City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Nov. 24

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Nov. 24

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Ald. Bastedo called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.

2. Roll Call – Attendance: -

Present: Committee Members

Ald. Bastedo

Ald. Bram

Ald. Baker

Ald. Irby

Absent:  None

Quorum Present: 4 present - (quorum)

Also in attendance: Mayor Levin (Item H)

City Manager Grabowski (Item H)

Public Works Director Balicki

City Engineer Sianis

IT Director Kravets

Tish Powell – Republic Services

Mike Brink – Waste Management

Bill Kenney, George Strom, John McGee - LRS

Public Present: Lisa Gerhold Dirks – Elmhurst Cool Cities

3. Public Comments:  

• Lisa Gerhold Dirks – Present to listen and support sustainability initiatives.

4. Receipt of Written Communications:  

• Lisa Gerhold Dirks – Elmhurst Cool Cities

• Tish Powell – Republic Services

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the October 27, 2025, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Irby motioned to approve the October 27, 2025 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee; Ald. Baker seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby). Minutes approved.

B. Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 of the Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) - Review of the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes to remain closed: October 14, 2015 and October 26, 2015:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.  Ald. Bram motioned to keep minutes closed, Ald. Irby seconded.  Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby). Minutes will remain closed.

C. Pending Referrals:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.  Ald. Bram is interested in the latest referral regarding fleet vehicles. Any annual cost of ownership and replacement.

D. 2026 GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract:

IT Director Kravets presented the agenda item. Ald. Irby motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Bram seconded.  Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby)  Report approved.

E. IDOT Smart Corridor - North Ave (62N33) - Supplemental Funding Resolution:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item Ald. Irby motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Bake seconded.  Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby)  Report approved.

F. 2025 Watermain Replacement - Construction Engineering Services Contract Amendment:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Irby seconded.  Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby)  Report approved.

G. WRF Bundle 5 - Change Order #2 - Building #1 HVAC Improvements:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.  Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Baker seconded.  Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby)  Report approved.

H. 2026-2031 Residential Solid Waste Collection Services RFQ/RFP:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.  The Committee concurred with City staff’s recommendation and provided direction to proceed with opening price proposals from LRS, Republic Services and Waste Management.

6. Other Business: None

7. Adjournment:  

Meeting adjourned at 8:49p.m.

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