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Champaign County Board Highway & Transportation Committee met March 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

I. Call to Order

Committee Chair Cowart called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

II. Roll Call

A verbal roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present.

III. Approval of Agenda/Addendum

MOTION by Mr. Weibel to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Stohr. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

IV. Approval of Minutes – January 12, 2018

MOTION by Mr. Weibel to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2018 meeting; seconded by Mr. Clifford. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

V. Public Participation

None

VI. Communications

None

VII. County & Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims – January & February 2018

MOTION by Mr. Weibel to receive and place on file the County and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims for January & February 2018; seconded by Mr. Clifford. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

Mr. Blue explained the current pricing for purchasing de-icing salt.

Mr. Mitchell joined the meeting.

VIII. 2017 Final Bridge Report

Mr. Blue discussed the 2017 Final Bridge Report. He explained that each bridge resolution requires the County Engineer to certify to the County Board when the work has been satisfactorily completed.

IX. Resolution Awarding Contract for New Tandem Truck

Mr. Blue informed the committee that a letting was held on March 7, 2018 for a new tandem truck. A bid of $220,975.00 was received from CIT Trucks for a new 2019 Volvo truck, a bid of $215,756.00 was received from Mack of Decatur for a new Mack truck and International did not submit a bid. Mr. Wingler said the truck purchase included all the equipment and an extended warranty. Mr. Blue stated he thinks the residual value of the Mack truck will be higher than other trucks in the past. Mr. Blue said, looking at the budget, if we can get the trucks into a 12-year rotation, we can stay within the budget we currently have.

MOTION by Mr. Mitchell to approve the resolution and award the contract for the purchase of a New 2019 Tandem Axle Truck to Mack of Decatur; seconded by Mr. Summers. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

X. Colfax Township-Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Section #18-05048-00-BR. Mr. Blue discussed the repair of a bridge located between sections 5 & 8 in Colfax Township.

MOTION by Mr. Summers to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Mitchell. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

XI. CH 19-Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Section #18-00049-00-BR. Mr. Blue discussed the replacement of a culvert located on County Highway 19 north of Sadorus. Mr. Blue explained how the deterioration of the existing metal culvert is allowing the road to settle into the culvert. A new pre-cast concrete box culvert will be installed at the location. In addition, another smaller culvert will be replaced at the same time.

MOTION by Mr. Weibel to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Clemmons. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

XII. Tractor Purchase

Mr. Blue discussed the need for a new tractor with an enclosed cab for maintenance personnel to spray pesticide on weeds. There is currently a competitive bid available thru The Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners. The purchase price for the new 5100E John Deere tractor will be $44,974.00 which includes the trade-in of our old 2001 John Deere tractor. Mr. Blue provided a picture for reference. XIII. Boiler Slag RFP

Mr. Blue stated he did not have all the information to discuss the boiler slag at this meeting.

XIV. Other Business

A. Semi Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes MOTION by Mr. Weibel to accept the recommendation of the State’s Attorney from March 2, 2018 indicating that none of the closed session minutes are ripe for review; seconded by Mr. Mitchell. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

XV. Chair’s Report

None

XVI. Designation of Items to be Placed on Consent Agenda

Ms. Cowart stated that items IX, X and XI are to be placed on the consent agenda.

XVII. Adjournment

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