Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met July 14

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: Mayor Levin

Asst. City Manager Johnson

Public Works Director Balicki

Asst. Public Works Director Tiberi

City Engineer Sianis

IT Director Kravets

Public Present:  1 resident

3. Public Comments:

• Bill Kenney – Lake Shore Recycling Servies - spoke about upcoming RFQ

• Tish Powell – Republic Services - spoke about the upcoming RFQ

4. Receipt of Written Communications: None

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the June 9, 2025, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Irby by motioned to approve the June 9, 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 Public Works Garage Camera Project - Change Order:

IT Director Kravets presented the agenda item. Ald. Bram motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Baker seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker) (Irby abstained.) Report approved.

C. Rock Salt Contract for the 2025-2026 Winter Season:

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

D. Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge - Wetland Credit Agreement:

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

E. IDOT Joint Funding Agreement for Construction - Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Ald. Irby motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Baker seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 3-1 (Bastedo, Baker, Irby). Report approved.

F. Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge - Construction Engineering Services Agreement:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Ald. Irby motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Baker seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 3-1 (Bastedo, Baker, Irby). Report approved

G. Intergovernmental Agreement - Cricket Creek Land Conveyance for the Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge Project:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Ald. Baker motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Irby seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 3-1 (Bastedo, Baker, Irby). Report approved.

H. Easement Agreement - Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Ald. Irby motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Baker seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 3-1 (Bastedo, Baker, Irby). Report approved.

I. IDOT Joint Funding Agreement for Construction - Robert Palmer Drive Resurfacing:  

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.

J. Robert Palmer Drive Resurfacing - Construction Engineering Services Agreement:

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

K. South & West Water Towers Rehabilitation - Change Order No. 3:

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

L. 2026 Watermain Improvements - Design Engineering:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item. Ald. Bram asked for map/status of past years. How much of the City is complete? Ald. Irby motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Baker seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby). Report approved.

M. Refuse & Recycling Contract:

Public Works Director presented the agenda item.

N. First Street Landscaping - IGA with DuPage County:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item. There was a discussion regarding natural/native habitat benefits vs aesthetics. Ald. Baker motioned to approve the draft report; Ald. Bram seconded. Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby). Report approved.

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

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item.    

6. Other Business: None

7. Adjournment:  

Meeting adjourned at 10:40p.m.

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