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Kane CountyIL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$303,000 👤 Members & officials (89)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the County Board
- Mavis Bates — Board Member
- Deborah Allan — Board Member
- Bill Lenert — Board Member
- Bill Roth — Board Member
- Bill Tarver — Board Member
- Leslie Juby — Board Member
- Rick Williams — Board Member
- Vern Tepe — Board Member
- Anita Lewis — Board Member
- Chris Kious — Board Member
- David Young — Board Member
- Mo Iqbal — Board Member
- Cherryl Strathmann — Board Member
- Michelle Gumz — Board Member
- Myrna Molina — Board Member
- Clifford Surges — Board Member
- Jarett Sanchez — Board Member
- Michael Linder — Board Member
- Dale Berman — Board Member
- Michael Kenyon — Board Member
- Monica Silva — Board Member
- Sonia Garcia — Board Member
- Jon Gripe — Board Member
- Mark Davoust — Board Member
- Alex Arroyo — Board Member
- Ted Penesis — Board Member
- Gary Daugherty — Board Member
- Ron Ford — Board Member
- Jennifer Abbatacola — Board Member
- Kimberley Young — Board Member
- Lauzen — Treasurer
- Weilandt — Clerk
- Dir
- Clk
- Dpty
- Bldg
- Mazzei
- Fahnestock
- Fin
- Mgmt
- Animal
- Dev
- Health Dept
- Hopkinson
- Isaacson
- KC Historian Shepro
- PIO Mann
- SA Mosser
- Sec
- State's Atty
- Youngsteadt
- Animal Control Admin
- Chf
- Hunt
- ITD Exec
- Jaeger
- Jonak
- KC Judge Noland
- KCAC Admin
- KCSO
- Local Historian Shepro
- Peters
- Pierog
- Smith
- Sr. Rec
- Undersheriff Johnson
- VanKerkhoff
- Veterans' Comm
- Zgobica
- Zimmerman
Who’s on the KC Administration Committee
- Chris Kious — Board Member
- Leslie Juby — Board Member
- David Young — Board Member
- Mark Davoust — Board Member
- Sonia Garcia — Board Member
- Dale Berman
- Ron Ford
- Michelle Gumz
- Corinne M. Pierog
- Vern Tepe
- Alex Arroyo
- Bill Roth
Who’s on the KC Executive Committee
- Mark Davoust
- Michael Linder
Who’s on the KC Human Services Committee
- Anita Lewis — Board Member
- Bill Tarver — Board Member
- Deborah Allan — Board Member
- Sonia Garcia — Board Member
Who’s on the KC Legal Affairs and Claims
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 Sep 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
County Board Room
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Geneva, IL 60134
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 Room
9:00 AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Remote Attendance Requests
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2026
6.
Public Comment
7.
Monthly Financials (K. Hopkinson)
A.
Monthly Finance Reports
8.
Old Business
9.
New Business
10.
Preliminary County Board Agenda:
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American Rescue Plan
A.
Resolution: Authorizing Sixth (6th) Amendment to the Agreement with the Kane
County American Rescue Plan Consultant and Corresponding Use of Additional
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
B.
Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars
and Ninety-One Cents ($6,634.91) from Agreement #39062870 Between the
County of Kane and Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271 to Five (5) other
26 USC 501(C)(19) Veterans Service Organizations in Kane County
C.
Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Nine
Dollars and Seventy Cents ($57,309.70) from the Service Agreement Betwe …
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
Committee to vote on bids for prescribed burns, seed, golf cart paths
The Planning and Utilization Committee will consider several bids and proposals, including prescribed burns at seven forest preserves, native seed purchase, and resurfacing cart paths at Hughes Creek Golf Club. They will also discuss supporting a grant application for bicycle and pedestrian improvements at Red Gate Road and a bid for Fox River Trail path improvements. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition and other matters.
- Bid for prescribed burns at seven forest preserves (TMP-26-1070)
- Bid for native seed purchase to restore lands at various preserves (TMP-26-1072)
- Bid for resurfacing cart paths at Hughes Creek Golf Club, Elburn, IL (TMP-26-1077)
- Support for ITEP grant application for Red Gate Road pedestrian bridge improvements (TMP-26-1073)
- Bid for Fox River Trail Path Improvements Phase 1 (TMP-26-1082)
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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, Jennifer
Abbatacola, Alex Arroyo, Mavis Bates, Chris Kious, Myrna Molina, Ted Penesis
3rd Floor Board Room
9:30 AM
Thursday, August 27, 2026
I.
Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II.
Approval of Minutes July 30, 2026
III.
Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV.
Bids and Proposals
TMP-26-1070 Resolution Approving a Bid for Prescribed Burns at Seven Forest
Preserves
TMP-26-1072 Resolution Authorizing a Bid for Native Seed Purchase to Restore
Lands at Various Preserves
TMP-26-1077 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Resurfacing of Cart Paths
Along Holes 10-18 at the Hughes Creek Golf Club In Elburn, IL.
