McLean County Times

McLean County Property Committee met July 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Minutes of the Property Committee Meeting

The Property Committee of the McLean County Board met on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center Building, 115 E. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois.

Members Present: Chair Krystle Able, Members Val Laymon, Beverly Bell, Alex Duffy, and Mike O’Neil

Members Absent: Member Geoff Tompkins

Other Members Present: None

Staff Present: Cassy Taylor, County Administrator; Cathy Dreyer, Assistant County Administrator; Don Rood, First Assistant State’s Attorney; Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary.

Department Heads/Elected Officials Present: Mike Steffa, Director of Parks and Recreation Others Present: Dan Leary, Information Technology

Chair Able called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.

Chair Able confirmed with Administrator Taylor there were no requests to speak from the public or County employees.

Chair Able presented for approval the consent agenda including minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular meeting and bills in the amount of $739,334.76.

Motion by Laymon/Duffy to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular meeting and bills in the amount of $739,334.76. Motion Carried.

Chair Able presented on behalf of Mr. Mike Steffa, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department a request to approve a Tractor Rental Agreement with Cross Implement. Mr. Steffa noted that other local dealers declined to participate in this. He also noted this is the annual tractor rental agreement which allows them to utilize a new tractor each year. Mr. O’Neil asked why we did not purchase instead of renting as the rental costs looked to be inflated. Mr. Steffa noted they had rented for several years to offset the cost for repairs. Ms. Bell asked if Cross Implement responds quickly to any issues and asked if there were any costs associated with repairs. Mr. Steffa noted that Park staff handle routine maintenance such as oil changes, but mechanical issues are handled by Cross Implement at no cost. He also indicated Cross Implement respond within 24 hours and have been able to make repairs within 24/48 hours.

Motion by Laymon/Bell to recommend approval of a Tractor Rental Agreement with Cross Implement.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Steffa presented his report to the Committee. Mr. Steffa noted methods they have utilized to help improve the water quality at the beach. Ms. Able thanked him for working to keep the beach open. Ms. Able indicated she was glad the Museum was working with us to market West Park. She also noted local partnerships we have who help us with projects. Mr. Steffa noted Sarah Vock in Administration worked with the Museum to produce the West Park brochure. He thanked her for those efforts as well as her work to revamp several of their brochures. He also thanked Dan Leary for his assistance to make items on the website user friendly and ADA compliant. Ms. Laymon thanked them for their efforts and asked if brochures were only located at the Park. Mr. Steffa noted the information could also be found on the website. Ms. Laymon asked about putting brochures out at the Government Center. Ms. Taylor noted the County was going more digital and did not have racks for brochures in the Government Center Building. She indicated staff could add information to the electronic boards in the building. Chair Able asked if anyone had any further questions or comments; hearing none, she thanked him.

Chair Able presented on behalf of Joe Gaither, Director Facilities Management a request to approve an Agreement with Cintas. Ms. Taylor noted Mr. Gaither and Mr. Fogler were called to deal with an emergency matter. She went over the materials provided through the agreement.

Motion by Bell/Laymon to recommend approval of an agreement with Cintas. Motion Carried.

Ms. Taylor noted that Mr. Gaither’s reports to the Committee were in the packet. Chair Able asked if anyone had any questions or comments; seeing none, she thanked her.

Ms. Cassy Taylor, County Administrator indicated she had no action items for the Committee. Ms. Taylor provided an update on the Animal Control facility and indicated we are about three weeks our from substantial completion.

Chair Able indicated the next meeting of the Property Committee was scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Able asked if there was any other business to come before the Committee; hearing none, she adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m.

https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082025-957