Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Finance Committee met April 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Millie Dyer	Board Member	Present
Ann Gill	Board Member	Present
Eric Rasmusson	Chair	Present
Deb Warning	Board Member	Present
Debra Jo Kinsella	Board Member	Present
Drew Muffler	Vice Chair	Absent
James Olson	Board Member	Absent
Sandy Pommier	County Board Admin. Asst.	Present
Mary Kucharz	HR Director	Present
Matt Melvin	Finance Analyst	Present
Chris Balkema	Chairman	Present
Alec MacDonald	Purchasing Manager	Present

II. Public Comment

The new Purchasing Manager, Alec MacDonald was introduced.

III. Approve Minutes

1. Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 21, 2022 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

IV. Claims

1. Board Member Vouchers - Total

1. Motion to approve in the amount of $3520.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

2. Treasurer's Claims 4-11-22

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

V. Finance Director

Matt Melvin reported that 33.15% through FY22; General Fund revenues are at 25%, expenditures 28%. 1. General Fund Monthly Budget Report

VI. New Business

1. PT Maintenance Position

The approved request was to increase the hourly rate from $13 to $15 for the part-time maintenance positions at the Admin Building and Courthouse.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

2. Assistant States Attorney Salary

1. Motion to increase the annual salary of the vacant Assistant States Attorney position currently posted at $57,500 to a range of $60,000-$65,000.

Mary Kucharz explained the need to increase the salary due to lack of interest in the position.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

3. Resolution-Grundy County Five Year Capital Improvement Plan

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

VII. Old Business

1. ARP Request Update

The committee recommended to the County Board, the approval of the requests for Cybersecurity Office 365 ($80,000) and Jail Plumbing project ($160,000) totaling $240,000.00. The requests to be removed were put on hold.

RESULT: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

VIII. Executive Session

None

IX. Action as a Result of Executive Session

X. Adjournment

1. Motion to adjourn at 5:10 pm.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Kinsella ABSENT: Muffler, Olson

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