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Champaign County Board Highway & Transportation Committee met April 11

Here are the minutes provided by the committee

Committee Members

Present: Jon Cagle, Samantha Carter, Lorraine Cowart, Jake Fava, Brett Peugh, Ed Sexton, Matt Sullard

Absent:

County Staff: Jeff Blue (County Engineer), Jenni Marner (Assistant County Engineer), Ryan Mumm (Assistant County Engineer), Michelle Carter (Office Manager/Accountant), Dan Busey (Motor Fuel Tax Accountant)

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

Committee Chair Cowart called the meeting to order at 9:20 AM. A verbal roll call was taken, and a quorum was declared present.

II. Approval of Agenda/Addendum

MOTION by Carter to approve the agenda; seconded by Sullard.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

III. Approval of Minutes – March 7, 2025

MOTION by Sexton to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2025, meeting; seconded by Carter.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

IV. Public Input

None

V. Presentations from Outside Entities

None

VI. Communications

None

VII. New Business

A. County & Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims March 2025

MOTION by Carter to receive and place on file the County and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims for March 2025; seconded by Sexton.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

B. Resolution Awarding of Contract for 2025 Pavement Striping of Various County Highways, Section #25-00000-00-GM

Blue stated that Varsity Striping submitted the low bid of $171,288.46 at a letting held on April 8, 2025, for the annual pavement striping of various County Highways. Varsity Striping is a local, female owned business enterprise. He recommended awarding the contract to Varsity Striping.

MOTION by Sexton to approve the Resolution; seconded by Peugh.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

C. Resolution Awarding of Contract for the Furnish and Spread on the Road of Bituminous Material for 2025 Maintenance of Various Road Districts and County Highways in Champaign County

Blue reviewed the cost of oil prices the last several years. Illiana Construction Company submitted the only bid of $3,795,215.00, at a letting, held on April 8, 2025, for the furnish and spread of bituminous material for 2025. He recommended awarding the contract to the local contractor, Illiana Construction Company.

MOTION by Sullard to approve the Resolution; seconded by Carter.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

D. Resolution Awarding of Contract for the Furnish of Bituminous Material from the Plant for 2025 Maintenance of Various Road Districts and County Highways in Champaign County

Blue discussed the process of purchasing the bituminous material from the plant and using it for patching the roads. He recommended awarding the contract for the furnish of bituminous material from the plant to Emulsicoat, Inc. for $22,950.00.

MOTION by Sexton to approve the Resolution; seconded by Carter.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

E. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Hensley Township, Section #25-12152-00-BR

Blue discussed a box culvert in Hensley Township, north of Rising Road that currently has a load restriction, and needs replaced. The estimated cost of replacing the structure is $300,000.00. Hensley Road District is prepared to pay 50% of the local cost of replacement.

MOTION by Sullard to approve the Resolution; seconded by Sexton.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

F. Petition Requesting and Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds from the County Bridge Fund, Pesotum Township, Section #25-18150-00-BR

Blue stated there is a smaller culvert located on 700E, southeast of Sadorus, in Pesotum Township that needs replaced. The estimated cost of replacement is $50,000.00. Pesotum Road District is prepared to pay 50% of the cost of replacement.

MOTION by Carter to approve the Resolution; seconded by Sexton.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

VIII. Other Business

None

IX. Presiding Officer’s Report

None

X. Designation of Items to be Placed on the Consent Agenda

Cowart stated that items VII-B, C, D, E, F be placed on the consent agenda.

XI. Adjournment

There being no further business, Chair Cowart adjourned the meeting at 9:35 AM.

https://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/HT/2025/250509_Meeting/250509_agenda_full.pdf