Grundy County Board met May 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
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 / 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 |
Chairman Balkema explained that there were more than 100 public comments sent by email, regarding Grundy County's placement in the Restoring Illinois Health Regions Map. Two of those comments were in favor of Grundy County's connection to Cook County in the region of the map, the rest of the comments all agree that Grundy County should be removed from this region and be placed in another region that does not include Cook County. The comments were summarized by the following: most felt it was in the best interest of the businesses of the County to be moved to a different region; concerns that if Grundy remains with Cook it will slow the overall opening; Grundy having different demographics than Chicago; moving Grundy to the LaSalle are of the map; pleas to open the businesses; the importance of people going back to work; the concern that big box stores are being able to be open but not our small businesses. Chairman Balkema apologized for not being able to read all the comments, but said that all Board Members would receive a copy of all the comments.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Apr 14, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the Board accept the Minutes from the April 14, 2020 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
V. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. County Highway Engineer
County Engineer, Eric Gibson addressed the Board and gave them background information of the three Highway items that required Board approval.
1. Resolution - Township & County General Maintenance Program
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board Approve Resolution - Township & County General Maintenance Program of over $2.8 million. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, 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
2. Resolution- Scully Road
It was MOVED by Board Member Boresi and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board Approve Resolution - Ratifying Agreement for County Bridge Improvement, Scully Road, at a cost of $227,057. It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, 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
3. Agreement - Hutchinson Engineering
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board Approve Agreement with Hutchinson Engineering for design and plans for Brisbin Road, north of the I-80 interchange for $166,100. It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
VI. Grundy County Transit
Transit Director, Sherey Zerbian addressed the Board regarding the several Transit items which required Board action.
1. 2020-027 : Resolution-GTS Establish Employment Policy for Compensation of Transit Employees During Covid-19
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Boresi that the Board approve the Resolution-GTS Establish Employment Policy for Compensation of Transit Employees During Covid-19. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
2. Resolution - Acceptance of Special Warranty
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the Resolution - Acceptance of Special Warranty. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
3. Ordinance- Providing Public Transportation Within the County
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the Board approve Ordinance - Providing Public Transportation Within County. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
4. Resolution - Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Boresi that the Board approve Resolution - Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, 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's Report 4-30-2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report of 4-30-2020. It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
VIII. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing 4-27-20
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board Approve the Claims Listing of 4-27-20. It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
2. Claims Listing 05-11-20
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board Approve the Claims Listing of 5-11-20. It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. 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
IX. Appointments
A. Reappointment of Kathy Lambros to the Morris Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve Reappointment of Kathy Lambros to the Morris Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, 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
B. Reappointment of Mike Feeney to the Morris Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the Board Approve Reappointment of Mike Feeney to the Morris Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
C. Reappointment - Pete Fleming to the Grundy County Housing Authority
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve Reappointment of Pete Fleming to the Grundy County Housing Authority. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
D. Reappointment - Chris Brown to the Board of Review
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Chris Brown to the Board of Review. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
E. Reappointment - Mike Onorato to the Board of Review
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the Board
Approve the Reappointment of Mike Onorato to the Board of Review. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by a voice vote, with Board Member Onorato abstaining. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 0]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen,
Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSTAIN: Onorato
F. Reappointment - Jean Willis to the Godley Water District
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Boresi that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Jean Willis to the Godley Water District. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by a voice vote, with Board Member Onorato abstaining. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
X. Resolutions
A. Resolution- Award Courthouse Re-Roofing Project
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve Resolution- Award Courthouse Re-Roofing Project. It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
XI. Ordinances
XII. Old Business
1. Resolution Establishing Consent to Renewal of Local Disaster Declaration of March 24, 2020 Pertaining to COVID-19
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Approve Resolution Establishing Consent to Renewal of Local Disaster Declaration of March 24, 2020.
Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Balkema also updated the Board on the Public Hearing which was requested by the Assessor.
An update of the status of tax bill process was given by County Administrator, George Gray.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
XIII. NewBusiness
A. 2020 Motorcycle Awareness Program Proclamation
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board Approve 2020 Motorcycle Awareness Program Proclamation. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, 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
B. Resolution - Revise the Restore Illinois Health Regions Map
Chairman Balkema explained that Grundy County is included with Cook County, in a region of the Restore Illinois Health Regions Map. This Resolution ask the Governor to change the boundary lines, and to move Grundy out of the Cook County Region, and thus would allow Grundy to move along with the opening process sooner. Administrator Gray explained that the Resolution was developed in house, with help by the Board of Health, Morris Hospital, Grundy County Health Department, as well other community and municipal leaders. He explained that the initial Health Regions Map has Grundy County placed in the North East Region 5 along with Cook County. This resolution is asking that the Governor amend the map placing Grundy in the North Central Region with LaSalle and those others west and north. He gave some background to the different types of maps that were used to develop these regions. It was also noted that this resolution is supported by State Senator Sue Rezin, Senator Patrick Joyce and State Representative David Welter. Chairman Balkema called upon each Board Member to give their feelings and thoughts on the issue. All Board Members were in favor of the change. (The complete discussion can be heard in the audio recording found under Agendas/Minutes at www.grundyco.org,). Administrator Gray said they are also looking at the things other counties are doing, in order to have another plan if the resolution does not move forward. Sheriff Ken Briley also gave a statement to the Board regarding a law enforcement standpoint regarding making this change. The resolution, once approved, will be sent along with a letter to the Governor.
Upon roll call, the Resolution PREVAILED by the following vote.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
EXCUSED: Rasmusson
C. Grundy County COVID Talking Points
A Task Force, regarding the COVID pandemic, is being formed to help plan in how Grundy could begin opening along our own path. Chairman Balkema announced that any Board member or member of the public is invited to join or to share any ideas or concerns they may have.
XIV. Closed Session - The Board did not enter into Closed Session
XV. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is June 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm
XVI. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Board Member Hanson stated that even though people are stuck at home with the pandemic, we are fortunate to be in one of the most beautiful places in the State. She encouraged everyone to get out when possible and take it in all the beauty surrounding us.
XVII. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board vote the usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:36 p.m. to Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
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