Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met July 9.
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.
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I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present | |
| Ken Iverson | Board Member | Absent | |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Present | |
| David Valdivia | Board Member | Absent | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Muffler | Board Member | Present | |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present |
II. Public Portion
Craig Williamson: Expressed he was honored to serve on the board and as a retiree from the Sheriff's department felt he has a good understanding on what the 911 dispatchers job entail. Also, works along side the Grundy County Emergency Management Services to create a plan for evacuations due to our Nuclear facilities in and around the county. Has helped in establishing Buffer Zone Protection in case of a terrorist attack after Sept 11th occurred which gives some in site others don't have. Has served on the ETSB board for the last three (3) years. Concerns/questions: Why not being reappointed when express desire to stay on the board had been expressed. Why had he not been invited to this meeting to discuss his appointment. Why was he not told he would not be reappointed or of any concerns or problems regarding his tenure on the board.
Brent Dite: (written on behalf of the Grundy County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) members). Timeline was reviewed of meetings where recommendations were made to reappoint members to the (ETSB) to the full board. Discussions during meetings asking of problems/issues and replies that the board was performing great. Discussions were held on adding new members to the board from the County Board and Sheriff's office beneficial to helping the ETSB towards its mission, to provide all public safety professional in Grundy County, all residents, and all people who travel through our county with the best 911 Services in the most effective manner. Safety is priority #1. Each member who had an expiring term was voted on individually and each vote was unanimous to recommend that each member be reappointed to the ETSB for another three (3) year term. These resolutions were forwarded to C. Balkema and the Grundy County Board. Through discussion C. Balkema stated it was the consensus of County Board Members to simply replace current ETSB members and it was not the consensus of the County board to add members to the existing ETSB. Members up for reappointment have served the ETSB honorably and have been active and very important members of the board. It is the ETSB's position that each of the four (4) members requesting reappointment meet, and exceed the qualification set forth in the ETSB statutory law passed by the Illinois General Assembly.
Debra J. Kinsella: We have had a number of people who currently serve on this board that wish to continue and have served the county for many years in varying capacity's. They add much value, understand the background and history of ETSB and work hard for the citizens in Grundy County. There is no cap on the numbers of committee members nor do any get paid a stipend for attending the meetings. The vote today would replace their seats, as I understand it. I think this would be a loss for the people of the county, as these individuals have served well and if they wish to continue their appointment, as with many of the Grundy boards they should have the opportunity to continue.
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 4,
2020 4:30 PM
The June 4, 2020 Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee minutes were approved
as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
IV. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
1. Drone2020-1
This item was tabled to be brought back in August with more available footage for the committee to
view.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/6/2020 4:30 PM
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
2. Camera- Sheriff/Jail
This item was tabled pending more research on funding
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/6/2020 4:30 PM
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
V. EMA
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
Report placed in packet
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
VI. Coroner
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
J. Callahan stated it has been a busy couple of months.
VII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
On June 19th, 2020, the Conference of Chief Judges put a program in place the allows
supervision for minor traffic offenses without a court appearance.
VIII. States Attorney
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
no report
IX. Public Defender
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
no report
X. Probation Department Report
M. Dyer reported there is one teen currently on probation.
XI. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
Reviewed and signed
B. Report
T. Arnold reported Precision Control Systems, Inc were on site to test for leaks in the air
conditioning system. Freon leak was located in the main air handler unit. The unit was
dismantled, repaired, and reassembled. This work was completed on a Saturday. The unit was
shut down for 8 hours.
1. Administration Facility Report
XII. New/Old Business
A. Setting Elected Officals Term Salaries
1. Resolution Setting Circuit Clerk Salary
Discussion was held on setting the Circuit Clerk's Salary. Proposed was 2.0% for the next 4 years. C. Trotter stated the Circuit Clerks salary was frozen since December 2016 and would like to see more of an increase than 2.0%. It could line out and not do the same amount every year. Union and non-union members have gotten at a minimum 2.0%. This should be the minimum to be considered. D. Muffler motioned to table the resolution of setting the Circuit Clerk Salary for further review and consideration until August meeting. Seconded by J. Olson. On a roll call vote said motion prevailed by the following vote: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson. 5. Nays 0. Motion carried.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/6/2020 4:30 PM
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Drew Muffler
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
2. Resolution Setting Coroner Salary
J. Callahan addressed the committee on setting the coroner's salary for the next 4 years. He proposed a 4.0% increase per year or and combination of 4.0% and 2.0% increases. He stated his wage has been frozen for the last 6 years. He also compared how his office was open regular county business hours but on call 24/7.where other county officials office are open 8am - 4pm. Suggested was to table the resolution allowing time for J. Callahan to meet with G. Gray and M. Melvin to discuss. The committee was reminded of the statutory law pertaining to the number of days salaries must be set prior to an election. P. Rudman and G. Gray will look into this and take action if needed.
D. Muffler motioned to table the resolution of setting the Coroner Salary for further review and
consideration until August meeting. Seconded by M. Dyer. On a roll call vote said motion prevailed
by the following vote: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson. 5. Nays 0. Motion carried.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/6/2020 4:30 PM
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
XIII. Facility Use Requests
XIV. Budget Reporting
At 59% percent of the way through the County Budget year. Both Sheriff and Coroner are coming in over
budget due to purchasing instead of leasing vehicles.
1. FY20 Budget Tracking
XV. Appointments
1. Reappoint - Michael Mattingly to the Ethics Commission
D. Muffler motioned to reappoint Michael Mattingly to the Ethics Commission. M. Dyer seconded.
On a roll call vote said motion prevailed by the following vote: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson. 5.
Nays 0. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
2. Reappoint - Gina Bartucci to the Ethics Commission
On a motion made by J. Olson to reappoint Gina Bartucci to the Ethics Commission and seconded by
D. Muffler. On a roll call vote said motion prevailed by the following vote: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour,
Muffler, Olson. 5. Nays 0. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
3. Reappoint - John Johnsen to the Ethics Commission
M. Dyer made a motion to reappoint John Johnsen to the Ethic Commission and seconded be D.
Muffler. On a roll call vote said motion prevailed by the following vote: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler,
Olson. 5. Nays 0. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
XVI. Legislative Matters
none
XVII. Executive Session
none
XVIII.Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
none
XIX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn the July 9, 2020 Law & Justic/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner
committee
The July 9, 2020 Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner committee was adjourned at 5:58
pm on a motion made by D. Muffler and seconded by J. Olsen. On a roll call vote said motion
prevailed by the following vote: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson. 5. Nays 0. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson, Valdivia
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