Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Committee of the Whole Public Works Committee met April 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Attendance

Committee Members:
Timothy Nugent, Mayor	X
Tim Boyce, Trustee	X
Todd Crockett, Trustee	X
Diane Dole, Trustee	X
Joel Gesky, Trustee	X
Samuel Martin, Trustee
Wendell Phillips, Trustee	X
Other Attendees:
Chris LaRocque, Village Admin	X
Jim Hanley, Super of PW	X
Ryan Marion, Code Official	X
Sarah Marion, Event Cord	X
Sheila Martin, Treasurer	X
Al Swinford, Chief of Police	X
Geoff Aggen, Village Eng.	X
Darla Hurley, Deputy Village Clerk	X

Meeting was opened by Trustee Boyce at 7:42 a.m. There was a quorum.

MOTION: A motion by Trustee Dole, second by Trustee Boyce to approve the minutes from February 26, 2019 meeting as presented. Voice vote – All ayes, No nays. Motion approved.

No public participation

No action items.

Discussion Items:

• Project Updates

o Speed bumps have been put back out in the alley by the Police Department and on Westshore. o Pond Bank project

▪ The contractor hopes to finish at the Windfield pond and start pumping at Eagles Landing pond. The completion date is July 3, 2019.

o Path Project

▪ The contractor started last week. They are excavating between Beauchamp and Maple and then will finish between Willow and Beauchamp. They will put stone on the whole path to prepare for the paving. The south portion hopes to be landscaped this week. The completion date is May 31, 2019 with a ribbon cutting on June 7, 2019.

• Truck and Equipment Planning – Mr. Hanley presented a Fleet Planning analysis with Enterprise. The goal of the program is to get more vehicles with less cash up front. Trustee Boyce analyzed the last four trucks bought and stated that the village could sell those trucks and break even. If trucks are held only for two years and then sold the village could possibly make money. Resale is better on trucks than for police squads.

Mayor Nugent asked if the village has an issue with vehicles and maintenance costs. Mayor Nugent would like to see a report of issues with all vehicles. A maintenance report will be prepared and presented to the board

Trustee Crockett exited the meeting at 7:50 a.m.

• Square on Second – The project is waiting on the weather to complete the fountain and concrete work The fountain company will be checking the grades. Mr. Hanley has contacted Tenco about pouring the concrete. The poured in place rubber mulch needed a few more bags for the zip line area. The sand has been broomed into the turf. The bird houses from the Manteno High School art class have been put along Walnut Street in the Square of 2nd. A new control box for the catenary lights has been ordered.

• MFT – Mr. Aggen stated that the project (1000 East and North Spruce) has been approved by IDOT. The project is advertising now, and the bid opening is May 2nd with board approval on May 6th.

• Public Works Personnel – Mr. Hanley reported that two of the summer help positions are open. The new budget (FY 19-20) will allow for another full-time employee.

• Curbana Discussion – Mr. Hanley reported that from the input received, the Curbana in front of Yani’s was not used very well. This one will not be put back up for the summer. The Curbana in front of Anthony’s and Stampede will be put up again.

Trustee Dole exited at the meeting 8:06 a.m.

• Township Meeting – Mr. Hanley and Mr. LaRocque met with Township officials concerning Legacy Park. It was the consensus from the meeting to get firm costs on the concession stand/bathroom structure and parking lot addition and then be ready to build in 2020.

Mr. Hanley also presented some ideas that could be utilized at the Square on Second once the apartment building is purchased and then removed.

• First Street Parking Lot Addition – Mr. Aggen presented the two options for the First Street parking lot. Option A has the entrance on First Street at approximate cost of $107,000 with 7 parking stalls. Option B would create a new entrance in the alley with an approximate cost of $176,000 with 11 parking stalls. It was suggested that lights may need to be added. Mr. Aggen will prepare a PSA with Tyson Engineering for engineering services.

• Library Box in Phipps Garden – Mr. LaRocque was approached by the Library about installing a Library Box at Phipps Garden in memory of the Blanchette Family. The Library would maintain and supply the box. The committee had no problems with the idea.

Motion by Trustee Boyce, seconded by Mayor Nugent to adjourn meeting at 8:18 a.m. Voice vote: all ayes, no nays.

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