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Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Oct. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Trustee Dianis, Chairperson, called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

AGENDA ITEM 1: Roll Call to Establish a Quorum

Present: Trustees, Brian Dianis, Jerry Glogowski, John Spella, Laura Brehmer, Maggie Auger, Robert Smith President Debby Sosine and Clerk Fred Martin.

A quorum was established

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Nadim Badran, Public Works Director; Dennis Walker, Police Chief; Jason Shallcross, Community Development Director; and Kelly Cahill, Village Attorney

AGENDA ITEM 2: Public Comment

None

AGENDA ITEM 3: Community Development

Mr. Shallcross:

A. Consider a Special Event License for the Algonquin Aces’ Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree Tournament at Presidential and Algonquin Lakes fields on October 21 and 22, 2023 

Tony Minasola, on behalf of Algonquin Aces, is seeking approval of a Public Event/Entertainment License for the Algonquin Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree Tournament on October 21 & 22, 2023.

This is a non-profit event that will be held for the Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament at Algonquin Lakes Park and Presidential Park. In addition to requesting approval of a Public Event/Entertainment License, the applicant also requested a waiver of the $100 Public Event license fee ($50/day), waste removal by Public Works on Sunday, and mowing of the fields before the tournament. Also, the park bathrooms will be winterized before this tournament which will require the applicant to provide portable restrooms for the tournament.

Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval with the following conditions outlined below: 

• Village Board has waived the Public Event License Fee of $100.00. No other Village fees are waived with this permit approval;

• Village Police officers and other officials shall have free access to the event at all times to ensure that the event is in compliance with the Municipal Code;

• All garbage/debris from the event shall be deposited in on-site trash bins by the event coordinator; 

• Food trucks will need to apply for a separate permit through the Village of Algonquin; 

• Any temporary tents or structures shall be properly weighted or tied down in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. No cooking under tents unless the tent is certified for such use. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, any temporary tents or structures shall be vacated and removed, and no temporary tent or structure shall be used for shelter.

• The event coordinator is responsible for suspending or canceling the event in case of structural concerns, electrical malfunctions, or storms that may include wind in excess of 40 mph, lightning, tornado warnings, unruly crowds, or any other issues that may pose a risk or danger to the public.

• The applicant shall abide by all provisions of the Algonquin Municipal Code with specific attention to the Public Event/Entertainment section along with all provisions/requirements of the Public Event/Entertainment License Application checklist and the application provided;

• The applicant will need to provide the appropriate number of portable bathrooms at each park. It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

B. Consider a Special Use Permit for 123 Learning Center Daycare at 2651 W Algonquin Road 

Marta Truskolaska, the “Petitioner” and attorney representing 123 Learning Center Co, submitted a Development Petition requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a daycare center at 2651 West Algonquin Road.

To operate a daycare center in the Village, a Special Use Permit is required to be issued by the Village Board. Special Use Permits to operate educational facilities have been issued for this property in the past, but the building has been vacant for at least six (6) months and therefore the issuance of a new Special Use Permit allowing the operation of a daycare center is required.

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request for a Special Use Permit at the September 11, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Commission accepted (approved 6-0) staff’s findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommended approval, as outlined in the staff report for case PZ-2023-18 and subject to staff’s recommended conditions. No public input was received during the Public Hearing for this case. Staff recommends approval of the issuance of a Special Use Permit to allow a daycare center at 2651 West Algonquin Road, as outlined in the Planning & Zoning Staff Report for Case No. PZ- 2023-18, subject to the following conditions:

a. All future tenant build-out plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to any work being done in the tenant space. This includes, but is not limited to, alterations to the outdoor or indoor playgrounds;

b. Any school bus or van used to transport students shall be parked so that it does not interferewith other tenants in the Winding Creek Center;

c. Parents waiting for drop-off or pick-up shall park in the designated drop-off/pick-up lane or in a designated parking space. At no time shall a vehicle park, stop, or stand in the main access drive.

