Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met May 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| David Valdivia | Chair | Absent | |
| Greg Ridenour | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Drew Muffler | Board Member | Present | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Absent | |
| Caleb Counterman | Board Member | Present | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Joe Schroeder | EMA Director | Present | |
| Corri Trotter | Circuit Clerk | Present | |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present | |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present | |
| Jason Helland | State's Attorney | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | HR Director | Present | |
| Cheryl Wardell | Land Use Assistant | Present |
None
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 6, 2022 4:30 PM
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
A. Claims
1. approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
Briley noted that the jail passed it's inspection with a score of 100%. Briley noted that he had a lot of comments on the improvements in the jail.
C. Resolution-Establishing the Salary for the Grundy County Sheriff
1. Resolution Establishing the Salary for the Grundy County Sheriff
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
Schroeder reviewed the report with the committee.
VI. Coroner
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
Callahan stated that the bid for an X-ray machine will go to the County Board in June.
VII. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
Trotter noted that her office has been busy with digitalization of records. Trotter noted that 115 boxes were sent out to be digitalize. Trotter noted that her office has been shredding. Trotter noted that two projects that they are working on will be done in June and July.
VIII. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
Helland reported that he has hired an Attorney. Helland noted that he has one position still available.
Helland stated that he is working with Matt Melvin to digitalize documents. He received a quote of $14,000 to get this done.
Helland reported that money spent for Grand Jury claims is raising. Helland also reported that we are seeing a surge in criminal activity.
Helland spoke about House Bill 3653, the Criminal Justice Reform Bill. Helland has concerns regarding this bill regarding impact for Grundy County.
IX. Public Defender
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
None
X. Probation Department Report
None
XI. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. approve
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
None
XII. New/Old Business
XIII. Facility Use Requests
1. Health Department Parking Lot Request
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
No concerns for the budget.
XV. Appointments
1. Reappointment of Roger Turman to the Ethics Commission
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: David Valdivia, Chair AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Valdivia, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Mulac |
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/10/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
None
XVII. Executive Session
1. Enter into Executive Session at 5:17 PM to discuss imminent Litigation
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
XVIII. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
No action was taken as a result of Executive session.
XIX. Adjournment
1. adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:47 P.M.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Harris ABSENT: Valdivia, Mulac |
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