Christina Jenkins-Likar - Republican, Board Member | Grundy County Website
Christina Jenkins-Likar - Republican, Board Member | Grundy County Website
Grundy County Board met May 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Balkema called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Ann Gill | Board Member | Absent | |
| Eric Rasmusson | Board Member | Present | |
| Deb Warning | Board Member | Present | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Balkema | Chairman | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Muffler | Vice Chairman | Present | |
| Caleb Counterman | Board Member | Present | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Present | |
| Joshua Harris | Board Member | Present | |
| Jerald White | Board Member | Absent | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Absent | |
| Christina Jenkins-Likar | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Present | |
| Georgette Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| James Riley | Board Member | Absent | |
| Nathanael Greene | Board Member | Present |
The Board recognized the Grundy County ProActive Unit for its service. Sergeant Brett Black shared some background and statistics for the unit from this past year, and members of the unit who were present were recognized.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. County Board - Regular Meeting - Apr 9, 2024 6:00 PM
It was MOVED by Board Member Jenkins and SECONDED by Board Member G. Vota that the Board accept the Minutes from the April 9, 2024 regular County Board Meeting. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christina Jenkins, Board Member SECONDER: Georgette Vota, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
A. Land Use Director
1. Petition 24-ZBA-003 Map Amendment from AR-Agricultural Residential to A-Agricultural - Pacifico
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board table Petition 24-ZBA-003 Map Amendment from AR-Agricultural Residential to A Agricultural, due to an appeal on file for a Special Use petition for this parcel. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: TABLED [12 TO 1] Next: 6/11/2024 6:00 PM MOVER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman
SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene NAYS: Counterman ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
It was MOVED by Board Member Warning and SECONDED by Board Member Rasmusson that the Board table Petition 24-ZBA-004 Special Use for a Solar Farm - Pacifico Power LLC, due to an appeal on file for this petition. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/11/2024 6:00 PM MOVER: Deb Warning, Board Member
SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
1. Resolution for Improvement Under Illinois Highway Code - Gardner Road Bridge Bundle $200,000 MFT
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member RIdenour that the Board Approve Resolution for Improvement Under Illinois Highway Code - Gardner Road Bridge Bundle $200,000 MFT. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member H. Vota that the Board Approve Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction - Gardner Road Bridge Bundle. It was MOVED by Board Member Greene and SECONDED by Board Member H. Vota that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
A. Treasurer
1. Fund Status Report April 2024
It was MOVED by Board Member G. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board Approve Treasurer's Fund Status Report from April 2024. It was MOVED by Board Member G. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Jenkins that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Georgette Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
1. Order/Purchase of Squads
Finance Director Matt Melvin addressed the Board regarding the purchase of squads for the Sheriff's Department.
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board Approve the Order/Purchase of Squads for the Sheriff's Department. Three 2025 Interceptors to complete the six vehicle included in the FY24 CIP, and five 2025 Interceptors and one unmarked squad included in the FY25 CIP. It was MOVED by Board Member Greene and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
A. Finance
1. Claims
a. Treasurer's Claims 04/22/2024
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member G. Vota that the Board Approve Treasurer's Claims from 04/22/2024. It was MOVED by Board Member Rasmusson and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Georgette Vota, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
a. Treasurer's Claims 05/13/2024
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Jenkins that the Board Approve Treasurer's Claims from 05/13/2024. It was MOVED by Board Member G. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. Upon roll call said MOTION PASSED by the following vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Christina Jenkins, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
A. Reappointment of Luella Kellogg to the Ethics Commission
It was MOVED by Board Member Muffler and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board Approve Reappointment of Luella Kellogg to the Grundy County Ethics Commission. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
It was MOVED by Board Member H. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board Approve Reappointment of Andrew Biros to the Mazon Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
It was MOVED by Board Member Harris and SECONDED by Board Member Counterman that the Board Approve Reappointment Alan Hill & Daniel Gonnam to the Mazon Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board Approve Appointment of Brandon Newell to the Mazon Fire Protection District. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
A. Information Services Update on Cost Reduction and Team Members
IT Director, Kyle Simkins, gave the Board a brief presentation on the IT Department's last year and several cost savings changes that have been made.
B. Purchasing Software Coding that Provides Potential Cost Reduction Opportunities
GIS Director, Dave Ostrander and Development Director, Alec Macdonald addressed the Board regarding a new Purchasing Coding Software and the future cost reduction opportunities that will be possible.
X. Old Business
A. Unscheduled Bus Arrival Declaration Extension
1. Resolution-Unscheduled Bus Arrival Declaration Extension
It was MOVED by Board Member H. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Greene that the Board approve Resolution-Unscheduled Bus Arrival Declaration Extension. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Nathanael Greene, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
A. Resolution Supporting License Extension for Constellation
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Warning that the Board approve Resolution Supporting License Extension for Constellation Energy. Chairman Balkema declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Deb Warning, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
It was MOVED by Board Member Counterman and SECONDED by Board Member Muffler that the Board approve establishing salaries for County Board Members, Board Chairman and the stipend for Liquor Commissioner. Motion was made after discussion that the resolution would reflect both UCCI guidelines and State laws regarding the setting of these specific salaries, positions, and terms of positions. It was MOVED by Board Member H. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board accept the results of the previous roll call. MOTION CARRIED.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Caleb Counterman, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Muffler, Vice Chairman AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
XIII. Announcements - Next regularly scheduled COBD Meeting is June 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm
XIV. "Something Good for Grundy County"
Chairman Balkema stated that the Grundy County EMA was recently recognized at the State level for their services. Board Member Boresi also mentioned the 20 year license renewal of Dresden Generating Station.
1. Grundy County Emergency Management Supports First Responders
XV. Adjournment
1. County Board Adjournment
It was MOVED by Board Member H. Vota and SECONDED by Board Member Ridenour that the Board vote their usual mileage and per diem and adjourn at 7:25 p.m. to Tuesday, June 11, 2024 for the next regularly scheduled County Board Meeting.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Muffler, Counterman, Cheshareck, Harris, Jenkins, Ferro, Vota, Greene ABSENT: Gill, White, Schiavone, Riley |
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