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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/15/2019 - Public Works CommitteePublic Works Committee Meeting Minutes January 15, 2019 Call to order/Roll Call Alderman Santi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Deputy Clerk Meadows proceeded to call the roll. Roll call: Members present: Alderman Curry, Alderman Mihevc and Alderman Santi. Others present: Director of Public Works Schmitt, Public Comment There were no audience members present to offer any comments. Motion to approve the December 11, 2018 Public Works Committee meeting minutes. Alderman Santi asked if any of the Committee Members had any questions or concerns with respect to the December 11, 2018 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes, The Committee Members offered no comments. A Motion was made by Alderman Mihevc and seconded by Alderman Curry to approve the December 11th Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. Roll call: 3-ayes: Alderman Curry, Alderman Mihevc and Alderman Santi, 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Annual review of request submitted for Honorary Street Sign Designation and if recommended, direction to forward the application to the full City Council for consideration. Director Schmitt commented on the Honorary Street Sign Designation Policy. He noted that the policy states that applications received January 151, through December 31, of the current calendar year be reviewed by the Public Works Committee within the first quarter of the following year. In addition, no more than three (3) honorary designations will be awarded in a calendar year. Director Schmitt continued on to report that Public Works has received one application in the 2018 calendar year from Mr. Brian Arnold nominating Mr. Jerry Eiserman. Alderman Curry noted that the Mr. Arnold's criteria for designation narrative was not written in such a way that would justify worthiness. However, he is aware of the positive impact Mr. Eiserman's has had on the community throughout the years. In addition, he also is aware that Mr. Eiserman served as teacher at Parkland School for many years. Alderman Santi spoke of his personal relationship with Mr. Eiserman. He reported while growing up Mr. Eiserman had coached his football and basketball teams. In addition, Mr. Eiserman volunteered his time assisting with many of the local youth organizations. Alderman Santi also noted that Mr. Eiserman was bestowed a large honor as he was chosen to officiate in one of the Down State Championship football games. There was some discussion on the placement of the honorary street sign. Director Schmitt reported that Mr. Arnold had requested that the sign be placed at the intersection of Route 120 and Ringwood Road, which is in close proximity to Parkland School, A Motion was made by Alderman Curry and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to present the Honorary Street Sign Designation Application to the full City Council. Roll call: Vote: 3-ayes: Alderman Curry, Alderman Devine and Alderman Sant!. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Staff Reports Director Schmitt reported that currently the Public Works Department has two Request for Qualifications notices posted. One of which is forthe Curran Road Safety Improvements Program and the other is for Pearl Street ITEP Project, Director Schmitt commented on the Boone Creek Dredging Project. He reported that the bid packets which will be available sometime next week. Director Schmitt reported that the repairs to the street sweeper have been completed and the street sweeper will be back in service in the spring. Alderman Curry reported that during the Meyer Material negotiations, Meyer had expressed interest in hauling the spoils from Boone Creek. He recommended that Staff contact Meyer and see if they were still interested in doing so. Other Business Alderman Santi commented on the Downtown Business District's sidewalk snow removal policy. Director Schmitt reported that the City Code once required all Downtown businesses to remove the snow on the sidewalks adjacent to their businesses. However, this ordinance has since been rescinded due to liability concerns. He reported that the City Attorneys had advised Staff that if business owners were to remove the snow this action could result in liability issue. A lengthy discussion ensued with respect to snow removal on downtown businesses sidewalks. Staff will discuss this matter with Director Martin as he would be more familiar with what transpired in the past. Motion to Adjourn There being no further public business to discuss, a Motion was made by Alderman Mihevc and seconded by Alderman Curry to adiourn from the public meeting at 6.45 p.m. Roll call: Vote: 3- ayes: Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Curry and Alderman Santi. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Debra Meadows Approved this day 2019 Alderman Santi