consulting contract with The Ferguson Group, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Carpentersville to realign the Washington Street multi‑use path. Additional items include bids for pond and teasel management, a wetland restoration contract at the Chicago Premium Outlets, and an agreement with the City of Geneva. The board will also approve bills and per‑diem payments, discuss commissioner expenses for a professional conference, and receive financial reports.
- Resolution approving Archery Permit Fees at the Mill Creek Archery Range (TMP-26-114)
- Ordinance amending General Use Ordinance chapters on enforcement and fines (TMP-26-113)
- Resolution authorizing a consulting services contract with The Ferguson Group, LLC (TMP-26-134)
- Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Carpentersville for Washington Street path realignment (TMP-26-265)
- Resolution authorizing a professional engineering contract with V3 Engineering for wetland restoration at the Chicago Premium Outlets (TMP-26-255)
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District Executive
Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Jon Gripe, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Bill Roth,
Cherryl Strathmann, Rick Williams
3rd Floor Board Room8:30 AMThursday, March 5, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from February 5, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Presentation and Approval of Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from February
2026
TMP-26-298 Bills and Commissioners’ Per Diem February 2026
V. Finance and Administration
TMP-26-114 Resolution Approving Archery Permit Fees at the Mill Creek
Archery Range
TMP-26-113 Ordinance Approving Amendments to the General Use Ordinance
Chapters 6 - Enforcement / Section 3 - Fines and Penalties
TMP-26-134 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Grant Consulting Services
Contract with The Ferguson Group, LLC
TMP-26-266 Resolution Approving Revisions to the Employee Handbook 2026
VI. Land Acquisition
TMP-26-265 Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the Village of Carpentersville and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County
for the Realignment and Crossing of the Multi-Use Path Along Washington
Street
VII. Planning & Utilization
TMP-26-250 Resolution Approving Bids for Pond Management at Three Forest
Preserves
TMP-26-252 Resolution Approving a Bid for Teasel Control At Three Forest
Preserves
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-O-26-03-0627 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3205 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3206 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3207 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3208 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3209 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3210 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3211 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3213 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
DOC-2026-05 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
FP-R-26-03-3212 — moved forward by roll call vote
9 yea
Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea
Wed Mar 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Committee to vote on re-programming ARPA funds and road projects
The Kane County Executive Committee will review and vote on a consent agenda with multiple resolutions and ordinances, including re-programming of American Rescue Plan funds, contract extensions, and road construction projects. Key items include the adoption of land use assumptions for impact fees and property acquisitions for road improvements. The meeting will also cover finance reports, public comments, and proclamations.
- Re-programming $9,600 from Association for Individual Development to HVAC improvements at Kane County Justice Center
- Re-programming $50,000 from Zoom web conferencing to drainage cost share consultant and capital project
- Contract for Phase I engineering services for I-88 Tollway bridge with V3 Companies of Woodridge ($ not specified)
- Adopting land use assumptions associated with imposition of impact fees
- Acquisition of real property for Fabyan Parkway intersection improvements at Settlers Hill and Kingsland Drive
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✓ Decided: Executive Committee approved February 4 minutes by unanimous consent
The committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. The approval was recorded as unanimous consent. No other motions or votes were recorded in this meeting.
- Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
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Kane County
KC Executive Committee
Agenda
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, March 4, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: February 4, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
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American Rescue Plan
A. Resolution: Approving Second Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and The Family Recovery Centers, PLLC
B. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and Pads of Elgin
C. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and Suicide Prevention Services of America
D. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and Youth Outlook
E. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement Between County of
Kane and La Federacion De Clubes Michoacanos En Illinois/Fedecmi DBA
CASAS Michoacan
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F. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of $9
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, March 4, 2026
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:09 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
REM NO VOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Garcia*, Gripe, Pensis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson*;
PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky, Harris, Roff, Peters; KDOT
Deputy Dir. Rickert & staff Files*; OEM Dir. Buziecki; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; SAO
staff Frank, Hunt*; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Dev. Asst. Dir. Dall; Purchasing Dir.
Keovongsak; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Gumz,
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-107 — moved forward by roll call vote
11 yea · 2 absent · 1 present · 1 nay
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
The other 52 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
Panel to vote on Carpentersville path realignment deal
The committee will consider a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Carpentersville to realign and cross a multi-use path along Washington Street. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel. No other substantive business is listed.
- TMP-26-265: Resolution for intergovernmental agreement with Carpentersville on multi-use path realignment at Washington Street
- Closed session for land acquisition, license agreements, litigation, and personnel
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District, Land
Acquisition Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Chair Anita Lewis, Vice-Chair Mike Linder, Sonia Garcia,
Michelle Gumz, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez
3rd Floor Board Room8:30 AMThursday, February 26, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from January 22, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-265 Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the Village of Carpentersville and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County
for the Realignment and Crossing of the Multi-Use Path Along Washington
Street
VI. Communications
VII. Chairman's Comments
VIII. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in person at the Forest
Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva,
Illinois and via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6302325980? pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dvaVVrUT09
Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meeting.
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Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM
KC Legislative Committee
County Board Room
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
Committee will approve a V3 Engineering contract for restoration at Chicago Premium Outlets
The Planning and Utilization Committee will consider resolutions approving bids for pond management and teasel control at three forest preserves. It will also vote on authorizing a professional engineering contract with V3 Engineering for restoration at the Chicago Premium Outlets. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel matters. The committee will discuss an irrigation solution for Settler's Hill Golf Course.
- TMP-26-250: Resolution approving bids for pond management at three forest preserves
- TMP-26-252: Resolution approving a bid for teasel control at three forest preserves
- TMP-26-255: Resolution authorizing a professional engineering contract with V3 Engineering for restoration at Chicago Premium Outlets
- Closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation and personnel
- Discussion of Settler's Hill Golf Course irrigation solution
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District, Planning
and Utilization Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Chair Cherryl Strathmann, Vice-Chair Deborah Allan, Alex Arroyo,
Mavis Bates, Chris Kious, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis
3rd Floor Board Room9:30 AMThursday, February 26, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from October 30, 2025
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
TMP-26-250 Resolution Approving Bids for Pond Management at Three Forest
Preserves
TMP-26-252 Resolution Approving a Bid for Teasel Control At Three Forest
Preserves
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-255 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Engineering Contract with
V3 Engineering for the Restoration of Wetlands at the Chicago Premium Outlets
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
A. Discussion of Settler's Hill Golf Course Irrigation Solution
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. via zoom and in person
at the Forest Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite
320 Geneva, Illinois
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Wed Feb 25, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
Committee to consider re-programming $50,000 in ARPA funds from Zoom to drainage project
The KC American Rescue Plan Committee will consider multiple resolutions, including amendments to agreements with five community organizations and several re-programmings of ARPA funds. The re-programming moves unused or underspent funds from projects like Zoom web conferencing and community violence prevention to other projects, such as HVAC improvements at the Kane County Justice Center and drainage cost share. Largest single transfer is $50,000 from IT's Zoom service to the Environmental and Water Resources Department's drainage consultant and capital project.
- Resolution approving second amendment to agreement with The Family Recovery Centers, PLLC
- Resolution approving first amendment to agreement with Pads of Elgin
- Resolution re-programming $9,600 from community violence prevention project to Justice Center HVAC improvements
- Resolution re-programming $50,000 from Zoom web conferencing to drainage cost share consultant and capital project
- Resolution re-programming $24,358.56 from Zoom web conferencing to Justice Center kitchen/laundry HVAC improvements
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✓ Decided: Approved $50,000 ARPA fund reprogramming for drainage project
The KC American Rescue Plan Committee approved several amendments to existing agreements and re‑programmed ARPA funds. The largest action was moving $50,000 from the Zoom Web Conferencing Services project to the Environmental and Water Resources Department’s drainage cost‑share consultant and capital project. All motions were moved forward by roll‑call vote, with three members absent and one nay recorded on a single item. The meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m.
- Approved Second Amendment to agreement with Family Recovery Centers (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved First Amendment to agreement with Pads of Elgin (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved First Amendment to agreement with Suicide Prevention Services of America (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved $9,600 re‑programming to Justice Center HVAC improvements (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved $106.91 re‑programming to Justice Center HVAC improvements (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved $1,177.21 re‑programming to Water Resources drainage consultant project (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved $50,000 re‑programming to Environmental and Water Resources drainage cost‑share and capital project (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved $24,115 re‑programming to Stream Gaging Network project (passed with one nay)
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC American Rescue Plan
Committee
Agenda
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, February 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. ARPA Report
A. ARPA Report
7. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving Second Amendment to Agreement between County of
Kane and The Family Recovery Centers, PLLC
B. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement between County of
Kane and Pads of Elgin
C. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement between County of
Kane and Suicide Prevention Services of America
D. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement between County of
Kane and Youth Outlook
E. Resolution: Approving First Amendment to Agreement between County of
Kane and La Federacion De Clubes Michoacanos En Illinois/Fedecmi DBA
CASAS Michoacan
F. Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the amount of $9,600 (Nine Thousand Six Hundred Dollars)
from the Association for Individual Development’s Community Violence
prevention Project under the Kane County Public Health Department ARPA
Behavioral Health System Improvement Initiative Project to the Kane County
Building Management Department’s Kitchen & Laundry Area HVAC System
Improvements at Kane County Justice Center ARPA Project
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC American Rescue Plan
Committee
Meeting Minutes
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, February 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Vern Tepe called today's meeting to order at 10:40 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Vern Tepe
REMOTE Board Member Myrna Molina
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Kious*, Lewis, Penesis, Roth, Kim Young*;
ITD/BLG Exec. Dir. Roger Fahnestock; ARPA Prgm. Mgr. Suzanne Fahnestock;
Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Jodie Wollnik; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press
and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Vern Tepe announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
He asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Molina attending
remotely. There were no objections.
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4. Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Mavis Bates
5. Public Comment
None.
6. ARPA Report
A. ARPA Report
The monthly reports are on file. No additional report was made.
7. New Business
A. Approving Second Amendment to Agreement Between County of Kane and The
Family Recovery Centers, PLL
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-093 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates nay · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent · Vern Tepe yea
26-097 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Jarett Sanchez yea · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent · Vern Tepe yea
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Kane County Finance Committee to review procurement cards and detention agreements
The Finance and Budget Committee will review monthly reports from the Treasurer, Auditor, and Finance Director. The body is considering multiple resolutions regarding procurement card limits for various county departments and intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Christian County for Juvenile Detention Services
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County for Juvenile Detention Services
- Ordinance amending County Code Section 2-212 regarding purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Resolution to authorize receipt of AOIC Modernization Funding Allocation
- Resolution to authorize acceptance of the DCEO Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant
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✓ Decided: Committee approved $14.63 M in January 2026 claims payments
The Finance and Budget Committee moved forward a resolution authorizing $14,630,432.75 in January 2026 claims paid. It also approved a personal expense voucher of $196.91 and several resolutions setting procurement card limits for various county departments. Additional items approved included the annual review of procurement card issuance and an amendment to County Code Section 2‑212 for emergency purchases.
- Approved $14,630,432.75 in January 2026 claims paid (roll call vote)
- Approved Personal Expense Voucher of $196.91 (roll call vote)
- Approved annual review of number of procurement cards issued (roll call vote)
- Approved procurement card limits for Human Resources Management (roll call vote)
- Approved procurement card limits for Kane County Emergency Communications (roll call vote)
- Approved procurement card limits for Office of Emergency Management with limits raised to $29,999 purchase and $45,000 credit (unanimous roll call vote)
- Approved amendment to County Code Section 2‑212 to allow emergency purchases between $10,000 and $30,000 without bid (discussion ongoing)
- Approved resolution to place real‑estate tax bill printing contract on Executive Committee agenda (requested by Treasurer)
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719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Agenda
LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, February 25, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Insure a balanced budget and adequate cash flow for County operations
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 28, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Approving January 2026 Claims Paid
C. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards
Issued to the Auditor’s Office and Each of Their Transaction Limits
D. Resolution: Approving Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the Finance
Department and Each of Their Transaction Limits
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Human
Resources Management and Each of Their Transaction Limits
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B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County
Emergency Communications (KaneComm) and Each of Their Transaction
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, February 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Arroyo*, Bates, Gripe, Kious, Linder, Molina*, K.
Young; Treasurer Lauzen; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson*; Dev. Dir.
VanKerkhoff & staff Toth; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir.
Fahnestock* & staff Lasky*, Peters; SAO staff Frank, Hunt*; OEM Dir. Buziecki; KCHD
Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Lenert announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Surges
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
Lenert introduced Ted Penesis as a new Finance Committee member.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 28, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez
5. Public Comment
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🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-183 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-201 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-136 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-110 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-149 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-184 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-111 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-187 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-182 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-160 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-112 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-113 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-199 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-186 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-188 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-114 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-246 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-152 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-158 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-248 — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Feb 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM
KC Labor Management Committee
KC Labor Management Committee to discuss collective bargaining agreements
The Kane County Labor Management Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss collective bargaining agreements for Building Management. The session includes a public comment period and an executive session.
