Public Works Committee Minutes 2022 07-19-22 APPROVED 10/18/22
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Council Chambers
800 Game Farm Road
In accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker
pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, the
United City of Yorkville is encouraging social distancing during the ongoing pandemic by allowing remote
attendance for this meeting.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Matt Marek, via Zoom
Alderman Ken Koch, in-person
Alderman Joe Plocher, in-person
Alderman Jason Peterson, via Zoom
Other City Officials
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett, in-person
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse, in-person
Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI, in-person
Other Guests: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Matt Marek
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: June 21, 2022
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PW 2022-55 Capital Improvement Projects Update
Mr. Sanderson said D Construction has not completed a project from last year due to product issues for road
rejuvenator. It should be done within 30 days and notices will be sent to the area residents. The Beaver St.
generator project should start later this week and he noted there was a delay in shipment. The well rehab is
finished, however, there is difficulty in disinfecting the well and staff is trying to identify the type of bacteria.
They will do additional disinfection or present the issue to the IEPA. An ongoing strike continues to delay the
Road to Better Roads projects. E. Main St. does not use MFT funds, so a different mix can be used and the
project started back up again this week. The Kennedy/Mill work will be able to move forward as well. The
north elevated tank was scheduled to be repainted in August, however, due to a coating shortage, that work will
be delayed until spring. Mr. Sanderson also said the Corneils road interceptor is tied in with the Bright Farms
which is moving forward and will be bid out in the fall. Bright Farms would like a sewer connection by
February/March. Discussions and negotiations have begun with property owners for easement acquisitions.
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2. PW 2022-56 Quarterly Bond and Letter of Credit Reduction Summary
Engineer Sanderson said there were a couple reductions in Kendall Marketplace. No further discussion.
3. PW 2022-57 2021 Sidewalk Improvements – Change Order No. 1 (Balancing)
This project is ending and when the contractor agrees on the quantity, a Change Order is issued. This Change
Order decreases the amount by $11,000 and Mr. Sanderson recommended approval. The Committee was OK
with this and it moves to the consent agenda.
4. PW 2022-58 Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements - Design Engineering
Agreement
Director Dhuse said this is the contract with EEI for $99,572 for design engineering. It is part of the Grande
Reserve overall development and as it becomes developed, improvements will continue to be made. This moves
to the regular Public Works agenda for City Council.
5. PW 2022-59 Baseline Road Improvements – Design Engineering Agreement
This is an engineering agreement for $34,698 for work on Baseline Rd. which is in very poor condition. This
will be a remove, replace and striping with no turn lanes and the city will work with IDOT on this project. This
moves to the Council consent agenda.
6. PW 2022-60 Ordinance Amending Title 7, Public Ways and Property, of the City Code of the United City
of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois (Citing Obstructions in the Roadway)
Mr. Dhuse said this item was discussed a couple months ago and addresses construction materials/obstructions
left in the roadway The current ordinance does not include this and language is needed for safety. Attorney Orr
has been working on an ordinance and once approved, it will go into effect as soon as it is signed. Violations
will be addressed by the Property Maintenance staff and would be an ordinance/adjudication matter This moves
to the regular Council agenda.
7. PW 2022-61 Plat of Vacation – Lincoln Prairie
Mr. Sanderson provided background and said this is an older development that was approved in the early 2000's.
Roads were put in and there is a recorded plat. The original plan was to locate an asphalt plant on Eldamain
Rd., north of Faxon across from Menards. It is a 230 acre parcel and now there is interest in developing this
area with something different. The land owner and the developer wish to vacate the right-of-way within the
parcel. A proposed development will come to the city in the next month or two and Mr. Sanderson said it makes
sense to remove this encumbrance at this time. This will move to the regular Public Works agenda.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Alderman Koch asked about the striping and finish date for Ashley Road and Rt. 126. Schedules have been
received from the developer and a letter was sent to them this week. Ashley was to have been striped on this
date and other work is to be completed by mid-August. Mr. Sanderson will report to the committee again next
month. He said the Stewarts are the developers and the project is about 2 years past the maintenance period. It
is possible the bond could be pulled.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:21pm.
Minutes respectfully transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker, in-person