Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met May 9.
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 | Absent |
| 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 |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Remote |
| George Gray | County Board Administrator | Present |
| Corri Trotter | Circuit Clerk | Present |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present |
| Tony Arnold | Maintenance Director | Present |
II. Public Portion
None
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 4, 2019 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
IV. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer
B. Report
Sheriff Briley updated the committee on the search for a replacement vendor for food service for the jail.
V. 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: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
B. Report
Provided for the committee's review.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
VI. Coroner
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
B. Report
None
VII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
B. Report
VIII. Ordinances
1. Approve Ord. Establishing Civil Fees & Criminal & Traffic Assessments Charged by Circuit Clerk
The committee recommended the ordinance to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
IX. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
B. Report
Asst. States Attorney Perry Rudman told the committee that the office is very busy with criminal and civil work.
X. Public Defender
1. Claims
2. Report
3. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
XI. Probation Department Report
None
XII. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
B. Report
Tony Arnold told the committee that he is continuing with the carpet replacement project in eight more offices and flooring replacement in Health Department areas. He requested three quotes, with only one response; the same vendor and pricing as last year. The funds are budgeted.
1. Administration Facility Report
XIII. New/Old Business
A. 216 E. Illinois Ave Building Inspection
A discussion was held regarding the structural inspection done by Chamlin & Associates Inc. The consensus of the committee was to direct the County Administrator to obtain engineering estimates for total demolition and rehabilitation of the building.
1. Chamlin Report: 216 E. Illinois Ave
B. Donate Surplus Office Equipment
The committee discussed the possibility of offer surplus office furniture to other government bodies. The matter will be further discussed at the County Board meeting on May 14th.
XIV. Facility Use Requests
None
XV. Budget Reporting
Gray reported that all budgets are on track.
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
XVI. Appointments
1. Reappointment of Shane Gilbertson to the GCHA
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/14/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
XVII. Legislative Matters
A. House Bill 3317
Gray told the committee that the Tax Committee had directed Perry Rudman to draft a resolution in opposition of HB3317 and any bill singling out Grundy County to require an elected Assessor and in support of HB 3143 that establishes a uniform statewide policy. The resolution will be voted on by the County Board on May 14th.
1. Hb3317
XVIII. Executive Session
None
XIX. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:25 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson
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