Grundy County Board met April 12.
Here are 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 | |
| Deb Warning | Board Member | Present | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Absent | |
| Mike Onorato | Board Member | Absent | |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| David Valdivia | Board Member | Absent | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Absent | |
| Drew Muffler | Vice Chairman | Absent | |
| James Olson | Board Member | Absent | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Present | |
| Caleb Counterman | Board Member | Present | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Present | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Jerald White | Board Member | Absent |
III. Public Recognition / Public Comments
A. Trashformation Winners - Heidi Miller, Land Use Director announced the 2022 Trashformation Winners and presented the awards.
B. Grundy Kendall Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee Champions - Regional Superintendent, Chris Mehochko, presented the Grundy Kendall Spelling Bee Champions.
C. IHSA Sanctioned Girls Inividual Wrestling Championship - Regional Superintendent, Chris Mehochko, recognized the IHSA Sanctioned Girls Individual Wrestling Champion, Ella McDonald.
D. Morris High School Poms were recognized for winning another State Championship
E. Kendall-Grundy Community Action
Grundy Community Action Director, Melissa Creamer, addressed the Board, and gave a brief overview of the organization and the programs that are offered to assist those residents in need. She encourages residents to contact the Grundy location at 1802 N. Division St., Room 602, Morris IL, 815-941-3262.
1. KGCA Flyer
2. LIHWAP Grundy Flyer
3. Grundy County Needs Discussion
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Mar 8, 2022 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the Minutes of the March 8, 2022 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Mulac, Board Member SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
A. Land Use Director
1. Petition 22-ZBA-003 Shenberg - Map Amendment from R- Residential to AR-Agricultural Residential
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board Approve Petition, 22-ZBA-003, Shenberg-Map Amendment from R- Residential to AR-Agricultural Residential. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
1. Resolution for Paint Striping
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve Resolution for Paint Striping for Grundy County & Various Townships with Traffic Control Company, for $103,631.43. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve Resolution for Aggregate Delivered and Spread for various townships with D Construction, for $112,243.12. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve Resolution for Seal Coat for Grundy County and various Townships, with Steffens 3-D, for $1,004,584.32. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Harris 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: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board approve Resolution for HMA, with D Construction for $769,080.10. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve Resolution for Crack Fill with Denler, Inc., for $184,713.95. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board approve Resolution for Cape Seal with A.C. Pavement, for $200,050.07. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White |
1. Resolution Authorizing Application for a Capital Assistance Grant
It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve Resolution Authorizing Application for a Capital Assistance Grant. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Mulac, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board approve the AIA Document B101-2017 Agreement, between Grundy County Transit and Chamlin & Associates, Inc for the Grundy County Transit Facility. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
A. Treasurer
1. March Fund Status Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board approve the March Fund Status Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
1. County Clerk Quarterly Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board approve the County Clerk Quarterly Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
A. Finance
1. Treasurer's Claims 3/21/22
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve the 03/21/22 Claims Listing. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve the 04/11/22 Claims Listing. It was MOVED by Board Member Cheshareck and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
A. Reappointment of Mitch Bailey to the Coal City Fire PD
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve the Reappointment of Mitch Bailey to the Coal City Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve the Appointment of Jeff Veronda to the Coal City Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve the Appointment of Brad Baker to the Morris Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
A. Resolution-States Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor
It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board approve the Resolution - States Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Mulac, Board Member SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board approve Resolution Endorsing the Grundy County Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY2022-2026). It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
1. Resolution-Execute an IGA Between Grundy County & City of Morris & Brisbin Rd TIF Districts
It was MOVED by Board Member Harris and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve Resolution-Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between Grundy County & City of Morris & Brisbin Road Tax Increment Financing Districts. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve Resolution-Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Morris, Grundy County, IL and the County of Grundy, IL. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve Ordinance Approving Third Amendment to Plan of Development for Grundy County Economic Development Project Area No. 1 and Amending the Boundaries of Economic Development Project Area No. 1 Pursuant to the County Economic Development Project Area Property Tax Allocation Act. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
1. ARP Request Update
Finance Director, Matt Melvin, addressed the Board and gave some background regarding the ARP requests that have been recommended for County Board approval.
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve ARP Funding Request. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
A. FY23 Budget Timeline
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve the FY23 Budget Timeline. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
Sheriff Briley addressed the Board and gave some background on the bids received for the jail medical bids.
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve Jail Medical Bid to Advanced Correctional Healthcare, for $97,361.14. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
Circuit Clerk, Corri Trotter, addressed the Board regarding the Administrative Office IL Courts Technology Modernization Program. She explained the timeline, guidelines, and the grants awarded for this program.
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Vota that the Board approve Administrative Office of Illinois Courts Technology Program-Cir Clerk Wireless Project. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Cheshareck that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
County Administrator, Mary Kucharz, gave the Board background information regarding the need for the Judicial Administrative Assistant, and the contract for this position.
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board approve the Judicial Administrative Assistant Contract. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
County Administrator Kucharz addressed the Board regarding the need to contract with a new biometric screening company, for the County employees.
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board approve Biometric Screening-Contract Agreement Between Grundy County & Empower Health Services. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
XIV. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is May 10, 2022 at 6:00 pm Chairman Balkema reminded the Board about the importance of meeting attendance.
XV. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Board Member Warning stated the presentation from Kendall/Grundy Community Action and the services they offer is good for Grundy County. She reaffirmed the contact info for the Grundy location is, 1802 N. Division St., Rm. 602, Morris IL, phone 815-941-3262, www.kendallhealth.org.
XVI. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board vote their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:37 p.m., to Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Cody Mulac, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Warning, Vota, Kinsella, Balkema, Mulac, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Boresi, Onorato, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, White EXCUSED: Rasmusson |
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