Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Highway/Transportation Committee met October 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order

Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:

Eric Rasmusson Vice Chairman Absent

Harold Vota Board Member Present

Doug Boresi Board Member Absent

Debra Jo Kinsella Board Member Present

Don Neushwander Jr. Board Member Present

Don Hansen Board Member Present

Jim Ryan Board Member Absent

Eric Gibson Highway Director Present

George Gray Administrator Present

Sherey Zerbian Transit Director Present

Perry Rudman Asst. State's Attorney Present

II. Public Comment

None

III. Approval of Minutes

1. Highway/Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting - Sep 20, 2018 4:30 pm

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Don Neushwander Jr., Board Member

Seconder: Harold Vota, Board Member

Ayes: Vota, Kinsella, Neushwander Jr., Hansen

Absent: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ryan

IV. Transit Claims

1. Transit Claims

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Harold Vota, Board Member

Seconder: Don Neushwander Jr., Board Member

Ayes: Vota, Kinsella, Neushwander Jr., Hansen

Absent: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ryan

V. New Business Transit

None

VI. Old Business Transit

Sherey Zerbian informed the committee of 3 new bus drivers hired to fill vacancies. These drivers will go through training before taking on full time routes and responsibilities.

Mrs. Zerbian informed the committee that the new bus has been received from Springfield and is in excellent condition. The bus will need to be painted and she will be receiving estimates on this on 10/19/2018.

Mrs. Zerbian updated the committee that there is a chance of receiving another bus similar to the one received. These replacements will hold Transit over until new buses arrive sometime in the next 1.5 to 2 years.

Perry Rudman informed the committee of his experience working with Sherey Zerbian and wanted to publicly congratulate her on her wonderful work.

VII. Highway Claims

1. Highway Claims

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Harold Vota, Board Member

Seconder: Don Neushwander Jr., Board Member

Ayes: Vota, Kinsella, Neushwander Jr., Hansen

Absent: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ryan

VIII. Fuel Usage and Overtime

A. Fuel

1. Fuel

Mr. Gibson informed the committee that nothing is out of the ordinary and highway in on course.

B. Overtime

1. Overtime

Mr. Gibson informed the committee that nothing is out of the ordinary and highway in on course.

IX. Ridge Road Viaduct - Approve Staged Construction

Eric Gibson updated the board on changes in target letting date for the Ridge Road project. Target date was changed from January to March. The structural steel procurement time is expected to be 9 months and would inevitably force the project over 2 seasons. With winter shut down traffic control items and 2 seasons, the decrease in unit prices should not be expected.

Eric Gibson requested approval from the committee to change the maintenance of traffic from road closure to staged construction over 2 seasons.

1. Motion

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Harold Vota, Board Member

Seconder: Don Neushwander Jr., Board Member

Ayes: Vota, Kinsella, Neushwander Jr., Hansen

Absent: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ryan

X. Salt Hopper / Conveyor Bid Letting Results

A. Salt Hopper / Conveyor - Resolution

Mr. Gibson informed the committee that a letting took place to purchase a salt hopper / conveyor to be used to treat salt.

2 companies requested the bid specifications but only 1 company placed a bid.

KIMCO USA Inc. $52,471.22

Mr. Gibson informed the committee that this item is in the budget and requested approval at the committee level to purchase the equipment.

1. Motion

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Debra Jo Kinsella, Board Member

Seconder: Harold Vota, Board Member

Ayes: Vota, Kinsella, Neushwander Jr., Hansen

Absent: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ryan

XI. New Business Highway

A. Maintenance Worker Update

Mr. Gibson informed the committee that the department is looking to fill the position for Highway Maintainer. Two positions are open at the moment and one person has accepted and the tentative start date is 10-31-2018

B. Engineering Technician Update

Mr. Gibson informed the committee that the department is looking to fill the position for Engineering Technician. The position is now listed at the local technical schools. Joliet Junior College, Morrison Institute of Technology, Lake Land College, and University of Illinois at Chicago.

XII. Old Business Highway

Mr. Gibson updated the committee on the status of the safe routes to school project taking place in South Wilmington. The village of South Wilmington approved a resolution for the responsibility of maintenance of the sidewalk and will be providing the county with the resolution shortly.

Mr. Gibson mentioned that no update was provided as to when the work will begin.

XIII. Executive Session

None

XIV. Action Taken on Recommendation from Executive Session

N/A

XV. Adjournment

1. Motion to Adjourn

Adjournment at 5:01 pm

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Harold Vota, Board Member

Seconder: Don Neushwander Jr., Board Member

Ayes: Vota, Kinsella, Neushwander Jr., Hansen

Absent: Rasmusson, Boresi, Ryan

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