The Committee has tabled this Special Use Permit to the next Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 17, 2023 due to unanswered questions by the petitioner.

C. Consider a Final Planned Development and Issuance of a Special Use Permit for Open Air Dining and a Drive-Through for a Two Tenant Building on Lot 3 of the Enclave 

Daniel Rea of Kensington Enclave LLC, the “Petitioner”, submitted a Development Petition requesting approval of a Final Planned Development for a two-tenant, 6,150-square-foot freestanding commercial building with a Special Use Permit to allow open-air dining and a pick-up lane, the “Request”, on Lot 3 of the Enclave, 1721 South Randall Road, located at the southeast corner of Randall Road and Commons Drive, the “Subject Property”.

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request for approval for a Final Planned Development and Special Use Permits at the September 11, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission accepted (approved 6-0) staff’s findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommended approval, as outlined in the staff report for case PZ-2023-14 and subject to staff’s recommended conditions and final staff approval of all plans. No public input was received during the Public Hearing for this case.

Staff recommends approval of a Final Planned Development, the issuance of a Special Use Permit authorizing a drive-through, and the issuance of a Special Use Permit authorizing two open-air dining areas on Lot 3 of the Enclave, as outlined in the Planning & Zoning Staff Report for Case No. PZ-2023-14, subject to the following conditions and final approval of all plans by staff:

a. The Exterior Elevations titled “First Watch Randall Road Algonquin Exterior Elevations”, as prepared by Architectural Group International, and last revised August 24, 2023. All exterior masonry of the building shall be full dimensional and the painting of the masonry shall be prohibited. The outdoor enclosure fence of the north tenant shall match the design and color of the proposed enclosure fence of the south tenant. The building tenants shall share a trash enclosure in the rear of the building that is consistent in design with the principle structure;

b. The Sign Plan for Chipotle Mexican Grill, as prepared by Wilkus Architects, and last revised August 4, 2034, and the Sign Plan for First Watch, as prepared by Image Manufacturing Group, and last revised August 23, 2023. All signs shall meet the Village’s Sign Code, the requirements of the Final PUD for the Enclave, and submit a sign permit to Community Development for review and approval. Each tenant space shall be permitted one (1) wall sign on the front (west side) and one (1) wall sign on the side of the building. The installation of wall signs shall be prohibited on the rear (east side) of the building. The monument sign shall be constructed to the specification as defined in the Monument Sign Plan, as prepared by Doyle General Sign Contractors, last revised on April 19, 2022. Only one (1) monument sign shall be allowed on the Subject Property, the monument sign shall be shared by the tenants on the Subject Property, there shall be no more than two (2) panels on each side of the monument sign, the monument sign shall be on the Randall Road side (west side) of the Subject Property, the background of the monument sign panels shall be opaque, and the brick base of the monument sign shall be constructed with the same type of brick as the main building. Umbrellas in the open-air dining areas shall not be multicolored and shall not include advertising or text;

c. Final Engineering titled “Site Improvement Plans for First Watch and Chipotle”, as prepared by Jacob & Hefner Associates, and last revised August 30, 2023. The drive-through shall be for pick-up only and no ordering shall occur in the drive-through lane. A menu board, speaker, and microphone shall be prohibited. If the user of the north tenant space wants to serve alcohol and/or have their customers consume alcohol in their open-air seating area, this area shall be redesigned to meet local and state liquor regulations;

d. The Fire Truck Autoturn Exhibit, as prepared by Jacob & Hefner Associates, and last revised uly 28, 2023; 

e. The Electrical Sign Plan, as prepared by Kornacki & Associates, Inc., and last revised July 28, 2023. All exterior lighting shall be dark sky compliant;

f. The Final Landscape Plan, as prepared by Gary R. Weber Associates, Inc., and last revised August 30, 2023.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval after Petitioner supplies exterior building material and showing the change of color from gray to brown to the Village Manager for approval.

