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City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Feb. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

CALL TO ORDER

Alderman Lewandowski called the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at City Hall. In attendance were Alderman Lewandowski, Alderman Bylut, Alderman Basso, Public Works Director Adam Jasinski, and recording secretary Tayler Swiedals.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Lewandowski moved to approve the minutes of the Municipal Ground and Property Committee meeting held on January 25, 2022, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Public Works Director Adam Jasinski presented the following reports/considerations: ∙ Motor Vehicle Update: The mechanics are staying on schedule for the weekly maintenance on police vehicles. Mechanics are keeping up with the maintenance on the plow equipment as it comes in for service after each snow storm.

• Request approval for payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for professional services for the CalSag Trail (at Lake Katherine) from September 21, 2021 to January 29, 2022 in the amount of $17,501.32. This is for the engineering for installing permeable pavers the Lake Katherine parking lot.

Alderman Lewandowski made a motion to approve payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for professional services for the CalSag Trail (at Lake Katherine) from September 21, 2021 to January 29, 2022 in the amount of $17,501.32, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA

• Request approval of payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for Lake Katherine Nature Center Environmental Site Assessment for the month of January in the amount of $4,937.13. This is for an environmental assessment required to renew a 50-year lease with MWRD. MWRD requires some additional green infrastructure projects in order to renew a lease.

Alderman Lewandowski made a motion to approve payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for Lake Katherine Nature Center Environmental Site Assessment for the month of January in the amount of $4,937.13, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. -- AGENDA

• Request approval to award the 2022 Tree Removal, Trimming, and Stump grinding bid to Homer Tree Care in the amount of $41,250.00. Director Jasinski explained that the bid was advertised on February 1st and opened on City Council on February 15th. There were 2 bids received with Homer Tree Care being the lowest.

Alderman Bylut made a motion to award the 2022 Tree Removal, Trimming, and Stump Grinding to Homer Tree Care in the amount of $41,250.00, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. –AGENDA

• Republic Services Contract Extension: The City’s contract with Republic Services is set to expire in August of 2022. The committee discussed the possibility of renewing the contract and negotiating extending the contract to a 5-year plan. With the committee’s approval, Director Jasinski can continue negotiations with Republic Services, and can present a potential contract at the next meeting. The committee discussed. Request approval for City Staff to continue negotiations with Republic Services for a potential 5-year contract.

Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve City Staff continuing negotiations with Republic Services for a potential 5-year contract, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Basso mentioned a damaged stop sign on the corner of 120th St and 71st Ave that is not visible to southbound traffic. Director Jasinski will have it taken care of tomorrow. Alderman Lewandowski had an inquiry from a resident that the dog waste bags are not universal throughout the parks in the city. Director Jasinski will address this with the Parks and Recreation Department

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Alderman Lewandowski moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Basso. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

https://palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02222022-637