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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