D. Consider a Grant of Easement and Vacation for the Enclave 

Dan Rea from Kensington Development and Ryan Blocker from Jacob & Hefner Associates, Inc. have requested approval of a Plat of Easement for the Enclave. During the final plan review, the Village utilities on Lots 1 and 2 were moved to a different location on the two Lots. This Plat of Easement adjusts the Village Utility Easement locations to the correct locations.

Staff has reviewed this Plat of Easement Grant and Vacation and has no additional comments and therefore recommends approval.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

E. Consider a Predevelopment Agreement for the Algonquin State Bank Location 

The Village of Algonquin received proposals from two interested parties for the purpose of redeveloping a portion of the Redevelopment Project Area (“Algonquin State Bank Site”) on August 25, 2023. After consideration of the respective qualifications and redevelopment vision submitted by all interested development teams, staff is recommending to designate Kopetsky Properties, LLC, as the preferred developer of the Algonquin State Bank Site.

The proposed predevelopment establishes certain conditions that must be met in regards to timing for the agreement to a formal Redevelopment Agreement (“RDA”) for the subject property. Specifically, it requires both parties to enter into and executing a mutually acceptable redevelopment agreement on or before January 16, 2024. It provides the opportunity to extend this period one time for 90 days.

After lengthy discussion regarding finances, tenants, and the proposed one dollar purchase price; with only two Committee members, Glogowski and Spella, opposing moving the item to move forward, it was the concensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

F. Presentation – Aspen Woods on the Fox 

Greg Pantos, representing AK Group, LLC, submitted a concept plan for rezoning from R-1 to multifamily and Preliminary Plan Development Approval for the Aspen Woods on the Fox Subdivision, formally known as River Ridge Estates and Riverwoods on the Fox. Mr. Pantos was seeking feedback from the Committee of the Whole before revising and resubmitting the plans for staff’s review.

Tonight’s presentation to the Committee of the Whole is only for feedback and there will be no vote on the project and the owners attorney, engineer and traffic consultant were all present.Owner’s prior developerment submittals were reviewed:

Riverwoods on the Fox Prelim PUD (2008) – The first version of this property only included the east-west portion of the property, now known as Ashley Lane. This proposal included 17 homes, 2 stormwater management areas, a private road, and river access on 12 acres.

This subdivision proposal was denied by the Village due to a variety of concerns and issues including the inability to meet subdivision ordinance regulations, and a lack of public utilities.

River Ridge of the Fox Prelim PUD (2013) – The subdivision was revised based on the feedback from the 2008 Preliminary Plan denial. In addition, AK Group, LLC purchased additional land to the southwest of the original subdivision which made it more efficient to run water and sanitary service to the subject property. The Preliminary Plan included 26 single-family homes, 3 stormwater management areas, river access, and open space on 26.26 acres. The overall street layout was also improved to reduce the impact to the overall hillside, the roadways were made public, and connections were made to the proposed Prairie Path Subdivision.

The Village approved an Annexation Agreement, Annexed a portion of the southern property (most of the property was already annexed), and approved an Ordinance granting Zoning upon Annexation and a Preliminary Planned Development. However, before the Final Plan submittal, AK Group, LLC determined that the market couldn’t support the subdivision as approved and paused the project. The Annexation Agreement required that the Final Plat be submitted within four years of Preliminary Plan approval. By not submitting the Final Plat, the plat expired.

Aspen Woods on the Fox Concept (2023) – Mr. Pantos submitted a revised concept plan called Aspen Woods on the Fox. This concept kept the same general roadway layout as the 2013 Preliminary Plan, but now introduced townhomes amongst single-family homes. the plan includes 44 single-family homes, 27 townhomes (8 buildings), 3 stormwater management areas, river access, and open space on 26.26 acres.

The current zoning is R-1 One-Family Dwelling which allows for up to 4.356 singlefamily dwelling units per acre and doesn’t allow multi-family units.

