City of Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee met Jan. 13
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Clifford called the Roads & Construction Committee meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. In attendance were Chairman Clifford, Alderman Basso, Public Works Director Joe Smith, Aurimas Spucys of Morris Engineering and recording secretary Jan Tomaszewski. Alderman Lewandowski entered the meeting at 6:31 p.m. and Alderman Begley entered the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Clifford moved to approve the minutes of the Roads & Construction Committee meeting held on December 9, 2025, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Director Smith reported:
A. Snow Report. Three snow events since we last met:
• 12/29/25
• 12/30/25
• 12/31/25
All went well with salt/brine usage similar to last month.
B. 2025 MFT Update.
➢ Chairman Clifford motioned to approve payment No. 2 to Builders Paving, LLC., for the Harold Ave. and Cypress Ln. project in the amount of $229,074.81, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Morris Engineer explained that we are still holding a retainer for the remainder of the work on Harold Ave. and Cypress Ln. to be completed in spring to make sure everything is inspected and in place.
Two items remain: additional shrubs were added near the retaining wall, a ditch was cleared on the north end to make it deeper and wider to allow the conveyance of the storm water run-off. Also, special excavation was required due to one area in the roadway that failed. There was just topsoil under existing pavement which needed to be fixed.
C. 2026 MFT.
Director Smith reviewed the 2026 MFT Road Resurfacing List:
Lake Katherine Drive
Harold Avenue at 125th Street to 127th Street
72nd Court and the service road from 122nd to 123rd Street
Sorrento Drive from College Drive to Nagle Avenue
Nashville Avenue south dead end to 125th Street
Kiowa Lane – Comanche Drive to Seneca Drive
Pottawatomi Court and Pottawatomi Drive to the cul-de-sac with an option of 125th from
Harlem to 70th Court
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
A. Morris Engineering Report
City Engineer brought the Committee up-to-date on the turnaround project located on the west end of Lake Katherine Drive.
The issue was initially brought up in 2015 about a turnaround needed on the west end of Lake Katherine Drive. The property was surveyed this week and needs to be reviewed by IDOT. The City Engineer presented the two options available.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Clifford informed the Committee that he was asked by a few residents why is it necessary to pay for vehicle stickers. Alderman Clifford explained that we receive government funds for roads and that amount has been decreasing over the years. We use the vehicle sticker funds to supplement the road programs. If you start cutting back on the vehicle sticker fees, many City services will also decrease. We, as a Committee, are doing well in keeping our roads safe.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris Keating
20 Lake Katherine Way
Resident was inquiring as to status of Lake Katherine Drive road repaving. Committee assured him that all work will commence in spring and the Lake Katherine residents will be notified in many ways well in advance of the start of the project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Alderman Begley moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Basso. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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