June 23, 2026 Facilities Committee Minutes Minutes
The Facilities Committee of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 met at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.
Committee Members Physically Present
Everett J. Solon, Committee Chair
Angela M. Stevenson
Maureen O. Rebholz
Committee Members Absent
Committee Members Virtually Present
Other Board Members
Jay K. McCracken, Board Chair
Physically Present
Others Physically Present
Tracy Morris, President
Kathy Ross, Vice President for Business Services and Finance
Mark Grzybowski, Vice President for Student Services
Vicki Trier, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Eric Johnson, Controller
Averil Miles, Director of Facilities
Others Virtually Present
Mr. Solon called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PROJECT UPDATES
Ms. Ross presented updates on current projects. Specific projects highlighted included the Capital Development Board (CDB) Parking Lot and Roadway Improvement Project for parking lots 3, 7, and 8. Alternatives for the TDT parking and training lots, and crack and sealcoating from the main drive to lot 7 is also included. The Board will be approving a bid this evening so we can move to the construction phase of this project. We anticipate the project to begin in early August 2025 with a substantial completion date in early November 2026.
Protection, Health, and Safety (PHS) projects completed in FY26 include D201/CETLA, Lighting and Security Camera Upgrades, Interior Lighting Phase I (which replaced CFL lights throughout the campus), and the Microbiology Lab. 2026 Campus Renovations include three projects. First is the Interior Lighting Replacement Phase II which replaces all remaining florescent lights in the CTC. Second is the Academic Support Center (ASC) Phase I which will build out the area within Building A into a new library function of the ASC to allow for future phases to be implemented over time. Additionally, a new handicap accessible elevator will be provided at the southeast corner of the space in order to provide an accessible public route throughout this portion of campus. The third project, creates the new office suite for the Information Technology (IT) Department suite. Additionally, approximately 2,000 square feet of existing corridor space directly outside the new office suite will be fully renovated.
Other projects completed in FY26 include the Indigenous People’s Interpretive Stations, Assessment Center, Distance Learning Classrooms, and the Café and Corridors.
One grant project completed in FY26 include the Distance Learning Classroom Equipment. Other grant projects in progress include the IGEN Project-Solar Bench with one additional bench purchased in FY26, bringing the total to three with a goal to purchase a few more in future years. Materials for the EV Charging Stations are onsite and we are currently going through the necessary steps with the vendor to have them operational. The contractors for the 10,250 square foot Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Educational Center are currently working on interior metal stud framing, installing the exterior stone veneer, and coordinating with Ameren for the installation of the transformer. The building is on target for substantial completion by December 31, 2026 with project final completion and grant close-out by February 26, 2027.
Furniture/Painting Allowance Projects completed in FY26 include the Building C Kitchen, prior U of I Extension Office, and B213 and E326 classrooms.
A possible future project is a Deferred Maintenance (CDB) Project submission to update the end-of-life fire alarm system that will no longer be supported by the manufacturer. This will require replacement of all main panels and devices.
Presentation From Demonica Kemper Architects
On behalf of Demonica Kemper Architects, Ms. Ross presented renderings, cost estimations, and funding sources for possible 2027 Campus Renovations projects. The two possible projects in priority order include: Academic Support Center Phase II and the Lighting Replacement Phase III.
DISCUSSION
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OTHER
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Solon declared the meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.