- Approval of January 20, 2026 minutes
- Executive session on Collective Bargaining Agreements: Building Management
- Public comment period
- Meeting at Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
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✓ Decided: Committee approved discussion of Building Management collective bargaining agreements
The Labor Management Committee approved the January 20, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent. It entered executive session to discuss the Building Management Department's collective bargaining agreements, a motion approved unanimously by roll call vote. The committee then returned to open session and adjourned, each action approved by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved January 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved entry into executive session to discuss Building Management collective bargaining agreements (unanimous roll call vote)
- Approved return to open session (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved adjournment (unanimous voice vote)
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PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
County Boardroom12:00 PMWednesday, February 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: January 20, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Collective Bargaining Agreements: Building Management
7. Open Session
8. Adjournment
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PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
12:00 PM County BoardroomWednesday, February 25, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Pierog called today's meeting to order at 12:02 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Anita Lewis
REMOTE Board Member Myrna Molina
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Roth, K. Young*; ITD/BLG. Exec. Dir.
Fahnestock and staff Harris; Laner Muchin Partner Kuczwara; ASA Troost; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Molina attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval Minutes: January 20, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Executive Session
The Labor Management Committee entered into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to
discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreements for the Building Management
Department on a motion made by Kious, seconded by Lewis. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Anita Lewis
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Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Chris Kious yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea
Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
CASA Kane County Update to Committee of the Whole
The Kane County Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on CASA Kane County, followed by procedural items including approval of prior minutes and public comment. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled on this agenda.
- Presentation on CASA Kane County update by board chair, KCHD executive director, and CASA executive director
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. CASA Kane County Update (J. Chakires, CASA Board Chair, M. Isaacson,
KCHD Executive Director, and J. Di Ciaula, CASA Executive Director)
8. Executive Session (if needed)
9. Adjournment
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Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
Committee to consider grant consulting contract and archery permit fees
The Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee will meet to approve a contract for professional grant consulting services, revise the employee handbook, and approve changes to archery permit fees and general use ordinance fines.
- Resolution authorizing a professional grant consulting services contract with The Ferguson Group, LLC
- Resolution approving revisions to the Employee Handbook 2026
- Resolution approving Archery Permit Fees at the Mill Creek Archery Range
- Ordinance approving amendments to the General Use Ordinance Chapters 6 - Enforcement / Section 3 - Fines and Penalties
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President Bill Lenert, Chair Rick Williams,
Vice-Chair Jon Gripe, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby,
Bill Roth
3rd Floor Board Room2:00 PMTuesday, February 24, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from October 28, 2025 & January 20, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
TMP-26-134 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Grant Consulting Services
Contract with The Ferguson Group, LLC
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-266 Resolution Approving Revisions to the Employee Handbook 2026
TMP-26-114 Resolution Approving Archery Permit Fees at the Mill Creek
Archery Range
TMP-26-113 Ordinance Approving Amendments to the General Use Ordinance
Chapters 6 - Enforcement / Section 3 - Fines and Penalties
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in person at the Forest
Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva,
Illinois and via zoom
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Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meeting.
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Fri Feb 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Committee to consider resolutions on carryout bags and food waste
The KC Energy and Environmental Committee will discuss 2026 goals for energy efficiency and recycling, hear an overview of residential energy audits, and consider two resolutions supporting Illinois bills to reduce non-reusable carryout bags and improve wasted food management.
- 2026 Committee Goals: pursue energy efficiency funding, improve recycling in county buildings, community outreach on CAIP, notify board of trends
- Resolution supporting HB5112 to reduce use of non-reusable carryout bags
- Resolution supporting SB2852 to improve management of wasted food
- Overview of Residential Energy Audits
- 2026 Kane County Green Guide and Composting/Food Waste Reduction Grant update
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✓ Decided: Committee moved HB5112 carryout bag reduction resolution to Legislative Committee
The Energy and Environmental Committee approved the minutes from the January 16 meeting by unanimous consent. It approved amendments to move the HB5112 resolution supporting a reduction in non‑reusable carryout bags and the SB2852 resolution improving waste‑food management to the Special Legislative Committee, each by unanimous roll‑call vote. The committee also approved reports placed on file and adjourned the meeting by voice vote.
- Approved January 16 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved HB5112 resolution forward to Special Legislative Committee (unanimous roll‑call)
- Moved SB2852 resolution forward to Special Legislative Committee (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMFriday, February 20, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
• Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
• Ensure all County-owned facilities have a commercial recycling container and that
janitorial staff use those containers to consolidate generated recyclables.
• Implement an educational campaign across all departments by distributing yes /no
recycling posters, short videos on common recyclables encountered in the workplace, and
training on how to reduce contamination.
Community outreach to educate about the CAIP
• Identify and attend five public events.
• Create at least ten social media videos disseminating events, funding opportunities,
and other educational content.
• Identify and promote solar success stories in Kane County.
Notify the Kane County Board of any relevant or emerging trends
• Bring in four new guest speakers.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2026
5. Pu
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomFriday, February 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Bates called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Ted Penesis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member David Young
ABSENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Gripe*, Juby*, Iqbal*, Molina*, K. Young; Environ. &
Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; Recycling Coordinator Ryan; KDSWCD Admin. Gerdts;
Sustainability Mgr. Hinshaw and staff Powel; PIO Mann; ASA Frank, Spec. ASA
Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Bates announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Young attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
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Committee Member, David Young, explained the substantial damages caused by first
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5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver yea · Deborah Allan yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · David Young nay · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
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Fri Feb 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
KC Jobs Committee sets 2026 economic development goals
The Kane County Jobs Committee will review its 2026 goals, including revising the County Code definition of the committee and implementing strategies from the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The agenda includes updates on African American business spotlights and economic development initiatives.
- Review 2026 Committee Goals
- Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
- Kane County African American Business Spotlight
- Kane County Economic Development Initiatives Staff Updates
- Approval of January 16, 2026 Minutes
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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes, reports, and adjourned the meeting
The KC Jobs Committee approved the January 16 minutes by unanimous consent, approved the reports placed on file by unanimous consent, and adjourned the meeting by voice vote. Remote attendance for Board Member Young was accepted with no objections.
- Approved January 16 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
- Remote attendance for Board Member Young accepted (no objections)
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMFriday, February 20, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Goals from the July Jobs Committee meeting
• Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Regional Partnerships - Continue to work with the Greater Chicagoland Economic
Partnership and other regional partners on economic development activities
• Local Economic Development Programs - Continue to meet the objectives of the active
ARPA Programs and Grant Programs while actively seeking new opportunities to enhance
current programming
- Support for Jobs Committee focusing on the Six Priorities
- Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Kane County
- Implement approved ARPA projects
oKane County Economic Development Organization - Launch
oFabulous Fox! Water Trail - Launch sites and marketing
oFarmer Grants – staff managed grants to local food farmers
oTourism – with CVB’s
oManufacturing – with IMEC
- Support the Kane County Economic Development Organization
- Support County’s role in the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership
- Continue to strengthened partnerships with economic development efforts by the
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D . Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomFriday, February 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice Chairman, Deborah Allan, called today's meeting to order at 11:04 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Ted Penesis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member David Young
ABSENT Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby*, Molina*; Dev. Planner Toth; Workforce Dev. Dir.
Schauer; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public .
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice Chairman, Deborah Allan, announced the remote attendance requests for today's
meeting. She asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Young
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
5. Public Comment
None.
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A. Kane County African American Business Spotlight
Due to the absence of the guest speaker for today's presentation, Dev. Planner,
Chris Toth, asked that the presentation be pre
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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Committee to vote on contracts for food and agriculture consulting
The Agriculture Committee will consider three resolutions authorizing contracts for technical services and consulting for food and agriculture projects. The committee will also hear updates from partner organizations and a presentation on agriculture as an economic driver. A call for public comment and approval of previous minutes are on the agenda.
- Resolution to approve qualified vendors for technical services for food and agriculture projects
- Resolution to authorize a contract with Ellen Kamps for food and agriculture consulting
- Resolution to authorize a contract with New Venture Advisors for food and agriculture consulting
- Presentation on agriculture as a driver for economic development by Ellen Kamps
- Updates from Kane County Farm Bureau, Northern Illinois Food Bank, and Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District
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✓ Decided: Committee approved Jan. 22 minutes by unanimous consent
The Kane County Agriculture Committee approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting by unanimous consent. It also approved the reports placed on file, again by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote. No motions were taken on the new business items.
- Approved Jan. 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMThursday, February 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural her
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomThursday, February 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Juby, called today's meeting to order at 10:31 a.m.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Lewis, Molina*, K. Young; KCFB Mgr. Collins;
KDSWCD Admin. Gerdts; Northern Illinois Food Bank Public Policy & Benefits Sr. Mgr.
Desio; Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff and staff Tansley, Toth, Castro; Exec. Planner and
Farmland Protection Mgr. Hill; Sustainable Ag. Consultant Ellen Kamps; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public including former Board Member, Mike
Kenyon.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 22, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
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5. Public Comment
Spec. ASA, Ken Shepro, stated that on this date in 1776, George Washington wrote to
the President of Congress, John Hancock, complaining about the need for action
against Colonial Governor of Virginia, Lord Du
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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
Committee will vote on releasing closed session minutes
The Kane County Public Service Committee will review monthly reports from Finance, the Recorder, the Treasurer/Collector, the Supervisor of Assessments, the Regional Office of Education, the Veteran's Assistance Commission, and the County Clerk. It will consider a resolution acknowledging the annual review of procurement cards issued to the Kane County Clerk’s Office and their transaction limits. The committee will vote on releasing the closed‑session minutes. Routine items include public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 and January 22, 2026
- Resolution acknowledging annual review of procurement cards and transaction limits for the Kane County Clerk’s Office
- Vote on release of closed session minutes
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✓ Decided: Public Service Committee approves prior minutes and forwards procurement card review
The committee unanimously approved the November 2025 and January 2026 meeting minutes. It voted to move the annual review of procurement cards to the Finance and Budget Committee. A resolution supporting the SAVE America Act was added to next month’s agenda, and the release of closed‑session minutes was approved.
- Approved Nov 20 2025 & Jan 22 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved annual procurement‑card review to KC Finance and Budget Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Approved inclusion of SAVE America Act resolution on next month’s agenda (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved release of closed‑session minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved return to open session (voice vote)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)
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SANCHEZ, Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, February 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025 & January 22, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
10. Regional Office of Education
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
12. County Clerk
A. Monthly Report
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B. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards
Issued to the Kane County Clerk’s Office and Each of Their Transaction Limits
13. Other Business
14. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
15. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
16. Reports Placed On File
17. Adjournment
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SANCHEZ, Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomThursday, February 19, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Jarett Sanchez, called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member David Young
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby, Molina*, Penesis*, K. Young; Treasurer Lauzen;
SOA Armstrong; ROE Supt. Jonak and staff Algrim; VAC Supt. Zimmerman; Co. Clk.
Dir. of Tax Extensions/Vital Records Emerson, Co. Clk. Office Dir. of Elections Raymon
Esquivel; ASA Ford, Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Kash; and members of the press and
public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025 & January 22, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michelle Gumz
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
The monthly report is on file. No additional report was made.
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
The monthly report is on file. No additional repo
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jarett Sanchez yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Anita Lewis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jarett Sanchez yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Anita Lewis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-138 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jarett Sanchez yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Anita Lewis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
County Board Room
Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Health Committee to decide on medical director, staff reclass, and card limits
The Kane County Public Health Committee will consider and vote on several resolutions, including a professional services agreement with a medical director for the health department, reclassification of a Housing Manager position to Assistant Director of Planning and Information Management, and authorizing procurement card limits for both Animal Control and the Health Department. The committee will also receive monthly reports on finance and animal control, and may hold an executive session to discuss release of closed session minutes. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing professional services agreement with Medical Director for Kane County Health Department
- Resolution authorizing reclassification of Housing Manager to Assistant Director of Planning and Information Management
- Resolution authorizing number of procurement cards and transaction limits for Animal Control
- Resolution authorizing number of procurement cards and transaction limits for Kane County Health Department
- Monthly finance and animal control reports
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✓ Decided: Closed session minutes released after unanimous roll‑call vote
The committee approved the release of the closed‑session minutes after a motion was made by Alex Arroyo and seconded by David Young. The motion carried unanimously by roll‑call vote. Several procurement‑card authorizations and a professional‑services agreement were also moved forward by roll‑call votes. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved release of closed session minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Authorized number of procurement cards for Animal Control (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized number of procurement cards for Health Department (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized professional services agreement with Medical Director (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Authorized reclassification of Housing Manager to Assistant Director (moved forward by roll‑call vote)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Approved minutes from Jan 21 2026 meeting (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, February 18, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 21, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
8. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Animal
Control and each of their Transaction Limits
7. Executive Director
A. KC Health Department Updates - Michael Isaacson (Executive Director) (Not
Attached)
B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County
Health Department and each of their Transaction Limits
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Medical
Director for Kane County Health Department
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, February 18, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice Chairman, Jarett Sanchez, called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Kious*, Linder*, Molina*, Kim Young; KCAC
Admin. Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson and staff Alleman, Barrett, Onwuta;
ASA Ford; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice Chairman, Sanchez, announced the remote attendance requests for today's
meeting. He asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Strathmann
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 21, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ted Penesis
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5. Public Comment
Kane County resident, David Young, explained the substantial damages caused by first
amendment retaliation. He stated that in the U.S. Constituti
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-158 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-248 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-117 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-118 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Cherryl Strathmann yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
Committee to consider building fee changes and solar zoning petition
The County Development Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a zoning petition from USS Rhea Solar LLC (Petition #4677), a resolution to accept a DCEO Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant, and an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Kane County Code to modify building-related fees. The meeting also includes review of monthly financial reports and committee goals for 2026.
