Grundy County Board met July 14.
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 | Late | 6:11 PM |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Absent | |
| 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 |
III. Public Recognition / Public Comments - There were no Public Comments or Recognitions
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Mar 10, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the Minutes from the March 10, 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: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Vota, Boresi
2. Special Emergency Meeing March 30, 2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board accept the Minutes from the March 30, 2020 Special Emergency County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Vota, Boresi
V. Reports - There were no reports from Appointed Officials
VI. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. Treasurer Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella 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: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Vota, Boresi
B. Sheriff
1. Corrections Officers New Positions
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve New Corrections Officers Positions. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Vota, Boresi
VII. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing 3-23-2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve Claims Listing of 3-23-2020. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
2. Claims Listing 4/13/2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve Claims Listing of 4-13-2020. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
VIII. New Business
A. Review 2020 Tax Bill Timeline
Financial Analyst Matt Melvin updated the Board on the 2020 Property Tax Bill Timeline. He projected a tax bill mailing date of or around the 29th of June, with possible installment due dates of July 29th and September 29th.
IX. Appointments
A. Reappointment of Clark & Robinson to the Minooka Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve the Reappointment of Dave Clark & Angela Robinson to the Minooka Fire Protection District Trustees. 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, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
B. Reappointment of Carey & Dollinger to Verona-Kinsman Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Ridenour and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve the Reappointment of Patrick Carey and Tyson Dollinger to the Verona Kinsman Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
C. Reappointment - Randy Berry to Braceville Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the Reappointment of Randy Berry to the Braceville Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
D. Reappointment - Roseland to Coal City Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve the Reappointment of Keith Roseland to the Coal City Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
E. Reappointment - Randy Alderson to Coal City Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve the Reappointment of Randy Alderson to the Coal City Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
F. Reappointment - Luella Kellogg to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve the Reappointment of Luella Kellogg to the Ethics Commission. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
G. Reaapointment - Don Schuck to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board approve the Reappointment of Don Schuck to the Ethics Commission. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION
PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
H. Reappointment - Paul Larson to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the Reappointment of Paul Larson to the Ethics Commission. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
I. Reappointment - Roger Turman to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the Reappointment of Roger Turman to the Ethics Commission. 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, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
J. Reappointment - Joe Schroeder EMA Coordinator(Director)
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve the Reappointment of Joe Schroeder as Coordinator (Director) of the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED.
Director Schroeder thanked the Board for their support and for the opportunity to serve the County in this capacity.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
K. Reappointment - Gerry Johnson to the Seneca Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the Reappointment of Gerry Johnson to the Seneca Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
X. Closed Session - The Board did not enter into Closed Session
XI. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is May 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm
XII. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Board Member Muffler acknowledged The Community Foundation of Grundy County and the services and money which they provide to the many agencies in our community.
Board Member Ryan thanked the Health Department and all their hard work and their great communication during the COVID19 crisis.
Chairman Balkema thanked the local media and the great job they are doing in helping to get the message and any information needed out to the public during this time.
XIII. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board vote the usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 6:48 p.m. to Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
KAY T. OLSON
CLERK
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSENT: Boresi
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