Ogle County Long Range & Strategic Planning Committee met July 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Griffin called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Boes, Fritz, Heuer (arrived at 4:03), Janes and Reising. Present via audio: Oltmanns. Others: Kenney, Nordman, IT Manager Larry Callant and Jeremy Roling with Gilbane Building Co. Others via audio: County Engineer Jeremy Ciesiel and Dan Payette with Blackhawk Hills Regional Council.
2. Opening Comments: Griffin is glad everyone is safe and doing well.
3. Public Comment: None
4. Approval of Minutes – June 9, 2020: Motion by Fritz to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Janes. Motion carried.
5. Long Range Invoices: Motion by Reising to approve the Long Range bills totaling $142,272.08, 2nd by Boes. Motion carried. Motion by Oltmanns to approve the Judicial Center Annex bills totaling $1,011,417.93, 2nd by Janes. Motion carried.
6. Judicial Center Annex Change Orders: Mr. Roling explained the change orders that are waiting for pricing; there is nothing for the Committee to approve this month.
7. Old Business
Judicial Center Annex Update: Mr. Roling went through the Executive Summary Report. Discussion was held regarding utilities. They have received quotes for furniture and they will need to be reviewed. Griffin stated the budget is looking good for the project.
Update on Street Project: Ciesiel stated the majority of work is complete; 6th Street & Jefferson Street intersection is on hold until the jail project is ready for paving. Everything went smoothly and thanks everyone for their patience. Griffin asked about the cost so far. Ciesiel stated there is approximately $23,000 left but we may go over depending on the remaining work left to do.
Update on Iron Mike Project: Griffin and Janes met with the City of Oregon yesterday. Griffin distributed a layout document. They asked the City to change the sidewalk from brick to cement; it would not be good for a brick sidewalk during snow cleaning.
Other: Griffin thanked Heuer for her work on looking for grants. Mr. Payette gave a brief presentation on solar and green space grants available along with the Rebuild Illinois Program. Griffin asked to be notified if other grants become available. Griffin is waiting to hear back from Emily with ComEd regarding their grants.
8. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Griffin adjourned. Time: 4:47 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/Long%20Range%20&%20Strategic%20Planning/2020/Long%20Range%20&%20Strategic%20Planning%20Committee%20Minutes%20July.pdf
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