City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met May 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
PRESENT: Alderman Thomas Belczak -Chairman, Alderman Eric Gustafson, Alderman Joseph Kenny, Alderman Dan Gombac – Director
ABSENT: None
ESTABLISH QUORUM
Chairperson Thomas Belczak called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, Darien, Illinois and declared a quorum present.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) Kubota Model ZD 1511 RL-60R zero tum riding mowers from Russo Power Equipment Inc in the amount of $33,834.44.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the staff is requesting an additional mower to allow staff to maintain an efficient grass-cutting scheduled. He reported that the purchase will be through the National Joint Powers Alliance NJPA.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Kenny made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Gustafson approval authorizing the purchase of two (2) Kubota Model ZD 1511 RL-60R zero tum riding mowers from Russo Power Equipment Inc in the amount of $33,834.44.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
b. Resolution - Authorizing the purchase of one new Radiodetection RD- 8100 PXL TXlOB Utility Location System from Associated Technical Service, ATS in an amount not to exceed $8,241.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the proposed utility line locator is an additional piece of equipment to be used by the water department to respond to JULIE calls as well as in-house main and service line surveys as required.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval authorizing the purchase of one new Radiodetection RD-8100 PXL TXlOB Utility Location System from Associated Technical Service, ATS in an amount not to exceed $8,241.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
c. Resolution - Accepting a proposal from Midwest Office Interiors to replace the Municipal Services facility task chairs in in an amount not to exceed $5,467.44.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that this is for 20 chairs for Public Works. He reported that this is the final improvement for the office and that the purchase will be through the National Joint Powers Alliance.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Kenny made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Gustafson approval accepting a proposal from Midwest Office Interiors to replace the Municipal Services facility task chairs in in an amount not to exceed $5,467.44.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
d. Resolution - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2019 Telehandler Cat TH357D in an amount not to exceed $112,040 from Altorfer/Caterpillar Inc.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the proposed equipment will be utilized for high reaching operations such as seasonal theme banners, holiday and special event decorations and for on and off-road loading and unloading of heavier project materials. He reported that the purchase will be through the National Joint Powers Alliance.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2019 Telehandler Cat TH357D in an amount not to exceed $112,040 from Altorfer/Caterpillar Inc.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
e. Resolution - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2019, Caterpillar Model 440-07 Backhoe Loader in an amount not to exceed $135,930 from Altorfer/Caterpillar Inc.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the proposed equipment backhoe and loader is utilized daily for various digging and loading activities within the street division. He reported that the current machine has a rating 78.89 and continues to experience component breakdowns.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Kenny made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Gustafson approval authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2019, Caterpillar Model 440-07 Backhoe Loader in an amount not to exceed $135,930 from Altorfer/Caterpillar Inc.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
f. Resolution - Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Downers Grove regarding street maintenance project on Williams Street, between Plainfield Road and 75th Street, within the corporate limits of the City of Darien.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the Village of Downers Grove and the City of Darien staff have been in discussions regarding a street maintenance project on Williams Street within the corporate limits of the City of Darien. He reported that the roadway is located in both municipalities and the project includes limited sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and resurfacing. Mr. Gombac reported that the Downers Grove will be the lead agency and will work the City staff to coordinate limits and quantities and upon completion will forward an invoice to Darien as it relates to the final quantities. He further reported that both parties agreed not to exceed $65,000.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Downers Grove regarding street maintenance project on Williams Street, between Plainfield Road and 75th Street, within the corporate limits of the City of Darien.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
g. Minutes -April 22, 2019 Municipal Services
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Chairperson Belczak reported that there was an administrative change. Mr. Gombac reported that he would report back on how to approve the minutes.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported on the curb and gutter and sidewalk projects and that the rain is putting some of the projects behind. He reported that staff will make every effort to have it done by the Fourth of July.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Chairperson Belczak announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Committee, Alderman Kenny made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Gustafson to adjourn. Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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