Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Aug. 25

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: 1 resident

3. Public Comments:  

• Lisa Dirks – Elmhurst Cool Cities – Commented that Northbrook RFP incorporated sustainability goals and reiterated written comments.

4. Receipt of Written Communications:

• Posted on BoardDocs

5. Business Before the Committee:

A. Minutes of the August 11, 2025, Public Works & Building Committee:

Ald. Bram motioned to approve the August 11, 2025 Minutes of the Public Works & Building Committee; Ald. Irby seconded Voice vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Bastedo, Bram, Baker, Irby). Minutes approved.

B. Refuse & Recycling Contract - Review of Draft RFP:

Public Works Director Balicki presented the agenda item.  Ald. Irby motion to include alternate pay-as-you-throw option in RFP, Ald. Bram seconded.  Voice vote. Motion failed 2 (Bastedo, Baker) 2 (Bram, Irby).

C. Tollway-Cook County-Elmhurst IGA Addendum - County Line Road, Grand Avenue to Lake Street:

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. Tollway-Cook County-Elmhurst IGA Addendum - County Line Road, I-294 Ramp to North Avenue:

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.

E. Atrium Sanitary Lift Station Pump 1 Replacement:

Public Works Director Balicki 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.

F. 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Program - Construction Bids:

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.

G. NICOR Phase 0 MOP Line Replacement - Ryder 7 Watermain Replacement - Discussion:

City Engineer Sianis presented the agenda item.

6. Other Business: None

• 2026 CEB Discussion will be brought back at 9/8/25 meeting.

7. Adjournment:  

Meeting adjourned at 9:36p.m.

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