Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Finance Committee met July 7.

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	Absent
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 23, 2025 4:30 PM

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

IV. Claims 

1. Board Member Vouchers - Total 

1. Motion to approve in the amount of $3020.

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

2. Treasurer's Claims 007/07/2025

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

V. Health Department Report 

Tami Peppler reported that the Health Department has used 45% of the County subsidy to date. FY25 budgeted $351,009; used $156,478.

1. HD Report

VI. Finance Director 

A. Finance Report 

Matt Melvin reported that the courthouse boiler project is completed and no asbestos was found.

B. General Fund Monthly Budget Update 

At 58.08% through FY25 General Fund revenues are at 39.12%, expenses are at 55.34%. 1. GF Monthy Budget Update

C. Professional Services Update 

All professional service accounts are currently in line to come in under budget for FY25. 1. Professional Services Update

D. General Fund FY26 Budget Update-Discussion 

Melvin presented the General Fund FY26 Revenue Budget Significant Changes. 1. FY26 Budget Update

VII. New Business 

1. Correction Healthcare Contract

RESULT: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/8/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: James Riley, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: White

2. Approval of Local Public Agency Contract for Gorman Road Widening-D Const, Inc. $3,445,130.34

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/8/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: James Riley, Board Member SECONDER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: White

3. Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code-Gorman Road Supplemental- $1,140,993.32 MFT

RESULT: REFERRED TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/8/2025 6:00 PM  MOVER: Eric Rasmusson, Board Member SECONDER: Ann Gill, Board Member AYES: Gill, Rasmusson, Warning, Ridenour, Jenkins, Riley ABSENT: White

VIII. Old Business 

None

IX. Special Assignment Reports 

A. Faircom-Gill 

Ann Gill reviewed her report from the June 24, 2025 virtual meeting.

1. FAIRCOM Report

B. Health-Rasmusson 

Rasmusson told the committee that he and the Board of Health met with the Morris Hospital to discuss how to better communicate with the public.

X. Executive Session 

None

XI. Action as a Result of Executive Session 

XII. Adjournment 

1. Motion to adjourn at 5:01PM

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

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