McLean County Times

McLean County Property Committee met Dec. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Property Committee of the McLean County Board met on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center Building, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.

Members Present: Chair Josh Barnett; Members Elizabeth Johnston, Jim Rogal and Lea Cline

Members Absent: Member Lyndsay Bloomfield, Shayna Watchinski, Val Laymon

Other Members Present: None

Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Anthony Grant, Assistant County Administrator; Taylor Williams, Assistant State’s Attorney; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Tim Daugherty, Facilities Management Director; Michael Steffa, Parks and Recreation Director

Others Present: None

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

Chair Barnett presented for approval the consent agenda which included minutes from the November 3, 2022, regular meeting, bills in the amount of $211,664.30.

Motion by Rogal/Johnston to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes from the November 3, 2022, regular meeting, as well as bills in the amount of $211,664.30.

Motion Carried.

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

Tim Daugherty, Director of Facilities Management presented for action a request to approve a Fire Alarm Services Agreement for the Juvenile Detention Center, METCOM, Old Courthouse (Museum), 200 W. Front St., Government Center and Law & Justice Buildings with Johnson Controls.

Motion by Cline/Rogal to recommend approval of a Fire Alarm Services Agreement for the Juvenile Detention Center, METCOM, Old Courthouse (Museum), 200 W. Front St., Government Center and Law & Justice Buildings with Johnson Controls.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Daugherty presented for action a request to approve a Fire Extinguisher Test & Inspection Agreement for the 200 W. Front Street, Juvenile Detention Center, Government Center, METCOM, Old Courthouse (Museum) and Law and Justice Buildings with Johnston Controls.

Motion by Cline/Johnston to recommend approval of a Fire Extinguisher Test & Inspection Agreement for the 200 W. Front Street, Juvenile Detention Center, Government Center, METCOM, Old Courthouse (Museum) and Law and Justice Buildings with Johnston Controls.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Daugherty presented for action a request to approve an Alarm Monitoring Agreement for the Government Center Building with Johnson Controls.

Motion by Cline/Rogal to recommend approval of an Alarm Monitoring Agreement for the Government Center Building with Johnson Controls. 

Motion Carried.

Mr. Daugherty presented for action a request to approve a contract with OTIS for Elevator Maintenance at the Law & Justice Center and Old Courthouse (Museum). Ms. Cline asked if the elevator was still out at the museum. Mr. Anthony Grant indicated it was still out.

Motion by Johnston/Cline to recommend approval of a contract with OTIS for Elevator Maintenance at the Law & Justice Center and Old Courthouse (Museum).

Motion Carried.

Mr. Daugherty presented his monthly report. Ms. Johnston asked about system failure at JDC and asked if that is older system. Mr. Daugherty indicated that Johnston control is working to provide an update. He also confirmed older system. Ms. Johnston asked aboutpersonnel and hiring now that salary was increased. He indicated individual was getting settled in. Chair Barnett asked if there were any further comments or questions; hearing none, he thanked him.

Mike Steffa, Director of Parks and Recreation Department presented for action a request to approve an Agreement for Fire Alarm Services Agreement for COMLARA park with Johnson Controls.

Motion by Cline/Rogal to recommend approval of an Agreement for Fire Alarm Services Agreement for COMLARA park with Johnson Controls.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Steffa presented his monthly report to the Committee. Mr. Steffa updated the committee and let them know that the road project at the park was complete. Ms. Johnston asked about deer population and if they did things to keep the population under control. Mr. Steffa indicated they schedule an event every other year and one is scheduled for the Fall of 2023.

Ms. Cline asked about the progress on the bait shop. Mr. Steffa indicated they were ready and waiting on good weather. Chair Barnett asked if there were any further questions; hearing none he thanked him.

Cassy Taylor, County Administrator, presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission. Ms. Taylor indicated this is a standard yearly amendment.

Motion by Rogal/Johnston to recommend approval of an Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator presented for action a request to approve an Amendment to Contract for Operation and Maintenance between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission.

Motion by Johnson/Cline to recommend approval of an Amendment to Contract for Operation and Maintenance between the County of McLean and the Public Building Commission.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a Lease Agreement between the County of McLean and Veterans Assistance Commission for office space located on the fourth floor of 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL building.

Motion by Rogal/Johnston to recommend approval of a Lease Agreement between the County of McLean and Veterans Assistance Commission for office space located on the fourth floor of 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL building.

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor presented for action a request to approve a Lease Agreement between the County of McLean and the Children’s Advocacy Center for office space on the fifth floor of the 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL building.

Motion by Johnston/Rogal to recommend approval of a Lease Agreement between the County of McLean and the Children’s Advocacy Center for office space on the fifth floor of the 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL building. 

Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor indicated they have started scheduling meetings with County and City departments for the space study being done for this building with the assistance of Scharnett and Associates. Chairman Barnett asked if there were any questions; hearing none, he thanked her.

Under other business Ms. Johnston thanked Mr. Barnett for his service on the Board, as well as his leadership and guidance. Mr. Barnett thanked them and stated he was proud of changes they had made while he was on the Board and Chair of this committee. He also thanked Staff for all of their work behind the scenes.

Chair Barnett asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee; hearing none, he adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m.

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