City of Palos Heights Water and Sewer Committee met Feb. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bylut called the Water and Sewer Committee meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. In attendance were Alderman Bylut, Alderman Key, Alderman McGrogan, Director of Public Works Adam Jasinski, representatives from Strand Associates, Inc., City Administrator David Strohl, and recording secretary Tayler Swiedals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Bylut made a motion to approve the minutes of the Water and Sewer Committee meeting held on January 25, 2022 seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Jasinski presented the following reports/considerations:
∙ Water main breaks: There have been 12 water main breaks this year with 5 occurring since the last meeting.
∙ Menominee Sanitary Lift Station: Director Jasinski is requesting the committee’s approval to award the Menominee Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation to Integral Construction, Inc. in the amount of $453,200.00. This project was advertised starting January 18th, and went to bid at City Council on February 15th. There were 6 bids. The project was budgeted for an estimated $500,000.00. Integral Construction is not currently a water and sewer contractor, but are looking to get into the field. Upon contacting the company’s references and discussion with the consultant, it was determined that Integral Construction should be awarded the project.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve awarding the Menominee Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation to Integral Construction, Inc. in the amount of $453,200.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ 2022 Water Distribution Leak Survey: Director Jasinski requests approval to proceed with the 2022 Water Distribution System Leak Survey by ME Simpson in the amount of $15,275.00. This is to conduct a leak survey of 65 of our 80 miles of water mains. This is a requirement for our water loss audit.
Alderman Bylut motioned to approve proceeding with the 2022 Water Distribution System Leak Survey by ME Simpson in the amount of $15,275.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ 2022 Hydrant Flow Testing: Director Jasinski is requesting approval to proceed with the 2022 hydrant flow testing by ME Simpson in the amount of $16,960.00. Public Works has the city divided into groups of three, and each year they test a third of the city’s hydrants. This is a requirement for the ISO insurance rating that the fire department must obtain for accredidation.
Alderman Key made a motion to approve proceeding with the 2022 hydrant flow testing by ME Simpson in the amount of $16,960.00, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ Director Jasinski is requesting approval to purchase a hydraulic powerhead saw for the purpose of cutting water main piping and concrete piping in the amount of $11,865.00. Director Jasinski explained that Public Works currently has a gas powered saw, and it is a safety risk for Public Works employees.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve the purchase of a hydraulic powerhead saw for the purpose of cutting water main piping and concrete piping in the amount of $11,865.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ Director Jasinski is requesting approval for the painting of 230 hydrants by Giant Maintenance & Restoration in the amount of $19,090.00. Giant Maintenance and Restoration agreed to hold the same prices quoted from last year. The company will sandblast the hydrant and spray one coat direct to metal application of Sherwin Williams paint.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve the painting of 230 hydrants by Giant Maintenance & Restoration in the amount of $19,090.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ Director Jasinski is requesting approval for the 2nd payment to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $59,865.30 for the 123rd Street water main.
Alderman Key made a motion to approve the 2nd payment to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $59,865.30 for the 123rd Street water main, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Director Jasinski sought approval for the following:
∙ Request approval for payment to RJN Group for professional engineering services in the month of January in the amount of $5,229.95. Some of the work they did included GIS assistance and on-call sewer system services.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve the payment to RJN Group for professional engineering services in the month of January in the amount of $5,229.95, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. –AGENDA
∙ Request approval for engineering services for the design and construction of the 2022 Sewer Rehab Program in the amount not to exceed $63,700.00 with RJN Group. This project fits the requirement of MWRD to maintain our sanitary sewers.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve the engineering services for the design and construction of the 2022 Sewer Rehab Program in the amount not to exceed $63,700.00 with RJN Group, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ Request approval for the 2022 On-Call Engineering Services with RJN Group not to exceed $20,000.00. This acts as a retainer to RJN Group for any GIS services or MWRD services for the year.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve the 2022 On-Call Engineering Services with RJN Group not to exceed $20,000.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
∙ Representatives from Strand Associates, Inc. presented the 10 year Capital Improvement Plan update for the committee. Discussion ensued. This presentation outlines the assessment of the City’s water mains. Each water main is given a risk score based on its probability of failure versus the consequence of failure. Using this data, the work is projected as follows:
1. 2022- Lining of the 16-inch water main on College Drive
2. 2023- Lining of the 8-inch water main on 131st Street
3. 2024- 8-inch water main replacement on Shawnee Rd, Shoshone Rd, and Choctaw Rd
4. 2025- 8-inch water main replacement on Winnebago Rd, Ute Ln, Shawnee Rd, Choctaw Rd
5. 2026- Lining and looping of the 8-inch water main on College Dr
6. 2027- 8-inch water main replacement on Austin Ave, Meade Ave, and Moody Ave
7. 2028- 10-inch water main replacement on College Dr
8. 2029- Lining of 12-inch water main from Golfview to Ridgeland
9. 2030- 8-inch water main replacement on 68th Ave, Chippewa Dr, and Flambeau Dr
10. 2031- 12-inch water main replacement on 127th Street
∙ Request approval to proceed with Engineering Services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the lining of the 16-inch water main on College Dr from South Austin Ave to South Menard Ave in the amount of $54,000.00.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve with proceeding with Engineering Services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the lining of the 16-inch water main on College Dr from South Austin Ave to South Menard in the amount of $54,000.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. –AGENDA
Request approval for payment to Strand Associates for professional engineering services in the month of December in the amount of $14,212.59. Services included: water capital projects prioritization and Emergency Response Plan development.
Alderman Bylut made a motion to approve the payment to Strand Associates for professional engineering services in the month of December in the amount of $14,212.59, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Bylut moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Key. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:04 pm.
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