Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met March 11

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order:

Ald. Bastedo called the meeting to order at 7:03p.m.

2. Roll Call – Attendance: -

Present: Committee Members

Ald. Bastedo

Ald. Cahill

Ald. Bram

Ald. Sienko

Absent: None

Quorum Present: 4 present - (quorum)

Also in attendance: Public Works Director Balicki

Asst. Public Works Director Tiberi

Asst. City Manager/City Engineer Johnson

Public Present: 1 resident

3. Public Comments:

Kathleen Sullivan – Supportive of stormwater and Item C.  Questioned the suspension of rules, ex: medical building parking lot.

4. Receipt of Written Communications:  NONE

5. Business Before the Committee:

Minutes of the February 26, 2024, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Bram motioned to approve the February 26, 2024 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee; Ald. Sienko seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Cahill, Bram and Sienko). Minutes approved. 

Robert Palmer Drive - Phase I/II Engineering:

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

Professional Engineering Services for 2024 Wastewater Flow Monitoring:

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

One (1) Toyota Camry LE Hybrid - PD21:

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

One (1) Toyota Camry LE Hybrid - PD40:

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

One (1) Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrid - E4:

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

Referral - New Sidewalk Policy Review:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item. There is a question regarding the cost split. Staff to provide numbers for two (2) current projects to see the difference between 50/50 and 75/25. The Committee discussed the following:

Updating the informational packet that goes to residents.

Brief summary of the process with easy-to-follow steps.

Examples of calculations in the packet so residents don’t have to wait for an open house to understand EAV and costs.

Add a construction note to the policy – 1’ off property line and 5’ wide – anything in area will be removed.

How to handle new home construction – If a new house is constructed and the builder paid, should the resident have to pay? What if the cost exceeds the amount paid? Should the property be an automatic ‘yes’ on petition?

Requested staff bring a draft priority list to the next meeting.

Committee requested Communication staff refine packet to residents.

Adding the timeline to resident communication. The process takes a lot of time.

6.   Other Business:

N. York median accidents – Five (5) since November 2023. Discussion regarding power/lighting, adhesive reflective tape, timing for streetlights, temporary solar lighting. Staff to review options.

Ald. Bram: Follow up on soundwall repairs, and litter pick up along 290.

There will be no Committee meeting on April 8, 2024.

7.   Adjournment:  

Meeting adjourned at 8:20p.m.

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