City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Aug. 14.
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. Cahill
Ald. Bram
Ald. Sienko
Absent: 0
Quorum Present: 4 present 0 absent (quorum)
Also in attendance: IT Director Kravits
Public Works Director Balicki
Utility Operations Manager Burris
City Engineer Johnson
Public Present: 3 resident(s) in person
3. Public Comments:
Kathleen Sullivan – Continues to support stormwater improvements.
Cherrie & David Smith – Spoke in support of the alley vacation request at 176 Myrtle.
4. Receipt of Written Communications: None
5. Business Before the Committee:
Minutes of the July 10, 2023 Public Works & Building Committee:
Ald. Bram motioned to approve the July 10, 2023 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee minutes; Ald. Sienko seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Minutes approved.
Sidewalk Funding Update:
City Engineer Johnson presented the agenda item. Johnson explained to the Committee that staff is currently researching grant funding opportunities through the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program and DuPage Mayor’s and Manager’s STP funding to aide in funding design engineering and construction of new sidewalks along Crestview, Van Auken, and Indiana. Staff will provide additional updates over the next few meetings as information is available.
Referral: Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Funding:
City Engineer Johnson presented the agenda item and explained the recent City Council referral. The Committee directed staff to come back at next Committee meeting with a draft report that would support the inclusion of a proposal in the CEB for the design and construction of sidewalks in the NE Elmhurst.
Alley Vacation Request-Myrtle/Walnut:
City Engineer Johnson presented the agenda item. Johnson explained the request and the reasons for the request. Johnson also explained some of the historical ways that the City has charged a fee, or not charged a fee, for vacation requested. The requesters, the Smiths, provided additional narrative and answered questions from the Committee. The majority of the Committee felt that 50% of the land EAV, roughly $2,000, is appropriate and directed staff to prepare a Committee report for the next meeting.
2023 City Hall Camera Project:
IT Director Kravets presented the agenda item. Ald. Cahill motioned to approve the draft report, Ald Bram seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.
2023 Storm Sewer Lining Project - Change Order No. 1 - York/I-290 Lining Addition:
Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Ald. Sienko motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Bram seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.
2024 Sanitary Sewer & Manhole Rehabilitation Project - Design Engineering:
Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Ald. Cahill motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Bram seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.
Water Reclamation Facility Bundle No. 4 Project - Contract Amendment #3:
Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Burris explained the contract additions and subtractions that make up the request for change order #3. Ald. Sienko motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Cahill seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.
Purchase of Lift Station Pumps for North Elmhurst Sanitary Lift Station:
Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Burris explained the current pump issues at the lift station and the reasons for the request to purchase 2 new pumps. Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Sienko seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.
2024 Storm Sewer Televising Project - Design Engineering:
Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Burris explained the methodology of the recommended 5-year plan to televise and clean the City’s storm sewer system. Ald. Cahill motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Sienko seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.
6. Other Business:
Ald. Bram: Brought up concerns from residents in his Ward about the City’s mosquito spraying efforts. He requested additional conversations prior to the next contract.
Ald. Bram: Requested to have future additional conversation about the current Policy for Vacating City Right of Way with the Committee.
Ald. Sienko: Brought up North Graue Woods and Emerson School. City and School District to discuss this week.
7. Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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