WEBVTT 00:02:08.500 --> 00:02:14.419 Good evening. I have 6.30. We'll go ahead and call this meeting to order. If you would please 00:02:14.419 --> 00:02:35.469 indicate your presence by voting. Looks like we have 12 presents. Mrs. Hayes has asked to be 00:02:35.469 --> 00:02:42.590 excused. She is ill and I'm expecting Mr. Bush shortly. Mr. Jogerst, would you please lead us 00:02:42.590 --> 00:03:20.560 in a prayer? And Mrs. Lawfer, the Pledge of Allegiance? It stands one nation under God. 00:03:20.560 --> 00:03:32.810 Can I get a motion to approve the agenda, please? 00:03:32.810 --> 00:03:33.810 So moved. 00:03:33.810 --> 00:03:39.810 By Mr. Diddens, seconded by Mr. Fricke, Mr. Brandt. 00:03:39.810 --> 00:03:40.810 Go ahead, please. 00:03:40.810 --> 00:03:42.810 Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:03:42.810 --> 00:03:51.810 I'd like to remove an agenda item under Public Works, Action Item Number 3, the approval of bid tabs. 00:03:51.810 --> 00:03:52.810 I make that motion. 00:03:52.810 --> 00:03:57.810 Okay, you're making a motion to amend to remove Item Number 3 of the Public Works agenda? 00:03:57.810 --> 00:03:58.810 That's correct. 00:03:58.810 --> 00:04:04.810 Is there a second to that motion? Mr. Jogerst, is there any discussion on the amendment to remove? 00:04:04.810 --> 00:04:10.150 Seeing no discussion, please vote on the amendment. 00:04:10.150 --> 00:04:27.959 And that passes 12-0. Thank you very much. Is there any further discussion on the agenda? 00:04:27.959 --> 00:04:35.420 Seeing none, go ahead and vote for the agenda, please. 00:04:35.420 --> 00:04:47.480 That passes 11-0. Alright, very good. 00:04:47.480 --> 00:04:52.120 the consent agenda is there any board member that would like to remove either 00:04:52.120 --> 00:05:01.569 A or B seeing none is there a motion to approve the consent agenda by mr. Newton 00:05:01.569 --> 00:05:08.129 is there a second by mr. Brandt any discussion on the consent agenda and 00:05:08.129 --> 00:05:12.529 just for your reference the Finance Committee for the Health Department did 00:05:12.529 --> 00:05:17.569 not have a quorum a week ago so they did ask that we'd include those in the 00:05:17.569 --> 00:05:23.089 Finance Agenda and of course tonight's meeting. With that you may go ahead and 00:05:23.089 --> 00:05:40.069 vote for the Consent Agenda. All right that passes 12-0. Thank you. Is there any 00:05:40.069 --> 00:05:49.420 public comment tonight? Okay. Seeing none we'll move into new business. The 00:05:49.420 --> 00:05:52.420 approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson-Lauren 00:05:52.420 --> 00:05:57.939 Multi-Township Assessment District for four-year period of assessments. And 00:05:57.939 --> 00:06:02.939 Administrator Newcomer, I believe you're presenting this? Yes. Would you please press 00:06:02.939 --> 00:06:09.420 your microphone button thank you. Go ahead. So before you is a intergovernmental 00:06:09.420 --> 00:06:15.000 agreement that the originals were drawn up by Mr. Larson. These come around every 00:06:15.000 --> 00:06:23.720 four years depending on the townships and when their revaluation years are. The 00:06:23.720 --> 00:06:30.139 Jefferson-Lauren township four years ago chose to go with an independent person 00:06:30.139 --> 00:06:34.839 rather than the county to have their assessments done. Ms. Sandy Davis had 00:06:34.839 --> 00:06:40.459 approached some of the townships and their four-year term is up and they 00:06:40.459 --> 00:06:45.699 would like the county to resume doing the assessments. So this is the agreement 00:06:45.699 --> 00:06:51.100 that the other townships all have with the county. Thank you. Is there a motion to 00:06:51.100 --> 00:06:55.819 approve by Mr. Jogerst? Is there a second? By Mrs. Lawfer. Is there any discussion? 