Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met June 20.
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 | Present |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present |
| Don Hansen | Vice Chairman | Present |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Present |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present |
Grundy County Administrator George Gray
Grundy County Animal Control Director Sue Gale
Grundy County Highway Engineer Eric Gibson
Grundy County Engineering Technician Cody Doran
Grundy County Board Chairman Chris Balkema
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - May 23, 2019 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
RECUSED: Boresi
IV. Animal Control
A. Animal Control - FY20 Budget/Capital Plan
1. FY 20 Budget - AC
Sue Gale updated the Committee on Animal Control FY 2020 budget and any changes taking place from 2019.
2. Animal Control CIP 2020
Sue Gale informed the committee on Animal Control Capital Improvement Plan.
B. Animal Control Claims
1. Animal Control Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
C. Animal Control Report
1. Animal Control Report
Sue Gale gave a monthly update on Animal Control. $435 was raised for Animal Control through
the Joliet Slammers fundraiser.
2. June Animal Control Activity
Sue Gale informed the committee on June Animal Control Activity
3. Animal Control Case Detail
Sue updated the committee on June Animal Control cases
V. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
VI. New Business Transit
A. Transit - FY20 Budget/Capital Plan
George Gray announced that Transit budget and CIP is in progress but not ready for tonight's meeting.
VII. Old Business Transit
A. Grant Application Update
George Gray updated the committee that the county has received 2nd requisition for 2019 operating funds.
George Gray informed the committee that a request for qualifications is being assembled for the Bus Storage Facility.
VIII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ridenour
RECUSED: Ryan
IX. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel
Fuel usage is normal for this time of year.
Fuel island and fuel master system was improved to run on battery back up to avoid surges caused by weekly generator system exercises.
2. Overtime
Overtime normal for season.
X. New Business Highway
A. Highway - FY20 Budget/Capital Plan
1. FY20 Budget - Highway
Eric Gibson updated the committee on FY 2020 budget. Eric explained and reviewed all changes to the budget from 2019 to 2020. Changes are due to projects moving to later dates and raises.
2. Highway CIP 2020
Eric informed the committee of the Highways capital improvement plan. This plan reflects equipment purchases and bridge upgrades.
XI. Old Business Highway
A. Approve 5 year Construction Plan
1. Five Year Construction Plan
Eric Gibson informed the committee of the Grundy County Highway 5 year construction project plan. The updated list reflects projects moved to later dates and several bridges off of critical watch list and weight restriction list.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/9/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
B. Ridge Road Update
Eric Gibson updated ROW certification date for August letting was not met. ROW acquisition is in progress and the project has been moved to September Letting. Project plans and specs are complete. ROW and railroad agreements are critical path at this point.
C. Pine Bluff Road Flattening Update
Eric updated the committee that the project is awaiting environmental survey request results.
When results are received a phase 1 engineering estimate can be provided.
D. Grand Ridge Road Bridge Update
Grand Ridge Road bridge is on schedule. Contractor working on earth work and stone. Both operations are weather dependent.
E. Braceville Road Bridge Update
Braceville Road bridge is on schedule. Contractor working on earth work and stone. Both operations are weather dependent.
F. Review Construction Agreement with WCL Railroad
Nothing received.
G. Review Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation Railroad
Nothing received awaiting updated cost estimates.
XII. Review and Approve Kinsman Storm Sewer Bids
Grundy County Highway Department received bids from 3 contractors for storm sewer in Kinsman.
Fatlan Construction $24,750
Biros $25,000
D Construction $16,900
Eric requested the committee approved D Construction to complete the Kinsman Railroad work.
1. Approve D Construction for $16,900 for Kinsman Storm Sewer
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
XIII. Budget Reporting
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
George updated the committee on the budget status.
XIV. Executive Session
No session needed.
XV. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session
N/A
XVI. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
6:10 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
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