V.
New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-1073 Resolution Authorizing Support of an Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant Application for Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements at Red Gate Road Pedestrian Bridge within Fox River Bluff
Forest Preserve
TMP-26-1082 Resolution Authorizing a Bid for the Fox River Trail Path
Improvements- Phase 1 Construction Project
VI.
Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII.
Communications
VIII.
Chairman's Comments
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Forest Preserve District, Planning and
Utilization Committee
Agenda
August 27, 2026
IX.
Adjournment
Adjournment until …
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
Committee meets to discuss land acquisition and personnel in closed session.
The Kane County Forest Preserve District Land Acquisition Committee will hold a routine meeting on August 27, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and public comment. The most substantive item is a closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel, with no specific properties or dollar amounts listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential 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, Jennifer Abbatacola, Sonia
Garcia, Michelle Gumz, Bill Roth, Jarett Sanchez
3rd Floor Board Room
8:30 AM
Thursday, August 27, 2026
I.
Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II.
Approval of Minutes of July 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
VI.
Communications
VII.
Chairman's Comments
VIII.
Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, September 24, 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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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
ARPA committee to shift funds, amend consultant deal
The Kane County American Rescue Plan Committee will review the quarterly ARPA report and vote on several resolutions. These include amending the consultant agreement and re-programming funds from various projects to administrative uses. The meeting is routine but includes concrete funding reallocations.
- Sixth amendment to ARPA consultant agreement
- Re-program $6,634.91 from Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271 to five other veterans organizations
- Re-program $57,309.70 from Veterans' Assistance Commission service agreement to ARPA admin
- Re-program $100,000 from 16th Judicial Circuit Court tech modernization to ARPA admin
- Re-program $323.74 from IT Zoom web conferencing to ARPA admin
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KC American Rescue Plan
Committee
Agenda
TEPE, Sanchez, Bates, Gripe, Gumz, Lenert, Molina, Strathmann, Surges
County Board Room
10:30 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Remote Attendance Requests
4.
Approval of Minutes: July 8, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
ARPA Report
A.
Quarterly Report
7.
New Business
A.
Resolution: Authorizing Sixth (6th) Amendment to the Agreement with the Kane
County American Rescue Plan Consultant and Corresponding Use of Additional
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
B.
Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars
and Ninty-One Cents ($6,634.91) from Agreement #39062870 Between the
County of Kane and Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271 to Five (5) other
26 USC 501(C)(19) Veterans Service Organizations in Kane County
C.
Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Nine
Dollars and Seventy Cents ($57,309.70) from the Service Agreement Between
Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Kane and the Kane County Division of
Transportation to ARPA Program Administrative Project
D.
Resolution: Authorizing the Re-Programming of State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds in the Amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)
from the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-1091 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea
TMP-26-1092 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea
TMP-26-1093 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea
TMP-26-1094 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea
TMP-26-1095 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 2 absent
Vern Tepe yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Mavis Bates yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz absent · Bill Lenert yea · Myrna Molina yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Committee to vote on contracts, vehicle purchase, and staffing
The Kane County Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports and vote on several resolutions, including a vehicle purchase for the State's Attorney's Office, contract extensions, and temporary staffing agreements. The agenda also includes multiple personal expense voucher reimbursements for county board members.
- Resolution approving purchase of one vehicle for State's Attorney's Office (BID# 26-052-TL) with budget adjustment
- Resolution authorizing option year 2 contract extension with Lauterbach & Amen for accounting services
- Resolution authorizing contracts with Peloton Workforce, Inc. and The Salem Group for temporary staffing
- Resolution authorizing contract extension for roof inspection and repair with Weatherguard Roofing Company (BID# 23-054)
- Resolution approving July 2026 claims paid
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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 Room
9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 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: July 29, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A.
Monthly Report
7.
Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A.
Monthly Report
B.
Kane County Procurement Card FY2026 Mid-Year Review
C.
Resolution: Approving July 2026 Claims Paid
8.
Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A.
Monthly Finance Reports
9.
New Business
A.
Resolution: Authorizing Option Year 2 Contract Extension of Agreement with
Lauterbach & Amen for Accounting Services
B.
Resolution: Approving Purchase of One Vehicle for the Kane County State’s
Attorney’s Office (BID# 26-052-TL) and Authorizing Corresponding Budget
Adjustment
C.
Resolution: Authorizing Contracts with Peloton Workforce, Inc. and The Salem
Group for Temporary Staffing Services
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Agenda
August 26, 2026
D.
Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Kane County Annual Roof
Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Services for the Building Management
Department with Weath …
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-1101 — moved forward by roll call vote
5 yea · 2 present · 1 absent · 1 nay
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez absent · Leslie Juby nay · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-977 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 nay · 2 present · 1 absent · 1 yea · 1 abstain
Bill Lenert nay · Jarett Sanchez absent · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis nay · Ted Penesis nay · Clifford Surges abstain · Vern Tepe nay · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 11:30 AM
County Board
County Board special meeting to approve travel form and enter closed session
This is a special meeting of the Kane County Board with a short agenda. The board will vote on a travel purpose and evaluation form for Corinne Pierog, then enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Vote to approve travel purpose and evaluation form for Corinne Pierog
- Executive session on appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
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Kane County
County Board
Agenda
County Board Room
11:30 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 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.
Vote to Approve Travel Purpose and Evaluation Form for Corinne Pierog
9.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, and/or
Dismissal of Specific Employee(s)
10.
OPEN SESSION
11.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
13.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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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
22 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo present · 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 yea · Bill Roth yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Forest Preserve, Finance and Administration Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM
KC Committee of the Whole
Committee to hear animal control and riverboat fund updates
The Kane County Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear two presentations: one on the Kane County Animal Control's current operations and future direction, and another on the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund. The committee will also consider approving minutes from several prior meetings. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on Kane County Animal Control operations and future plans
- Overview of the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund
- Approval of minutes from February 10, February 24, March 24, April 28, and June 4, 2026
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Kane County
KC Committee of the Whole
Agenda
County Board Room
4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 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, March 24, 2026, April
28, 2026, & June 4, 2026
6.
Public Comment
7.
Presentations/Discussion
A.
Kane County Animal Control: What We Do and Where We are Heading (KCAC
Admin. B. Youngsteadt)
B.
Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Overview (Dev. Asst. Dir. C. Dall)
8.
Executive Session (if needed)
9.
Adjournment
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM
KC Labor Management Committee
Kane County labor committee to discuss court security and corrections bargaining
The KC Labor Management Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 23, 2026, and to hold an executive session to discuss court security sergeants and collective bargaining agreements for corrections. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.
- Executive session on Court Security Sergeants
- Executive session on Collective Bargaining Agreements: Corrections
- Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026
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KC Labor Management Committee
Agenda
PIEROG, Gumz, Kious, Lewis and Molina
County Boardroom
10:00 AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Remote Attendance Requests
4.
Approval Minutes: June 23, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
Executive Session
A.
Court Security Sergeants
B.
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Corrections
7.
Open Session
8.
Adjournment
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Service Committee
Kane County Public Service Committee meets for routine monthly reports
The Kane County Public Service Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists primarily of receiving monthly reports from county departments including Finance, Recorder, Treasurer/Collector, Supervisor of Assessments, Veteran's Assistance Commission, and County Clerk. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026
- Monthly report from Finance
- Monthly report from Recorder
- Monthly report from Treasurer/Collector
- Monthly report from Veteran's Assistance Commission
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Agenda
SANCHEZ, D. Young, Gripe, Gumz, Lewis, Surges, Tepe, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
9:00 AM
Thursday, August 20, 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: July 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
11.
Veteran's Assistance Commission
A.
Monthly Report
12.
County Clerk
A.
Monthly Report
13.
Other Business
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August 20, 2026
14.
Executive Session (If Needed)
15.
Reports Placed On File
16.
Adjournment
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Agriculture Committee
Kane County Agriculture Committee sets 2026 goals, hears partner updates
The Kane County Agriculture Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates from partner organizations, and receive a presentation on local food initiatives. The agenda also lists the committee's 2026 goals, which focus on farmland protection, supporting local food growers, and advocating for agricultural funding.
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026
- Updates from Kane County Farm Bureau, Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District, and Northern Illinois Food Bank
- Presentation on Local Food Initiatives by Planner Matt Tansley
- 2026 goals include farmland protection, Growing for Kane program, and funding advocacy
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KC Agriculture Committee
Agenda
JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
10:30 AM
Thursday, August 20, 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 …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Public Health Committee
Opioid response projects and rabies exposure on health agenda
The Kane County Public Health Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports and several action items. Key items include a resolution authorizing opioid response community implementation projects, a presentation on a potential human rabies exposure, and a proclamation for Hunger Action Month. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the finance/budget, animal control, and health department.
- Resolution authorizing Opioid Response Community Implementation Projects
- Presentation on Potential Human Rabies Exposure by Apryll Elliott
- Proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Hunger Action Month
- Monthly finance/budget report
- Monthly animal control report
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Agenda
STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 19, 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: July 22, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
Finance/Budget
A.
Monthly Report
7.
Animal Control
A.
Monthly Report
8.
Executive Director
A.
Health Department Updates (not attached)
B.
Potential Human Rabies Exposure - Apryll Elliott, Assistant Director of
Communicable Disease
C.
Resolution: Authorizing Opioid Response Community Implementation Projects
D.
Proclamation Recognizing September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in Kane
County
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Agenda
August 19, 2026
9.
Old Business
10.
Reports Placed On File
11.
Chair's Comments
12.
New Business
13.
Executive Session (if needed)
14.