- Zoning Petition #4677 from USS Rhea Solar LLC
- Resolution authorizing acceptance of the DCEO Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant
- Resolution acknowledging annual review of procurement cards for Development & Community Services
- Ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV Fees)
- Resolution acknowledging annual review of procurement cards for Environmental and Water Resources
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✓ Decided: Committee moves $100K tourism grant and solar permit to next authority
The Development Committee approved the minutes from Jan. 20, 2026 by unanimous consent. It voted to forward USS Rhea Solar’s special‑use permit petition (4677) to the County Board. It also moved a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $100,000 DCEO Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant to the Finance and Budget Committee. Additional roll‑call votes approved routine acknowledgments of procurement‑card reviews.
- Approved Jan. 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved USS Rhea Solar petition #4677 to County Board (roll‑call vote)
- Moved $100K DCEO Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant acceptance to Finance & Budget Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved acknowledgment of procurement‑card limits for Development & Community Services to Finance & Budget Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved acknowledgment of procurement‑card limits for Environmental & Water Resources to Finance & Budget Committee (roll‑call vote)
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder & ex-officios Tepe (Transportation Chair), Lenert
(Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMTuesday, February 17, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve
over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the
2040 land Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that
benefit the public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low-
to moderate-income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 20, 2026
5. Public Comment
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(Transportation Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomTuesday, February 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Linder
Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Kious, Molina, K. Young; Dev. Dir.
VanKerkhoff & staff Zine, Toth; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; ASAs Coyle,
O'Brien; KDOT Asst. Dir. Nika; KC Historian Shepro; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock &
staff Peters; and members of the press and public including USS Rhea Solar, LLC
Representatives Ryan Magnoni and Elijah Mitchell.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 20, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
5. Public Comment
Kane County resident, Steve Leffler, spoke on solar fees. In regards to Ordinance
TMP-26-244: Amending Chapter 6 of
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-156 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal nay · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Committee to vote on land use assumptions for impact fees and multiple construction contracts
The Kane County Transportation Committee will consider adopting land use assumptions that affect impact fees, approve several contracts for road construction and resurfacing, and authorize purchases of vehicles and equipment. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for intergovernmental agreements, property acquisitions, and routine reports on maintenance, planning, and traffic operations.
- Resolution adopting Land Use Assumptions Associated with the Imposition of Impact Fees
- Resolution approving the purchase of one 2026 Ford F-250 Truck Cab and Body (Unit 47)
- Resolution approving a contract for construction with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the 2026 Kirk Road PCC Repair Project
- Resolution approving a contract for construction with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2026 Dundee Township Resurfacing Project
- Resolution approving acquisition of real property for the Randall Road at Hopps Road Intersection Improvement and Grade Separation Project
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✓ Decided: County approved $4 million Illinois Route 47 planning study
The Transportation Committee moved forward an intergovernmental agreement to use a $4 million state grant for the Illinois Route 47 Planning and Environmental Linkages study. It also approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F‑250 truck for $70,405 and a 2027 tandem‑axle dump trailer for $58,227.34. Additional approvals included a $15,000 deposit for three 2027 truck cabs, renewal of Adopt‑A‑Highway participants, and adoption of land‑use assumptions for the impact‑fee program.
- Adopt‑A‑Highway renewals moved forward by voice vote
- Purchase of one 2026 Ford F‑250 truck cab & body for $70,405 moved forward by roll‑call vote
- Purchase of one 2027 tandem‑axle dump trailer for $58,227.34 moved forward by roll‑call vote
- Deposit of $15,000 for three 2027 tandem‑axle truck cabs moved forward by roll‑call vote
- Intergovernmental agreement for Illinois Route 47 PEL study ($4 M grant) moved forward by roll‑call vote
- Adoption of land‑use assumptions for impact‑fee program moved forward by roll‑call vote
- Approval of January 19, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMTuesday, February 17, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 19, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
C. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One (1) 2026 Ford F-250 Truck Cab
and Body for the Kane County Division of Transportation - Unit 47
D. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of One (1) 2027 Tandem Axle Dump
Trailer for the Kane County Division of Transportation
E. Resolution: Approving a Deposit for Three (3) 2027 Tandem Axle Truck Cab &
Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation
8. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
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B. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Illinois
Department of Transportation and the County of Kane for t
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomTuesday, February 17, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
Tepe introduced the new Transportation Committee members, Jennifer Abbatacola
and Kim Young.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Jennifer Abbatacola
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Kimberley Young
Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams
REMOTE Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Linder, Molina*; KDOT Dir. Zakosek &
staff Rickert, Young, Way, Lichtenberger, Coffinbargar, O'Connell, Nika; ITD staff
Peters; KC Historian Shepro; ASA Weldon; Spec. ASA Jaeger; and members of the
press and public including Parametrix representatives Jeff Frantz and Athreya
Sreenivasan, and Metro West Exec. Dir. Lesli Melendy.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 19, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
Kane County resident, Steve Leffler, reminded everyone that there are bicycles on the
road. He stated that his personal goal for
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-176 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-128 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-129 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-121 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-123 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-122 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-120 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-132 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-131 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-133 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-127 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-126 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-124 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-125 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-130 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Vern Tepe yea · Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Bill Roth yea · Kimberley Young yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Fri Feb 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
County Boardroom
Fri Feb 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee to consider juvenile detention agreements with Christian and Jackson counties
The committee will vote on resolutions authorizing procurement card limits and annual reviews for several offices, including KaneComm, emergency management, coroner, judiciary, state's attorney, public defender, court services, and circuit clerk. It will also consider intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services with Christian and Jackson counties, a mutual aid agreement for coroners, and a resolution to receive modernization funding for the judiciary. An ordinance amending the county code on purchases below the simplified acquisition threshold is up for discussion. Old business includes a discussion of 2026 committee goals.
- Resolution authorizing procurement cards for KaneComm and transaction limits
- Resolution authorizing mutual aid agreement with Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association
- Resolution authorizing receipt of AOIC Modernization Funding Allocation for judiciary
- Resolutions authorizing intergovernmental agreements with Christian and Jackson counties for juvenile detention services
- Ordinance amending County Code Section 2-212 on purchases below the simplified acquisition threshold
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✓ Decided: Committee forwarded multiple procurement‑card authorizations to Finance Committee
The Judicial/Public Safety Committee approved the January 15 minutes by unanimous consent. It moved forward authorizations for procurement cards for KaneComm, the Office of Emergency Management, the Coroner’s Office, the Judiciary, and an amendment to County Code Section 2‑212 to the Finance and Budget Committee by roll‑call vote. The committee also discussed a request to raise the 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $2.50. All actions were recorded as motions to refer.
- Approved January 15 minutes by unanimous consent
- Moved forward KaneComm procurement‑card limits to Finance Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward OEM procurement‑card limits to Finance Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward amendment to County Code 2‑212 (emergency purchases) to Finance Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward Coroner’s Office procurement‑card review to Finance Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward Judiciary procurement‑card limits to Finance Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward AOIC modernization funding allocation ($50K) to Finance Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Discussed request to increase 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $2.50
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Agenda
MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMFriday, February 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 15, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County
Emergency Communications (KaneComm) and Each of Their Transaction
Limits
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the Office of
Emergency Management and Each of Their Transaction Limits
C. Ordinance: Amending County Code Section 2-212 Purchases Below the
Simplified Acquisition Threshold
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
11. Coroner (M. Silva)
A. Monthly Report
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B. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards
Issued to Coroner's Office and Each of Their Transaction Limits
C. Resolution: Authorizing the Execution of a Mutual Aid Agreement with the
Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association
12. Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)
A. Resolution: Authorizing the Number of Procu
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomFriday, February 13, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Jon Gripe
ABSENT Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Arroyo, Allan*, Juby*, Kious*, Tarver*, K. Young; Merit
Commissioner Chairman Burgert; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; OEM Dir. Buziecki;
Undersheriff Johnson; Coroner Silva; Deputy Court Admin Mathis; Public Def. Conant;
SAO staff Brady, Hunt*; Court Srvs. Aust; CIC Chief Deputy Clerk Herwick; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Gripe
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 15, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Vern Tepe
5. Public Comment
None.
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-136 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-110 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-149 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-116 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-112 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-160 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-111 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-182 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-184 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-187 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-199 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-201 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee to consider capital projects, IT contracts, and dark fiber license
The Kane County Administration Committee will vote on several resolutions, including updates to capital projects, procurement card limits, contract extensions for elevator maintenance and IT services, and a dark fiber license agreement. They will also discuss committee goals for 2026 and consider a charity event using the Judicial Center parking lot.
- Resolution authorizing updated capital projects from the Capital Fund
- Contract with Walker and Associates for Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet, and support services (RFP# 26-004-Tk)
- Master intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with AT&T for telecommunications services
- Dark fiber license agreement with ISI Communications, Inc.
- Contract extension for Kane County elevator preventive maintenance services (BID# 23-011)
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✓ Decided: Committee approved partnership to develop the NEST family center
The Administration Committee approved the January 14 minutes by unanimous consent. It gave consensus to partner with the Kane County Judiciary and Bar Foundation to move forward with the Neutral Exchange Supervised Time (NEST) family center renovation. The Committee also agreed to pursue a second‑lowest qualified landscaping bidder, with a resolution to be placed on the next Executive Committee agenda. Several authorizations—including procurement card limits, elevator maintenance contract extension, capital project updates, IT procurement cards, and a website accessibility compliance statement—were moved forward by roll‑call vote to the appropriate committees.
- Approved Jan 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved partnership to proceed with the NEST family center project
- Consented to consider second‑lowest qualified landscaping bidder; resolution to go to next Executive Committee meeting
- Authorized continuation of Building Management procurement card limits (no change) – moved to Finance and Budget Committee
- Authorized extension of elevator preventative maintenance contract with Urban Elevator – moved to Executive Committee
- Authorized updated capital projects from the Capital Fund – moved to Executive Committee
- Authorized Information Technologies procurement card limits – moved to Finance and Budget Committee
- Approved County website accessibility compliance statement – moved to Executive Committee
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog
(County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, February 11, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Invest in the county capital assets through the Five-Year Capital Plan using capital and
American Rescue Plan funding to replace major mechanical systems including heating, air
conditioning, fire safety, and water systems identified for replacement by condition
assessments.
• Invest in scheduled lifecycle replacement of county computer systems, network
infrastructure, and telephone systems.
• Upgrade and maintain all county software, applications, and databases to provide
continuity of operations for the county offices and departments and the visiting public.
• Provide a secure computing and online environment for the county offices and
departments and the visiting public.
• Update and maintain the Five-Year Capital Plan, Facilities Condition Assessments,
and Building Utilization Assessments.
• Promote the county ’s ability to license fiber optic network infrastructure assets for the
development of Kane County.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. F
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Meeting Minutes
KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, D. Young, K. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, February 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT: Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex
Arroyo, Sonia Garcia, Michelle Gumz, David Young, Kimberley
Young, Bill Roth and Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Linder, Molina*; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock
& staff Harris, Lasky, Roff, Clark, Smith, Peters, Walker, Tedder; State's Attorney
Mosser* & staff Frank, Ford; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert & staff Way; KC Historian
Shepro; Chief Judge Villa & staff Di Giovanni, O'Brien, Mathis; Dev. Preservation
Planner Thavong; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; Purchasing Dir.
Keovongsak; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michelle Gumz
5. Public Comment
Kane County Board Member and resident, David Young, spoke on First Amendment
retaliation. He stated that the United States Constitution First Amendment provides that
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. He explained that the
phrase "abridging of speech" mea
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-186 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo present · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-188 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-104 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-100 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-098 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-105 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-099 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-102 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-101 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-103 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Committee to review procurement card limits and blood donation policy
The KC Human Services Committee will review monthly financial and training reports. The body is considering resolutions regarding procurement card transaction limits for Human Resource Management and updates to the blood donation policy in the Personnel Policy Handbook.
- Resolution on procurement card issuance and transaction limits for Human Resource Management
- Resolution to replace the Blood Donation Policy in the Personnel Policy Handbook
- Monthly financial reports
- Monthly training reports
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✓ Decided: Committee agreed to shop for new health‑insurance providers to cut costs
The Human Services Committee approved the February 14, 2026 minutes and placed reports on file. Members reached a consensus to begin shopping for alternative health‑insurance providers. The committee moved forward resolutions to authorize procurement cards for HRM and to replace the blood‑donation policy, sending each to the appropriate committee. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 AM.
