Aaron Booker, Winnebago County Board Member - District 1 | Winnebago County Website
Aaron Booker, Winnebago County Board Member - District 1 | Winnebago County Website
Winnebago County Board Public Works Committee met March 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Chairwoman May called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Mayor Peterson, Dan Barber, Dan Baumgartner, Arianne Honkamp, Jodi May and Don Self
Staff present: Sally Bennett, Adam Bunge, Kevin Bunge and Atty. Szeto
Motion by Mr. Baumgartner, second by Mrs. Honkamp, to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of March 4, 2024. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
VILLAGE ENGINEER – KEVIN BUNGE
Village Engineer Adam Bunge gave his report. A copy of the engineering status report is on file with the Village Clerk’s office.
MAYOR – JOHN PETERSON
None.
WATER, SEWER, & GARBAGE – JODI MAY
None.
STREETS AND WALKS – DAN BAUMGARTNER
None.
BUILDINGS AND PARKS – ARIANNE HONKAMP
None.
PUBLIC WORKS – DAN BARBER
Mr. Barber updated the Committee in reference to the lead and copper water line replacements. Mr. Barber stated that the Public Works Department completed the inventory and that there are 248 homes that were submitted to C.E.S. for work. Mr. Barber said that 159 homes would for sure need to have service lines replaced and that the other 87 homes would only be on the Village side for replacement. Mr. Barber commented that this would cost the Village approximately $336,000/year for nine years.
Mr. Barber added that he spoke with Shawn from Winnebago County in regards to the $100,000 Sosnowski grant and that there is certain criteria that needs to be met in order to receive the funds. Mr. Barber said that he was going to meet with C.E.S. to discuss this further.
PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR – DON SELF
Mr. Self stated that he submitted the invoice for $20,000 for the dock installation at the boat ramp and that the remainder of the bill will be paid in the next budget year. Mr. Self said that the Village is looking at an April installation date for the dock.
Mr. Self stated that he is meeting with the Rockford Park District to discuss a flag football team.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS ALLOWED BY LAW
None.
ADJOURN
Motion by Mrs. Honkamp, second by Mr. Baumgartner to adjourn at 6:38 pm.
https://wincoil.gov/images/04-12-24_Weekly_Committee_Schedule_-_for_website.pdf
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