Grundy County Board met March 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Balkema called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Present |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present |
| Ken Iverson | Board Member | Present |
| Deb Warning | Board Member | Present |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present |
| Mike Onorato | Board Member | Absent |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present |
| Don Hansen | Vice Chairman | Present |
| Lana Phillips | Board Member | Present |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Present |
| David Valdivia | Board Member | Present |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present |
| Drew Muffler | Board Member | Present |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present |
| Ellen Hanson | Board Member | Present |
There were no Public Comments or Public Recognition.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Feb 12, 2019 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board accept the Minutes from the February 12, 2019 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
V. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. Land Use Director
Place on File Adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve to Place on File, the Adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
B. Grundy County Transit
1. 4706 : Acceptance Special Warranty FY19 - Public Transit Service
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve the Acceptance of Special Warranty FY19 - Public Transit Service. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
2. 4707 : Acceptance Special Warranty FY20 - Public Transit Service
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board approve the Acceptance of Special Warranty FY20 - Public Transit Service. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
3. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Transit Application FY20 Downstate Operating Assistance Grant
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Transit Application FY20-Downstate Operating Assistance Grant. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
4. 2019-005 : Ordinance Authorizing Grundy County to Provide Public Transportation
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve Ordinance Authorizing Grundy County to Provide Public Transportation. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
VI. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. Treasurer Report 02-28-2019 Fund Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
B. Clerk & Recorder
1. 4763 : Quarterly County Clerk & Recorder Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the Quarterly County Clerk & Recorder Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
C. Regional Office of Education
1. 4748 : ROE Quarterly Report December 2018 - February 2019
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the Regional Office of Education Quarterly Report, December 2018 - February 2019. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
VII. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. 4731 : Approve Claims Listing 02-25-2019
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the 02/25/2019 Claims Listing. It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
2. 4764 : Approve Claims Listing 03-11-2019
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board approve the 03/11/2019 Claims Listing. It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
VIII. Appointments
A. 2019-014 : Approve Reappointment - Rodney Kodat - Dwight Fire Protection District
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Iverson that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Rodney Kodat to the Dwight Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
B. 2019-015 : Approve Reappointment - Brent Baker - Verona Kinsman Fire Protection District
It was MOVED by Board Member Ridenour and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Brent Baker to the Verona-Kinsman Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
C. 2019-016 : Approve Reappointment - Raymond Underhill - Minooka Fire Protection District
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Raymond Underhill to the Minooka Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
IX. Resolutions
A. Approve Amending Grundy County Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Section 12 G
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Amending Grundy County Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Section 12 G. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
X. Old Business
Chairman Balkema updated the Board on the Six Sigma Payroll project.
XI. New Business
A. Finance Analyst Position
Job Description - Financial Analyst
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board approve the Job Description for a new Financial Analyst position.
A discussion was held, and several questions from the Board were answered.
Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
B. Ottawa Enterprise Zone
1. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 019-2014 Entitled: an Ordinance Establishing an Enterprise Zone Within the City of Ottawa
Kevin Lindeman, Executive Director of North Central Illinois Council of Governments addressed the Board and gave some background information regarding the Ordinance which required Board action.
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Approve Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 019-2014, Entitled:an Ordinance Establishing an Enterprise Zone. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
2. Resolution - Ottawa Area Enterprise Zone - Approve Addendum
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Resolution - Ottawa Area Enterprise Zone - Approve Addendum. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
C. Approval of the Grundy County Safety Policy and Procedure Manual
County Administrator, George Gray updated the Board on the changes to the Safety Policy Manual.
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board Approve the 2019 Grundy County Safety Policy and Procedure Manual. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
D. Intergovernmental Agreement Between Grundy County and Townships
1. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Township Access to Confidential Info.
Supervisor of Assessments, Tom Hougas, addressed the Board and explained the Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Township access to confidential information.
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve the Resolution-Intergovernmental Agreement with Township Access to Confidential Info. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
E. Sheriff'sDepartmentFuelBids
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve the 2019 Sheriff's Department Fuel Bids. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
XII. Closed Session - The Board did not enter into Closed Session
XIII. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is April 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm
XIV. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Chairman Balkema introduced and welcomed Jonathan Kelfer, the newest member of the IT Department. Several Board Members shared many things, including recognizing the Coal City Middle School Wrestling Team winning 1st at the State Tournament, the Coal City High School Wrestling Team taking second at State. Also, Grundy County Sergeant Paul Clampitt being awarded the Red Cross Hero Award, as well as Megan Bugg of Coal City receiving the Red Cross Youth Hero Award. Also shout outs for the Coal City musical, Morris High School musical, and the Minooka High School musical.
XV. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board vote their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:00 p.m. to Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Onorato
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