04-15-1986 - Laserfiche WebLink

Recommendation #31 to eliminate some of the roads and bridges from the County road program is an on -going item, according to Mr. Richards. He stated that it is County policy that the townships pay the first $100.00 for bridge repair, and the County pays the remainder. Mr. Wieland suggested that the Commission consider requesting the townships to pay one -half of the cost of bridge repair in their township up to a maximum of $1,000.00. It was suggested that the Engineer and the States Attorney make a recommendation to the Board in 60 days on a new policy for township bridge repairs. Mr. Richards has addressed Recommendation #32 by the elimination of one road maintenance district. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the States Attorney be directed to prepare the proper documentation for the sale of the road maintenance building at Chaffee, since this district was combined with Davenport. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Concerning Recommendation #33 on staffing analysis, Mr. Richards stated that he intends to eliminate two positions in the maintenance area, but he feels he will need two additional employees in engineering. Recommendations #34, 35 and 36 are not workable and it may not be legal to establish a fleet management internal service fund and a sinking fund. Recommendation #38 is presently done through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing of supplies, and Recommendation #41 to relocate the weed control office is being done. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to sell seven wicker chairs, which were discarded from the Courthouse lunchroom area, at a cost of $50.00 each to a local design company. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned.