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Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Oct. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present:

Keith McDonald, Chairperson

Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chairperson

Paul Arena

Joe Hoffman

Jaime Salgado

Michael Thompson

Others Present:

Patrick Thompson, County Administrator

Hope Edwards, Purchasing Director, (Staff Liaison)

Lafakeria Vaughn, State’s Attorney Office

Chris Dornbush, Chief Operations Officer

Shawn Franks, Director, Facilities

Jeff Bockhop, Stenstrom Companies LTD

Absent:

John Butitta

AGENDA:

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Approval of Minutes – September 19, 2024

D. Public Comment – This is the time we invite the public to address the Operations and Administrative Committee with issues and concerns. We ask you to limit your comments to three minutes. Personal attacks or inappropriate language of any sort will not be tolerated. We will allow a maximum of five speakers on a first come basis with sign-up at the meeting. Speakers may not address zoning matters which are pending before the ZBA, the Zoning Committee or the County Board. Personnel matters or pending or threatened litigation may not be addressed in open session. An individual may speak a maximum of three times per calendar year on the same topic. This prohibition shall include the repetition of the same topic in a statement on what is purported to be a different topic. After acknowledgment by the chair, please stand and state your name. Thank you.

E. Resolution Awarding Public Safety Building Concrete Ramp Snow & Ice Melt Replacement Using CIP 2025 Funds

Cost: $299,475

F. Resolution Awarding Public Safety Building Asbestos Abatement Contractor Using ARPA Funds

Cost: $451,400

G. Resolution Awarding Facilities Janitorial Services

H. Discussion – Public Safety Building Project Update

I. Future Agenda Items

J. Adjournment

Chairperson McDonald called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Roll Call

Chairperson Keith McDonald yes, Paul Arena yes, Valerie Hanserd yes, Joe Hoffman yes, Jaime Salgado yes, Michael Thompson yes.

Approval of Minutes – September 19, 2024

Motion: Chairperson McDonald. Second: Mr. Thompson.

Chairperson McDonald called for any discussion.

The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Public Comment

Chairperson McDonald omitted reading the Public Comment Section of the Agenda because no one was present to speak.

Resolution Awarding Public Safety Building Concrete Ramp Snow & Ice Melt Replacement Using CIP 2025 Funds

Cost: $299,475

Motion: Chairman McDonald. Second: Ms. Hanserd.

Chairperson McDonald called for any discussion.

• Discussion followed.

The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Resolution Awarding Public Safety Building Asbestos Abatement Contractor Using ARPA Funds

Cost: $451,400

Motion: Chairperson McDonald. Second: Mr. Thompson.

Chairperson McDonald called for any discussion.

• Discussion followed.

The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Resolution Awarding Facilities Janitorial Services

Motion: Chairperson McDonald. Second: Mr. Hoffman.

Chairperson McDonald called for any discussion.

• Discussion followed.

The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Discussion – Public Safety Building Project Update

An update was provided on the Public Safety Building Project.

• Discussion followed.

Future Agenda Items

• Emergency Outdoor Sirens

• Human Resources Insurance Items

• Camera Contract

• Waste Management Services

Motion to Adjourn

Chairperson McDonald called for a motion to adjourn.

Motion: Mr. Thompson. Second: Ms. Hanserd.

The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

https://wincoil.gov/images/government/meeting-agendas-minutes/Packets/2024_Packets/10_17_2024_Operations_Agenda_Packet.pdf