City of North Chicago Standing Committee met Oct. 5
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Absent: None
I. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS – GRINDING OF STUMPS AND RESTORATION OF THE PARKWAYS FOLLOWING STUMP REMOVAL:
Ed Wilmes, Public Works Director requested authority to advertise bids for grinding of stumps and restoration of the parkways following the stump. There were many to be removed and utilized by CDBG funding in the amount of 20,000+.
II. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS – REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS SIDEWALKS THAT HAVE BEEN DEEMED TO BE TRIP HAZARDS:
Mr. Wilmes requested authority to advertise bids for removal and replacement of various sidewalks that had been deemed as trip hazards. An estimated $35,000 of CDBG funds.
Alderman Markham questioned if in a designated area or all wards were included for sidewalk trip hazards; Mr. Wilmes stated it was all of North Chicago.
III. REVIEW/DISCUSSION – PROPOSAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,171.91 RECEIVED FROM HACH FOR CY21 SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPRIETARY CHEMICAL DOSAGE MONITORING AND REPORTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR PROCESSING PURIFICATION OF POTABLE WATER:
Mr. Wilmes explained proposal in the amount of $25,171.91 received from HACH FOR CY21 services. He highlighted that they were to service, monitoring the equipment maintenance and ensuring full compliance with the EPA. He recommended continuing with the same company, HACH.
IV. REVIEW/DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CORE AND MAIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,920 FOR PURCHASING OF (2) NEW PRATT 36-INCH WEDGE VALVES ON THE 42” LAKE WATER INTAKE LINE AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT:
Mr. Wilmes explained it involved (2) intake valves/lines for the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $26,920. They were both 36 inch valves recommended to exchange for the butterfly valve.
V. REVIEW/DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM NORTHERN DIVERS, USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,164 FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMOVAL OF TWO INOPERABLE 36-INCH WEDGE VALVES ON THE RAW WATER INTAKE LINES AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SAME WITH TWO NEW PRATT BUTTERFLY VALVES:
Mr. Wilmes explained a proposal was received from Northern Divers in the amount of $106,164 for services associated with the removal of (2) inoperable 36-inch wedged valves on the raw water intake lines at the Water Treatment Plant and replacement of (2) butterfly valves. He explained the procedures and intake valves would be cleaned in the year 2021.
Alderman January questioned condition of pipes with lake marine life; the amount of valves internally; Mr. Wilmes stated the intake lines have been clean yet have zebra mussels. In year 2022 they would inject chlorine to maintain the lines cleaner free of the mussels. She asked the current process with managing the mussels; Mr. Wilmes explained needed to vacuum the plant, clean the wet wells and the intake lines. He added the chlorine was utilized with the purification process, there was (2) intake valves and he elaborated further.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield that Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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