Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met June 23.

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
Greg Ridenour	Chair	Present
Cody Mulac	Board Member	Absent
Dan Cheshareck	Board Member	Absent
Joshua Harris	Board Member	Present
Melissa Lewis	Animal Control Director	Present
Eric Gibson	Highway Director	Present
Sherey Zerbian	Transit Director	Present
Dan Hansen	Highway Civil Engineer	Present
Cody Doran	Highway Engineer Tech	Present
Russ Baker	Assistant State's Attorney	Present
Mary Kucharz	County Administrator	Present

II. Public Comment

III. Approval of Minutes

1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - May 19, 2022 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

IV. Animal Control Claims

1. AC Claims 6-22

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

V. Animal Control Report

1. AC Monthly Reports May 2022

There were no questions regarding the reports that were submitted for the May activity.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

VI. Animal Control New Business

1. AC Deputy Administrator

Melissa proposed that Dr Lauri Safford be appointed as Deputy Administrator. According to State Law 510 ILCS 5 each Animal Control Facility must have a Veterinarian that is either the Administrator or Deputy Administrator.

RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2] MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Ridenour, Harris NAYS: Boresi, Kinsella ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

2. AC 22-23 IGA Proposal

Melissa made an initial proposal to revisions on the fees and services of the upcoming IGA proposal.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

3. AC Budget Proposal 22-23

Melissa presented the first proposal of the upcoming 2022-2023 Animal Control Budget.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

VII. Animal Control Old Business

VIII. Transit Claims

1. Transit Claims

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

IX. Transit New Business

1. Transit FY23 Budgets

Sherey Zerbian reviewed previously submitted FY23 budget.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

X. Transit Old Business

XI. Highway Claims

1. Highway Claims

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

XII. Fuel Usage and Overtime

1. Fuel Usage Report

Per Eric Gibson, fuel usage is about 49% of budget for fiscal year.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

2. Overtime Report

Per Eric Gibson, overtime is about 65% of budget for the year. Highway did have overtime on Sunday for a request for assistance on a barn fire.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

XIII. Highway New Business

1. IGA with Minooka for Tree Planting Along Ridge Road

Per Eric Gibson, he is proposing an IGA with Village of Minooka to plant trees along Ridge Road. The County will have no cost associated with this agreement and all future maintenance will be under the jurisdiction of the Village of Minooka. The County will have approval of where the trees will be placed.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

2. Resolution Establishing Brisbin Rd from Rte 6 to Sherill Rd 80000 Lb Route

Per Eric Gibson, the resolution was not received by IDOT and will not be for some time. He is removing this resolution from agenda, no action taken.

3. Request to Approve Adding Additional Full-Time Highway Maintainer

Per Eric Gibson, he is requesting an addition full-time highway maintainer. He noted that in the past that there was 7 maintainers but that had been discontinued. He stated that with the concerns from the Sheriff's Department with the snow policy, Eric believes that another full time employee is needed to help.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/27/2022 4:30 PM MOVER: Debra Jo Kinsella, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

4. Review of Highway FY23 Budgets

Eric Gibson briefly went through his plans for the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

5. Resolution to Approve Purchase of Tandem Axle Plow Truck-NTE $280,000

Eric Gibson noted that we have to put in a written notice to purchase a 2023 Plow Truck. This is to get put on this list to make sure we are able to have the truck built next year.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

6. Resolution Recommending Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for DuPont Rd Over Waupecan Creek Bridge Reconstruction-$1,177,777.77

Per Eric Gibson, this was a state letting on 6/17/22. The lowest qualified bidder was Austin Tyler Construction.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

7. Resolution Recommending Lowest Qualified Bidder for Brisbin Rd Full Depth Reclamation Per Eric Gibson, this was a letting this morning. The lowest qualified bidder is D Construction.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

XIV. Highway Old Business

1. McEvilly Road -Ridge Road to Bell Weight Posting Update

Eric Gibson noted that a Resolution had passed in 2017 to weight limit the McEvilly Road from Ridge Road to Bell Road. The signs were not posted. He noted that the signs are being ordered and will be posted once they come in.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

2. Grand Ridge Road Bridge Update

Eric Gibson noted that the Grand Ridge Road Bridge has been completed and that the road is open.

3. Ridge Road Update

Eric Gibson noted that the bridge is installed, storm sewer is completed at Ridge Road. Pending direction from Rail Road to finish completing project.

4. Update on 2022 General Maintenance Projects

Eric gave an update on the progress for the GM work for this year.

XV. Budget Reporting

1. FY22 Budget Tracking

Mary Kucharz gave a quick update on the current budget.

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: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Kinsella, Ridenour, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Cheshareck

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