Public Works Minutes 1998 09-21-98 City of Yorkville
Public Works Committee
September 21, 1998
Attendance: Tom Sowinski, Jeff Spang, Joe Wywrott, Larry Kott, J.T. Johnson, Bob Johnson, Art
Prochaska, Mike Anderson
Gorey Request to Vacate Roadway
Mrs. Gorey met with the committee concerning her request to have the adjacent roadway vacated to
add a garage and room addition. In a letter, Dan Kramer stated to make this a side lot, but for the city
not to vacate this. The residence should be treated as a normal side yard with the right-of-way being
split down the middle. Adjacent land owner, Junior Horton, may be developing his property soon. It
was suggested to have a letter drawn up allowing the Goreys to build their addition with the city's
approval if done within the near future. This should be reflected on the title. Mr. Kramer and Bill
Dettmer will be notified of the approval. This will go to October COW.
Results of Bid Opening
(Walter,Olsen, Morgan&Van Emmon Repairs)
Aurora Blacktop was the low bidder but above the estimate by $15,000. It was discussed where costs
could be reduced by eliminating the Van Emmon St. part of the project and to have Public Works do the
landscaping and some manhole work. There is$79,000 for this project with $7,000 still needed. Van
Emmon may be done at a later date. The City Council will review this Thursday.
Material Purchase -Sanitary Manhole Repair Items
Mr. Wywrott suggested Public Works rebuild the tops of the 6 manholes and Duechler do the base
repairs later. The material cost will be $700.
Material Purchase -Watermain & Storm Sewer Items
J.T. Johnson explained the cost for materials to construct the storm sewer at the river front. The money
would come from the Water Department. The watermain material purchase cost was $4,086. The
radium issue, river crossing project, construction of a new treatment plant and its location were
discussed.
Pride Pantry
Five private wells are located within a 2 block radius of Pride Pantry. The one at 104 N. Bridge is in the
hydraulic radiant path towards the river. Amoco would like to leave the site the way it is. EPA will
check into this.
Watermain Work Rt. #47 &Van Emmon
J.T. estimated it will cost under$7,000 to do this project which may wait until Spring. The hydrant,
valve and watermain location were discussed. The railroad tracks are to be fixed on October 26. The
traffic control price and (DOT's involvement were also discussed. Tony Graff and IDOT will be
contacted. This will be discussed at COW.
Elm Trees
J.T. identified 10 elm trees on private properties which need to be removed. The city would cover 50%
of the removal cost according to the ordinance. The removal will be $600-1,000 a tree not including the
stumps. The city's share will be around $4,000. This expense has been budgeted for but a volume
removal price will be requested. The homeowners will be contacted and the project will begin.
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Roadway Surface Treatments
Mr. Wywrott showed pictures of the test areas that were done this summer. The product results were
favorable. This type of treatment will be budgeted for next year.
Public Works Building Garage Doors
J.T. explained the older, small building is needing new garage doors. He presented an estimate for
$3,200. It was the consensus to wait until the new building is done and see if there is money left over.
The new building should be done by next month's meeting October 19.
Well#3 -Starter Switch
The downtown well starter switch will be checked out tomorrow by an electrician and Lane Western. It
has not been working and may have a cable problem. The consensus was to do the repairs after
getting an opinion and checking with the insurance company.
Leaf Update
J.T. explained the bagged leaf pickup for TCD will be November 14 and December 5. They will collect
an unlimited number of leaves placed in Kraft type paper bags or ridged containers. The leaf plow will
come October 26- 30, November 16 - 20 and December 7- 11. This information will be placed in the
newsletter and paper.
Hazardous Pick-Up Date
The problem of disposing of hazardous waste was discussed. EPA has lost their funding for doing this.
J.T. has been in contact with Tom Cross's office. TCD may cost$50,000 and more for a pick up. J.T.
will investigate this further.
Sidewalks
Fourteen residents have paid for the sidewalk repair program. There is over 5,000 sq. feet of sidewalk
to be poured. The city cost will be over$10,000 and $3,400 has been budgeted along with an
additional $11,000. Mr. Wywrott will be contacting the contractor to check on the bonding and
insurance. There will be a pre-construction meeting. Chapel on the Green has asked if the city will
help pay for some of their sidewalk repair but this was denied.
Next Year Street Repairs
Mr. Wywrott said that State St., Morgan and Adams will be repaired in early Spring. He recommended
doing all of Morgan from Madison to Fox and delay Adams. The various scenarios were discussed.
W. Washington Drainage
The city may do a cut to redirect drainage but there is a tree in the way. The owner, Mike Crow, may be
willing to give an easement to cut across the setback line. Mr. Wywrott described the plan that may be
done next year.
Super 8 Motel Sign
Mr. Wywrott contacted the Burger King owner who said the motel should pay for the sign relocation.
CDL License
The required drug testing program was discussed. Joe Moore will be contacted.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Submitted by, Sheryl Washburn/Recording Secretary
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