Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met June 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

IN ATTENDANCE:

Committee Members

Chairman Ken Koch

Alderman Rusty Corneils

Alderman Craig Soling

Alderman Matt Marek via Zoom

Other City Officials

Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett

Public Works Director Eric Dhuse

Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI

Other Guests: None

The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Ken Koch.

Citizen Comments: None

Previous Meeting Minutes: May 21, 2024

The minutes were approved as presented on a unanimous voice vote.

New Business:

1. PW 2024-47 2023 Water Main Replacement Contract B – Balancing Change Order No. 2 Mr. Sanderson said this is the final balancing Change Order for the second project from last year. The contractor and city agreed on the quantities which resulted in an increase of $86,000 for Contract A, still below budget. Additional curb and gutter needed replacing and adjustments were made to connections along with additional restoration. He recommended approval and this will move to the consent agenda.

2. PW 2024-48 Corneils Road Interceptor Sewer – Balancing Change Order No. 3 This project was thought to be done a year ago, but it was discovered a quantity was not accounted for. This is an increase but, still less than contract value. Mr. Sanderson recommended approval and the committee agreed, moving it to the consent agenda.

3. PW 2024-49 Public Works Equipment and Truck Purchase

a. Purchase of a Trackless MT7 Utility Tractor

b. Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-350

Mr. Dhuse said the Trackless utility tractor is an engine with a cab allowing various attachments to be added. He said this unit is used equipment and will be used for mowing, snow removal and loading leaves, etc. He said it is equivalent to getting 5 tractors in one. It is budgeted and the price is about $12,000 less than budget. It can also be used on snow removal on the bridge and is easier to maneuver in the downtown or on trails. This will move to the Council regular agenda.

Three quotes were obtained for the 1-ton truck and the price was $56,221 at Haggerty Ford in West Chicago. It is under budget and will be able to be used for snowplowing later. The committee was OK with this and it moves to the Council regular agenda.

4. PW 2024-50 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District

Director Dhuse said this is for water main down Center St., through Jaycee Park, under the creek and under River Rd. to arrive at the YBSD expansion. The city is asking YBSD to oversize this and the city will incur costs of $93,072. He said the city is waiting for one more approval from the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr.

Sanderson said they are working with Army Corps and bids were taken, but none will be awarded until the permitting is resolved. This will be brought back to the July Public Works meeting, but the committee did approve the agreement.

5. PW 2024-51 Lake Michigan South Receiving Station – Design Engineering Agreement

6. PW 2024-52 Lake Michigan North Receiving Station – Design Engineering Agreement Mr. Dhuse said the cost of the south station is $269,743, slightly more than the north station and includes the survey work. A professional acquisition person will assist and insure it is eligible for the WIFIA program. It is located at Restore Church and a design will be needed to meet the deadlines. The north side receiving station is expected to be near Bright Farms. Mr. Sanderson said steps need to be taken to acquire land and do the design work and he said DWC is also pushing for the work to be done. At the July Public Works meeting, the tanks will be discussed and there will be a separate contract for them. The committee discussed the style of water towers and costs and Mr. Sanderson explained the mechanics behind the globe-type vs. the stand pipe. Mr. Dhuse noted that the north side receiving station funding is through the SRF (State Revolving Fund) rather than WIFIA. The city must have this bid by the end of this year to use the SRF money. These items move to the regular agenda.

Old Business: None

Additional Business:

Alderman Corneils asked about the sealcoating machine purchased last year and if there is a schedule of work. Mr. Dhuse said work will be done in July and August and the schedule will be provided. Trails in Raintree and Windett Ridge will be done after some patchwork. He listed other work that has already been done.

In response to an earlier query by Chairman Koch, a draft summary of Lake Michigan water project costs was provided. Mr. Koch asked about money spent on fixing leaks and if it was in the report. He suggested it might be appropriate to discuss this report at the Administration Committee meeting.

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:25pm.

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