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City of Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee met Sept. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Clifford called the Roads & Construction Committee to order at 6:30 p.m. In attendance were Alderman Basso, Alderman Begley, and Alderman Lewandowski. Also in attendance were: Public Works Director Adam Jasinski and Recording Secretary Margaret Carey.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Clifford moved to approve the minutes of the Roads & Construction Committee meeting held on August 10, 2021, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

DIRECTORS REPORT

123rd STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE

Director Jasinski reported that everything is on schedule to be completed by the end of October. Work is completed on culverts and storm sewers.123rd Street was closed beginning yesterday for road reconstruction. Affected residents received a hand‐delivered notice about the closure. Replacement sod and concrete driveways and walkways are scheduled for mid‐October.

DRAINAGE AND ROADWORK UPDATES

Director Jasinski reported that Public Works employees are currently working on the east side of Harlem Avenue, doing minor patching ourselves.

We wanted to continue the watermain all the way to Harlem Avenue, but discussed it was encased in concrete near the fire house. Adam contacted Chief Doyle to request an easement with his Board. The Board agreed to a modified easement plan.

RIGHT OF WAY NORTH OF PALOS HOSPITAL

There is a piece of property north of the hospital that was originally thought to belong to Palos Park, but through research it was determined the property actually belongs to the City of Palos Heights. We hired Morris Engineering to survey the property and determine how it could be used, and if we have a need for it. Possible options for the property include: storage, vacate, sell to the hospital, see if anyone else (adjacent property owners) are interested in it.

MORRIS ENGINEERING

UPDATES BY CITY ENGINEER

Adam Jasinski provided the updates.

INVOICES

Chairman Clifford presented Morris Engineering invoices in the amount of $42,141.61.

Alderman Lewandowski made a motion to approve the Morris Engineering invoices in the amount of $42,141.61, seconded by Alderman Begley. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Basso requested a list of roads to be included in the 2022 plan. He also inquired about the landscape restoration on 123rd Street. Will additional soil be added? Director Jasinski said yes, it will be delivered with the sod; approximately 4” of soil.

Alderman Clifford stated that the City needs to contact businesses with large potholes in their parking lots. They must address them to avoid damage to vehicles. Alderman Basso inquired about a large pothole in the parking lot south of Andy’s. Director Jasinski said the property owner is aware.

Alderman Clifford inquired about landscape restoration at 69th Court and 125th Street. Director Jasinski said restoration usually begins a month or so after the project to give the ground time to settle. He will take a look at it.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Alderman Clifford moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

https://palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09142021-551