Peoria County Infrastructure Committee met Nov. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
| MEMBERS
PRESENT: | Phillip Salzer – Chairperson; Kate Pastucha – Vice Chairperson (via teleconference); James Dillon, Betty Duncan, Rob Reneau |
| MEMBERS
ABSENT: | |
| OTHERS
PRESENT: | Scott Sorrel – County Administrator; Shauna Musselman – Assistant County Administrator; Jennie Cordis Boswell - State's Attorney's Office (via teleconference); Jamie Dowell, Jack Walton – County Administration; Amy Benecke McLaren – County Highway Department; Mark Little – Chief Information Officer; Ryan Breedlove – Juvenile Detention Center; Brian Johnson – Greater Peoria Sanitary District |
Chairman Salzer called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
A motion to allow the participation of Ms. Pastucha via teleconference was made by Ms. Duncan and seconded by Mr. Reneau. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2021 was made by Mr. Reneau and seconded by Ms. Duncan. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Informational
• Greater Peoria Sanitary District Minutes
Mr. Johnson remarked that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have begun to affect supply chains and the Sanitary District is managing the situation with operational cuts and with delay of some capital projects.
(Ms. Pastucha entered meeting via teleconference.)
• Facilities Master Plan
Mr. Little advised that the sole active project is the AV upgrade to the County Boardroom and Conference Room 402. He remarked that staff is working with the vendor to finalize a purchase order for the project.
Resolutions
• Bid Award for Cash Rental of Peoria County Farm Ground at Maxwell/Plank Rd.
A motion to approve was made by Ms. Duncan and seconded by Mr. Dillon. Mr. Little advised that approximately 155 acres of farmland in the Maxwell/Plan Road area owned by Peoria County has been under lease since 2014 by the same farmer, and it was determined by staff to put the land out for bid for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 growing seasons. He stated that staff recommends approval of the highest bid of $321.00 per acre for the next three years.
The motion to approve carried unanimously (5-0).
• Bid Award for Cash Rental of Peoria County Farm Ground in Edwards A motion to approve was made by Mr. Reneau and seconded by Ms. Duncan. Mr. Little advised that approximately 20.5 acres of farmland in Edwards, IL is owned by Peoria County and is under lease. He remarked that it was determined by staff to put the land out for bid for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 growing seasons. He stated that staff recommends approval of the highest bid of $210.00 per acre for the next three years.
The motion to approve carried unanimously (5-0).
• FY21 Budget Amendment for the JDC Kitchen Remodel Grant
A motion to approve was made by Ms. Duncan and seconded by Mr. Dillon. Mr. Sorrel advised that resolution calls for acceptance of a grant sponsored by the National School Lunch Program and appropriation of the grant funds in the amount of $38,456.00. He stated that the grant funding will be utilized to replace kitchen equipment at the Juvenile Detention Center. He advised that the second component of the resoltuion is a recommendation to award of the lowest responsible bid of Culinary Depot, Spring Valley, NY to supply the kitchen equipment. He remarked that utilization of local contractor Ruyle Mechanical Services for the installation of the equipment is included in their bid price of $51,152.97. He noted that the $12,696.97 difference between the grant amount and the bid price will be paid from the JDC’s FY2021 budget.
The motion to approve carried unanimously (5-0).
Miscellaneous
Ms. McLaren requested a special meeting of the committee prior to the December 9th County Board Meeting for approval of quotations for County Highway maintenance materials.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Salzer at 2:25 p.m.
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