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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Feb. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Chairman Fridly called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 6:30 pm. 

Members present: Dan Barber, Kevin Bunge, Scott Fridly, Cory Magnus, Jodi May and Don Self Also present: Dave Winters 

Absent: Mayor Adams

Motion by Mr. Magnus, second by Mrs. May, to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of January 20, 2020. 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 None.

WATER, SEWER, & GARBAGE – SCOTT FRIDLY 

Mr. Fridly stated that the purchase requisition for Core & Main for a Sensus Model 101 for Well #9’s main meter (required by the IEPA) in the amount of $3,790 is up for approval at the Village Board meeting on February 4, 2020. Mr. Barber stated that this is just replacing the register on the meter to repair it. The Committee was okay with this.

Mr. Barber advised the Committee that there is a hole in the pipe for Well #7 and Well #9 and that they are out of service. Mr. Barber stated that he is getting estimates from two different companies and that they were in the $16,000 - $18,000 range. Mr. Barber said that he would like to get a consensus at the Village Board meeting on February 4, 2020 and that he will let Mr. Fridly know which company comes in lower. The Committee was okay with this.

STREETS AND WALKS – CORY MAGNUS 

None.

BUILDINGS AND PARKS – JODI MAY 

None.

PUBLIC WORKS – DAN BARBER 

Mr. Barber stated that Mr. Bunge and Atty. Szeto met with Mr. Youssi in reference to the issues with Stone Ridge Subdivision. Mr. Barber advised the Committee that Mr. Youssi said that he is not the developer of the subdivision, but that Atty. Szeto feels otherwise. The Committee had a lengthy discussion in reference to what the Village would like Mr. Youssi to complete in order for the Village to take over the streets and utilities. Mr. Barber stated that the Village code needs to be updated for the best interest of the Village and its citizens. Mr. Bunge also discussed the Village code in reference to grading and elevation for new construction and suggested that the Village incorporate these forms into their process when a new home is being constructed in the Village.

Mr. Barber added that he would like to add another consensus for the Village Board meeting because the Volvo loader needs to have six hydraulic lines replaced and new connectors for the plow in the amount of $1,563 (to be purchased from Pirtek). Mr. Barber advised that there is snow in the forecast and they need the Volvo loader up and running. The Committee was okay with this.

Mr. Barber spoke with the Committee in reference to the bill for the sewer main repair in the 600 block of N. Blackhawk on Scott Wallace’s property. Mr. Fridly advised that he spoke with Atty. Sosnowski about this and that Mr. Wallace should be sent a certified letter from the Village and include another copy of the bill, a copy of the ordinance in reference to sewer lines and a copy of the permit that Mr. Wallace signed that states that he is responsible for the maintenance of the sewer line at no expense to the Village. Mr. Barber said that he will talk to Ms. Hughes, Village Collector, about doing this.

Mr. Barber added that the water heater at 803 N. Prairie Street broke and that the resident is requesting the sewer portion of their bill to be reduced by $108.50 because the water didn’t go into the sewer. Motion by Mrs. May to authorize the water clerk to reduce the bill by $108.50, second by Mr. Magnus. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.

PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR – DON SELF 

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ALLOWED BY LAW 

None.

ADJOURN 

Motion by Mr. Magnus, second by Mrs. May to adjourn at 7:20 pm.

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