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Rock Island County Public Works And Facilities Committee met Sept. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Public Works and Facilities Committee of the Rock Island County Board met at the above date at 8:30 a.m., 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 were able to attend the meeting remotely, if they preferred. The public was able to attend in person or call in remotely to the meeting by dialing 312-626-6799 and entering Meeting ID: 942 592 50168 when prompted.

Minutes as follow:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chairman L. Burns called the meeting to order at 8:32 AM. A roll call was taken as follows:

MEMBERS PRESENT: R. Morthland, E. Sowards, M. Burns, D. Adams, E. Langdon, B. Westpfahl,

MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Clevenger

OTHERS PRESENT: R. Brunk, J. Grafton, J. Deppe, J. Massa, G. Thorpe, C. Przybyla

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Burns made three calls for public comment; there were no requests for public comment.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 8th, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITEIS COMMITTEE MEETING

Motion to approve as presented ADAMS Second LANGDON

A roll call was established: MORTHLAND, SOWARDS, M. BURNS, ADAMS, LANGDON, WESTPFAHL-- YES

Motion carried

REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE

Mr. Thorpe reported to the committee for August 2022 there were 138 receipts for $37,180 in total net revenue; estimated value of work at $3,125,963.00 YTD, he reported being at 107 percent of the budget. He mentioned having five new housing starts with average price per square foot at $184.01. Zoning Board of Appeals heard two special use permit cases.

Mr. Thorpe provided Mr. Boudi’s GIS report referencing continued work on the assessment tax parcel maps and work with the Emergency Telephone Systems Board for Next-Gen 91, changing CAD systems. He also reported $20,225 received in recorder fee revenue for August.

Mr. Massa reported routine maintenance activities and a county highway 9 bridge project south of Andalusia and would be open by Friday. He stated looking for applicants for a foreman due to Chuck Layer retiring.

Mr. Grafton reported the County Office Building elevators were inspected and the front elevator did not pass due to an issue with the generator. This elevator would be temporarily be out of service. He stated KONE and Otis Elevators were still working on the elevator modernization project and were looking at options to rebuild vs. replacement of the elevators.

Johnson Controls was continuing work on the County Office Building project with lighting and ceiling replacement expected to be on schedule this week.

Mr. Westpfahl asked when the last time the elevator was serviced or replaced. Mr. Grafton stated it had been worked on several times and that an electric rebuild company would be looking at the motor.

Ms. Palmer stated the audit was completed and would be issued to the members electronically with the routine Committee of the Whole reports.

CONSIDER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASES

A. SU-22-209 FRANK & MARY FUHR—DENSITY INCREASE DR

No objectors present; the Zoning Board’s recommendation was to grant.

B. SU-22-210 ERIC NEWBURG—SEASONAL REC USE ZU

No objectors present; the Zoning Board’s recommendation was to grant.

Motion to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations as presented ADAMS. Second WESTPFAHL

Previous roll call MORTHLAND Second SOWARDS

Motion carried

CONSIDER HIGHWAY ITEMS

A. REVIEW AND AWARD OF BIDS RECEIVED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH; REPLACEMENT OF 1952 BOILER IN HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Massa explained there were two bids received on September 9th for replacement of the Highway Administration building boiler. J.L. Brady Co. provided two bids; one at $38,985.00 and one at $41,735.00 with a rebate from MidAmerican Energy at and one bid from Peterson Plumbing & Heating at $56,200.00. He stated there was about $40,000 in the budget for this repair. He recommended the J. L Brady Co bid with two

With two units in the J.L. Brady bid at $41,735.00 , Mr. Massa explained that they would not run continuously.

Motion to approve the J.L. Brady Co bid for two units at $41,735.00 ADAMS Seconded WESTPFAHL Previous roll call LANGDON Seconded WESTPFAHL

Motion carried

B. SUPPLEMENTAL MOTOR FUEL TAX RESOLUTION FOR KNOXVILLE ROAD; SECTION 17-00374- 00 PP

Mr. Massa explained this item was a supplemental motor fuel tax resolution for County Highway 7; for approximately 4.74 miles on Knoxville Road for $36,581.51. The work included grinding and patching of existing pavement. Mr. Westpfahl asked if the work had already been done. Mr. Massa stated yes, this was for supplemental funding.

Motion to approve ADAMS Seconded WESTPFAHL

Previous roll call MORTHLAND Seconded SOWARDS

Motion carried

CLOSED SESSION

No items for closed session; no action necessary.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OPPORTUNITY FOR BREIF COMMENT (no decisions will be made) Mr. Westpfahl asked Mr. Massa if there were any upcoming grievances at the highway department. Mr. Massa stated there were no grievances this month. Mr. Westpfahl stated he would like Mr. Massa to keep the committee informed.

ADJOURN

With no further business, the committee adjourned at 8:51 AM with motion by WESTFHAL. Second SOWARDS

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