Grundy County Board met Nov. 10.
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 | Absent | |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present | |
| Deb Warning | Board Member | Absent | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Mike Onorato | Board Member | Absent | |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Lana Phillips | Board Member | Present | |
| Jim Ryan | Board Member | Absent | |
| David Valdivia | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Muffler | Board Member | Present | |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present | |
| Ellen Hanson | Board Member | Absent | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Present |
1. Appointment to Fill County Board Vacancy of Ken Iverson
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board Approve the Appointment of Cody Mulac to the County Board, to fill the Vacancy in County Board District One, left by the resignation of Ken Iverson. Judge Sheldon Sobol administered the Oath of Office to Board Member Mulac.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
iv. Public Recognition / Public Comments
Chairman Balkema recognized Board Member Lana Phillip for her years of service to the County. Lana began her career with the County Highway Dept at the age of 17, then took a 9 year hiatus to raise her family and returned in 1974 to the Clerk's Office. She was then elected County Clerk in 1976, and served as Clerk for 39 years, retiring in 2014. She then served as a Board Member from 2016-2020. Chairman Balkema said that she will be sorely missed and he thanked her for her service and dedication to the County.
George Gray, County Administrator, introduced Melissa Lewis, newly appointed Animal Control Director.
v. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2020 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Valdivia and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the Minutes from the October 13, 2020 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Valdivia, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
vi. Reports - Appointed Officials
A. Land Use Director
1. Case 20-ZBA-005 Map Amendment from a to AR Zoning VanDolson
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board approve Map Amendment from A-Agricultural to AR-Agricultural Residential Zoning, Case #20-ZBA-005 - VanDolson. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
2. Resolution to Approve Agreement with RLGA for Ewaste Events 2021
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve Resolution - Grundy County Electronics Recycling Collection Agreement, with RLGA for 2021 Ewaste Events. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
3. Resolution to Approve Agreement with A-Team Recyclers for Ewaste Events 2021
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve Resolution - Grundy County Electronics Recycling Collection Agreement, with ATeam Recyclers for 2021 Ewaste Events. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
4. Ordinance -Extension of the Mazon Solar, LLC Solar Farm 18-ZBA-023
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board approve Ordinance -Extension of the Mazon Solar, LLC Solar Farm, #18-ZBA-023. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
B. Grundy County Transit
1. Resolution Authorizing Execution & Amendment of Federal CARES Act Section 5311 Grant Agreement
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board approve Resolution-Authorizing Execution & Amendment of Federal CARES Act Section 5311 Grant Agreement. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
vii. County Highway Engineer
1. Ordinance-Setting Fees for Preliminary & Construction Engineering Services
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve Ordinance-Setting Fees for Preliminary & Construction Engineering Services Performed by the County Highway Department Relative to Road District Projects. Chairman Balkema declared
MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
viii. Reports - Elected Officials
A. Treasurer
1. Treasurer's Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board approve the monthly Treasurer's Report. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Cody Mulac, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
ix. Reports - Board Committees
A. Finance
1. Claims Listing 10-26-20
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve the Claims Listing of 10/26/20. It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
2. Claims Listing 11-9-2020
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board approve the Claims Listing of 11/09/20. It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
x. Appointments
A. Reappointment Alan Hill to the Mazon Fire Protection District
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board approve the Reappointment of Alan Hill to the Mazon Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
B. Reappointment of Daniel Gonnam to the Mazon Fire Protection District
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve the Reappointment of Daniel Gonnam to the Mazon Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
xi. Resolutions
A. Resolution- Declaration of Vacancy on the Grundy County Board
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board approve the Resolution- Declaration of Vacancy on the Grundy County Board, District One. 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: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler,
Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
xii. Old Business
1. Approve Amended FY20 Budget Beginning December 1, 2019 & Ending November 30, 2020 Finance Analyst, Matt Melvin updated the Board on the Amended Budget. It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the Amended FY'20 Budget, Beginning December 1, 2019 and Ending November 30, 2020. It was MOVED by Board Member Ridenour and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
2. Approve FY21 Budget Beginning December 1, 2020 & Ending November 30, 2021 Finance Analyst, Matt Melvin updated the Board on the FY'21 Budget. It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve the FY'21 Budget Beginning December 1, 2020 and Ending November 30, 2021. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler,
Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
3. COVID-19 Update
Michelle Pruim, Health Department Director, gave the Board an update on the current COVID19 situation in the County. She explained that the positivity numbers have been rising, she also spoke of the processes and testing in place. She explained the rippling effect of this increase in our local hospital and our healthcare resources, as well as our community and businesses in our County.
xiii. New Business
A. Employee Badge Policy
County Administrator, George Gray updated the Board on the new Employee Badge Policy to be incorporated in the Employee Handbook. It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board approve the new Employee Badge Policy. Chairman
Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler,
Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
B. Renew Contract with GovTemps USA for HR Director Position
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board approve the Renewal of the GovTempsUSA,Contract for position of Human Resources Director.
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler,
Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
C. General Fund Levy-$5,270,000.00
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Place on File-General Fund Levy of $5,270,000.00. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
D. Unemployment Insurance Fund Levy-$10,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board Place on File-Unemployment Insurance Fund Levy of $10,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
E. Social Security Fund Levy-$750,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Place on File-Social Security Fund Levy of $750,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
F. Bond & Interest Fund Levy-$1,498,038
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Place on File-Bond & Interest Fund Levy of $1,498,038. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
G. County Highway Fund Levy-$2,100,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Place on File-County Highway Fund Levy of $2,100,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
H. Federal Aid Matching Fund Levy-$875,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Valdivia that the Board Place on File-Federal Aid Matching Fund Levy of $875,000. Upon roll said MOTION
PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member
SECONDER: David Valdivia, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
I. County Bridge Fund Levy-$400,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Ridenour and SECONDED by Board Member Phillips that the Board Place on File-County Bridge Fund Levy of $400,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
J. Liability Insurance Fund Levy-$1,650,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Place on File-Liability Insurance Fund Levy of $1,650,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
K. Tuberculosis Fund Levy-$10,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board Place on File-Tuberculosis Fund Levy of $10,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Cody Mulac, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
L. IMRF Fund Levy-$1,525,000
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board Place on File-IMRF Fund Levy of $1,525,000. Upon roll said MOTION PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
M. Workmen's Compensation Insurance Fund Levy-$0
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Vota Board Member that the Board Place on File-Workmen's Compensation Insurance Fund Levy of $0. Upon roll said MOTION
PREVAILED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: APPROVED TO PLACE ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/8/2020 6:00 PM
MOVER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member
AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Phillips, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac
ABSENT: Dyer, Warning, Onorato, Ryan, Hanson
N. Unity - Open discussion on ways to unite Grundy County
Chairman Balkema spoke about unity within the County. He hopes that Grundy County can continue to be a shelter from what we hear in the news, and he stressed how proud he is of what we have here in our County.
O. Review timeline for transition to new board
Chairman Balkema gave the Board a timeline of the upcoming transition for the newly elected Board Members. Reorganiztional meeting will be Monday, Dec. 7th at 6:00 p.m. There will then be orientation for those new Board Members to attend over the next month to get them acclimated to the Board and it's processes.
P. Input meeting for suggested changes to County Board Rules
Chairman Balkema spoke on the Board Rules & Procedures, and explained that the Board would have an opportunity to weigh in on these over the next month, before they are approved.
Q. Deed of Conveyance Parcel 03-12-301-001
It was MOVED by Board Member Phillips and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve Deed of Conveyance Parcel 03-12-301-001. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
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