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Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee Met April 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present

Mr. Carrico, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Ms. Bryan, Mr. Collins, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Mr. Alexander Hildebrand, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

Members Absent

Mr. Tholen

In Attendance

Mr. Kerkstra

Department Heads

Mark Rogers, Anita Speckman and Wes Andrews

• Media

None

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chairman, Mr. Carrico, at 9:00 a.m. Quorum present.

2. Public Comment

None

3. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2021

Ms. Bryan made a motion to approve, and Ms. Hudson seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Ms. Bryan, Mr. Collins, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Mr. Alexander Hildebrand, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

4. Highways – Mark Rogers

• Bidding and Letting

None

• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

Mr. Rogers reviewed and read the County Engineer’s Pay Estimates with the committee. There were no questions or comments from the committee.

Mr. Long made a motion to approve, and Mr. Kinzinger seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Ms. Bryan, Mr. Collins, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Mr. Alexander Hildebrand, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

• Resolutions

a) Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairman to Sign Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation and Appropriating Matching Tax Funds for Resurfacing County Highway 47

Mr. Rogers stated that this is an agreement for federal participation in matching tax funds. This project is for Bonfield Road, there was a map included in the committee packet. The counties portion is 20% and is $126,000.

Mr. Hunter asked if there was a mandate to request bids from minority companies.

Mr. Rogers stated that this is a federal bid, to be done in Springfield. The county follows the Motor Fuel Tax policy and the County policy on bidding. The contracts are advertised on the Contractor’s bulletin, so every contractor can see the projects that the county is letting. They have to be prequalified with the State of Illinois, as long as they are than anyone can submit a bid.

Mr. Fetherling made a motion to approve, and Mr. Long seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Ms. Bryan, Mr. Collins, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Mr. Alexander Hildebrand, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

b) Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chairmen to Sign an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation authorizing Matching Tax Funds for the local share of Armour Road and Route 50 intersection reconstruction.

Mr. Rogers stated that a letter of intent was signed that the county is taking the portion of road maintenance from IDOT, which is from Locke Drive to the overpass.

Mr. Rogers explained the agreement in detail with the committee.

Mr. Hess made a motion to approve, and Ms. Bryan seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Ms. Bryan, Mr. Collins, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Mr. Alexander Hildebrand, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

5. Buildings - Wes Andrews

Mr. Andrews discussed and reviewed the monthly reports with the committee.

• Facility Dude Report

There were 157 work orders for the month.

• Financial Report

Mr. Andrews reviewed and discussed the financial report with the committee.

There were no questions or comments from the committee.

• Building Report

Mr. Andrews reviewed the work that is being completed at the county buildings.

Mr. Andrews stated that the most pressing issue with the admin building is the elevator. He has been in contact with them over the past few months and read an email to the committee. Kona had advised that the shipping is an issue and the estimated start date is late summer to early fall.

Mr. Kinzinger stated that he knows of other vendors that typically run a 12-week ship date, but now are running 29 weeks. So, this is happening everywhere in the industry. Mr. Kinzinger recommended that Mr. Andrews keeps in communication with them, but that’s the best that can be done.

The committee spoke about solutions should both elevators go down.

Mr. Andrews stated that the committee will be updated at every meeting until it has been fixed. There have been spring cleaning projects happening at all the county buildings.

Mr. Andrews continued to discuss the county buildings. There were electrical issues at the courthouse that is being fixed currently. The courthouse is in good shape and the grounds look great.

Mr. Andrews received a quote for power-washing, but it was for the new jail. The company is redoing the quote for the old jail. He will bring to committee once received or communicate the quote.

Mr. Andrews updated the committee on activities at JCDC.

6. Old Business

Mr. Wheeler advised that the space needs analysis has been completed and he will have a presentation at the full County Board meeting in May rather than have the presentation done two times. The committee agreed.

7. New Business

None

8. Other Business

None

9. Adjournment

Mr. Hess made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:39 a.m., and Mr. Long seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.