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Kankakee County Highway & Waterways Committee met July 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The meeting of the Kankakee County Highways & Waterways Committee was held on July 20, 2023 and was called to order by Committee Chairman, Mr. Carrico at 9:00am. The following members were present:

Mr. Carrico, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Armer-Irps, Ms. Turner and Mr. Wheeler

Members Absent – Mr. Dunnill Mr. Smith, Mr. Ashcraft, Ms. Rittmanic-Emme and Mr. Alexander-Hildebrand

Quorum – Present at 9:13am with the arrival of Mr. Snipes

Department Heads Present –Anita Speckman, Greg Heiden, Ben Wilson, Jeremiah Gadbois

Media Present – Present

Public Commentary –None

Mr. Carrico stated that he will come back to the minutes if a quorum is present.

Waterways

Aroma Park Sediment Progress Update

Mr. Wheeler updated the committee on the project, including the mussel survey.

Discussions were held regarding the timeline.

The plan was reviewed with the committee, discussions were held.

Discussions were held regarding the boat ramp sand.

Mr. Fetherling made a motion to approve, and Ms. Turner seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.

Highways

Bidding & Letting

None

County Engineer Pay Estimates

Mr. Heiden reviewed the pay estimates with the committee. There were no questions.

Ms. Irps made a motion to combine and approve the pay estimates, and Mr. Fetherling seconded it. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays. Voting aye were: Mr. Carrico, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Snipes, Ms. Armer-Irps, Ms. Turner and Mr. Wheeler

Resolutions

None

Old Business

None

New Business

Mr. Heiden updated the committee on four bridges with load limits. Construction will start on the bridges next year.

Adjournment

Ms. Irps made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 a.m. Mr. Fetherling seconded the motion. Motion carried by a voice vote.

https://www.k3county.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202023-1916