Rock Island County Public Works & Facilities Committee met Oct. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Public Works and Facilities Committee of the Rock Island County Board will meet at the above date and time in the Board Chambers on the third floor of the County Building 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island Illinois.
Per section 7(e) of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, Members of the County Board may attend the meeting remotely, if they prefer.
Agenda as follows:
Call to order and roll call
Chairman L. Burns called the meeting to order at 8:30 am
Members Present: Chairman L. Burns, M. Burns, E, Sowards, R. Morthland, D. Adams, E. Langdon, R. Westpfahl, Chairman R. Brunk
Members Absent: D. Clevenger
Others Present: J. Snider, G. Thorpe, J. Boudi, J. Massa, C. Przbyla, K. Davis
Public Comment
Chairman L. Burns made three calls for public comment. There were no requests for public comment.
Approval of the minutes from the September 13th, 2021 Public Works & Facilities Meeting Motion to approve by D. Adams, Seconded by M. Burns and E. Sowards
A roll call was established
Motion carries
Reports to the Committee
G. Thorpe reported for the month of September 2021, 65 total receipts for a total of $67,670.16. The estimated value of all work related to building projects for the month is $8,171,835. Compared to 2020 there were 125 permits, $29,135.20 with estimated value of $2,213,206.00. YTD is 930 versus 960. 3 new houses at average price of $180 per square foot, 1 in Zuma and 2 in Bowling. He also reported they are still working on the Hazard Mitigation plan.
Motion to approve report by D. Adams, seconded by M. Burns
Motion for previous roll call by D. Adams, seconded by M. Burns
Motion carries
J. Boudi reported they have been working on the fire protection district maps. For the month of September 2021 revenues were $21,919.00.
Motion to approve report by M. Burns, seconded by E. Langdon
Motion for previous roll call by D. Adams, seconded by E. Sowards
Motion carries
J. Massa reports that maintenance is finishing up the mowing. They have a Bid Letting on November 5th For county highway bridge 9, which is southwest of Andalusia.
Motion to approve report form D. Adams, seconded by E. Sowards
Motion for previous roll call by M. Burns, seconded by D. Adams
Motion carries
J. Snider reported on the progress of the budget committee and the ARPA funds. He also shared they are looking at a Revenue mutual tax levy to be on the agenda next week.
Motion to approve report by E. Sowards, seconded by M. Burns
Motion for previous roll call by E. Langdon, seconded by D. Adams
Motion carries
L. Ewert had nothing to report.
A. Palmer shared there are extra graphs in her reports due to some questions that came up during COW regarding Hope Creek.
Consider Zoning Board of Appeals Cases
a. SU-21-215 Bric Larssen; Kennel; ZU, G. Thorpe reported there were some objectors but it is requested to move it forward for board approval.
Motion to approve E. Sowards, seconded by D. Adams
Motion for previous roll call by D. Adams, seconded by E. Sowards
Motion carries
Consider Highway Items
a. Review and award of bids received Thursday, September 30th, 2021
i. Maintenance Garage—Foam Insulation
J. Massa reported there were 2 bidders with the low of $43,420, it was in the budget for $50,000
Motion to approve by D. Adams, seconded by M. Burns
Motion for previous roll call by B. Westpfahl, seconded by E. Langdon
Motion carries
ii. Milan Maintenance Facility—Underground Storage Tank
J. Massa reported the low bid came from Seneca at $253,985.56
Motion to approve by D. Adams, seconded by E. Langdon
Motion for previous roll call by E. Sowards, seconded by D. Adams
Motion carries
b. Review and Approve Quotes for Boiler Repair Work
Low bid for maintenance garage boiler repair work by Modern at $7,499.04
Motion to approve by D. Adams, seconded by E. Langdon
Motion for previous roll call by B. Westpfahl, seconded by M. Burns
Motion carries
c. MFT Resolution for County Highway 9 Bridge
Bid Letting is on November 5th, most funds will come out of the bridge fund
Motion approved by M. Burns, seconded by D. Adams
Motion for previous roll call by E. Sowards, seconded by B. Westpfahl
Motion carries
Committee member opportunity for brief comment (no decisions will be made) New mechanic starts October 25th.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by B. Westpfahl, seconded by M. Burns
Motion for previous roll call by E. Landon, seconded by E. Sowards
Motion carries at 8:55 am.
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