Grundy County Board met Jan. 10.
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 |
| 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 | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Muffler | Vice Chairman | Present | |
| Caleb Counterman | Board Member | Present | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Present | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Jerald White | Board Member | Present | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Absent | |
| Christina Jenkins-Likar | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Present | |
| Georgette Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| James Riley | Board Member | Present | |
| Nathanael Greene | Board Member | Present |
Millie Dyer was recognized by Board Chairman Balkema for her 20 years of service to the County as Board Member.
Jeff Black was recognized by Sheriff Ken Briley for 45 years of service to the County's Sheriff's Department.
A. Annual Employee Recognition
The following employees were recognized for milestone years of service:
EMPLOYEE YEARS OF SERVICE DEPARTMENT
KELLY L RAGAN 20 911
ASHLEY A DOGLIO 15 911
NICOLE M HALPIN 10 911
ADAM M HENDERSON 10 911
JENNY L SAGE 10 911
BETH SKOFF 5 Assessor
DEIDRE J HAFF 25 Circuit Clerk
JULIE A DARIN 25 Circuit Clerk
SHERRI J MATHEWS 20 Circuit Clerk
HAROLD J VOTA 10 County Board
DEBRA J WARNING 10 County Board
DAVID T OSTRANDER 15 GIS
KELLIE J KENNEDY 15 Health
KATHRYN N HARRISON 10 Health
MELISSA M WASKO 10 Health
JOHN M MOSS 10 Health
ELIZABETH ROSALES 5 Health
ROBIN COOK 5 Health
VESSELA S ANDREEVA 5 Health
NICHOLAS P FOLEY 10 Highway
JAMES L PAQUETTE 10 Maintenance Courthouse and Jail
JEFFERY F BLACK 45 Sheriff
LYNN A VIDAL 20 Sheriff
CHRISTOPHER KINDELSPIRE 20 Sheriff
ANTHONY CHESHARECK III 15 Sheriff
SEAN P WOJTCZAK 10 Sheriff
AARON P CORY 10 Sheriff
ERIC J HALPIN 10 Sheriff
EDWARD BARRY 5 Sheriff
VICKI SURMAN 25 State's Attorney
KYLE E KLUKAS 25 State's Attorney
CARL KRAMER 15 VAC
GARY RICKMON 5 VAC
RICHARD HART 5 VAC
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Reorganizational Meeting - Dec 5, 2022 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Riley that the Board accept the Minutes from the December 5, 2022 Reorganizational Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
It was MOVED by Board Member Cheshareck and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board accept the Minutes from the December 13, 2022 County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. County Highway Engineer
1. 2023-001 : Resolution 2500HD Pickup Truck Purchase
It was MOVED by Board Member H. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Boresi that the Board approve Resolution - Purchase of 2500HD Pickup Truck for the Highway Department. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board approve Ridge Rd Engineering Agreement Amendment 2-Hutchinson Engineering for $48,438. It was MOVED by Board Member White and SECONDED by Board Member Jenkins that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. Treasurer
1. December Fund Status Report
It was MOVED by Board Member Jenkins and SECONDED by Board Member Riley that the Board approve the Treasurer's December Fund Status Report. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christina Jenkins-Likar, Board Member SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. Finance
1. Treasurer's Claims 12-27-2022
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member G,. Vota that the Board approve the Treasurer's Claims from 12-27-2022. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Riley that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Georgette Vota, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
a. Treasurer's Claims 01-09-2023
It was MOVED by Board Member Boresi and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve the Treasurer's Claims from 01/09/2023. It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member G. Vota that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. Reappointment -Eric Rasmusson to the GC Board of Health
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve the Reappointment of Eric Rasmusson to the Grundy County Board of Health. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. 2023-003 : Resolution Opposing IL General Assembly HB5855 Protect IL Communities Act
A lengthy discussion was held, Sheriff Briley, States Attorney Russ Baker and several Board Members spoke in opposition to the HB5855, and the reasons they oppose it. Also, Gary and Alec Matteson from Morris, each addressed the Board and spoke of their concerns with the bill. The full discussion may be heard at www.grundycountyil.gov under Minutes/Agendas.
It was MOVED by Board Member Riley and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve Resolution Opposing IL General Assembly HB5855 Protect IL Communities Act. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Riley, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
1. County Board Additional Committee Structure
It was MOVED by Board Member H. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Riley that the Board approve the County Board Additional Committee Structure, with the addition of Ann Gill to the FAIRCOM committee. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Gill that the Board Table Grundy County Board Rules of Order & Procedures. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/14/2023 6:00 PM MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Riley that the Board Table the FY2023-2027, 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Board Member Cheshareck exited the meeting at 7:23 p.m., entered back at 7:25 p.m. Board Member White exited the meeting at 7:32 p.m., entered back at 7:34 p.m.
Board Member Rasmusson exited the meeting at 7:33 p.m., entered back at 7:34 p.m.
Board Member Ridenour exited the meeting at 7:34 p.m., entered back at 7:36 p.m.
| RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor
It was MOVED by Board Member Gill and SECONDED by Board Member Harris that the Board approve Resolution - State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Gill, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
A. Motion to Enter into Closed Session - Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)
It was Moved by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board enter into Closed Session at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) matters. It was Moved by Board Member Boresi and SECONDED by Board Member White that the accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
It was MOVED by Board Member Riley and SECONDED by Board Member White that the Board enter back into Open Session at 8:16 p.m. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Riley, Board Member SECONDER: Jerald White, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
1. Motion to approve Closed Session recommendations
It was MOVED by Board Member Cheshareck and SECONDED by Board Member Riley that the Board approve Closed Session recommendations. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
XV. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Chairman Balkema mentioned the Action Item List.
XVI. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member Riley and SECONDED by Board Member Greene that the Board vote their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 8:19 pm. to Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Riley, Board Member SECONDER: Nathanael Greene, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, White, Jenkins-Likar, Ferro, Vota, Riley, Greene ABSENT: Schiavone |
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