Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met July 20.

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	Present
Douglas Ferro	Board Member	Present
Mary Kucharz	County Administrator	Present
Eric Gibson	Highway Director	Present
Melissa Lewis	Animal Control Director	Present
Amanda Olvera	Transit Director	Present
Cody Doran	Highway Engineer Tech	Present
Stephanie Janczak	Highway Office Manager	Present

II. Public Comment

III. Approval of Minutes

1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 22, 2023 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dan Cheshareck, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

IV. Animal Control Claims

All claims were signed and approved.

1. AC Claims-July

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

V. Animal Control Report

There were no questions regarding the reports that were submitted. Melissa gave an update on the current census in the facility. Melissa also gave an update on the progress and status of the outside kennel project.

1. AC July Reports

Melissa Lewis gave an update on Animal Control.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

VI. Animal Control New Business

VII. Animal Control Old Business

VIII. Transit Claims

1. July 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, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

IX. Transit Report

1. Transit Report

Amanda Olvera gave a brief overview of transit's July Report.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

X. Transit New Business

XI. Transit Old Business

XII. Highway Claims

1. Highway Claims

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

XIII. Fuel Usage and Overtime

1. Fuel Usage Report

Per Eric Gibson, fuel usage is at 93% for the fiscal year. He reiterated that this usage reflects all Grundy County departments except for Transit and Sheriff. He noted that a new line was added to reflect reimbursement from the other departments to Highway for their fuel usage. A report showing this can be brought to the next committee meeting.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

2. Overtime Report

Per Eric Gibson, overtime is currently at 36% and is set to be steady until the end of the year.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

XIV. Highway New Business

A. Village of Gardner Notice of Intent to Silence Train Horns at Main Street from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM - Request for Comment

1. Village of Gardner Notice of Intent

The committee voted to table this item until the next meeting so that they could hear comments from Russ Baker, State's Attorney.

RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/17/2023 4:30 PM MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

B. Preliminary Services Agreement to Replace Structure Carrying Tabler Road Over I&M Canal - Chamlin & Associates

1. Preliminary Services Agreement for Tabler Road Over I&M Canal

Eric Gibson noted that he is requesting approval for this Preliminary Services Agreement with Chamlin to go to full board. The amount is $125,500. He stated that the IL Special Bridge Program Grant was approved for this project with a cap of $995,000 for construction.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/8/2023 6:00 PM MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

XV. Highway Old Business

A. Ridge Road Update

Eric Gibson gave a brief update on this project. He noted that the bridge plaque is in place and IDOT will soon be doing a walk through to give approval of the project.

B. Brisbin Road Update

Eric Gibson stated that the bridge for Brisbin Road is complete and is waiting on the guardrail and overlay. There were some issues that came up with the material used in the Road project and cement stabilization is going happen next week. The project should only have a few more weeks for completion.

C. DuPont Road Update

Per Eric Gibson, IDOT is currently doing testing on the water proof membrane. Once IDOT gives approval for this product and it is installed it should only be a couple more weeks to complete the bridge.

D. 2023 General Maintenance Update

Eric Gibson stated that Tar & Chip and HMA work has been completed. Crack fill is currently being done.

XVI. Budget Reporting

1. FY23 Budget Tracking

Per Mary Kucharz, there is nothing unusual in regards to the Budget for Animal Control, Transit, or Highway. She noted that revenues are up.

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: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Cheshareck, Schiavone, Ferro

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