Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met June 22.
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 | Absent | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Animal Control Director | Present | |
| Russ Baker | State's Attorney | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present | |
| Mike Serena | Mayor | Present |
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - May 18, 2023 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
1. AC Claims June
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
1. AC Reports-May
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
A. Animal Control Budget FY24
1. AC Budget FY24
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
VII. Animal Control Old Business
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
Transit claims were signed and approved.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
1. June 2023 Transit Report
Amanda Olvera gave a brief overview of transit's June Report.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
A. Transit FY24 Budget
1. Transit FY24 Budget
Amanda Olvera gave a summary of the FY24 Transit Budget and explained significant changes.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
B. Resolution Authorizing the Transaction to Purchase the Transit Center Land
Amanda Olvera informed the committee that the Resolution was not received in time, no discussion was had.
XI. Transit Old Business
XII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
1. Fuel Usage Report
Eric Gibson noted that fuel usage is at 82%. He reiterated that this is high due to all departments except Transit and Sheriff being billed under this line item.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
2. Overtime Report
Eric Gibson noted that overtime is at 36% for the fiscal year. He stated that this should stay pretty stable as call outs generally account for the most overtime and are for stop signs, trees down, etc.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XIV. Highway New Business
A. Review of Highway Budget FY24
1. Highway Budget FY24
Eric Gibson went through budget information for the 2024 Fiscal Year for Highway, Highway Restricted, County Bridge, Federal Aid Matching, and County Motor Fuel Funds.'
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
XV. Highway Old Business
A. Gardner Golf Cart Ordinance Request to use Main Street
1. Motion to Deny Request
Eric Gibson noted that he had emails/memos from reviewing the request. He recommended that this request not be approved, Sheriff Briley recommended this not be approved, State's Attorney Russ Baker recommended this not be approved and Mary Kucharz contacted the County Insurance and they stated the County would not be covered if this was approved. The request was denied by the committee.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
Eric Gibson stated that Ridge Road construction has been completed. All that is left is to wrap up the paperwork.
C. DuPont Road Bridge Update
Eric Gibson stated that the DuPont Road Bridge project is going well and is ahead of schedule.
D. Brisbin Road Bridge Update
Eric Gibson stated the Brisbon Road and Bridge project is going well. He noted that this is the first time during a construction project that we are need rain to completed some action items.
E. Grundy County Mobility Plan Update
Eric Gibson gave a brief update on where things stand with the Mobility Plan with CDM Smith.
F. 2023 General Maintenance Project Update
Eric Gibson stated that Tar & Chip starts next week. Paving has been completed. Cape Seal has been cancelled.
XVI. Budget Reporting
1. FY23 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz said that there is nothing of importance to report, budget is on track.
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, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
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