City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met Nov. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
PRESENT: Alderman Thomas Belczak -Chairman, Alderman Eric Gustafson, Alderman Joseph Kenny, Dan Gombac – Director
ABSENT: None
ESTABLISH QUORUM
Chairperson Thomas Belczak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois. Chairperson Belczak declared a quorum present.
a. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Tiles in Style LLC, dba TAZA Supplies for the purchase of bituminous binder and surface.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department removes and replaces various storm sewers and culvert pipes across driveway aprons and roadways for various Public Works projects. He reported that three competitive quotes were received, and staff recommends Tiles in Style LLC. He further reported that the pricing is comparable.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Tiles in Style LLC, dba TAZA Supplies for the purchase of bituminous binder and surface.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
b. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve Co. for the purchase of Culvert Metal Pipes, Metal bands and metal flared end sections and fittings.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department requires the use of culvert metal pipes and connectors to be used for various Public Works projects, such as driveway culvert replacements, storm sewer replacements and ditching projects.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve Co. for the purchase of Culvert Metal Pipes, Metal bands and metal flared end sections and fittings.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
c. Resolution – Accept a proposal from 119th St Materials (formerly Will Co Green, LLC) to provide tipping and transfer services for Public Works projects.
Municipal Services Committee Meeting November 22, 2021
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department generates waste from various Public Works projects, such as water main breaks, valve and hydrant replacements, landscape restorations and ditching projects. He reported that the City received one competitive quote. He further reported that there was a 20% increase in pricing.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from 119th St Materials (formerly Will Co Green, LLC) to provide tipping and transfer services for Public Works projects.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
d. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for the purchase of High Density Polyethylene Pipes, Bands, Flared End Sections, and fittings.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department requires the use of High-Density Polyethylene Pipes (HDPP) and connectors to be used for various Public Works projects, such as storm sewer replacements and ditching projects.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for the purchase of High-Density Polyethylene Pipes, Bands, Flared End Sections, and fittings.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
e. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve Co. for the purchase of Pressure Pipe.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department requires the use of Pressure Pipe to be used for various Public Works projects, such as storm sewer replacements and ditching projects. He reported that the pressure pipe is further required to meet the EPA requirements when a water main is adjacent to a storm water main.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve Co. for the purchase of Pressure Pipe.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
f. Resolution - Accept a proposal from EJ USA, Inc. for Storm Sewer Structures, iron grates and concrete adjusting rings.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of storm sewer structures to be used for various Public Works projects, such as storm sewer maintenance and ditching projects. He reported that the pricing is straight from the manufacturer.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from EJ USA, Inc. for Storm Sewer Structures, iron grates and concrete adjusting rings.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
g. Resolution – Accept a proposal from JC Landscaping & Tree Service of topsoil and for the purchase and placement of sod.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department requires the services of a landscaper to complete larger restoration projects from various Public Works projects, such as water main breaks, storm sewer and ditching projects. He reported that the City provides topsoil to the vendor, and the vendor grades the topsoil based on the cubic yards provided and purchases sod, fertilizer, and placement of the sod.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from JC Landscaping & Tree Service of topsoil and for the purchase and placement of sod.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
h. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Shreve Services, Inc. for the purchase of topsoil.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year the department requires the use of topsoil for landscape restoration for various Public Works projects, such as water main breaks, storm sewer replacements and ditching projects.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Gustafson approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Shreve Services, Inc. for the purchase of topsoil.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
i. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for Smith and Blair Stainless Steel Water Main Repair Clamps Style 226 with stainless steel bolts for the maintenance of water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of water main repair clamps to repair water main breaks throughout the City.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for Smith and Blair Stainless Steel Water Main Repair Clamps Style 226 with stainless steel bolts for the maintenance of water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
j. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for Smith and Blair Stainless Steel Water Main Repair Clamps Style 238 in various sizes for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of water main repair clamps to repair water main breaks throughout the City.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for Smith and Blair Stainless Steel Water Main Repair Clamps Style 238 in various sizes for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
k. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Ziebell Water Service Products Inc. for Type K Copper Pipe for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of copper pipe to repair water main breaks throughout the City.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Ziebell Water Service Products Inc. for Type K Copper Pipe for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
l. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve, Co. for Mueller Brand brass fittings for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of water main brass fittings to repair water-system related items throughout the City.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve, Co. for Mueller Brand brass fittings for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
m. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for General Water Utility Tools and Marking Supplies for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of various utility tools and marking supplies to repair water-system related items throughout the City.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for General Water Utility Tools and Marking Supplies for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
n. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Core & Main for General Water Utility Fixtures for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of various utility fixtures to repair water-system related items throughout the City.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for General Water Utility Fixtures for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
o. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Core & Main for water valves for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of various water valves to repair water-system related items throughout the City.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for water valves for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
p. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for Mueller Super Centurion fire hydrants, valves, and accessories for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department is required to replace fire hydrants due to accidents or due to the repair parts exceeding the cost of a new fire hydrant.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for Mueller Super Centurion fire hydrants, valves, and accessories for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
q. Resolution – Accept a proposal from EJ USA, Inc. for East Jordan CD250 fire hydrant and auxiliary valves for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department is required to replace fire hydrants due to accidents or due to the repair parts exceeding the cost of a new fire hydrant.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Resolution – Accept a proposal from EJ USA, Inc. for East Jordan CD250 fire hydrant and auxiliary valves for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
r. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Ziebell Water Service Products, Inc. for Waterous Pacer fire hydrant and auxiliary valves for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department is required to replace fire hydrants due to accidents or due to the repair parts exceeding the cost of a new fire hydrant.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Ziebell Water Service Products, Inc. for Waterous Pacer fire hydrant and auxiliary valves for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
s. Resolution – Accept a proposal from Underground Pipe and Valve Co. for Clow Medallion fire hydrants, valves, and accessories for the maintenance of the water system.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department is required to replace fire hydrants due to accidents or due to the repair parts exceeding the cost of a new fire hydrant.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Underground Pipe and Valve Co. For Clow Medallion fire hydrants, valves, and accessories for the maintenance of the water system.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
t. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Underground Pipe and Valve Co. for the Clow Eddy fire hydrant repair parts.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of manufacturer-specified fire hydrant repair parts for fire hydrant repairs.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Underground Pipe and Valve Co. for the Clow Eddy fire hydrant repair parts.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
u. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Underground Pipe and Valve Co. for the Clow Medallion fire hydrant repair parts.
During the year, the department requires the use of manufacturer-specified fire hydrant repair parts for fire hydrant repairs.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Gustafson made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Underground Pipe and Valve Co. for the Clow Medallion fire hydrant repair parts.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
v. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Ziebell Water Service Products for the Traverse City fire hydrant repair.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of manufacturer-specified fire hydrant repair parts for fire hydrant repairs. He reported that while the Traverse City fire hydrants are no longer manufactured, many of the parts are currently available.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Ziebell Water Service Products for the Traverse City fire hydrant repair.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
w. Resolution - Accept a proposal from EJ USA Inc. for the East Jordan Water Master 5CD250 and Water Master 5BR250 fire hydrant repair.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of manufacturer-specified fire hydrant repair parts for fire hydrant repairs.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of a Resolution accepting a proposal from EJ USA Inc. for the East Jordan Water Master 5CD250 and Water Master 5BR250 fire hydrant repair.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
x. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for the Mueller Super Centurion fire hydrant repair parts.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of manufacturer-specified fire hydrant repair parts for fire hydrant repairs.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for the Mueller Super Centurion fire hydrant repair parts.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
y. Resolution - Accept a proposal from Core & Main for the US Pipe Metropolitan fire hydrant repair parts.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that during the year, the department requires the use of manufacturer specified fire hydrant repair parts for fire hydrant repairs.
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 of a Resolution accepting a proposal from Core & Main for the US Pipe Metropolitan fire hydrant repair parts.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
z. 2021HEN-03 Julian Saybor (2941 87TH Street) – Petitioner seeks relief from City Code Sections 7-5-1(B)(5) & 7-5-1(B)(8) of the Chicken Ordinance to grant approval for an existing Enclosure/Structure and Chicken Coop.
Mr. Jordan Yanke, City Planner reported that the petitioner is asking for relief with 5 feet from the west property line. He reported that a site visit was conducted and that the petitioner is not present.
Mr. Yanke reported that there is currently no fence and that the petitioner is proposing a chain link fence. He reported that the petitioner claims that the structure is temporary. He reported that the structure is large and not mobile, and that Code is a 6 ft. privacy fence.
Alderman Eric Gustafson stated that he received a letter of support from the neighbor directly to the east and that they had no issues.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that roosters have been reported and the petitioner has been warned to remove them.
Alderman Kenny recommended voting no to the petition since the petitioner was not present.
Anthony and Jeanine Antiporek, the neighbors to the east of the petitioner voiced their strong objection. They stated that there is a 15-year history of the homeowner breaking the rules and that the home is in disarray and asked that the Committee deny the request for relief.
Alderman Gustafson asked if the Antiporek’s hear a rooster.
The Antiporek’s stated that they do hear a rooster and that they are not against the chickens but that they would just like to see a fence.
Mr. Gombac suggested that if the neighbor’s see a rooster to call the police and then the City can enforce.
Chairperson Belczak stated that the petitioner submitted information that is incomplete and nothing close to a hardship.
Alderman Gustafson stated that the property is in his Ward and that residents need to be held accountable.
Mr. Gombac stated that staff will contact the petitioner and provide feedback regarding what needs to be completed.
Chairperson Belczak stated that he would like to see a wood fence.
Alderman Belczak made a motion to call the question. There was no motion to approve a Resolution accepting relief from City Code Sections 7-5-1(B)(5) & 7-5- 1(B)(8) of the Chicken Ordinance to grant approval for an existing Enclosure/Structure and Chicken Coop.
The petition was DENIED.
aa. Minutes – October 25, 2021 Municipal Services Committee
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Gustafson approval of the October 25, 2021 Municipal Services Committee Meeting Minutes.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported on the completion of the rear drain projects weather permitting. He reported that staff is reviewing the sweep service and not recommending a contract extension.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Chairperson Belczak announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2021.
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 8:02 p.m.
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