00:06:55.819 --> 00:07:14.589 Seing none, you may go ahead and vote for that IGA. That passes 13 to 0. Thank you 00:07:14.589 --> 00:07:27.350 very much. One second here. Okay, next on the agenda, we are recognizing Al McNutt 00:07:27.350 --> 00:07:32.790 from the Highway Department in his retirement. Mr. McNutt and Mr. Rasmussen, 00:07:32.790 --> 00:07:58.019 would you like to come up to the podium, please? Congratulations on your 00:07:58.019 --> 00:08:02.860 retirement. Read a little biography here of Mr. McNutt. 00:08:02.860 --> 00:08:09.699 He graduated from Morrison Institute of Technology and began working in the county in 1986 as 00:08:09.699 --> 00:08:12.100 an engineering technician. 00:08:12.100 --> 00:08:18.620 Over the next 40 years, I can't believe that 40 years, through May of 2026, you build a 00:08:18.620 --> 00:08:24.860 distinguished career marked by professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic, earning 00:08:24.860 --> 00:08:28.339 the respect of your colleagues and friends alike. 00:08:28.339 --> 00:08:32.940 Al's technical experience, reliability, and attention to detail made him a valuable team 00:08:32.940 --> 00:08:35.679 member and trusted resource. 00:08:35.679 --> 00:08:41.139 He's also served as a mentor, generously sharing his knowledge and encouragement with others 00:08:41.139 --> 00:08:43.139 throughout his career. 00:08:43.139 --> 00:08:47.419 As he enters retirement, Al looks forward to spending more time with family, enjoying 00:08:47.419 --> 00:08:51.220 your hobbies, traveling, and embracing new adventures. 00:08:51.220 --> 00:08:55.379 While you'll be missed, your legacy of dedication, excellence, and kindness will continue to 00:08:55.379 --> 00:08:57.100 inspire others. 00:08:57.100 --> 00:09:02.500 Congratulations on an outstanding 40-year career and best wishes and a happy and fulfilling retirement. 00:09:02.500 --> 00:09:03.500 Thank you. 00:09:03.500 --> 00:09:04.500 Thanks for your service. 00:09:04.500 --> 00:09:10.340 We've got two certificates. 00:09:10.340 --> 00:09:15.940 This was put together by the highway department and this is on behalf of the county board. 00:09:15.940 --> 00:09:23.059 Would you like to say a few words? 00:09:23.059 --> 00:09:30.259 I just appreciate everybody putting up with me for 40 years. 00:09:30.259 --> 00:09:36.259 I work with a lot of good people, especially Dale. When Dale come along, it really was 00:09:36.259 --> 00:09:44.580 an inspiration. Other than that, it's hard to let go after a party. So each day I'm home, 00:09:44.580 --> 00:09:49.100 I'm like, okay, what should I be doing? But I appreciate this. 00:09:49.100 --> 00:09:55.980 Yeah, we appreciate everything you've given. Dale, would you like to say something? 00:09:55.980 --> 00:09:59.980 Al's been a mainstay with the county. He was one of the very dependable 00:09:59.980 --> 00:10:02.240 he was one of the very dependable employees that we've had it's his 00:10:02.240 --> 00:10:06.799 construction experience and bridge inspection experience that's going to be 00:10:06.799 --> 00:10:11.399 very very hard to replace and just his knowledge of Stevenson County highways 00:10:11.399 --> 00:10:17.440 and bridges so but fortunately after his retirement he's coming to work with a 00:10:17.440 --> 00:10:23.440 consultant and doing some of the same work so we we can still depend on him 00:10:23.440 --> 00:10:58.100 okay next we have proclamations I'm sorry zoning report I apologize 00:10:58.100 --> 00:11:12.559 director Williams good evening the text amendment before you was approved by the 00:11:12.559 --> 00:11:16.600 Zoning Board of Appeals in May the incorrect version was approved at last 00:11:16.600 --> 00:11:21.000 month's County Board meeting no changes have been made to the ordinance itself 00:11:21.000 --> 00:11:24.840 this version is simply a cleaned up version of what was originally intended 00:11:24.840 --> 00:11:33.080 to be presented for approval. Any questions? Is there a motion to approve by 00:11:33.080 --> 00:11:39.399 Mr. Busker? Is there a second by Mr. Diddens? Any discussion? Seeing none you 00:11:39.399 --> 00:11:53.120 may go ahead and cast your vote and that passes 12 to 0. Anything else 00:11:53.120 --> 00:11:59.440 Director Williams? Thank you very much appreciate it. Chairman's report I'll be 00:11:59.440 --> 00:12:07.379 To be brief, two months ago I guess it was we heard from engineer Rasmussen about 00:12:07.379 --> 00:12:13.840 overweight trucks traversing county roads and causing damage trying to figure 00:12:13.840 --> 00:12:21.080 out a solution to that. The Sheriff's Office volunteered to take scale training 00:12:21.080 --> 00:12:25.519 and they have done so and they've already made an impact on that. In the 00:12:25.519 --> 00:12:29.360 short amount of time that they've done that they've already gotten one truck 00:12:29.360 --> 00:12:38.720 that was operating overweight 28,000 pounds per axle they were also uninsured 00:12:38.720 --> 00:12:44.360 not licensed the truck itself and there was no CDL so it's already made an 00:12:44.360 --> 00:12:50.759 impact hopefully more individuals that are operating illegally overweight on 00:12:50.759 --> 00:12:59.399 roads will be convinced not to do so or face the consequences. Mr. Newton, I'm 00:12:59.399 --> 00:13:02.480 going to kind of put you on the spot tonight. It's been a while since we've 00:13:02.480 --> 00:13:24.149 had a UCCI update. Do you have anything that you could share with us? Right, we're 00:13:24.149 --> 00:13:29.789 good. The annual UCCI conference is coming up in July. I don't know if 00:13:29.789 --> 00:13:35.110 everyone has had an opportunity to register, but it is a wonderful event. We 00:13:35.110 --> 00:13:41.870 We usually have some training that goes forth this year, I think, just about three different 00:13:41.870 --> 00:13:44.350 training courses that we're going to have. 00:13:44.350 --> 00:13:50.069 If you haven't registered so far, please, I think there's a little bit of time left. 00:13:50.069 --> 00:13:55.470 This year, as always, there's a golf outing that will happen, and then we're going to 00:13:55.470 --> 00:14:01.590 take those who are not golfing, we're going to take a bus tour into Galena and allow you 00:14:01.590 --> 00:14:07.990 to do some shopping there in the Galena area downtown so it's going to be a 00:14:07.990 --> 00:14:12.750 wonderful event. We've got some great speakers lined up so that's our 00:14:12.750 --> 00:14:18.950 immediate upcoming convention that's coming up and so the only other thing is 00:14:18.950 --> 00:14:22.750 that this year and it's getting a little late in the season I don't know if it's 00:14:22.750 --> 00:14:26.589 too late and I mean people have signed up but we want to take as many as 00:14:26.589 --> 00:14:34.470 possible to our annual NACO event this year. We have a individual who's running 00:14:34.470 --> 00:14:40.990 for the national second vice president of the entire organization and he is in 00:14:40.990 --> 00:14:45.029 the state of Illinois and so we've put a little extra money out there to take 00:14:45.029 --> 00:14:51.470 individuals. If you are interested you need to see Chairman Helms and he will 00:14:51.470 --> 00:14:54.910 allow you or not allow you depends on how much money we have and how many 00:14:54.910 --> 00:15:00.809 people are going to attend that event and that's a wonderful event. A lot of 00:15:00.809 --> 00:15:04.549 