Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Aug. 19

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Vice Chair Alderman Smith called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman (RP), Allen, Smith, Murphy

Absent: Evans, January

I. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:

Item I attachment was distributed.

There was no discussion.

II. DISCUSSION OF WATER DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:

City Clerk Collins explained had distributed the attachment for the water monthly report as it was submitted late.

There was no discussion

III. DISCUSSION OF ENGINEER MONTHLY REPORT:

Engineer Steve Cieslica explained that 16th St. watermain ongoing 1-year + project was near completion and date of November 2024 was focusing on sidewalk repairs.

Alderman Coleman asked if sidewalks on 16th and Park Ave., from Sheridan Rd. to Lewis Ave.

Mr. Cieslica acknowledged it would. Alderman Coleman commended him on his efforts with the project.

IV. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF RESOLUTION – ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION

ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP) GRANT:

Chief of Staff Jackson explained the Resolution in year of 2022 for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant. The sidewalk areas would connect to certain trails. Each municipality would maintain the sidewalk and trails. He was directing the attorney to draft the resolution for approval.

This will be placed on the next Council Agenda, September 3, 2024.

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson that Public Works Commtittee Meeting stand adjourned.

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman (RP), Allen, Smith, Murphy

Nays: None

Absent: Evans, January

The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

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