HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 2026 08-18-26APPROVED 10/20/26
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, East Conference Room #337
651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, IL
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Craig Soling Alderman Rusty Corneils
Alderman Dan Transier Alderman Joe Plocher
Other City Officials
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett Public Works Director Eric Dhuse
Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI
Other Guests: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Craig Soling.
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: July 21, 2026
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PW 2026-66 Faxon Road Reconstruction – Contract Award
Mr. Sanderson said this project is related to Cyrus 1 and the recent agreement amendment that was approved.
The plans were updated and it was put out to bid. Four contractors bid and the low bid was from D
Construction, well below estimate The contract amount is $1,030,000 and is paid 100% by Cyrus 1. The work
is anticipated to be done this fall, right-of-way has been acquired and the power poles will be moved. The
committee was OK with this and it moves forward to the consent agenda.
2. PW 2026-67 Faxon Road Reconstruction – Construction Engineering Agreement
Mr. Dhuse said this agreement corresponds with item #1 above. EEI will do the construction engineering and
oversee the contractor. The cost is $115,000 and is entirely paid for by Cyrus 1. This item also moves to the
consent agenda.
3. PW 2026-68 Beecher Road Reconstruction – Design Engineering Agreement Amendment –
Change Order No. 2
Mr. Dhuse reported this is also a Cyrus 1 project and it will continue the improvement of Beecher Road north to
Corneils Road. The Change Order is for $139,979 which brings the total to $305,569 and is also paid entirely by
Cyrus 1. This also moves to the consent agenda with committee approval.
4. PW 2026-69 Water Audit and Non-Revenue Water Reduction Consultation Engineering Agreement
These scientific water audits are necessary to receive Lake Michigan water, said Mr. Dhuse. He said this is the
last full “water year” from October 1 to September 30. EEI has been helping the last 4 years to attempt to
reduce the water loss to under 10%. He said this may also change. This has been budgeted in the amount of
$55,000. This item will move forward to the consent agenda with committee approval.
(#5 and 6 out of sequence)
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6. PW 2026-71 Resolution Authorizing the City's Share of Preliminary and Design Engineering Costs for
the Roadway Improvement of Game Farm Road and W. Somonauk Street
The city received a grant in the amount of $850,000 and IDOT requires a standard resolution and a joint funding
agreement when grant funds are involved. Mr. Sanderson recommended approval of both the resolution and
funding agreement which the committee approved and it will move forward to the consent agenda.
5. PW 2026-70 Route 47 Water Main Relocation Waterpark Way to Jericho Road
a. Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget of the United City of
Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2026 and Ending on April 30, 2027
b. Route 47 Water Main Relocation Waterpark Way to Jericho Road Engineering Agreement
Mr. Dhuse said the city is responsible for paying for oversight and construction engineering when the water main
is moved. IDOT will reimburse for the moving. Part B addresses the budget amendment. The city had
budgeted for FY2028, however, this project could generate some bills in FY2027, so the City Finance Director
advised this be moved to 2027 and will span 2 budget years. The committee was OK with this and it moves to
the City Council agenda.
7. PW 2026-72 2025 Water Main Change Order No. 4
This Change Order is for water main work that started last year in 2025. The work is now almost complete, said
Mr. Sanderson. The previous Change Orders adjusted completion dates and this Change Order covers materials,
additions/subtractions, replacement of lead service pipes, replacement of a failed culvert, grading modifications
for better drainage, etc. This Order increases the contract value however, a balancing Change Order is
anticipated to reduce the contract to less than the original amount. This Change Order increases the cost by
$174,562.51. The committee approved this and it will move to the City Council agenda.
Old Business: None
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:10pm.
Minutes respectfully transcribed by Marlys Young, Minute Taker