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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. Page 2 of 2 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