Public Works Minutes 2000 06-19-00 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 19,2000
6:45 P.M.
In attendence: Art Prochaska Richard Sticka. Tom Sowinski
Larry Kot Jim Nanninga J.T. Johnson
Peter Wallers Jeff Freeman Tim Farrel
Joe Moore
PRESENTATION BY ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES ON THE WATER
SYSTEM
Peter Wallers from Engineering Enterprises opened saying if there are any questions after
the presentation tonight, please call. He sated there were 5 meetings with the staff, and
15 hours have been reduced to 1 hour. We are excited to have the work with Yorkville,
and this project plan will identify the strengths and deficiencies. There are appropriate
and effective solutions for this. The elements of the plan are as follows:
1) Describe existing facility 6)Financial capability
2) Need for improvement 7) Current rates/anticipated rates
3) Population projection 8)Implement schedule
4) Cost effective analysis 9)Plan Review by]PEA and state
5) Potential-environmental impact 10)Public hearing—agency acceptance
Mr. Wallers then stated we commend you for the 18.112 water main. There has been a
high incidence of water main breaks, and we don't see anything exceptional. There is
radium in the deep wells, but we are low in iron, which is our biggest complaint factor.
The deep wells are hard, but not excessively hard. We need to watch these things for the
consumer. We are finding the trends for the `common average use per person', etc.
Every community is a little different. It was good that the population had been tracked
and recorded by the building permits. We are talking about several parameters here,
including the ultimate source capacity, peak hour storage, emergency supply, and others.
The elevation is in the report, and we have done the detailed test parameters. The system
is pretty strong, and we have no big concerns.
With regards to the Populations Projections for the future, we're talking about a 6.1%
projection; 12,000 at year 2010, and 20,000 at year 2030. This is just a projection for
implementation purposes. Based on the population, the water usage projections fall into
place. The first goal is to plan for 2005. When looking at 2020, we need an additional
1,300,000 gallons.
Mr.Freeman discussed the Supply Aspect, in which there are three supplies to consider,
shallow, deep (##3 and 4), and Fox River, which may be appropriate. Research for the
shallow well presents radon. In the deep well, there is a radium hardness.
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Chairman Sowinski asked does this predict deep or shallow.
Mr. Freeman stated it is dependent on geology.
Mr. Freeman discussed the removal of the Dam, stating that it would be an asset for the
water usage. We should consider this in the future. There is some contamination in the
Aurora bedrock valley area. This would likely not be a problem, though. All of the Fox-
River information is from Aurora..
Mr. Freeman then discussed the Radium Compliance. The first issue was blending; in
which storage facility was used for blending. We should consider the water quality of
blended, where the wells are, and locate the blending facility. We need five shallow
wells to blend with one deep well. The quality is worse for the hardness and the iron.
The second issue is the same story, and the third, fourth and fifth issues are the new deep
well. It is cheaper to soften a deep well, and better to drill a new deep well. Neither
three nor four cannot meet the standard trend for a new well. The targeted area is Galena
and route 47 in the northwest corner. This is closest to the aquifers. The benefit is
softening while removing the radium.
Alternative one is to treat wells 3 and 4. Alternative 2 is to substitute the treatment.
Alternative three is to treat at the common site. Alternative four is the same, with some
changes. Alternative five is a new well #6, alternative six is the treatments of wells 3 and
4, along with a new well#6, and alternative seven, the cost effective evaluation, was the
cheapest.
It is cheaper to treat the deep wells than the shallow ones.
Alderman Sticka asked what is the water factor for the percentage of waste.
Mr. Johnson stated that Ottawa and Illinois have a converged system. It could possibly
change to the Fox River if it is approved, and if it meets discharge requirements.
Mayor Prochaska stated there is no sewer line in the north area.
Mr. Walters stated that the budget is for the sewer near the north well, and the balance
services north, center, and south. He stated it is important to know where the resources
are.
Alderman Kot asked if the costs and resources were shared with other communities.
Mr. Wallers stated that it is not cost effective. Lake Michigan water is extended to
Naperville, but it is not available to the City of Yorkville. J.T. had asked 15 years ago.
In the Financial Analysis, alternative seven is the most cost effective. The total operating
cost is $1,206,214 annually. This is based on the existing 1999 users, or 2.17 per cubic
foot.
Mr, Wallers then outlined the key dates for the low interest loan.
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Mayor Prochaska stated with phase one, perhaps without raising the rates, would open up
the north area for development. We had a discussion with the Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary
District, and we could gain money to bring in an interceptor. What is the procedure for
the low interest loan, and if we get private funding for this, can we still get funding.
Mr. NN"allers stated that we need to see where we run the force main, and show the longer
route for the EPA so as not to have a problem with it.
