Rock Island County Public Works & Facilities Committee met June 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee: Call to order and roll call
Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. A roll call was taken.
Members present: Chairman L. Burns, E. Langdon, M. Burns, E. Sowards, R. Morthland, D. Adams, B. Westpfahl
Members absent: D. Clevenger
Others present: R. Brunk, J. Grafton, K. Davis, C. Przybyla, J. Massa, J. Boudi, A. Palmer
Public Comment
Chairman Burns made three calls for public comment. There were no requests for public comment.
E. Sowards is present
Approval of the minutes from the May 9th, 2022 Public Works & Facilities Meeting Motion to approve D. Adams by seconded B. Westpfahl. A roll call was taken
E. Sowards, D. Adams, E. Langdon, B. Westpfahl – Yes
Motion carried
Reports to the Committee
Mr. Boudi presented both Mr. Thorpe’s report and his own. He stated working on the tax parcel maps project and $21,000 received in recorder fee revenue.
Motion to approve: D. Adams. Seconded E. Langdon
R. Morthland is present.
A new roll call was established: E. Sowards, R. Morthland, D. Adams, E. Langdon, B. Westpfahl. – Yes Motion carried
Mr. Massa reported routine maintenance in the highway department and some crack sealing projects. There were also some new part-time mowers that would be starting in the next week.
He stated in May, an air conditioning recovery unit was purchased, and it was not forwarded to the committee due to timing. The cost was at $4,250.
There was a bridge projected that was delayed on CH 9 due to availability of the beams supplies. He hoped to get them in mid July.
Consider Architectural Services Proposal with Bray Architects for Renovation and Remodeling of the County Board Chambers
Motion to approve D. Adams Second E. Langdon
Previous roll call B. Westpfahl Seconded B. Westpfahl
Motion carried
Consider Highway Items
Review and Award of Bids Received Friday, May 27th, 2022; Bowling Road District Pavement Replacement & Patching; Sec. 22-03000-04
Mr. Massa stated this was for concrete replacement and patching in Bowling township from McClintock Excavation in the amount of $174,364.10
Motion to approve D. Adams. Seconded E. Langdon
Previous roll call E. Sowards Seconded D. Adams
Motion carried
Permission to close portion of County Highway 59, Loud Thunder Road in Illinois City for the Illinois City Fire Department Fundraiser
Mr. Massa explained that this was an annual request to the County to close a portion of Loud Thunder Road from 9 AM on Sat. Aug 13th to Sunday, Aug 14th at 1 AM. The sheriff’s office is contacted and this is a routine annual request.
Motion to approve D. Adams Seconded B, Westpfahl
Previous roll call E. Langdon Seconded E. Sowards
Motion carried
Consider Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for County Highway 62; Ridgewood Road Mr. Massa explained this resolution was for Rebuild Illinois funds for resurfacing, and replacing culverts to use motor fuel tax funds.
Motion to approve E. Langdon. Seconded D. Adams
Previous roll call B. Westpfahl. Seconded E Sowards
Motion carried.
There were no items for closed session; no action necessary.
Committee member opportunity for brief comment (no decisions will be made)
Adjourn
With no further business, the committee adjourned at 8:44 AM with motion by B. Westpfahl. Seconded by D. Adams.
Motion for previous roll call by E. Langdon. Seconded R. Morthland. Motion carried
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