Logan County Board
January Building and Grounds Committee Meeting

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[June 11, 2015]  LINCOLN - Logan County Safety Complex January 6, 2015

Present: Kevin Bateman; Bob Farmer; David Hepler; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher; David Blankenship
Guests: Dennis Reves

Mr. Bateman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve the minutes from the December 2, 2014 meeting. Motion passed.

Old Business:

County Website/Job Listing Update: Mr. Bateman reported he is still working on this item. Mrs. Schumacher reported she talked to the company that she met at the IACO meeting. Mrs. Schumacher was not pleased with the company. Mrs. Schumacher plans to talk to another company tomorrow to see what they have to offer.

Update on Elevator: Mr. Bateman reported the elevator project will start on January 28, 2015. Mr. Bateman has been in contact with KONE, Goodman Fence, and the inspector. Mr. Bateman reported the elevator maintenance room should cost around $3,800. Mr. Bateman had to order a special chain link fence. KONE and Goodman Fence will work together on installing the fence. Goodman Fence will get with Dennis Reves after the elevator project is done to work on fencing off the computer and phone system in the basement. Mr. Bateman would like to upgrade the inside of the elevator. Mr. Bateman would like Mr. Reves to paint the inside of the elevator and lay carpet.

Salary Reimbursement and Office Renovation-Kim’s Turner Office: Mr. Bateman is trying to get through the elevator project first and then will focus his time on Kim Turner’s office.
PTAC Unit in County Board Office Update: Mr. Bateman reported hopefully the PTAC unit will be installed next week.

BLI Lighting Update: Mrs. Schumacher reported she is unsure if BLI Lighting installed the housing globes yet. Mr. Bateman reported the lights at the park look wonderful.

Abraham Lincoln Statue: Mr. Bateman reported the Abraham Lincoln Statue committee has yet to give him the specs for the base of the statue. Mr. Bateman will contact JoAnne Marlin regarding the specs. Mrs. Schumacher asked Mr. Hepler if he signed the contract with Henson Robinson. Once Donald Fournier receives the contract, he can forward the package to DCEO. Mrs. Schumacher reported the SEDAC group would like to publish Logan County in their newsletter as satisfied customers.

New Business:

Military Veterans Information Center: Mr. Hepler would like to put a display in the Courthouse. Mr. Hepler would like to use the Logan County Board Office as a place for recruiters to meet with individuals. A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve Military Veteran Information Center at the Courthouse. Motion passed. Mr. Hepler will talk to Sheriff. Discussion was held regarding other possible locations.

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Computer for Dennis Reves: Mr. Bateman reported Todd Farley will go to Best Buy and purchase Dennis a new monitor for under $150.00.

Payment for LEAD’s damage: Mr. Wright explained the LEAD line was hit by lightning a few months ago. CIRMA would not pay for the damage done. Mr. Wright does not have the money in his budget to pay for the bill. Mr. Wright would like Building and Grounds to pay for the bill. Mr. Ruben suggested Mr. Wright pay for it out of the pool money. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to pay for the amount of the LEAD damage out of the pool line item. Motion passed.

Mr. Bateman reported Mr. Fulscher called him and informed him the computer room at the Safety Complex is not being cooled properly. He would like the County to pay for half of the bill for a separate unit and he would pay the other half. Mr. Fulscher called Henson Robinson to ask them to come look at the Safety Complex computer room to give a quote on how much it would cost to upgrade the system.

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to approve up to $5,000 and sharing the cost with 911 50/50. This item was not on the agenda; therefore, it was a straw vote. Mr. Bateman will put this item on the agenda Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Mr. Reves reminded everyone the courthouse dome leaks when it rains.

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve the bills. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:48 p.m.

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