Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Finance Committee met June 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order 

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Ann Gill	Board Member	Present
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	Present

II. Public Comment 

None

III. Approve Minutes 

1. Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2025 4:30 PM

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

IV. Claims 

1. Board Member Vouchers - Total 

1. Motion in the amount of $2300.

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

2. Treasurer's Claims 06/23/2025

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

V. Health Department Report 

A. FY 2026 Budget - Discussion 

Tania Schwer presented the FY26 revenues and expenses for each division of the Health Department. She stated that the initial subsidy request form the County was $762,382, however after finding a formula error is now requesting $610,448 which is $260,448 higher than FY25. Tania shared points of consideration that contribute to the large increase including union negotiations, reduced reimbursement and the loss of local, state and federal grants. The request was taken under advisement.

1. Health Department FY26 Budget

2. HD TB FY26 Budget

VI. Finance Director 

A. Finance Report 

Matt Melvin told the committee that Land Use is the last department to present their FY26 budget ay which time CIC entry will then close to department heads and move forward to the Finance/Administration review step. Melvin also gave an update on the County Expansion Project; updated drawings are expected ,id to late July.

1. Finance Report

B. FY26 General Fund Budget - Discussion 

Matt presented the General Fund FY26 budget as it currently stands at $24,831,984, which is an 8.437% increase from FY25 ($22,899,884). He continues to meet with department heads to make adjustments.

1. General Fund Budget

VII. New Business 

None

VIII. Old Business 

None

IX. Special Assignment Reports 

A. Faircom-Gill 

Next meeting is June 24, 2025

B. Health-Rasmusson

X. Executive Session 

None

XI. Action as a Result of Executive Session 

XII. Adjournment 

1. Motion to adjourn at 5:05 PM

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

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