City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Sept. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith
Absent: Coleman, Murphy, January
I. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Public Works Superintendent Clarence Johnson said the department continued to replace residential sidewalks, repaired awning on Audrey Nixon Blvd, trimming trees, cutting city owned lots and placed flashers on various stop signs.
II. DISCUSSION/REVIEW EXTENSION OF EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH AMM ENTERPRISES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH APRIL 30, 2024, NOT TO EXCEED AGGREGATE OF $115,000 FY24:
Mr. Johnson expressed the extensive knowledge and resources. He was a cost savings for engineering also; he was an asset to the department.
III. DISCUSSION OF WATER DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Mr. Johnson gave an overview of the water pumped and the amount of water treated. Reconnected at the water plant completely and thanked the other suppliers that assisted while the plant was inoperable.
IV. DISCUSSION OF ENGINEER MONTHLY REPORT:
Engineer Steve Cieslica gave an overview of work that was being done on the streets in the city and various projects. The alley program was out to bid; due September 27th and approval at the next council meeting. Asphalt was going to be repurposed; was going to try a new process to pave the alleys. Lewis Ave. detention basin was being worked on. He gave an overview of several other projects being worked on. PW Storm Water – cleaning storm sewers; was using the Vactor truck.
Mayor Rockingham asked if the problem at 16th Street situation was handled. Mr. Johnson explained that the drain in the alley was packed and was sucked out. City Clerk Lori L. Collins asked about the gas markings on 20th St.; Mr. Johnson explained they were putting in fiber optic lines.
Mr. Cieslica explained that once all the sewers were cleaned there would be a schedule to keep up with cleaning to help prevent flooding.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson that the Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith
Nays: None
Absent: Coleman, Murphy, January
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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