City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Absent: Coleman, January
I. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Clarence Johnson, Public Works Supervisor highlighted that the citywide clean-up was complete; working on sidewalks, trimming trees and crack sealing by the Naval Base. There was a donation of 20 trees to the City. Alderman Smith commended Public Works team on the citywide clean-up work. Mr. Johnson mentioned would inform them accordingly.
II. DISCUSSION OF WATER DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Public Works Consultant Bob Miller gave the Water Report. He said the EPA sent a violation of high bacteria concentration at the Greenbelt Cultural Center waterline; they did not notify ahead of time in order for is to be flushed. The building does not use the water enough to not have this continual issue.
The IEPA was informed of the correction and hydrant flushed.
Alderman Smith asked if there was a way to notify the public that the water was safe to drink. Mr. Miller stated there would be notices sent to all residents within the week. Future notices would be more explanatory if it reoccurs.
Alderman Murphy left at 7:47 p.m.
Alderman Murphy returned at 7:51 p.m.
III. DISCUSSION OF ENGINEER MONTHLY REPORT:
Steve Cieslica, Trotter and Associates Engineer provided monthly report. He highlighted the 16th Street; major reconstruction to begin in mid-late July until November 2023; many water service lines have been replaced. Lewis Avenue Detention Basin project; intended to go out for bid this year. CDBG Sanitary Sewer Line to be completed this year; additional funds needed to be spent (Argonne Drive) hopeful to be done by fall. The design was essentially completed.
Alderman Smith asked about the aesthetics of the detention pond; Mr. Cieslica explained that it would be a basin and a creek to help the water flow; held and then released. Alderman Smith asked if 16th St. would be shut down during work; Mr. Cieslica explained that people would be able to continue to use the street and residents would be able to use their driveways.
IV. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF TAI WORK ORDER NOT TO EXCEED $244,800 FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING, GRANT ASSISTANCE AND BIDDING SERVIES FOR 2024 LEAD SERVICE AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT:
In year 2021, the City applied to earmarked appropriation; $500,000; 2022 appropriated working with USEPA; same rules and guidelines as 16th St; moving forward with construction; (3) blocks of Victoria Ave; 14th – 16th St./17-18th St. Upcoming Argonne Reconstruction Project from Sheridan Rd to Argonne Dr.; Broadway Ave. to Glenn Dr. needing new water main and service.
Alderman Jackson questioned if lead service was resolved; Mr. Cieslica was collaborating with Pubic Works team with grant received from Senator Durbin’s Office for lead service and water main; moving forward with 2nd project process with lead service planning report identifying inventory of total water system by April 2024. He added the actual list wasn’t identified at this time.
This will be placed on the next Council Agenda, July 3, 2023.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Murphy that Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: None
Absent: Coleman, January
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m
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