Public Works Committee Minutes 2020 02-18-20Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 5/19/20
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Joe Plocher Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Alderman Ken Koch Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Other City Officials
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse
Other Guests: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:01pm by Chairman Joe Plocher.
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: January 21, 2020
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PW 2020-10 Snow Operations Report
Mr. Dhuse said there was an increased number of salt applications from the previous month. The
amount of salt used so far is 600 tons plus the amount from this report.
2. PW 2020-11 Public Works Storage Shed – Change Order No. 1
This balancing change order for the salt storage shed reflects a decrease of $15,101. Mr. Sanderson
recommended approval and the committee agreed.
3. PW 2020-12 Wells No. 8 and 9 – Water Treatment Plant Cation Exchange Media Replacement –
Contract Award
Mr. Sanderson said bids were taken for this project for the media replacement which assists in
removing radium from the water. The process is needed for compliance with the EPA. There are very
few contractors who do this work and the low bidder was Global Water Services which is being
recommended. The bid is $115,100 which is below the amount budgeted. Mr. Dhuse added that this is
the first of 3 plants that need to be done in different years. The committee recommended approval.
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4. PW 2020-13 Resolution for IDOT Highway Permit for Gas N Wash Route 47 Entrance
IDOT has issued a draft permit for the right in/right out for Gas N Wash. To formalize the process, a
draft resolution from the City is needed and when it is signed, IDOT will issue a formal permit. This
action was recommended by the committee members.
5. PW 2020-14 Blackberry Woods Phase B – Acceptance of Public Improvements
Engineer Sanderson reported all punchlist items have been completed and he recommended acceptance
of Phase B. A performance guarantee will be in place for one year. The committee concurred with
acceptance.
6. PW 2020-15 Kane Kendall Council of Mayors – Call for Projects Application
The Council of Mayors has requested a list of road projects that would be paid with STP (federal)
funds. The types of projects accepted for consideration are reconstruction and minor rehab/resurfacing.
Mr. Sanderson asked the committee if they would like to recommend projects for submission. He said
staff reviewed many streets and suggested Bristol Ridge Rd. as a potential resurfacing project.
Applications are due March 15th. Alderman Funkhouser asked if this in the 5-year plan which it is not.
He said the benefits must be weighed in consideration of other roads. Mr. Sanderson replied that while
the base is good, the surface core needs resurfacing. He added that the City may not be awarded
money for the project and that the funds need not be accepted. This matter will be forwarded to the
City Council.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Alderman Tarulis asked that the timing of the light at Bristol Ridge Rd. and Rt. 34 be checked. He has
seen cars go through the red light due to the long time drivers must wait. Alderman Funkhouser said he
has also observed this and asked that the sensors be checked too. Mr. Dhuse will follow-up.
Mr. Funkhouser said the light at Rt. 47 and Cannonball is also a very long wait. Mr. Dhuse said the
turn light has been made longer and that many motorists are using this as a cut-through.
Alderman Koch asked that the Public Works facility be placed on each Public Works agenda for
discussion when needed.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm on a voice vote.
Minutes respectfully transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker