Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met Aug. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
II. Public Portion None
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Absent | |
| 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 | |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Late | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Adminisrator | Present | |
| Matt Melvin | Finance Analyst | Present | |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present | |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present | |
| Joe Schroeder | EMA Director | Present |
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 6, 2022 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
Joe Schroeder reviewed the report.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
V. Coroner
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
None
VI. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
None
VII. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
States Attorney Helland discussed the potential effects of the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act which will eliminate cash bail statewide by January, 2023. Kendall County is considering their jail due to this revenue loss.
C. Child Advocacy Center Director Position
States Attorney Helland discussed the request for the two part-time Child Advocacy positions that would be totally grant funded.
1. Child Advocacy Positions
2. Motion to recommend the position to the Finance Committee
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
1. Motion to recommend the position to the Finance Committee.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
None
IX. Probation Department Report
None
X. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims.
B. Report
The report was provided for the committee's review.
1. Administration Facility Report
XI. Facility Use Requests
1. HD-Dental Van Facility Request
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
1. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
Sheriff Briley reported on a successful rescue mission involving the location of 2 lost men by use of the drone.
3. Court Security Pay Increase
1. Motion to recommend to the Finance Committee
Sheriff Briley discussed the request to increase the hourly rate to $25.00. He requested that it be effective immediately due to funding for the increase being included with the FY22 budget. Discussion was held regarding the budget lines. Further discussion will be held at the Finance Committee meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
Sheriff Briley discussed the need and cost of six SRO's. Chaiman Balkema requested that Matt Melvin and Sheriff Briley develop a fair funding model reflecting the costs to the schools and the County. No action was taken.
5. Purchase of X-Ray Machine for Courthouse
1. Motion to approve the purchase from Auto Clear in the amount of $21,938.
Greg Ridenour left the meeting at 5:45 PM, Chris Balkema will fill in as member for remainder of meeting/votes.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XIII. New/Old Business
None
XIV. Budget Reporting
Mary Kucharz reported all budgets are on track for FY22.
1. FY22 Budget Tracking
XV. Appointments
None
XVI. Legislative Matters
None
XVII. Executive Session
None
XVIII. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XIX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:54 PM
Chris Balkema was the fourth vote to adjourn.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Ridenour, Mulac |
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
II. Public Portion None
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Millie Dyer | Board Member | Absent | |
| 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 | |
| Sandy Pommier | County Board Admin. Asst. | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Late | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Adminisrator | Present | |
| Matt Melvin | Finance Analyst | Present | |
| Ken Briley | Sheriff | Present | |
| John Callahan | Coroner | Present | |
| Joe Schroeder | EMA Director | Present |
1. Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 6, 2022 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
Joe Schroeder reviewed the report.
1. EMA Director's Monthly Report
V. Coroner
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
None
VI. Circuit Clerk
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
None
VII. States Attorney
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
States Attorney Helland discussed the potential effects of the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act which will eliminate cash bail statewide by January, 2023. Kendall County is considering their jail due to this revenue loss.
C. Child Advocacy Center Director Position
States Attorney Helland discussed the request for the two part-time Child Advocacy positions that would be totally grant funded.
1. Child Advocacy Positions
2. Motion to recommend the position to the Finance Committee
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
1. Motion to recommend the position to the Finance Committee.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
None
IX. Probation Department Report
None
X. Administration Maintenance Department
A. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims.
B. Report
The report was provided for the committee's review.
1. Administration Facility Report
XI. Facility Use Requests
1. HD-Dental Van Facility Request
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
1. Claims
1. Motion to approve the claims.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
Sheriff Briley reported on a successful rescue mission involving the location of 2 lost men by use of the drone.
3. Court Security Pay Increase
1. Motion to recommend to the Finance Committee
Sheriff Briley discussed the request to increase the hourly rate to $25.00. He requested that it be effective immediately due to funding for the increase being included with the FY22 budget. Discussion was held regarding the budget lines. Further discussion will be held at the Finance Committee meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
Sheriff Briley discussed the need and cost of six SRO's. Chaiman Balkema requested that Matt Melvin and Sheriff Briley develop a fair funding model reflecting the costs to the schools and the County. No action was taken.
5. Purchase of X-Ray Machine for Courthouse
1. Motion to approve the purchase from Auto Clear in the amount of $21,938.
Greg Ridenour left the meeting at 5:45 PM, Chris Balkema will fill in as member for remainder of meeting/votes.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Mulac |
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XIII. New/Old Business
None
XIV. Budget Reporting
Mary Kucharz reported all budgets are on track for FY22.
1. FY22 Budget Tracking
XV. Appointments
None
XVI. Legislative Matters
None
XVII. Executive Session
None
XVIII. Action Taken as a Result of Executive Session
XIX. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn at 5:54 PM
Chris Balkema was the fourth vote to adjourn.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Muffler, Counterman ABSENT: Dyer, Valdivia, Ridenour, Mulac |
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