Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met Feb. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order 

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Harold Vota	Board Member	Present
Doug Boresi	Board Member	Present
Greg Ridenour	Vice Chair	Present
Joe Schiavone	Board Member	Present
Douglas Ferro	Board Member	Present
Nathanael Greene	Board Member	Absent
Joshua Harris	Board Member	Present
Eric Rasmusson	Chair	Present
Drew Muffler	Chairman	Present
Mary Kucharz	County Administrator	Present
Eric Gibson	Highway Director	Present
Cody Doran	Highway Engineer Tech	Present
Dan Hansen	Highway Civil Engineer	Present
Angela Olson	Animal Control Director	Present
Russ Baker	Assistant State's Attorney	Present
Amanda Olvera	Transit Director	Present

II. Public Comment 

III. Approval of Minutes 

1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - Jan 23, 2025 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro ABSENT: Greene

IV. Animal Control Claims 

1. AC Claims 2-25

Claims were approved and signed

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

V. Animal Control Report 

1. AC Reports 2-25

Angela Olson gave a summary of the Animal Control report.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

VI. Animal Control New Business 

VII. Animal Control Old Business 

VIII. Transit Claims 

1. Transit Claims

Transit claims were approved and signed.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

IX. Transit Report 

1. Transit Report

Amanda Olvera gave a brief overview of the February 2025 Transit Report.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

X. Transit New Business 

A. Proposed Increase in Bus Operator Pay

1. Proposed Increase in Bus Operator Pay

The committee approved the Proposed Increase in Bus Operator Pay to go to the County Board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

B. FY26 Operating Grant Applications 

i. Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Amendment of the FY26 Section 5311 Operating Grant Agreement 

1. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement

The committee approved the Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement to go to the County Board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

ii. Ordinance to Provide Public Transportation 

1. Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance

The committee approved the Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance to go to the County Board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Doug Boresi, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

iii. Acceptance of the Special Warranty 

1. Acceptance of the Special Warranty

The committee approved the Acceptance of the Special Warranty to go to the County Board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

XI. Transit Old Business 

XII. Highway Claims 

1. Highway Claims

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

XIII. Highway New Business 

A. Variance Granting Relief from Highway Access Regulation Ordinance - Kyle Cracraft, O'Brien Road 

1. Variance Granting Relief from Highway Access Regulation Ordinance - Kyle Cracraft

Per Eric Gibson, Kyle Cracraft is requesting a access for his property on O'Brien Road in between Sherrill and Minooka Road. Eric asked for a motion to approve the Variance to give an access to the property. The committee approved to send this to the full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

B. Variance Granting Relief from Highway Access Regulation Ordinance - Mark Hansen, Old Stage Road 

1. Variance Granting Relief from Highway Access Regulation Ordinance - Mark Hansen

Per Eric Gibson, Mark Hansen is requesting a access for his property on Old Stage Road. Eric asked for a motion to approve the Variance to give an access to the property. The committee approved to send this to the full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair SECONDER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

C. Recommendation of Lowest Qualified Bidder to Full Board - 2025 Cape Seal 

1. Resolution for Cape Seal

Per Eric Gibson, the lowest bidder for Cape Seal was AC Pavement at $348,308.86. He asked for approval for this to go to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

D. Recommendation of Lowest Qualified Bidder to Full Board - 2025 Seal Coat 

1. Resolution for Seal Coat

Per Eric Gibson, the lowest bidder for Seal Coat was Steffens 3D at $864,780.16. He asked for approval for this to go to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

E. Recommendation of Lowest Qualified Bidder to Full Board - 2025 Paint Striping 

1. Resolution for Pavement Marking

Per Eric Gibson, the lowest bidder for Pavement Marking was Precision Pavement at $143,903.75. He asked for approval for this to go to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Harold Vota, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

F. Recommendation of Lowest Qualified Bidder to Full Board - 2025 HMA Paving

1. Resolution for HMA

Per Eric Gibson, the lowest bidder for HMA was D Construction at $1,056,341.81. He asked for approval for this to go to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Doug Boresi, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

G. Recommendation of Lowest Qualified Bidder to Full Board - 2025 Rejuvenator 

1. Resolution for Rejuvenator

Per Eric Gibson, the lowest bidder for Rejuvenator was Corrective Asphalt Materials at $115,939.08. He asked for approval for this to go to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joe Schiavone, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

H. Resolution Authorizing and Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) 

1. Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in IPWMAN

Per Eric Gibson, the County is already a member of IPWMAN but they made some changes to their agreement. Due to this a new Resolution and Agreement are required. Eric asked the committee for approval to send to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

I. Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) 

1. IPWMAN Memo for IGA Changes

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

2. Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the IPWMAN

Per Eric Gibson, the County is already a member of IPWMAN but they made some changes to their agreement. Due to this a new Resolution and Agreement are required. Eric asked the committee for approval to send to full board.

RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/11/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Joshua Harris, Board Member SECONDER: Greg Ridenour, Vice Chair AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

XIV. Highway Old Business 

A. Update on Pine Bluff Curve Speed Study 

Per Eric Gibson, he had Hutchison take a look at results for the Pine Bluff Curve Speed Study. He noted that both speed studies completed by the county were very similar. Eric noted he will bring back information from Hutchison when available. The committee commented that they have seen more police presence on the road.

B. Ridge Road Safety Study Under CN Viaduct - Results, Review & Recommendation 

1. Ridge Road Safety Study Under CN Railroad

Per Eric Gibson, Hutchison was hired to do a Safety Study of the sidewalk along Ridge Road going under the CN Railroad. Per Eric, Hutchison has made the recommendation to leave as is or paint the curb to make more visible to drivers. He noted guardrail is not recommended.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

C. Sherrill Road Update 

Per Eric Gibson, April 1st is the start of ComEd Pole relocation. He estimates it will be about a month of work.

D. Gorman Road Update 

Eric Gibson noted that purchase of ROW is still in process. He stated that ComEd needs more ROW to relocate poles. Eric has asked Hutchison to revise ROW plans. He is hoping that things are still on track to go to letting for the Spring.

XV. Budget Reporting 

1. FY25 Budget Tracking

Mary Kucharz gave an update on the current budget.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

XVI. 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) 

XVII. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session (if needed) 

XVIII. Adjournment 

1. Motion to Adjourn

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Harold Vota, Board Member SECONDER: Joshua Harris, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Harris ABSENT: Greene

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