City of Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee met June 14.
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 Alderman Clifford, Alderman Lewandowski, Alderman Basso, Alderman Begley, Director of Public Works Adam Jasinski, Aurimas Spucys from Morris Engineering, and recording secretary Tayler Swiedals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Clifford moved to approve the minutes of the Roads & Construction Committee meeting held on May 10, 2022, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. 2022 MFT Update: The project is underway as of last week. Public Works notified the residents who would be affected a week in advance with door hangers. Public Works completed storm sewer work today in the area resetting all the basins to prepare for curb work. Davis began removing the curb work last week, and is looking to pour curbs tomorrow. Due to a strike at the quarries, the availability of limestone needed for the project could push the completion date back. As of today, we are still on schedule to pour concrete next week and fix the curbs in Westgate.
B. 2021 MFT Warranty Update: M&J Asphalt will be grinding about 4’ on the edge of the road and repaving those areas to make sure they are structurally sound creating a full patch along Menominee Parkway. The repairs are under warranty. M&J does not have an exact start date for repairs due to the strike.
C. Ridgeland Ave Medians Update: The project was scheduled to begin on June 1st. However, because there must be a signal transfer while working next to Route 83 and 127th St, IDOT has stopped the signal transfer until the City receives a letter of authorization from them. Morris Engineering is working on the letter.
D. Route 83 and Oak Park Ave Intersection: Director Jasinski worked with Sternberg Lighting and their engineers for the design of the light pole per the suggestion of the committee and provided a handout detailing the possible design. The light pole has an arm that can hold the weight of the Navajo Hills sign. The cost of the pole itself will be $8,000.00. The City must hire an outside electrician to erect the pole, due to Public Works not having a bucket truck, for $3,500.00. This light pole option would eliminate the additional $1,500.00 for tree removal because of the extended arm attached to the pole itself. The cost of concrete will be $500.00 with the total projected cost of $12,000.00 for the project. Alderman Lewandowski and Alderman Begley expressed concern over the City assuming the entire cost of the light pole, and the necessity for the project at this time. At previous meetings, it was discussed that the homeowner’s association would contribute funding to the project. The committee discussed. Alderman Clifford will meet with the homeowner’s association again to discuss splitting the cost of the light pole and bring the discussion to the next committee meeting.
E. Reimbursement to John Doody: John Doody, resident of 12303 s Harold Ave, is requesting to be reimbursed for his sprinkler system in the amount of $6,592.65. John Doody notified the City of damage to his sprinkler system after Nicor ripped out a portion of the system in front of his house facing 123rd St. The second half of the system was removed when Public Works installed a water main. Director Jasinski spoke with Nicor who agreed to pay half of the cost of the restoration. Nicor can not pay him directly, but will reimburse the City exactly half the cost. Normally, it is in the City’s ordinance that irrigation systems will not be replaced due to water main breaks. However, the resident’s entire front lawn was ripped up with a large hole being made. John Doody has worked with the irrigation company to stake everything out for them to replace the system. Director Jasinski is requesting the committee to approve the reimbursement of John Doody for a sprinkler system in the amount of $6,592.65.
Alderman Clifford motioned to approve the reimbursement of John Doody for a sprinkler system in the amount of $6,592.65, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously. --AGENDA
MORRIS ENGINEERING
Aurimas Spucys from Morris Engineering Provided the following updates:
76th Avenue from 131st to 135th LAFO Resurfacing – The deisgn phase is finished. Morris Engineering will meet with Director Jasinski to make sure everything is ready for submittal to IDOT. The letting will take place in January 2023 with construction starting after May 1, 2023. The project is ahead of schedule, and Morris Engineering will be submitting plans early.
123rd St./Natchez Culvert – Morris Engineering is in contact with the permitting agencies and are trying to get the replacement of the two culverts under maintenance which will require less reviews. This would be the best case to go out to bid faster. This could be flagged by Army Corps of Engineers and IDNR due to replacing the CMP with concrete. The estimated cost of the project is $300,000.00 with Trinity contributing $175,000.00. The City will use Rebuild Illinois funds for the project. Once the repairs are made, the City will propose vacating both culverts to Trinity.
INVOICES
Director Jasinski requested approval of payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services for various projects in the amount of $41,312.13.
Alderman Clifford motioned to approve payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services in the amount of $41,312.13, seconded by Alderman Basso. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously.--AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Alderman Clifford moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Basso. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
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