training, a lot of training and if you have an opportunity to go, I would 00:15:04.549 --> 00:15:10.589 recommend it. So those are, that's all I have at this time. So I'm understanding 00:15:10.589 --> 00:15:14.930 also there'll be a Washington DC trip in September, is that correct? We will be 00:15:14.930 --> 00:15:19.269 funding a Washington DC trip for all Illinois County Board members who'd 00:15:19.269 --> 00:15:25.069 like to go as well and so more details will come in about a month. Okay, very 00:15:25.069 --> 00:15:29.410 good. Thank you. I appreciate that. All right, we'll move on to the appointments 00:15:29.410 --> 00:15:33.750 of Margaret Christensen to the Board of Review. It's actually a reappointment and 00:15:33.750 --> 00:15:37.870 a reappointment of Kevin Boyer to the Board of Review. How would the board like 00:15:37.870 --> 00:15:46.240 to handle these? Mr. Frick, go ahead. Press your button. There we go. Go ahead, Mr. Frick. 00:15:46.240 --> 00:15:50.960 Fricke. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would ask that we are moved to approve both of 00:15:50.960 --> 00:15:56.319 these at once. All right, motion by Mr. Fricke to approve both, second by Mr. Busker. 00:15:56.319 --> 00:16:13.259 Any discussion on these? Seeing none, you may cast your vote and that passes 12-0. 00:16:13.259 --> 00:16:17.740 Thank you very much. Next, we have a proclamation, the approval of the 00:16:17.740 --> 00:16:22.180 Juneteenth Independence Day. I'm going to read this real quick and I'll ask for a 00:16:22.180 --> 00:16:27.779 to approve. Whereas President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was 00:16:27.779 --> 00:16:33.660 issued on January 1st, 1863, yet news of the end of slavery did not reach the 00:16:33.660 --> 00:16:37.899 frontier areas of the United States and in particular the southwestern states 00:16:37.899 --> 00:16:44.860 for over two and a half years. On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major 00:16:44.860 --> 00:16:49.779 General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil 00:16:49.779 --> 00:16:53.799 and the 00:16:53.799 --> 00:17:03.079 African-Americans who had been enslaved in the Southwest began celebrating on June 19th, 1866 on a day known as Juneteenth Independence Day. 00:17:03.079 --> 00:17:07.880 It's a day of inspiration and encouragement for future generations. 00:17:07.880 --> 00:17:14.880 The Stevenson County Board acknowledges the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the United States, 00:17:14.880 --> 00:17:17.440 and the residents of Stevenson County are encouraged 00:17:17.440 --> 00:17:19.759 to join the continued nationwide celebration 00:17:19.759 --> 00:17:23.319 of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity 00:17:23.319 --> 00:17:25.000 for the people of the United States 00:17:25.000 --> 00:17:28.079 to learn more about the past and to better understand 00:17:28.079 --> 00:17:30.799 the experiences of enslaved people 00:17:30.799 --> 00:17:33.119 that have helped shape the country. 00:17:33.119 --> 00:17:36.240 The Stevenson County Board hereby recognizes 00:17:36.240 --> 00:17:39.039 and celebrates Juneteenth as part of history 00:17:39.039 --> 00:17:41.519 and heritage of the United States. 00:17:41.519 --> 00:17:44.759 Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Stevenson County Board 00:17:44.759 --> 00:17:49.200 that June 19th is recognized as Juneteenth Independence Day, 00:17:49.200 --> 00:17:53.279 encourages everyone to join in celebration and solidarity 00:17:53.279 --> 00:17:55.720 and urges all residents to actively raise 00:17:55.720 --> 00:17:57.920 their own awareness of the significance 00:17:57.920 --> 00:18:00.920 of this celebration in American history 00:18:00.920 --> 00:18:05.240 and in the heritage of our nation and county. 