Adjournment
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legislative Committee
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC County Development Committee
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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 Room
10:30 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
County Land Use, Permitting and Planning
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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
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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
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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: July 21, 20 …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-1069 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 3 nay · 2 absent · 1 abstain · 1 present
Rick Williams abstain · Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Michael Linder nay · Kimberley Young yea · Vern Tepe absent · Bill Lenert nay · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog absent
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Transportation Committee
Committee to set hearing on road impact fees, seek grants for Randall Road
The Kane County Transportation Committee will consider several resolutions, including establishing a public hearing for the Comprehensive Road Improvement Plan and road improvement impact fees, and authorizing a grant application for Randall Road improvements. The committee will also review routine reports on finance, maintenance, planning, permitting, traffic operations, and project implementation, and consider various intergovernmental agreements and construction contracts.
- Resolution establishing public hearing for Comprehensive Road Improvement Plan and road improvement impact fees
- Resolution authorizing Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant application for Randall Road MultiModal Improvements, Segment N-7 (Section No. 21-00539-00-TD)
- Resolution approving construction contract with D. Construction, Inc. for Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek superstructure replacement (Section No. 26-00571-01-BR)
- Resolution approving construction contract with Dunnet Bay Construction Company for Kirk Road over UPRR bridge replacement (Section No. 12-00192-04-BR)
- Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with City of Elgin for vacating utility easement along Randall Road
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TEPE, Abbatacola, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, K. Young, ex-officios Williams (County
Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
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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: July 21, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
Finance
A.
Monthly Finance Reports
7.
Maintenance
A.
Maintenance Report
B.
Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants
8.
Planning & Programming
A.
Planning & Programming Report
B.
Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Transportation
Activities with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
C.
Resolution: Establishing a Public Hearing Date for Consideration of the
Comprehensive Road Improvement Plan and Imposition of Road Improvement
Impact Fees
D.
Resolution: Authorizing an Application for an Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program Grant for the Randall Road MultiModal Improvements,
Segment N-7, Kane County Section No. 21-00539-00-TD
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Permitting
A.
Permitting Report
10.
Traffic …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-1001 — 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
TMP-26-1043 — 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
TMP-26-1048 — 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
TMP-26-1050 — 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
TMP-26-1067 — 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 Aug 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Jobs Committee
Jobs Committee to vote on workforce agreements and set 2026 goals
The Kane County Jobs Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive staff updates on economic development initiatives, and vote on a resolution authorizing subrecipient agreements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs for Program Year 2026. The committee will also discuss its 2026 goals, including implementing the Economic Development Strategic Plan and supporting ARPA-funded projects.
- Resolution authorizing Adult and Dislocated Worker Subrecipient Agreements for WIOA Programs for Program Year 2026
- Implementation of the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Launch of Kane County Economic Development Organization (ARPA project)
- Fabulous Fox! Water Trail launch sites and marketing (ARPA project)
- Farmer Grants for local food farmers (ARPA project)
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LEWIS, ALLAN, Abbatacola, Bates, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County
Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
10:30 AM
Friday, August 14, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
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Revise County Code Definition of the Jobs Committee
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Economic Development Strategic Plan - Begin implementation of the strategies
recommenced by the Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan
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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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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-1046 — 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 Aug 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Energy and Environmental Committee
Committee to weigh USGS stream-gauge agreement, recycling updates, bag campaign
The Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee will meet to review its 2026 goals, hear a presentation on a 'Bring Your Own Bag' campaign, receive updates on recycling and watersheds, and consider a resolution approving a FY2027 operations and maintenance agreement with the USGS for stream and rainfall gages. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the July 24, 2026 minutes and public comment.
- Resolution: Approving FY2027 Operations and Maintenance Agreement with USGS for Stream and Rainfall Gages
- Presentation on 'Bring Your Own Bag' campaign by Kristen Hovland from Closed Loop Center-Circular Economy
- Kane County Watershed Update
- Recycling Program Update
- 2026 goals include energy-efficiency funding, recycling education, and CAIP 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 Room
9:00 AM
Friday, August 14, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
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Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
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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
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Identify and attend five public events.
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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: July 24, 2026
5.
Public …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-967 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Mavis Bates yea · Bill Tarver yea · Deborah Allan yea · Chris Kious absent · Ted Penesis yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · David Young absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Judicial/Public Safety Committee
Committee to renew detainee housing pact with Kendall County
The Kane County Judicial/Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from county departments including KaneComm, Emergency Management, Sheriff, Coroner, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Court Services, and Circuit Clerk. The committee will vote on several resolutions, including renewing an intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for reciprocal housing of detainees, reappointing a Merit Commission chairman, purchasing a vehicle for the State's Attorney's Office, and updating court fine and fee collection procedures.
