Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met April 1

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 TO APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN AND CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000:

Interim Consulting Public Works Director Bob Miller explained the City of Waukegan and City of North Chicago had a cost share of 50% of an Intergovernmental Agreement Not to Exceed Amount of $125,000.

Alderman Smith left at 7:32 p.m.

Alderman Smith returned at 7:36 p.m.

Alderman Evans questioned that City of Waukegan had the same access to the valve. Mr. Miller clarified it was the city’s jurisdiction.

Alderman January questioned clarification. Mr. Miller explained it was the city’s cost not to exceed the amount of $125,000.

II. DISCUSSION TO APPROVE C-FORCE CONSTRUCTION INC. TO BUILD A TEMPORARY PAD FOR PACE BUS SHELTER AT THE JAMES A. LOVELL NAVAL HOSPITAL IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000:

Mr. Miller stated had collaborated with PACE for a temporary pad for bus shelter until future intersect improvement and permanent shelter.

Alderman Evans asked when the construction would commence. Mr. Miller explained estimated (2) years. The Mayor added that it may be longer.

Alderman January questioned clarification of additional cost and why a temporary pad for the shelter; Mr. Miller explained it was utilized as a bus stop until the permanent one was placed. There were disabled veterans that used the bus stop and would install a temporary pad for the shelter until a permanent one was placed. Chief of Staff, Greg Jackson added the City was paying for the PACE Shelter and laying concrete. PACE Bus was paying for the cost of installation and purchase of the shelter. Alderman January asked if it was a state road. Mr. Miller stated that Rt. 137 was a state in conjunction with IDOT. She asked if an IGA was needed with IDOT. Attorney Silverman explained. Alderman Evans would ensure the Veterans were cared for.

III. DISCUSSION TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT VALUE OF THE 2024 WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) PAINTING PROJECT TO NOT TO EXCEED PRICE OF $100,000 FOR BP & T CONSTRUCTION FROM $81,718.30:

Mr. Miller explained the previous cost of $81,718.30 was approved, there was additional painting needed at the water plant. It was budgeted for $100,000.

IV. DISCUSSION OF EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO AND AMM ENTERPRISES, INC.

Chief of Staff Jackson explained was an extension to the agreement. He highly commented Mr. Miller on an exceptional work. Now focusing more on the water department.

Alderman January asked for a summary update Chief of Staff Jackson would gather information of Projects Mr. Miller was involved etc.

Alderman Murphy received feedback from the 6th ward constituent clarifying the need of North Chicago signs in disrepair. Chief of Staff Jackson was aware and proposal currently focusing on all (7) signs in the next (60) days. Alderman Coleman agreed was the gateway signs for the City.

Alderman Coleman explained.

Alderman January was happy moving forward. Throughout the City was a concern. Alderman Jackson noted on 10th & Green Bay Rd was included in the (7) signs. The Mayor added there was funding allocated to replace the signs in the next budget. Alderman Allen echoed Alderman January that it was throughout the City.

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman January 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 7:52 p.m.

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