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City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met May 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. Baker

Ald. Irby

Absent:  None

Quorum Present: 4 present - (quorum)

Also in attendance: Public Works Director Balicki

City Engineer Sianis

Public Present: 0 resident(s)

3. Public Comments: None

4. Receipt of Written Communications: None

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the May 12, 2025, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Irby motioned to approve the May 12, 2025 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee; Ald. Baker seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby). Minutes approved.

B. 2025 Purchase of Asphalt:

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

C. First Street Bridge Project - Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund Resolution:

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

D. Van Buren and Crescent Road Reconstruction Project - Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund Resolution:

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

E. Park Avenue Bridge Project - Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund Resolution

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

F. Referral: Request to Add Electric and Lighting to the North York Street Landscape Medians:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Staff discussed the process of the median lighting project.

6. Other Business:

• Crestview, Indiana, Van Auken sidewalks – Crestview will proceed in 2025 with local funding. Funding is in question for Indiana and Van Auken.

• Ald. Irby inquired about the Refuse Contract and handed out a timeline.

• Ald. Bram inquired about the Emroy Resurfacing/Curb work – Why the 600 block is not being done. This block requires recon.

• Ald. Bram inquired about York and Grand improvements – South of Grand Ave.

• Ald. Bram requested an update on the ComEd Pole Placement in the City ROW

• Ald. Baker asked about the power outage in the Bryn Haven area in the middle of last week. 

• Ald. Baker inquired about the trains idling on the tracks for hours. Provide contact for UP and contact on behalf of residents.

7. Adjournment:

Meeting adjourned at 8:10p.m.

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