Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met March 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
Eric noted that Austin Tyler gave a start date between April 15th to May 1st depending on weather. This is an 85 day working contract.
| 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 | Absent | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Absent | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Absent | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Animal Control Director | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Dan Hansen | Highway Civil Engineer | Present | |
| Russ Baker | State's Attorney | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present |
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 23, 2023 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour ABSENT: Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro |
IV. Animal Control Claims
1. AC Claims-March
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour ABSENT: Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro |
V. Animal Control Report
1. AC Reports-March
Melissa Lewis gave a brief update on her report for March.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
VI. Animal Control New Business
VII. Animal Control Old Business
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
Claims were signed and approved
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour ABSENT: Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro |
IX. Transit Report
1. Transit Report
Amanda gave an update on ride numbers, accidents, and staffing in the month of February. She also talked about the annual Rider Satisfaction Survey that was completed in the month of February. No update on the Transit Center, we are still waiting for approval from IDOT for our grant amendment to include land acquisition.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
X. Transit New Business
XI. Transit Old Business
XII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour ABSENT: Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro |
XIII. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel Usage Report
Eric Gibson noted that fuel is at 45%. He noted that it had been discussed in the past that all of the departments except for Transit and Sheriff come out of this line item and the Highway Department is reimbursed.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
2. Overtime Report
Eric Gibson noted that overtime is at 35%.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XIV. Highway New Business
XV. Highway Old Business
A. Ridge Road Update
Eric noted that there a few punch list items that still need to be completed. This should be able to be done once the weather is better.
B. Brisbin Road and Bridge Update
Eric noted that the Brisbin Road and Bridge are scheduled to be started on May 1st. The bridge and road will be closed at the same time.
C. DuPont over Waupecan Update
Eric Gibson gave a brief update on DuPont over Waupecan.
XVI. Budget Reporting
1. FY23 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz noted that there is nothing unusual to report. She stated that revenues have increased.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XVII. 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)
XVIII. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session (if needed)
XIX. Adjournment
1. Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour ABSENT: Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro |
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