Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met April 23

By Michael Abella

May 20, 2020

Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met April 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Also Present Were:

Grundy County Animal Control Director Sue Gale

Grundy County Highway Engineer Eric Gibson

Grundy County Administrator George Gray

Grundy County Transit Director Sherey Zerbian

Grundy County Assistant State's Attorney Perry Rudman

Grundy County Board Chairman Chris Balkema

II. Public Comment

There was no public comment

III. Approval of Minutes

1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 20, 2020 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

IV. Animal Control Claims

1. Animal Control Claims

There were no questions on the claims.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

V. Animal Control New Business

1. Animal Control Report

Sue Gale gave an update on animals present at animal control and how they are handling the COVID 19 restrictions.

2. AC Numbers

VI. Animal Control Old Business

There was no old business.

VII. Transit Claims

1. Transit Claims

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

VIII. New Business Transit

A. Update on Service Changes-tentative plans when we reopen

Sherey Zerbian updated the committee on how transit is handling COVID. Transit stopped collecting fares on March 17th and closed down on March 30th as there were only 2 drivers and averaging only 5 rides per day. Transit has obtained PPE and cleaning supplies to be ready for phasing back in at a later date.

B. Resolution Establishing an employement policy for compensation for transit employees from the grand funds during the Covid-19 Pandemic Sherey explained this resolution is necessary to pay employees from grant funds during the

COVID pandemic

1. This is necessary to allow us to bill grants for the payroll of all transit workers

2. Resolution-GTS Establish Employment Policy for Compensation of Transit Employees During Covid-19

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member

SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

C. Care Act-provides for the use of grant funds for the operational costs of delivery service for essential items ( Food, prescriptions, etc.)

1. Care Act Memo

Sherey gave an update on how the Cares Act effect Grundy Transit. The Cares Act will allow for reimbursements for salary, costs for food and essential item delivery, etc. At this time Grundy Transit still has 2 available and able drivers. Grundy Transit will continue to work with Grundy County We Care.

D. The following are required for our FY 21 application of both the State and Federal Transit Grants

i. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement

1. Resolution - Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement

Sherey explained that this resolution is a yearly resolution for the next IDOT fiscal year grant application.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member

SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

ii. Acceptance of Special Warranty providing for fair and equitable arrangements to protect the interest of employees affected by such assistance (5311 funds)

1. Resolution - Acceptance of Special Warranty

Sherey explained that this resolution is a yearly resolution for the next IDOT fiscal year grant application.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

iii. Ordinance stating that we will provide public transportation within the county

1. Ordinance- Providing Public Transportation Within the County

Sherey explained that this ordinance is a yearly ordinance for the next IDOT fiscal year grant application.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member

SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

IX. Old Business Transit

Sherey explained possible changes coming from IDOT.

X. Highway Claims

1. Highway Claims

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

XI. Fuel Usage and Overtime

Eric explained that fuel and overtime usage are normal at this time.

1. Fuel

2. Overtime

XII. New Business Highway

A. Approval of Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services for Brisbin Road - Hutchinson Engineering

1. Agreement - Hutchinson Engineering

Eric explained that the Agreement with Hutchinson Engineering is necessary to complete the necessary engineering work to bring Brisbin Road up to a 80,000 lb road. At this time Brisbin Road is posted during the winter and is in bad shape due to the truck traffic off of Route 80 during emergencies. The intent is to stay in the footprint of the existing roadway. The amount of the agreement is $166,100.00 and construction is scheduled for 2021

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member

SECONDER: Jim Ryan, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

B. Amend Highway Culvert Policy

1. 5620 : Highway Culvert Policy Repeal

Eric explained to the committee that there is an outdated highway policy regarding culverts that contradicts the Grundy County Highway Access Code. After discussing the issue with the State's Attorney's Office it was determined that the highway policy be repealed to allow for one code to govern.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member

SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

C. Recommend Award to Lowest Bidder for Greenfield Township Culvert

Replacement Scully Road East of Gill Road

1. Motion to Recommend Lowest Bidder for Scully Road to the County Board

Eric explained that a letting is scheduled for May 4th to replace a culvert in Greenfield Township.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Doug Boresi

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

D. Approval of Resolution for Township and County General Maintenance Program

1. Resolution - Township & County General Maintenance Program

Eric explained that a letting was held for Township and County Maintenance Program.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member

SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member

AYES: Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ryan, Ridenour

ABSENT: Hansen

XIII. Old Business Highway

A. Ridge Road Update

Eric explained that utility relocations are the critical item taking place on Ridge Road at this time.

He also explained that water and sanitary work will be beginning soon. Changeable message boards will be place 2 weeks in advance of any staging traffic control is set up.

B. Kendall Joint Meeting Update

Eric explained that the Kendall / Grundy Joint meeting has been postponed until a later date that will allow for in person meeting.

XIV. Budget Reporting

1. FY20 Budget Tracking

George Gray gave an update on the budget. We are approximately 38% through budget year.

XV. Executive Session

No executive session

XVI. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session

N/A

XVII. Adjournment

1. Motion to Adjourn

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]