Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met June 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL BY THE COUNTY CLERK

Attendance was taken with the Roll Call-Pro voting system, and the following members of the Board were present: Members Blair, Bryant, Daley, Duncan, Elsasser (Via teleconference), Fennell, Groves Allison, Rand, Reneau, Rieker, Rosenbohm, Salzer, Watkins, and Williams, with Members Dillon, Pastucha, Reliford, and Windish absent.

I. CITIZENS' REMARKS

There were no citizens’ remarks.

II. ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

1. A resolution from your Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of quotations received from Pavement Maintenance Services, Henry, IL and R.A. Cullinan & Son, a Division of UCM, Tremont, IL, for Township Motor Fuel Tax deliver and install proposals for sealcoating and tilling various township roads; and Microsurfacing Contractors, Bridgeton, MO for microsurfacing using non-Township Motor Fuel tax funds. (Pending Committee Approval)

Member Salzer moved to approve the resolution and Member Blair seconded. Scott Sorrel, County Administrator, explained there was an appeal submitted by one of the bidders, which resulted in the low bid for several townships being rejected. Mr. Sorrel reported that the impacted Road Commissioners agreed to accept the next highest bid. Member Salzer commended Amy McLaren, County Engineer, for her work in unifying the impacted Road Commissioners.

Member Rieker questioned why certain townships were included or omitted. Ms. McLaren declared Millbrook, Rosefield, and Kickapoo townships previously obtained bids independently. Member Rieker clarified he wanted to ensure all townships were being offered this service. He commented he did not know the County’s role in the process. Ms. McLaren stated the County oversees the township motor fuel tax accounts and will assist townships with various projects when able. Member Rieker called attention to the number of bidders and observed there didn’t appear to be a competitive bidding situation. He asked if any past suppliers had submitted bids. Ms. McLaren stated the project was advertised in the IDOT state bulletin, and vendors were given the opportunity to bid. Member Rosenbohm mentioned Limestone township was also omitted from the bidding process. Ms. McLaren confirmed Limestone township completed its own bidding for this type of work.

Member Rosenbohm moved to allow Member Elsasser to attend the meeting via teleconference and Member Blair seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote of 14 ayes.

Member Elsasser asked what Millbrook township was doing. Ms. McLaren commented Millbrook was one of the townships that completed the bidding process earlier this year. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 14 ayes.

III. MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Fennell mentioned the screen displaying the Board member’s votes was small and hard to read. He asked if it could be made larger. Rachael Parker, County Clerk, stated someone would get the issue figured out.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, the Chairman announced the meeting was adjourned.

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