Mayor Prochaska stated the south tower needs maintenance. There is a bigger strain to
meet radium requirements, and the biggest tower needs to be emptied. We have to set
another tower before we can service the south tower. We are being put in an interesting
position. Country Hills could be below 20 psi if the south tower was out of service. We
need a new tower as part of the program, because instead of getting a new tower, we are
forced to deal with the radium issue.
Mr. Walters stated perhaps they would consider this depending on who reviews it but
with the City of Yorkville connections, they could be persuaded that this is part of the
program.
Mr.Nanninga stated the rehab of well 4 needs to be put into phase one.
Mr. Wallers agreed.
Mr. Johnson stated we need the road salt relocation, also. We will need dome relocation.
Mr. Wallers stated we can't justify building a dome, but we may be purchasing additional
property. We will look at this option.
Mr. Freeman stated site #6 at F.E. Wheaton share the elevated line.
Mr. Walters stated we are refining the plan to meet the needs. We will look at an
alternate route to coincide with the development and move to F.E. Wheaton-, we'll decide
which option. The EPA looks at what you have submitted if it's reasonable.
Chairman Sowinski asked do they give an amount, or do we request an amount.
Mr. Walters stated we send a specific request. This is a simple approach—they review it
for 5-6 months.
Mr. Johnson stated the Council needs to be prepared with the figures before hand.
Mayor Prochaska stated the IDEA would request and require a resolution of commitment
for this project. We're talking about an increase of water 50%.
Mr. Walters stated we can soften that figure, and it's not really realistic to expect 100°..14
of the cost to be covered by the rate increases.
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Mr. Wallers then stated that this is a regional problem, not a nationwide one.
Mr. Freeman stated with regards to the safe drinking water, you cannot raise the standard
unless you improve the health.
Mayor Prochaska stated we need to become the worst case scenario in the plan.
Residents will know about the double rates if there is no growth. It's o.k. to soften that
rate in the preliminary plan. We need to update the plan and then we will review it again.
We are 40 feet higher at galena than at F.E. Wheaton for building a water storage tower.
Mr. Wallers stated we swill make changes and meet to decide what is next.
Mayor Prochaska stated we will discuss the changes only and go to CO UT.
Chairman Sowinski thanked Mr. Wallers and Mr. Freeman for their presentation.
BLACKBERRY CREEK INTERCEPTOR PROGRAM
This item will Po to COW.
FOX HILL BOND REDUCTION--UNIT 6,AND ROUTE 34 IMPROVEMENTS
This item will go to COW.
BRUSH PICK-UP
This item will go to COW.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Kot stated that Van Emmon is not getting the patching done for the potholes.
Mr. Johnson stated it is finished in front of the bank, and there is coring out done on some
new ones. We have a new guy at NICOR, but have cored out the rest of the patches on
Van Emmon. I will call the new guy tomorrow.
Mayor Prochaska stated I called J.T. to get the barricades moved because residents
couldn't make the turn. Ale cut through the storm sewer, and then NICOR came right out
and reconnected it on the spot. If it is not done by tomorrow, I will send a letter
Alderman Kot asked are we any closer on the State Street curbs. J.T.'s bid came in at
$3700, for the concrete curb with the sidewalk bid. There are areas that we want
considered. For instance, Spring Street,just west of Rt. 47. Could we get our crews in
and do it ourselves.
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Mr. Johnson stated Ridge to Madison, and Adams Street needs to be repaired also.
Mayor Prochaska stated on the low volume side streets with the low traffic, we need to
do some ourselves.
Alderman Kot stated I'll give you my list.
Mayor Prochaska stated tour your ward and submit a list of minor road repairs as needed.
Chairman. Sowinski stated at Countryside where it widens, they did not do the potholes.
Mr. Johnson stated there is a limit at the State ROW.
Mayor Prochaska stated he talked to Mr. Nanninga, and the issue with the streets in the
Industrial Park is the expansion of businesses. It won't if the City of Yorkville doesn't
fix the streets. Mr. Nanninga.and I carne up with the idea of a new census and the NIFT
fund will increase. Forget the landscaping but do the revenue bond and fix the streets.
Guarantee it with the lVIFT funds and form a tiff area for new buildings and funds will go
to pay that loan. We're talking about 50-75 per year, the MFT up to 150 for a 10-year
period. Mr.Nanninga spoke with Spears and with DCCA and could do this as a revenue
bond. It is the idea for the next year.
Alderman Kot stated these were good funds, and let's do it.
Chairman Sowinski asked if this was a five-year plan.
Mayor Prochaska stated it affects it, but we will probably do a special census every 2
years. It may put a damper on it but in the meantime all industrial park streets will be
done. The tiff may be an incentive for the growth.
Alderman Sticka asked about a downtown development person.
Mayor Prochaska stated there would be a meeting next week.
Meeting Adjourned
9:55 P.M.
Minutes by Sandy Marker
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