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Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee met April 12. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Members Present

Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Mulcahy, Ms. Webber, Ms. Peters, and Ms. Parker

Members Absent

Mr. Vickery, Ms. Polk, Mr. Hildebrand, Mr. Einfeldt, Ms. Evans, Mr. Ritter, and Mr. Kinzinger

In Attendance

           Board Members

Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Liehr

          Department Heads

Mark Rogers and Brian Gadbois

           Media

None

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chairman, Mr. McConnell, at 9:00 a.m. Quorum present.

2. Public Comment

None

Mr. LaGesse made a motion to amend the agenda so that the committee may discuss the State Line Bridge Update within the Highways portion of the meeting, and Mr. Tripp seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

3. Approval of Minutes: March 15, 2018

Ms. Parker made a motion to approve the minutes, and Ms. Webber seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

4. Highways - Mark Rogers

           Bidding and Letting

Mr. Wheeler made a motion to open and read the bids, and Mr. Olthoff seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

          a)      County      18-00000-00-GM Supp 2

          b)      County      18-00000-01-GM NonMFT

          c)      County      18-00000-02-GM NonMFT

          d)      Aroma       18-01000-00-GM

          e)      Aroma       18-01000-00-GM Supp 1

          f)       Ganeer      18-04000-00-GM Supp 1

          g)      Manteno     18-07000-00-GM

          h)      Momence   18-08000-00-GM

          i)       Rockville     18-13000-00-GM

         j)        Sumner      18-16000-00-GM

Mr. Olthoff made a motion to accept the lowest bids upon review, and Ms. Peters seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Mulcahy, Ms. Webber, Ms. Peters, Ms. Parker, and Mr. Wheeler.

           County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

Mr. Olthoff made a motion to approve the pay estimates, and Mr. Mulcahy seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Mulcahy, Ms. Webber, Ms. Peters, Ms. Parker, and Mr. Wheeler.

           Resolutions

              a) Resolution Authorizing the Emergency Repair Of Structure No 046-3352 in Yellowhead

                  Road District on 10500 N Road at 16900 E

Mr. Wheeler made a motion to waive the entire reading of the resolution, and Mr. Tripp seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

Mr. Olthoff made a motion to approve the emergency repair, and Ms. Parker seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Mulcahy, Ms. Webber, Ms. Peters, Ms. Parker, and Mr. Wheeler.

          b) Resolution and Ordinance for the Establishment of an Altered Speed Zone on 4500 S Road

               at 8500 E in St. Anne Road District

Mr. LaGesse made a motion to waive the entire reading of the resolution, and Mr. Tripp seconded it.

Discussion:

Mr. Rogers stated that the St. Anne Township Road District called his office and requested them to do a speed study on 4500 S. The area is congested, and there is a lot of truck traffic as there are a lot of agricultural businesses confined in a short space. After their study, they concluded that one area should be proposed to be a 30 MPH speed limit, and that a second area be proposed to be a 40 MPH speed limit. It is not posted.

Motion carried with a voice vote.

           State Line Bridge update

Mr. Wheeler stated that he, Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Hess attended a meeting in Lake County, Indiana, regarding the bridge. The bridge is not usable and it is not cost effective to rebuild it. The bridge has been out for approximately eighteen years, people are stealing metal from it, and it is in a state of disrepair. The proposed solution from Lake County’s, Newton County’s, and Kankakee County’s perspective is to secure estimates to dismantle and remove the bridge. He will bring updates to the committee as they become available.

5. Buildings - Brian Gadbois

Mr. Olthoff made a motion to amend the agenda in order to open and read the bids for the Courthouse/189 roofs first, and Mr. LaGesse seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

           Bid Openings for Courthouse/189 Roofs

Mr. LaGesse made a motion to open and read the bids, and Ms. Webber seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

Mr. Wheeler asked for a recap of the roof repairs needed.

Doug Bright from JH2B stated that the second floor roof on 189 East Court does not have adequate drainage due to the lack of slope. It is required by code and standard to incorporate the required slope at time of roof replacement. The dome portion of the Courthouse roof’s insulation, due to leakage, is very soft or has disintegrated, needing to be replaced. Both projects require complete tear-off, down to the deck, and will be repaired to include all codes and are guaranteed for 20 years. Mr. Tripp made a motion to accept the lowest bid upon review, and Mr. Mulcahy seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tripp, Mr. LaGesse, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Mulcahy, Ms. Webber, Ms. Peters, Ms. Parker, and Mr. Wheeler.

Mr. Gadbois stated that he will revisit the winning bid with the contractor and report to the Committee the estimated completion dates.

           Facility Dude Report

           Financial Report

           Building Report

Mr. Gadbois reviewed and discussed the above reports with the committee.

Mr. Wheeler stated that he met with Doug Bright regarding the ADA compliant remodel of Courtroom 204. The meeting did not include the new ADA ramp; however, construction of the ramp is also being explored at this time.

Mr. Gadbois stated that his last day with the County is June 29th, and his replacement is to begin on April 30th. He has discussed with the Chairman the possibility of him being on call for a period of time after June 29th, as he would like the transition of his replacement to go as smoothly as possible.

6. ADA – Pam Fogarty

           Progress

Ms. Fogarty provided the committee with an update on ADA compliance issues at the Courthouse. All ADA signs, with the exception of the interpreter’s sign, have been installed and she is working on a completion report to submit to the Attorney General’s Office. Evacuation equipment has also been ordered and partially received. Two items have been backordered. She has communicated with the Department of Justice’s ADA Technical Assistance regarding the installation and storage of evacuation equipment. Once the backordered items have been received, all will be properly stored and/or installed.

           Subcommittee

Ms. Fogarty asked that any committee members who would like to volunteer to be added to the ADA Subcommittee please contact her via phone or email.

7. Old Business

           State Line Bridge update

This was discussed earlier in the meeting.

8. New Business

Mr. Wheeler stated that the paint on the side of the building at 189 East Court is flaking and is not visually appealing. While not an immediate issue, he would like to obtain pricing to have it repainted.

9. Other Business

None

10. Adjournment

Mr. LaGesse made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 a.m., and Mr. Olthoff seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/committees/highways_41218.pdf