PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2021/02/25 Minutes
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 – 3:30 P.M.
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Raymond Buschmann called the virtual meeting to order at 3:30 P.M.
Aldermen Ted Notz and Jim Preschlack were present.
Chairman Buschmann stated that in accordance with state statute, he made
the determination that it was not practical or prudent to schedule an in-person
Public Works Committee meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
therefore the meeting was being held remotely.
Staff virtually attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public
Works; Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Bob Ells, Superintendent of
Engineering; Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry; Brian Joyce,
Supervisor of Engineering and Jim Lockefeer, Management Analyst.
Director Thomas requested that agenda item II be tabled due to further time
needed by staff to review the proposals received. The Committee agreed to
table the item.
ACTION ITEMS
I. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Alderman Preschlack moved to approve the February 11, 2021 Public Works
Committee meeting minutes. Alderman Notz seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
II. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL A PHASE II DESIGN
PROPOSAL FOR THE WAUKEGAN & WESTLEIGH INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT – MICHAEL THOMAS
Chairman Buschmann explained that the item was tabled at the request of staff.
III. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE GOLF
COURSE POND RESTORATION PROJECT BID – CHUCK MYERS
Superintendent Myers reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the bids received, reimbursement by
IDOT, ongoing maintenance costs associated with the ponds, and the aeration
of the ponds.
Alderman Preschlack moved to recommend approval to City Council the award
of bid to Wadsworth Golf Construction for restoration of Deerpath Golf Course as
associated with the IDOT Project, in the amount of $449,810 plus 10%
contingency in the amount of $45,190 for a total of $495,000. Alderman Notz
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL A PROPOSAL FOR A
STUDY OF THE SEMINARY RAVINE – JIM LOCKEFEER
Management Analyst Jim Lockefeer reviewed the below summary presentation
slide on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the boundaries of the study, the
exposed City sanitary sewer infrastructure, the strategic nature of the study in
identifying different conceptual design options, and the City’s professional
services agreement with Hey & Associates for ravine engineering services.
Alderman Preschlack moved to recommend approval to City Council award of
the Seminary Ravine Study to Hey & Associates Inc. in the amount of $45,000.
Alderman Notz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
V. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL A PHASE I DESIGN
PROPOSAL SUPPLEMENT FOR THE LAKE AND WOODBINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT – BOB ELLS
Superintendent Ells reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed the importance of incorporating the
historical nature of the bridge in the design process, the strategy to engage
residents, the IDOT Phase I design process, the overall high priority nature of
getting the bridge replaced, the bridge’s current weight capacity and required
signage, Lochner’s historic bridge architect consultant, and the concrete guard
rails.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
Chairman Buschmann and the Committee congratulated Bob Ells on his
retirement and wished him well with his future endeavors.
NEXT MEETING – MARCH 22, 2021
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ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Notz moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee at
4:21 P.M. Alderman Preschlack seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Management Analyst