Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Jan. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order: Ald. Bastedo called the meeting to order at 7:01p.m.

2. Roll Call – Attendance: -

Present: Committee Members

Ald. Bastedo

Ald. Cahill

Ald. Bram

Ald. Sienko (arrived at 7:02pm)

Absent: None

Quorum Present: 4 present 0 absent (quorum)

Also in attendance:

Public Works Director Balicki

Utility Operations Manage Burris

Asst. City Manager/City Engineer Johnson

City Manager Grabowski (arrived 8:18pm)

Ald. Jensen (arrived 8:18pm)

Ald. Irby (arrived 8:22pm)

Public Present: 1 resident in person

3. Public Comments:

Kathleen Sullivan – She is in favor of stormwater management. Mentioned that City communication could have been better regarding Friday’s refuse pick-up and the Christmas tree pick-up. She congratulated Kent Johnson on becoming the Asst. City Manager.

4. Receipt of Written Communications: None

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the January 8, 2024, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Sienko motioned to approve the January 8, 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. 2023 Contract Paving Program - Balancing Change Order:

Asst. City Manager/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.

C. Rental of Chiller for Elmhurst Police Department:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item. Ald. Bram believes that there should be discussion of the Police Department project in Committee of the Whole. Ald. Cahill motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Bram seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram, Sienko). Report approved.

D. 2024 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising (24-12):

Utility Operations Manager Burris 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. Professional Engineering Agreement for the Eldridge Storm Water Station Improvements:

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.

F. 2024 Computer Management Maintenance Software Assistance (Lucity):

Utility Operations Manager Burris 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.

G. WRF Bundle #4 Contract Amendment:

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.

H. Aclara Technology Hosting and Maintenance:

Utility Operations Manager Burris 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.

I. Native Grass Stewardship Contract:

Utility Operations Manager Burris 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.

J. Professional Services Agreement for Utility Integrator Services:

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

K. 2024 Agreement for Biosolids Loading, Hauling and Spreading Services:

Utility Operations Manager Burris 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.

L. 2024 Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Force Main Replacements (Project 24-19):

Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Ald. Cahill motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Sienko seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 3-1 (Bastedo, Cahill, Sienko). Report approved.

M. Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Force Main Replacements:

Utility Operations Manager Burris presented the agenda item. Ald. Sienko motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Cahill seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 3-1 (Bastedo, Cahill, Sienko). Report approved.

N. Pending Items Review:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.

O. Referral - New Sidewalk Policy Review:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.

6. Other Business:

Ald. Bastedo to attend 2/12/24 meeting remotely, due to travel for business.

7. Adjournment:

Meeting adjourned at 9:04p.m.

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