Jackson County Real Property Committee met March 7.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
Call to Order (5:00 pm)
Members Present: D. Bost, Endres, Hunter, Mendoza, Jr. and Peterson
Members Absent: Mueller and S. Bost
Also Present: Andrew Erbes, Grant Guthman, Michelle Tweedy, Larry Reinhardt, Josh Barringer, Orry Cummings, Loraine Leigh, Malcolm Leigh, Greg McLaughlin
Approval of Minutes
I. 18-3194 February 7, 2018 Minutes
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Hunter, to approve the February 7, 2018 minutes
as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Communication
Highway Department
A. SIMPO-Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization
B. Jackson County Bike Paths/Trails
C. Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
A. Peterson presented the report on modernizing the IL 13 corridor. A copy is available in the County Board office.
B. Nothing new at this time.
C. Endres moved and Mendoza seconded to authorize payment of the Highway Department monthly claims in the amount of $58,346.54
II. 18-3195 IDOT R-cut Safety Project Proposal at IL Rte. 13/127- Ava Road – Kimmel Bridge Road
Intersection and Grange Hall Road Intersection
McLaughlin spoke to the committee about the IDOT R-cut safety project. He reported that
Sommerset Township brought it to IDOT's attention. The committee reviewed the handout
showing the different types of intersections. IDOT beleives that the R-cut is the best one for
the intersection of IL 13 and IL 127. Reinhardt, as the Sommerset Township Supervisor, spoke
to the committee encouraging them to support the project. Guthman pointed out that this
project will not cost the county anything. McLaughlin is asking for a letter in support of the
project from the county or at the least a letter from the county stating they are aware of the
project. The committee voted for the letter of support.
A motion was made by Hunter, seconded by D. Bost, to authorize and direct the Chair to sign a
letter in support of the IDOT R-cut Safety Project Proposal at IL Rt. 13/127 -Ava Road-Kimmel
Bridge Road. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
III. 18-3196 Acceptance Resolution for the 2018 County MFT Maintenance Program Bids
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Mendoza, Jr., to approve acceptance of
Resolution for the 2018 County MFT maintenance program bids. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
IV. 18-3197 Acceptance Resolution for the 2018 Township MFT Maintenance Program Bids
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Mendoza, Jr., to approve acceptance of the
Resolution for the 2018 Township MFT maintenance program bids. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
V. 18-3198 Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement SN 039-3126 – N. Mudline Road
A motion was made by Endres, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the preliminary engineering
services agreement SN 039-3126 for N. Mudline Road. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
VI. 18-3199 Quality Selection (QBS) Policy
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Hunter, to approve recommendation to adopt the
proposed Quality Based Selection (QBS) policy. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Land Use & Economic Development
A. Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission
B. Supervisor of Assessments
C. Jackson Growth Alliance
D. Comprehensive Plan
E. River Levee Project Update
A. Peterson informed the committee that there will be a marketing plan presentation at the next Greater Egypt meeting. Also, they
are accepting input on line for the freight study.
B. Nothing at this time
C. No report
D. None
E. The committee reviewed the handout presented by Tweedy regarding the state of the River Levee funds. Erbes commented that he had visited the Levee and progress has taken place.
VII. 18-3200 Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Funding Request
The committee reviewed the information provided by the Leigh's. They requested $2225 from
the county tourism fund. Hunter asked how many lodges in the association are in Jackson
County, 2-Kite Hill and Makanda Inn. There are 13 in Union County and 1 in Johnson
County. Tweedy spoke to the committee about how the tourism fund gets built up, where and
when the money gets dispersed, and how much is currently in the tourism fund. This item will
remain on the agenda. Hunter suggested coming up with an application for organization to
request tourism funding.
A motion was made by Endres, seconded by D. Bost, to revisit this request when there is
enough money in the tourism fund. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
VIII. 18-3202 Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program presentation
The committee listened to a presentation from Cummings on his organization SmartWatt. They
offer assistance with energy performance contracts. He reviewed a PowerPoint handout that
he presented to the committee. The committee asked what the next step is. Cummings said
that a free assessment for the county could be done in mid-April. He will need one year of
utility bills and one day with a maintenance person to go through each room of each building.
A motion was made by Hunter, seconded by Endres, to authorize SmartWatt completing a free
Engineering Assessment for Jackson County buildings. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
County Buildings & Grounds
Old Business
IX. 18-3201 Lincoln Portrait
Peterson reported that she is still trying to work with CCHS History Club to purchase the
Bicentennial Lincoln Portrait.
New Business
Adjourn (5:53 pm)
Endres moved and Mendoza seconded to adjourn, motion carried.
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