PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2022/08/22 Minutes
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 – 4:00 P.M.
FOREST PARK – UPPER SOUTH PARKING LOT
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Preschlack called the meeting to order at 4:02 P.M. Aldermen Ted
Notz and Nancy Novit were in attendance.
Staff attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works;
Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Byron Kutz, Superintendent of
Engineering; Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry and Jim
Lockefeer, Assistant to the Director of Public Works.
Also in attendance was Dave Kraft, Principal Civil Engineer, of Hey and
Associates, Inc.
II. ASSET, INFRASTRUCTURE, & SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS – FOREST PARK BLUFF
STABILIZATION PROJECT UPDATE
Director Thomas and Hey and Associates, Inc. Principal Engineer, Dave Kraft
reviewed the below summary presentation slides on the topic.
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Following the review of these slides, the Committee and City staff toured the
entire bluff project area. Dave Kraft provided a detailed overview of the project
design, anticipated construction schedule, and construction logistics. The
Committee and City staff discussed to-date project coordination with the Forest
Park Preservation Board and the project bid process.
III. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 21, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Novit moved to approve the July 21, 2022 Public Works Committee
meeting minutes. Alderman Notz seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE SAND
NOURISHMENT PROJECT BID
Superintendent Myers reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed and reviewed sand samples, the project
permitting process, project construction schedule, construction traffic impacts,
and the project’s contingency request.
Alderman Novit moved to recommend approval to City Council approve the
Beach Cell #1 Sand Restoration Project to John Keno & Co, in the amount of
$258,363 plus 4% contingency in the amount of $10,000, for a total of $268,363.
Alderman Notz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE ELAWA
AND CITY HALL TUCK POINTING PROJECT BID
Assistant to the Director Lockefeer reviewed the below summary presentation
slides on the topic.
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Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award of bid to
Bruce Brugioni Construction Co. for the Elawa Tuck Pointing & Garden Wall
Repair Project in the amount of $115,279 to include a 10% contingency in the
amount of $11,600 for a grand total of $126,879. Alderman Novit seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE PURCHASE OF MOBIL
DIESEL EFFICIENT FUEL
Superintendent of Public Works Martin reviewed the below summary
presentation slides on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the fuel purchasing process and the
benefits of utilizing Mobil diesel efficient fuel.
Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award of
contract for bulk purchase of Mobil Diesel Efficient Fuel to the Suburban
Purchasing Cooperative’s low bidder, Al Warren Oil Co., Inc. Alderman Novit
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. FY ’23 PROJECT ROADMAP STATUS CHART
The Committee and City staff reviewed the below prestation slides.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the IDOT Pump Station Project, the
ComEd Bridge Replacement Project, the resurfacing of Deerpath Road, and the
Woodland and Illinois Bridge Replacement Project.
V. BUDGET / HIRING / INNOVATION UPDATES
There were no Budget / Hiring / Innovation Updates.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. NEXT MEETING
Director Thomas explained that he would follow up with the Committee via email
to schedule the next Public Works Committee meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Alderman Novit moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee
at 5:28 P.M. Chairman Preschlack seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant to the Director of Public Works