McLean County Transportation Committee met September 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Members Present: Chairman William Caisley Members Catherine Metsker, Don Cavallini, Carlo Robustelli, Mark Johnson
Members Absent: Randall Martin
Other Members Present: None
Staff Members Present: Mr. William Wasson, County Administrator, Jessica Woods, First Assistant State’s Attorney Civil Division, Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary
Department Heads Present: Mr. Jerry Stokes, County Engineer,
Others Present: Mr. Luke Hohulin, Assistant County Engineer
Chairman Caisley called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and presented the July 17, 2018 special Transportation Committee meeting minutes for approval.
Motion by Robustelli/Cavallini to recommend approval of the July 17, 2018 special Transportation Committee Minutes.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Caisley called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and presented the August 7, 2018 regular Transportation Committee meeting minutes for approval.
Motion by Cavallini/Barnett to recommend approval of the August 7, 2018 regular Transportation Committee meeting Minutes.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Caisley presented the bills with a prepaid total of $1,807,452.15 for review and approval. Mr. Cavallini asked what types of services Geodynamics Inc. provided. Mr. Stokes stated company provides stabilization fabrics for paving roads and other patchwork materials. Mr. Robustelli asked about the multiple listings for Beniach Construction Company. Mr. Stokes explained these were not separate checks.
Motion by Robustelli/Cavallini to recommend payment of bills as submitted by the County Auditor in the amount of $1,807,452.15.
Motion carried.
Chairman Caisley confirmed there were no members of the public to appear before the Committee.
Chairman Caisley presented for action a request to approve an Engineering Services Agreement – Farnsworth Group Inc., Maitland Bridge Replacement – Section 10-11127- 00-BR, Dale Township - 750 East Road. Mr. Stokes stated this was last timber Pile Bridge, showed pictures and went over the project. He stated the project would be 80% Federal, 10% Township and 10% County funded. Ms. Metsker asked how we determine which projects receive federal funding. Mr. Stokes indicated they have set amounts each year for Federal and State funding. He stated this project would be costly and since State funding requires a 50/50 split where the Township would have difficulty covering amount needed we designate this for federal funding. Mr. Cavallini asked if there was a way to preserve part of the timber pile for historic purposes. Mr. Stokes stated he would follow-up on that.
Motion by Johnson/Metsker to recommend approval of an Engineering Services Agreement – Farnsworth Group Inc., Maitland Bridge Replacement – Section 10-11127-00-BR, Dale Township - 750 East Road
Motion carried.
Chairman Caisley presented for action a request to approve Motor Fuel Tax Supplemental Resolution, Lexington Road – Section 17-00171-01-RS. Mr. Stokes explained how this project went over budget on the Motor Fuel Tax side but came in under budget on the Highway budget side. He stated this item reconcile the overage for Motor Fuel Tax. Ms. Metsker asked him to confirm that costs for the project overall were lower. Mr. Stokes confirmed.
Motion by Robustelli/Cavallini to recommend approval of Motor Fuel Tax Supplemental Resolution, Lexington Road – Section 17-00171-01-RS
Motion Carried.
Chairman Caisley indicated there were no positions filled under the purview of the Highway Department.
Mr. Stokes provided an update to the Committee on the Holders bridge project indicating the project was complete and bridge opened last Friday. He showed and discussed pictures of the completed project to the Committee.
Mr. Stokes provided an update on to the Committee on the Towanda Barnes Road/Ireland Grove Road Intersection project. Mr. Stokes indicated that project had begun with paving of lanes that were not going to be improved, moving of dirt, laying of pipe and completion of drainage. He indicated this project was a little behind schedule because of other projects being completed by the contractor.
Mr. Stokes stated that the township road for the new grain storage facility near Chenoa was scheduled to open later today. He said the road project had turned out well and indicated that the grain facility was complete. Ms. Metsker indicated she had attended the open house for the grain facility and told the Committee about the loading and unloading capabilities at this new facility. She said it as a good thing for McLean County that the elevator was located in our County and not a couple of miles down the road in a different County. Ms. Metsker also pointed out that because this facility will utilize the rail system; the crossings in the area along Route 24 were improved also benefiting the citizens of McLean County.
Chairman Caisley indicated that a second quarter report from the Ecology Action Center had been given to the Committee and asked if there were questions. Ms. Metsker asked if radio promotions cost anything or were considered public service announcements. Mr. Stokes indicated he would ask about cost. Ms. Metsker also asked about the Storm Drain Stenciling projects and the Paul Mitchell green team. Mr. Barnett indicated that he thought it was a group of volunteers from the Paul Mitchell cosmetology school in town.
Chairman Caisley asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee; hearing none, he adjourned the meeting at 8:21 a.m.
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