Kankakee Times

Kankakee County Highway and Bridge Committee met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Members Present

Mr. Washington, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Smith and Mr. Dunnill

Members Absent

Mr. Tholen and Mr. Ritter

In Attendance

Mr. Sirois

Department Heads

Wes Andrews, Mark Rogers and Anita Speckman

 Media

None

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by the Committee Vice-Chairman, Mr. Kinzinger, at 9:00 a.m.

Quorum present.

2. Public Comment

None

3. Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2019

Mr. Dunnill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Mr. Ekhoff seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

4. Highways - Mark Rogers

 Bidding and Letting

Mr. Rogers advised the committee that there was nothing for bidding and letting this month.

• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

Mr. Rogers reviewed and discussed the County Engineer’s Pay Estimates with the committee.

Mr. Kinzinger advised for the record that all the bills are signed and dated

Mr. Snipes made a motion to combine and approve the pay estimates, and Mr. Olthoff seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 0 nays. Voting Aye were: Mr. Washington, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Smith, Mr. Dunnill and Mr. Sirois

• Resolutions None

Ms. Peters made a motion to amend the agenda and move Other Business to the next topic, Mr. Snipes seconded it. Motion carried with a Voice Vote.

5. OtherBusiness

 Purchase of New Trucks

Mr. Rogers advised the committee that last year he brought before the committee the purchase of a dump truck, which was ordered. The dump truck will not arrive until the next fiscal year, probably February or March. So that money can be used this fiscal year to purchase three new pickup trucks.

Mr. Kinzinger clarified that this purchase will be in this year’s budget. Mr. Rogers confirmed.

Mr. Snipes asked if Mr. Rogers will consider the State of Illinois purchase program. Mr. Rogers confirmed.

Mr. Hess made a motion to approve the purchase, and Mr. Washington seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 0 nays. Voting Aye were: Mr. Washington, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Zenz, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Smith, Mr. Dunnill and Mr. Sirois

6. Buildings-WesAndrews

Mr. Andrews discussed and reviewed the monthly reports with the committee.

• Facility Dude Report

There were 147 work orders, which is typical for a month.

• Financial Report

Mr. Andrews reviewed and discussed the financial report with the committee.

• Building Report

Mr. Andrews updated the committee on the building report for each County building, including the upgrades for the courthouse.

Mr. Sirois asked if there was official approval from the Attorney General on the plans for the courthouse.

Mr. Andrews stated that he has left messages and has not heard back as of yet. He will continue to follow up. The plans have been submitted.

There were no other questions from the committee.

7. OldBusiness

None

8. NewBusiness

None

9. Adjournment

Mr. Hess made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 a.m., and Ms. Peters seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/committees/highways_61319.pdf