Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Finance Committee met Feb. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order 

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Ann Gill	Board Member	Absent
Eric Rasmusson	Board Member	Present
Deb Warning	Board Member	Absent
Doug Boresi	Board Member	Present
Greg Ridenour	Board Member	Present
Drew Muffler	Vice Chair	Absent
Caleb Counterman	Chair	Present
Sandy Pommier	County Board Admin. Asst.	Present
Chris Balkema	Chairman	Present

II. Public Comment 

None

III. Approve Minutes 

1. Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Jan 8, 2024 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ridenour, Counterman ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Muffler

IV. Claims 

1. Board Member Vouchers - Total 

1. Motion to approve the claims in the amount of $1760.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ridenour, Counterman ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Muffler

2. Treasurer's Claims 2/12/2024

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ridenour, Counterman ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Muffler

V. County FY2023 Audit Presentation-Mack & Associates 

Lauri Pope presented the FY23 Audit which reflected no material weaknesses, significant deficiencies or instances of noncompliance. The General Fund's operating cash balance on hand is nine months.

1. Mack & Associates-Audit

VI. Finance Director 

1. Finance Report-Discussion

Melvin reported on projects including the county expansion, jail plumbing courthouse HVAC and courthouse generator.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

2. General Fund Monthly Budget Report-Discussion

At 16.99% through FY24 the General Fund revenues are at 12.93%; expenditures at 12.70%.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

3. Professional Services-Discussion

No report.

4. ARP Request Update-Discussion

Melvin stated that there had been one update to the list since last review. Chamlin & Assoc -$2,629 related to the jail plumbing project.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

VII. ETSB Report 

County Administrator Kucharz updated the committee.

VIII. New Business

1. Everseal Quote-Resurfacing Jail Floors

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ridenour, Counterman ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Muffler

IX. Old Business 

A. Claiming Per Diem/Mileage for Solar Farm Meetings 

A discussion was held regarding whether per diem should be paid to those board members attending the sub-committee meetings for solar farms. Chairman Balkema authorized the claims moving forward as well as retroactive per the reference from the Grundy County Board Rules of Order & Procedures stated below:

Section VI

Compensation of the Officers and Individual County Board Members 

E. 5. Meetings or activities of a special committee or task forceappointed by the Board Chairperson.

X. Executive Session 

None

XI. Action as a Result of Executive Session 

XII. Adjournment 

1. Motion to adjourn at 5:36 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ridenour, Counterman ABSENT: Gill, Warning, Muffler

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