Rock Island County Public Works & Facilities Committee Met April 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Public Works and Facilities Committee of the Rock Island County Board met via Teleconference and in person at the above date and time in the County Board Chambers on the third floor of the County Office Building; 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island Illinois.
Chairman L. Burns called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. There was a delay in the start of the meeting due to technical issues with the meeting software.
Call to order and roll call
Members Present: Chairman L. Burns, E. Sowards, R. Morthland, D. Adams. C. Enburg, D. Clevenger, E. Langdon, B. Westpfahl
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Chairman R. Brunk, J. Snider, G. Thorpe, J. Boudi, J. Massa, A. Palmer, K. Davis, C. Przybyla
Public Comment
Chairman L. Burns made three calls for public comment. There were no requests for public comment.
Approval of the minutes from the March 8th, 2021 Public Works & Facilities’ Meeting Motion to approve by member B. Westpfahl. Seconded by member D. Adams
A roll call vote was established.
Members E. Sowards, R. Morthland, D. Adams, C. Enburg, D. Clevenger, E. Langdon, B. Westpfahl – YES Motion carried
Reports to the Committee
Zoning Director G. Thorpe reported for the month of March 2021; 218 total receipts estimated value of work 2.7 million and net revenue of $34,582.00
There were three new residences for the month with average price per sq. ft. at a record $196.85. He also mentioned that Zoning Board of appeals meetings would be moved from the first Wednesday of the Month to the third Wednesday of the month starting in July.
Motion to approve by member D. Adams. Seconded by member B. Westpfahl. Motion for previous roll call by member B. Westpfahl. Seconded by member D. Clevenger
Motion carried
GIS Director J. Boudi reported the GIS office has continued work on verifying and updating data for the 2020 census. $22,834.00 in recorder fee revenue for the month of March. He also mentioned the annual tax parcel maps were available in the GIS offices.
Motion to approve by member D. Adams. Seconded by member D. Clevenger. Motion for previous roll call by member R. Morthland. Seconded by member E. Sowards.
Motion carried
County Engineer J. Massa reported the Highway Department has begun spring mowing and other maintenance activities, filling potholes and maintenance on culverts. He reported work to be done on a spillway repair on County Highway 11.
Motion to approve by member B. Westpfahl. Seconded by member D. Adams. Motion for previous roll call by member D. Clevenger. Seconded by member B. Westpfahl
Motion carried
County Administrator J. Snider reported the Pension Obligation Bonds presentation by R.W. Baird would be reviewed by the Finance and Personnel Committee again at their April meeting, as it was tabled by the County Board for further review at their March meeting. He also reported on the American Rescue Plan Act through the Biden Administration and was awaiting benefit approvals on how the 27.5 million dollars can be spent and applied to the budget for revenue that was lost. He estimated the county is 30 million dollars lower in revenue than budgeted for FY20.
Motion to approve by member E. Langdon. Seconded by member D. Adams. Motion for previous roll call by member E. Langdon. Seconded by member B. Westpfahl.
Motion carried
Consider Zoning Board of Appeals Cases
There were three zoning cases for the month of April.
a. RZ-21-104 Helen Bloome AG-2 to SE-2; AN
Approximately 2.78 acres. No objectors present. Zoning Board’s recommendation was to grant.
b. RZ-21-405 Donne Boens Trust AG-1 to SE-1; RU
Approximately 7 acres. No objectors present; Zoning Board’s recommendation was to grant
c. SU-201-205 Snowstar Extreme Sports Outdoor Rec Facility; AN
There were objectors present; Zoning Board’s recommendation was to grant with conditions.
Motion to approve the ZBA findings of fact by member D. Adams. Seconded by member B. Westpfahl. Motion for previous roll call by member B. Westpfahl. Seconded by member D. Adams
Motion carried
Consider Highway Items
a. Review and award of bids received Friday, April 9th, 2021
i. Various County Highways; Section 2100000-01-GM
County engineer J. Massa stated these bids are for crack sealing projects on approximately 25 miles of various County highways. The low bid came from Complete Asphalt Service Co. at a cost of $145,919.72. He asked the committee to approve the low bid.
Motion to approve the low bid by member E. Langdon. Seconded by member D. Adams. Motion for previous roll call by member R. Morthland. Seconded by member C. Enburg.
Member B. Westpfahl asked if the highway department could do the work themselves and not go out for a bid. Mr. Massa stated that the highway department does do their own work in part, but cannot keep up with it, and this would be a way to catch up. He stated the roads mentioned were sealed about 4 years ago and would need to be redone.
Motion carried
b. Review and consider proposal to install a radio repeater
J. Massa reported that this item is to relocate an antenna and radio repeater from EMA at Indian Bluff to the Oak Glenn Property. He stated this work was not included in the budget, but could be covered by delaying other activities and would come to a cost of $7,022.44 with Racom as the contractor completing the work. The cost would be covered by the capital improvement fund and would improve elevation and reception in the area. The contractor is also currently working on the Sheriff’s Department P25 Communication project Motion to approve by member D. Adams. Seconded by member E. Langdon. Motion for previous roll call by member B. Westpfahl. Seconded by member E. Langdon
Motion carried
Committee member opportunity for brief comment (no decisions will be made)
Member B. Westpfahl asked if there was an instruction manual for the new board laptops. Mr. Davis stated he could arrange that.
Chairman L. Burns thanked everyone for their participation despite the technical issues within the meeting.
Adjourn
The Public Works and Facilities Committee adjourned at 9:26 AM with motion by member D. Adams. Seconded by member D. Clevenger. Motion for previous roll call by member E. Langdon. Seconded by member R. Morthland.
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