Public Works Committee Minutes 2008 09-16-08 APPROVED 10/21/08
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Conference Room
PRESENT:
Alderman Joe Besco, Chairman City Administrator Brendan McLaughlin
Alderman Joe Plocher Assistant City Administrator, Bart Olson
Alderwoman Robyn Sutcliff Alan Norton
Alderman Bob Allen Juli Cinnamon
City Engineer Joe Wywrot Susan Lambke
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse Greg Lambke
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 pm. by Joe Besco.
Additional Business:
Cannonball Estates Storm Sewer—Joe Wywrot and Alan Norton reminded the
Aldermen the history of problems with the pipe and the measures taken to correct it.
There was discussion on the grout used to fix the pipe. This will move on to City
Council for discussion.
Presentations: None.
Minutes for Approval/Correction: July 15, 2008 and August 19, 2008 —Approved as
presented.
Old Business:
1. PW 2008-95 Van Emmon Drainage Issues—There was discussion about water
runoff and water in the basement for some of the properties on Van Emmon.
There was also discussion on how to fix some of the problems at one of the
homes. This will come back to Public Works.
Items Recommended for Consent Agenda:
1. PW 2008-115 —Revised Floodplain Ordinance
2. PW 2008-116—Palmer Court Roadway Improvements—Change Order#1
3. PW 2008-117—McHugh Road Improvements (Walnut—Spring)—Change
Order#2
4. PW 2008-118 2008 Asphalt Surface Treatment— Change Order#1 (Final)
5. PW 2008-119 In-Town Road Program (Phase 2)—Parkway Landscaping
6. PW 2008-120 Countryside @ McHugh Intersection —Stop Signs
7. PW 2008-121 Tuscan Plaza—Bond Expiration
8. PW 2008-122 Shops at Veterans Parkway—LOC Expiration
9. PW 2008-123 Kendallwood Estates—Van Emmon Road Paving
All the items recommended for Consent Agenda will move on to City Council on
Consent Agenda.
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New Business:
1. PW 2008-124 Greenbriar Subdivision—Lot 200 Sidewalk Easement—there
was discussion on where the easement would be moved and the opposition from
the neighbors. This is not moving forward. It will be readdressed when the
easement would need to be used.
2. PW 2008-125 Updated 6-year Capital Improvement Program —Brendan
McLaughlin will share this with the other Aldermen. No further action is needed.
3. PW 2008-126 Eldamain Road—County Request—There was a question on
whether this could be developer funded with a recapture agreement. This will
come back to Public Works in October.
Old Business:
2. PW 2008-114 City Council Goal—Biodiesel, E85, and Hybrid Vehicles—
There was discussion on what departments could use these kind of vehicles. No
finther action is needed.
Additional Business
Eric Dhuse passed out information on salt pricing for this year. He will be looking into
options to reduce the salt usage while still keeping the roads safe.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Laura Leppert