Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met March 7.
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 | Absent |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present |
| George Gray | Administrator | Present |
| Tim Doss | IT Director | Present |
| Tony Arnold | Maintenance Supervisor | Present |
| Tom Hougas | Assessor | Present |
| Corri Trotter | Circuit Clerk | Present |
| Jason Helland | State's Attorney | Present |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present |
| Joe Schroeder | EMA Director | Present |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present |
II. Public Portion
None
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 7, 2019 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
IV. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
1. Motion to aprove the claims as submitted
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
C. Sheriff Department Fuel Bids
1. 2019 Sheriff Fuel Bids
The committee recommended the low bidder, Grainco FS to the County Board with a positive recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
V. Appointments
1. Reappointment of Rodney Kodat to the Dwight Fire Protection District
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
2. Reappointment of Brent Baker to the Verona Kinsman Fire Protection District
Mr Baker introduced himself to the committee.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
3. Reappointment of Raymond Underhill to the Minooka Fire PD
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
VI. EMA
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
Joe Schroeder reviewed the report with the committee including an update on the Tabler/Minooka Road properties.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
VII. Coroner
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
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
A discussion was held regarding the cost and the need for autopsies.
VIII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
Corri Trotter told the committee that her office is participating in the Local Debt Recovery Program of the IL Office of the Comptroller which provides for the offset of tax refunds or other payment made by the state to parties with qualified debts owed to the Circuit Clerk's office. She also discussed upcoming fee increases in July, 2019.
IX. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
Jason Helland reported on a recent staff change in his office. He also stated that a heroin forum will be held on March 13, 2019 at 6PM at the Coal City Library.
X. Public Defender
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
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
XI. Probation Department Report
None
XII. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
B. Report
Tony Arnold reviewed the report with the committee.
1. Administration Facility Report
XIII. New/Old Business
XIV. Facility Use Requests
A. YMCA - Soccer Field Use - June 24-27, 1-4
1. Facility Use Request
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
XV. Budget Reporting
George Gray reported that all budgets are on track.
XVI. Legislative Matters
None
XVII. Executive Session
XVIII. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XIX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:20 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSENT: Dyer, Olson
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