- Resolution to renew intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for reciprocal housing of detainees
- Resolution to reappoint Peter Burgert, Sr. as Chairman of the Kane County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission
- Resolution to purchase one vehicle for the State's Attorney's Office (BID# 26-052-TL) with budget adjustment
- Resolution to establish collection and distribution of court fines, fees, and assessments, repealing Resolution 20-82
- Monthly financial reports and department updates
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MOLINA, Lenert, Gripe, Gumz, Linder, Tepe, Williams, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair)
and Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
9:00 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Remote Attendance Requests
4.
Approval of Minutes: July 16, 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
10.
Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)
A.
Monthly Report
B.
Resolution: Authorizing the Renewal of an Intergovernmental Agreement
Between Kendall County, Illinois, and Kane County, Illinois, for the Reciprocal
Housing of Detainees
C.
Resolution: Authorizing the Reappointment of Peter Burgert, Sr., as Chairman
of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Merit Commission
11.
Coroner (M. Silva)
A.
Monthly Report
12.
Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)
13.
State's Attorney (J. Mosser)
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Monthly Report
B.
Budget Performance Summary
C.
Resolution: Approving Purchase of One Vehicle for the Kane County State’s
Attorney’s Office (BID# 26-052-TL) and Authorizing Corresponding Budget
Adjustment
14.
Public Defender (R. Conant)
A.
Monthly Report
15.
Court Services Administration (L. Aust)
A.
Monthly Report
B.
JJC Housing Report
16.
Circuit Clerk (T. …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-977 — moved forward by roll call vote
4 yea · 2 nay · 2 absent · 1 present
Myrna Molina nay · Bill Lenert absent · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Michael Linder yea · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams absent · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
County committee to vote on lawsuit settlement in closed session
The Kane County Legal Affairs and Claims Committee is holding a special meeting to consider approving a settlement in Case 23CV3789. The committee will first meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation, then reconvene in open session to vote on the settlement. The agenda also includes approval of the July 16, 2026 minutes and public comment.
- Vote on settlement approval for Case 23CV3789
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation
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PIEROG, Gumz, Roth, Tepe and Williams
County Boardroom
10:30 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
***SPECIAL MEETING***
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Remote Attendance Requests
4.
Approval of Minutes: July 16, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
Executive Session
A.
Pending Litigation
7.
Open Session
A.
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 23CV3789
8.
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
3 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent
Vote on Settlement Approval for Case 23CV3789 — approved by roll call vote
3 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Michelle Gumz yea · Bill Roth yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams absent
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Legal Affairs and Claims
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC Administration Committee
Committee to vote on contracts for parking lot, snow plowing, generator maintenance
The Kane County Administration Committee is meeting to review monthly finances, hear department reports, and vote on several building management contracts, including a parking lot project, snow plowing services, and generator maintenance. They will also discuss a potential AI policy and consider a facility use request for a Blessing of the Animals event.
- Contract with Abbey Construction Company for Fabyan Parking Lot Project (BID# 26-054-TL)
- Contract for snow plowing services with Tentinger Landscapes, Inc. (RFP# 26-035-DH)
- Contract extension for generator maintenance with Midwest Power Industry Incorporated (BID# 23-046)
- Contract extension for roof inspection and repair with Weatherguard Roofing Company (BID# 23-054)
- Discussion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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 Room
10:30 AM
Wednesday, August 12, 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: July 15, 2026
5.
Public Comment
6.
Finance Report
A.
Monthly Finance Reports
7.
Executive Director's Report (R. Fahnestock)
A.
Amasa White House Planning
B.
Building Management Financials …
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-1006 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Chris Kious absent · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-1007 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Chris Kious absent · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-1008 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Chris Kious absent · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-1009 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Chris Kious absent · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-1012 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Chris Kious absent · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
TMP-26-1016 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 3 absent
Chris Kious absent · Leslie Juby yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Sonia Garcia yea · Michelle Gumz yea · David Young absent · Kimberley Young yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog absent
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Human Services Committee
Committee to vote on 2027 health insurance, staffing contracts, holiday schedule
The Kane County Human Services Committee will vote on resolutions authorizing contracts for temporary staffing, selecting Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna as the 2027 group health and dental benefit providers, and approving the 2027 county holiday schedule. The committee will also receive monthly financial reports, a training compliance report, and updates on health plans and risk management.
- Resolution approving 2027 holiday schedule for Kane County offices
- Resolution authorizing contracts with Peloton Workforce, Inc. and The Salem Group for temporary staffing services
- Resolution authorizing Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna as group health and dental benefit providers for 2027
- Monthly financial reports
- Monthly training report
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SURGES, Linder, Allan, Garcia, Gripe, Lewis, Tarver, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) &
Pierog (County Chair)
County Board Room
9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Remote Attendance Requests
4.
Approval of Minutes: July 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.
Resolution: Approving the 2027 Holiday Schedule for Kane County Offices
B.
Resolution: Authorizing Contracts with Peloton Workforce, Inc. and The Salem
Group for Temporary Staffing Services
C.
Resolution: Authorizing Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna as Kane County’s
Group Health and Dental Benefit Provider for 2027
D.
