Public Works Committee Minutes 2019 02-19-19Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 3/19/19
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Joel Frieders Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Alderman Jackie Milschewski Alderman Ken Koch
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett Public Works Director Eric Dhuse
Other Guests:
Mark Lewan, Rowdy's Dan Thatcher, Rowdy's
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Joel Frieders.
Citizen Comments: None
At this time, Chairman Frieders paid tribute to those who were killed in the recent shooting in Aurora.
Previous Meeting Minutes: January 15, 2019
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PW 2019-09 Snow Operations Report
Mr. Dhuse said salt usage was almost 1,200 tons and a total of about 10,000 miles were driven by each
the big trucks and smaller trucks. Additional salt was recently ordered and the state allocation has now
been met. Mr. Olson noted that 40 tons of salt were sold to the school district at cost since they
depleted their supply. Four trucks are in various stages of repair/operation. He said there are 9 plow
routes and one truck is needed as a backup. The fleet of trucks will be considered as part of the budget
proposals.
2. PW 2019-10 Water Department Reports for October, November, December 2018
Director Dhuse said there was nothing outstanding in the reports and Public Works continues to comply
with EPA rules. Only two breaks were noted so far this year. These reports move to the Council
consent agenda.
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3. PW 2019-11 Downtown Train Track Gates
Mr. Olson said there was no repair or replacement update from the railroad following two high profile
incidents in the last month including a gate malfunction and train malfunction. Alderman Milschewski
asked about fines when the crossings are blocked and Mr. Olson said there is a fee structure, but he is
unaware of the amounts. Chairman Frieders noted other traffic problems in general, on Rt. 47 and
construction on Rt. 34 and said he had attended a Sugar Grove planning meeting last month. Mr.
Olson noted that funding for Rt. 47 from Galena to Cross St. has been approved.
4. PW 2019-12 Windett Ridge Bond Release.
Developers have completed all the items except a shared use path repair for which they will pay cash to
the city in lieu of repair. The repair is a short patch at a cost of $3,200. Staff is OK with that decision
and when the check is received, Mr. Sanderson recommended release of the maintenance bond. The
HOA has been notified and a letter was also sent notifying them that they need to assume the trail
maintenance this year. This moves to the Council consent agenda.
Old Business: None
1. PW 2018-102 East Alley and Van Emmon
The traffic issues resulting from drop-offs/pick-ups of students at YPAC was discussed at least month's
meeting and this was brought back for further consideration. Mr. Olson said 4 options have been
drafted stating the pros and cons, with the staff recommendation being option #3. After committee
discussion, option #2 was determined to the best solution with proper signage, repairs, striping, etc.
Mr. Olson said a recommended light is not included in the cost estimate and that information will be
brought to the next meeting. Another option is to place a light on the back of the Farm Bureau
building. The construction will also be subject to an agreement with the owner of Imperial
Investments.
Additional Business:
Ms. Milschewski noted a light burned out on the bridge.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm.
Minutes respectfully transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker