Chris Balkema, County Board Chair | Grundy County
Chris Balkema, County Board Chair | Grundy County
Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Eric Rasmusson | Chair | Absent | |
| Harold Vota | Board Member | Present | |
| Doug Boresi | Board Member | Present | |
| Greg Ridenour | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Dan Cheshareck | Board Member | Absent | |
| Joe Schiavone | Board Member | Absent | |
| Douglas Ferro | Board Member | Present | |
| Angela Olson | Present | ||
| Matt Melvin | Finance Analyst | Present | |
| Amanda Olvera | Transit Director | Present | |
| Cody Doran | Highway Engineer Tech | Present | |
| Dan Hansen | Highway Civil Engineer | Present | |
| Stephanie Janczak | Highway Office Manager | Present | |
| Eric Gibson | Highway Director | 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 - May 23, 2024 4:30 PM
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
1. AC Claims June 2024
Animal Control claims were signed and approved as submitted.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
1. May 2024 Report
Angela Olson gave a brief report on May animal numbers and cases.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
1. AC Budget 2025
Angela Olson discussed changes proposed to the 2025 budget.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
VIII. Transit Claims
1. Transit Claims June 2024
Transit claims were signed and approved as presented.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
1. Transit Report June 2024
Amanda Olvera gave a brief overview of the June 2024 Transit Report.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
1. Transit Budget FY25
Amanda Olvera went through the changes that are being requested for Transit's 2025 budget.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
XII. Highway Claims
1. Highway Claims
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
Eric Gibson asked the committee if it was necessary to keep showing the Fuel Usage and Overtime. The committee decided that it was no longer needed as the budget reporting is on the agenda as well.
1. Fuel Usage Report
Per Eric Gibson, fuel usage is at 35% so far for the fiscal year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
Per Eric Gibson, overtime is at 69% for the fiscal year.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
A. Resolution Approving Bid for Gardner Road Bridges - D Construction $1,144,745.00
1. Resolution Approving Bridge Repair - Gardner Rd Over Mazon and Johnny Run - D Construction $1,144,74
Eric Gibson requested the committee to approve sending this resolution to the full board. This Resolution is to approve the bid for Gardner Road Bridges to be completed by D Construction in the amount of $1,144,745. The committee voted to approve for full board.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS]Next: 7/9/2024 6:00 PM MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member
SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
1. Engineering Services Agreement - Willett Hofmann for Rice Rd Bridge Over Mazon - $106,967
Eric Gibson asked the committee to approve the Engineering Service Agreement with Willett Hofmann for Rice Road Bridge over Mazon to go to the full board. The committee voted to approve for full board.
| RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/9/2024 6:00 PM
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
1. Engineering Services Agreement - Willett Hofmann Gorman Rd Over Mazon Repairs
Eric Gibson asked the committee to approve the Engineering Services Agreement with Willett Hofmann for Gorman Road over Mazon. The committee voted to approve.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
1. Highway Budget 2025
Eric Gibson went through the changes that are being requested for the 2025 budget.
| RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY |
A. 2024 General Maintenance Projects Update
Eric Gibson noted that the general maintenance work for 2024 is almost completed. All that is left is Fog Seal, Cape Seal and Striping.
B. 2024 Bridge Projects Update
Eric Gibson noted that there are two Pre-Construction meetings set up for 6/21/24 with Riber Construction and D Construction to set up schedule for Grand Ridge Bridges and Braceville/Carbon Hill Bridges.
XVI. Budget Reporting
1. FY24 Budget Tracking
Per Mary Kucharz, there is nothing of significance to report at this time.
| 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: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Douglas Ferro, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ferro ABSENT: Rasmusson, Cheshareck, Schiavone |
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