Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met Aug. 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present | |
| Ken Iverson | 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 | |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Corri Trotter | Circuit Clerk | Present | |
| Chris Kindelspire | Present | ||
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present | |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present | |
| Joe Schroeder | EMA Director | Present | |
| Julie Peterson | Present | ||
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | HR Director | Present | |
| Matt Melvin | Finance Analyst | Present | |
| Tony Arnold | Maintenance Director | Present | |
| Bud Hicks | Present | ||
| Gary Dobbs | Public Defender | Present | |
| John Nicholson | Present | ||
| Perry Rudman | Asst. State's Attorney | Present |
Craig Williamson, Dick Joyce and Robert Coleman discussed there thoughts and feelings regarding the proposed ETSB appointments.
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 9, 2020 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, David Valdivia
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
AWAY: Iverson
IV. Executive Session
1. At 4:50 PM a motion was made to enter into executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3), 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
2. Motion to return to open session at 5:46 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
V. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
None
VI. Grundy County 911 Update
Provided for the committee's review.
1. 5875 : Review 911 Presentation
VII. Recommendations for Appointment to Full Board
A. Recommend for Appointment
1. Appointment of Sheriff Ken Briley to the ETSB
The motion was made to recommend the appointment to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
AWAY: Olson
2. Appointment of James Olson to the ETSB
The committee made the motion to replace the appointment of Chris Balkema with the appointment of James "Jake" Olson and to recommend it to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler
ABSTAIN: Olson
3. Appointment of Assistant Chief Jeff Wilson to the ETSB
The motion was to recommend the appointment to the County Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
B. Recommend for Reappointment
1. Reappointment of George Lamboley to the ETSB
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
VIII. Sheriff/Courthouse
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
B. Report
Sheriff Briley updated the committee on 8 prisoners were transferred to the Stateville Reception & Classification Center, purchase of 30 rescue discs and the deployment of stop sticks.
John Nicholson discussed the recent efforts for increased school safety.
C. Sheriff - Jail Cameras
No action was taken.
IX. EMA
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ken Iverson, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Iverson, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
B. Report
Schroeder introduced Jim Sheldon as Deputy Director.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
X. Coroner
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
B. Report
None
XI. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
B. Report
Corri Trotter told the committee that she is working on social distancing with the jury process.
XII. States Attorney
A. Claims
None
B. Report
None
XIII. Public Defender
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
B. Report
Gary Dobbs told the committee that a murder trial begins in September.
XIV. Probation Department Report
XV. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
B. Report
1. Administration Facility Report
C. Consider Wage Increase for Part-time Custodian
1. Motion to recommend to Finance an hourly increase from $11.50 to $13.00
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
D. Award Proposal Admin Building Parking Lot Concrete Work
1. Parking Lot Repair Proposals
The motion was to accept the bid from Muffler Concrete in the amount of $12,650.00.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
XVI. New/Old Business
1. Resolution Setting Coroner Salary
Coroner John Callahan spoke regarding the potential salary set for the next four year term for the Coroner. He stated that he feels that this job should be set apart from the others due to the hours and duties of the position. He requested an additional $5000 be added to the base salary, with a 2%,2%, 3%, 3% for the four years. The committee discussed in executive session and decided not to recommend the additional $5,000.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/10/2020 4:30 PM
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
2. Resolution Setting Circuit Clerk Salary
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/10/2020 4:30 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
XVII. Facility Use Requests
None
XVIII. Budget Reporting
1. FY20 Budget Tracking
XIX. Legislative Matters
XX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 6:36 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson
ABSENT: Iverson
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