The Kankakee County Highway and Bridge Committee held its regular meeting Oct. 15.
The committee discussed the impact of the state's ongoing budget stalemate on its motor fuel tax revenue. The motor fuel tax is typically collected by the state to disburse to local governments for road maintenance and other basic infrastructure costs. However, state officials have said they cannot legally disburse the funds without an approved budget.
Committee member Rogers said the county typically receives $60,000 to $120,000 in motor fuel tax revenue each month. Rogers said the county currently has $1.1 million in its MFT account, which should be enough to cover expenses through the New Year but may not be enough to last through March, when state officials have predicted they might again disburse MFT funds.
Committee member Hildebrand noted that state is still collecting funds while they are unable to disburse any funds.
In other business, committee member Bossert asked for an update on the county's financial standing with Aroma Park, who he said has not finished paying its $400,000 share of costs for construction on Lowe Road in 2009. The village began making payments after the project began but hasn't made any new payments since 2009 or 2010, Bossert said.
The committee agreed to bring the matter up with the town attorney and also possibly the Finance Committee.
Committee member Olthoff and Webber were absent from the meeting.
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