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City of Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee met July 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

CALL TO ORDER 

Chairman Clifford called the Roads & Construction Committee meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. In attendance were Alderman Lewandowski, Public Works Director Adam Jasinski, Aurimas Spucys from Morris Engineering, and recording secretary Ashley Pala. Absent was Alderman Basso and Alderman Begley.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Alderman Clifford moved to approve the minutes of the Roads & Construction Committee meeting held on June 13, 2023, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

A. 2023 MFT Resurfacing: All concrete work has been completed for the resurfacing program. There is a small section by Lake Katherine that still has to be completed. All roads have been milled up to this point. The crew is planning to patch weakened areas beginning on July 12. City wide resurfacing is scheduled for next week but is weather dependent. The City Hall parking lot and Lake Katherine access road will also be completed. Residents on Harold Avenue were not notified that milling was taking place on July 8. Alderman Lewandowski thanked Director Jasinski on behalf of the 3rd ward for completing that street.

B. Work Completed by Public Works: Patching took place on various streets prior to the Recreation Departments Best Week Ever. The patching will continue throughout the city moving west. Completed set up and cleanup of the 4th of July celebrations. A large crew was dispatched to pick up down limbs after a storm came through. The sweeper and chipper is out. Two speed limit signs were installed. Seven culvert inspections were completed. The intersection of 68th Court was trimmed back. Storm sewers were rebuilt on Oak Park Avenue. Multiple spots were investigated for drainage.

C. 123rd Street Culvert Replacement: This project went out to bid. There was a significant amount of interested parties. Over ten parties showed up to the pre bid meeting. The city received two responses. Trinity will reimburse the City half the project cost. There are funds from Rebuild Illinois that were dedicated to this project as well.

Alderman Clifford motioned to award Airy’s Inc. for the 123rd Street Culvert Replacement project with their lowest bid in the amount of $422,550.00, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, motion passed unanimously.

D. Crosswalks on Ridgeland Ave and Shadow Creek Dr: Residents are requesting a signalized crosswalk. They would ideally prefer a stop light but approval from Cook County would be slim. A warning light similar to the one utilized by the Recreation Center might be approved by Cook County. In doing so, a part of the sidewalk would be replaced to be in ADA compliance. Morris Engineering would need to submit a permit to Cook County. Aurimas stated there is a traffic study that can be utilized to determine what is recommended for that intersection.

Alderman Clifford motioned to authorize Morris Engineering to prepare engineering documents and applications for crosswalks at the intersection of Ridgeland and Shadow Creek Drive seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Morris Engineering 

IDOT’s letting and the work has been completed on the 76th Avenue Resurfacing project. Aurimas visited it today after heavy rainfall. The drainage is working properly. The state will be sending an invoice to the city at a later date.

An email was received today from IDOT that they are planning to redo the culvert on Route 83 and Navajo Creek. The meeting will be next week to find out more information.

A resident on 74th Avenue contacted the city to state that there is cosmetic damage to his driveway after the project was completed 18 months ago.

Alderman Clifford motioned to approve payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services for various projects throughout the City in the amount of $49,007.16,seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS 

OLD BUSINESS 

The City has been trying to obtain permit approval from the state for the side walk on Ridgeland and Route 83 since 2021. This would connect the current multiuse trail to the Cal-Sag Trail. Director Jasinski is requesting the Committee and City Council to authorize to bid the Ridgeland Avenue Crosswalk Project.

Alderman Clifford motioned bid the Ridgeland Avenue Crosswalk Project, seconded by Alderman Lewandowski. On a voice vote, motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

ADJOURNMENT

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

https://palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07112023-864