Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met July 18.
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 |
Eric Gibson Grundy County Engineer
George Gray Grundy County Administrator
Sue Gale Grundy County Animal Control Director
Cody Doran Grundy County Engineer Technician
Georgette Vota Public Attendee
II. Public Comment
No Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 20, 2019 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
IV. Animal Control Claims
1. Animal Control Report on Claims
2. Animal Control Claims
Sue Gale gave an update on Animal Control Claims.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
V. Animal Control Monthly Report
1. Committee Report
A question was asked about livestock that is picked up by Animal Control. Sue Gale explained that the livestock is turned over to the Dept. of Agriculture.
Sue Gale was asked about transfer in numbers. Sue explained that animal control generally does not accept transfers. Animal Control will transfer out or give to rescues.
Sue informed the committee that Animal control won 2 animal chip scanners valued at $299 each at a conference they attended.
Sue informed the committee that concrete work will be taking place Monday at Animal Control.
Sue informed the committee that they are working with the State's Attorney's office regarding Animal Control citations not meeting federal format.
VI. Animal Control Activity
1. Animal Control Activity
Sue Gale informed the committee of animal control activity.
VII. Animal Control Numbers and Dispositions
1. Animal Control Numbers and Dispositions
Sue Gale informed the committee on animal control numbers and dispositions
VIII. Animal Control Monthly Case Detail
1. Monthly Case Detail
Sue Gale informed the committee on animal control monthly cases.
IX. New Business Animal Control
No new business
X. Old Business Animal Control
No old business
XI. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
There were no questions on claims.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
XII. New Business Transit
No new business
XIII. Old Business Transit
No old business
XIV. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
Eric Gibson informed the committee that payment was made for Ridge Road ROW purchases and also for Grand Ridge Bridge and Braceville Bridge
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
XV. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel
As normal for season.
2. Overtime
As normal for season
XVI. New Business Highway
A. Recommend Clover Lane Jurisdictional Transfer to Goose Lake Township
Eric informed the committee that the Jurisdictional Transfer Process is in the works and more information will be available at next meeting.
1. Motion to table Jurisdictional Transfer Clover Lane to Goose Lake
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
B. Recommend Township Bids
1. Felix Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Felix township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement 30,461.47 and Steffens 3D with no bid.
1. Motion to recommend AC Pavement $30,461.47
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
RECUSED: Kinsella
2. Garfield Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Garfeild township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $39,958.54 and Steffens 3D $33,821.30.
1. Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D $33,821.30
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
3. Goodfarm Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Goodfarm township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $66,660.85 and Steffens 3D with no$56,530.30.
1. Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D $56,530.30
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
4. Highland Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Highland township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $29,846.09 and Steffens 3D $25,895.45.
1. Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D $25,895.45
5. Mazon Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Mazon township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $52,270.07and Steffens 3D $49,808.90.
1. $49,808.90Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
6. Norman Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Norman township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $28,410.18 and Steffens 3D $24,428.20.
1. Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D $24,428.20
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
7. Saratoga Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Saratoga township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $33,478.26 and Steffens 3D $33,212.75.
1. Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D $33,212.75
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
8. Vienna Seal Coat
Eric informed the committee that a Seal Coat Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 10:00 am for Vienna township. There were two bidders. AC Pavement $60,229.75 and Steffens 3D $52,431.75.
1. Motion to Recommend Steffens 3D $52,431.75
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
9. Braceville HMA
10. Erienna HMA
11. Goose Lake HMA
12. Vienna HMA
13. Hot Mix
Eric Gibson informed the committee that a HMA Bid Letting was held June 18, 2019 at 11:00am for Braceville Township, Erienna Township, Goose Lake Township, and Vienna Township. There were 2 bidders PT Ferro $1,186,709.08 and D Construction $954,231.98. Eric requested recommendation to recommend the project to the low bidder D Construction.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
14. Oil & Chip Bids
XVII. Old Business Highway
Eric Gibson informed the committee that the highway department will need to issue a letter intent to purchase a new snow plow tandem truck. The truck was shown on approved capital improvement plan and also in the approved budget. The purchase will be through the state bid. The cost of the truck is $239,685.00
1. Ridge Road Update
Eric informed the committee that the project is on track for September 20th Letting. All ROW will be certified 7/23/2019.
Utility and pre work will take place this year. Bulk of the work 2020.
2. Pine Bluff Curve Flattening Update
Eric informed the committee that Pine Bluff Road is still awaiting environmental survey.
3. Grand Ridge Road Bridge Update
Eric Gibson informed the committee that Grand Ridge Road has been delayed due to rain and high water events. As soon as weather allows work will continue.
4. Braceville Road Bridge Update
Eric Gibson informed the committee that Braceville Road Bridge will be open following striping.
This should be tomorrow.
5. Review and Recommend Construction and Maintenance Agreement with WCL Railroad
1. Construction and Maintenance
Eric Gibson informed the committee that WCL has provided an updated agreement with all necessary exhibits. This agreement has been reviewed by State's Attorney's office. The highway department has request an combined cost estimate to be used in the agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
6. Review and Recommend Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation Railroad
Eric Gibson informed the committee that CSX Transportation has not provided an updated Construction Agreement at this time. CSX has stated the are waiting on the signals department for a cost estimate.
1. Motion table decision until next month
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
7. Motion to Recommend Purchase of Tandem Plow Truck to County Board
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour
RECUSED: Hansen
XVIII.Budget Reporting
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
George Gray updated the committee on the Budget. 59-60% through budget year. Tax disbursement not yet received.
XIX. Executive Session
None
XX. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session
None
XXI. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
Adjournment 5:25 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour
RECUSED: Rasmusson
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