Jackson County Real Property Committee met April 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Call to Order (5:00 pm)
Members Present: D. Bost, Mendoza, Jr., Mueller, Peterson and S. Bost
Members Absent: Endres and Hunter
Also Present: Andrew Erbes, Maureen Berkowitz, Grant Guthman, Cheryl Benn, Orry Cummings
Approval of Minutes
I. 18-3295 March 7, 2018 Minutes
A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the March 7, 2018 minutes with a correction to the spelling of the word "believe" in 18-3195. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Communication:
Peterson informed the committee that the Bicenntenial Lincoln Portrait has arrived. There will be a presentation at the May Board meeting by the Carbondale Community High School History Club.
Highway Department:
A. SIMPO-Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization
B. Jackson County Bike Paths/Trails
C. Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
A. Peterson reported that there is an amendment to the TIP and that work on Highway 13 and Reed Station road may begin soon.
B. D. Bost reported that May 6th is Memorial Bike Sunday he will bring flyers to the Board meeting next week.
C. S. Bost moved and Mueller seconded to authorize payment of the Highway monthly claims in the amount of $352,093.31
II. 18-3296 Federal Aid Agreement-Elkville Road Safety Shoulder Section 17-00177-00-SP
A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the Federal Aid Agreement-Elkville Road Safety Shoulder Section 17-00177-00-SP. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
III. 18-3297 FAS Resolution-Elkville Road Safety Shoulder Section 17-00177-00-SP
A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by Mueller, to approve the Federal Aid Matching Tax Resolution for Elkville Road Safety Shoulder Section 17-00177-00-SP. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
IV. 18-3298 Used Equipment Sale
A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by D. Bost, to authorize the sale of Highway Department used equipment. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
V. 18-3299 Draft ROW ADA Transition Plan Review/Posting
A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Mendoza, Jr., to approve posting the ROW ADA Transition Plan for comments. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
VI. 18-3300 Longbranch Shooting House & Saloon Tourist Oriented Direction Sign Approval
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by S. Bost, to approve a tourist oriented directional sign for the Longbranch Shooting House & Saloon. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
VII. 18-3301 Tractor Lease Agreement
A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the Tractor Master Lease Purchase Agreement No. JAC5762 pending legal approval. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
VIII. 18-3302 Tractor Lease Resolution
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by S. Bost, to approve the Resolution for the Tractor Master Lease Purchase No. JAC5762 pending legal approval. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
IX. 18-3303 Contract Bond Approval-Section 18-XX000-00-GM Illini Asphalt
A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the township Contract Bond -Section 18-XX000-00-GM Illini Asphalt. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
X. 18-3304 Contract Bond Approval-Section 18-00000-00-GM Illini Asphalt
A motion was made by S. Bost, seconded by Mueller, to approve the city Contract Bond -Section 18-00000-00-GM Illini Asphalt. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
XI. 18-3305 Pine Shores Rental Water Damage-Boskydell Road
Guthman informed the committee that he is looking at opti ons for the depressed curb on Boskydell Road near the Pine Shores Rentals due to water damage when it rains. The consensus of the committee is for him to proceed with what he believes to be the best option.
Land Use & Economic Development
Peterson spoke briefly about the Hotel/Motel Tax and how it is used for tourism. She asked the committee to think about if they would like to have a separate line item to assist with funding tourism project requests that come to the board.
XII. 18-3306 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission
Peterson reported that Greater Egypt is still taking ideas for DRA grants and Rural Transportation Planning grants.
XIII. 18-3307 Supervisor of Assessments
a. Land Division-Crystal Phoenix 13-03-200-005
Berkowitz informed the committee that the mortgage company has requested the land division in Sand Ridge Township on Route 149 towards Route 3. The division required two variances one for the road frontage and one for the building set back. The committee reviewed the map and information from the Health Department and the Highway Department.
A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Mueller, to approve the land division for Phoenix
Parcel# 13-03-200-005. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
XIV. 18-3308 Jackson Growth Alliance
Benn reported on the multitude of things that she has been doing in the last few months.
•Creating a downtown TIF district in Murphysboro
• Creating a Strategic Plan
• Working on fundraising
• Hosting an Economic Development meeting on April 12
• Business Attraction and Business Expansion
• Working with incubator
XV. 18-3309 Comprehensive Plan
This item will remain on the agenda.
XVI. 18-3310 River Levee Project Update
This item will remain on the agenda.
County Buildings & Grounds
XVII. 18-3311 Basement Repairs
The committee was informed that with the recent rains there was a bit of leaking in the basement. This has been addressed and sealed at no charge.
XVIII. 18-3312 SmartWatt
Cummings spoke to the committee about the request for one year of electric bills. He said that with one month of bills and a release for him to speak with the electric company he could still begin the assessment. The consensus of the committee is that since it is audit time and his request will require a significant amount of time that it will be around June before he receives this information. Cummings said that he is interested in helping the county not causing unnecessary burden so whatever time frame the county wants is fine with him.
XIX. 18-3313 Burke Electric Presentation
This item will be addressed at the May meeting.
XX. 18-3314 Ameren Lighting Grant
Cummings stated that his company will work with Ameren to get all the grants and incentives that are available to the county.
Old Business
New Business
Guthman informed the committee that he received a request from IDOT to film a safety commercial on Dillinger Road. This will require the road to be closed for about six hours at the end of April. Guthman will ensure that they provide all the waivers and releases necessary. The committee inquired about the date and Guthman does not have that yet because it will depend on the weather. The consensus of the committee is to accept the request.
Adjourn (6:06 pm)
Mueller moved and D. Bost seconded to adjourn, motion carried.
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