00:18:05.240 --> 00:18:08.360 Is there a motion to approve? 00:18:08.360 --> 00:18:11.639 By Mr. Bush, is there a second? 00:18:11.639 --> 00:18:28.639 by Mr. Newton. Is there any discussion? Seeing none please cast your vote and 00:18:28.639 --> 00:18:33.000 that passes 13 to 0. Thank you very much. We'll move on to action items and 00:18:33.000 --> 00:18:37.400 information from standing committees. First is finance. Mrs. Baker you have an 00:18:37.400 --> 00:18:44.840 action item. Yes, approval of the FY 27 Administrative Budget Policy. The version 00:18:44.840 --> 00:18:48.360 in front of you for approval tonight is what passed out of the Finance 00:18:48.360 --> 00:18:51.920 Committee. So with that, I make a motion to approve. Thank you. Is there a second? 00:18:51.920 --> 00:19:12.450 Second. Second by Mr. Bush. Discussion? Seeing none, you may cast your vote. And 00:19:12.450 --> 00:19:16.610 that passes 12 to 0. Any other information out of your committee? Yes. Budget 00:19:16.610 --> 00:19:20.130 worksheets will be sent out June 24th to all department heads to start the 00:19:20.130 --> 00:19:25.130 preparation of the budget. Very good. Thank you. Move on to public property and 00:19:25.130 --> 00:19:30.690 safety. Mr. Bush, no action items. Any information out of your committee? All 00:19:30.690 --> 00:19:35.970 Alright, thank you. On to administration committee. Mr. Jogerst, no action items, 00:19:35.970 --> 00:19:40.650 information? I'm sorry, you do have an action item. I apologize. We've got one. Thank you, Chairman. 00:19:40.650 --> 00:19:46.090 Yeah, we have an approval of an AI use policy. This policy came from another 00:19:46.090 --> 00:19:51.170 county that was approved there, and it was brought over here and reviewed, and 00:19:51.170 --> 00:19:55.849 so I'd like to make a motion to approve it. Thank you. Is there a second? Second by 00:19:55.849 --> 00:19:59.490 Mr. Moderow. Is there any discussion? 00:19:59.490 --> 00:20:02.099 Mr. Moderow, is there any discussion? Mr. Moderow go ahead. I just want to 00:20:02.099 --> 00:20:06.720 emphasize the time and work and research that went into this policy. I know this 00:20:06.720 --> 00:20:14.140 is a new frontier and there's a lot of nervous feelings, but the checking and 00:20:14.140 --> 00:20:16.960 double checking and triple checking that went into this, not only checking with 00:20:16.960 --> 00:20:21.680 other counties, but running it by legal, running by the committee month after 00:20:21.680 --> 00:20:51.680 Mr. Hadley, go ahead. So this will go in our employee's handbook. Done? This policy and I understand our IT guy put this together, work with other counties on this, correct? And how about the unions and stuff, do we have to work with other counties on this? Do we have to work with other counties on this? Do we have to work with other counties on this? 00:20:51.680 --> 00:20:56.359 run this past the unions too or is it just because it's in the handbook the 00:20:56.359 --> 00:21:01.640 unions have to apply by the handbook then? That's correct. Okay thank you that's all 00:21:01.640 --> 00:21:06.980 I have. Thank you Mr. Hadley. Any other discussion? I guess I could just mention 00:21:06.980 --> 00:21:11.640 there will be training for all the people in the departments probably by 00:21:11.640 --> 00:21:16.339 department I guess is what it sounds so thank you. Very good thank you. Any 00:21:16.339 --> 00:21:31.809 further discussion? Seeing none you may cast your vote. 12-0 that is approved. 00:21:31.809 --> 00:21:33.809 Thank you. Any other information, Mr. Jogerst? 