Champaign County Highway & Transportation Committee met Aug. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members
Present: Lorraine Cowart (Chair), Samantha Carter, Jim McGuire, Diane Michaels, Brad Passalacqua, Jennifer Straub
Absent: Titianna Ammons
County Staff: Jeff Blue (County Engineer), Michelle Carter (Recording Secretary)
Others Present:
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
Committee Chair Cowart called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m.
II. Roll Call
A verbal roll call was taken, and a quorum was declared present.
III. Approval of Agenda/Addendum
MOTION by Ms. Michaels to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Passalacqua. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
IV. Approval of Minutes – May 7, 2021
MOTION by Ms. Michaels to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2021 meeting; seconded by Mr. McGuire.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
V. Public Participation
None
VI. Communications
None
VII. County & Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims-May-July 2021
MOTION by Mr. McGuire to receive and place on file the County and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims for May-July 2021; seconded by Ms. Michaels.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
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VIII. Resolution Appropriating County Motor Fuel Tax Funds for CUUATS
Mr. Blue asked for approval of the annual resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Champaign Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study. The County’s share for fiscal year 2021 is $33,545.00.
MOTION by Mr. McGuire to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Passalacqua. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
IX. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Condit Township, #21-07112-00-BR
Mr. Blue discussed a culvert in Condit Township located on 2700 North which needs replaced. The cost of replacing the structure is $13,400.00. Condit Road District is prepared to pay one half of the cost of the culvert replacement.
MOTION by Ms. Michaels to approve the resolution; seconded by Mr. Passalacqua. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
X. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Condit Township, #21-07113-00-BR
Mr. Blue explained there is another larger culvert in Condit Township located between sections 20 & 21 which is in poor condition and needs replaced. The estimated cost of the project is $48,200.00. Condit Road District is prepared to pay one-half of the cost of the culvert replacement.
MOTION by Mr. Passalacqua to approve the resolution; seconded by Ms. Michaels. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
XI. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Stanton Township, #21-28114-00-BR
Mr. Blue discussed the need to replace a culvert in section 32 of Stanton Township as a safety precaution. The estimated cost of replacing the structure is $10,600.00. Stanton Road District is prepared to pay one-half of the cost of the culvert replacement.
MOTION by Mr. McGuire to approve the resolution; seconded by Ms. Michaels. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
XII. Resolution Approving Appropriation of County Bridge Funds, CH 20, #19-0075-00-BR Mr. Blue discussed a bridge West of Royal on County Highway 20 that needs repaired. The cost of repairing the bridge is estimated to be $500,000.00.
MOTION by Mr. McGuire to approve the resolution; seconded by Ms. Carter.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
Mr. Blue discussed the process of bridge inspections in Champaign County. Champaign County has roughly 600 bridges. In fiscal year 2021, Champaign County is repairing and/or replacing six bridges.
XIII. Other Business
Mr. Blue requested the October Highway Committee Meeting date be changed to October 1, 2021.
MOTION by Mr. McGuire to change the October Highway Committee Meeting to October 1, 2021; seconded by Ms. Michaels. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously
XIV. Chair’s Report
None
XV. Designation of Items to be Placed on the 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 9:37 am.
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