City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Jan. 27
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Alderman Brennan, acting Chairman at the request of Chairman Begley, called the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. In attendance were Alderman Brennan, Alderman Basso, Alderman Clifford, City Administrator Adam Jasinski, Public Works Director Joe Smith and recording secretary Jan Tomaszewski. Chairman Begley was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Brennan moved to approve the minutes of the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee meeting held on November 25, 2025,seconded by Alderman Clifford. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Smith presented the following report:
• CNC Lawn Care Maintenance Contract. This is the same price we paid last year. CNC Lawn Care will hold that price for three years.
City Administrator Jasinski explained that this work encompasses everything that is in the business area. The service provides pulling weeds, adding fresh mulch and the clean-up of trash. It saves the City resources as we are not as efficient as CNC.
➢ Alderman Brennan motioned to approve CNC Lawn Care for a 3-year Maintenance Contract servicing the Art Park, Raised Planters, and Plant Beds for the months of April through November not to exceed $2,930.00 per month or $23,440 per year for the months stated, seconded by Alderman Clifford. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
• Harlem Avenue Banners. These banners will alternate between two different 250-year themed designs and will be placed on every other light pole down Harlem Avenue. After the 4th of July, the City will change the banners to reflect the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The 9/11 banners are not included in this cost.
➢ Alderman Brennan motioned to approve Bannerville for the artwork design, purchase, and installation of 22 banners on Harlem Ave in the amount of $3,520.00, seconded by Alderman Brennan. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
• Lake Katherine Pump. We currently do not have a spare pump. Due to the wedding venues scheduled at Lake Katherine and the chance that the water will freeze in the winter if the existing pump breaks, it is imperative that we have a spare.
➢ Alderman Brennan motioned to approve the purchase of a Sulzer/ABS Model XFP150G CB1.5 PE210/4 6” spare pump for the Lake Katherine Waterfall from Flow-Technics, Inc. in the amount of $20,415.00, seconded by Alderman Clifford.
On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
• Light Pole Replacement. This is the light pole by Lumes that was knocked out in a car accident last December. We have filed claim with IRMA for reimbursement.
➢ Alderman Brennan motion to approve the purchase of a Sternberg light pole with all parts included with The Lighting Digest in the amount of $17,648.00, seconded by Alderman Clifford. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
• Alderman Brennan motioned to approve payment for professional engineering services to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for the Cal-Sag Trail at Lake Katherine, Phase III project rendering through December 31st, 2025 in the amount of $6,048.87, seconded by Alderman Clifford. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
• Alderman Brennan motioned to approve payment for the installation of the keyless door security system in City Hall with JMH Networks in the amount of $25,181.83, seconded by Alderman Clifford. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Alderman Basso inquired as to the status of updating street signs in Olde Palos.
Alderman Basso also stated that the bushes located along the entrance way into City Hall are supposed to be one long running hedge, not individual ball-type hedges. Alderman Basso is asking Public Works Director Smith to look into these two issues.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Clifford inquired as to the what is the plan for the 25th Anniversary of September 11th.
He revisited the issue of two small bronze sculptures to be placed at the Memorial.
Alderman Basso suggested that we have a professional design whatever we decide due to the magnitude of the event. Possibly sit down with the artist of the existing monuments to get a feel for how we want to proceed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Alderman Brennan moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Clifford. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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