City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Dec. 11

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By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jan 14, 2024

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Dec. 11.

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: None

Quorum Present: 4 present 0 absent (quorum)

Also in attendance: Public Works Director Balicki

Asst. Public Works Director Tiberi

City Engineer Johnson

Derek Wold, Mark Gockowski of Baxer & Woodman

Don Storino, SRD Law

Public Present: 3 residents in person

3. Public Comments:

Kathleen Sullivan – Spoke about stormwater infrastructure improvements. Inquired about the train station cost per passenger and project start projected.
Bill O’Mally/Kevin Fengerow of John Burns spoke about W.R.F Bids for Bundle 5 Project.

4. Receipt of Written Communications: None

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the November 27, 2023, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Sienko motioned to approve the November 27, 2023 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee minutes; Ald. Bram seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram and Sienko). Minutes approved.

B. Referral - New Sidewalk Policy Review and Creation of a New Sidewalk Master Plan:

City Engineer Johnson presented the agenda item. Ald. Hill also joined for the discussion. Balicki, Grabowski and Johnson provided additional information.

Formalize what we are already doing for gaps/ends.
Changing percentage of favorable respondents from 60% to 50%.
No responses do not count
Ald Bram suggested the cost breakdown to be 75% City and 25% homeowner.
Clarify SSA and alternative financing options.

C. Riverside Drive at IL Route 83-Phase I Engineering:

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

D. Glos Mansion Chimney Repairs:

Asst. Public Works Director Tiberi presented the agenda item. Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report, Ald Sienko seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.

E. Bid - Bundle 5 WRF Improvements

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item. Representative from Baxter & Woodman also provided additional information. City Manager Grabowski also updated the PW&B Committee on discussion at the Finance Committee tonight. The Committee asked several questions of Staff and Baxter & Woodman. Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report, Ald Cahill seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.

F. Construction Engineering Services Agreement - Bundle 5 WRF Improvements:

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

6. Other Business: