Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Absent |
| Ken Iverson | 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 |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present |
| Jason Helland | State's Attorney | Present |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present |
| Joe Schroeder | EMA Director | Present |
| Corri Trotter | Circuit Clerk | Present |
| Tony Arnold | Maintenance Director | Present |
| Eric Werden | Deputy Chief | Present |
| Gary Dobbs | Public Defender | Present |
II. Public Portion
None
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 7, 2019 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
IV. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
Deputy Chief Eric Werden told the committee that the current provider for jail food service is done effective May 1, 2019. Discussions included the possibility of an extension of time from the current vendor, the urgency to act on a replacement and the requirements to bid the services. States Attorney Helland stated that the statute reads that an emergency contract can be approved without bidding by the County Board. The matter will be addressed at the next County Board meeting.
V. EMA
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
Joe Schroeder reviewed the report with the committee.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
VI. Coroner
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
VII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
VIII. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
IX. Public Defender
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
X. Probation Department Report
XI. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
1. Administration Facility Report
XII. New/Old Business
A. HB 2861 Clean Energy Progress Bill
Nancy Norton, GEDC explained that the bill contains many provisions and technical changes to the energy procurement market and makes accommodations for wind, solar and nuclear energy. The pros and cons of the bill were discussed including the importance of a commitment to keep the plants open during the term of the legislation. The committee agreed to authorize George Gray and Nancy Norton to move forward with proposed safeguard legislation if necessary.
XIII. May Proclamation - GWRRA - Motorist Awareness Program
1. Proclamation - May as Gold WIng Road Riders Motorist Awareness Month
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
XIV. Facility Use Requests
1. Peace Chapel Assembly of God - Easter Egg Hunt on Soccer Field
1. Motion to approve the facility use request.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
2. Grundy County Amateur Radio Club
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
XV. Budget Reporting
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
XVI. Appointments
1. Approve Reappointment of Brad Baker to the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
2. Approve Reappointment of Mitchell Bailey to the Coal City Fire PD
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
3. Approve Reappointment of John Lissy to the Coal City Fire PD
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
4. Approve Reappointment of Dale Watson to the GCETSB
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
5. Approve Reappointment of Robert Coleman to the GCETSB
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
6. Approve Reappointment of Dick Joyce to the GCETSB
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
XVII. Legislative Matters
1. Counties at the Capitol
XVIII. Executive Session
None
XIX. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
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