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Champaign County Board Highway & Transportation Committee met Oct. 10

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Committee Members

Present: Samantha Carter, Lorraine Cowart, Brett Peugh, Matt Sullard

Absent: Jon Cagle, Jake Fava, Ed Sexton

County Staff: Jenni Marner (Assistant County Engineer), Ryan Mumm (Assistant County Engineer), Michelle Carter (Office Manager/Accountant), Emma Woods (Human Service Transportation Coordinator, RPC)

Others Present: Sarah Love (Special Services Manager, Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District)

Minutes

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

Committee Chair Cowart called the meeting to order at 9:10 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 Peugh.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

III. Approval of Minutes – September 5, 2025

MOTION by Sullard to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2025, meeting; seconded by Peugh.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

IV. Public Input

None

V. Presentations from Outside Entities

Emma Woods, Human Service Transportation Coordinator with RPC presented the C-CARTS Annual Service Report for Fiscal Year 2025.

VI. Communications

None

VII. New Business

A. County & Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims September 2025

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

Carter discussed reparations for every black family in the community. She asked for information on various tax revenue including Motor Fuel Tax.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

B. Review and Approval of the C-CARTS Annual Service Report for Fiscal Year 2025

Emma Woods, Human Service Transportation Coordinator, presented information outlining CCARTS current services, their vehicle inventory, funding received, and pending financial awards.

She discussed the breakdown of grant funding and the need for additional contracts. The focus for fiscal year 2026 will be maintaining service levels and investigating additional funding opportunities.

MOTION by Carter to Approve the C-CARTS Annual Service Report for Fiscal Year 2025; seconded by Peugh.

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

C. Resolution Appropriating $200,000 from County Bridge Funds for the Repair and Lengthening of Multiple Concrete Culverts, County Road 6, Section #25-00156-00-BR

Marner said there are seven culverts on County Road 6 that need extended for future shoulder widening. The estimated cost to repair and lengthen the culverts is $200,000.

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

Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

D. Resolution Appropriating $67,335.00 from County Bridge Funds for the Repair of Structure 010-4552, County Road 55 (Maplewood Drive)

Marner discussed the emergency repair needed for bridge #010-4552 on County Road 55. The bridge railing was damaged in a recent accident. An insurance claim has been filed with the driver’s insurance company. Quotes for the repair were received from Stark Excavating ($67,335.00) and William Charles Construction ($90,000.00). Jeff Blue awarded the contract to Stark Excavating.

MOTION by Sullard to approve the Resolution; seconded by Peugh. Discussion followed regarding the flying of the American Flag at the contractor’s worksite.

Upon vote:

Yea: 2

Nay: 2

The MOTION FAILED by a TIE VOTE and will be reported to the Board for action without recommendation.

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-C, be placed on the consent agenda.

XI. Adjournment

There being no further business, Chair Cowart adjourned the meeting at 9:47 AM.

https://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/HT/2025/251010_Meeting/251010_minutes.pdf