Grundy County Elections/Tax/Tech Committee met May 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Absent | |
| Deb Warning | Vice Chair | Absent | |
| Mike Onorato | Chair | Present | |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Absent | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Jerald White | Board Member | Absent | |
| Caleb Counterman | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present | |
| Dave Ostrander | GIS Director | Present | |
| Deb Ritke | Assessor | Present | |
| Paul Webb | Director of IT | Present | |
| Kay Olson | County Clerk | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | HR Director | Present | |
| Russ Baker | Grundy County States Attorney | Present | |
| Cheryl Wardell | Land Use Assistant | Present |
Nancy Norton, Grundy Economic Development Council
Monica Schild - Grundy Economic Development Council
Dan Duffy, Administrator for Minooka
Edvinas Balciunas, Unlimited Carrier
Paulius Obeliunas, Unlimited Carrier
Steven Masiulionis, Unlimited Carrier
Reiner Pranger, Cawley
Jacob Rhaumer- Rock, Fusso, & Connelly, LLC
Kyle Schumacher, Ketone Partners
II. Public Portion
No Public comment was heard.
III. Minutes Approval
1. accept the minutes of of the April 5, 2022 Elections/ Tax/ Tech Committee
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
A. Claims
No claims were submitted for elections.
B. Clerk's Report
Olson stated that she is looking for Election Judges in the Mazon, Verona, Kinsman area. Olson stated they have done some outreach, and are hoping for a response.
Olson stated that early voting begins on May 19th, and this is also the first day mail ballots will be available to those who request them. Olson noted that they will have extended hours for early voting, including evenings and weekends.
Tax rate computation sheets will be sent out shortly.
V. Supervisor of Assessments
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
Ritke noted that their office has been busy. Ritke noted that she attended the IEPA Conference in April, and felt it was a really good experience. Ritke stated that her office is working on a large shredding project. In May they will tour the GE Hitachi Plant.
VI. Technology
A. Claims
No claims were submitted.
B. Technology Report
Webb stated that our website and email addresses are now grundycountyil.gov. Webb stated this was launched sooner than they expected.
Webb updated the committee on the RFP for Office 365, security cameras, and the Board Room Audio and Visual.
Webb is waiting on equipment for the Courthouse project.
Webb noted that IT recently had a resignation, and they are working to fill the job as soon as possible.
1. IT Monthly Report - May 2022
VII. GIS
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
Oestrander reviewed the EGDMS report.
VIII. Budget Reporting
Kucharz noted nothing is out of line or anything of concern.
IX. New/Old Business
1. Reappointment of Mike Onorato to the Board of Review
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [4 TO 0] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSTAIN: Onorato ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
Olson thanked all of the members of the Board of Review. Olson noted that it is a thankless job.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
Nancy Norton stated that the property that Unlimited Carrier is looking at is located within the Grundy County EDPA. Unlimited Carrier is currently in Bolingbrook. Unlimited Carrier wished to expand and will bring current employees with them, and will also employee new people. Norton introduced everyone, Steven Masiulionis, Edvinas Balciunas, and Paulius Obeliunas all owners of Unlimited Carrier. Reiner Pranger, Broker, Jacob Rahumer, Attorney, Kyle Schumacher, Keotone Partners.
Kyle Schumacher, Project is 90 acres in size, and 57 acres are usable. Project will have a 2013 sq. ft. Office building. A 29,000 sq. ft. Maintenance building will be on site. It will include office space. A third building will be built. Schumacher stated the employee count is 352-561 new jobs.
Dan Duffy, Administrator of Minooka. Duffy noted that the Village of Minooka has been in negotiations with Unlimited Carrier for approximately 8-9 months. Duffy states that Village of Minooka is in full support of this project.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
1. table until the next Elections/Tax/Tech Committee
Onorato asked if the Treasurer, Assessor, and County Clerk could get together and review this agreement before it is sent to the County Board.
| RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
No Executive Session was needed.
XI. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XII. Adjournment
1. adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 3:48 P.M.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Onorato, Olson, Harris, Counterman, Rasmusson ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Mulac, White |
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