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Speakers conveyed uncertainty about the final cost. The sheriff initially described the replacement as “somewhere around $180,000,” after which another board member referenced a $363,000 figure; county staff later described an $181,000 estimate coming in under an earlier, higher expectation. County officials said the contractor’s written quote explicitly excluded any asbestos removal or abatement costs, and that asbestos findings remain unresolved: asbestos removal may be necessary and would add to the final cost if required.

The county declared an emergency because the replacement timeline and lead times for equipment made a sealed competitive bid process impractical without risking installation after the heating season begins. Staff said temporary repairs had been performed to keep the existing boiler operating, but the patch was not considered a reliable long‑term solution.

Board members asked how the county ensured the price was reasonable; staff replied that earlier informal estimates were higher and that the emergency declaration authorized immediate procurement while staff pursue more formal competitive processes for future projects where time allows. County officials also said contingency funds are available to cover potential asbestos abatement costs.

The board approved the emergency purchase by roll call during the meeting. County staff said they would proceed with replacement work and, if asbestos removal is required, use allocated funds to address that separate cost item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grundy County Board Regular Meeting 6/10/2025 6:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The county approved an emergency procurement to replace an aging courthouse boiler after a leak; officials cited an urgent timeline and estimated costs between about $181,000 and $363,000, and said asbestos abatement was not included in the contractor quote if required.","taxTitle","Grundy County, Illinois","taxId",73166,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180276,"Grundy County renews health, dental, vision and life insurance policies; projected medical costs to rise about 6.2%",73,4250000,4323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5119772-e5b1f2fe16e30463767ffcd71bb0722a&start=4250&end=4323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5119772-e5b1f2fe16e30463767ffcd71bb0722a/thumbnail_4250000.jpg","/articles/6180276/Grundy-County/Illinois/Grundy-County-renews-health-dental-vision-and-life-insurance-policies-projected-medical-costs-to-rise-about-62","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180276-aa424d33f3d5555fd3b5eabc2a6fcba4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141278&Signature=hEj-h57As8KR3J-j7IDblMleSFre~1n2JKREKeW2KmW9qYDbtKcbVpFddeXuMk7PNvChgaR9GTm4qciTRXCBgRJ8flGuzzJQaAhF0XBuvuubYsifia3Z3yBF1hHCj7mpb2EcZLDR9dWND7ikfTFxuxa0Kbv~pjcISDlodMGot0XaOIID8a3fd~7FBYvTDQPkGxBLXCEBSj3IMJ19~Tai~xQTkK~lZgQ8HGj2zkwdDc3z9h5PEFltXOWVA2~T3IzwediaWKTsFXUPSKVqgkkailGZgq7YDrfDeNfdKMuJZzCoNkw5ZuCOTYKm7rzOjOUAt5JihOKh1dlX2PWr6uR6ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grundy County Board approved a package renewing the county’s employee health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage on June 10, following bids conducted by Gallagher Bassett.

County staff said the medical (self‑funded) program combines claims experience and fixed costs; Gallagher negotiated a stop‑loss arrangement and proposed pharmacy cost‑management measures expected to save about $150,000 next year. Overall claims and fixed costs for the medical plan were projected to rise approximately 6.2% for the coming year. The dental program was negotiated as a two‑year contract with Delta at a 3% rate; vision through VSP carries a 1.2% increase with a four‑year rate lock; the life insurance carrier was moved to Dearborn (part of Blue Cross Blue Shield) for an estimated 8% premium decrease compared with the previous carrier’s requested increase.

The renewal package was presented with the recommendation that health insurance be renewed for one year, dental for two years, vision for four years and life for two years. County staff said the health plan required a one‑year renewal due to market conditions while the other plans could be locked for multi‑year terms. The board approved the resolution by roll call vote; the packet and staff presentation documented the competitive bid process and anticipated savings from pharmacy management.