Health Plan Updates
E.
Risk Management Plan
11.
Reports Placed On File
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12.
Executive Session (if needed)
13.
Adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-26-999 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan absent · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-1014 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan absent · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
TMP-26-1019 — moved forward by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Clifford Surges yea · Michael Linder yea · Deborah Allan absent · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Anita Lewis yea · Bill Tarver yea · Bill Roth yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 9:45 AM
County Board
County Board to adopt FY2027 tax levies for 19 funds and special areas
The Kane County Board will vote on a series of resolutions adopting tax levies for the fiscal year 2027, covering the General Fund, special service areas, and other dedicated funds. The board will also consider a large consent agenda of contracts, agreements, and purchases, and may enter executive session for litigation, labor negotiations, and personnel matters.
- Adoption of FY2027 tax levies for 19 funds, including General Fund, County Highway Fund, and special service areas (e.g., Mill Creek, Plank Road, Boyer Road)
- Contract extension with M/M Peters Construction for concrete services (BID# 23-041)
- Intergovernmental agreement with City of Aurora for Drone as First Responder program
- Purchase of forensic lab equipment (Crime-Lite ML Pro, QuantStudio 5, Spectrum Compact CE) for Coroner's Office
- Approval of Final Consent Order 2019-CH-789 (open session item)
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
REMOTE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 9, 2026 & July 14, 2026
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT
7.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
A.
2025 Audit (Baker Tilly, Michael Malatt, CPA)
B.
DAR Elm Tree
C.
2030 Census
8.
FY2027 TAX LEVIES
A.
Resolution: 26-379 Adopting a Tax Levy for the 45W185 Plank Road Special
Service Area
B.
Resolution: 26-380 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Boyer Road Special Service
Area
C.
Resolution: 26-381 Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Bridge Fund
D.
Resolution: 26-382 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Church Molitor Special Service
Area
E.
Resolution: 26-383 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Crane Road Estates Special
Billing Area
F.
Resolution: 26-384 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Tamara Dittman Special Billing
Area
G.
Resolution: 26-385 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Exposition View Special Billing
Area
H.
Resolution: 26-386 Adopting a Tax Levy for the General Fund
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Resolution: 26-387 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Kane County Health Fund
J.
Resolution: 26-388 Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Highway Matching
Fund
K.
Resolution: 26-389 Adopting a Tax Levy for the County Highway Fund
L.
Resolution: 26-390 Adopting a Tax Levy for the Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund
M.
Resolution: 26-391 Adopting a Tax Levy f …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-350 — approved by roll call vote
18 yea · 3 nay · 2 present · 2 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan yea · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates nay · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe present · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious absent · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · 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 absent · David Young nay · Kimberley Young yea · Corinne M. Pierog present
The other 60 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Commission
Forest Preserve Commission to vote on employee handbook, land sale, grants
The Kane County Forest Preserve District Commission is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, bills, and per diem, and to consider a consent agenda with resolutions on employee handbook revisions, a restated organization ordinance, bids for tree clearing and insulation, a grant application, a change order for Fox River Trail improvements, and the sale of district-owned parcels. The commission will also enter closed session to discuss land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel.
- Resolution approving revisions to the Employee Handbook 2026
- Resolution approving bids for tree and brush clearing at eight forest preserves
- Resolution authorizing application for IDNR OSLAD grant for Rutland Forest Preserve site improvements
- Change order with HR Green, Inc. for Fox River Trail path improvements engineering
- Resolution authorizing sale of district-owned parcels along Riverside Drive in Fox River Heights Subdivision
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Government Center
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District
Commission
Agenda
County Board Room
8:30 AM
Tuesday, August 11, 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 from July 14, 2026
VI.
Presentation and Approval of the Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from July
2026
DOC-2026-15 Bills and Commissioners Per Diem from July 2026
VII.
Presentations
VIII.
Consent Agenda
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------
Finance and Administration
FP-R-26-08-3240 Resolution Approving Revisions to the Employee Handbook
2026
FP-O-26-08-0630 Approval of the Restated Organization Ordinance
Land Acquisition
Planning and Utilization
FP-R-26-08-3241 Resolution Approving Bids for Tree and Brush Clearing at
Portions of Eight Forest Preserves
FP-R-26-08-3242 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Installation of Insulation at
the Natural Resource Management Facility
FP-R-26-08-3243 Resolution Authorizing the District to Apply for IDNR OSLAD
Grant Funds for Site Improvements at Rutland Forest Preserve
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FP-R-26-08-3244 Resolution Approving a Change Order with HR Green, Inc. for
Professional Services to Develop Engineering Plans and Construction
Observation for the Fox …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
Forest Preserve Committee to vote on employee handbook, land sale, and grants
The Executive Committee will consider several consent agenda items including revisions to the employee handbook, a resolution to sell district-owned parcels along Riverside Drive, and a bid for tree and brush clearing at eight forest preserves. They will also discuss applying for an IDNR OSLAD grant for Rutland Forest Preserve improvements and a change order for Fox River Trail path engineering. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition, license agreements, potential litigation, and personnel matters.
