City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Sept. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, January
Absent: Murphy
I. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION FOR LAKE COUNTY SMC AMENDMENT ADOPTION:
City Engineer Steve Cieslica asked for a Resolution for Lake County Stormwater Commission Adoption and elaborated further. Alderman January questioned if there was potential harm to wetlands with change in vegetation and what were the environmentalist opinion; Mr. Cieslica explained they were in favor, but Alderman January disagreed. Mr. Cieslica read the information.
Alderman Smith inquired of 16th St. project; Mr. Cieslica stated was the week of September 11th.
Alderman Coleman asked of any discovery at 16th & Seymour Ave; Mr. Cieslica explained would initially clean the sanitary sewer lines with the Vactor Truck and determine if needed next steps. Mayor directed more towards 16th St.
Alderman Smith questioned the latest update with the stormwater project; Mr. Cieslica anticipated finishing in the winter season.
II. DISCUSSION OF TRI-STATE PLATINUM CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN ALLEYS AND CITY OWNED LOTS:
Alderman Coleman recused himself and left at 7:03 p.m.
Consulting Public Works Director Bob Miller explained there was 1 bid received from Tri-State Platinum, Contract Renewal for snow removal in alleys and city-owned lots. There was a 5% increase for various items.
Alderman Smith weighed in his opinion with timeline of a 3-year contract term; Alderman Jackson suggested a 1-year term and allow others to bid; Alderman Allen suggested annually; Alderman Smith disagreed; Mr. Miller explained. Alderman January disagreed that Tri-State Platinum would be opening the contract; Alderman Jackson strongly stated would provide another opportunity for others if bid annually.
Alderman Evans directed Mr. Miller to address the contractor with term options. Mr. Miller adhered his advisement; Alderman Evans added when final decision was received, it would be placed on the Council Agenda.
Alderman Smith commended Mr. Miller and the Public Works Department; the 5th Ward constituents were also pleased.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman January that the Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, January
Nays: None
Absent: Murphy
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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