Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Jan. 27

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. Bram

Ald. Cahill

Ald. Sienko

Absent: NONE

Quorum Present: 4 present - (quorum)

Also in attendance: Public Works Director Balicki

Asst. Public Works Direct Tiberi

Utility Operations Manager Tuomey

City Engineer Sianis

Public Present: 1 residents

3. Public Comments:  -NONE 

4. Receipt of Written Communications:  NONE

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the January 13, 2025, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Bram motioned to approve the January 13, 2025 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee; Ald. Cahill seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Cahill, Sienko). Minutes approved. 

B. Referral - Cost Sharing Programs:

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

C. 2025 Contract Paving Program - Construction Engineering:

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

D. Highway Authority Agreement - Mehta Motors:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item.  There was a discussion regarding private property notification and responsibility of owner to remediate for future projects.  Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report, Ald. Sienko seconded.  Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Cahill, Sienko). Report approved.

E. 2025 - 2027 Public Tree Removal and Tree Trimming Contract:

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

F. 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation:

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

G. Referral - Tree Ordinance:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.  Alds. Bram and Sienko provided guidance.

6. Other Business:

• Ald. Bram would like to know the procedures/policies for driveway restorations.

• Ald. Bram asked how often does the City do street striping, striping on Michigan/ Lake St. Frontage is faded.

• Ald. Sienko inquired about the Spring/Eggleston Open House.

• Ald. Sienko asked about the status of the Bike/Ped Bridge design: Changing exit point towards Garden.

• Ald. Cahill inquired about the York/Park intersection pavement condition.

7. Adjournment:  

Meeting adjourned at 8:05p.m.

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