McLean County Times

McLean County Board Property Committee met June 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

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: Chairman Josh Barnett; Members Elizabeth Johnston, Shayna Watchinski, Jim Rogal, and Val Laymon

Members Absent: Members Lyndsay Bloomfield; Lea Cline

Other Members Present: None

Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Anthony Grant, Assistant County Administrator; Chris Spanos, First Assistant State’s Attorney; Taylor Williams, Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Mike Steffa, Parks and Recreation Department Others Present: None

Chairman Barnett called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.

Chairman Barnett presented for approval the consent agenda which included minutes from the May 5, 2022, regular meeting and bills in the amount of $300,295.20. 

Motion by Watchinski/Laymon to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes from the May 5, 2022, regular meeting as well as bills in the amount of $300,295.20.

Motion Carried.

Chairman Barnett confirmed with Ms. Taylor there were no appearances by members of the public or County employees.

Mr. Spanos introduced Taylor Williams, the new Civil Division State’s Attorney.

Chairman Barnett indicated Mr. Tim Daugherty, Facilities Management Director was not present but his report was in the packet. Mr. Barnett asked if Ms. Taylor had anything to add to his report. Ms. Taylor indicated two Mechanic II positions had been filled in that department recently. Chairman Barnett asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Mr. Mike Steffa, Director Parks and Recreation Department presented his monthly report. Mr. Steffa indicated he met with Michael Brown about recycling options and contacted the companies he recommended. Mr. Steffa provided information regarding options and costs available. Ms. Laymon asked if one recycle dumpster could replace one of the garbage dumpsters and therefore off-set cost. Mr. Steffa indicated he did not feel that would be an option especially during holidays when all garbage dumpsters get filled and they have to provide extra receptacles to meet the demand. He noted a recycle in addition would help so they did not have to plan for the extra garbage. Chairman Barnett asked if Mr. Steffa would meet with Administration and bring a proposal for approval next month on recycling. Mr. Steffa and Ms. Taylor agreed.

Mr. Steffa also provided update to the Committee on the Beach and lack of lifeguard applicants. He indicated they were posting signs to make sure the public was aware there was not always a lifeguard on duty. Ms. Johnston asked about signs requirements. Mr. Steffa confirmed they do need to post a notice. Chairman Barnett asked if there were any further questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Cassy Taylor, County Administrator, presented for action a request to approve a bid from J. Spencer Construction for repairs to the exterior brick at the Nursing Home. Ms. Taylor noted this project had been on the capital improvement plan for a couple of years. She also noted the County has been happy with J. Spencer Construction work on past projects.

Motion by Laymon/Rogal to recommend approval of a bid from J. Spencer Construction for repairs to the exterior brick at the Nursing Home.

Motion Carried.

Cassy Taylor, County Administrator, presented for action a request to approve a bid from Wilcox for upgrades to the Emergency Electrical Supply System at the Nursing Home.

Motion by Watchinski/Johnson to recommend approval of a bid from Wilcox for upgrades to the Emergency Electrical Supply System at the Nursing Home. Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor noted Administration Staff is still working on dates for a tour of the facilities in the County. Chairman Barnett asked if anyone had any questions for Ms. Taylor, hearing none, he thanked her.

Chairman Barnett asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee; hearing none, he adjourned the meeting at 4:19 p.m.

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