- Approved February 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Consensus to shop for alternative health‑insurance providers
- Moved forward resolution authorizing HRM procurement cards and limits (roll‑call vote)
- Moved forward resolution to replace blood‑donation policy in Personnel Handbook (roll‑call vote)
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, February 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Reports
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Human
Resources Management and Each of Their Transaction Limits
B. Resolution: Authorizing Replacement of the Blood Donation Policy in the
Personnel Policy Handbook
11. Reports Placed On File
12. Executive Session (if needed)
13. Adjournment
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, February 11, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Juby, Kious*, Molina*, K. Young; HRM Asst. Dir. Davis
& staff Larson; Auditor Wegman; SAO Chief of Civil Frank; KC Historian Shepro; ITD
CIO Lasky* & staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Surges announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Gripe and
Tarver attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
5. Public Comment
KC Historian Shepro presented the semiquincentennial minute. He spoke on George
Washington's birthday. He stated that Washington was born on February 11, 1731, not
on February 22, 1732, as the history books sta
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-183 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-115 — moved forward by roll call vote
8 yea · 1 absent
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM
KC Committee of the Whole
Kane County Committee of the Whole to discuss new state solar legislation
The committee is holding a special meeting to discuss new state legislation regarding solar. The session also includes the approval of minutes from several previous meetings and a vote on the release of closed session minutes.
- Discussion regarding new state solar legislation
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County Board Room11:00 AMTuesday, February 10, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2025, June 24, 2025, September 23, 2025,
December 10, 2025, January 14, 2026 & January 27, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. Discussion Regarding New State Solar Legislation
8. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
9. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
10. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
18 yea · 6 absent · 1 present
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo absent · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
19 yea · 6 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo absent · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert absent · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis absent · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges absent · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog yea
Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
Commission to authorize emergency purchase of irrigation pump equipment at Hughes Creek Golf Course
The Forest Preserve District Commission will consider several resolutions, including an intergovernmental agreement for volunteer site restoration services and a restated organization ordinance. The key item is a resolution to authorize an emergency purchase of irrigation pump station equipment for the Hughes Creek Golf Course. Additional items include easements for culvert improvements on Illinois Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve.
- Resolution FP-R-26-02-3202: Approve intergovernmental agreement with Kane County for volunteer site restoration services
- Resolution FP-O-26-02-0626: Approve the Restated Organization Ordinance
- Resolution FP-R-26-02-3203: Authorize permanent and temporary easements with IDOT for culvert improvements at Illinois Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve
- Resolution FP-R-26-02-3204: Authorize emergency purchase of irrigation pump station equipment at Hughes Creek Golf Course
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Agenda
County Board Room8:30 AMTuesday, February 10, 2026
I. Call to Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
V. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes from January 13, 2026
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from
January 2026
DOC-2026-03 Bills and Commissioners’ Per Diem January 2026
VII. Presentations
VIII. Finance and Administration
FP-R-26-02-3202 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the County of Kane
for Volunteer Site Restoration Services
FP-O-26-02-0626 Approval of the Restated Organization Ordinance
IX. Land Acquisition
FP-R-26-02-3203 Resolution Authorizing Permanent and Temporary Easements
with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Culvert Improvements at Illinois
Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve
X. Planning and Utilization
XI. Executive
XII. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation, and Personnel
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XIII. New or Unfinished Business
FP-R-26-02-3204 Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Purchase of the
Irrigation Pump Station Equipment at Hughes Creek Golf Course
XIV. Communications
XV. President's Comments
XVI. Department Reports
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-R-26-02-3202 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-02-3203 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
DOC-2026-03 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
FP-R-26-02-3204 — adopted by roll call vote
21 yea
Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Jon Gripe yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Ted Penesis yea
Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
Easements with IDOT for culvert repairs at IL 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve
The Forest Preserve District Executive Committee will consider resolutions to grant permanent and temporary easements to IDOT for culvert improvements at Illinois Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve, and to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Kane County for volunteer site restoration services. The committee also will vote on a restated organization ordinance, release closed session minutes, and approve January 2026 bills and commissioner per diem. Financial reports through December 2025 and a closed session on land acquisition, licenses, litigation, and personnel are on the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing permanent and temporary easements with IDOT for culvert improvements at Illinois Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve
- Intergovernmental agreement with Kane County for volunteer site restoration services
- Approval of restated organization ordinance
- Release of closed session minutes
- Approval of bills and commissioners' per diem for January 2026
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Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Michelle Gumz, Jon Gripe, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby, Anita Lewis, Bill Roth,
Cherryl Strathmann, Rick Williams
3rd Floor Board Room8:30 AMThursday, February 5, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from
January 2026
TMP-26-154 Bills and Commissioners’ Per Diem January 2026
V. Finance and Administration
TMP-26-099 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the County of Kane for
Volunteer Site Restoration Services
TMP-25-1437 Approval of the Restated Organization Ordinance
TMP-26-093 Release of Closed Session Minutes
VI. Land Acquisition
TMP-26-079 Resolution Authorizing Permanent and Temporary Easements with
the Illinois Department of Transportation for Culvert Improvements at Illinois
Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve
VII. Executive
TMP-25-1545 Presentation and Approval of the Closed Session Minutes
VIII. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
IX. Communications
X. President's Comments
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XI. Financial Reports
TMP-26-153 Finance Reports
A. Bond Investme
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Wed Feb 4, 2026 · 11:00 AM
County Board
Board will appoint members to fill two vacant district seats
The Kane County Board will consider two resolutions to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on the Board. One resolution addresses the vacancy in District 2 and the other addresses the vacancy in District 9. These appointments are the only substantive items on the special meeting agenda.
- Resolution: Appointment to fill vacancy on Kane County Board (District 2)
- Resolution: Appointment to fill vacancy on Kane County Board (District 9)
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✓ Decided: Board appointed members to fill District 2 and 9 vacancies
The board approved the appointment to fill the District 2 vacancy (Resolution 26‑046). The board also approved, after a unanimous 20‑0 amendment, the appointment to fill the District 9 vacancy (Resolution 26‑047). The board entered a closed executive session to discuss the appointments and later returned to open session. The meeting was adjourned until February 10, 2026.
- Approved appointment to fill District 2 vacancy (Resolution 26‑046) – roll call vote
- Approved amendment and appointment to fill District 9 vacancy (Resolution 26‑047) – 20‑0 roll call vote
- Entered executive (closed) session to discuss appointments – approved by roll call vote
- Returned to open session – approved by voice vote
- Adjourned meeting to Feb 10, 2026 – approved by voice vote
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County Board Room11:00 AMWednesday, February 4, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
8. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, AND OTHER SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Resolution: Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Kane County Board (District 2)
B. Resolution: Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Kane County Board (District 9)
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed)
10. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. COMMITTEE UPDATES
12. ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
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Meeting Minutes
11:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, February 4, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Adjourned Meeting of the Special Kane County Board Meeting was held at the
Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 on
February 4, 2026.
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 11:23 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member David Young
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE: Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Bill Tarver
ABSENT: Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
AWAY: Board Member Ted Penesis
Present: Dpty. Clk. Mazzei; Auditor Wegman; Chf. of Civil Frank and ASA Ford; Animal
Control Admin. Youngsteadt*; ITD staff Lasky* and Peters; members of the press &
public.
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3. REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
Members Garcia, Gripe and Tarver requested to attend this meeting remotely. There
were no objections.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Member Young led the ass
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) — approved by roll call vote
20 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis present · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-046 — approved by roll call vote
19 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Deborah Allan present · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis present · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-047 — approved by roll call vote
19 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Deborah Allan present · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis present · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Wed Feb 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Executive Committee to vote on consent agenda including nine sheriff's vehicles
The Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda with resolutions for vehicle purchases, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements. Items include approving nine replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, a collective bargaining agreement for the Health Department, and amendments to county codes. The regular agenda also includes expense reimbursements and a proclamation for Black History Month.
- Resolution to purchase nine replacement vehicles for Kane County Sheriff’s Office
- Resolution authorizing collective bargaining agreement for Kane County Health Department
- Ordinance repealing foster care support rate and modifying youth home boarding rate
- Resolution for Kirk Road at Division Street access agreement with City of Geneva
- Resolution for Elgin Satellite Health Department office renovation design with Wight and Company
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PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, February 4, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: January 7, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
A. ARPA Update (S. Fahnestock)
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
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Administration
A. Resolution: Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase Two 2026
Ford F-250s for the Building Management Department from Tera Automotive
Ford
B. Resolution: Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase
Restoration Services for the Building Management Department from Belfor
Property Restoration
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping
Services with Ratliff Landscaping, Inc. for Kane County Facilities (RFP#
25-042-DH)
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D. Resolution: Authorizing Additional Funds for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing for
Microsoft Applications and Operating System Software
E. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of Nine R
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-081 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-082 — moved forward by roll call vote
12 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams present · Bill Roth yea
26-056 — moved forward by roll call vote
11 yea · 3 nay · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez nay · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams nay · Bill Roth yea
The other 38 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Kane County District 9 Search AD HOC Committee
Committee to recommend candidate for District 9 vacancy
The Kane County District 9 Search Ad Hoc Committee will interview candidates in executive session, then hold an open session for a consensus vote to recommend one applicant to fill the District 9 seat. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Executive session for candidate interviews
- Open session: consensus vote to recommend applicant for District 9
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Agenda
PIEROG, Roth, Surges, Tarver
County Board Room1:00 PMMonday, February 2, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: January 22, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Candidate Interviews
7. Open Session
A. Consensus Vote to Recommend Applicant for District 9
8. Adjournment
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Bill Roth yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea
Wed Jan 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Committee will vote on emergency funding for Elgin health office renovation
The Kane County Finance and Budget Committee will consider a series of resolutions, including personal expense reimbursements and the creation of new workforce development positions funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It will also address budget adjustments, intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services, procurement card authorizations, and grant receipts. Two resolutions focus on funding and design services for the Elgin Satellite Health Department Office renovation. Additional items include storm sewer project funding for the Village of Big Rock and execution of a collective bargaining agreement for the health department.
- Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation and budget adjustment for the Elgin Satellite Health Department Office Renovation
- Resolution authorizing a professional services proposal with Wight and Company for the Elgin Satellite Health Department Office Renovation design
- Resolution authorizing the creation of a Program Training Specialist position in the Workforce Development Department funded through WIOA
- Resolution authorizing receipt of the Court Improvement Program Grant
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreements with Douglas County and De Witt County for juvenile detention services
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✓ Decided: Committee approved $29,557,228.59 in December 2025 claims payments
The Finance and Budget Committee approved the December 2025 claims paid in the amount of $29,557,228.59 and authorized $357.17 in personal expense voucher reimbursements. It also approved the creation of a Program Training Specialist and a Senior Staff Accountant in the Workforce Development Department, both funded through the WIOA grant, and approved two budget adjustments involving grant funds. A resolution to revise the travel policy was tabled after it failed to receive a second.
- Approved December 2025 claims paid ($29,557,228.59)
- Approved $357.17 personal expense voucher reimbursements
- Approved creation of Program Training Specialist position (WIOA funded)
- Approved creation of Senior Staff Accountant position (WIOA funded)
- Approved budget adjustment to appropriate remaining Coroner’s Office FY25 grant funds to FY26
- Approved budget adjustment to reclassify FY26 grant funds
- Tabled travel policy revision resolution (failed due to lack of second)
- Approved remote voting for Board Member Anita Lewis; denied voting for Ted Penesis
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, January 28, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Insure a balanced budget and adequate cash flow for County operations
_______________________________________________________________________
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 23, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Approving December 2025 Claims Paid
C. Resolution: Approving Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Resolution: Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Financial Policies (Travel
Policy)
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher
Reimbursement Request
B. Resolution: Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher
Reimbursement Request
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C. Resolution: Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher
Reimbursement Request
D. Resolution: Authorizing the Creation of a Program Training Specialist Position
in the Workforce Development Department Funded Through the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
E. Resolu
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LENERT, Sanchez, Juby, Lewis, Penesis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, January 28, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Anita Lewis
REM NO VOTE Board Member Ted Penesis
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Bates, Garcia*, Gripe, Kious*, Linder, Molina*;
Treasurer Lauzen; Auditor Wegman; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; SAO Chief of Civil
Frank & staff Ford; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock* & staff Lasky*, Peters; KCAC
Admin. Youngsteadt*; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik;
and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Lenert announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Lewis and
Penesis attending today's meeting remotely. He stated that Lewis had a valid reason to
attend and vote during today's meeting. However, Penesis did not have a valid reason,
therefore, he will attend the meeting, but not be allowed to vote. There were no
ob
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-082 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 2 present · 1 nay · 1 absent
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby nay · Anita Lewis absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 28, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
County Board Room
Wed Jan 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Kane County District 9 Search AD HOC Committee
County Board Room
Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Committee to discuss digital ADA compliance update
The Kane County Committee of the Whole will receive an update on digital ADA compliance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a vote on releasing closed session minutes.
- Update on Digital ADA Compliance
- Approval of minutes from April 22, June 24, September 23, December 10, 2025, and January 14, 2026
- Vote on release of closed session minutes
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County Board Room4:00 PMTuesday, January 27, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2025, June 24, 2025, September 23, 2025,
December 10, 2025 & January 14, 2026
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. Update on Digital ADA Compliance
8. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
9. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
10. Adjournment
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM
KC AD HOC Committee District 2 Search
Committee to vote on District 2 candidate recommendation
The KC AD HOC Committee District 2 Search is meeting to discuss and vote on a candidate for District 2. The meeting includes an executive session for candidate discussion followed by a vote in open session.
