Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Real Property Committee met June 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

A. Peterson was not able to attend the SIMPO meeting. She went to the May meeting for the FHWA planning review and it went really well. Erbes reported that he attended the SIMPO meeting and briefly discussed the plan to connect Murphysboro and Carbondale with a bike route. Burdick reported that there is a safety study for several locations in Jackson County. Currently, Jackson County does not have any traffic lights in the unincorporated area and the safety study is considering one on Giant City and Pleasant Hill. This will require ongoing maintenance so it should not be considered lightly but it is looking like it is the next step. Burdick and the committee discussed what having a stop light and a roundabout would mean for the county.

Peterson thanked Burdick for all his work and forward thinking. She complemented the way he thinks about his employees and what is best for the county.

B. None

C. Burdick discussed issues with the landfill taking some items which is why the cost is higher than usual. Mueller moved and Calandro seconded to pay the Highway monthly claims in the amount of $162,883.03, motion carried. Burdick reviewed his revenue and expense report with the committee and stated that he needs to do some journal entries back to 2018 and the a uditor is aware of this.

D. Burdick gave the committee an update on various things happening within the Highway Department:

 The Dillinger Road project continues, the tree removal is complete and the unsuitable soil has been removed.

 The Ava Road project continues, the sidewalks are started

 The Sloger Bridge and Giant City Resurfacing plans have been submitted to IDOT

 The bridge replacement on Highway 51 North continues and the signals have been adjusted so that trucks can still move on the road

 He is very impressed with the communication with all parties during the recent flooding. IEMA Director was here last week and Jackson County gave some recommendations on changes in the future (i.e. a website that lists all Statewide road closures)

 The Capital Bill did pass and Burdick reviewed the changes that will affect Jackson County. He will continue to give updates as they become available.

 He is working with Carbondale to purchase a "hot box" for road repairs

 Summer employees have started, one turned down the job offer, he is not going to replace that person

 Applications are in for the Maintainer position and interviews will begin next week

 Work continues due to flooding, roadway repairs and five culvert projects

 The first pass on mowing is completed and citizens have complimented the work, they are working on the 2nd mowing pass

 The Makanda public hearing is completed, he appreciated the citizen participation and plans to have his ruling in the next couple of weeks

 The internal audit has been completed

 As always feel free to give him a call if there are any questions

II. 19-4210 Resolution for Speed Limit on Jones Road in DeSoto Township

A motion was made by Snyder, seconded by Erbes, to approve the Resolution for the speed limit on Jones Road in DeSoto Township. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

III. 19-4211 Resolution for Speed Limit on Oak Street Extension in DeSoto Township

A motion was made by Snyder, seconded by Erbes, to approve the Resolution for the speed limit on Oak Street in DeSoto Township. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

County Buildings & Grounds

Old Business

New Business

Adjourn

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