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Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee met Oct. 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present

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

Members Absent

Mr. Tholen

In Attendance

Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Sirois 

Department Heads

Mark Rogers, Anita Speckman and Wes Andrews

• 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. Public Comment

None

3. Approval of Minutes: September 10, 2020

Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the minutes, and Mr. Long seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Smith, Mr. Long, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

4. Highways – Mark Rogers

• Bidding and Letting

• None

• County Engineer’s Pay Estimates

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

Mr. Hess made a motion to approve, and Mr. Long seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Smith, Mr. Long, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

• Resolutions

o Resolution and Ordinance for the Establishment of an altered speed Zone on 5000W Road at 4000N in Limestone Road District

Mr. Rogers reviewed the resolution with the committee and discussed a map of the area.

A speed study was conducted after concern for speeding cars when children are at play. After the study it was recommended that the speed be altered with a recommended speed of 35 mph.

Mr. Wheeler asked how the board members from the area feel about the change.

Mr. Long advised that he agrees with it and there are many children along that way and a very dense population and highly traveled. He stated it should have been done a long time ago.

Mr. Rogers confirmed with Mr. Wheeler that the Township is responsible for the signage.

Mr. Carrico made a motion to approve, and Mr. Long seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Smith, Mr. Long, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

o Resolution and Ordinance for the Establishment of Restricted Lane Usage for Truck Traffic on Armour Road (CH 44) in the Village of Bradley

Mr. Rogers explained to the committee that a call was received from the Bradley Police Chief that traffic is restricted to the center lane in this section of road. This is due to the sidewalks that are used and the trucks that use the outside lane is daunting for pedestrians. A truck use left lane only sign will be put up. In order for the Village to enforce, there needed to be a county resolution.

Mr. Fetherling agreed that the truck traffic does need to be watched with the pedestrians. 

Mr. Rogers clarified the map and specific area with the committee.

Mr. Ekhoff made a motion to approve, and Mr. Snipes seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Smith, Mr. Long, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

5. Buildings - Wes Andrews

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

• Facility Dude Report

There were 183 work orders for the month.

• Financial Report

Mr. Andrews reviewed the financial report with the committee.

• Building Report

Mr. Andrews reviewed the county buildings with the committee and the repairs that are being completed.

Mr. Andrews stated that an inspector was out to assess the elevator situation is and verifying what the vendors stated our building needs. The process is taking longer than expected, but it is moving forward.

6. Old Business

7. New Business

• Motion to Solicit Bids for Vending

It was advised that the vending contract is due for renewal and bids need to be solicited for the contract.

Mr. Snipes made a motion to approve, and Mr. Dunnill seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Hess, Ms. Polk, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Peters, Ms. Haas, Mr. Carrico, Mr. Ekhoff, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Smith, Mr. Long, Mr. Dunnill, Mr. Kerkstra, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wheeler

8. Other Business

None

9. Adjournment

Mr. Hess made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 a.m., and Mr. Kerkstra seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

https://www.k3county.net/files/committees/highways_101520.pdf