Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met May 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Pursuant to Governor Executive Order 2020-10 ordering Stay at Home and prohibiting the public gathering of more than ten people; and, in accordance with Governor Executive Order 2020-7, Section 6, this meeting will be conducted by teleconference only.
The public may enter comment for the Public Comment portion of the meeting by emailing publiccomment@grundyco.org by 2 hours prior to the start of any meeting. Live audio of the meeting can be accessed in the same manner as watching a regular meeting broadcast (going to https://www.grundyco.org and clicking on minutes and agenda towards the bottom of the page).
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present | |
| Ken Iverson | 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 | |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present | |
| George Gray | County Board Administrator | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | HR Director | Present | |
| Matt Melvin | Finance Analyst | Present | |
| Corri Trotter | Circuit Clerk | Present | |
| Tony Arnold | Present | ||
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present | |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present |
II. Public Portion
None
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 9, 2020 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
IV. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
None
B. Report
Sheriff Briley updated the committee on the Sheriff's building entrance project and the recent award to Adler Roofing for the courthouse roof. He stated that the roof project will begin in the next 30-45 days.
V. Resolution - Award Courthouse Re-roofing Project
1. Resolution- Award Courthouse Re-Roofing Project
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
VI. EMA
A. Claims
None
B. Report
George Gray reviewed the highlights of the report.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
VII. Coroner
A. Claims
None
B. Report
VIII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
None
B. Report
Corri Trotter updated the committee on the judges conducting court business via phone and video.
IX. States Attorney
A. Claims
None
B. Report
X. Public Defender
A. Claims
None
B. Report
XI. Probation Department Report
Millie Dyer told the committee that there are two juveniles on probation at this time.
XII. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
None
B. Report
Tony Arnold provided the report for the committee's review.
1. Administration Facility Report
XIII. New/Old Business
George Gray discussed the resolution that will be brought before the County Board at their May 13, 2020 meeting. The Restore Illinois Health Regions Map places Grundy County in the Northeast Health Region. The County will be requesting the amendment of the map by placing Grundy County in the North-Central Health Region. No action can be taken due to the matter not being on the agenda, however, the consensus of the committee was to move forward with the resolution.
1. 2020 Motorcycle Awareness Program Proclamation
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
XIV. Facility Use Requests
None
XV. Budget Reporting
Gray reported that at 43% through FY2020, all budgets are in line.
1. FY20 Budget Tracking
XVI. Appointments
1. Reappointment - Jean Willis to the Godley Water District
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
2. Reappointment - Mike Onorato to the Board of Review
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
3. Reappointment - Chris Brown to the Board of Review
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
4. Reappointment of Kathy Lambros to the Morris Fire PD
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
5. Reappointment of Mike Feeney to the Morris Fire PD
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
6. Reappointment - Pete Fleming to the Grundy County Housing Authority
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
XVII. Legislative Matters
None
XVIII. Executive Session
None
XIX. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
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