Grundy County Board met June 9.
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
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Late | 6:15 PM |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Late | 6:06 PM |
| 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 |
There were no Public Comments or Recognitions.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board accept the Minutes from the May 12, 2020 Regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
III. Public Recognition / Public Comments
There were no Public Comments or Recognitions.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board accept the Minutes from the May 12, 2020 Regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, 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
V. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. Land Use Director
1. Second Extension of 18-ZBA-010 Gillard Solar; Ord. 2019-015
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve Ordinance-2nd Extension of Ordinance #2019-015 for One Year, Special Use for Solar Farm for Gillard Solar, LLC. 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, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
2. Second Extension of 18-ZBA-005 Verona Solar, LLC; Ord. 2019-009
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve Ordinance-2nd Extension of Ordinance #2019-009 for One Year, Special Use for Solar Farm for Verona Solar, LLC. 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. Second Extension of 18-ZBA-004 Penny Packer Solar Farms; Ord. 2019-008
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board approve Ordinance-2nd Extension of Ordinance #2019-008 for One Year, Special Use for Solar Farm for PennyPacker Solar, LLC and PennyPacker Solar III, LLC. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, 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
4. Second Extension of 18-ZBA-007 Caisley Solar Farm; Ord. 2019-007
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve Ordinance-2nd Extension of Ordinance #2019-007 for One Year, Special Use for Solar Farm for Caisley Solar Farm. 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, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
5. Renewal of ZBA-18-017 Grundy Solar LLC; Ord. 2018-023
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board approve Ordinance-Extension of Ordinance #2018-023 for One Year, Special Use for Solar Farm for Grundy Solar, LLC. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
6. Resolution-Renewal of Grundy County Health Inusurance Policy
Chairman Balkema moved Agenda Item XI.C. under New Business up for the Board's consideration.
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson to approve Resolution - Renewal of Grundy County Health Insurance Policy. Michael Parsons of Gallagher Williams-Manny Co. updated the Board on the various policies and premiums. Upon roll call said
MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella,
Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
VI. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. 05-31-20 Treasurer's Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report from 05/31/20. It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
B. Clerk & Recorder
1. Clerk and Recorder Quarterly Report May 2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve Quarterly Clerk & Recorder Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call.
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
C. Circuit Clerk
1. 5720 : Circuit Clerk Six-Month Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve the Circuit Clerk Six-Month Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call.
MOTION CARRIED.
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
D. Sheriff
1. Sheriff 6 Month Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board approve the Sheriff's 6-Month Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ellen Hanson, 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
VII. Coroner
1. Coroner Semi-Annual Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve the Coroner's Semi-Annual Report. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, 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
VIII. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing - 05-26-20
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board approve the Claims Listing of 05-26-2020. It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, 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
2. Claims Listing 06-08-2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the Board approve the Claims Listing of 06-08-2020. It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson 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: Ellen Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
IX. Resolutions
A. Reappointment - Eric Rasmusson to the Public Building Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve Reappointment of Eric Rasmusson to the Public Building Commission. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote, with Board Member Rasmusson abstaining.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 0]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
ABSTAIN: Rasmusson
B. Advisory Referendum - Recreational Cannabis
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS AGENDA ITEM.
Board Member Ryan, Chairman of the Law & Justice Committee, updated the Board on the four Advisory Referendum resolutions, and the recommendation from the Committee.
C. Advisory Referendum - Enforcement of Immigration Laws
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour to approve Resolution - Advisory Referendum - Enforcement of Immigration Laws, to go on the November General Election ballot. Upon roll call said
MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [13 TO 4]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
NAYS: Gill, Onorato, Phillips, Valdivia
D. Advisory Referendum - Second Amendment Rights
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour to approve Resolution - Advisory Referendum - Second Amendment Rights, to go on the November General Election ballot. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 1]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
NAYS: Phillips
E. Resolution-To Place on November 3, 2020 Ballot an Advisory Referendum in the Matter of Drawing Fair Maps
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen to approve Resolution - Advisory Referendum - Matter of Drawing Fair Maps, to go on the November General Election ballot. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 1]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Don Hansen, Vice Chairman
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
NAYS: Phillips
X. Old Business
1. Resolution Establishing Consent to the Renewal of the Local Disaster Declaration
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve Resolution-Establishing Consent to the Renewal of the Local Disaster Declaration. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella,
Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
2. Update on Assessor Job Opening
Chairman Balkema updated the Board on the Assessor's job opening and interview process.
3. Update on 2020 Tax Bill Timeline
County Clerk Kay Olson and Financial Analyst Matt Melvin updated the Board on the 2020 Tax Bill Timeline.
4. Update on 2021 Budget Planning Cycle and 5 Year Capital plan Update
Matt Melvin updated the Board on the 2021 Budget Planning cycle and the 5 Year Capital Plan.
XI. New Business
A. Election Judges Appointment
1. Candidates for Judges of Election 11-2020 through 03-2022
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board approve Candidates for Judges of Election,11-2020 through 03-2022. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, 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. Esri (GIS) 3-Year Software Renewal Agreement
GIS Director, Dave Ostrander, updated the Board on the Esri contract up for renewal.
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato to approve Resolution - Esri (GIS) 3-Year Software Renewal Agreement. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, 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
XII. Closed Session - The Board did not enter into Closed Session
XIII. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is July 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm
XIV. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Chairman Balkema recognized Dave Ostrander for his work on the ESRI software agreement, and the significant savings for the County.
Chairman Balkema also thanked the Re-Open Grundy County COVID-19 Task Force for all the work they have been doing. Grundy is now ready to move into Phase 4 of the re-opening process.
XV. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board vote the usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:28 p.m. to Tuesday, July 14, 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: 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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