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DeKalb County, Illinois |
Minutes of the
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The
DeKalb County Forest Preserve Committee met Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at the
DeKalb County Administration Building, East Conference Room, at 6:00p.m.
Vice-Chairman John Guehler called the meeting to order with Mr. Dlabal,
Mr. Haines, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Simonson present.
Mr. Terry Hannan and Mr. Greg Milburg were also present. Mr. Morreale and
Mr. Sands were not present.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
Moved
by Mr. Dlabal, seconded by Mr. Lyle, and it was carried unanimously
with a voice vote to approve the minutes for December.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
Moved
by Mr. Dlabal, seconded by Mr. McLaughlin, and it was carried unanimously with a
voice vote to approve an amended agenda adding item 4A for a discussion on the
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Nursing Home.
BID
OPENING FOR FOREST PRESERVE PICK-UP TRUCK
Mr.
Hannan explained the Joint Purchasing Program (for truck bids) through the State
of Illinois to the Committee members. Mr. Hannan stated that a public notice
appeared in the local papers asking local dealerships to submit sealed bids for
a 2002 ¾ ton pick-up truck and snowplow with the same specifications that were
offered through the State. Mr. Hannan announced that he had received 5 sealed
bids. Mr. Guehler opened each bid and announced the bid prices offered to the
Forest Preserve District. The bids received, in the order they were opened, are
as follows: Brian Bemis Auto World $29,165, Brad Manning Ford $26,361, Alan
Brown Chevrolet $25,800, Sycamore Auto $22,830 and Northwest Ford of Franklin
Park $22,942. These bids all included an optional snowplow attachment. Mr.
Hannan stated that he received two state bids: 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 for $23,416
and a 2002 GMC Sierra for $21,967. Mr. Hannan stated that he would review the
specifications on all bids received to determine which truck would have the best
package at the lowest price. All Committee members agreed.
GENERAL
DISCUSSION
Mr. Hannan distributed flyers for Winterfest 2002 (attached) to all Committee members. He encouraged all members to attend if possible.
Mr. Hannan announced that the Forest Preserve District has received a $100 donation from Ken and Audrey Bowden for the DeKalb County Community Foundation Land Acquisition Fund.
Mr. Hannan stated that the State’s Attorney had reviewed the contract for the purchase of the Kirkland property containing approximately 300 acres on the north side of the Kishwaukee River (proposed new forest preserve). Mr. Hannan added that he was waiting for the signed option contract from the landowner. Mr. Hannan stated that he is applying for a C-2000 grant for 2003/2004 for prairie restoration at the new forest preserve site. He added that this is a $28,000 grant over a two-year period.
Mr. Hannan shared that Mr. Pete Olson, a local birder and Northern Illinois University employee, had spotted rare long-eared owls at Afton Forest Preserve.
Mr.
Dlabal stated that the Intergovernmental Agreement concerning the nursing home
went before the Public Policy Committee last night. He explained that they are
designing a wheelchair path with a possible observation deck for the residents
there. Mr. Hannan stated that he was involved with this project and that it is a
projected 600-700 foot path. He added that this concept would be on the agenda
for the County Board to discuss.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr.
Lyle moved, Mr. Simonson seconded, to adjourn the meeting and the motion passed
with a unanimous voice vote.
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Vice-Chairman, John Guehler
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