- Resolution approving revisions to the Employee Handbook 2026
- Resolution authorizing sale of district-owned parcels along Riverside Drive in Fox River Heights Subdivision
- Resolution approving bids for tree and brush clearing at portions of eight forest preserves
- Resolution authorizing application for IDNR OSLAD grant for site improvements at Rutland Forest Preserve
- Resolution approving change order with HR Green, Inc. for Fox River Trail path improvements
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1996 S. Kirk Rd. Suite 320
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, August 6, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from July 9, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Presentation and Approval of Bills and Commissioners' Per Diem from July 2026
TMP-26-968 Bills and Commissioners Per Diem from July 2026
V. New Business
VI. Preliminary Full Commission Agenda
------------------------------------------------ CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------------------
Finance and Administration
TMP-26-937 Resolution Approving Revisions to the Employee Handbook 2026
TMP-26-938 Approval of the Restated Organization Ordinance
Land Acquisition
Planning & Utilization
TMP-26-928 Resolution Approving Bids for Tree and Brush Clearing at Portions
of Eight Forest Preserves
TMP-26-929 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Installation of Insulation at the
Natural Resource Management Facility
TMP-26-941 Resolution Authorizing the District to Apply for IDNR OSLAD Grant
Funds for Site Improvements at Rutland Forest Preserve
TMP-26-900 Resolution Approving a Change Order with HR Green, Inc. for
Professional Services to Develop Engineering Plans and Construction
Observation for the Fox River Trail Path Improvements
Pa …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
FP-R-26-08-3240 — 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-26-08-0630 — 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-2026-15 — 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 Aug 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Executive Committee
Kane County Executive Committee to review preliminary County Board agenda
The committee is reviewing a preliminary agenda for the County Board that includes numerous contract extensions and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss intergovernmental agreements for transportation and public safety programs.
- Intergovernmental Agreement for a Drone as First Responder Program with the City of Aurora and Kane County Sheriff’s Office
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Campton Hills regarding traffic flow for Bunker Road, LaFox Road, and Keslinger Road
- Phase III Engineering and Construction for Kirk Road Over Union Pacific Railroad
- Purchase of a Palma 720T Boom Mower and 2025 Vermeer ML150VP Track Mini Skid for the Division of Transportation
- Reappointment of Supervisor of Assessments Mark D. Armstrong
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Government Center
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
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, August 5, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Minutes: July 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 ------------------------------------------------
Administration
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension with M/M Peters Construction,
Inc. for Kane County Concrete Services for the Building Management
Department and the Mill Creek Special Service Area (SSA) (BID# 23-041)
B. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Wall Finishing and Painting
Services with Midwest Decorating, Inc. for the Kane County Building
Management Department (BID# 22-038)
C. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Batavia Instant Print, Inc. to Furnish,
Print and Deliver NCR Forms for the Building Management Department (BID#
26-026-DH)
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D. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Second Chance Cardiac Solutions, Inc.
for the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Su …
🗳️ How they voted (41 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-358 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-359 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-360 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-361 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-362 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-339 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-340 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-345 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-364 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-341 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-342 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-343 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-357 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-366 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-369 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-371 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-365 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-344 — moved forward by roll call vote
14 yea · 1 present
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan 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 yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-367 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
26-368 — moved forward by roll call vote
13 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Corinne M. Pierog present · Deborah Allan yea · Michelle Gumz yea · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina absent · Jarett Sanchez yea · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges yea · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · Bill Roth yea
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM
County Board
Budget adoption
The Kane County Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriations and Budget. The agenda is mostly procedural, with a focus on the budget adoption. Other items include public comment and committee updates.
- Ordinance 26-338: Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriations and Budget
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Government Center
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
County Board
Agenda
County Board Room10:30 AMWednesday, August 5, 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. Ordinance: 26-338 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriations and
Budget
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10. OPEN SESSION
11. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. COMMITTEE UPDATES
13. ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — failed by roll call vote
16 nay · 5 yea · 3 present · 1 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola nay · Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo nay · Mavis Bates present · Sonia Garcia nay · Jon Gripe nay · Michelle Gumz yea · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby yea · Chris Kious nay · Bill Lenert nay · Anita Lewis nay · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis nay · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez absent · Cherryl Strathmann nay · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver yea · Vern Tepe nay · Rick Williams nay · David Young present · Kimberley Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-338 — approved by roll call vote
13 yea · 9 nay · 2 present · 1 absent
Jennifer Abbatacola yea · Deborah Allan nay · Alex Arroyo yea · Mavis Bates present · Sonia Garcia yea · Jon Gripe yea · Michelle Gumz nay · Mo Iqbal nay · Leslie Juby nay · Chris Kious yea · Bill Lenert yea · Anita Lewis yea · Michael Linder yea · Myrna Molina yea · Ted Penesis yea · Bill Roth nay · Jarett Sanchez absent · Cherryl Strathmann yea · Clifford Surges nay · Bill Tarver nay · Vern Tepe yea · Rick Williams yea · David Young nay · Kimberley Young nay · Corinne M. Pierog present
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Land Acquisition Committee
3rd Floor Board Room
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Forest Preserve District, Planning and Utilization Committee
Forest Preserve Committee Meets
The Kane County Forest Preserve District's Planning and Utilization Committee is meeting to discuss and approve various proposals, including bids for tree and brush clearing, insulation installation, and a change order for the Fox River Trail Path Improvements. The committee will also consider applying for IDNR OSLAD Grant Funds for site improvements at Rutland Forest Preserve. The agenda is primarily procedural with some substantive items.
