City of Palos Heights Water and Sewer Committee met June 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bylut called the Water and Sewer Committee meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. In attendance were Chairman Bylut, Alderman Key, Director of Public Works Adam Jasinski and Recording Secretary Ashley Pala. Absent was Alderman McGrogan and Alderman Begley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Bylut made a motion to approve the minutes of the Water and Sewer Committee meeting held on May 23, 2023 seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Jasinski presented the following reports/considerations:
• Water main breaks: There has been a total of 12 water main breaks year to date. There was a small break on 124th Pl. which has been resolved.
• Menominee Lift Station Update: The project was supposed to be completed in June but is now delayed. It is delayed due to the contractor not having everything lined up correctly. The startup is set for tomorrow which will allow the station to run for seven days prior to decommissioning the old lift station.
• 2023 Sewer Rehabilitation Program: There was multiple bids but Performance Pipeline Inc. was the lowest. This is well under budget.
Alderman Bylut motioned to award the 2023 Sewer Rehabilitation Program to
Performance Pipeline Inc. with their lowest bid amount of $363,700.00, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Director Jasinski sought approval for the following:
• Request payment approval for professional services with RJN Group for the On-Call Underground Infrastructure Services rendering through June 2, 2023, in the amount of $2,080.00.
Alderman Key motioned to approve payment for professional services with RJN Group for the On-Call Underground Infrastructure Services rendering through June 2, 2023, in the amount of $2,080.00, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
• Request payment approval for engineering professional services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the College Drive Water Main CIPP Lining in the amount of $2,307.38.
Alderman Bylut motioned to approve payment for engineering professional services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the College Drive Water Main CIPP Lining in the amount of $2,307.38, seconded by Alderman Key. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
• Request payment approval for engineering professional services with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for the 70th Ave Lift Station Rehabilitation in the amount of $6,311.25.
Alderman Key motioned to approve payment for engineering professional services with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for the 70th Ave Lift Station Rehabilitation in the amount of $6,311.25, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice vote, the motioned passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Alderman Key questioned the status of the project at Route 83 and 127th Street. Director Jasinski stated they are now ten months behind schedule. The contractor is stating utilities are not ready and there is a great deal of rock that needs to be dug. The current estimate is spring of 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Bylut moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Key. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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