00:21:33.809 --> 00:21:34.809 That's all, Chairman. Thank you. 00:21:34.809 --> 00:21:40.809 Thank you. Court Services, Mr. Diddens, no action items. Do you have any information, sir? 00:21:40.809 --> 00:21:41.809 Nothing to add. 00:21:41.809 --> 00:21:48.809 All right. Thank you very much. Moving right along to the Nursing Center, Mrs. Lawfer, no action items. 00:21:48.809 --> 00:21:50.809 Any information you'd like to share? 00:21:50.809 --> 00:21:56.809 Yes, I do. The current census is 75 as of last Thursday, June 11, 2006. 00:21:56.809 --> 00:22:04.809 The facility continues to monitor staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage across all departments. 00:22:04.809 --> 00:22:13.809 Agency hours have been 45 to 48 for the last couple weeks due to the need for increased staffing because of the increased census. 00:22:13.809 --> 00:22:19.809 The facility celebrated the CNA week which started June 11th through the 17th. 00:22:19.809 --> 00:22:25.809 Thank you. I failed to have your microphone on. Before you mentioned the census, what was the number again? 00:22:25.809 --> 00:22:34.490 for the census yes 75 great thank you playing a development mr. Frick no 00:22:34.490 --> 00:22:41.250 action items any information sir just one mr. chairman thank you the Pearl City 00:22:41.250 --> 00:22:47.369 Historical Society had their event out at Black Hawk Park it went really well 00:22:47.369 --> 00:22:52.970 they had 150 people that registered I think there was more than that there but 00:22:52.970 --> 00:22:58.369 and 150 people registered and they were grateful for the work that our vendor 00:22:58.369 --> 00:23:03.130 did, France and Tree Service, to get the trees cleared up and get everything out 00:23:03.130 --> 00:23:07.089 of there so that they could have their event that went really well and they're 00:23:07.089 --> 00:23:15.849 ready to do this for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of 00:23:15.849 --> 00:23:24.369 Blackcock there in 2032. That's all I have. Thank you. Good to plan, isn't it? Thank 00:23:24.369 --> 00:23:27.730 you, Mr. Frick. I'd also like to thank Wally Remmers for the work that he did 00:23:27.730 --> 00:23:31.410 out there prior to the event and getting that ready to go. I know he spent quite a 00:23:31.410 --> 00:23:37.529 bit of time there. So thank you, Mr. Frick. Public Works, Mr. Brandt, you have five 00:23:37.529 --> 00:23:46.950 action items. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The first is the approval of the addendum 00:23:46.950 --> 00:23:53.490 Welcome to the commercial lease agreement that we have on Meadows Drive. 00:23:53.490 --> 00:23:57.910 If I can get a, I'll make a motion to approve that and if I can get a second, I'll give 00:23:57.910 --> 00:23:58.910 you some more details on that. 00:23:58.910 --> 00:23:59.910 Very good. 00:23:59.910 --> 00:24:00.910 Is there a second by Mr. Jogerst? 00:24:00.910 --> 00:24:02.630 Go ahead, Mr. Brandt. 00:24:02.630 --> 00:24:03.630 Thank you. 00:24:03.630 --> 00:24:07.789 So this came to light as we were doing our build out. 00:24:07.789 --> 00:24:12.990 We did not have internet service to the building that was hardwired. 00:24:12.990 --> 00:24:25.029 So we had to reach out to Arrow to get a fiber optic cable run and it became really quite 00:24:25.029 --> 00:24:35.389 apparent that what we really needed to do was to have this agreement with our landlord 00:24:35.389 --> 00:24:40.069 because they wanted to pay the, very generously, they were going to pay the installation fee 00:24:40.069 --> 00:24:43.110 but they were also gonna accept some other contract terms. 00:24:43.110 --> 00:24:46.710 So this agreement, this addendum allows us 00:24:46.710 --> 00:24:50.869 to just reimburse the landlord for the monthly internet 00:24:50.869 --> 00:24:53.910 and they will take care of the other components 00:24:53.910 --> 00:24:55.110 of the agreement with Arrow. 