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Champaign County Board Highway & Transportation Committee met March 6.

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. Clemmons to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Rosales. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

IV. Approval of Minutes – February 7, 2020

MOTION by Mr. Rosales to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2020 meeting; seconded by Mr. Clemmons. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

V. Public Participation

Mr. Blue introduced Ryan Mumm, the newly hired Structural Engineer.

VI. Communications

None

VII. County & Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims – February 2020

MOTION by Mr. McGuire to receive and place on file the County and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims for February 2020; seconded by Mr. Clifford. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

VIII. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund Pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-501, Stanton Township, #20-28090-00-BR

Mr. Blue discussed the need to replace a structure in Stanton Township that is in poor condition. The cost to replace the structure is estimated to be $36,600.00. MOTION by Mr. Clemmons to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Rosales. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously

IX. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund Pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-501, Colfax Township, #20-05091-00-BR Mr. Blue discussed a structure in Colfax Township that is in poor condition and needs repaired. The estimated cost of repair is $15,500.00. MOTION by Mr. Clemmons to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Rosales. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously

X. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund Pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-501, Colfax Township, #20-05092-00-BR Mr. Blue discussed four structures located in Colfax Township that need repaired. The various locations are along 600N. The estimated cost of repairing the structures is $4,500.00. MOTION by Mr. Clifford to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Rosales. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously

XI. Resolution Authorizing the County Executive to Sign an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Champaign and the Village of Gifford Concerning the Rehabilitation of Champaign County Highway 32 (Main Street) from 2900N to US 136 in Gifford. Mr. Blue discussed the one-mile section of County Highway 32 that is within the Village of Gifford. The County is responsible for the rehabilitation of the road between the white lines and the Village will be responsible for the parking lanes. The total project cost is estimated at $450,000.00. MOTION by Mr. Clemmons to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Stohr. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously

XII. Resolution Authorizing the County Executive to Sign an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the

County of Champaign and the City of Danville for the Purchase of Asphalt Emulsion. Mr. Blue stated the City of Danville has their own asphalt tank. The City of Danville has agreed to sell the emulsion to the Champaign County Highway Department at a price of $2.75 per gallon. MOTION by Mr. Rosales to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Clemmons. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously

XIII. Other Business

None

XIV. Chair’s Report

None

XV. Designation of Items to be Placed on Consent Agenda

Ms. Cowart stated that items VIII thru XII be placed on the consent agenda.

XVI. Adjournment

There being no further business, Ms. Cowart adjourned the meeting at 9:20 am.

http://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/HT/2020/200306_Meeting/200306_minutes.pdf