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Rockford Village Public Works Committee met August 6. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Chairman Fridly called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Mayor Adams, Dan Barber, Kevin Bunge, Scott Fridly, Cory Magnus, Jodi May and Don Self

Staff present: Corine Hughes

Motion by Mr. Magnus, second by Mrs. May to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of July 16, 2018. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.

Public Comment

None.

Village Engineer – Kevin Bunge

Village Engineer Kevin Bunge gave his report. A copy of his report is on file with the Village Clerk’s office.

Mayor - Dale Adams

Mayor Adams advised the Committee that Fehr Graham has provided some ideas for the area behind the businesses in the 100 block of W. Main. Mayor Adams asked the Committee to look at them and let him know if there are any issues that need to be addressed.

Water, Sewer, & Garbage – Scott Fridly

Mr. Fridly discussed the valve issue in reference to Lots 110,114, 115 and 127 for Ambassador Homes. Mr. Fridly stated that the Village has been offered a 3-year indemnity for $20,000 by Ambassador Homes in case there are repair issues. Mr. Fridly advised that after the 3 years is up, the liability is the Village’s. Atty. Szeto is drawing up the agreement with the terms. The Committee was okay with this.

Mr. Fridly explained that the Rockton School District #140 was overbilled due to issues with the conversion and requested a refund in the amount of $7,360.94. The Committee was okay with this.

Mr. Fridly discussed Ordinance 2018-21: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Property Owned by the Village of Rockton and stated that it’s up for approval at the Village Board Meeting on August 7, 2018. Mr. Fridly stated that the items will be put on an auction website first and a public auction will be held at a later time if necessary. The Committee was okay with this.

Mr. Fridly discussed the purchase requisition for McGilvra Electric for a pump replacement at the sewer plant at a cost not to exceed $21,000. This is also up for approval at the Village Board meeting on August 7, 2018. The Committee was okay with this.

Streets and Walks – Cory Magnus

Mr. Magnus stated that the details regarding the ITEP bike path were covered during the engineering report.

Mr. Magnus discussed the culvert cleaning on Glendowery Lane with the Committee. Mr. Magnus stated that he and Mr. Barber both looked at the issue and that this is the responsibility of the homeowner to keep the culverts clean. The Committee stated that the Village can notify the residents that they need to do this. Mr. Barber said that he can also have Atty. Szeto look into whether the Village can have the work performed to clean the culverts and then bill the homeowners for it.

Buildings and Parks – Jodi May

Mrs. May discussed the purchase requisition for McGilvra Electric for an emergency pump repair at the pool in the amount of $3,015. This is up for approval at the Village Board meeting on August 7, 2018. The Committee was okay with this.

Mrs. May also discussed the special events application for the Rockton Police Association Blues & BBQ event to be held on Sunday, September 2nd from noon until 3 pm in Settlers Park. This is also up for approval at the Village Board meeting on August 7, 2018. The Committee was okay with this.

Public Works – Dan Barber

Mr. Barber provided the Committee with a copy of the Public Works monthly report.

Mr. Barber discussed Ordinance 2018-22: An Ordinance Amending Section 95.01 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Rockton, Illinois Regulating the Placement of Objects and the Like on the Village Rights of Way and the Like. The Committee was okay with the changes that were being made.

Mrs. May inquired about the status of the new Public Works building. Mr. Barber stated that they are waiting for a revised pay request from Rockford Structures in order to close out the financing for the original building. The Committee would like Mr. Barber to meet with Rockford Structures and outline what is still needed to be done and give them a deadline to get everything accomplished. Mr. Barber stated that the cold storage building project has started and that the materials have been ordered. Mr. Barber said that the project should be finished by the end of October and once it’s done the rest of the items can be moved out of the old building and it the review of the sale of that building can be completed.

Parks & Recreation Director – Don Self

Mr. Self advised that the spraying for mosquitos in Settlers Park has been scheduled to be done before the Rockton River Market and Movie in the Park event.

Mr. Self stated that The Hut program is closed for the season and that there was a high participation rate this year and there were no complaints about the daily fee.

Mr. Self said that the last summer schedule day for the pool to be open is August 10, 2018. Mr. Self stated that the pool will switch to weekend hours until Labor Day and that this is standard for the industry. Mr. Self added that the pool loses most of its staff at this time due to school schedules and participation is much lower once school and fall sports start. Mr. Self said that the “Doggie Swim” will be the weekend following Labor Day and then the pool will be closed.

Any Other Business Allowed By Law

None.

Adjourn

Motion by Mr. Magnus, second by Mr. May to adjourn at 7:25 pm.

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