Grundy County Land Use Committee met Oct. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present |
| Ken Iverson | Board Member | Present |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present |
| Mike Onorato | Board Member | Present |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present |
| Ellen Hanson | Present | |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present |
| George Gray | County Board Administrator | Present |
| Heidi Miller | Land Use Director | Present |
| Perry Rudman | Asst. State's Attorney | Present |
II. Public Portion
None
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Land Use Committee/ - Regular Meeting - Sep 25, 2019 2:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
IV. Land Use Department
A. Official Business
1. Extension of the Ordinance 2018-028 for the Mazon Solar, LLC for Geronimo Energy
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/12/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
2. Petition 19-ZBA-008 Aimone Map Amendment a to AR
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/12/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
3. Petition 19-ZBA-010 Schaefer Map Amendment from A-AR
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/12/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
4. Petition 19-ZBA-009 Special Use Modification - McNabb
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/12/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
5. Petition 19-ZBA-011 Special Use for a Dog Kennel - Lapikas
The motion was made by Vota, seconded by Dyer to deny the request for Special Use. The motion failed 4-3.
RESULT: REJECTED [3 TO 4]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Vota, Kinsella
NAYS: Iverson, Onorato, Olson, Hanson
6. Motion to positively recommend the Special Use request to the County Board including the additional four conditions as discussed.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 3]
MOVER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Iverson, Onorato, Olson, Hanson
NAYS: Dyer, Vota, Kinsella
7. Petition 19-ZBA-012 Text Amendment to Prohibit Recreational Cannabis in Unincorporated Grundy County
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [5 TO 2] Next: 11/12/2019 6:00 PM
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Vota, Kinsella, Hanson
NAYS: Onorato, Olson
B. New/Old Business
1. Update on Minooka Road Lots
George Gray told the committee that the proper grant documents have been submitted, deeds are in order and payment is expected soon.
2. Composting Manure in Grundy County
A discussion was held regarding the difference between sludge and manure as well as the code for storage and spreading of them.
3. Request for Directive to Revise Setbacks for Section 8-2-4-7 Poultry Keeping
The committee directed Miller to clean up the language in the ordinance and bring back to committee next month. The committee was asked to give feedback to Miller as to any recommended changes.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY Next: 11/20/2019 2:30 PM
4. Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Diamond for Property Maintenance Enforcement
The motion was to recommend the IGA to the County Board as amended.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Vota, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Iverson, Onorato
C. Monthly Reports
Miller provided the report for the committee's review.
1. Monthly Report from Land Use Director October
D. Review of Recommending Committee's Minutes
E. Future Agenda Items
F. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Ellen Hanson
AYES: Dyer, Vota, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Iverson, Onorato
V. Budget Reporting
1. FY19 Budget Tracking
VI. Executive Session
None
VII. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
VIII. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 4:14 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Vota, Kinsella, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Iverson, Onorato
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