County officials emphasized efforts to limit cost increases while preserving provider access and benefits. The board thanked staff and the Gallagher representative for negotiations that reduced projected costs.","County board approved renewal of health, dental, vision and life insurance plans after a competitive bid; medical claims and fixed costs are projected to increase about 6.2% and the county will implement pharmacy cost controls to reduce prescription spending.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180280,"Election‑integrity group urges Grundy County to adopt resolution and meet with county clerk",951,649000,1600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5119772-e5b1f2fe16e30463767ffcd71bb0722a&start=649&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5119772-e5b1f2fe16e30463767ffcd71bb0722a/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6180280/Grundy-County/Illinois/Electionintegrity-group-urges-Grundy-County-to-adopt-resolution-and-meet-with-county-clerk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180280-ea3dc72c20b7df466b4b46ee0f2ac4fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141278&Signature=UDvyUTuDw21Dw6rYiTA6WTJ9ve41Cs8kaoX0yKcIL8TAjQhEq6hH-wmvmoj8lmUckPR9vHuhcNRTB1yApRuC4Y1ag8DoZ-YqNZ2mu4ykK2IdDGqr0ewnUo4MbAq4Lwcum2Ovk71fN6SB~hd5LVHeEtdZzLmmajHS3KsuTpKqzVS2qLmqiirDIzoeDjiprqkBd-7NSV~yZbwlckwlgEJrWLmHFtLiTqBeQQuizrO-kbWEGXF8itNy-TuXXTsLE8~1rFScQpgGEZuN7GuaX1CmhRYecF3~QdrEplUMGkv2WUeRyTLy7DOyhX-sbSFPMCqg3~Z3nL9dE1qEKdR8SZvVGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A volunteer group calling itself United Sovereign Americans urged the Grundy County Board during public comment on June 10 to adopt a resolution calling for extensive election‑integrity measures and to investigate alleged irregularities in the 2024 general election.

Speakers representing the group read a resolution that cites court precedents and federal laws (they referenced Reynolds v. Sims, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002) and asserted, based on their own analysis of certified records, that millions of registration “errors and omissions” and more than one million invalid or uncertain registrants affected the 2024 results. The speakers said their analysis has been shared with state officials, law enforcement and federal courts. They asked the county to adopt the resolution and to demand measures including system security, voter verification, chain‑of‑custody controls, record retention for auditing and, if necessary, re‑administration of elections that cannot be substantiated.

Multiple speakers introduced the group’s findings in sequence. Ken Zitko identified himself as an Illinois state chapter director and read the resolution into the record. Michelle Peterson and others described audit figures the group said were drawn from official data files; one speaker said their audit “measured 4,566,205 material registration errors and omissions” and claimed “1,045,659 votes improperly counted” and a count of “56,164 excess votes” beyond reported voter participation.

County officials and board members responded by offering to review the claims. County Clerk Kaye Olson said the group had not arranged the pre‑meeting visit to the clerk’s office the county offers, though she said the office remains available. The chairman and several board members thanked the volunteers for raising concerns and invited them to meet with the clerk and board members to review county records. One board member summarized that he and his wife observed the local ballot counting process and described the county’s checks during counting.

Board members also noted that the group reported having presented similar resolutions in other counties and that, as of the June 10 meeting, the speakers said no Illinois county had passed the resolution though they said versions had been presented in other states.

The board did not take formal action on the group’s resolution request at the meeting. Several board members offered to meet with the organizers and County Clerk Kaye Olson to review Grundy County’s procedures and records; the clerk and chairman said they would meet with the group to \"figure it out\" before any committee or formal agenda consideration.