- Vote to recommend applicant for District 2
- Executive session to discuss District 2 candidate appointment
- Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes
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PIEROG (Chair), Allan, Iqbal, Molina
County Board Room1:00 PMMonday, January 26, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. New and Unfinished Business
7. Executive Session
A. Discuss Appointment of District 2 Candidate
8. Open Session
A. Vote to Recommend Applicant for District 2
9. Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Myrna Molina yea
Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
Committee to authorize easements for road improvements
The Land Acquisition Committee will meet to approve minutes and authorize permanent and temporary easements for Illinois Department of Transportation culvert improvements at Fabyan Forest Preserve. The meeting includes a closed session and public comment.
- Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
- Authorization of easements for Illinois Route 31 culvert improvements
- Closed session for land acquisition and potential litigation
- Adjournment to February 26, 2026
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Acquisition Committee
Agenda
President Bill Lenert, Chair Anita Lewis, Vice-Chair Mike Linder, Sonia Garcia,
Michelle Gumz, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez
3rd Floor Board Room1:00 PMThursday, January 22, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes of November 20, 2025
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-079 Resolution Authorizing Permanent and Temporary Easements with
the Illinois Department of Transportation for Culvert Improvements at Illinois
Route 31 and Fabyan Forest Preserve
TMP-26-100 Release of Closed Session Minutes
VI. Communications
VII. Chairman's Comments
VIII. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in person at the
Forest Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320
Geneva, Illinois and via zoom
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Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meeting.
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Kane County District 9 Search AD HOC Committee
Committee to vote on candidates to interview for District 9 vacancy
The Kane County District 9 Search Ad Hoc Committee will meet to establish its charges and goals, then enter executive session to discuss applications for the District 9 County Board vacancy. Following the executive session, the committee will vote on which candidates to interview. The meeting adjourns to January 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
- Establish the charges and goals of the committee
- Executive session to discuss and review applications for District 9 County Board vacancy
- Vote to approve candidates to be interviewed for the vacancy
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✓ Decided: Committee approved five candidates for District 9 interview and set next meeting
The Kane County District 9 Search Ad Hoc Committee entered executive session to review applications and then returned to open session. It unanimously approved five candidates—Jennifer Swanson Abbatacola, Kristi DeMito, Michael Hudec, Jeff Magnussen, and Dennis O'Leary—to be interviewed. The committee also set the next meeting for January 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
- Approved executive session to discuss applications (unanimous roll call)
- Approved return to open session (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved candidates Jennifer Swanson Abbatacola, Kristi DeMito, Michael Hudec, Jeff Magnussen, Dennis O'Leary for interview (unanimous roll call)
- Adjourned to Jan 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
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PIEROG, Roth, Surges, Tarver
County Board Room3:30 PMThursday, January 22, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: None
5. Public Comment
6. New and Unfinished Business
A. Establish the Charges and Goals of the Committee
7. Executive Session
A. Discuss and Review Applications for District 9 County Board Vacancy
8. Open Session
A. Vote to Approve Candidates to be Interviewed
9. Adjournment to January 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
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PIEROG, Roth, Surges, Tarver
3:30 PM County Board RoomThursday, January 22, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Corinne Pierog, called today's meeting to order at 3:40 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Corinne M. Pierog
Bill Roth
Clifford Surges
Bill Tarver
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby*, Penesis*; ASA Frank, Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD
staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval Minutes: None
5. Public Comment
None.
6. New and Unfinished Business
A. Establish the Charges and Goals of the Committee
Chairman, Corinne Pierog, stated that copies of resumes and voting records for all
candidates were provided to the Committee Members. She added that a draft of the
District 9 Search Committee interview questions were also provided for their review.
She noted that these questions were created specifically for full transparency of all
matters related to the District 9 Search Committee. There are eight questions along
with a Kane County Board Appointment Interview scoring sheet, which is directly
correlated to the eight interview questions. Pierog asked the Committee Members to
review the questions to prepare for interviewing the candidates.
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Bill Roth yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea
Vote to Approve Candidates to be Interviewed — approved by roll call vote
4 yea
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Bill Roth yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea
Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
Public Service Committee hears monthly department reports
The KC Public Service Committee is meeting to receive routine monthly reports from the Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Veteran's Assistance Commission, and County Clerk. The agenda also includes a vote on releasing closed session minutes. No major decisions or new business items are listed.
- Monthly report from the Recorder
- Monthly report from the Treasurer/Collector
- Monthly report from the Supervisor of Assessments
- Monthly report from the Veteran's Assistance Commission
- Vote on release of closed session minutes
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✓ Decided: Meeting adjourned without decisions due to lack of quorum
The Kane County Public Service Committee met on Jan. 22, 2026, but an official quorum was not present. Because no quorum was established, no votes were taken and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The session was conducted for informational purposes only.
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SANCHEZ, Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, January 22, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Continue presenting all Public Service reports from each department
• Continue receiving Committee member’s feedback
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Report
7. Recorder
A. Monthly Report
8. Treasurer / Collector
A. Monthly Report
9. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Monthly Report
10. Regional Office of Education
11. Veteran's Assistance Commission
A. Monthly Report
12. County Clerk
A. Monthly Report
13. Other Business
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14. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
15. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
16. Reports Placed On File
17. Adjournment
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SANCHEZ, Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomThursday, January 22, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice Chairman, Bill Roth, called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
Vice Chairman, Bill Roth, announced that there was not an official quorum for today's
meeting. This meeting was for informational purposes only.
PRESENT Board Member Jon Gripe
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member David Young
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
ABSENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Juby, Linder*, Penesis*, Strathmann*; SOA Armstrong;
ROE Technologies Dir. Morris; Co. Clk. Dir. of Tax Extensions/ Vital Records Emerson,
Co. Clk's Office Dir. of Elections Raymond Esquivel; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice Chairman, Bill Roth, announced the remote attendance requests for today's
meeting. He asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Lewis, Tepe,
and Young attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025
An official quorum was not established for today's meeting. No votes could be taken.
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Committee reviews Farmland Protection Program update and Growing for Kane project
The Kane County Agriculture Committee will receive updates on the Farmland Protection Program and the Growing for Kane project, including a consultant request for the latter. Partners such as the Kane County Farm Bureau, Kane‑DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Northern Illinois Food Bank will provide brief updates. The meeting also includes a discussion of a Chicago Tribune article on livestock methane.
- Farmland Protection Program update presented by Sarahy Castro
- Growing for Kane project summary and consultant request for proposal (RFQ) presented by Matt Tansley
- Updates from Kane County Farm Bureau, Kane‑DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District, and Northern Illinois Food Bank
- Discussion of Chicago Tribune livestock methane article by Adriana Perez
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✓ Decided: Approved Dec 18 2025 minutes and adjourned meeting by voice vote
The Agriculture Committee met without a quorum and proceeded for informational purposes only. The board unanimously approved the December 18 2025 meeting minutes and the reports placed on file. The session was then adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved Dec 18 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Adjourned meeting by voice vote (mover Bill Roth, seconder Bill Lenert)
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMThursday, January 22, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County ’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County ’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural heri
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JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomThursday, January 22, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Juby called today's meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
Chairman Juby announced that there was no quorum in the room for today's meeting.
Until an official quorum is established, the meeting will proceed on to presentations and
reports for informational purposes only.
PRESENT Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Bill Lenert
REMOTE Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Rick Williams
ABSENT Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Bates*, Gripe, Linder*, Molina*; KCFB Mgr. Arnold;
KDSWCD Admin. Gerdts; Sustainability Coordinator Powell; Northern Illinois Food
Bank Mgr. Desio; Dev. Planner Tansley; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and
members of the press and public including Former County Board Member, Mike
Kenyon.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Juby announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Penesis and Williams
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 18, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Bill Roth
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Wed Jan 21, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
County Board Room
Wed Jan 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Health committee to vote on Elgin office renovation design and budget
The Kane County Public Health Committee will consider two resolutions related to the renovation of the Elgin Satellite Health Department Office: authorizing a professional services proposal with Wight and Company for design work and adjusting the budget accordingly. The committee will also receive monthly reports on finance/budget, animal control, and health department updates including a respiratory illness report. Routine items include approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Resolution authorizing a professional services proposal with Wight and Company for Elgin Satellite Health Department Office renovation design
- Resolution authorizing a budget adjustment for Elgin Satellite Health Department Office renovation design
- Monthly report from Animal Control Administrator Brett Youngsteadt
- Respiratory illness report from Assistant Director Apryll Elliott
- 2026 committee goals focusing on health monitoring, protection, law enforcement, and animal control
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✓ Decided: Authorized design services and emergency funding for Elgin Satellite Health Dept office renovation
The committee approved the December 17, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It moved forward a professional services proposal with Wight and Company and an emergency appropriation for the Elgin Satellite Health Department office renovation, each passing by roll‑call vote. Reports were placed on file by unanimous consent and the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved Dec 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Authorized professional services proposal with Wight and Company for Elgin Satellite Health Dept office design (roll‑call vote; aye: David Young; nay: Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez)
- Authorized emergency appropriation and budget adjustment for Elgin Satellite Health Dept office renovation (roll‑call vote; aye: David Young; nay: Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez)
- Approved placement of reports on file (unanimous consent)
- Approved motion to review closed‑session minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Monitor health status and understand health issues facing community
• Protect people from health problems and health hazards
• Enforce public health laws
• Animal control focus on public health, safety, and welfare through enforcing county
ordinances, responding to animal-related emergencies, and promoting responsible pet
ownership
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 17, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Finance/Budget
A. Monthly Report
7. Animal Control
A. Monthly Report: Brett Youngsteadt Animal Control Administrator
8. Executive Director
A. Health Department Updates: Michael Isaacson Executive Director
B. Respiratory Illness Report: Apryll Elliott Assistant Director for Communicable
Disease
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Professional Services Proposal with Wight and
Company for the Elgin Satellite Health Department Office Renovation Design
(not attached)
D. Resolution: Authorizing Budget Adjustment for Elgin Satellite Health
Department Office Renovation Design (not attached)
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STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, January 21, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice Chairman, Bill Roth, called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
Vice Chairman, Bill Roth, announced that there was not an in-person quorum for
today's meeting. No votes could be taken. This meeting will be for information and
discussion only until an official quorum is established.
PRESENT Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Ted Penesis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member David Young
ABSENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Also present: Co. Bd. members Linder; KCAC Admin. Younsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir.
Isaacson and staff Onwuta, Barrett, Alleman; ITD/Bldg. Exec. Dir. Fahnestock; ASA
Ford, ASA Carlin, Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and
public including Wight and Company President, Jason Dwyer.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice Chairman, Bill Roth, announced the remote attendance requests for today's
meeting. She asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Juby, Tarver,
and Young attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: D
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-067 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Cherryl Strathmann absent · Jarett Sanchez absent · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young nay · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog yea
26-082 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Cherryl Strathmann absent · Jarett Sanchez absent · Alex Arroyo yea · Leslie Juby yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Tarver yea · David Young nay · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Committee to consider Kirk Road access agreement, Red Haw Lane parking ban
The KC Transportation Committee will meet on January 20, 2026, to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include intergovernmental agreements for road access projects in Geneva and Montgomery, an ordinance banning parking on Red Haw Lane, and agreements for procurement cards and auto parts supplies. The committee will also review monthly reports on finance, maintenance, and planning.
- Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Geneva for Kirk Road access at Division Street
- Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Montgomery for Orchard Road access from Jericho Road to U.S. Route 30
- Ordinance amending Kane County Code to prohibit parking on Red Haw Lane from Thornwood Drive to Thornapple Road
- Resolution authorizing three procurement cards for the Kane County Division of Transportation
- Resolution approving agreement with Genuine Parts Company (Napa Auto Parts) for non-OEM auto parts and supplies
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✓ Decided: County approved intergovernmental agreement with Geneva for Kirk Road access
The Transportation Committee moved forward two intergovernmental agreements: one with the City of Geneva to provide access to Kirk Road for the Bullock Campus Site, and another with the Village of Montgomery for new accesses along Orchard Road. The committee also approved procurement cards for KDOT, adopted an Adopt‑A‑Highway applicant, and approved a parts supply agreement with Napa Auto Parts.
- Approved IGA with City of Geneva for Kirk Road access (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved IGA with Village of Montgomery for Orchard Road accesses (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Authorized three KDOT procurement cards totaling $15,000 (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved Adopt‑A‑Highway applicant in memory of Matt Nicolosi (moved forward by voice vote)
- Approved agreement with Genuine Parts Co. (Napa Auto Parts) for $60K vehicle parts and $15K equipment parts (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved minutes from December 16, 2025 by unanimous consent
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TEPE, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, ex-officios Williams (County Development Chair) and
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Reasonably progress public safety, existing transportation services and programs,
system maintenance, and capital projects as adopted by the County Board with allocated
human and financial resources.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
B. Resolution: Authorizing Three (3) Procurement Cards Issued to the Kane
County Division of Transportation and the Transaction Limits Thereof
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
C. Resolution: Approving an Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, D/B/A
Napa Auto Parts of Atlanta, Georgia for Non-OEM Auto Parts and Supplies for
the Kane County Division of Transportation
8. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
9. Permitting
A. Permitting Report
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B. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of
Kane and the City of Geneva for Access to Kirk Road at Division Street
C. Resolution: Approving an Intergovern
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TEPE, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, ex-officios Williams (County Development Chair) and Pierog
(County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomTuesday, January 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Bill Roth
Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Garcia, Juby*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*; KDOT
Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert, Young, Way, Files, Hohertz, Coffinbargar, O'Connell,
Lichtenberger, Nika; SAO Chief of Civil Frank & staff Ford, Weldon; ITD staff Peters;
KC Historian Shepro; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Finance
A. Monthly Finance Reports
KDOT CFO Young stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No
additional report was made.
