Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met July 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present |
| Ken Iverson | Board Member | Absent |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Present |
| David Valdivia | Board Member | Present |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present |
| Drew Muffler | Board Member | Absent |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present |
| George Gray | County Board Administrator | Present |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present |
| Jason Helland | State's Attorney | Present |
| Blake Pettinelli | EMA | Present |
David Valdivia read a letter from the Morris High School Athletic Director thanking the board for the use of the soccer field and requested use for the 19-20 season. The request will be on next month's agenda.
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 6, 2019 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
IV. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Report
C. Bids for Grundy County Sheriff Roof Repair
1. Sheriff Roof Bids
The committee recommended to the County Board the approval of the bid from Filotto Roofing in the amount of $19,780.00 with an alternate of $4.00/sq.ft. for sheeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
2. Bids for Jail Meals
No action was taken. A contract with Honest Abe's will be negotiated and brought back to the committee at their meeting in August.
1. Jail Meal Bids
V. EMA
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Report
Blake Pettinelli reviewed the report for the committee.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
VI. Coroner
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Report
VII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
None
B. Report
VIII. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Report
Jason Helland explained the process for certifying ballot questions.
IX. Public Defender
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Report
X. Probation Department Report
Millie Dyer, County Board Liaison, told the committee that Bill Pfalsgraf is retiring and his replacement has been selected.
XI. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Report
Provided for the committee's review.
XII. New/Old Business
A. Demolition of 216 E. Illinois
1. Motion to authorize to proceed with the bidding process to demolish the building along with an alternate to remove the concrete pad.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
B. Disposal of Surplus Property Policy
1. Disposal of Surplus Property
2. Motion to recommend the amended policy to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
C. Declare Property as Surplus
The list of surplus property will be presented at the next scheduled meeting.
XIII. Facility Use Requests
1. HD Facility Use Requests
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
2. Lions of IL Request
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
XIV. Budget Reporting
County Administrator George Gray stated that all budgets were in line with the exception of the Merit Commission which will be increased for FY20.
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
XV. Appointments
1. Resolution Appointing Cindy Limbach of Sheriff's Merit Commission
The committee recommended the appointment to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
2. Resolution Appointing Barry Aldrich Sheriff's Merit Commission
The committee recommended the appointment to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
XVI. Legislative Matters
1. Request for Grundy County Gun Sanctuary
The committee discussed the Illinois counties that have enacted or are considering enacting sanctuary county status or other resolutions for gun rights. Chairman Balkema will bring up at the July County Board meeting.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XVII. Executive Session
None
XVIII. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XIX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Muffler
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