City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Aug. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Absent: None
I. DISCUSSION/REVIEW CORRECTIVE ASPHALT PROPOSAL IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,394.84:
Consulting Public Works Director, Bob Miller request for corrective asphalt proposal in Amount Not to Exceed $24, 394.84 (last year 2022 project). He was asking to utilize the same company competitively bid.
Alderman January left at 8:50 p.m.
This will be placed on the next Council Agenda, August 21, 2023.
II. DISCUSSION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE BID – 2023 MFT ROAD PROGRAM:
City Engineer Steve Cieslica provided briefing concerning the streets and asked to view the map; he requested authorization to advertise for the 2023 MFT Road Program. Once IDOT approved, will place it for bid.
Alderman Coleman questioned road to Foss Park; Mr. Cieslica explained was a private access roadway; only city easement; needed to elevate the road; rebuilding it so no water leaks into the water plant. He questioned warrantee work for any grading and no drain at 16th & Seymour Ave; Alderman Evans
Recommended discussing strictly the items and suggested speaking with the City Engineer.
Alderman January returned at 8:55 p.m.
III. DISCUSSION OF AUTORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE BID – 2023 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT:
City Engineer Steve Cieslica requested authorization to advertise for the 2023 MFT Alley Rehabilitation Project. Trying a new technique with the alleys to save cost; and explained the procedure with existing asphalt weather permitting would solidify into a pavement; the alleys were mainly utilized for garage access; Alderman Smith questioned clarification with feedback concerning plow trucks; Mr. Cieslica stated the ground would be frozen as a general rule and no problem.
IV. DISCUSSION/REVIEW AMENDMENT (1) TO THE CDBG BLOCK GRANT IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $829,878.00 FOR SANITARY SEWER CLEANING AND CIPP LINING:
City Engineer Steve Cieslica explained 1st Amendment to the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant in Amount Not to exceed $829,878.00 for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and CIPP lining. The project is for the purpose of Argonne Dr. and Jackson; needed to repair the sewer initially to then rebuild the sewer.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Allen that the Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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