Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met April 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Absent | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Absent | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Present | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Chair | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present | |
| Russ Baker | Asst State's Attorney | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Sherey Zerbian | Transit Director | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Animal Control Director | Present | |
| Alyssa Lamb | Present | ||
| Ryan Hansen | Chamlin & Associates, Inc. | Present | 4:45 PM |
| Terry Seggebruch | Present | ||
| Carol Seggebruch | Present |
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 17, 2022 4:30 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member
SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
IV. Animal Control Claims
1. Animal Control Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
V. Animal Control Report
1. Animal Control Reports
There were no questions regarding the reports that were submitted for March.
Melissa stated that she has passed the euthanasia certification and is now in the licensing process.
Melissa also gave an update on the grant funded TNR program for Morris. 23 cats have went through the program in the month of April, 10 females and 13 males.
Melissa gave an update on the current census, 4 dogs and 12 cats. She also said that there have been 21 dogs & cats come into the facility in April and the department has worked a total of 86 cases month to date.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
VI. Animal Control New Business
VII. Animal Control Old Business
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
IX. Transit New Business
A. Site Selection for Grundy Transit Center Building
Presentation by Chamlin & Associates on the qualities of each perspective site. To continue at next meeting.
1. Site Drawings
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
B. IDOT Mandate for Ride Scheduling Software (by 2023) and On-Board Cameras for Buses
Presented information to committee on the progress of purchasing ride scheduling software and on-board cameras for buses.
X. Transit Old Business
XI. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
XII. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel Usage Report
Per Eric Gibson, fuel usage is about 30% of the budget for the year. Looking good to stay under budget at year end.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
2. Overtime Report
Per Eric Gibson, overtime is at approximately 60% of the budget for the year. Overtime should slow down now that winter is over.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XIII. Highway New Business
A. Resolution for Improvement Under Illinois Highway Code - Brisbin over Collins - $119,000
1. Resolution for Brisbin Road Over Collins Run
Eric spoke to the committee about the project and asked that the Resolution be referred to the County Board for approval.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
B. Approval of Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation – Brisbin over Collins - $119,000
1. Federal Agreement for Brisbin
Eric asked the committee to refer this Federal Agreement to the County Board for approval.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
2. Location Map
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
C. Resolution for Improvement under Illinois Highway Code - DuPont Road over Waupecan
1. Resolution for DuPont Over Waupecan
RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
D. Approval of Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation – DuPont over Waupecan
1. DuPont Federal Agreement
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member
SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
2. DuPont Location Map
E. Decision to Continue Painting Tandem Truck Dump Boxes
1. To Not Paint Tandem Truck Dump Boxes
Eric Gibson noted asked the committee their recommendation on whether or not they believe the Tandem Truck Dump Boxes need to be painted or not. He stated that they are stainless steel and it would save money to not have them painted. The committee agreed that there is no reason to have them painted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
XIV. Highway Old Business
A. Brisbin Road Right-of-Way
Terry and Carol Seggebruch signed paperwork selling Right-of-Way for the Brisbin Road project. Terry Seggebruch read a message to the committee.
B. Ridge Road Update
Eric Gibson gave an update on Ridge Road. He noted the next 48 hour closure will start on May 20th and the road will be shut down as previously done.
C. Gas Fired Boiler Update
Eric noted that the Gas Fired Boiler system installation has been completed as of 4/6/22. He stated he is in contact with Nicor to try to get service piped out to the Highway building.
XV. Budget Reporting
1. FY22 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz gave a quick update on the budgets at this point in the fiscal year.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XVI. Executive Session (if needed)
A. Review Executive Session Minutes 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)
B. Discuss Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)
C. Collective Negotiations 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)
D. Land Acquisition and Sale/Lease of Property 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) and (6)
E. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
XVII. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session (if needed)
XVIII. Adjournment
1. Adjourn
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member
SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member
AYES: Boresi, Kinsella, Cheshareck, Harris
ABSENT: Vota, Mulac
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