00:24:55.110 --> 00:24:57.829 So it's a win-win for everybody. 00:24:57.829 --> 00:24:58.950 Great, thank you. 00:24:58.950 --> 00:25:03.130 Discussion? 00:25:03.130 --> 00:25:05.930 Seeing none, you may cast your vote. 00:25:05.930 --> 00:25:17.569 And that passes 12-0. 00:25:17.569 --> 00:25:19.389 Mr. Brandt, your next item, please. 00:25:19.389 --> 00:25:29.029 The next one is a memorandum of understanding this is an agreement with Lafayette County 00:25:29.029 --> 00:25:36.549 in Wisconsin because it became apparent that on State Line Road there is two bridges that 00:25:36.549 --> 00:25:42.569 we would be actually trying to work with them on trying to calculate repairs and inspections 00:25:42.569 --> 00:25:43.950 and maintenance and what not. 00:25:43.950 --> 00:26:03.950 so what this agreement does is put Lafayette County in charge of those bridges and the inspection requirements, maintenance, repairs all fall upon them so this is like Christmas in June with that I move to approve. 00:26:03.950 --> 00:26:25.559 Thank you. Is there a second? Second by Mr. Diddens. Any discussion? Seeing none you may cast your vote and that passes 13 to 0. Thank you. 00:26:25.559 --> 00:26:26.559 Thank you. 00:26:26.559 --> 00:26:27.940 Next item. 00:26:27.940 --> 00:26:30.839 The approval of the bid tabs was removed earlier. 00:26:30.839 --> 00:26:36.400 So we're moving down to HD 2610, which is the approval of the Joint Agreement for the 00:26:36.400 --> 00:26:42.380 reconstruction of Route 26 and McConnell Road intersection. 00:26:42.380 --> 00:26:53.539 This is a fully funded project as a result of an award from the state grant from them. 00:26:53.539 --> 00:26:59.099 And so this also is a wonderful opportunity that we have. 00:26:59.099 --> 00:27:08.680 There is a small appropriation of $30,000 in case the current projections come in slightly 00:27:08.680 --> 00:27:16.160 over the engineer's expectations, but otherwise this is also a positive development. 00:27:16.160 --> 00:27:19.519 So with that, I make a motion to approve the resolution. 00:27:19.519 --> 00:27:20.519 Thank you. 00:27:20.519 --> 00:27:21.519 Is there a second? 00:27:21.519 --> 00:27:22.519 Mr. Newton? 00:27:22.519 --> 00:27:31.059 Okay, is there any discussion? Yes. Mr. Diddens, go ahead. Yes, I just wondered are 00:27:31.059 --> 00:27:36.460 they just going to make the intersection bigger, flatter? I mean what's, what's the 00:27:36.460 --> 00:27:42.299 what's the plan? They're not going to put a roundabout in, are they? No roundabout, but there is going 00:27:42.299 --> 00:27:47.740 to be the addition of a left turn lane on the southbound traffic of 26. Okay, great, 00:27:47.740 --> 00:27:53.420 great, that's a lot. Thank you. Okay, any other discussion? Mr. Hadley, go ahead. 00:27:53.420 --> 00:27:55.420 Real quick, when is this going to be done? 00:27:56.420 --> 00:28:01.019 Engineer Rasmussen told me it'd be done by the end of 2026 construction season, correct? 00:28:01.019 --> 00:28:04.980 And he said if it wasn't, he was going to stay as our engineer for another 10 years. 00:28:06.500 --> 00:28:11.779 That sounds, that sounds like a deal. But I believe that is correct, the end of 2026, correct? 00:28:12.819 --> 00:28:17.900 Yep, okay. Thank you. Anything else, Mr. Hadley? No, thank you. All right, any other discussion? 00:28:19.420 --> 00:28:21.420 All right, seeing none, you can cast your vote. 00:28:21.420 --> 00:28:37.940 and that passes 12-0. Your next item please. The next is a resolution to 00:28:37.940 --> 00:28:48.659 approve a bid. This is a bid awarded to Martin and Company 444,273. 