Franklin County Road & Bridge Committee met January 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by chair, Danny Melvin. All members were present, also in attendance were, Franklin County States Attorney, Evan Owens, Franklin County Sheriff, Don Jones, Franklin County Clerk, Greg Woolard, Franklin County Treasurer, John Gulley, Franklin County Circuit Clerk, Jim Muir, Regional Superintendent of Schools, Matt Donkin, Franklin County Engineer, Mike Rolla, Franklin County Supervisor of Assessments, Cindy Humm, Franklin County Board Administrative Assistant, Gayla Sink, Franklin County Recycling Coordinator, Keith Ward and other interested parties.
Danny Melvin submitted the Highway department claims, which were approved and signed by all members present.
Franklin County Engineer, Mike Rolla reported on IDOT funding for engineering for proposed road work at West Frankfort and Akin. Mr Rolla stated in spite of State budget problems the County is still receiving Motor Fuel Tax monies and a resolution will be on the agenda next month concerning Motor Fuel Tax. Mr Rolla stated the tractor lease program had been changed and he will study the issue and report back.
Randall Crocker explained a sales tax increase to fund a new proposed Courthouse would have to be voted on by January 17 in order for it to be on the ballot for the April election, discussion followed. A special meeting was scheduled for 1/13/17 at 3:30 in the County Boardroom. Discussion followed concerning need for new Courthouse.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
http://franklincountyil.gov/sites/default/files/January%202017%20Committee%20Meeting%20Attachments%20Road%20and%20Bridge.pdf
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