Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met Sept. 29.
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 | |
| Greg Ridenour | Chair | Present | |
| Cody Mulac | Board Member | Absent | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Present | |
| Joshua Harris | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Joe Schiavone | Member | Present | 5:00 PM |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Dan Hansen | Highway Civil Engineer | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present |
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Aug 18, 2022 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Vice Chair SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Schiavone |
1. AC August Monthly Report
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
VI. Animal Control Old Business
VII. Transit New Business
A. Transit Center Site Selection Update
1. Transit Center Site Selection Update
Mary Kucharz and Eric Gibson gave an update on the Transit Center Site. There have been issues with placement at the Route 47 property. Amanda Olvera, Mary and Eric are now looking into the property on Lynn Road for possible Site placement. The committee agreed that this or buying more property seems to be the right course of action.
VIII. Transit Old Business
IX. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel Usage Report
Eric Gibson noted that fuel usage for the fiscal year is currently at 83% and should be good to stay under budget.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
Eric Gibson noted that overtime is currently at 70% and should be good to stay under budget for the fiscal year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
A. Recommend Snow Removal Policy - Action to Full Board
1. Resolution - Highway Snow Removal Policy
Eric Gibson noted that the Highway Department met with the Sheriff's Department in regards to updating the Snow Removal Policy. There was some more added to the policy in regards to overnight coverage for emergency calls. Eric also noted that during a meeting with the Township Road Commissioners the snow removal policy was brought up and Sheriff Briley spoke to the commissioners about coverage.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/11/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Schiavone |
1. Variance - Chris Oliphant
Eric Gibson requested approval to send to the County Board a variance allowing Chris Oliphant to install a second driveway on Pine Bluff Road.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/11/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Cheshareck, Harris ABSENT: Mulac, Schiavone |
1. Chamlin Engineering Agreement
Eric Gibson requested approval to send Engineering Services Agreement with Chamlin to the County Board for services regarding Carbon Hill and Braceville Bridge Bundle.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/11/2022 6:00 PM
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Cheshareck, Harris, Schiavone ABSENT: Mulac |
1. IDOT Memo Election Signs
Eric Gibson brought up that with Election time upon us that he has started to receive calls about signs posted in the ROW. He asked that all signs be posted on private property and to make sure that it is with land owners approval. He stated that if signs are posted in the right-of-way and he will be picking them up and bringing them to the shop and the owners will be able to retrieve them there.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
F. Recommend Intergovernmental Agreement with Minooka for McEvilly Road Improvements
1. Memo Regarding McEvilly Jurisdictional Transfer
Eric Gibson went over the process prior to receiving the attached Memo. He noted that when he had went to a prior meeting that the cost for McEvilly Road Improvements was split between Grundy County and Minooka but when he received the letter all costs were to be under Grundy County. The committee decided to reject the agreement.
| RESULT: REJECT [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Cheshareck, Harris, Schiavone ABSENT: Mulac |
A. Ridge Road Update
Eric Gibson noted that Ridge Road should be completed within the next couple weeks.
B. Brisbin Road Update
Eric noted that Brisbin Road construction was supposed to start this fall but has now been pushed to spring 2023. Brisbin Road and Brisbin Road Bridge will now have construction going at the same time.
C. DuPont Bridge Update
Eric noted that DuPont Bridge will have construction starting in spring 2023 now due to lead times on beams and guardrail inserts.
XII. Budget Reporting
1. FY22 Budget Tracking
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
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)
XIV. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session (if needed)
XV. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Cheshareck, Harris, Schiavone ABSENT: Mulac |
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