Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Real Property Committee met June 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Call to Order (5:00 pm):

Members Present: Endres, Erbes, Mendoza, Jr., Mueller and Peterson

Members Absent: Hunter and S. Bost

Also Present: Grant Guthman, Maureen Berkowitz, Bruce Wallace

Approval of Minutes:

I. 17-2523 May 17, 2017 Minutes

Peterson noticed that the spelling of the IDNR representatives name is incorrect and asked that it be corrected.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve the May 17, 2017 minutes with one correction. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Communication:

II. 17-2524 NADO-Economic Development Info

Peterson reviewed this document and asked the committee to consider whether they would like to do a resolution in support of the Economic Development Authority.

III. 17-2525 IDNR-Burning Star Info

Peterson informed the committee that she is interested in going to see the Burning Star facility and Mendoza indicated that he would like to go as well.

IV. 17-2526 GDP Map

Peterson mentioned that this is the article she discussed at the May board meeting. The committee discussed the current housing market in the State of Illinois.

V. 17-2527 Farm Bureau article on proposed budget cuts

This is for informational purposes. Peterson suggested contacting the Farm Bureau to see if there is any help that can be given.

VI. 17-2528 SI Prescribed Burn Brochure

Peterson presented this to the committee so they would have the information in case it is needed for the Noxious Weed discussion and so the committee would be aware of what the group does in the county.

VII. 17-2529 Prescribed Burn Article

For informational purposes.

Highway Department:

VIII. 17-2530 SIMPO-Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization

Erbes reported on the SIMPO meeting. He was impressed with the attendance at the meeting and the information he received about the recent transit study. Peterson stated that there will be a presentation at the full board meeting on the transit study. Erbes went on to say that officers were elected at the meeting.

IX. 17-2531 Road Sign Maintenance

Guthman reported that there is no new information. This item will be removed from future agendas.

X. 17-2532 Highway Monthly Claims

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve payment of the Highway monthly claims in the amount of $63,849.37. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XI. 17-2562 Federal Aid Agreement Amendment #1-Reed Station Road Section 09-00152-00-SP

Guthman informed the committee that this amendment allows for the payment of the expenses for the Reed Station Road project.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve the Federal Aid Agreement Amendment #1-Reed Station Road Section 09-00152-00-SP. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XII. 17-2563 Surplus property declaration: 2005 Alamo VB20E Mower Serial #06706

Guthman explained that the Highway Department has purchased a new lawnmower and would like to declare the old one surplus property so it can be sold.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Endres, to approve designating the 2005 Alamo VB20E mower, serial number 06706 as surplus property. The motion carried by unanimous vote

Land Use & Economic Development:

XIII. 17-2533 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission

Peterson informed the committee that on June 2nd Greater Egypt hosted a reception in honor of 50 years of being an economic development authority. The reception was held at the transportation center and was well attended.

XIV. 17-2534 Supervisor of Assessments

Berkowitz gave the committee an update on the Assessment office; township assessor work is due on Friday and the assessments are within the acceptable range. Berkowitz also talked to the committee about her GIS fund. These are restricted funds that can only be used for GIS. She discussed possibly hiring a GIS staff member or getting additional programs to assist other offices in the county. Guthman noted that he uses GIS and there are some programs that would help him.

XV. 17-2536 Jackson Growth Alliiance

XVI. 17-2535 Affordable Gas & Electric Presentation

Wallace began discussion by giving the committee a bit of background on the energy agreement. He then talked about the different options he presented to the committee. The committee asked questions about the pricing, duration of contracts and when a decision would need to be made. Wallace indicated that making a decision sooner rather than later could be beneficial because the price is low right now. The county's current energy contract expires in November and Wallace's recommendation is that the board enter into another one year contract. The committee agreed and voted to approve a 12 month contract pending legal review.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mendoza, Jr., to approve recommendation to enter into a 12 month contract with AGE to get energy from AEP energy. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XVII. 17-2537 Noxious Weeds

Endres reported that calls had been made to the U of I extension and SIU about the noxious weed notification. The U of I Extension office indicated that they had a solution and would speak with the Chairman of the board about it. Peterson will follow up with the Chairman.

XVIII. 17-2538 Comprehensive Plan

XIX. 17-2539 River Levee Project Update

Guthman reported that the water levels are going down and that the hope is that work will begin soon.

County Buildings & Grounds:

XX. 17-2540 Repair of awning at Crain Building

The committee reviewed the only bid that was received on the necessary repairs to the poles and awning of the Crane Building.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Endres, to accept the Worthen Contruction bid for repair to the Crane Building awning posts int eh amount of $4,175.00. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXI. 17-2541 Elevator Maintenance Contract

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Erbes, to acceptance of KONE elevator maintenance contract for the courthouse and the j ail. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXII. 17-2542 Panic Alarm System

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Erbes, to acceptance of ABF Security Panic Alarm System for the Courthouse in the amount of $11,125.00 pending notification of where the funding is coming from. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXIII. 17-2543 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Replacement

A motion was made by Endres, seconded by Erbes, to approve the contract for the Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Replacement for the Courthouse. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Endres, to approve the contract for the Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Replacement for the Jackson County Jail. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXIV. 17-2544 Fire Alarm Replacement

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Erbes, to approve the Fire Alarm Replacement for the Courthouse and the Jail. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XXV. 17-2545 Storage Needs for Circuit Clerks Office

Old Business

New Business

Adjourn (6:12 pm)

Erbes moved and Mueller seconded to adjourn, motion carried.

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