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Transportation and the Transaction Limits Thereof
KDOT CFO Young introduced this
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-075 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-079 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-080 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-078 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-082 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-076 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-077 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth yea · Rick Williams yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM
KC Labor Management Committee
Kane County to vote on Health Department collective bargaining agreement
The KC Labor Management Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a collective bargaining agreement for the Kane County Health Department. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss the agreement before the open session vote.
- Resolution authorizing execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Kane County Health Department
- Vote on release of closed session minutes
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✓ Decided: Released closed session minutes and sent health contract to Finance Committee
The committee approved the November 19, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted unanimously to release the closed‑session minutes. It moved the execution of the Kane County Health Department collective bargaining agreement forward to the Finance and Budget Committee. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Approved release of closed session minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Authorized execution of Health Department collective bargaining agreement, forwarded to Finance and Budget Committee (roll‑call vote)
- Returned to open session (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
County Boardroom12:00 PMTuesday, January 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: November 19, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
B. Collective Bargaining Agreements: Health Department
7. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
B. Resolution: Authorizing Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Kane
County Health Department
8. Adjournment
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PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
12:00 PM County BoardroomTuesday, January 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Pierog called today's meeting to order at 12:17 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Anita Lewis
REMOTE Board Member Myrna Molina
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Arroyo, Linder, Roth; ASA Vargas, ASA Frank,
Spec. ASA Shepro; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson; ITD staff
Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Member Molina attending remotely.
There were no objections.
4. Approval Minutes: November 19, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Executive Session
The Labor Management Committee went into Executive Session at 12:18 p.m. to
discuss the release of closed session minutes and the collective bargaining
agreements for the Health Department on a motion made by Kious, seconded by
Lewis. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Anita Lewis
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Chris Kious yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Chris Kious yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea
26-068 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Chris Kious yea · Anita Lewis yea · Myrna Molina yea
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
Forest Preserve Committee to review campground report and volunteer agreement
The Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss administrative updates and intergovernmental agreements. The body will review a 2025 campground report and a restated organization ordinance.
- TMP-26-076: 2025 Campground Report
- TMP-26-099: Intergovernmental Agreement with County of Kane for Volunteer Site Restoration Services
- TMP-25-1437: Approval of the Restated Organization Ordinance
- TMP-26-093: Release of Closed Session Minutes
- Closed session regarding land acquisition, license agreements, litigation, and personnel
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Vice-Chair Jon Gripe, Mo Iqbal, Leslie Juby,
Bill Roth
3rd Floor Board Room2:00 PMTuesday, January 20, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from October 28, 2025
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-076 2025 Campground Report
TMP-26-099 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the County of Kane for
Volunteer Site Restoration Services
TMP-25-1437 Approval of the Restated Organization Ordinance
TMP-26-093 Release of Closed Session Minutes
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in person at the
Forest Preserve District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320
Geneva, Illinois and via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6302325980? pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dvaVVrUT09
Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meeting.
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
Committee approves funding for Big Rock storm sewer project
The Kane County Development Committee will review financial reports, zoning petitions, and resolutions regarding community development block grants and a water trail marketing contract. The committee will also vote on authorizing funding for the Village of Big Rock Route 30 storm sewer project.
- Zoning Petition #4676 for Tri-County Solar LLC
- Resolution approving a contract extension with GMCI for the Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail
- Resolution authorizing funding for the Village of Big Rock Route 30 Storm Sewer Project
- Resolution approving a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan
- Monthly Finance Reports
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✓ Decided: Committee added a stipulation requiring a written EPA agreement before permits
The Development Committee amended Zoning Petition 4676 to include a condition that no building or construction permits will be issued until a written agreement satisfying EPA and Illinois Environmental Covenant requirements is in place. The amendment motion was carried unanimously by roll‑call vote. The petition was then moved forward to the County Board by roll‑call vote. The minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting were approved by unanimous consent.
- Amended Zoning Petition 4676 to require written agreement before permits (unanimous roll‑call)
- Moved Zoning Petition 4676 forward to County Board (roll‑call vote)
- Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder & ex-officios Tepe (Transportation Chair), Lenert
(Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
• Oversee and support staff implementation of County ordinances related to land use,
permitting, planning and property code enforcement to protect public health and preserve
over $2.68 billion in assessed valuation of unincorporated parcels, and to implement the
2040 land Use Plan for Kane County.
Environmental and Water Resources
• Increase flood resilience by ensuring policies and regulations manage development to
preserve open space, comply with stormwater regulations, and guide infrastructure
improvements. Provide resources to residents to improve inadequate stormwater facilities.
Community Reinvestment
• Provide critical Federal funding for various projects, programs, and services that
benefit the public and improve the quality of life in Kane County (particularly those of low-
to moderate- income) as it relates to affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and
homeless services.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025
5. Public Commen
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WILLIAMS, Iqbal, Arroyo, Garcia, Linder & ex-officios Tepe (Transportation Chair), Lenert
(Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomTuesday, January 20, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:32 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Michael Linder
Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
ABSENT Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe
Also present: Co. Bd. Member Allan*, Juby*, Kious*, Molina*, Penesis*; Dev. Dir.
VanKerkhoff & staff Zine, Mall, Toth, Dall; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik; SAO
Chief of Civil Frank & staff Coyle, Ford, Shepro; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff
Peters; KDOT Chief of Permitting Hohertz; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Michael Linder
5. Public Comment
All public comments were held until the Zoning Petition discussion.
6. Monthly Financials
A. Monthly Finance Reports
Chairman Williams stated the monthly financial reports were on
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 2 absent
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo present · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-088 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-053 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-097 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-066 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 2 absent
Rick Williams yea · Alex Arroyo present · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Fri Jan 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Committee to vote on energy audit contract, discuss solar field and 2026 goals
The committee will consider a resolution authorizing a contract with Sustained Ability Construction for energy audit and rebate services. Members will also hear presentations on the Switch Together and Heat Pump programs, discuss the Fabyan Property Solar Field, and review 2026 SMART goals. Updates from the Soil & Water Conservation District and recycling/solid waste are also on the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing contract with Sustained Ability Construction for Energy Audit and Rebate Program
- Fabyan Property Solar Field discussion
- 2026 Committee Goals: energy efficiency, tree protection ordinance implementation, climate action teams, recycling education
- Presentation on Switch Together and Heat Pump Group Buy Pilot by Citizens Utility Board
- Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District 2026 Update
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✓ Decided: Committee authorizes contract for energy audit program
The committee approved the December 12, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted to place the 2026 SMART goals on next month’s agenda. By roll‑call vote the committee authorized a contract with Sustained Ability Construction for professional services related to the Kane County Energy Audit and Rebate Program. Other items were informational and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved December 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Authorized contract with Sustained Ability Construction for energy audit services (roll‑call vote: 1 aye, 2 nay, 1 absent)
- Consensus to include 2026 SMART goals on next agenda
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Approved remote attendance for Kious, Penesis, Strathmann (no objections)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMFriday, January 16, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned
buildings
• Upon passage of the Tree Protection Ordinance, develop budget and implementation
strategy for the Ordinance and an educational program to promote Tree Protection
• Develop Climate Action Implementation teams and assist teams in prioritizing action
items and development strategies
• Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2025
5. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
6. Environmental (J.Wollnik)
A. Grace Concialdi, Solar Outreach Coordinator from Citizens Utility Board.
Presentation on Kane County’s progress in the Switch Together Program and
Heat Pump Group Buy Pilot Program
B. Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District 2026 Update
C. 2026 Energy and Environmental SMART Goals
D. Fabyan Property Solar Field Discussion
7. Recycling/Solid Waste (C. Ryan)
8. Sustainability (S.Hinshaw)
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Sustained Ability Construction for
Professional Services
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BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomFriday, January 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Mavis Bates, called today's meeting to order 9:00 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
ABSENT Board Member Bill Tarver
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Gripe, Lewis; Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik;
KDSWCD Admin. Gerdts; Recycling Coordinator Ryan; Sustainability Mgr. Hinshaw
and staff Powell; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Kash; and members of the press and
public including Citizen Utility Board (CUB) Solar Outreach Coordinator Grace
Concialdi; IChooser Program Admin. Fred Wu; Midwest Renewable Energy Association
(MREA) Outreach Dir. Yvonne Rychwa.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Bates announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Kious, Penesis, Strathmann
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Deborah Allan
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-054 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver absent · Deborah Allan yea · Chris Kious yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young nay · Bill Roth abstain · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Fri Jan 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
Kane County Jobs Committee sets 2026 economic development goals
The Kane County Jobs Committee will review its 2026 goals, which include revising the County Code definition of the committee and implementing strategies from the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The meeting will also feature updates on workforce initiatives and resolutions to authorize new staff positions funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
- Review 2026 committee goals and priorities
- Update on Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System
- Resolution to authorize a Program Training Specialist position
- Resolution to authorize a Senior Staff Accountant position
- Executive session to release closed session minutes
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✓ Decided: Committee moved to create two WIOA‑funded workforce positions
The Kane County Jobs Committee voted to move forward the creation of a Program Training Specialist and a Senior Staff Accountant in the Workforce Development Department, both to be funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and referred the actions to the Finance and Budget Committee. The committee also approved the release of closed‑session minutes, approved the prior meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting.
- Program Training Specialist position creation moved forward (6 ayes, 1 absent)
- Senior Staff Accountant position creation moved forward (6 ayes, 1 absent)
- January 14, 2025 minutes approved by unanimous consent
- Reports placed on file approved by unanimous consent
- Release of closed‑session minutes approved by unanimous roll call vote (6 ayes, 1 absent)
- Executive session entered by unanimous roll call vote
- Return to open session approved by voice vote
- Meeting adjourned by voice vote
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMFriday, January 16, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Goals from the July Jobs Committee meeting
• Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
• Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Regional Partnerships - Continue to work with the Greater Chicagoland Economic
Partnership and other regional partners on economic development activities
• Local Economic Development Programs - Continue to meet the objectives of the active
ARPA Programs and Grant Programs while actively seeking new opportunities to enhance
current programming
- Support for Jobs Committee focusing on the Six Priorities
- Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Kane County
- Implement approved ARPA projects
oKane County Economic Development Organization - Launch
oFabulous Fox! Water Trail - Launch sites and marketing
oFarmer Grants – staff managed grants to local food farmers
oTourism – with CVB’s
oManufacturing – with IMEC
- Support the Kane County Economic Development Organization
- Support County’s role in the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership
- Continue to strengthened partnerships with economic development efforts by the State
of Illinoi
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomFriday, January 16, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Lewis called today's meeting to order at 10:52 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Also present: Dev. Planner, Chris Toth; JEG 360 LLC., John Grueling; ITD staff Kash;
and members of the press and public including Workforce Development Dir ., Adam
Schauer; Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System Dir. Terry Stroh, Regional
and Systems Dir., Todd Stirn and Alignment Collaborative for Education Exec. Dir.,
Nancy Coleman.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Lewis announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked if there were any objections to Committee Members Penesis and Strathmann
attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: November 14, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Mavis Bates
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Jobs Committee Priorities
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Vote of Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-059 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-060 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Anita Lewis yea · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee approves contracts and budget adjustments for public safety and courts
The Kane County Judicial/Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Sheriff, Coroner, and other agencies. The body is set to approve resolutions for renewing a surveillance contract with Flock Group, adjusting grant funds for the Coroner, and authorizing intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services with Douglas and De Witt counties.
- Resolution to renew contract with Flock Group, Inc. for Sheriff's Office
- Resolution to adjust budget for Coroner's Office grant funds
- Intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County for juvenile detention
- Intergovernmental agreement with De Witt County for juvenile detention
- Ordinance modifying Section 2-7-1 of the Kane County Code regarding youth home boarding rates
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✓ Decided: Committee moved forward $10,820 grant for family treatment courts
The Judicial/Public Safety Committee approved the December 11, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted to forward several resolutions—including the annual renewal of the Flock Group contract, a 3.4% Wellpath medical contract increase, two Coroner budget adjustments, a $10,820 Court Improvement Program grant, and a three‑year juvenile detention agreement with Douglas County—to the Kane County Finance and Budget Committee for further action.
