PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2024/05/20 Minutes
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL – UPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goshgarian called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Alderman
Richard Walther was in attendance. Alderman Notz was not in attendance.
Staff attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works;
Byron Kutz, Superintendent of Engineering; Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public
Works; Chuck Myers Superintendent of Parks & Forestry and Jim Lockefeer,
Assistant Director of Public Works.
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 20, 2024, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Walther moved to approve the May 20, 2024, Public Works Committee
meeting minutes, subject to Alderman Eileen Weber’s emailed edit request to
Jim Lockefeer. Chairman Goshgarian seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF A THREE-
YEAR JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY FACILITIES – JIM LOCKEFEER
Assistant Director Lockefeer reviewed the below summary presentation slides on
the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed green certification and floor cleaning
pricing.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend to City Council award of a three-year
janitorial services contract to Eco Clean Maintenance in the amount of $665,562.
Chairman Goshgarian seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENTS TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 2024, IDOT RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MFT &
RBI FUNDS – BYRON KUTZ
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed RBI funding installments and flexibility in
utilizing MFT and RBI funds versus committing the funds to a specific project.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend to City Council approval of
amendments to the February 5, 2024, Illinois Department of Transportation
Resolution appropriating $265,548 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds and $734,452 in
Rebuild Illinois funds (RBI) to be used for the 2024 Annual Pavement Resurfacing
Program. Chairman Goshgarian seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING
THE LAKE MICHIGAN & NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER WATERSHED-BASED
PLANS – BYRON KUTZ
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed costs associated with the approval of
the Resolution.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend to City Council approval of a
Resolution adopting the North Branch Chicago River & Lake Michigan
Watershed-Based Plans. Chairman Goshgarian seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID FOR FY25
HYDRANT PAINTING – DAN MARTIN
Superintendent Martin reviewed the below summary presentation slides on the
topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the seven-year program cycle and in-
house Water & Sewer Section hydrant painting that occurs.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend to City Council award of the three-
year Hydrant Painting Services Contract to Alpha Maintenance & Services Inc.
included in the FY2025 – FY2027 Operating Capital Budget for the sum of $55,800
chairman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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III. FY ’25 CIP PROJECT SCHEDULE
The Committee and City staff had no discussion on the below presentation slides.
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
V. NEXT MEETING – JUNE 3, 2024
Director Thomas explained that he will follow up with the Committee via email to
schedule the next meeting. He explained that the next meeting was going to be
scheduled for June 3, 2024.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Walther moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works
Committee at 6:04 P.M. Chairman Goshgarian seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant Director of Public Works