Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met Aug. 17.
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 | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Georgette Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Animal Control Director | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Russ Baker | State's Attorney | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present |
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 20, 2023 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
IV. Animal Control Claims
All Claims were signed and approved.
1. AC Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
V. Animal Control Report
There were no questions regarding the submitted reports. Melissa gave an update on the number of animals in the shelter. She also gave an update on the outside kennel project that is in process.
1. AC Reports
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
VI. Animal Control New Business
Melissa presented the 2023-2024 Resolution for the Inter-Governmental Agreements and asked that it be approved and moved to full Board to be placed on file. The Resolution was approved to be moved to full Board.
1. 2023-2024 IGA Resolution
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/12/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
VII. Animal Control Old Business
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
Transit claims were signed and approved.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
IX. Transit Report
1. August 2023 Transit Report
Amanda Olvera gave a brief overview of transit's August Report.
| 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, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
XIII. Fuel Usage and Overtime
1. Fuel Usage Report
Eric Gibson noted that fuel usage is at 104%. This is due to all departments besides Sheriff and Transit being under this line item.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
2. Overtime Report
Per Eric Gibson, overtime is currently at 38%. Some of this is being used to get more hours on ditch cleaning work.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
3. Fuel Usage Reimbursement from Other Departments
1. Fuel Usage Reimbursement
Per the last committee meeting, a report to show how much is being reimbursed by other departments to the Highway department was included. According tot he report the Highway department has been reimbursed approximately $19,000. This would actually put Highway at 78% for the fuel line item and within the budget for this time of year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
XIV. Highway New Business
A. Resolution to Purchase Mower Max Boom Mower Gen 3 - $262,981.35
1. 10399 : Resolution to Purchase Mower Max Boom Mower - $262,981.35
Eric Gibson requested the committee approve the Resolution to purchase the Mower Max Boom Mower to go to the County Board. Some discussion was had on parts availability and the ease of repairs, what the cost benefit was to purchase the Mower Max compared to a Tractor Boom Mower, and what other benefits there are to purchasing the Mower Max. The committee approved the Resolution to go the full board but asked that a benefit analysis be done and brought to the County Board.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/12/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
2. Mower Max Boom Vs Tractor Boom
XV. Highway Old Business
A. Village of Gardner Notice of Intent to Silence Train Horns at Main Street from 10:00PM to 6:00AM - Request for Comment
1. Village of Gardner Notice of Intent
Eric Gibson noted that this was tabled from the last committee meeting. After more discussion and Russ Baker and Mary Kucharz giving their advice on liability to the County, the committee decided to recommend that this safety measure not be removed from the crossing on Main Street.
| RESULT: RECOMMENDED DENIAL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
B. Ridge Road Update
Per Eric Gibson, Ridge Road is pretty much wrapped up. Mainly waiting on sign off from IDOT.
C. Brisbin Road Update
Eric Gibson noted that barring any weather issues, Brisbin Road should be open by end of day on Friday, 8/25/23.
D. DuPont Road Update
Eric Gibson noted that barring any weather issues, DuPont Road should be open by end of day on Friday, 8/25/23.
E. 2023 General Maintenance Update
Per Eric Gibson, there is only striping left to completed for annual general maintenance. XVI. Budget Reporting
1. FY23 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz stated there is nothing out of the ordinary regarding revenue or expense for each department.
| 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, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Cheshareck |
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