Speakers repeatedly described themselves as volunteers and not official spokespeople for the group. The county did not endorse the contentions presented; elected officials instead proposed a follow‑up meeting with the clerk to examine local records.","Volunteers from United Sovereign Americans presented a draft resolution alleging widespread registration and counting errors in the 2024 election and asked Grundy County to adopt measures to ensure a \"legally valid\" 2026 election; county officials offered to meet with the group to review local records.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180285,"Grundy County Board approves Gore Road solar farm after mixed recommendations and municipal objection",370,2985000,3355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5119772-e5b1f2fe16e30463767ffcd71bb0722a&start=2985&end=3355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5119772-e5b1f2fe16e30463767ffcd71bb0722a/thumbnail_2985000.jpg","/articles/6180285/Grundy-County/Illinois/Grundy-County-Board-approves-Gore-Road-solar-farm-after-mixed-recommendations-and-municipal-objection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180285-04fad9e4dd4bb587da600a16edb03c9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141278&Signature=KtYjmdiJGb9IvVIVQd7Sp45I1~doBAefDBqObVEguWgfnseXga74VKSc8NMBlOXUiUDK-CYLzoKjeIszhwHGjfQ6whkWjAIIPpkeS45IPwN9MppXw6QwMq1-1M4qB13xtE30PgFn1vwZltNsgXX9pfGfpAvZdk~27mnYBkX5IVSbA0JfYcl9Fz3Pp73M4DJgrEXfq-uy34DMblU52anaHUT5oXd00dmVeq3au64PaKsqAZq-51dKQJQ91sajgfOCTTHZfiHddsAOsXosEv3TiBWxW~zGLVkVIajo5w3PNVeUyF-jP2Ru52tmlwZj3JJ2vlDIZPwe7VH7~pN0pf5Xgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grundy County Board voted 13–1–1 on June 10 to approve a special‑use permit for the Gore Road Community Energy Initiative (GRCEI), allowing a 6.16‑megawatt ground‑mounted solar facility on a 155.47‑acre parcel at 1745 Gore Road.

The permit includes 29 conditions addressing stormwater, electrical and building code compliance, certified local installers, landscaping buffers and fencing, construction hours, a required preconstruction meeting with fire and highway officials, a decommissioning plan with escrow, an annual maintenance report, a designated community liaison and fines for noncompliance.

The project had a split procedural history: the zoning board of appeals (ZBA) evaluated the proposal under the county’s LaSalle factors and returned a unanimous vote of “non concern” but issued a negative recommendation 3–2. The Land Use Committee later forwarded a positive recommendation to the full board, 6–0–1. The city of Morris submitted an official letter of opposition claiming the solar farm conflicts with the city’s comprehensive plan and could hinder future municipal annexation and industrial/commercial growth.

Developers and project representatives said they sited the array on the southern portion of the parcel to preserve about 118 acres for future development and to avoid blocking sunlight and agricultural uses. Vincent Moschella, chief development officer for ECA Solar, said the layout “kept our access to the sun” while leaving northern acreage open for future uses. Attorney Savannah Barlow, representing GRCEI, told the board the project meets the county’s solar ordinance and LaSalle factors and noted a recent ruling by Judge Sobel that the state siting statute can require county approval when local requirements are met.

County planning staff summarized the application packet, noting compliance materials including an interconnection agreement with ComEd, a completed lease, stormwater and drainage studies, an NRI with a moderate rating, cultural and wildlife clearances, a road use agreement and a proposed access off Ashton Road. Saratoga Township input was referenced; one board member who farms the property said the developer had tracked tile lines and upgraded clay tile where needed and described the developer as cooperative.

Board discussion touched on timing and legal risk: a county attorney present said the Sobel ruling has been interpreted to limit municipal objections when county ordinances and application checklists are met; some board members urged updating the county comprehensive plan before approving further solar projects. After roll call (13 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain) the motion to approve the special‑use permit passed.

The county manager asked parties to weigh the factual record presented through ZBA, Land Use Committee and public comment in making the final determination. The approval allows GRCEI to proceed subject to the stated conditions and required permits.

The board did not amend the conditions at the June 10 meeting; further actions will follow through the county’s building‑permit and code‑compliance processes.","The Grundy County Board voted to approve a special-use permit for the 6.16-megawatt Gore Road Community Energy Initiative solar project with 29 conditions after local opposition from the city of Morris and mixed recommendations from county panels.","actionData","errors"]

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