City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met Aug. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
In accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, the United City of Yorkville is encouraging social distancing during the pandemic by allowing remote attendance for this meeting.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Matt Marek, in-person Alderman Joe Plocher, in-person
Alderman Ken Koch, in-person Alderman Jason Peterson, remote
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson, in-person
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett-electronic attendance
Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI, in-person
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse, in-person
Other Guests: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Matt Marek who read the Gubernatorial proclamation allowing remote attendance at the meeting.
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: July 21, 2021
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PW 2021-52 Water Conservation Ordinance
Mr. Sanderson and Mr. Dhuse have participated in many Lake Michigan source water meetings. Discussions have been held on the conservation measures that must be in place to connect to that water source and Mr. Olson drafted a memo listing the various measures. Staff is seeking direction whether or not to adopt the additional water conservation ordinances.
Mr. Sanderson said the IDNR governs the water allocation from the lake and the required conservation measures are included in the allocation request. The Committee compared the measures to the current ordinances in place and any changes needed. Many of the measures pertain to the building code and conservation practices that need to be adopted. These measures are required prior to the allocation request regardless of the eventual water source. Mr. Dhuse added that many of the requirements are already in place.
Alderman Koch said some of the requirements address plumbing changes and he inquired if it pertains to new homes only or all homes. It will only affect new homes and remodeling projects. Alderman Plocher added that the proper fixtures are already being sold at stores such as Home Depot. Mr. Dhuse also cited other examples of conservation methods the city already utilizes and he noted the waterpark already recycles much of their water.
The code revisions will also be placed on the PZC and EDC committee agendas for review and then brought back to Public Works.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Mr. Dhuse said there is no definite date for the equipment for the Kennedy Road signals, but base parts are due to be delivered soon and it is hoped the concrete can be poured next week.
Mr. Koch noted that painting had begun on Greenbriar Rd. today.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:10pm.
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