McLean County Board Property Committee met April 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Minutes of the Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee of the McLean County Board met at 4:00 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center Building, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
Members Present: Vice Chair Elizabeth Johnston, Members Shayna Watchinski, Jim Rogal, Lea Cline, and Val Laymon
Members Absent: Chairman Josh Barnett and Member Lyndsay Bloomfield
Other Members
Present: Member Beverly Bell
Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Anthony Grant, Assistant County Administrator; Ashley Scarborough, Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary
Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Mike Steffa, Parks and Recreation Department Others Present: None
Vice Chair Johnston called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Vice Chair Johnston presented for approval the consent agenda which included minutes from the February 10, 2022, special meeting, March 3, 2022, regular meeting and Bills in the amount of $220,094.50.
Motion by Watchinski/Cline to approve the included minutes from the February 10, 2022, special meeting, March 3, 2022, regular meeting and Bills in the amount of $220.094.50.
Motion Carried.
Vice Chair Johnston confirmed with Ms. Taylor there were no appearances by members of the public or County employees.
Vice Chair Johnston noted Mr. Tim Daugherty, Facilities Management Director was not present, and presented on his behalf an item for action. A request to approve a bid for Xcell Mechanical to replace Varible Air Volume (VAV) coils and related piping for (4) VAV boxes in old jail, cell blocks F/G – J. bid is $26,550. Ms. Johnston asked if the vendor was aware of the fingerprint requirements for entry into the jail. Ms. Taylor confirmed all vendors were aware of that requirement. Ms. Johnston asked if these involved occupied cells and asked how long the project would take. Ms. Taylor was not aware of the timeframe for the project but indicated she would follow up with Mr. Daugherty. Ms. Cline asked if this was in the new jail. Ms. Taylor indicated this was in the original portion of the jail.
Motion by Rogal/Watchinski to recommend approval of a bid for Xcell Mechanical to replace Varible Air Volume (VAV) coils and related piping for (4) VAV boxes in old jail, cell blocks F/G – J. bid is $26,550.
Motion Carried.
Vice Chair Johnston presented for action a request to approve of a Bid Proposal from Mid Illinois Mechanical for replacement of water heaters in the Law & Justice Center. Ms. Laymon asked if energy efficiency was considered. Mr. Grant indicated water heaters are similar to ones being replaced but an upgrade was included that will contribute to energy efficiency. Mr. Grant noted this was an emergency replacement project so energy efficiency was considered but time of delivery was a higher priority with this project. Mr. Grant noted energy efficiency was something being considered with future projects included in the capital improvement plan.
Motion by Laymon/Cline to recommend approval of Bid Proposal from Mid Illinois Mechanical for replacement of water heaters in the Law & Justice Center.
Motion Carried.
Vice Chair Johnston noted Mr. Daugherty report was in the packet and asked if there were questions. Ms. Johnston noted second replacement of fire pump packing listed in the report and asked if there was an issue. Ms. Taylor indicated she would follow up with Mr. Daugherty to see if that was something staff noticed, or Johnston controls noted during a routine inspection. Vice Chair Johnston asked if there were any further questions; hearing none, she moved to the next item on the agenda.
Mike Steffa, Director Parks and Recreation Department presented his monthly report. Mr. Steffa indicated record breaking park reservations on the first day of registration. He also noted they have received more boat registrations. Ms. Cline asked for update on new pontoon boat. Mr. Steffa indicated it had already been reserved. Ms. Laymon asked about recycling at the park. Mr. Steffa indicated they have recycling bins at the visitor center but would look into those for the other areas of the park. Ms. Johnston asked about dock project. Mr. Steffa indicated docks are done and one is in the water. Ms. Johnston asked how many more boats we could get in the water. Mr. Steffa indicated current dock project would not add any boats but would allow them to keep docks in the water year-round as these would be able to tolerate ice and the previous Styrofoam ones would not. Ms. Johnston asked about hiring lifeguards. Ms. Steffa indicated they posted and received 3 applications right away, but they would like to have about 7 or 8. Ms. Johnston thanked him and hoped they had another banner year. Vice Chair Johnston asked if there were any further questions; hearing none, she thanked him.
Cassy Taylor, County Administrator, indicated she had no action items for the Committee. Vice Chair Johnston asked if anyone had any questions for Ms. Taylor, hearing none, she thanked her.
Vice Chair Johnston asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee; hearing none, she adjourned the meeting at 4:19 p.m.
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