Grundy County Board of Trustees met May 14.
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 | Present |
| 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 | Absent |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present |
| Drew Muffler | Board Member | Present |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present |
| Ellen Hanson | Board Member | Present |
A moment of silence was held in remembrance of County IT Director, Tim Doss, who recently passed away.
IV. Public Recognition / Public Comments
Land Use Director, Heidi Miller awarded two 'Trashformation' awards. Coal City students Promise Walker and Caiden Tourigny, were the students who were recognized. She also told the Board about a grant the Land Use Dept. recently received from the Youth Philanthropy Group of the Grundy County Foundation. She said the $600 they received will go towards starting a light bulb recycling pilot program.
Assistant State's Attorney, Perry Rudman introduced Sean Lenckus, a newly appointed Assistant State's Attorney.
V. Approval of Minutes
A. CountyBoard-RegularMeeting-Apr9,20196:00PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the Minutes from the April 9, 2019 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Balkema told the Board that items X.C. and X.D. would be striked from the agenda, and that item XI. would be moved down to after New Business.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
VI. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. Land Use Director
1. Approve Petition 19-ZBA-002 Map Amendment from A- Agricultural to AR- Agricultural Residential
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella, and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Petition #19-ZBA-002, Map Amendment from A- Agricultural to AR- Agricultural Residential. 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, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
2. Approve Adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve Adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
B. County Highway Engineer
County Engineer, Eric Gibson, addressed the Board regarding the several Highway Department items.
1. 2019-029 : Approval of Resolution to Procure Participation for Ridge Road
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Resolution to Procure Participation for Ridge Road project. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
2. 2019-030 : Approval of Resolution to Obligate Funds for Construction Cost for Ridge Road
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Resolution to Obligate Funds for Construction Cost for Ridge Road project. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
3. Approval of Agreement for Willet Hoffman to Perform 2019 & 2020 Bridge Inspections
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Agreement - Willet Hoffman to Perform 2019 & 2020 Bridge Inspections. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
4. Approval of Construction & Maintenance Agreement with Wisconsin Central Limited Railroad
County Engineer Gibson updated the Board on the Agreement with Wisconsin Central Limited Railroad. He told the Board he is hopeful to have everything from the railroad for the next COBD meeting.
5. Approval of Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation
County Engineer Gibson updated the Board on the Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation.
C. Grundy CountyTransit
Transit Director, Sherey Zerbian, addressed the Board regarding the Transit Grant items which required Board action.
1. Approve Resolution Authorizing Execution & Amendment of Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement for FY 19
1. 2019-031 : Approve Resolution Authorizing Execution & Amendment Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Iverson, and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve Resolution Authorizing Execution & Amendment Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
2. Approve Resolution Authorizing Execution & Amendment of federal 5311 Grant Agreement for FY 19
1. Approve Resolution Execution & Amendment of Federal 5311 Grant Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Resolution Execution & Amendment of Federal 5311 Grant Agreement. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
VII. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. Monthly Reports
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve Monthly Treasurer's Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
B. Circuit Clerk
1. 2019-012 : Approve Ordinance-Establishing Civil Fees & Criminal & Traffic Assessments Charged by Circuit Clerk
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Ordinance-Establishing Civil, Criminal & Traffic Assessment Fees Charged by Circuit Clerk. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
VIII. Reports-BoardCommittees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing 04-22-2019
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Claims Listing from 04-22-2019. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
2. 4893 : Claims Listing 05-13-2019
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve Claims Listing from 05-13-2019. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
IX. Appointments
A. Approve Appointment of Chris Balkema to the Public Building Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Appointment of Chris Balkema to the Public Building Commission. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
B. Approve Appointment of Shane Gilbertson to the GCHA
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Appointment of Shane Gilbertson to the Grundy County Housing Authority. 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, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
X. Resolutions
A. 2019-035 : Resolution Authorizing COBD Chair to Assign Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificate of Purchase, 09 40 06 088 6M
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Resolution Authorizing Assignment of Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificate of Purchase, 09-40-06-088-6M. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
B. First Amendment to Agreement Between Grundy County and U.S. Venture
It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board Approve First Amendment to Agreement Between Grundy County and U.S. Venture Inc. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
C. Approval of Third Amended Dresden Power Station Real Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
This item was struck from the agenda.
D. Intergovernmental Agreement-Redistribution of Exelon Taxes
This item was struck from the agenda.
XI. Old Business
A. Tabler Road Flood Plain Property Update
Chairman Balkema updated the Board on the Tabler Road property, he also thanked Assistant State's Attorney, Perry Rudman, and County Administrator, George Gray for all their work on the project.
Board Member Iverson exited the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Board Member Iverson entered back into the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
XII. New Business
A. Part Time Payroll Clerk Position
Chairman Balkema gave the Board some background regarding the Part Time Payroll Clerk position. He explained the need of moving payroll duties to the Human Resource department and the need of the new position.
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Approve the Part Time Payroll Clerk Position. A lengthy discussion was held. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
B. Selection of County Supervisor of Assessments; Pending Legislation
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve Resolution-Selection of County Supervisor of Assessments; Pending Legislation. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
C. Donation of Surplus Office Furniture
It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Policy for Donation of Surplus Office Furniture. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [15 TO 0]
MOVER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Olson, Hanson
ABSTAIN: Muffler
ABSENT: Valdivia
XIII. Closed Session (if needed)
A. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
1. Motion to Enter Into Closed Session for Personnel Purposes
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board enter into Closed Session at 7:20 p.m., for the purpose of discussing Personnel matters. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following 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, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
XIV. Motion to Come out of Closed Session
Board Member Iverson departed at 7:42, after Closed Session.
1. Motion to come out of Closed Session
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board vote to come out of Closed Session at 7:44 p.m. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
EXCUSED: Iverson
XV. Motion to approve Closed Session Recommendations
1. Motion to Approve Closed Session Recommendation
It was MOVED by Board Member Boresi and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve the hiring of Matt Melvin at the salary of $80,000 to fill the Finance Analyst Position. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
EXCUSED: Iverson
2. Finance Analyst Position
The Board acted upon this agenda item in Closed Session.
XVI. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is June 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm XVII. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Chairman Balkema told the Board about the two Joliet Slammer's fundraising events, set up by Animal Control.
XVIII.Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board voter their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:47 p.m., to Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Valdivia
EXCUSED: Iverson
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