City of Wood Dale Public Works Committee met October 12.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
Committee Date: October 12, 2017
Present: Ald. Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, R. Wesley & Woods
Absent: Ald. Catalano, Susmarski & E. Wesley
Also Present: Treasurer Porch, City Manager Mermuys, Chief Vesta,
E. Cage, M. York, K. Chrissie
Meeting Convened at: 8:10 p.m.
Approval of the Minutes:
The minutes of the September 28, 2017 meeting were approved as presented.
Report and Recommendation:
Approval of Purchase of a 2018 Full Size Ford Transit Van
Discussion:
Mr. York reported that Public Works currently has a 2001 Dodge van in very bad shape
and needs to be replaced. It is currently being used as a back-up mode of
transportation on a limited basis. They at first considered a dump truck, but realized it
wasn’t that practical. Ald. Jakab asked about getting a pick-up truck that could be used
for plowing. Mr. York responded that they currently have enough snow plow vehicles.
He explained the proposed uses for having a van which include keeping certain
expensive equipment enclosed. When asked about employees driving city vehicles, Mr.
York stated that all employees including seasonal have a background check performed
which include motor vehicles. Chief Vesta stated that there is a process the Police
Department undergoes through Human Resources and the Secretary of State which
allows the Police Department to submit a batch to check driver license statuses. Ald. R.
Wesley asked about checking these more frequently. Chief stated that he would need
to review the SOS guidelines on how often this can be done.
Vote:
Ald. R. Wesley made a motion, seconded by Ald. Sorrentino, to approve the purchase
of a 2018 full size Ford Transit Van in the not-to-exceed amount of $36,269.00. A roll
call vote was taken, with the following results:
Ayes: Ald. Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, R. Wesley & Woods
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Motion: Carried
Items to be Considered at Future Meetings:
a. Stormwater Cost Share (December 14th)
b. Disposal of Old Street Signs (December 14th)
c. Irving Park Road Streetlights (TBD)
d. Forest Preserve Land Swap (TBD)
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Here is the agenda as provided by the committee:
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