Macon Reporter

Dewitt County Road and Bridge Committee met Sept. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:

Chairman Tilley called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.

Motion by Houser, seconded by Ritter, to go into Executive Session to discuss employment. Unanimous.

Motion to reconvene regular meeting at 5:50 p.m. by Houser, seconded by Wickenhauser. Unanimous.

Mathon explained there were no bills for the committee as the administrative assistant had been on sick leave and they were unable to process bills.

There was no action to be taken on the FMLA Extension item on the agenda.

Mathon updated the committee on the planned disposition of the 2010 International Tandem. After speaking with the townships that had expressed interest in buying the vehicle, he had come to a purchase agreement with Tunbridge Road District. Mathon explained that the highway commissioner had the vehicle inspected by a repair shop in order to obtain an estimate of repair costs. The sale would not occur until after the Highway Department received the new Mack tandem, which was expected within the next 4 weeks. Motion by Ritter, seconded by Houser, to approve the sale of the 2010 International Tandem to Tunbridge Road District. Unanimous.

Mathon updated the committee on the status of the Engineering Services Agreement for the roadway improvement related to the Alta Farms II wind project. The Road Use Agreement allows for the County to engage the services of an engineering consultant to assist with the roadway construction phase of the development. Mathon has had conversations with Cummins Engineering Corporation from Springfield, and has asked for a proposal for CEC to perform the work. Per the RUA, the firm will be hired by the County and the cost will be paid by Tradewind Energy.

Mathon updated the committee on several topics

• A culvert on Wildwood Rd for Harp Township was installed last week.

• The crack sealing work on CH 22 (John Street) in Farmer City from the quote approved last month has been completed.

• The second round of roadside mowing has been started.

• Delivery of the Mack tandem is expected next month. The dump bed had been backordered from the manufacturer but was recently delivered to the upfitter.

Motion by Nimmo, seconded by Houser, to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.

COMMITTEE ACTION:

Motion by Ritter, seconded by Houser, to approve the sale of the 2010 International Tandem to Tunbridge Road District. Unanimous.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY BOARD:

None.

https://www.dewittcountyill.com/minutes/2020/committee/09-16-2020RoadandBridge.pdf