Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met July 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

II. Public Portion

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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