Macon Reporter

DeWitt County Marina Committee met Nov. 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Wickenhauser – chair, Terry Ferguson, Camille Redman, Dan Matthews, and Travis Houser. Also present, Dee Rentmeister, County Administrator, Joe and MaryBeth Caldwell, marina operators.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:

 Motion by Redman, 2nd by Houser to approve last month’s minutes. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Motion by Ferguson, 2nd by Matthews to approve the claims. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Ferguson asked about the claims for testing on the gas tanks. Joe explained that some of the required testing was not done during the first inspection.

 Motion by Houser, 2nd by Ferguson to approve the purchase of one semi load of gravel for $485.00. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Joe requested new heating and air for the apartments. The heat went out in early Spring. Submitted one bid with three options to the committee. Committee asked Joe to contact several local vendors and get those to Dee before the full board meeting this month. Motion by Matthews, 2nd by Houser to recommend to the full board to replace the heating and air for the two apartments at a cost not to exceed $9500.00. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Joe informed the committee that he had two bids to replace the broken breakwater. Due to the anticipated cost of the replacement this project will need to be bid out. Will need to determine the style and type of structure. Will need to develop specs and the bid packet. Will contact Chastain & Associates.

 Discussion on securing the loose part of the breakwater. Joe will secure the loose portion of the breakwater to the secure section.

 Discussion on the 75 acres across from the marina facility. Matthews feels that the county should put together a 5-10-year plan of the property as a whole. Houser agreed that the county needs to look at expanding the marina and how to get the funds to do so. Need to have a meeting to discuss and put together a 5-10-year plan – addressing where the county wants to go.

 Joe was asked if the docks have been sealed and he indicated that they had and that he used sealant left over from last year. He will be winterizing the facility possibly next week depending on the weather.

 Motion by Redman, 2nd by Ferguson to adjourn at 6:29 p.m. Voice vote, motion carried.

COMMITTEE ACTION:

Approve last month’s minutes.

Approve claims.

Approve the purchase of one semi load of gravel for $485.00.

Recommend to the full board to replace the heating and air for the two apartments at a cost not to exceed $9500.00.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

Recommend to the full board to replace the heating and air for the two apartments at a cost not to exceed $9500.00.

https://www.dewittcountyill.com/minutes/2020/committee/11-02-2020marina.pdf