McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Nov. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The McDonough County Road and Bridge Committee held their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee Members present included Chair Dave Cortelyou, Vice Chair Mike Cox, Lee Calvert, George Dixon, Craig Foster, and Rod McGrew. Members Eric Chapman, and Dick Marcott were absent. Other persons in attendance: Dave Cadwalader, Patrick Stout, County Engineer Megan Crook, County Chair Scott Schwerer, and County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes.
Chair Dave Cortelyou called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Review Minutes from October 6, 2022
Member Calvert moved with a second by Member Cox to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2245-17 Hire Township Road District Member Calvert moved with a second by Member McGrew to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2245-17 Hire Township Road District. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2253-27 Lamoine Township Road Disrict Member Cox moved with a second by Member Foster to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2253-27 Lamoine Township Road District. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2230-104
Member Dixon moved with a second by Member Foster to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2230-104. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve 2023 MFT General Maintenance Resolution for $600,000.00
Member Foster moved with a second by Member Calvert to approve the 2023 MFT Maintenance Resolution for $600,000.00. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve 2023 MFT County Engineer’s Salary Resolution for $123,000.00
Member Cox moved with a second by Member Foster to approve the 2023 MFT County Engineer’s Salary Resolution for $123,000.00. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve the Agreement with IMEG for Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections for $8,000.00 (T & M Estimated) Member Cox moved with a second by Member Dixon to approve the Agreement with IMEG for Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections for $8,000.00 (T & M Estimated). Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve the Agreement with CMT for Additional Services for $6,746.00 – Starr Bridge
Member Cox moved with a second by Member Foster to approve the Agreement with CMT for Additional Services for $6,746.00 – Starr Bridge. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Approve the Highway Department Maintenance Worker Union Contract
Member McGrew moved with a second by Member Calvert to approve the Highway Department Maintenance Worker Union Contract. Motion carried on a voice vote.
October Work Report
Report given by Dave Cadwalader.
Claims
Member Foster moved with a second by Member McGrew to approve the claims submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Other Business
Dave Cadwalader held a discussion regarding having a certified remanufacture on some of the older Mack and John Deere Trucks. This would cost somewhere between $75,000 and $105,000, which would be about half the cost of a new truck.
Member Foster recommended to send to full Board to amend the credit card resolution to $10,000.00.
County Chair Comments
County Chair Schwerer discussed the credit card situation at the Highway Department.
Adjourn
Member Cox moved with a second by Member McGrew to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/Road%20&%20Bridge.pdf
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