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 |
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
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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