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Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee met Jan. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present

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

Members Absent

Mr. Tholen and Mr. Zenz

In Attendance

Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Sirois

Department Heads

Wes Andrews, Mark Rogers, Nancy Nicholson and Anita Speckman

 Media None

1. Call to Order

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

2. PublicComment

None

Mr. Ekhoff made a motion to amend the agenda, and Mr. Snipes seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote to move the Executive Session.

Mr. Carrico made a motion to enter Executive Session, and Mr. Fetherling seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

• EXECUTIVE SESSION 5 ILCS 120/2 (C)(5) AND (6) Real Estate

Mr. Kinzinger advised that there is another agenda amendment needed to discuss the Request for Qualifications before a board member needed to leave.

Mr. Kinzinger noted that all were in attendance that was there before they entered the Executive Session

Mr. Dunnill made a motion to amend the agenda and discuss the Request for Qualifications, and Mr. Fetherling seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

1. New Business

Request for Qualifications for Space Needs, Appraisal and Strategic Planning for Kankakee

Mr. Wheeler advised that developers are interested in purchasing buildings within the downtown Kankakee area. There was interest in our building. It is needed to discuss the space needs for the county and to address the County Courthouse and all that is needed there. What would we need for the next 20 years.

It would be beneficial to have someone who does this for a living to help in determining what we need for the next 20 years. Would the committee like to have a professional help us in determining space needs.

The second would be to have an appraisal on our county properties.

Mr. Snipes made a motion to request qualifications for space needs and strategic planning for Kankakee County, Mr. Dunnill seconded it.

Mr. Fetherling asked if there would be a money cap put on this.

Mr. Kinzinger stated that it is a request for qualifications and no money is being spent.

Mr. Wheeler stated that there we would need to put an ad in the paper in order to be legal, so there would be a small cost.

Mr. Kinzinger advised that there was a motion and a second, and this would require a roll call vote.

Motion carried with a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 0 nays. Voting Aye were: Mr. Washington, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Haas, Ms. Peters, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Smith, Mr. Long, Mr. Kerkstra and Mr. Wheeler

Mr. Kinzinger advised the committee that next for discussion was the appraisal of the properties.

Mr. Snipes made a motion to approve the appraisal, and Mr. Washington seconded it.

Mr. Smith suggested that we specify which county buildings.

Mr. Wheeler stated that it would include the entire 189 block of the administration building, both animal control properties and the highway county properties.

Mr. Wheeler stated that it will have to come back to the committee with the appraisal and the list can be detailed at that point.

Mr. Kinzinger stated that the motion is the county properties that are suitable for commercial use and develop be appraised. Mr. Kinzinger confirmed that there was a motion and a second.

Mr. Washington asked if the county acquired the property behind the fuel station. Mr. Rogers confirmed.

Motion carried with a voice vote.

3. Approval of Minutes:December12,2019

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

4. Highways–MarkRogers

 Bidding and Letting – None

• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

Mr. Rogers reviewed and read the County Engineer’s Pay Estimates to the committee.

There were no questions or concerns from the committee.

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

• Resolutions

• Appropriating County Bridge Funds to Match Ganeer Township Road District Local Funds to Construct a Bridge in Ganeer Township

Mr. Rogers reviewed and discussed the Bridge funds with the committee.

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

Mr. Hess made a motion to amend the agenda to move the Fuel Station Update while Mr. Rogers is up at the front. Ms. Peters seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

Fuel Station Update

Mr. Rogers updated the committee on the fuel station updates. The project was planned to take 2 weeks, and has been a longer process than what we planned.

Mr. Rogers thanked everyone for their patience while the fuel station was being updated.

There were no questions or comments from the committee.

Mr. Kinzinger advised that we will continue with the agenda as planned.

5. Buildings - Wes Andrews

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

• Facility Dude Report

There were 153 work orders for the month.

• Financial Report

Mr. Andrews reviewed the financial report with the committee. There were no questions or concerns from the committee.

• LED Lighting Upgrades Update

Mr. Andrews advised the committee that he is waiting on another quote. Mr. Andrews hoped that there will be more for the next meeting, hopefully.

• Building Report

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

Mr. Andrews reviewed each building with the committee to update on repairs, condition and needs.

Mr. Andrews stated that at the courthouse, the sidewalks and curbs are being redone as planned. Mr. Andrews wanted to discuss and get the opinion of the committee to redo the driveway along with the curbs and sidewalks, since it would have to be dug up again when the driveway is eventually done.

Mr. Kinzinger referred to the committee, and the committee agreed that made sense to redo the drive with the curbs and sidewalks.

• ADA Improvements at the Courthouse Update

Mr. Andrews reviewed and discussed the ADA Courthouse improvements with the committee. Mr. Andrews outlined the timeline with the committee and stated that bids will be opened at the next Highway & Buildings meeting.

6. Old Business

7. Other Business

8. Adjournment

Mr. Kerkstra made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 a.m., and Mr. Washington seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/committees/highways_11620.pdf