- Tree and brush clearing at eight forest preserves
- Insulation installation at the Natural Resource Management Facility
- Fox River Trail Path Improvements with HR Green, Inc.
- Application for IDNR OSLAD Grant Funds for Rutland Forest Preserve
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1996 S. Kirk Rd. Suite 320
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
Forest Preserve District, Planning
and Utilization Committee
Agenda
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, July 30, 2026
I. Call To Order
Remote Attendance Approval
II. Approval of Minutes from June 25, 2026
III. Public Comment (Each Speaker is limited to three minutes)
IV. Bids and Proposals
TMP-26-928 Resolution Approving Bids for Tree and Brush Clearing at Portions
of Eight Forest Preserves
TMP-26-929 Resolution Approving a Bid for the Installation of Insulation at the
Natural Resource Management Facility
V. New or Unfinished Business
TMP-26-941 Resolution Authorizing the District to Apply for IDNR OSLAD Grant
Funds for Site Improvements at Rutland Forest Preserve
TMP-26-900 Resolution Approving a Change Order with HR Green, Inc. for
Professional Services to Develop Engineering Plans and Construction
Observation for the Fox River Trail Path Improvements
VI. Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, License Agreements, Potential
Litigation and Personnel
VII. Communications
VIII. Chairman's Comments
IX. Adjournment
Adjournment until: Thursday, August 27, 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=aURTSGJoRlVJNDRCcHJXd3dva …
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 10:30 AM
KC American Rescue Plan Committee
County Board Room
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM
KC Finance and Budget Committee
Kane County Finance Committee to review budget revisions and service contracts
The KC Finance and Budget Committee will meet to review monthly financial reports and approve various expense reimbursements. The body will consider resolutions regarding workforce development funding and health department interfund loans. A contract extension for refuse and recycling services is also on the agenda.
- Resolution to authorize funding for Workforce Development Program expenses from the General Fund
- Resolution for an interfund loan to the Health Department for delayed reimbursements
- Contract extension for Curbside Refuse and Recycling Services for Mill Creek SSA and Unincorporated Blackberry Township
- Resolution to revise Kane County Financial Policies regarding Travel Policy
- Ordinance regarding Animal Ordinance Tag Addition
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Government Center
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, July 29, 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: June 24, 2026
5. Public Comment
6. Treasurer's Report (C. Lauzen)
A. Monthly Report
7. Auditor's Report (P. Wegman)
A. Monthly Report
B. June 2026 Claims Exception Report
C. Resolution: Approving June 2026 Claims Paid
D. Resolution: Authorizing Revision to the Kane County Financial Policies (Travel
Policy)
E. Resolution: Approving Personal Expense Voucher Reimbursement Requests
8. Finance Director's Report (K. Hopkinson)
A. Monthly Finance Reports
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving County Board Personal Expense Voucher
Reimbursement Request
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Funding of Workforce Development Program
Expenses from the General Fund General Account
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C. Resolution: Authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Payment of Program
Expenses from the General Fund for the Health Department in Instances Where
Funding Agreements or Reimbursements are Delayed
D. Ordinance: Animal Ordinance …
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — 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
26-377 — 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
26-355 — 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
26-364 — 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
26-356 — 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
26-352 — 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
26-353 — 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
26-351 — moved forward by roll call vote
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Bill Lenert yea · Jarett Sanchez yea · Leslie Juby yea · Anita Lewis yea · Ted Penesis yea · Clifford Surges absent · Vern Tepe yea · Bill Roth present · Corinne M. Pierog present
26-354 — 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
Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes — approved by roll call vote
7 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
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 absent
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 211 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Kane County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-920 people (-$108.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Flood": 4, "Snowstorm": 4, "Severe Storm": 3, "Tornado": 2 · last Thu Mar 26, 2020)
Traffic fatalities30 (6 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments13,537 (194,921 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,761/mo (4,141 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.6% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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1,629
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$312.9M
Spending$247.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$290.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.93×
Debt-load index53 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the
research explorer.
Meeting archives
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