Grundy County County Board met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Balkema called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present | |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present | |
| Ken Iverson | Board Member | Present | |
| 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 | Present |
Sheriff Ken Briley addressed the Board to present one recognition and one award.
Senator Patrick Joyce, who was recently appointed to the 40th District, introduced himself and briefly spoke to the Board.
A. Deputy Aaron Cory Promoted to Sergeant
Sheriff Briley presented Deputy Aaron Cory for promotion to Sergeant. Sheriff Briley gave some background to Deputy Cory's law enforcement career with the County, beginning in 2012. Cory's Father, retired Springfield Detective, Rick Cory was present, along with family members, to pin on his Sergeant Star.
B. Kenneth Comer Law Enforcement Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award
Deputy Greg Butterfield addressed the Board regarding a dangerous incident that occurred October of 2019. Deputy Butterfield and Sheriff Briley then presented an Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award to Kenneth Comer, of Braidwood, who unselfishly stopped and assisted Butterfield that day. Deputy Butterfield also thanked the Board for their part in approving recent training for the Sheriff's Department, which aided Deputy Butterfield during this specific incident.
IV. Audit Presentation by Mack & Associates
Erica Blumberg, of Mack & Associates, presented the FY19 Audit to the Board.
A. FY19 Audit Presentation
1. FY19 Audit Presentation
V. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Jan 14, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the Minutes from the January 14, 2020 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
VI. Reports - Appointed Officials
1. Land Use Director
2. Approval of Extension of 2019-001 Grand Ridge Solar Facility
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve the Extension of Ordinance 2019-001, Grand Ridge Solar Facility. 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, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
VII. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. Treasurer Report 1-31-2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
VIII. Reports-BoardCommittees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing 1-27-20
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve Claims Listing from 01-27-20. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the results from the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
2. Claims Listing 2-10-20
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve Claims Listing from 02-10-20. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the results from the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
IX. Appointments
A. Appointment of Kathy Ulivi - Board of Health
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve the Appointment of Kathy Ulivi to the Board of Health. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
X. Resolutions
A. Acceptance of Bid for Security Related Renovations for Sheriff's Office
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board approve the Acceptance of Bid-Sheriff's Office Security Renovations. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board accept the results from the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
B. Resolution to Support Nuclear Energy in the State of Illinois
Nancy Norton, President of Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC), gave a presentation regarding Nuclear Energy and it's strong presence and impact on our community.
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board approve Resolution to Support Nuclear Energy in the State of Illinois. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
C. Motion to Remove Item X.D Resolution- Advisory Rederendum - Drawing of Fair Maps
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board remove item X.D Resolution- Advisory Referendum - Matter of Drawing Fair Maps from the agenda.
Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
D. Resolution-To Place on November 3, 2020 Ballot an Advisory Referendum in the Matter of Drawing Fair Maps
This agenda item was pulled by Chairman Balkema.
XI. Ordinances - There were no Ordinances to come before the Board
XII. Old Business
A. 2020 General Election Ballot Questions
Chairman Balkema led a brief discussion regarding ballot questions for the November 2020 ballot.
XIII. New Business
A. Resolution - Repeal County Code Title 4 Chapter 10
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board approve Resolution - Repeal County Code Title 4 Chapter 10. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION
PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
B. Customer Quality Acceptance Criteria
Chairman Balkema spoke on the importance of striving for, and maintaining customer satisfaction in all County departments.
XIV. Closed Session
A. Discuss Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11)
B. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
C. Motion to Enter into Closed Session
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board enter into Closed Session at 7:11 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Pending Litigation and Personnel matters. It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED. County Board Member Iverson departed before the beginning of the Closed Session.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
XV. Motion to Enter back into Open Session
1. Motion to Enter Back Into Open Session
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board enter back into Open Session at 8:10 p.m. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
EXCUSED: Iverson
XVI. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is March 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm
XVII. "Something Good for Grundy County"
State's Attorney Helland told the Board that he re-hired Dan Lombardi as an Assistant State's Attorney.
Lombardi had previously worked as an intern for the office.
XVIII. 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 8:11 p.m. to Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
KAY T. OLSON
CLERK
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
EXCUSED: Iverson
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