Grundy County Board met June 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Balkema called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Present | |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present | |
| Deb Warning | Board Member | Present | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Mike Onorato | Board Member | Present | |
| Debra Jo Kinsella | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| David Valdivia | Board Member | Absent | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Muffler | Vice Chairman | Present | |
| James Olson | Board Member | Present | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Present | |
| Caleb Counterman | Board Member | Present | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Absent | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Jerald White | Board Member | Present |
Sheriff Ken Briley addressed the Board regarding the recently approved and purchased Flock cameras. He gave some clear examples of the advantages of utilizing these cameras and told the Board the cameras have already payed off with the assistance they are providing the Department. He also told the Board of the drones the department has been using and how beneficial they have been. Sheriff Briley recognized the recently formed Grundy County Proactive Unit, and thanked the Board for their ongoing support.
A. IESA State Track Meet Champions
Regional Office of Education Superintendent, Chris Mehochko, recognized the following County student athletes for their recent achievements in the IESA State Track Meet. The student athletes were introduced by their coaches and presented with certificates.
2022 State Champion in the 8th Grade Pole Vault Cooper Bowman from Minooka Junior High
2022 State Champion in the 800m run Caprice Rodely from Minooka Junior High
2022 State Champion in the 400m run Tyler Gubbins from South Wilmington Grade School
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - May 10, 2022 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board accept the Minutes from the May 10, 2022 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
A. Land Use Director
Land Use Director, Heidi Miller, addressed the Board regarding the four items requiring Board approval.
1. Modification to Ord 2021-004 to Correct Legal Description
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board approve Ordinance - Modification to Ordinance 2021-004 to Correct Legal Description. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board approve One Year Extension of Ordinance #2021-024, Blue Sky Solar Energy, LLC. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve One Year Extension of Ordinance #2021-010, Caisley Solar Farm, Developed by Community Power Group. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Harris and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board approve One Year Extension of Ordinance #2021-012, Special Use for Penny Packer Solar, LLC & Penny Packer II Solar, LLC. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Mike Onorato, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
Transit Director, Sherey Zerbian, addressed the Board regarding the two Transit agenda items requiring Board action.
1. Rate Increase for Transit Dispatchers
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve Rate Increase for Transit Dispatchers. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve Rate Increase for Transit Drivers. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
County Engineer, Eric Gibson, addressed the Board regarding the two Highway Resolutions requiring Board approval.
1. Resolution for Brisbin Rd FAS
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board Approve Resolution for Improvements to Brisbin Rd., from Interstate 80 to Sherrill Rd., for $360,000, FAS. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve Resolution for Improvements to Brisbin Rd., from Interstate 80 to Sherrill Rd., for $2,620,000, use of Motor Fuel Tax. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
A. Treasurer
1. May Fund Status Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board Approve Treasurer's May Fund Status Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
1. County Clerk Quarterly
It was MOVED by Board Member Dyer and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board Approve the County Clerk Quarterly Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Millie Dyer, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
1. Six-Month Voucher Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board Approve the Circuit Clerk's Six Month Voucher Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
1. Sheriff Six Month Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board Approve the Sheriff's Six Month Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board Approve Bid for Grundy County Jail Full Body Scanner for $139,000 from TEK84, Inc. It was MOVED by Board Member Onorato and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Harris and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board Approve Resolution-Setting Reimbursement for the Cost of Medical & Hospital Services Provided to Prisoners. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
1. Coroner-X-Ray Machine Bid
Purchasing Manager, Alec Macdonald addressed the Board with background information regarding the RFP process for the X-Ray machine requested by the Coroner's Office.
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board Approve the Bid for Grundy County Coroner Portable Digital X-Ray Machine. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Onorato that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Olson and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board Approve the Coroner's Six Month Report. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Olson, Board Member SECONDER: Cody Mulac, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
A. Finance
1. Treasurer's Claims Listing 05-23-22
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Dyer that the Board Approve the Treasurer's Claims Listing from 05-23-22. It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Millie Dyer, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve the Treasurer's Claims Listing from 06-13-22. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
A. Reappointment of Cindy Limbach to the Sheriff's Merit Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve the Reappointment of Cindy Limbach to the Sheriff's Merit Commission. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
A. Credit Card Policy
Finance Director, Matt Melvin gave background information regarding the adoption of a County Credit Card Policy.
It was MOVED by Board Member Kinsella and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve the Adoption of a County Purchasing Card Policy. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
IT Director, Paul Webb, updated the Board on the Office 365 licensing and migration proposal, and explained the RFP process that was conducted for this project.
It was MOVED by Board Member Harris and SECONDED by Board Member Kinsella that the Board Approve the bid for Heartland for the Office 365 Licensing & Migration Services project. It was MOVED by Board Member Harris and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Boresi and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board Approve the Listing of Polling Locations for the upcoming June 28, 2022 General Primary Election. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board Approve Resolution - Linkage Agreement Between Grundy County Illinois and the Grundy County Children's Advocacy Center. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Olson that the Board Approve Resolution Setting Salary for the Term of the Grundy County Clerk & Recorder. It was MOVED by Board Member Mulac and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: James Olson, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve Resolution Setting Salary for the Term of the Grundy County Treasurer. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board Approve Resolution Establishing Salaries for County Board Members, County Board Chairman and Establishing Stipend for Liquor Control Commissioner. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
1. ARP Request Update
Finance Director, Matt Melvin updated the Board on the approved and outstanding ARP requests.
XI. Closed Session - The Board did not enter into Closed Session
XII. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is July 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm
XIII. "Something Good for Grundy County"
County Engineer, Eric Gibson, reported that the new bridge on Ridge Road was put in over the last weekend, the closing and reopening went smoothly overall. This was a team effort and a long awaited project. He also stated that the Brisbin Road project goes to letting on June 23rd. Also recognized, the fuel bid which was approved in December has paid off greatly in light of the current fuel prices.
Board Member Boresi recognized Board Member Harold Vota for holding the 100 yard dash record for Coal City for 40 years.
XIV. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Mulac that the Board vote their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:12 p.m., to Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Cody Mulac, Board Member AYES: Dyer, Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Onorato, Kinsella, Ridenour, Muffler, Olson, Mulac, Counterman, Harris, White ABSENT: Valdivia, Cheshareck |
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