Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees met May 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Wednesday, May 20, 2020)
Generated by Michelle Ohlinger on Wednesday May 20, 2020 (VIA ZOOM)
Members present
Ken Doubler, Linda Mason, Kathy Watkins, Kathy Spears, Bobbi Burke, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson
Members absent
Dakota Montavon
Others present
Laurie Borowicz, President; Michelle Ohlinger, Executive Administrative Assistant to the President; Joanne Kantner, Vice President of Instruction; Mark Eddington, Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District
1. Opening of the Meeting
Procedural: A. Call to Order
Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Procedural: B. Roll Call
Ms. Ohlinger did roll call.
2. New Business
Action: A. Approval of Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between The Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District And Kishwaukee College
Mr. Johnson introduced Mr. Eddington to the Board.
Mr. Eddington thanked the Board for welcoming him to the meeting. Mr. Eddington provided a brief status update where the sewer project is currently. The sewer project is 100% design and the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District has applied for the permits to the EPA. Last week, an opportunity arose with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), for a fast-track rebuild Illinois grant program. The deadline for the grant program application is June 15th. The KWRD will apply for the grant money this Friday, and the money will be available first come, first serve.
Mr. Eddington stated that the agreement provided to the Board this evening, is essential for the application process. The grant program has a maximum of $5 million dollars that can be given to a project. $500,000 is the minimum amount that can be granted. The projects will be scored, and Mr. Eddington feels that the sewer project will score well. The grant money would come off the top of the project, and the remaining money would be financed through the IPA low-interest loan program. Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District is on the State's Intended Use Program. The loan would be financed for 20 years with a 1.5% interest rate.
The Village of Malta earlier today, passed a similar agreement to the one presented to the Kishwaukee College this evening. Mr. Eddington stated that they are seeking letters of support, which will be part of the application process that will be submitted on Friday.
Mr. Eddington stated that once we know that we have received the money, the project would go out to bid within a week and opening bids at the end at the end of the 45 day period. One of the prerequisites of this particular grant is that they want the project started within 90 days. Mr. Eddington mentioned that he is confident in meeting the 90 day deadline.
Mr. Johnson stated that the low-interest loan would be to the Kishwaukee Water Reclamtion District and the College would cover our share of a pro-rated, periodically payment to KWRD. Mr. Eddington stated that the plan could be structured in a number of different ways.
The agreement provided to the Board is contingent upon receiving the grant from DCEO. Dr. Borowicz asked Mr. Eddington if we could use the same agreement if we did not receive the grant and moved forward with the low-interest loan. Mr. Eddington felt that it would be the same agreement if we went forward with the low-interest loan.
Mr. Johnson stated that Joyce Nardulli has been helping the College and KWRD with the sewer project.
Motion to approve Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District and Kishwaukee College.
Motion by Kathy Watkins, second by Robert Hammon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting “aye”: Ken Doubler, Linda Mason, Kathy Watkins, Kathy Spears, Bobbi Burke, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson
3. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: A. End of Meeting
The meeting concluded at 5:46 pm.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Kathy Watkins, second by Bobbi Burke.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting "aye": Ken Doubler, Linda Mason, Kathy Watkins, Kathy Spears Bobbi Burke, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson
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