Doug Ferro - Republican, Board Member | Grundy County Website
Doug Ferro - Republican, Board Member | Grundy County Website
Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met March 21.
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 | Absent | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Vice Chair | Absent | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Absent | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Present | |
| Melissa Lewis | Animal Control Director | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | Present | |
| Dan Hansen | Highway Civil Engineer | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Russ Baker | Assistant State's Attorney | Present | |
| Mary Kucharz | County Administrator | Present |
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 22, 2024 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
1. AC Claims-March
Claims were approved and signed as presented.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
1. AC Reports-February
There were no questions on the February reports as presented. Melissa gave an update on the current census and activity to date in March.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
A. Camera Project
1. Animal Control Camera Quote and Layout
The security camera proposal was presented and approved as presented.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims
Transit claims were signed and approved as presented.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
1. Transit Report
Amanda Olvera gave a brief overview of the Transit Report.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
XI. Transit Old Business
XII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
1. Fuel Usage Report
Eric Gibson noted that the fuel usage is currently at 25.5% and is looking good.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
Eric Gibson noted that overtime is at 68% and should hold steady the rest of the year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
A. Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Gardner Road Bridges - $200,000
Eric Gibson let the committee know that IDOT needed to make some changes to the agreement and this will have to be brought to the next meeting.
B. Resolution for Improvement Under Illinois Highway Code for Gardner Road Bridges - $240,000
Eric Gibson let the committee know that IDOT needed to make some changes to the resolution and this will have to be brought to the next meeting.
C. Review and Approve Proposal for Elevator Pump Repair and Fire Service Keyswitch Installation
1. Proposal for Elevator Pump Replacement and Fire Service Keyswitch Installation
Eric Gibson stated that the elevator needs to have the pump replaced and a fire service keyswitch installed. He noted that two quotes were received for the pump replacement and it was decided to use KONE. He requested approval from the committee as the cost is $29,950.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
1. Certificate of Authority by Vote to Enter into Joint Agreement Contract with State
Eric Gibson requested approval for a certificate of authority by vote to enter into a joint agreement contract with the State regarding the yearly salt contract. The State is now requiring this to be uploaded when placing the salt request for the contract.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2024 6:00 PM
MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
1. Resolution Requesting Consent to the Reappointment of the Incumbent as County Engineer
Eric Gibson noted that it is coming up on 6 years since he was appointed County Engineer and a resolution requesting consent from IDOT to reappoint needs to be approved prior to doing a resolution for reappointment. He asked for approval to send to County Board.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/9/2024 6:00 PM
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
XVI. Budget Reporting
1. FY24 Budget Tracking
Mary Kucharz noted that there was nothing of note in the budget and everything is looking good for the fiscal year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
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: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Boresi, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Vota, Ridenour, Cheshareck |
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