Grundy County Board met July 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order / 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 |
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the Board accept the Minutes from the June 9, 2020 regular County Board Meeting. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, 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. New Business
A. Authorization to Sign Workforce Board Agreement
With the Board's permission, Chairman Balkema moved this agenda item up from XIII. A to V. A. on the agenda.
Ladonna Russell, Executive Director, Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board, addressed the Board and gave some background on the Workforce Board, and on the agreement which required Board action. The previous agreement expired June 30, 2020.
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board CEO Agreement. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following 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
VI. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. Land Use Director
1. Resolution - Reappoint Lisa Lynch to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Land Use Director, Heidi Miller addresses the Board regarding the two appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ryan that the Board approve the Reappointment of Lisa Lynch to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, 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
2. Resolution - Reappoint Mark Sandeno to the Zoning Board of Appeals
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve the Reappointment of Mark Sandeno to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ellen Hanson, 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
B. County Highway Engineer
County Engineer, Eric Gibson, addressed the Board on the Highway items which required Board action.
1. Resolution-Purchase Skid Steer
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Hansen that the Board approve Resolution-Purchase Skid Steer. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, 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
2. Hutchinson Engineering Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the Hutchinson Engineering Agreement, for super structure for Brisbin Rd., over Collins Run Creek. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 1]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Iverson, Warning, Vota, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
NAYS: Boresi
3. Resolution - Approve D Construction Low Bidder for Goodfarm Road Superstructure Replacement
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board approve Resolution - Approve D Construction Low Bidder for Goodfarm Road Superstructure Replacement. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, 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. Resolution - Purchase Tandem Truck
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve Resolution - Purchase Tandem Truck for Highway Department, not to exceed $265,000. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, 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
VII. Grundy County Transit
1. Resolution - Rebuild IL Capital Grant Application
Transit Director, Sherey Zerbian addressed the Board and explained the purpose of the Rebuild IL Capital Grant Application, and the need for Board action.
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella the Board approve Resolution - Rebuild IL Capital Grant Application. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [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
VIII. Reports - Elected Officials - There were no Elected Officials Reports IX. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing - 6/22/20
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the Claims Listing of 06/22/2020. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, 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. Claims Listing - 07/13/20
It was MOVED by Board Member Ryan and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the Claims Listing of 07/13/2020. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Ryan, 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
X. Appointments
A. Resolution-Reappointment of Ethics Commissioner Michael Mattingly
Per Chairman Balkema's recommendation, the Board tabled the three Appointments to the Ethics Commission to the August 11, 2020 County Board Meeting.
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the reappointment of Michael Mattingly to the Ethics Commission be tabled to the 08/11/2020 County Board Meeting.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/11/2020 6:00 PM MOVER: Deb Warning, 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
B. Resolution-Reappointment of John Johnsen to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the reappointment of John Johnsen to the Ethics Commission be tabled to the 08/11/2020 County Board Meeting.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/11/2020 6:00 PM MOVER: Deb Warning, 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. 5745 : Reappoint - Gina Bartucci to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Hanson that the reappointment of Gina Bartucci to the Ethics Commission be tabled to the 08/11/2020 County Board Meeting.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/11/2020 6:00 PM MOVER: Deb Warning, 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
XI. Resolutions - There were no Resolutions
XII. Ordinances - There were no Ordinances
XIII. Old Business
Chairman Balkema updated the Board on the recent mailing of the property tax bills and the response from the letter which was included. The Board was also updated on the beginning phases of the budget process.
1. Resolution - Renewal of the Local Disaster Declaration
Record reflects no action as, NO MOTION and or NO SECOND WAS MADE for Resolution - Renewal of the Local Disaster Declaration.
XIV. Closed Session (if needed)
A. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
1. Motion to Enter Into Closed Session
It was MOVED by Board Member Hanson and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board enter into Closed Session at 7:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Personnel matters. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ellen Hanson, 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. Motion to Enter back into Open Session
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board enter back into Open Session at 7:44 p.m. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
EXCUSED: Iverson
XV. Motion to approve Executive Session Recommendations
1. Resolution - Appointment of Supervisor of Assessments
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board approve the Resolution - Appointment of Deborah L. Ritke, Supervisor of Assessments, for a term of four years, at a compensation rate of $80,000 per year. Upon roll call said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member
AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
EXCUSED: Iverson
XVI. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is August 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm
XVII. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Board Member Rasmusson said the appointment of the Supervisor of Assessment was good for the County, and also gave a shout out to our local law enforcement agencies, especially in these times, for the great job they do.
XVIII.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 7:51 p.m. to Tuesday, August 11, 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, Warning, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Hansen, Phillips, Ryan, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Hanson
EXCUSED: Rasmusson, Iverson, Vota
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