Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met June 19.

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	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	Present
Mary Kucharz	County Administrator	Present
Amanda Olvera	Transit Director	Present
Matt Melvin	Finance Analyst	Present
Angela Olson	Animal Control Director	Present
Dan Hansen	Civil Engineer	Present
Cody Doran	Civil Engineer Tech	Present
Stephanie Janczak	Highway Office Manager	Present
Ken Shetina	County Resident	Present
Brennen Shetina	County Resident	Present

II. Public Comment 

III. Approval of Minutes 

1. Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee - Regular Meeting - May 22, 2025 4:30 PM

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

IV. Animal Control Claims 

1. AC Claims

Animal Control claims were signed and approved.

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

V. Animal Control Report 

1. AC Report

Angela Olson gave a brief summary of the Animal Control report.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

VI. Animal Control New Business 

A. Animal Control Budget Review 

1. Ac Fy26

Angela Olson presented the proposed FY26 budget for review.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

VII. Animal Control Old Business 

VIII. Transit Claims 

1. Transit Claims

Transit claims were signed and approved.

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

IX. Transit Report 

1. Transit Report

Amanda Olvera gave a brief summary of the Transit Report.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

X. Transit New Business 

A. Transit Budget Review 

1. FY26 Transit Budget

Amanda Olvera presented the proposed FY26 Transit Budget for review.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

XI. Transit Old Business 

XII. Highway Claims 

1. Highway Claims

Highway Claims were signed and approved.

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

XIII. Highway New Business 

A. Variance Granting Relief from Grundy County Access Regulations - Brennen Shetina, Dresden Road 

1. Motion to Table

Per Eric Gibson, there has been a request for a Variance to have an access for Pin #06-14-426- 001. This parcel is part of multiple splits and would lead to access issues if the other parcels were to also ask for access approval. For Access 3 spacing requirements, at least 1000 feet between each access is required. The committee discussed the issue and put forth a couple of suggestions, such as, a frontage road through all properties with one entrance. The committee decided to table this item and research the issues and solutions.

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

B. FY 2026 Highway Budget Presentation - Discussion Only 

1. FY 2026 Highway Budget

Eric Gibson gave a brief overview of budget changes for fiscal year 2026.

RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY

XIV. Highway Old Business 

A. Gorman Road Letting Update 

Eric Gibson noted that the letting date for the Gorman Road project is set for June 30th and he is hopeful that the project will be completed prior to winter season. He also stated that the Gorman Road over Mazon River Bridge Project letting is slated for July and will receive new bearings, new approaches, and rip rap scour repair.B. Sherrill Road Update 

Per Eric Gibson, the Sherrill Road Pre-Construction Meeting is set to take place next week. This project should be completed pretty quickly.

XV. Budget Reporting 

1. FY25 Budget Tracking

Per Mary Kucharz, there is no discussion needed on the current year's 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: Joe Schiavone, Board Member AYES: Vota, Boresi, Ridenour, Schiavone, Ferro, Greene

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