00:28:48.659 --> 00:28:57.700 That is a agreement with West Point on North Shippey Road. So I move to approve. 00:28:57.700 --> 00:29:06.450 Thank you. Is there a second by Mr. Jogerst? Any discussion? Seeing none, please cast your vote. 00:29:06.450 --> 00:29:23.450 And that passes 13 to 0. Your final item please. This is a approval of the truck 00:29:23.450 --> 00:29:28.049 and snow equipment for a tandem cabin chassis that we have had on order for 00:29:28.049 --> 00:29:35.529 about one year now. That truck will, we expect it to come in this fall and then 00:29:35.529 --> 00:29:42.970 Then we need to equip it with the bed and the plows and the rest of the equipment and 00:29:42.970 --> 00:29:45.070 that is a lengthy process as well. 00:29:45.070 --> 00:29:51.929 So what this does is one, set the price, two, get us in the queue and be prepared for the 00:29:51.929 --> 00:29:53.549 arrival of that truck. 00:29:53.549 --> 00:29:55.990 So, I move to approve DHG 2612. 00:29:55.990 --> 00:29:56.559 I move to approve DHG 2612. 00:29:56.559 --> 00:29:57.400 Thank you. 00:29:57.400 --> 00:29:59.200 Is there a second by Mr. Busker discussion? 00:30:00.680 --> 00:30:02.279 Mr. Hadley, go ahead. 00:30:02.279 --> 00:30:03.599 Yes, I have a question. 00:30:03.599 --> 00:30:08.059 Back in February, we purchased another truck 00:30:08.059 --> 00:30:12.319 from Dubuque in Iowa, a freight liner. 00:30:12.319 --> 00:30:16.519 Are these both same type of trucks or different trucks? 00:30:17.400 --> 00:30:20.000 I believe they're both tandem axle trucks, 00:30:20.000 --> 00:30:21.640 meant to be snowplow trucks. 00:30:21.640 --> 00:30:26.519 They're both, so we're getting two trucks this year sometime then. 00:30:27.720 --> 00:30:30.359 One this year, perhaps the other one next year. 00:30:30.359 --> 00:30:32.920 There's still a backlog on those, so. 00:30:32.920 --> 00:30:34.680 Okay. Fingers crossed. 00:30:34.680 --> 00:30:42.599 The other reason why there's interest in getting maybe moving that second truck up a little bit 00:30:42.599 --> 00:30:49.240 and was because there's a new exhaust emission standards going to be put in place. 00:30:49.240 --> 00:30:53.880 and Mr. Janssen was trying to get ahead of that issue. 00:30:53.880 --> 00:30:58.880 So that's usually not a good thing to cut your teeth on. 00:31:00.440 --> 00:31:02.640 I see the prices are almost similar, 00:31:02.640 --> 00:31:05.400 but not too much difference in it. 00:31:05.400 --> 00:31:07.200 So, okay, thank you. 00:31:07.200 --> 00:31:08.039 Thank you, Mr. Hadley. 00:31:08.039 --> 00:31:11.720 Any other discussion? 00:31:11.720 --> 00:31:24.119 Seeing none, please cast your vote. 00:31:24.119 --> 00:31:26.000 And that passes 13 to zero. 00:31:26.000 --> 00:31:28.680 Any other information out of your committee, Mr. Brandt? 00:31:28.680 --> 00:31:29.920 Nothing else at this time. 00:31:29.920 --> 00:31:31.079 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 00:31:31.079 --> 00:31:34.920 I know I had asked if it was likely that the animal control 00:31:36.920 --> 00:31:40.279 new building would be up and operational by July 1st. 00:31:40.279 --> 00:31:43.440 I'm assuming we're on schedule with that, hopefully. 00:31:43.440 --> 00:31:45.920 We've been paying rent on that building since January, 00:31:45.920 --> 00:31:49.039 so it'd be good to get that finished up. 00:31:49.039 --> 00:31:50.720 That concludes all the agenda items. 00:31:50.720 --> 00:31:52.160 Is there a motion to adjourn? 00:31:52.160 --> 00:31:53.000 So moved. 00:31:53.000 --> 00:31:55.279 By Mr. Bush, second by Mr. Busker. 00:31:55.279 --> 00:31:57.599 Any discussion on adjourning? 00:31:57.599 --> 00:31:59.359 If not, please cast your vote. 00:32:01.079 --> 00:32:11.160 That passes 12-0. Thank you everyone. Have a good weekend.