Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met Jan. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Eric Rasmusson | Vice Chairman | Present | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present | |
| Don Hansen | Board Member | Present | |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Late | 4:34 AM |
Chris Balkema Grundy County Board Chairman - By Phone
Sherey Zerbian Grundy County Transit Director
Eric Gibson Grundy County Engineer
George Gray Grundy County Administrator
Mary Kucharz Grundy County Human Resources Director
Michael Kucharz
II. Public Comment
No public comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Dec 20, 2018 4:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Vice Chairman
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
IV. Animal Control
A. Budget Reporting
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
George Gray gave an update on the FY 2019 Budget. Budget is on track and no concerns.
V. Animal Control Claims
1. Animal Control Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan
ABSENT: Ridenour
VI. Animal Control Monthly Report
1. Animal Control Update
George Gray updated the committee on fundraising events possible for Animal Control.
VII. Joliet Slammers Fundraising Discussion
George Gray explained the Joliet Fundraiser Event for Animal Control and that participation from Animal
Control will allow them to receive fund raising dollars from the event.
1. Motion to allow Animal Control to Participate in Joliet Slammers Fundraising Event
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Vice Chairman
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
IX. Update on Transit Grants
Mrs. Zerbian updated the committee that the New GATA update will be delaying the first reimbursements and that the 2nd quarter will possibly be delayed.
Mrs. Zerbian noted that this is taking place statewide.
X. New Business Transit
No new business
XI. Old Business Transit
Sherey Zerbian explained to the committee that the Transit System is now fully staffed with 6 Part time Drivers and 1 floater that can fill in when a driver is absent.
XII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
XIII. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel
Mr. Gibson explained that fuel usage is being monitored and tracked but relies on the weather this time of year.
2. Overtime
Mr. Gibson explained that overtime is being monitored and tracked but relies on the weather this time of year.
Mr. Gibson updated the committee on the status of delivery of the salt conveyor and hopper.
XIV. New Business Highway
No new business.
XV. Old Business Highway
Mr. Gibson explained that a short list has been assembled for the highway maintainer list and interviews will be scheduled for the upcoming week.
Mr. Gibson updated the committee of the status of hiring engineering technician, civil engineer, and a summer technician.
Mr. Gibson informed the committee on the status of the snow bird program and the snow plowing procedures.
XVI. Ridge Road Update
Eric explained that the construction and maintenance agreement has been received by CN railroad and comments were sent back for the railroad to address.
Eric explained that the next step in the ridge road process is to set an ICC hearing to set the agreements in place with both railroad and also to procure funding.
Project documents are 99% complete by Wight awaiting only small changes to come from railroad review comments. Project documents are on schedule to make letting dates.
The new letting date will be June 14th, 2019 that is relying on the completion of the ICC hearing and their orders.
Eric updated the committee on the ICC process and expressed the importance of a hearing in the near future. There will need to be 2 hearings to complete the process. One is scheduled for February 6th and the county is awaiting a date for the other.
XVII. Grundy County Board Rules of Order & Procedure
1. Highway
George Gray informed the committee of the updates made in the committee rules or orders.
XVIII.Executive Session
1. Motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
XIX. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session
1. Motion to leave executive session
No action necessary as a result of Executive Session
RESULT: ACCEPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
RECUSED: Hansen
XX. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
Adjournment at 6:07 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
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