Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met Jan. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Eric Rasmusson | Chair | Present | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Present | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Absent | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Animal Control Director | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director | Present | |
| Dan Hansen | Highway Civil Engineer | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Russ Baker | Assistant State's Attorney | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present | |
| Melvin Lampert | South Wilmington Firemen's Beach & Park Club | Present | |
| Mike Residori | South Wilmington Firemen's Beach & Park Club | Present |
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Dec 29, 2022 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
IV. Opening and Reading of Sealed Bids
A. Approval of Sale to Highest Bidder for 2011 Ford F-450
1. 2011 Ford F-450 Bid Packet
There were 6 bid packets turned in to the Highway Department for the 2011 Ford F-450. The Bids are as follows:
South Wilmington Firemen's Beach & Park Club - $51,112
Aaron McNabb - $13,000
Felix Township - $32,200
Opperman Construction Co. - $42,500
Commercial Bus & Vehicles - $8,563
JBR Family, LLC - $25,307.10
The Committee approved the sale to the highest bidder, South Wilmington Firemen's Beach & Park Club at $51,112.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
V. Animal Control Claims
1. AC Claims January 2023
Animal Control Claims were approved.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
VI. Animal Control Report
1. AC December Reports
There were no questions regarding the reports submitted for December. Melissa discussed the current number of animals in the facility and the number of cases worked to date in January.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
VII. Animal Control New Business
VIII. Animal Control Old Business
IX. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
Transit claims were approved.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
X. Transit Report
1. January 2023 Transit Service Report
Amanda Olvera gave a transit service report.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
XI. Transit New Business
A. Transit Center Update
Amanda Olvera gave an update that progress is being made on the Transit Center. A legal description, drawing, and PIN for the property on Dupont Road is needed to submit to IDOT, all of that is in motion.
An update on the Adopt a Rider program was given by Amanda Olvera. We raised a total of $4,045.
XII. Transit Old Business
XIII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
XIV. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel Usage Report
Per Eric Gibson, there is nothing major to report in regards to fuel usage at this time of the year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
2. Overtime Report
Per Eric Gibson, there has not been a significant amount of overtime utilized at this point in the year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
XV. Highway New Business
A. Letting Date for County and Township General Maintenance Program for 2023
i. Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code - 2023 General Maintenance - $300,000
1. Resolution for Maintenance Under Illinois Highway Code
Eric Gibson requested approval to have the Resolution for 2023 General Maintenance go to full County Board. The Committee approved.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/14/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
B. Recommend Preliminary Services Agreement for 3 Bridges on West Grand Ridge Road - Chamlin & Associates
1. Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement
Eric Gibson requested approval from the Committee to send this Services Agreement with Chamlin to the County Board. This is for preliminary engineering services for three bridges on West Grand Ridge Road.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/14/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
C. Recommend IGA with LaSalle County for County Line Structure - $309,326
1. IGA with LaSalle County for County Line Structure
Eric noted that this is an IGA with LaSalle County for SN 032-5405 approximately 1 mile west of Kinsman.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/14/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
D. Summary of Multimodal Transportation Plan
1. Summary of Multimodal Transportation Plan
Eric Gibson gave a summary of the Multimodal Transportation Plan.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
E. Review and Recommend Intergovernmental Agreement Between The County of Grundy, Village of Channahon, Village of Coal City, Village of Diamon, Village of Dwight, Village of Mazon, Village of Minooka, and the City of Morris Related to the Multimodal Multijurisdictional Transportation Master Plan
1. Motion to Send to Finance Committee
Eric noted that he had not received the final version of the Intergovernmental Agreement and asked the Committee to approve for this to go to the next Finance Meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
F. Review and Recommend Services Agreement with CDM Smith for Multimodal Transportation Plan
1. Motion to Send to Finance Committee
Eric noted that he had not received the final version of the Services Agreement with CDM Smith and asked the Committee to approve for this to go to the next Finance Meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
XVI. Highway Old Business
A. Ridge Road Update
Eric gave a quick update on Ridge Road. He noted that this project has been selected to receive the Project of the Year Award in the category Transportation ($5M to $25M). The award ceremony will be held on February 2nd.
B. DuPont Bridge Update
Eric gave a brief update on the progress for DuPont Bridge.
C. Brisbin Road and Bridge Update
Eric gave a brief update on Brisbin Road, he noted it was on schedule to have the bridge and road both in construction in the Spring.
XVII. Budget Reporting
1. FY23 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz noted that there was nothing to note in regards to the budget tracking.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
XVIII.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)
XIX. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session (if needed)
XX. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Ferro ABSENT: Schiavone |
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