Grundy County Law & Justice Legislative Ema Facilities Coroner Committee met January 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jan 30, 2020

Grundy County Law & Justice Legislative Ema Facilities Coroner Committee met Jan. 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Attendee Name

Title

Status

Arrived

Millie Dyer

Board Member

Absent

Ken Iverson

Board Member

Absent

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

Sandy Pommier

County Board Admin. Asst.

Present

Corri Trotter

Circuit Clerk

Present

George Gray

County Board Administrator

Present

Joe Schroeder

EMA Director

Present

Tony Arnold

Maintenance Supervisor

Present

Ken Briley

Sheriff

Present

Mary Kucharz

Present

II. Public Portion

None

III. Approval of Minutes

1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Dec 5, 2019 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

IV. Sheriff/Courthouse

A. Claims

1. Motion to approve as submitted.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member

SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

B. Report

C. CIP Jail Camera Project

1. Motion to recommend to the Finance Committee to move the project included in the Capital Improvement Plan from FY21 to FY20.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member

SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

V. EMA

A. Claims

None

B. Report

1. EMA Director's Monthly Report

C. Emergency Management Specialist Position

1. Emergency Management Specialist Job Description

The motion was to recommend the job description to the Finance Committee.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

VI. Coroner

A. Claims

None

B. Report

VII. Circuit Clerk

A. Claims

1. Motion to approve as submitted.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

B. Report

VIII. States Attorney

A. Claims

1. Motion to approve as submitted.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

B. Report

IX. Public Defender

A. Claims

1. Motion to approve as submitted.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

B. Report

X. Probation Department Report

None

XI. Administration Maintenance Department

A. Claims

1. Motion to approve as submitted.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

B. Report

Tony Arnold reviewed his report including the quote for roof repair and the need for new signage, sanitary containers and baby changing stations to the restrooms to comply with the new State laws.

1. Administration Facility Monthly Report

XII. New/Old Business

1. Advisory Referendum - Second Amendment Rights

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/14/2020 6:00 PM

MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

2. Advisory Referendum - Enforcement of Immigration Laws

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/14/2020 6:00 PM

MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

3. Referenda Question - Recreational Cannabis

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/14/2020 6:00 PM

MOVER: James Olson, Board Member

SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

4. Outside Counsel Update

Mary Kucharz informed the committee that the States Attorney recommended that the County not renew the contract with the law firm that was assisting with labor issues. He feels it would be in the best interest of the County to obtain those services on a as needed basis. The committee agreed.

XIII. Facility Use Requests

A. Mobile Dental Van

1. Mobile Dental Van Request

The request was approved pending proof of insurance.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member

SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member

AYES: Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson

ABSENT: Dyer, Iverson

XIV. Budget Reporting

George Gray reported that 10.5% through FY20 all budgets are on track.

1. FY20 Budget Tracking