February 15 - Lee County, Illinois

PROPERTIES COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 @ 9:00 A.M.
Members present: Nicholson, Harrison, Tucker, Stevens
also present: Chris Henkel, Kim Becker, Frances Mitchell, Nancy Nelson, John Fritts,
Dave White
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Comments :trom States Attorney's representative, Frances Mitchell, regarding temporary use of
room in New Courts Building addition for storage of paperwork. Committee recommends
allowing use of extra room for one year with States Attorney's office and they will be
responsible for security of their materials in that room.
Discussion regarding liability insurance coverage at county property on 4th Street.
understood the Food Pantry will carry liability insurance for themselves and their clients.
More discussion regarding possibility of increasing county liability insurance :trom $1 million
dollars to $2 million dollars. Cost would be an increase of$75,000 to $90,000 premium.
We also were presented a possible savings of $68.00 to $1905.00 in premium on Highway
Department equipment if we increase raising deductible :trom $1,000 to $25,000. Not
recommended :tromthis committee.
More long discussion regarding coverage on county property. It was decided we will have more
discussion with appraisal company on current property values. It is decided committee people
will meet with representatives of the Industrial Appraisal Company and do an on-site reviewing
of property on 4th Street and County Highway buildings in Amboy.
Motion by Harrison, seconded by Stevens to add alight at the back door of the Old Courthouse to
light handicapped parking and back door of building.
The following claims were presented:
Properties $21,323.96
Insurance & Bonds $ 136.42
New Courts Building Fund $ 6,619.26
Maintenance report: The contract with KONE elevator maintenance was signed a few months
ago for 5 years. Cannot get out of it until the end of the 5 year term. New elevators in new
courts addition will be with Otis Elevator Company.
Chris reported the carpet on the 4th floor of the addition was not properly installed. The
committee on a vote by Tucker, seconded by Stevens voted that Lee County Properties
Committee reject the carpet installed and is to be replaced by new carpet installation.
Discussion followed regarding possibly charging a $50.00 fee for using 3rd floor boardroom or
conference room in Old Courthouse for meeting rental to anyone other than County Government
It is