Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met May 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Absent |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present |
| Don Hansen | Vice Chairman | Absent |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Present |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present |
Grundy County Highway Engineer Eric Gibson
Grundy County Civil Engineering Technician Cody Doran
Grundy County Administrator George Gray
Grundy County Assistant State's Attorney Perry Rudman
Grundy County Board Chairman Chris Balkema Phoned IN
Public Guest:
Thomas Engineering Stephen Vandeveer
II. Public Comment
No public comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Motion to Approve Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
IV. Animal Control Claims
1. Animal Control Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
V. Animal Control Report
1. Animal Control Report
George Gray reported that the animal control report was in the agenda packet. There were no
questions on the report.
VI. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
VII. New Business Transit
A. GTS Bus Storage Building
1. Motion to Proceed with Request for Qualifications for Bus Storage Building Engineer/Architect
George Gray discussed the grant funds available to construct a bus storage facility. The next step of the process is to choose an engineer / architect firm to move forward with design and site location. This is a request for qualifications process set by IDOT. Sherey and George will work to begin the process with IDOT.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
B. FY 19 Contract
George Gray informed the committee that the FY 19 Contract has been approved at board and has been forwarded to IDOT for processing.
C. Requisition Status
George Gray informed the committee that reimbursements can begin when the FY 19 contract IDOT review has been completed.
D. FY 20 Application
George Gray informed the committee that the FY 20 contract application has been sent to IDOT for their review and signature and will be sent back to the County for committee and board action.
VIII. OldBusinessTransit
No old business for transit.
Eric Rasmussen asked if Cody Doran Civil Engineering Technician would give an introduction to the committee.
Cody introduced himself and gave a brief summary of his background.
IX. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
X. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Overtime
Eric informed the committee that overtime and fuel usage should slow down now that the winter season is over.
XI. Ridge Road Update
Eric Gibson informed the committee that the letting date has been moved to August 2nd due to ROW approval and railroad agreements.
At this time the project team is working on completion of ROW Acquisition and completion of both Railroad Agreements.
Project plans and specifications will be submitted on time.
XII. Kinsman Railroad Storm Sewer Construction Cost
Eric Gibson informed the committee that the highway department will be requesting quotes for storm sewer connection at Kinsman Railroad Crossing.
XIII. NewBusinessHighway
A. Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with Hutchinson Engineering Inc.
1. Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with Hutchinson Engineering
Eric Gibson informed the committee that a Request for Qualifications was advertised for Phase 3 Engineering for Ridge Road. The top three candidates were interviewed and scored. The top candidate chosen to perform Phase 3 Engineering was Hutchinson Engineering Inc. The final action to acquire federal funds for Phase 3 Engineering is to complete the engineering agreement.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/11/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
B. Electronic Agenda Packets
Eric Gibson requested that moving forward committee agenda packets be mostly electronic to save on paper and time involved in developing the packets. The agenda will still be printed out but the packet will not.
XIV. Old Business Highway
A. Review Construction and Maintenance Agreement with WCL Railroad
Eric Gibson informed the committee that the construction and maintenance agreement has not been received but we are being told that it will be done prior to board meeting.
B. Review Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation Railroad
Eric Gibson informed the committee that the construction agreement has not been received but we are being told that it will be done prior to board meeting.
C. Grand Ridge Road Bridge Update
Eric Gibson gave an update on the Grand Ridge Road Bridge reconstruction project. The project is on schedule and the contractor is working on earthwork, approaches, and sleeper slabs. Anticipating July 4th completion.
D. Braceville Road Bridge Update
Eric Gibson gave an update on the Braceville Road Bridge reconstruction project. The project is on schedule and the contractor is working on earthwork, guardrail and culverts. Anticipating July 4th completion.
E. IGA with Minooka for County ROW Mowing
1. IGA with Minooka for County ROW Mowing
Eric Gibson updated the committee on the IGA with Minooka for mowing County ROW in the Village limits. The IGA will allow the County and Minooka to split the cost of mowing. The county portion is $2340 per year. This is a time and cost savings for the County.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/11/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
F. Willet Hoffman AASHTOWare Permit Chart Agreement
1. Willet Hoffman AASTHOWare Permit Chart Agreement
Eric informed the committee that the AASHTOWare software will give the county improved capability of analyzing overweight permit loads effects on the county bridges. This can help prevent advanced deterioration of the structures. The costs of the work is 39,923.92
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/11/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
2. Benefit of AASHTOWare
3. District 3 AASHTOWare Reviews
XV. Budget Reporting
George Gray gave a update on the budget.
XVI. Executive Session
A. Land Acquisition and the sale/lease of property 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) and (6)
1. Motion to Enter into Executive Session to Discuss Land Acquisition and the Sale/lease of property
Roll Call:
Eric Rasmusson Harold Vota
Jim Ryan
Greg Ridenour
Perry Rudman
George Gray
Cody Doran
Eric Gibson
Chis Balkema Phone
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
2. Motion to leave Executive Session
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
XVII. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session
1. Motion to Continue with ROW Negotiations as Discussed
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
XVIII.Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
ABSENT: Boresi, Hansen
XIX. Agenda Items
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