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Bob (facilities) described a leaking hot-water galvanized pipe in the courthouse basement and said asbestos insulation will be removed before pipe replacement. He said the asbestos abatement will cost about $2,600. “It's a hot water line down in the basement... I already signed the paperwork, it's gonna cost me $2,600 to remove all the asbestos,” Bob said. He described a mix of old galvanized and copper piping and said the complexity requires a specialist to access and replace piping in confined crawl spaces.

Bob also provided progress updates: ceiling tiles and electrical penetrations have been addressed after wiring work; a new air-conditioning unit and controls for the jail’s computer room have been installed; roof replacement appears to have stopped leaks; and fence work and gate interconnects are near completion with a security contractor (SAS) scheduled to finish interconnect work in early March.

Grant work and windows: staff said they prioritized two projects for an NCICG grant search: lintel/window replacement at the governmental center and masonry stabilization at the downtown courthouse. Staff submitted the project information to NCICG for potential grant opportunities and will await responses. “We got that information submitted,” a facilities speaker said; later he clarified the submission went to NCICG for grant-finding assistance.

Price volatility: Kurt (facilities/project staff) reported sudden price increases for aluminum storefront/window systems that affect several projects, noting recent notices of 26% and two 13% price jumps attributed to tariffs and raw-material sourcing. “Our estimates are kind of up in the air right now,” he said, advising the committee that bids and estimates will require close monitoring and coordination with procurement timelines.

Other work: Bob said the downtown courthouse kitchenette will receive new commercial cabinets and countertops, several offices and judge’s chambers are being cleaned and painted, and lightning protection work remains scheduled for spring. He said the interconnects for gates are pending a March contractor visit and that fencing and a concrete slab for a basement area are in progress.

Why it matters: the work addresses public-safety and building-safety issues (asbestos removal, electrical upgrades, jail cooling), preserves county assets (masonry stabilization), and may be eligible for outside grant funding, but staff warned that fluctuating material costs could affect bid timing and project budgets.

Next steps: staff will coordinate asbestos abatement and pipe replacement, complete remaining electrical and interconnect work with contracted vendors, monitor pricing and bid timelines for window and masonry work, and report back as grant opportunities or procurement decisions develop.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Property 2-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Facilities staff updated the Property Committee on downtown courthouse water-line leaks, asbestos removal, electrical and ceiling work, fence and gate installation, a window/masonry grant submission to NCICG, and noted recent material-price volatility affecting upcoming bids.","taxTitle","LaSalle County, Illinois","taxId",59330,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304462,"LaSalle County parks staff propose cameras, parking upgrades and accessibility changes at Shabana and Catlin parks",954,302425,1256615,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2461738-e34bad41b143650fe7d62d0e4ebd0876&start=302&end=1256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2461738-e34bad41b143650fe7d62d0e4ebd0876/thumbnail_302425.jpg","/articles/6304462/LaSalle-County/Illinois/LaSalle-County-parks-staff-propose-cameras-parking-upgrades-and-accessibility-changes-at-Shabana-and-Catlin-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304462-eeefecb6a67db965f14042c93a82f110/orig.mp4?Expires=1774672029&Signature=JgZoUd~eiJBH9nXPCznuHZPY2bh~5pAmADoa2gkS~hEJquBsiojTbWLjjYS1ca3JBEz3cBAee3YlOuzn-gqb~ARBLJxkXl10Iz7vlJ3-JhGZwHsx0YNcVmsc9Xz9fGTyiRleR97tHdavneGRV-CjKUzh9WV1rRaiYSm7--Ny3NnST62M-aCbD2xWbQvBspyNjh6mlmXTALp9w5XmcmAoZyyK7QWuoKpcsL9Zejo1Margys7TNLyXFViapQlGA9GfkJ-KE2B4x1k9dbuFsp1NX57MGZbWlVBrrmCW~JlYkU9g4WTVhrJmN7gbmo5xKW5Glp-spjAUjJ8TvYa-Ggz~zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff told the LaSalle County Property Committee on Feb. 8 that winter and recent incidents at Shabana Park have prompted plans to deter vandalism and vehicle damage, and that Catlin Park will need parking and accessibility upgrades tied to an upcoming building project.

Ken (parks staff) said recent problems at Shabana included vehicles driving on turf and one stolen trash receptacle. To prevent future theft and illegal removal, he proposed adding roughly 80 pounds of ballast in the bottoms of park garbage cans and keeping dollies in park bathrooms for guests with reservations to move them if needed. “We're gonna put about 80 pounds in the bottom, so you're not gonna be able to take them,” he said.

Ken described a preferred camera system that uses cellular-connected trail-style cameras with solar panels and a central base station so images upload to the cloud rather than relying solely on SD cards. He said a four-camera kit suitable for Shabana would cost about a grand and that Catlin might require four to eight cameras but could probably use four because of one primary entrance. “That setup ... it's relatively expensive for about 4 cameras. It's about a grand,” he said. He added the cameras can be daisy-chained on the cellular network and have solar backups to reduce battery changes.

