Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee met Feb. 10
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting of the Kankakee County Highways & Buildings Committee was called to order by Committee Vice Chairman, Mr. Dunnill at 9:00am. The following members were present:
Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Mr. Hunter, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand, Mr. Rayman
Members Absent – Mr. Carrico, Mr. Tholen, Ms. Bryan, Mr. Collins, Mr. Gowler, Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Sirois
Quorum – Present
Department Heads Present – Terri Goudie, Wes Andrews, Mark Rogers, Anita Speckman
Media Present – None
Public Commentary – None
Minutes of the Last Meeting
The minutes of the January 13, 2022 meetings were submitted to the Committee for approval. Ms. Hudson made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Hess seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.
Highways
Mr. Hess made a motion to open the sealed bids and Mr. Alexander seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
Bidding & Letting
a) County - 22-00000-00-GM Non MFT
b) County - 22-00000-00-GM Supp 4
c) Manteno – 22-07000-00-GM
d) Otto - 22-100000-00-GM Supp 1
e) Pembroke- 22-11000-00-GM Supp 1
Mr. Rogers opened the sealed bids and reviewed each bid with the committee. Discussions were held.
Ms. Hudson made a motion to combine and approve the lowest responsible bidder after review by the county engineer, Mr. Hess seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 10 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Mr. Hunter, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand, Mr. Rayman
f) Pembroke- 22-11000-00-GM Supp 2
Mr. Rogers opened the bid and advised that the bid is over the allowed amount and recommended not accepting the bid.
Mr. Fetherling made a motion to reject the bid and Ms. Hudson seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
County Engineer Pay Estimates
The County Engineers pay estimates were submitted and read to the Committee for approval by Mr. Rogers, County Engineer.
Ms. Webber made a motion to combine and approve Ms. Hudson seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 10 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Hess, Ms. Webber, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Long, Mr. Hunter, Ms. Hudson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand, Mr. Rayman
Resolutions
None
Mr. Rogers stated that he is retiring on March 26 and there will be a new County Engineer starting tomorrow with enough time to train.
Buildings
Facility Dude Report
Mr. Andrews, Maintenance Director, stated there were 183 work orders for the month. There were no discussions.
Financial Report
Mr. Andrews, Maintenance Director, reviewed the report with the committee and highlighted areas of the report.
Building Report
Mr. Andrews, Maintenance Director, reviewed and discussed the Building Report with the committee.
Mr. Andrews reviewed each county building with the committee. Discussions were held.
Mr. Andrews stated there are 3 weeks remaining with the elevator repair. There was water pipe located in the elevator shaft, which is not up to current code and must be removed, which created an additional charge.
There was an HVAC update completed at the old jail.
Power washing is going to be bid out in March.
The Flooring at JCDC will be the hard-surface luxury vinyl plank and the EOC is being painted.
Discussions were held.
Old Business
Discussions were held on the RFQ interview process.
New Business
None
Other Business
None
Adjournment
Ms. Hudson made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 a.m. Mr. Hess seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.k3county.net/files/committees/minutes_hb_21022.pdf
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