Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Real Property Committee Met Jan. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

Call to Order (4:30 PM) 

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

Members Absent: Edmond 

Also present: Maureen Berkowitz, Mitch Burdick, Gene Basden, Sharee Langenstein 

Approval of Minutes  

I. 21-5633 Approval of December 9, 2020 Minutes  

A motion was made by D. Bost, seconded by Erbes, to approve the December 9, 2020 minutes  as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Yes: 6 - D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller, Peterson, Phillips and Snyder 

Absent: 1 - Edmond 

Communication  

II. 21-5634 Meeting Date and Time  

It was the consensus of the committee to make no changes to the meeting dates and times. 

III. 21-5635 Common County Board Abbreviations  

Peterson noted that this was informational only. She mentioned that it would be helpful for the  new Board members. 

IV. 21-5636 Grand Tower Energy Center Article  

This item was informational only. Berkowitz discussed what she knew about the Grand Tower  Energy Center with the committee. She noted that the County had no jurisdiction with the matter. 

V. 21-5642 Supervisor of Assessments  

This item was moved to the beginning of the meeting. Berkowitz noted that new township assessors would be on the April 2021 Ballot, but that they would not take office until 2022. She  also noted that there is a tentative multiplier from the State of Illinois of 1.77 that will be applied to all tax bills. D. Bost questioned what the multiplier was and Berkowitz repeated 1.77,  then D. Bost questioned whether this was for the whole County or certain townships. Berkowitz  replied that it was for the whole County. 

VI. 21-5637 COVID Impact on Jobs Article  

This item was informational only. 

VII. 21-5638 Carbondale Transportation Funding Article  

This item was informational only. 

VIII. 21-5639 Egyptian Electric Funding Article  

This item was informational only. 

IX. 21-5640 Big Muddy Levee Repair Article  

This item was informational only. Peterson noted that Mitch Burdick and herself visited the levee to see the results. Peterson also mentioned that she is working with Burdick on where to  get drone footage to share with the committee.

Land Use & Economic Development  

X. 21-5641 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission  

Peterson gave an update on Greater Egypt. She noted that Greater Egypt is continuing with their planning studies for 2021, working on finding a new building, and working on creating an  outreach program to help local businesses find properties. She also noted that Greater Egypt is  providing assistance to local governments to complete Hazard Mitigation Grants awarded by  FEMA. These grants help to mitigate the effects of natural disasters such as flooding and earthquakes. 

XI. 21-5643 Jackson Growth Alliance  

Mueller mentioned that some JGA representatives attended the January Finance Meeting. They  reported on multiple projects that JGA had been working on and asked for funding for FY21.  

She noted that it was voted on to pass to the full Board for final approval. Mueller also reported  that JGA would have a virtual meeting on February 8 at noon to discuss who they are and what  they are bringing to the County. She noted she would pass on the final details of the meeting  once they were finalized. 

XII. 21-5644 Comprehensive Plan  

No update was given. 

XIII. 21-5645 River Levee Project Update  

Burdick gave an update on the levee project completion. He also noted that the committee   needed to vote on the final payment for completion of the project. 

XIV. 21-5651 Approval of Pay Estimate #16 for Payment  

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve pay estimate #16 in the amount  of $177,641.40. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Yes: 6 - D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller, Peterson, Phillips and Snyder 

Absent: 1 - Edmond 

Highway Department  

XV. 21-5646 SIMPO-Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization  

Peterson gave an update to the committee that SIMPO had received information on FY22   portion planning funds and that they had received a grant in the amount of $284,267 for future  planning studies. 

XVI. 21-5647 Jackson County Bike Routes  

No update was given. D. Bost noted that he was working on getting new contact information  for Bicycle Riding Organizations. 

XVII. 21-5648 Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $133,508.23  

Mueller questioned a few line items on the monthly claims and Burdick gave detailed   explanations of those items.

A motion was made by Snyder, seconded by Mueller, to approve payment of Highway monthly  claims in the amount of $133,508.23. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Yes: 6 - D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller, Peterson, Phillips and Snyder 

Absent: 1 - Edmond 

XVIII. 21-5649 County Highway Department Update  

Burdick gave a County Highway update to the committee which included information on 2021  bid documentation, motor fuel tax budgets for townships, equipment updates, dump truck/snow plow bids, and bridge inspections. He noted that for more detailed information, his  attached notes could be referenced. Mueller questioned an email she had received concerning  a citizens request. Burdick requested that she forward him the information and that he would  respond to the concern in a timely manner. Burdick also mentioned that with consent of the committee he would like a resolution for a bid acceptance for a dump truck to move to the full  Board agenda for approval at next weeks meeting. The committee all agreed and Burdick noted  that he would give the information to the Board office. 

XIX. 21-5652 Resolution 2021-xx Federal Funding Agreement for Brick Plant Road   Burdick discussed the resolution and noted that it was a standard agreement they use for use  of federal funds. 

A motion was made by Mueller, seconded by Erbes, to approve Resolution 2021-xx Federal   Funding Agreement for Brick Plant Road. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Yes: 6 - D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller, Peterson, Phillips and Snyder 

Absent: 1 - Edmond 

XX. 21-5653 Agreement for Federal Funding for Brick Plant Road  

A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Mueller, to approve the agreement for Federal  Funding for Brick Plant Road. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Yes: 6 - D. Bost, Erbes, Mueller, Peterson, Phillips and Snyder 

Absent: 1 - Edmond 

County Buildings & Grounds  

Old Business  

New Business  

Executive Session 

Adjourn (5:27 PM) 

Erbes moved and Mueller seconded to adjourn, motion carried.

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