Committee discussion covered ancillary steps: posting “stay off grass” signs, installing bollards and dedicating gravel parking areas to keep vehicles off turf, and placement height for cameras to deter tampering while still capturing license plates. Gary asked whether visible solar panels might encourage vandalism; Ken said cameras could be placed high enough to make removal difficult and that in many cases an attempt to remove them would itself be captured on video.

Catlin Park work: Ken outlined staging to create a parking lot for a modular building. He said the plan includes moving equipment storage, graveling a lot, and building accessible concrete for ADA-compliant access to the building’s entrance. For a separate park amenity, staff reported the existing wooden handicap horse ramp is in poor repair; Ken said replacing it with an aluminum ramp would cost about $3,000, while building a wooden ramp would be roughly half that. He suggested evaluating actual use before committing to the full replacement.

Seeding and prairie restoration: Ken said he is seeking a Truax-style no-till drill (about 8-foot size) to seed five acres at Catlin and five acres at Shabana; if rental equipment is unavailable, he may hire a contractor. He asked committee members for leads; one committee member suggested a private contact, John Garrity, who maintains a drill used for prairie seedings.

Internet at Catlin: John (staff) reported two recent requests to bring Starlink internet service to Catlin’s building; he said installation equipment costs about $1,500 and monthly service about $140, and that a local installer (Fisic Electric) works with Starlink installations. He plans to consult the installer before purchasing equipment.

The committee approved payment of parks bills during the meeting. Ken said he has funds in his budget to cover initial camera purchases. Staff will return with cost estimates and implementation plans for parking, cameras, ramp replacement and seeding.

Why it matters: the proposals seek to protect park assets, reduce maintenance costs from off-road driving, and make a new building at Catlin accessible and usable year-round.","Parks staff described theft and vehicle damage at Shabana and proposed weight-filled garbage cans, cellular trail cameras, bollards and a new parking plan at Catlin; staff also discussed replacing a failing handicap horse ramp and seeding work, and a motion to pay parks bills carried.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304467,"LaSalle County committee forwards Serena-area radio tower purchase to full board",226,67455,293505,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2461738-e34bad41b143650fe7d62d0e4ebd0876&start=67&end=293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2461738-e34bad41b143650fe7d62d0e4ebd0876/thumbnail_67455.jpg","/articles/6304467/LaSalle-County/Illinois/LaSalle-County-committee-forwards-Serena-area-radio-tower-purchase-to-full-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304467-54c3fed9d42fb903418f414c4c07aa85/orig.mp4?Expires=1774672029&Signature=UZa38DQG4CLLzbEiYcjQMj1d2K0j2ZeAMTkJFGOKf-nB54BQriv4QUIiPcbCSMJO5TGlqoHh1077WMGZjCRY0JYpz3DM33wXF2HVbQSV1Qiafm9qfoZGkVfS7NRqM4J3AXKqkCDN1DIPNgQjTFH~i6dkCUB1PbGpStzl2jk~1tpUcX0EPfaCjtoAOStYKdDwpx-Z0tiAYVhUyeIEoJadcUrWwORVOZn7ksf7LXQfLFruX~H6urQoOzkymKM28WdliCjei1LzzO1Jx9ELQH97mOTKvJEk~JwK34Fv~YxgYyD8C9wAolOFr9Qv2XpS6dkbLR1s1QvKBVibm85dQmukLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The LaSalle County Property Committee on Feb. 8 voted to forward to the full county board a plan for the county to buy a radio tower site in the Serena area so the county’s emergency services have expanded radio coverage.

Sheriff said the county has “the opportunity to purchase a radio tower from our previous radio vendor” after that vendor was sold and divested its towers. He said the tower is “up in the Serena area” and that the proposal could substantially improve coverage in parts of the county with known reception problems. “Potentially would improve our coverage by, they're saying up to 100%,” he said, citing expected improvements in the Lake Holiday and Sheridan areas.

The seller’s package, the sheriff said, includes the tower, the building that houses generators and repeaters, and the land. He said the asking price was agreed at 45,000 for the whole property and described the parcel as “sitting on 7 acres” with a “400 foot radio tower.” The county would take title because the ETSB (Emergency Telephone System Board) cannot hold ownership of land; the ETSB would pay the purchase price and then lease the site from the county. “The ETSB will fully fund the purchase. The ETSB will also be responsible for all upkeep and maintenance on the tower and the property as well as any equipment,” the sheriff said. He added that the county’s counsel, Assistant State’s Attorney Herman, has obtained documents from the seller and will help draft lease terms “like a dollar a year or something of that nature.”

Committee members asked clarifying questions about what is included in the sale and current use of the tower. The sheriff said the county’s radios had not been moved to that tower by the prior vendor and that the county currently uses a much shorter (about 200-foot) tower in the area. Committee chair moved to forward the purchase proposal to the full board; the motion carried.

Why it matters: the purchase would give the county ownership of the site while the ETSB funds it and assumes maintenance costs, a structure the sheriff described as a pass-through purchase with a subsequent lease to the ETSB.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to forward the radio tower purchase to the full LaSalle County Board: motion carried (mover: Gary; second: not specified in transcript).","The Property Committee voted to forward to the full LaSalle County Board a proposal for the county to acquire a 400-foot radio tower and associated land and building in the Serena area; the county would hold title while the ETSB would fund purchase and upkeep under a lease.","actionData","errors"]

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