Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Real Property Committee met Sept. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Call to Order (4:30 PM)

Members Present: D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller and Peterson

Members Absent: Edmond, Mendoza, Jr. and Morris

Also present: Mitch Burdick, Gene Basden, Maureen Berkowitz, Jeff Whitbeck, Christine Snyder

Approval of Minutes

I. 20-5295 Approval of August 12, 2020 Minutes

Peterson mentioned a correction on item 5. There is a typo in spelling. The word understaning should be understanding.

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by D. Bost, to approve the August 12, 2020 minutes with the above mentioned correction. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Communication

Land Use & Economic Development

II. 20-5296 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission

Peterson gave an update on Greater Egypt which included information on the purchase of the Marion mall and the fact that Greater Egypt would be moving to a new facility sometime next year, as their current location is inside the Marion mall.

III. 20-5297 Supervisor of Assessments

Berkowitz updated the committee that Carbondale and Somerset townships had negative assessment evaluations and that the assessments office now had a drop box for appeals drop offs. Berkowitz also mentioned that appeals could be submitted via email. The email address is provided on the publication, notices, and the website.

IV. 20-5298 Jackson Growth Alliance

Mueller reported to the committee that JGA has finalized updating their by-laws and they are in the process of putting together a job description for an Executive Director. This person would be paid based on experience, would need need a bachelor's degree, and would need to have a minimum of 5 years experience working with the community on economic development.

V. 20-5299 Comprehensive Plan

No update for this agenda item.

VI. 20-5300 River Levee Project Update

Burdick updated the committee that #789 of the levee project would be completed within the next 3 to 4 weeks, weather dependent.

Highway Department

VII. 20-5301 SIMPO-Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization

Peterson reported that the SIMPO safety project has been funded and that there will be installation of a stoplight at the Giant City/Pleasant Hill Road intersection. Peterson also reported that the 2020 update for the long range transportation plan has been updated and it available on the Greater Egypt website.

VIII. 20-5302 Jackson County Bike Routes

Peterson reported that Jackson County would be applying for an ITEP grant to be used for funding the Route 13 portion of the multi-use bike path between Carbondale and Murphysboro.

IX. 20-5303 Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $609,639.38

Mueller questioned rented items on the monthly claims and Burdick gave an explanation of those items.

A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Mueller, to approve the payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $609,639.38. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 4 - D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller and Peterson

Absent: 3 - Edmond, Mendoza, Jr. and Morris

X. 20-5304 County Highway Department Update

Burdick gave a County Highway update to the committee, noting his attached memo should be referenced for more detailed information. He noted updates to current projects, budgets, and items relating to Covid-19.

XI. 20-5328 Ordinance 2020-xx Kennedy Road Speed Limit

A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Mueller, to approve an ordinance for an altered speed zone for Kennedy Road. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XII. 20-5329 Ordinance 2020-xx Hallidayboro Road Speed Limit

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve an ordinance for an altered speed zone for Hallidayboro Road. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

XIII. 20-5330 Resolution 2020-xx Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Application

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by D. Bost, to approve a resolution for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Application. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

County Buildings & Grounds

Peterson noted that she had spoken with Chairman Larkin and wanted a committee consensus to move the topic of the cost of stabilizing the Willis building to the full board agenda. The committee was in agreement. The County Administrator noted that she had not received the cost estimates to renovate the VFW building or the old unemployment building.

New Business

D. Bost mentioned a citizen cleanup project in Pomona Township.

Executive Session

Adjourn (5:24 PM)

D. Bost moved and Erbes seconded to adjourn, motion carried.

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