Grundy County Emergency Telephone System Board met April 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Grundy County Emergency Telephone System Board was called to order at 3:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Justin Meyer; Alicia Steffes; James Olson; Dick Joyce; Dale Watson; Jeff Wilson; Ken Briley; George Lamboley; Nate Basham; Chris Kindelspire; Eddie Wendler; Heather Ramer; Julie Peterson.
There was no public comment/participation.
The members were presented with minutes of the following meetings for review: 03/16/22
Motion: A motion to approve the above minutes was made by Dick Joyce. Motion seconded by George Lamboley. On voice vote, said motion prevailed.
Chris Kindelspire informed the members about a 5% rate increase that was effective 04/01/22 for the Codan/Zetron contract. They have agreed to hold the lower cost through the end of the month. The overall cost of the contract is $554,376.71. Chris answered questions regarding the contract. He also informed the members that this item was included in the second request for ARP funding and hopes to get reimbursement but didn’t what to hold off and have the ETSB pay the additional 5% increase. After some discussion, the board decided to move forward with the contract.
Motion: A motion to authorize Chairman Justin Meyer to sign the Codan/Zetron contract was made by James Olson. Motion seconded by Nate Basham. On roll call vote, said motion prevailed.
Ayes : 9
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Chris also updated the members about some recent news regarding Motorola encryption. He informed them that Wescom has agreed to finance the project and we would just need to enter into an IGA with Wescom and Kankakee. The approximate cost would be $40,000 a year for 7 years. There was no formal action needed now but the board gave a positive consensus to move forward.
The board was presented with a resolution to authorize Chairman Justin Meyer to execute loan documents related to the Busey loan that was approved at the 01/19/22 meeting.
Motion: A motion to approve Resolution 2022-04 was made by Nate Basham. Motion seconded by George Lamboley. On roll call vote, said motion prevailed.
Ayes : 9
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Discussion was held regarding the current by-laws and any changes that the board would like to see made. The proposed changes will be sent to all members today so they can be voted on at the next regular meeting held on 05/18/22.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: A motion to go into executive session at 4:26 pm. pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body was made by Dale Watson. Motion seconded by Alicia Steffes. On voice vote, said motion prevailed.
Present in executive session were:
Justin Meyer; James Olson; Dick Joyce; Dale Watson; George Lamboley; Ken Briley; Alicia Steffes; Jeff Wilson; Nate Basham; Julie Peterson.
Motion: A motion to return to regular session was made by George Lamboley at 5:35 pm. Motion seconded by Nate Basham. On voice vote, said motion prevailed.
OPEN SESSION
No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session.
Motion: A motion to adjourn was made at 5:36 pm by George Lamboley. Motion seconded by Alicia Steffes. On voice vote, said motion prevailed.
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