City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Aug. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Absent: January
Alderman Jackson left Council Chambers at 8:51 p.m.
I. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Public Works Supervisor Clarence Johnson gave monthly Public Works report. He highlighted 4 employees took CDL test and passed; 3 watermain breaks and now in possession of new truck. Alderman Smith asked if there were more trees and if more would like 5.
Alderman January left the Council Chambers at 8:52 p.m.
II. DISCUSSION OF WATER DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Alderman Jackson returned to the Council Chambers at 8:53 p.m.
Public Works Consultant Bob Miller gave the monthly Water report for July as the plant was just back online. He highlighted testing/training of several employees.
III. DISCUSSION OF ENGINEER MONTHLY REPORT:
City Engineer Steve Cieslica gave monthly Engineer report. Noted that the 16th St. project was on hold because there was no water pumping and did not want to risk watermain break. With the plant operational, Campanella was contacted to continue.
Alderman Murphy left Council Chambers at 8:56 p.m.
Mr. Cieslica gave briefing of Brookstone at Coles Park and working toward a resolution. There was only 1 bid received for the water meters; he was hopeful for a vote at next Council meeting. Intake valve building work being done. He elaborated more of the report. Alderman Allen asked if more roads were going to be done this year with the money available. Mr. Cieslica said more work was going to happen.
Alderman Coleman said great job; he questioned Seymour and 16th flooding issue. Mr. Cieslica said there was no issue in that immediate area, it was at 15th and Seymour. The sewer Vactor truck would clean out the sewers initially and following the analyzing; Alderman Coleman said that he had video footage concerning Seymour and 16th St. and he would be bringing the residents to the Council meeting.
Alderman Murphy returned to Council Chambers at 9:01 p.m.
V. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF SHERIDAN RD./AMSTUTZ CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION LETTER OF FINANCIAL COMMITMENT WITH $100,000 FY25 BUDGET CITY COST SHARE:
Mr. Cieslica noted that in 2022 there was a grant writing agreement with Transystems to pursue a planning grant from DOT (Reconnecting Communities) for Sheridan Road corridor and not successful in receiving the grant. It was written that neither city would spend out of pocket because of an impoverished area. After the debrief, there was no letter of 20% local match, which caused the problem.
He was pursuing it again with added language.
IV. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF RESOLUTION FOR LAKE COUNTY ALL NATUAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN:
Mr. Miller explained that every 5 years the County updates the mitigation plan in order for FEMA assistance in event of a natural disaster, needed approval to participate.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: None
Absent: January
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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