Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met May 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Absent | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Absent | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Chair | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Director of Animal Control | Present | |
| Sherey Zerbian | Transit Director | Present | |
| Russ Baker | Assistant State's Attorney | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Technician | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director of Operations | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present |
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 21, 2022 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
1. April AC Reports
There were no questions or comments regarding the reports submitted.
Melissa discussed the number of animals currently in the facility and the numbers for May thus far. She stated that May had been quite a busy month to date. She stated that the number of cases had increased significantly over the prior month.
Melissa stated that she and Shea Gavin had attended the Animal Control Training hosted by the Illinois Animal Control Association on May 9th.
Melissa let the committee know that Animal Control was fully staffed, the part time position has been filled.
Melissa also discussed the new truck that was in the CIP to be purchased this year. She stated that with the unexpected rising prices of vehicles the amount allocated in the CIP would not be sufficient to purchase the new truck. The truck to be replaced is a 2008. The committee voted to move to finance with the higher amount needed to purchase the new truck.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
VI. Animal Control New Business
1. Vote of Confidence to Refer Purchase of F-150 Truck to Finance
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
Rate increase for transit drivers was moved onto the 5/23/22 Personnel Meeting.
1. Rate Increase for Transit Drivers
Rate increase for transit drivers was moved onto the 5/23/22 Personnel Meeting.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/23/2022 4:30 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
Rate increase for Transit Dispatchers was moved onto the 5/23/22 Personnel Meeting.
1. Rate Increase for Transit Dispatchers
Rate increase for Transit Dispatchers was moved onto the 5/23/22 Personnel Meeting.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/23/2022 4:30 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
Discussion on the site for the transit center is continuing.
1. Transit Center Site Selection
Discussion on the site for the transit center is continuing.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XII. Transit New Business
XIII. Transit Old Business
XIV. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
1. Fuel Usage Report
Eric Gibson noted that fuel usage is currently at 45% for the fiscal year. This is right on track for the budget.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
2. Overtime Report
Eric Gibson noted that overtime is sitting at 61% for the fiscal year. He stated that this will go up as some overtime is being used for maintenance workers to complete ditch cleaning work.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XVI. Highway New Business
A. Resolution for Improvement Under Illinois Highway Code Brisbin Road - $2,620,000 Motor Fuel Tax
1. Resolution for Brisbin Rd MFT
Eric Gibson requested the Resolution for Improvement for the Brisbin Road project to allocate $2,620,000 of motor fuel tax money to be referred to the County Board.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/14/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
1. Resolution for Brisbin Rd FAS
Eric Gibson requested the Resolution for Improvement for the Brisbin Road project to allocate $360,000 of federal aid matching money to be referred to the County Board.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/14/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
1. Ridge Road Update
Eric Gibson noted that the 48 hour closure for Ridge Road scheduled for May 20 - 22 had been cancelled due to inclement weather. The next projected closure is scheduled for June 10 - 12.
2. Brisbin Road Update
Eric Gibson noted that ComEd is scheduled to start doing the pole relocation in June for the Brisbin Road project. Anticipating a June 23rd Letting date. Looking at roadway project to be completed this year. The bridge project will go into next year.
3. Grand Ridge Bridge Update
Grand Ridge Road Bridge at Tynan will be shut down from 5/23/22 to 6/6/22, depending on weather, to complete Bridge work.
4. No Signs on County Highway Signs
Eric made mention that the Highway Department is coming across signs (i.e. garage sale, house for sale, etc) posted on the Highway Road signs. This is illegal and they will be pulled down as they are found. He asked the board members and the public to spread the word that this is not allowed.
XVIII. Budget Reporting
1. FY22 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz gave a quick briefing on the state of the funds for Animal Control, Highway and Transit.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XIX. 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)
XX. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session (if needed)
XXI. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck |
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