Grundy County County Board met June 11.
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 | Absent |
| 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 |
Mike Ryerson of Morris spoke and inquired about Grundy County becoming a gun sanctuary county. Chairman Balkema explained that no action has been taken on the subject yet, but that it would first go before the Law & Justice Committee, and that it would be added to their July 2nd agenda.
Nalia Warmack & Nathanael Greene both addressed the Board and spoke of 4-H and the benefits of the local 4-H Extension. They invited the Board to the annual Pork Chop Dinner during the upcoming 4-H Fair on July 28th, and thanked the Board for all their support.
Coroner John Callahan honored Karen Connor, Administrative Deputy for the Coroner's Department, who will be retiring on July 1st, after 23 years of service to the County.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - May 14, 2019 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board accept the Minutes from the May 14, 2019 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
V. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. County Highway Engineer
County Engineer, Eric Gibson, addressed the Board regarding the three Highway Department items which required Board action.
1. IGA with Minooka for County ROW Mowing
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve an IGA between the County and the Village of Minooka regarding right of way mowing. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
2. 4910 : Willet Hoffman-AASHTOWare Permit Chart Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve an Agreement with Willet Hoffman to complete AASHTOWare Permit Analysis on the County's bridge structures. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
3. Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with Hutchinson Engineering
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve a Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with Hutchinson Engineering in connection with the Ridge Road project. 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: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
VI. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. Treasurer Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the 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: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
B. Clerk & Recorder
1. Quarterly Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the County Clerk & Recorder Quarterly 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: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
C. Circuit Clerk
1. 4943 : Six Month Voucher Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the Circuit Clerk's Six Month Voucher 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: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
D. Sheriff
1. 4960 : Six Month Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the Sheriff's Six Month 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: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
E. Coroner
1. Coroner Semi Annual Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the Coroner's Semi-Annual Report. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
VII. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. Approve Claims Listing 05/28/19
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board approve the 05/28/19 Claims Listing. 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: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
2. Approve claims listing 6/10/19
1. Claims Listing
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the 06/10/19 Claims Listing. 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: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
VIII. Appointments
A. Approve Reappointment of Whitney Valdivia to the Board of Review
It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Whitney Valdivia to the Board of Review. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
B. Approve Appointment of Alan Hill to the Mazon Fire Protection District
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve the Appointment of Alan Hill to the Mazon Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
C. Approve Appointment of Deputy Assessor
It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Appointment of Deputy Assessor Nora Ramey-Kammer. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
IX. Old Business
1. Resolution Third Amended Dresden Power Station real porperty Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
County Administrator, George Gray, addressed the Board regarding the four Dresden Power Station Agreement items.
1. 2019-041: Third Amended Dresden Power Station Real Property Tax Assessment Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board Approve the Third Amended Dresden Power Station Real Property Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
2. Consortium
Resolution IGA Creating the Dresden Nuclear Generating Station Taxing Bodies
1. IGA Creating the Dresden Nuclear Generating Station Taxing Bodies Consortium
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Approve Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Creating the Dresden Nuclear Generating Station Taxing Bodies Consortium. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
3. Resolution Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Re: Redistribution of the Dresdent Nuclear Generating Station
1. 2019-043 : Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement-ReDistribution of Dresden Nuclear Generating Station Taxes
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Approve Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement-ReDistribution of Dresden Nuclear Generating Station Taxes. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
4. Whitt Law Disclosure
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve Whitt Law Disclosure. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
X. New Business
A. Resolution-EmployeeHandbookAmendments
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve Resolution - Employee Handbook Amendments. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
B. NIMEC-ElectricBids
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve NIMEC-Electric Service Agreements. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
C. Natural Gas Bids
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve Master Retail Natural Gas Supply Agreement. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
D. 4894:Mack&Associates-ThreeYearContractualAgreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve Mack & Associates -Three Year Contractual Agreement. 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: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
E. Awarded Flood Remediation Demolition Contract
1. Flood Remediation Bids
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve Flood Remediation Bids. 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: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
XI. Closed Session- The Board did not enter into Closed Session
XII. Announcements - The next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is July 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
XIII. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Board Member Warning encouraged the Board to attend the upcoming Minooka Fest, saying it is always a great event.
XIV. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board vote their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 6:58 p.m. to Tuesday, July 9, 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, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Rasmusson, Valdivia
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