United City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met Jan. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Joe Plocher Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Alderman Ken Koch Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse
Other Guests:
Katie Finlon, Kendall County Record
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Joe Plocher.
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: November 19, 2019
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PW 2020-01 Snow Operations Report
1. PW 2020-01 Snow Operations Report
Mr. Dhuse said Public Works has only had some minor breakdowns and because of low snowfall, activity has been mostly salting with some plowing. FYI only.
2. PW 2020-02 Water Department Reports for October, November and December 2019
Less water is used in the cold months and is reflected in the reports, said Mr. Dhuse. These reports will move forward to the Council for approval and then forwarded to the IEPA as required.
3. PW 2020-03 Capital Improvement Projects Update
Mr. Sanderson said these are the quarterly updates. Mr. Dhuse commented that ComEd is moving power poles on Mill Rd. and power will be switched over soon.
4. PW 2020-04 Quarterly Bond and Letter of Credit Reduction Summary
These are the quarterly reports for 2019. No further discussion.
5. PW 2020-05 2019 Road to Better Roads Program – Request for Change in Plans and Engineer's Final Payment Estimate
Mr. Sanderson said this wraps up the 2019 programs and reflects the final quantities. D Construction has agreed to the final quantities and the report will be submitted to IDOT. It reflects a substantial reduction in the overall price and the savings goes back into MFT crediting the next budget. Mr. Sanderson recommended approval of the report and the committee concurred.
6. PW 2020-06 MFT Resolution for 2020 Road to Better Roads Program
The 2020 documents, resolutions and estimates, are being prepared for review by IDOT. It is hoped to bring bids back to this committee in February for award recommendations. Thermo-plastic striping on McHugh will be included in this.
7. PW 2020-07 Raintree Village – Stop Sign – Bluebird Lane at Prairie Crossing Drive
The City Council approved some stop signs for Raintree in November. While installing the signs, it was noticed that a stop sign was also needed at Prairie Crossing which is in a different unit and it was put in at that time.
8. PW 2020-08 Purchase of Two Truck Dump Bodies and Salt Spreaders
This was discussed in September and would use an extra $100,000 in the budget to refurbish 2 trucks to extend the life. Mr. Dhuse said these are the two quotes, however, the trucks would not be ready until next year. Alderman Koch asked if the trucks are stored inside or outside. Mr. Dhuse said the diesels are stored inside in the winter and out in the summer. He said the truck life would be longer if there was inside storage.
9. PW 2020-09 Oxcart Truck Permitting System and Overweight Permitting Fees Discussion
Mr. Dhuse said he and Police Chief Jensen have collaborated on this project. He said most other towns use this system and it is an efficient way to deal with overweight/oversize permits. EEI is currently handling the process, although he said not everyone is requesting permits. This is a way to track the process and also collect some revenue. The revenue goes to the jurisdiction handling a given road, such as money goes to the state for travel on state highways. Oxcart collects the fees. The committee approved moving this forward to the City Council.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Alderman Funkhouser had a request for a stop sign at John St. and Cannonball Trail. Mr. Dhuse and Mr. Sanderson will study this.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:14pm.
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