McLean County Board Transportation Committee Met Nov. 2.
The Transportation Committee of the McLean County Board met at 8:00 a.m. in Room 404 of the Government Center, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Chairman William Caisley Members Randall Martin, Elizabeth Johnston, Gerald Thompson, Logan Smith, Shayna Watchinski and William Friedrich (via remote attendance)
Members Absent: None
Other Members Present: None
Staff Members Present: Ms. Camille Rodriguez, County Administrator, Ms. Cassy Taylor, Assistant County Administrator, Ms. Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Mr. Chris Spanos, FirstAssistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Ms. Samantha Vazquez Assistant State’s Attorney Civil Division; Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary (all in-person)
Department Heads Present:Mr. Jerry Stokes, County Engineer (in-person)
Others Present: Mr. Luke Hohulin, Assistant County Engineer (in-person)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Caisley at 8:00 a.m. and a quorum declared. Chairman Caisley presented the minutes from the October 6, 2020 regular meeting for review and approval.
Motion by Thompson/Friedrich to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2020 regular meeting.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote. All present voted yes including the Chairman
Chairman Caisley presented prepaid bills in the amount of $2,448,842.08 for review and approval.
Motion by Martin/Johnston to recommend payment of bills as submitted by the County Auditor in the amount of $2,448,842.08.
Motion carried. Roll call vote – all present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman Caisley confirmed with Ms. Rodriguez there were no appearances by members of the public or employees.
Chairman Caisley presented for action a request to approve the 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution and Estimate of Cost. Mr. Caisley asked if this was consistent with the budget previously recommended and passed. Mr. Stokes confirmed. Ms. Johnston asked about stock piling salt since the prices were down. Mr. Stokes indicated they make sure they are full at the end of the winter before they bid out for next year. He was not sure why it was so high last year. He said with state bids they are not allowed to change price more than 5% each year so we are good for next two years. Ms. Johnston thanked him as she said she wanted to make sure we have enough salt to take care of roads to make them safe.
Motion by Johnston/Martin to recommend approval of the 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution and Estimate of Cost.
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman Caisley presented for action a request to approve a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Bellflower Road District. Mr. Friedrich asked if this was for a township or county road. Mr. Stokes confirmed it was for a township road and that the project meets the requirements for a 50%/50% joint culvert project. Mr. Caisley asked about capacity if the two culverts would have the same capacity as the box culvert currently there. Mr. Stokes confirmed capacity would not be decreased.
Motion by Martin/Johnston to recommend approval of the Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Bellflower Road District
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.
Chairman Caisley presented for action a request to approve a No Parking Zone on County Highway 21 (Bicentennial Drive / Horse Farm Road). Mr. Stokes showed some pictures of the project and indicated when there are games at the soccer fields people parked on the road and made it difficult to drive on the road. Mr. Stokes indicated the city is going to expand parking, but also wanted to add no parking as a precaution.
Motion by Friedrich/Johnston to recommend approval of a No Parking Zone on County Highway 21 (Bicentennial Drive / Horse Farm Road).
Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote – all members present voted yes including the Chairman.
Mr. Stokes provided an update for the Chenoa – Division St (CH 19) -Section 18-00053-00- FP, indicating it is almost complete and plan was to open the road on Friday but painting today. He then provided an update for Ron Smith Memorial Highway (CH 63) – Section 19- 00123-02-RS, the Park Culvert, indicating it is complete and provided final dollar amount that came in about 3 1⁄2 % over because of some additional patching that was needed. Mr. Stokes went over the Pipeline Road (CH 31) – Section 19-00073-11-BR project indicating should be completed and open in the next two weeks. Mr. Stokes then provided pictures of the Towanda East Road (CH 14) Section 15-00027-06-RS project and stated there had been a delay with this project as they had to order additional boxes to miss the City of Bloomington water lines but project will still come in a little under bid price.
Mr. Friedrich asked about the new paint truck. Mr. Stokes stated they are still waiting on training as they have not been able to come and train them because of COVID. Mr. Stokes stated they will paint current projects with the old truck and then will put it up for auction.
Chairman Caisley asked about project in Chenoa and if signage for school zone and crossing had been put back up. Mr. Stokes confirmed they were back up. Mr. Caisley also asked about Towanda signs for school zone. Mr. Stokes indicated they did not have to pull those down during the project, so they are in place.
Chairman Caisley asked if there was anything else to come before the Committee; hearing nothing, he adjourned the meeting at 8:19 a.m.
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