- Approved Dec 11, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
- Moved forward annual renewal of Flock Group contract to Executive Committee
- Moved forward Wellpath contract increase (3.4% CPI, $4.5M plus $99K staffing) to Finance and Budget Committee
- Moved forward budget adjustment to appropriate remaining Coroner FY25 grant funds to FY26 to Finance and Budget Committee
- Moved forward budget adjustment to reclassify FY26 Coroner grant funds to Finance and Budget Committee
- Moved forward receipt of $10,820 Court Improvement Program grant to Finance and Budget Committee
- Moved forward three‑year intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County for juvenile detention at $225 per day to Finance and Budget Committee
- Moved forward acknowledgment of procurement card review for the Sheriff’s Office to Finance and Budget Committee
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMThursday, January 15, 2026
2025 Committee Goals
• Continue to review the financial impact of the Safe-T Act
• Address the space needs for Judicial/Public Safety partners i.e. KaneComm
• Evaluate, plan for, and address the future staffing needs of the Office of Emergency
Management
• Evaluate how the county ’s current mass notification platform is meeting needs for
internal and external emergency communications and possibly evaluate other options
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 11, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Merit Commission
8. KaneComm (M. Guthrie)
A. Monthly Report
9. Emergency Management (S. Buziecki)
A. Monthly Report
10. Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A. Monthly Report
B. Resolution: Acknowledging Annual Review of the Number of Procurement
Cards Issued to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Each of Their Transaction
Limits
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C. Resolution: Authorizing the Renewal of the Contract with Flock Group, Inc. by
the Kane County Sheriff’s Office
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomThursday, January 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
ABSENT Board Member Michelle Gumz
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Member Juby*; KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; OEM Dir. Buziecki;
Undersheriff Johnson & staff Kopija-Erickson; Coroner Silva; Court Admin. O'Brien;
SAO staff Brady, Vargas, Hunt*; Public Def. Conant; Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust & staff
Davis; Circuit Clk. Barreiro; ITD CIO Lasky* & staff Peters; and members of the press
and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Gumz
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
Committee Member Gumz did not attend today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 11, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-064 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-070 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-003 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-069 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-061 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-062 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-065 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-071 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-072 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Adjournment — approved by voice vote
9 present
Myrna Molina present · Bill Lenert present · Jon Gripe present · Michelle Gumz present · Michael Linder present · Vern Tepe present · Rick Williams present · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-063 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina yea · Bill Lenert yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
Committee to vote on settlement for Case 25LA147
The Kane County Legal Affairs and Claims Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss pending litigation in executive session, and vote on a settlement for Case 25LA147. Public comment will be heard. The meeting includes a vote on releasing closed session minutes.
- Vote on settlement approval for Case 25LA147
- Release of closed session minutes
- Executive session for pending litigation
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2025
- Public comment period
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✓ Decided: Legal Affairs Committee approves release of closed minutes and settlement
The committee entered executive session to discuss releasing closed‑session minutes and pending litigation, then returned to open session. Members unanimously approved the release of the closed‑session minutes, adoption of Exhibit A based on the State Attorney's Office recommendations, and the settlement for case 25LA147. All motions were carried by roll‑call vote.
- Approved release of closed session minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Adopted Exhibit A per State Attorney's Office recommendations (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Approved settlement for case 25LA147 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Entered executive session to discuss minutes and litigation (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Returned to open session (voice vote)
- Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)
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PIEROG, Gumz, Roth, Tepe and Williams
County Boardroom10:30 AMThursday, January 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
B. Pending Litigation
7. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
B. Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 25LA147
8. Adjournment
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PIEROG, Gumz, Roth, Tepe and Williams
10:30 AM County BoardroomThursday, January 15, 2026
1. Call To Order
COB Vice-Chairman Roth called the meeting to order at 10:31 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
ABSENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Linder, Molina; ASAs Vargas, Weldon; SAO CFO
Hunt*; ITD CIO Lasky & staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
COB Vice-Chairman Roth announced the remote attendance requests for today's
meeting. He asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member
Gumz attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
Committee Member Gumz did not attend today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Rick Williams
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Executive Session
The Legal Affairs & Claims Committee entered into Executive Session at 10:34 a.m. to
discuss the release of closed session minutes and pending litigation on a motion made
by Williams, Tepe seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Rick Williams
SECONDER: Vern Tepe
Bill Roth, Vern Tepe, and Rick WilliamsAYE:
Corinne
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 2 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 2 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 25LA147 — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 2 absent
Corinne M. Pierog absent · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM
KC AD HOC Liquor Commission
Commission to review liquor license for Black Jack's Gentleman's Club in Elgin Township
The KC Ad Hoc Liquor Commission will review a liquor license application for a Class E Bar license and a Sunday Endorsement at Black Jack's Gentleman's Club. The applicant is Elgin Entertainments Holdings, Inc. (Anne Marie Buttitta), and the premises is at 7N657 Route 25 in Elgin Township. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from August 14, 2025, and a vote on release of closed session minutes.
- Review of Class E Bar license and Sunday Endorsement for Black Jack's Gentleman's Club at 7N657 Route 25, Elgin Township
- Applicant: Elgin Entertainments Holdings, Inc. (Anne Marie Buttitta)
- County Board Member Bill Roth is listed as contact for the application
- Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
- Vote on release of closed session minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission approved a Class E bar liquor license for Blackjacks in St. Charles Township
The commission amended Blackjacks' liquor license application to list St. Charles Township and then approved a Class E bar license with a Sunday endorsement. The amendment and the license approval were each passed by unanimous roll‑call votes. Additional actions included approving prior meeting minutes, authorizing release of closed‑session minutes, adopting the State Attorney’s recommendations, and adjourning the meeting.
- Approved August 14, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
- Amended Blackjacks application to St. Charles Township (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved Class E bar liquor license and Sunday endorsement for Blackjacks (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved motion to enter executive session on closed‑session minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
- Approved release of closed‑session minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
- Adopted State Attorney’s Office recommendations (Exhibit A) (unanimous roll‑call)
- Adjourned meeting by voice vote
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PIEROG, Arroyo, Kious, Linder, Surges
County Boardroom3:00 PMWednesday, January 14, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval Minutes: August 14, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. New Business
A. Review Liquor License Application for a Class E Bar license and a Sunday
Endorsement at Black Jack's Gentleman's Club located in the premises at
7N657 Route 25 in Elgin Township. The applicant is Elgin Entertainments
Holdings, Inc. (Anne Marie Buttitta). The premises is a gentleman's club. County
Board Member: Bill Roth.
7. Old Business
8. Executive Session
A. Release of Closed Session Minutes
9. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
10. Adjournment
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3:00 PM County BoardroomWednesday, January 14, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Michael Linder
REMOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Bates, Garcia* Juby*, Lewis, Penesis*, Roth;
SAO Chief of Civil Frank & staff O'Brien, Ford; KC Historian Shepro; COB Exec. Asst.
Tallitsch; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Commission is there were any objections to Commissioner Surges attending
today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval Minutes: August 14, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment
Brian Anderson, Sugar Grove, requested that Chairman Pierog recuse herself from
today's vote based on past political donations from Blackjacks. He explained that the
Kane County Liquor Commission is not required to grant a liquor license just because
an establishment applies for it. He stated that granting a liquor license is discretionary,
not automatic. Thirdly, the County has spoken often about public safety and anything
that can be done to keep
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Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
4 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Alex Arroyo yea · Chris Kious yea · Michael Linder yea · Clifford Surges yea
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee approves vehicle purchases and landscaping contract
The Kane County Administration Committee will ratify emergency purchase affidavits for two Ford F-250 trucks and restoration services, authorize a contract for lawn maintenance with Ratliff Landscaping, and approve the purchase of nine replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office.
- Resolution to ratify emergency purchase of two 2026 Ford F-250 trucks
- Resolution to ratify emergency purchase of restoration services
- Resolution to authorize contract for lawn maintenance with Ratliff Landscaping
- Resolution to approve purchase of nine replacement vehicles for Sheriff's Office
- Resolution to approve intergovernmental agreement for volunteer site restoration
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✓ Decided: Committee approved emergency truck purchase and other contracts
The KC Administration Committee approved an emergency purchase of two 2026 Ford F‑250 trucks for $111,656.40 to support snow‑removal efforts. It also approved an emergency purchase affidavit for $51,963 to fund restoration services after a sprinkler failure at the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. The committee authorized a $262,080 per‑fiscal‑year lawn‑maintenance and landscaping contract with Ratliff Landscaping, Inc. Minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting were approved by unanimous consent.
- Approved emergency purchase of two Ford F‑250 trucks for $111,656.40 (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved emergency purchase affidavit for $51,963 for restoration services after KCSO sprinkler failure (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Authorized $262,080 annual contract with Ratliff Landscaping, Inc. for lawn maintenance and landscaping (moved forward by roll call vote)
- Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog
(County Chair)
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, January 14, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Invest in the county capital assets through the Five-Year Capital Plan using capital and
American Rescue Plan funding to replace major mechanical systems including heating, air
conditioning, fire safety, and water systems identified for replacement by condition
assessments.
• Invest in scheduled lifecycle replacement of county computer systems, network
infrastructure, and telephone systems.
• Upgrade and maintain all county software, applications, and databases to provide
continuity of operations for the county offices and departments and the visiting public.
• Provide a secure computing and online environment for the county offices and
departments and the visiting public.
• Update and maintain the Five-Year Capital Plan, Facilities Condition Assessments,
and Building Utilization Assessments.
• Promote the county ’s ability to license fiber optic network infrastructure assets for the
development of Kane County.
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Executive Director's Report (R. F
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KIOUS, Juby, Arroyo, Garcia, Gumz, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog
(County Chair)
10:30 AM County Board RoomWednesday, January 14, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman Kious called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT: Board Member Chris Kious, Board Member Leslie Juby, Alex
Arroyo, Sonia Garcia, Bill Roth and Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE: David Young
ABSENT: Michelle Gumz
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan, Gripe, Lewis, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*,
Strathmann*; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Harris, Lasky, Peters,
Neuenkirchen,Tedder, Smith, Kloese, Passaglia; SAO Chief of Civil Frank & staff Ford,
Weldon; KCSO Chief of Admin. Catich; KC Historian Shepro; KDOT Dir. Zakosek &
staff Rickert*; Environ. Mgmt. Senior Engineer Wetland Spec. Linke; and members of
the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Kious announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Gumz and
Young attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
Committee Member Gumz did not attend today's meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Bill Roth
5. Public Comment
None.
6. Finance Report
A. Monthly Finance Reports
Chairman Kious stated the monthly financial reports were on file.
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-048 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young nay · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-081 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent · 1 present
Chris Kious yea · Leslie Juby nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz absent · David Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Committee to consider creating two new positions in Workforce Development
The KC Human Services Committee will vote on resolutions to create a Program Training Specialist and a Senior Staff Accountant position in the Workforce Development Department, funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The committee will also discuss updates to county code regarding department heads and a travel policy. Additionally, the committee will review its 2026 goals, which include improving employee morale through compensation and benefits, and expanding internship and volunteer opportunities.
- Resolution authorizing creation of a Program Training Specialist position in Workforce Development (WIOA-funded)
- Resolution authorizing creation of a Senior Staff Accountant position in Workforce Development (WIOA-funded)
- Discussion of County Code updates regarding department heads
- Travel policy discussion
- Review of 2026 committee goals on employee morale, benefits, and internships
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✓ Decided: Committee accepted new travel policy wording and sent it to the Finance Committee
The Human Services Committee approved the December 10, 2025 minutes and placed reports on file. It moved two Workforce Development staffing resolutions forward to the Jobs Committee. The committee agreed on revised travel‑policy language and will forward it to the Finance Committee. It also approved the release of closed‑session minutes and adjourned.
- Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
- Moved Program Training Specialist position to Jobs Committee (roll call vote)
- Moved Senior Staff Accountant position to Jobs Committee (roll call vote)
- Accepted revised travel‑policy wording and forwarded to Finance Committee (consensus)
- Approved reports placed on file (unanimous consent)
- Approved release of closed‑session minutes (unanimous roll call vote)
- Returned to open session (voice vote)
- Adjourned (voice vote)
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, January 14, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
• Expand measures to improve employee morale through equitable compensation, new
and comprehensive benefits options, and employee appreciation efforts
• Committee recognizes the value to the County and the community in internship and
volunteer opportunities. The Committee would like to review policy and procedures to
ensure the resources are available to support County departments in the creation and
effective implementation of internship opportunities
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1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
7. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Health Insurance
B. Risk Management
C. Staffing
8. Compliance
A. Monthly Training Report
9. Old Business
10. New Business
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A. Resolution: Authorizing the Creation of a Program Training Specialist Position
in the Workforce Development Department Funded Through the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Creation of a Senior Staff Accountant
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, January 14, 2026
1. Call To Order
Vice-Chairman Linder called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Anita Lewis
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Clifford Surges
ABSENT Board Member Bill Tarver
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Bates*, Juby, Molina*, Penesis*, Strathmann*; HRM
Exec. Dir. Lobrillo & staff Davis, Larson; KC Historian Shepro; Workforce Development
Dir. Schauer; ASA Ford; ITD CIO Lasky* & staff Peters; and members of the press and
public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Vice-Chairman Linder announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.
He asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Chairman Surges
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jon Gripe
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Monthly Finance Reports
Vice-Chairman Linder stated the monthly financial rep
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Executive Session — approved by roll call vote
4 absent · 4 yea · 1 present
Clifford Surges absent · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan absent · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-059 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 absent · 4 yea · 1 present
Clifford Surges absent · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan absent · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
26-060 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 absent · 4 yea · 1 present
Clifford Surges absent · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan absent · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 absent · 1 present
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver absent · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Committee to discuss employee evaluations and release closed session minutes
The Kane County Committee of the Whole will convene to approve minutes from the previous year and discuss conducting effective employee evaluations. The body will also vote to release minutes from a closed session.
- Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025, June 24, 2025, September 23, 2025, and December 10, 2025
- Presentation on conducting effective employee evaluations and setting goals
- Vote to release minutes from an executive session
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***SPECIAL MEETING***
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2025, June 24, 2025, September 23, 2025 &
December 10, 2025
6. Public Comment
7. Presentations/Discussion
A. Conducting Effective Employee Evaluations and Setting Goals
8. Executive Session
A Release of Closed Session Minutes
9. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
10. Adjournment
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
Commission to vote on soccer club lease assignment resolution
The Forest Preserve District Commission will consider a resolution (FP-R-26-01-3201) approving a fourth amendment to the license agreement with Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club, allowing assignment of the lease to Fox Valley Soccer Club, Inc. The commission will also approve minutes from December 9, 2025, and bills and per diem for December 2025. Following open business, the commission will enter closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel.
- Resolution FP-R-26-01-3201 approving execution of fourth amendment to license agreement with Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club, allowing lease assignment to Fox Valley Soccer Club, Inc.
- Approval of minutes from December 9, 2025
- Approval of bills and commissioners' per diem for December 2025
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Closed session for land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel
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I. Call to Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
V. Presentation and Approval of the Minutes from December 9, 2025
VI. Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem
DOC-2026-01 Bills and Commissioners’ Per Diem from December 2025
VII. Presentations
VIII. Finance and Administration
IX. Land Acquisition
X. Planning and Utilization
XI. Executive
FP-R-26-01-3201 Resolution Approving an Execution of the Fourth Amendment
to the License Agreement with Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club Facility Allowing
an Assignment of the Lease to Fox Valley Soccer Club, Inc.
XII. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation, and Personnel
XIII. New or Unfinished Business
XIV. Communications
XV. President's Comments
XVI. Department Reports
DOC-2026-02 Department Monthly Reports
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XVII. Adjournment
Adjournment Until: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in person at the Kane
County Government Center 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, 2nd fl. Geneva, Illinois
60134 and via zoom https://zoom.us/j/6302325980?
pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dvaVVrUT09 Meeting ID: 630 232 5980
Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 9:45 AM
County Board
County Board to consider new short-term rental regulations in unincorporated areas
The Kane County Board will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions and ordinances, and will also consider several standalone items. Notably, the board will weigh a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, along with amendments to noise and nuisance codes. Other actions include approving real property acquisitions for road improvements, vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office, and intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention services. The board will also recognize several anniversaries and proclamations.
- Ordinance 26-038 to regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated Kane County
- Speed limit alterations on various roads in Kaneville and Virgil townships (Ordinances 26-029, 26-030)
- Approval of real property acquisitions for Randall Road at Hopps Road and Kirk Road bridge projects (Resolutions 26-033 through 26-036)
- Purchase of a replacement vehicle for Sheriff's Office and a van for K9 Unit (Resolutions 26-004, 26-005)
- Intergovernmental agreements with six counties for juvenile detention services (Resolutions 26-011 through 26-016)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 17, 2025, November 25, 2025 & December 9,
2025
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
A. Ken Shepro (Historian) - Honoring 190th Anniversary of Kane County
B. TMP-25-1464 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the
Kane County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (now the Kane County
Office of Emergency Management)
C. TMP-26-007 Proclamation Recognizing America’s 250th Anniversary
Commemoration in Kane County
D. TMP-26-075 Proclamation Recognizing the Passage of House Bill 3281
(“Kentyn’s Law”) and the Contributions of Kentyn and his Family
8. CONSENT AGENDA/OMNIBUS VOTE
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Administration
Resolution: 26-001 Authorizing GL Changes in the Building Management and
Information Technologies Departments for the Position of Building Security
Director
Resolution: 26-002 Authorizing a Contract for the Building Management
Department with Kluber Architects & Engineers for Professional Services
Related to the Kane County Adult Justice Center Kitchen & Laundry
Improvements
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Resolution: 26-003 Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for the Mi
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9:45 AM County Board RoomTuesday, January 13, 2026
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 on January 13,
2026.
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:45 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Alex Arroyo
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Sonia Garcia
Board Member Jon Gripe
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Ted Penesis
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member David Young
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
REMOTE: Board Member Myrna Molina
AWAY: Board Member Clifford Surges
Present: Dpty. Clk. Mazzei; KDOT staff Rickert*; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; Sheriff's
Ofc. Chief of Admin. Catich; OEM Dir. Buziecki; PIO Mann; KC Historian Shepro;
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; Auditor Wegman; State's Atty. Mosser & staff King; Fin. Dir.
Hopkinson; SAO Chief of Civil Frank & staff Ford; SAO Fin. Dir. Hunt*; Bldg. Mgmt./ITD
Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters, Smith and Tierney; members of the press &
public.
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🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-038 — approved by roll call vote
12 yea · 9 nay · 2 present
Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia nay · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz nay · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis present · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver nay · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-040 — approved by roll call vote
19 yea · 3 present · 1 nay
Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis present · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez present · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams nay · David Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-043 — approved by roll call vote
19 yea · 2 present · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis present · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges abstain · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-25-1541 — approved by roll call vote
12 yea · 9 nay · 1 abstain · 1 present
Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz nay · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert nay · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver nay · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams abstain · David Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-045 — approved by roll call vote
15 yea · 6 present · 2 nay
Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates yea · Sonia Garcia present · Jon Gripe present · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal present · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis present · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina nay · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams present · David Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 46 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Judicial and Public Safety Strategic Planning and Technology Commission
Commission will consider amending multiple ordinances governing its authority
The Judicial and Public Safety Strategic Planning and Technology Commission will discuss its 2025 budget report and introduce new members. Commissioners will vote to elect a Vice Chair. The commission will also consider an ordinance that restates and amends Ordinances 20-296, 18-419, 14-168, 14-12, 13-27, and 11-400, which establish the commission.
- Election of the Vice Chair
- Introduction of new commission members
- 2025 budget report presentation
- Ordinance to restate and amend Ordinances 20-296, 18-419, 14-168, 14-12, 13-27, and 11-400
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BRAWKA, Barreiro, Conant, Felton, Garber, Hain, Molina M, Molina N, Mosser, Pierog, Roth,
Villa, Wallers
County Board Room4:00 PMThursday, January 8, 2026
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Approval of Minutes: October 9, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Partners
7. Presentations/Announcements
A. Introduction of New Members
B. 2025 Budget Report
8. New Business
A. Election of the Vice Chair
9. Old Business
A. Ordinance: Restating and Amending Ordinances 20-296, 18-419,14-168,
14-12, 13-27, And 11-400 Establishing the Judicial and Public Safety Strategic
Planning and Technology Commission
10. Reports Placed On File
11. Executive Session (if needed)
12. Adjournment
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BRAWKA, Barreiro, Conant, Felton, Garber, Hain, Molina M, Molina N, Mosser, Pierog, Roth,
Villa, Wallers
4:00 PM County Board RoomThursday, January 8, 2026
1. Call To Order
Chairman, Retired, Judge Brawka, called today's meeting to order at 4:05 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Judith Brawka
Theresa Barriero
Rachel Conant
Terence Felton
Board Member Myrna Molina
Nydia Molina
Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Bill Roth
Peter Wallers
Robert Villa
REMOTE Phil Garber
Jamie Mosser
ABSENT Ron Hain
Also present: Co. Bd. members; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock; ITD staff Peters; and
members of the press and public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman, Retired, Judge Brawka, announced the remote attendance requests for
today's meeting. She asked if there were any objections to Commission Members
Garber and Mosser attending remotely. There were no objections.
4. Approval of Minutes: October 9, 2025
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Bill Roth
5. Public Comment
None.
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6. Partners
No report was made.
7. Presentations/Announcements
A. Introduction of New Members
Chairman, Retired, Judge Brawka, introduced new Commission Member, Dr. Philip
Garber, to the Commission. She stated that Garber was appointed on Dec
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Election of the Vice Chair — approved by roll call vote
11 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Judith Brawka yea · Theresa Barriero present · Rachel Conant yea · Terence Felton yea · Phil Garber yea · Ron Hain absent · Myrna Molina yea · Nydia Molina yea · Jamie Mosser yea · Corinne M. Pierog yea · Bill Roth yea · Peter Wallers yea · Robert Villa yea
26-073 — moved forward by roll call vote
12 yea · 1 absent
Judith Brawka yea · Theresa Barriero yea · Rachel Conant yea · Terence Felton yea · Phil Garber yea · Ron Hain absent · Myrna Molina yea · Nydia Molina yea · Jamie Mosser yea · Corinne M. Pierog yea · Bill Roth yea · Peter Wallers yea · Robert Villa yea
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
License agreement amendment with Fox Valley Soccer Club
The Executive Committee will consider approving a fourth amendment to the license agreement with Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club Facility, allowing assignment of the lease to Fox Valley Soccer Club, Inc. The meeting also includes approval of bills and commissioners' per diem from December 2025, and a closed session for land acquisition, license agreements, litigation, and personnel matters.
- Resolution approving fourth amendment to license agreement with Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club Facility, assigning lease to Fox Valley Soccer Club, Inc.
- Presentation and approval of bills and commissioners' per diem from December 2025
- Closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel
- Finance reports for the period
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1996 S. Kirk Rd. Suite 320 Geneva, IL
60134
8:30 AMThursday, January 8, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Presentation and Approval of Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from December
2025
DOC-2025-32 Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from December 2025
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-012 Resolution Approving An Execution Of The Fourth Amendment to
the License Agreement With Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club Facility Allowing
An Assignment Of The Lease To Fox Valley Soccer Club, Inc.
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. President's Comments
IX. Financial Reports
TMP-26-010 Finance Reports
X. Adjournment
Adjournment Until: February 5, 2026 at 8:30AM in person at the Forest Preserve
District Administration Offices 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320 Geneva, Illinois and
via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6302325980? pwd=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dvaVVrUT09
Meeting ID: 630 232 5980 Password: 24680 The Request to Speak Form on the
Districts’ website must still be completed for guests to speak at the meeting.
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Wed Jan 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Short-term rental regulations and wage increases top Kane County committee agenda
The Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda including ordinances to regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, amend noise and nuisance codes, and approve FY2026 cost-of-living wage increases for non-union and board employees. Numerous resolutions cover contracts for jail kitchen improvements, vehicle purchases, intergovernmental agreements for juvenile detention, and transportation projects including Kirk Road bridge reconstruction and Randall Road grade separation. The committee also will recognize America's 250th anniversary.
- Ordinance to regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of Kane County
- Resolutions for FY2026 non-union and county board employee cost-of-living wage increases
- Resolution authorizing contract with Kluber Architects & Engineers for Adult Justice Center Kitchen & Laundry Improvements
- Resolutions for acquisition of real property for Randall Road at Hopps Road railroad grade separation
- Resolutions for acquisition of real property for Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad bridge reconstruction in Geneva
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PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
County Board Room9:00 AMWednesday, January 7, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: December 3, 2025
6. Public Comment
7. Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
8. PIO Update (J. Mann)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Preliminary County Board Agenda:
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Administration
A. Resolution: Authorizing GL Changes in the Building Management and
Information Technologies Departments for the Position of Building Security
Director
B. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract for the Building Management Department
with Kluber Architects & Engineers for Professional Services Related to the
Kane County Adult Justice Center Kitchen & Laundry Improvements
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for the Mill Creek Special Service
Area Due to Tax Levy Increase
D. Resolution: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Vehicle for the Kane County
Sheriff’s Office
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E. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of a Van by the Kane County Sheriff’s
Office for the K9 Unit
Agriculture
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PIEROG, Allan, Bates, Gumz, Juby, Kious, Lenert, Lewis, Linder, Molina, Sanchez,
Strathmann, Surges, Tepe, Williams and ex-officio Roth (County Vice Chair)
9:00 AM County Board RoomWednesday, January 7, 2026
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pierog called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Chairman Corinne M. Pierog
Board Member Deborah Allan
Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Michelle Gumz
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Lenert
Board Member Anita Lewis
Board Member Michael Linder
Board Member Myrna Molina
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Clifford Surges
Board Member Vern Tepe
Board Member Rick Williams
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth
REMOTE Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Arroyo*, Gripe, Penesis*; Fin. Exec. Dir. Hopkinson;
PIO Mann; ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Lasky*, Peters; KDOT Deputy Dir.
Rickert; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson; Auditor Wegman; Undersheriff Johnson; Dev. Dir.
VanKerkhoff & staff Mall; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo; SAO Chief of Civil Frank; KCAC
Admin. Youngsteadt*; Kane County Historian Shepro; and members of the press and
public.
3. Remote Attendance Requests
Chairman Pierog announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Bates and
Sanchez attendi
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-25-1559 — held over
12 yea · 1 present · 1 nay · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Mavis Bates yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder nay · Myrna Molina yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann absent · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe abstain · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
The other 45 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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