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Peoria County Infrastructure Committee met December 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Members Present: Phillip Salzer - Chairman; Gregory Adamson, James Dillon, Rachael Parker, Barry Robinson

Members Absent: Kate Pastucha

Others Present: Scott Sorrel – County Administrator; Shauna Musselman - Assistant County Administrators; Larry Evans - State's Attorney's Office; Brad Harding – County Board Member; Eric Dubrowski – Chief Financial Officer; Julie Ciesla – Finance; Amy McLaren, Jeff Gilles – County Highway; Dan O’Connell – Director of Facilities; Mark Little - Chief Information Officer; Andrew Dwyer - Greater Peoria Mass Transit District; Chris Kaergard - PJS

Call to Order:

Chairman Salzer called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion to approve the minutes of November 27, 2017 was made by Ms. Parker and seconded by Mr. Robinson. The motion carried.

Informational:

• Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD)

No questions or comments from committee.

• Facilities Master Plan

No questions or comments from committee.

Rural Peoria County Transportation System:

Mr. Dwyer advised that the full effort of coordinated dispatch is slated to take effect February 1, 2018. He advised that the Mass Transit District is currently in negotiation with MV Transportation for contracted services for the county.

Resolution:

• Federal Agreement with the State of Illinois for construction on Old Galena Road

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Dillon and seconded by Mr. Robinson. Mr. Gilles advised that Peoria County has secured Federal funding for the reconstruction of a portion of Old Galena Road, from the Cedar Hills Drive intersection to Boy Scout Road. He stated that the total estimated cost stands at $5,954,000.00, with $4,144,000.00 in available Federal funds. He stated that the local match is approximately 30% ($1,810,000.00) of the construction cost. The motion to approve carried.

Committee Action:

• Review of Executive Session Minutes

Mr. Evans recommended that all previously held executive session minutes continue to be held closed as the need for confidentiality still exists, and to destroy executive session audio recordings more than two years old, except those that relate to pending litigation. A motion to accept the recommendation of the State's Attorney's Office was made by Ms. Parker and seconded by Mr. Robinson. The motion carried.

Miscellaneous:

Mr. Adamson mentioned the community solar project approved at the December meeting of the County Board, and asked the potential of using American-made solar panels in the project. Mr. Sorrel advised that staff could discuss the option with Trajectory Energy, although he commented that Trajectory must also be mindful of cost factors and any final decision would be that of Trajectory Energy. He commented that after discussion with the company, he would report back to the committee. Mr. Robinson noted that the agreement with Trajectory to move forward with their project is finalized at this point, and the County can encourage, but not ultimately determine, their ultimate selection.

Mr. Salzer noted that a number of lights were out at the location of the World War I and II Memorial. Mr. O’Connell commented that the fixtures of several in-ground can lights are obsolete are Facilities staff is working with electrical companies and suppliers to locate replacements.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Salzer at 4:22 p.m.

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