The village of Beach Park Public Works Committee met Aug. 9 to discuss the lack of stop signs in the Lone Oak Subdivision.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the committee:
VILLAGE OF BEACH PARK
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
August 9, 2016
The Village of Beach Park held a Public Works Committee meeting on August 9, 2016 at the Village of Beach Park at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mark Ottersen, Regina Miller, Don Jensen, Gene Gross, Jon Kindseth, Tracy Miracle, Ben Metzler & Chris Bouchard
ABSENT: Gina Nelson
TOPIC DISCUSSION
Minutes
Minutes from June meeting were approved as is.
Monthly Report from Public Works Committee
Trustee Jensen questioned as to whether or not we charge for shutting off NSWRD nonpaying customers. Gene stated he didn’t think so but that we had an IGA with them. Jon stated that he will look into it and check the agreement plus our Ordinance to confirm.
Committee Purchase of Budgeted Plow for Loader Stop Sign/Yield Sign Request
Gene submitted 2 quotes for the plow extension for the front end loader. This is a budgeted item. Mark supported the purchase and the low quote in the amount of $12.440 will go to the Board on the 25th of August. Burris Equipment.
Currently there are neither Stop signs nor Yield signs at the intersections of Lone Oak Subdivision. Jon recommended Yield Signs, and the committee agreed. Gene will have staff put up the Yield signs at the west bound intersections once the ordinance has been updated and approved.
Monthly Report from Engineering
See Report
Old Business
Talmadge Ave Culvert update
Project is moving along. Trench has been filled & compacted. Binder has been placed down and Midwest Fence is to be onsite this week, Friday, to install the guard rail. An erosion control blanket will be laid as well. Portions of the sewer & water main were replaced throughout the project site.
New Business: Maintenance of IDOT & LCDOT ROW’s
Jon stated that the Mayor has concerns of the lack of maintenance in the ROW’s for Lake County and the State. He would like to talk about the possibility to take over the mowing of them. Unsure if we could re-coop the costs involved, and Mark O. stated that we would have to purchase new / certain equipment in order to do this. Jon stated he will continue to monitor the situation and even move forward with appealing the Lake County Forest Preserve Finance Committee. Mark also suggested writing a letter. Don asked if we have any cooperation agreements with LCDOT or IDOT, and Jon state that no we do not.
Suburban County Club Cleanup Project
Jon stated that we received a SMC Grant for this project. On the agenda for Board meeting on the 11th of this month for approval. 50/50 grant. We pay and then are reimbursed.
Other Business:
Ben stated that SMC has advertised for the WMB Grant applications. If the Village is interested we should apply. Jon stated that we have been lucky to receive a large amount his year, and it may be tougher to get more during this grant process.
Jon met with LCDOT regarding the Kenosha Road realignment. ROW will not be dedicated to the Village but to the private property owner. RHMG is moving along through the process of “Adopt-a-Street” program to adopt Beach Road.
Jon attended and IDNR meeting yesterday and believes there is a federal funding source to assist in paying for intake storage tanks in Zion.
Don asked the question as to whether or not there was anything new on the cemetery erosion problem. Jon stated no, may have to start issuing tickets.
Adjourn: 7:30 pm
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