Chambana Sun

Champaign County Board Facilities Committee met Oct. 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Committee Members

Present: Steve Summers, Mike Ingram, Jon Rector, Charles Young, Jodi Wolken, Stan Harper

Absent: Leah Taylor, James Tinsley

County Staff: Dana Brenner (Facilities Director) Dan Busey (Recording Secretary)

Others Present: Giraldo Rosales (County Board Chair) Dustin Heuerman (County Sheriff)

MINUTES

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

Committee Chair Stan Harper called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

II. Approval of Agenda/Addenda

MOVED by Mr. Rector to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Young. Upon Vote, the Motion Carried Unanimously.

III. Approval of Minutes-September 3, 2019

MOVED by Mr. Young to approve the minutes; seconded by Mr. Summers. Upon vote, the Motion Carried Unanimously.

IV. Public Participation

None

V. Communications

None

VI. New Business

A. Discussion and Resolution Recommendations for Jail Consolidation Plan

Mr. Summers stated that this opens further discussion for the Board and the community to come up with specifics for the Jail Modification Plan. Mr. Young added that in addition to what Mr. Summers stated that it would be nice to have experts and professionals that know about the jail as well as the public to be present. Mr. Brenner noted that the County has had an architect, that has expertise with buildings and specifically jails, put a study together and that the Sheriff and his staff have both come forward to offer their ideas. Mr. Young clarified that he would like more of the public to come to hear and know exactly the plan. Mr. Summers read Resolution No. 2019-305. Ms. Wolken made a motion to move Resolution No. 2019-305 to the full Board and Finance; seconded by Mr. Young. Discussion followed. Sheriff Heuerman addressed the Board about the current state of the Downtown Jail and that as this process begins he plans to attend the Facilities Meetings to continue speak about specific issues. Upon vote, the Motion Carried Unanimously.

B. Information only-New Attorney General’s Office Lease Brookens for January 1, 2020 thru December 31, 2023

Mr. Brenner informed the Board of the New Lease agreed to with the Attorney General’s Office in the Brookens Administration Center and reviewed the handout that was given. The lease was extended for four years with adjusted rates based upon CPI.

C. Update on OITB#2019-002 JDC Roof Replacement Project

Mr. Brenner reviewed progress of the JDC Roof Replacement Project. The project is in its final stages, with metal edging being placed around the Parapet Wall being the only remaining work to be done. Mr. Brenner anticipates the project with Advanced Commercial Roofing to be finalized by end of the following week depending on the weather.

D. Update on ITB#2019-003 Courthouse Column Base Modification Project

Mr. Brenner informed the Board that he hopes to have a pre-construction meeting regarding the project next week, and would like to begin the project by the end of the month if possible.

E. Update on ITB#2019-004 Brookens POD 100 Roof Replacement Project

Mr. Brenner gave an update on the Pod 100 Roof Replacement Project. Advanced Commercial Roofing is currently placing all materials on the roof. Mr. Brenner explained the timing of the replacement of various sections of the roof. Mr. Brenner also explained that the staff in the pod had been notified and that the Facilities Staff would accommodate them as needed if the project creates any dust and debris in their offices.

VII. Other Business

None

VIII. Presiding Officer’s Report

A. Future Meeting-Tuesday November 4, 2019

IX. Designation of Items to be placed on the Consent Agenda

None

X. Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

http://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/CF/2019/191007_Meeting/191007Minutes.pdf