City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met June 25.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Basso called the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. at the Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. In attendance were Chairman Basso, Alderman Bylut, Alderman Kramarski, and Alderman Lewandowski, Adam Jasinski, and Recording Secretary Margaret Carey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Basso moved to approve the minutes of the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee meeting held on May 28, 2019, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Public Works Director Adam Jasinski presented the following reports:
Light Poles and Landscaping at City Hall: the new light poles should be here by the end of August. The landscaping will begin in July.
Welcome Signs Update: the first welcome sign has arrived and was installed on College Drive. It looks good, so the rest of the signs will be ordered.
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Update: most of the issues recently have been with PD vehicles and air conditioning. Repairs were also made to the chipper truck and repairs to lift gates.
Gazebo in Community Park: the gazebo will be power washed and painted in time for the July 3rd event. Alderman Basso requested that all the bulbs be checked. Director Jasinski said the bulbs have not been simply burning out; they have been vandalized and PW have been trying to keep up with replacement as that occurs. The bulbs have been replaced with new led lights. Alderman Kramarski inquired if security cameras can be installed.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Public Works Director Adam Jasinski sought approval for payment of an invoice from Morris Engineering in the amount of $3,195.50 for professional engineering services. The work included: survey work of drainage areas, Oak Lawn Water Main grading plan review, and drainage review of multi-purpose path in Community Park.
A motion was made by Alderman Basso to approve the Morris Engineering invoices in the amount of $3,195.50, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Voucher List
DISCUSSION OF ROUTE 83 AND HARLEM VACANT PROPERTY
Chairman Basso requested to table this item.
OLD BUSINESS – none.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Jasinski provided an update on Evers Park (125th Street between 69th Avenue and 68th Court). The benches are on order. They will be made from a composite material. The library is also looking into placing a book sharing station in the park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Alderman Bylut moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Kramarski. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned 7:18pm.
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