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Grundy County Board met July 9

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Grundy County Board met July 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order / 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

Absent

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

Present

Greg Ridenour

Board Member

Present

Drew Muffler

Board Member

Present

James Olson

Board Member

Present

Ellen Hanson

Board Member

Absent

III. Public Recognition / Public Comments

Board Chairman Balkema introduced newly hired Finance Analyst, Matt Melvin, and County Highway Engineer, Eric Gibson, introduced Cody Doran, the new Civil Engineering Technician for the Highway Department.

Phil Wardlow, President of Grundy Area PADS gave the Board some background of their organization, and explained the different services they provide.

Michael Piper of 8670 Duck Pond Rd., Coal City spoke to the Board on behalf of White Deer Subdivision. He told them of the extreme water issues they have been experiencing. He said he has also been speaking with Felix Township and the drainage district and wanted to bring this issue to the Board's attention.

Chip Russell of 2895 N. Rt. 47, Morris addressed the Board regarding the All Those Left Behind Animal Rescue, which was on the agenda seeking Board approval. He is a bordering neighbor to the property, and the stated that the shelter has his blessing. He wanted to make sure the Board knew of a couple items that were omitted from the Minutes of the previous committee meetings, specifically regarding the zoning clauses.

A. Swearing in of Deputy Zachary D. Spesia

Sheriff Ken Briley swore in Deputy Zach Spesia, and gave some background on Deputy Spesia's history. Many family and friends were also in attendance.

IV. Approval of Minutes

1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Jun 11, 2019 6:00 PM

It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board accept the Minutes from the June 11, 2019 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

V. Reports - Appointed Officials

A. Land Use Director

1. Ordinance Petition 19-ZBA-004 Map Amendment from a to AR

It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve Ordinance-Petition 19-ZBA-004, Map Amendment from A to AR. 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, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

2. Ordinance Petition 19-ZBA-005 Special Use for Dog Rescue

Land Use Director

Ordinance Petition 19-ZBA-004 Map Amendment from a to AR

It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve Ordinance-Petition 19-ZBA-004, Map Amendment from A to AR. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

Ordinance Petition 19-ZBA-005 Special Use for Dog Rescue

It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve Ordinance- Petition 19-ZBA-005, Special Use for Dog and Cat Shelter. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

3. Place on File the Five Year Update to the 20 Year Solid Waste Plan

It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board approve Placing on File - Five Year Update to the 20 Year Solid Waste Plan. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/13/2019 6:00 PM

MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

4. Ordinance Renewal of the Gillard Solar, LLC Solar Farm

It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve Ordinance-Renewal of Gillard Solar, LLC Solar Farm. 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, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

5. Resolution to Approve the Contract Between Treadstone Tire Recycling and Grundy County

It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve Resolution to Approve Contract Between Treadstone Tire Recycling and Grundy County. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

Land Use Director, Heidi Miller, also told the Board about an upcoming vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the resignation of Nancy Bjelland.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member

SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

B. County Highway Engineer

1. Five Year Construction Plan

County Engineer, Eric Gibson, updated the Board on the Five Year Plan which required Board action. It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve the Grundy County Five Year Construction Plan. 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, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

VI. Reports - Elected Officials

A. Treasurer

1. Treasurer Report

It was MOVED by Board Member Olson 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 Rasmusson 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, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

VII. Reports - Board Committees

A. Finance

1. 6/24/19 Claims Listing

It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board Approve the 6/24/19 Claims Listing. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson 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, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

2. 7/8/19 Claims Listing

It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve the 07/08/19 Claims Listing. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member

SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

VIII. Appointments

A. Resolution Appointing Cindy Limbach of Sheriff's Merit Commission

Sheriff Ken Briley updated the Board on the two appointments to the Sheriff's Merit Commission.

It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve the Resolution Appointing Cindy Limbach to the Sheriff's Merit Commission, for a three year term. 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, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

B. Resolution Appointing Barry Aldrich Sheriff's Merit Commission

It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve the Resolution Appointing Barry Aldrich to the Sheriff's Merit Commission, for a six year term. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

IX. Resolutions

A. Resolution Approval of Broker & Related Agreements for Health & Related Insurances

Human Resources Director, Mary Kucharz, updated the Board on the items requiring Board action regarding the Broker for Health and Related Insurances as well as the Health & Life Insurance renewals.

It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve Resolution - Approval of Broker & Related Agreements for Health & Related Insurances. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION

CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member

SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

B. Resolution-Renewal of Grundy County Health & Life Insurance Policies FY19-20

It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Resolution-Renewal of Grundy County Health & Life Insurance Policies FY19-20. It was

MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member

SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

X. Ordinances

XI. Old Business

There was no Old Business to come before the Board.

XII. New Business

A. Resolution Cancellation of Certificate of Purchase 0340050295M

It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve Resolution - Cancellation of Certificate of Purchase PIN #03-40-05-029-5M. 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, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

B. Bids for Sheriff Office Roof Project

It was MOVED by Board Member Ridenour and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Bids for Sheriff Office Roof Project. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

C. 5046 :Policy for Disposal of Surplus Property

County Administrator George Gray gave the board an update on the Disposal of Surplus Property Policy. He said he is looking for an Ordinance to come before the Board at the August Board Meeting.

D. Approve Grand Jury Order September 2019 - February 2020 & Juror List

It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board Approve Grand Jury Order, September 2019 - February 2020. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION

PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member

SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

XIII. Closed Session

A. Collective Negotiations 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2)

1. Motion to Enter Into Closed Session

It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Enter Into Closed Session at 6:58 p.m., to discuss Collective Bargaining Negotiations. Upon roll call, said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member

SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

XIV. Motion to approve Executive Session Recommendations

1. Motion to enter back into Open Session

It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board enter back into Open Session at 7:11 p.m. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED. No recommendation came out of the Closed Session.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member

SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

XV. Announcements - It was announced that the next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is August 13, 2019 at 6:00 pm

XVI. "Something Good for Grundy County"

Chairman Balkema recognized Tony Arnold and his hard work in preparing the new office in the Administration Building.

XVII. 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 7:19 p.m. to Tuesday, August 13, 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, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Iverson, Hanson

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