Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Finance Committee met Feb. 24.

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	Present
Greg Ridenour	Chair	Present
Jerald White	Vice Chair	Present
Christina Jenkins	Board Member	Present
James Riley	Board Member	Present
Sandy Pommier	County Board Admin. Asst.	Present
Drew Muffler	Chairman	Absent

II. Public Comment 

None

III. Approve Minutes 

1. Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2025 4:30 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Jerald White, Vice Chair SECONDER: Christina Jenkins, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, White, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: Gill

IV. Claims 

1. Board Member Vouchers - Total 

None

2. Treasurer's Claims 02/24/2025

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Jerald White, Vice Chair SECONDER: Christina Jenkins, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, White, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: Gill

V. Health Department Report 

None

VI. Finance Director 

1. Finance Report 

Matt Melvin told the committee that the county is currently reviewing vendors for new software and new meeting management software.

2. 5-Year Budget Update

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

3. County Expansion Update 

Melvin told the committee that on February 14, 2025 the sight plans were presented to the City of Morris. Approval was given and associated fees waived. He also stated that the building has been ordered, budget is on track and groundwork tentatively starting the first week of March.

VII. New Business 

A. Resolution Authorizing Contract - NIMEC Group Bid 

1. Resolution Authorizing GC to Enter into Contract for the Purchase of Electricity

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, White, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: Gill

VIII. Old Business 

None

IX. Special Assignment Reports 

A. Tri-River MTU Advisory Board-T Jenkins 

None

B. Faircom-Gill

None

C. Health-Rasmusson 

Eric Rasmusson told the committee that the Health Dept is now fully staffed due to the most recent hires.

X. Executive Session 

None

XI. Action as a Result of Executive Session 

XII. Next Scheduled Meeting-March 10, 2025 

XIII. Adjournment 

1. Motion to adjourn at 4:40 PM

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Jerald White, Vice Chair SECONDER: James Riley, Board Member AYES: Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, White, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: Gill

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