Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Real Property Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Here are the minutes as provided by Jackson County:

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REAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 5:00 PM

JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order (5:00 PM)

Members Present: Chapman, Erbes, Redmond, Rowe and S. Bost

Members Absent: Burke and Endres

Also Present: Grant Guthman, Maureen Berkowitz, Derek Misener, Jeff Doherty, Cindy Svanda

Approval of Minutes

I. 16-1770 September 13, 2016 Minutes

A motion was made by Redmond, seconded by Erbes, to approve the September 13, 2016  minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Highway Department

Chair Rowe moved the Highway Department items up due to Guthman needing to leave early.

II. 16-1773 SIMPO-Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization

III. 16-1774 Road Sign Maintenance

Guthman reported that 911 is still working on doing an inventory.

IV. 16-1775 Highway Monthly Claims

A motion was made by Chapman, seconded by Erbes, to approve paying the Highway monthly  claims in the amount of $325,389.20. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

V. 16-1776 Apartment4U LLC - Settlement Agreement and Release for Flood Damage

Guthman informed the committee that he has meet with the engineer hired by Apartment 4U  LLC and they are both in agreement with their assessments of the situation. Guthman  presented the committee with a settlement agreement that he has given to Apartment 4U LLC. He requested that the committee approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to  sign it once it has been agreed to by Apartment 4U LLC.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by S. Bost, to approve recommendation to authorize  the Chairman to sign the Settlement Agreement between Apartment 4U LLC and the County  upon agreement by all parties. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

VI. 16-1778 Tree Trimming/Clearing Robert A. Stalls Avenue

The committee discussed the proposal presented by Guthman for tree removal on the property next to Ms. Stalls. The committee voiced concerns about the cost, setting a precedent that the  county will mow and care for all delinquent property, what actually needs done to the property  now that Stalls has paid for some clean up and what the City of Carbondale responsibility  is. The committee decided to ask Redmond to contact the Chairman and the City of Carbondale  to see what can be done.

Land Use & Economic Development

VII. 16-1771 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission

VIII. 16-1777 Supervisor of Assessments-Land Split Brown 06-16-300-008/011

The committee reviewed the land split for Brown 06-16-300-008/011. Berkowitz informed the  committee that the split is occurring so that the family can sell off part of the property that has  a house on it. Additionally the house has new septic, IDOT decli ned review, it does not require  a new easement and has been approved by the Health and Highway Departments.  A motion was made by Chapman, seconded by Erbes, to approve the Land Split-Brown 06-16-  300-008/011. The motion carried by the following vote:  Yes: 4 - Chapman, Erbes, Rowe and S. Bost  No: 1 - Redmond  Absent: 2 - Burke and Endres

IX. 16-1772 Jackson Growth Alliance

Doherty presented the committee with an updated tax comparison between Jackson and  Williamson counties. The document outlines tax data by school districts, compares real estate  taxes and compares 2010 to 2015. The committee requested that the document be shared  with the rest of the board, especially those working on the budget.

County Buildings & Grounds

X. 16-1779 Grand Tower Project Update

The committee coordinator informed the committee that Mr. Holt was unable to attend the  meeting because he was at a meeting for the levee district. Chair Rowe will reach out to Mr.  Holt to get an update on the progress.

XI. 16-1780 Courthouse Windows Update

The courthouse windows are scheduled to be repaired over the upcoming weekend. Svanda  mentioned that she would like tinting to be put back on her windows because her office  handles money and documents that the public can see from the windows. Currently, her staff  keep the blinds closed but she would like for tinting of her windows to be considered at a later date.

XII. 16-1781 Storage needs for Circuit Clerks Office Svanda spoke about her need for more storage space. She would like to move some of her files  off site to allowmore room in her office for her staff. Misener spoke to the committee about  the need for an ambulance garage because currently two ambulances sit outside which creates  problems for the staff with regard to handling equipment among other things. Svanda said that  they have discussed this and there would be room in the new ambulance garage for her to  move her files there. This would give her the security she needs and the ability to access the  area whenever needed. Misener informed the committee that the garage would go on the  empty lot next to the current ambulance facility, money had been set aside to pay for a garage  and plans were even drawn up at one time. The committee also discussed a county morgue,  the space needs study and the public building commission. The consensus of the committee is to keep this item on the agenda and see the results of vote for a public building  commission. Erbes commented that the board members need to be out talking to the public  about the building commission so they are able to make an informed vote.

Old Business

New Business

S. Bost mentioned that the Big Muddy Brewfest will take place on Saturday Oct. 15 and tickets are still available. He also inquired  about where to discuss the funding for Jackson Growth Alliance, the committee suggested taking his ideas to the Executive  Committee.

Adjourn (6:09 PM)

Erbes moved and Redmond seconded to adjourn, motion carried.