President Sosine asked if they were requesting any exceptions from the Village’s Subdivision Code, the development team indicated they were not. Following a lengthy discussion regarding the request to rezone the property to allow multifamily, the increased traffic on River Road, traffic flow, and density, Chairperson Dianis asked the Committee if they would support a change of zoning to support townhomes. It was the concensus of the Committee that they would not support such a change in zoning. The petitioner indicated that he would come back with a new plan eliminating the townhome concept.

Only verbal feedback was being sought by the Petitioner and no formal action was requested at this time.

AGENDA ITEM 4: General Administration

Mr. Schloneger:

A. Consider an Ordinance Limiting the Number of Video Gaming Machines per Establishment 

The Illinois Gaming Board increased the number of video gaming terminals allowed in businesses from 5 to 6. Currently, there are 17 businesses within the Village that holds a Video Gaming Terminal License and 3 businesses have applied for their State of Illinois Gaming license, but has yet to be approved. Of those 17 Terminal License holders, 4 business currently have 6 terminals.

It is recommended by staff to pass an Ordinance to limit the number of gaming terminals to 5 per business/location. However, put in place a “grandfather clause” to allow the current businesses with 6 terminals to continue operations status quo. This will not only curtail the attractiveness for Gaming Cafés to try to get into Algonquin, this will also prohibit further increases if the State were to allow additional terminals within each business.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

B. Consider an Agreement with KayTech Coverage Solutions for the Waste Water Treatment Facility Cellular In-Building Repeater Upgrade 

Scheduled under the current Fiscal Year (FY24) budget we will be upgrading the cellular repeater at our Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The existing repeater system is outdated with limited to no cellular coverage within the building, necessitating this urgent upgrade.

Upgrade Plan:

• Project: Phase one of our two-phase repeater system upgrade, formally referenced as “Large Building” in the Price Proposal.

• New System: 4G/5G cellular repeater compatible with all networks.

• Total Cost: $66,411 exceeding the $66,000 budgeted for FY24; due to cost increases from original quote. We have existing capacity in the line item to make up the difference.

• Warranty: 2-year on parts and service.

Due to the cost exceeding administrative spending limits, formal Village Board approval is necessary via resolution.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

C. Consider the Third Addendum to the Push Tax Tolling Agreement 

The Push Tax was first implemented in October 2021, but the video gaming terminal operators dispute its validity and how it is to be collected. There is currently litigation pending in Cook and Lake Counties regarding these issues: 1) the 2nd Dist. Case No. 2-22- 0220 (from Lake County involving the City of Waukegan) and 2) the 1st Dist. Case No. 23- 0099 (from Cook County involving the City of Oak Lawn).

In order to avoid litigation and preserve both the Village of Algonquin’s rights and the video gaming terminal operators’ rights, the parties are proposing to continue to put everything on hold through the Tolling Agreement. The Tolling Agreement with the video gaming terminal operators to delay enforcement of the Push Tax is set to expire October 31, 2023. At this time, there has been no resolution to the court cases that would allow any of the municipalities to move forward with certainty.

Staff recommends the Village enter into a Second Addendum to the Tolling Agreement to extend the agreement by twelve months to October 31, 2024. Through October 31, 2024, the parties will not have to take any action while the litigation advances. The Village of Carpentersville, Village of Lake in the Hills, City of McHenry, and City of Woodstock are also considering this Agreement with the video gaming terminal operators J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC, Gold Rush Amusements, Inc., Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC, Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC, Eureka Entertainment, LLC, Velasquez Gaming, LLC, Ashiq Gaming, LLC, and Pocket Aces Gaming, Inc.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

AGENDA ITEM 5: Public Works & Safety

Mr. Badran:

A. Consider an Agreement with D Ryan Tree and Landscape Services for the Annual Tree Trimming Program (2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26) 

In 2019, the Village began contracting its annual tree trimming services. The past 3-year contract was up for renewal so public works went out for proposals for this program.

Proposals were sent to 11 companies with only 2 returning a proposal:

• D Ryan Tree and Landscape $173,186.00

• Kramer Tree Service $483,182.00

The low bidder for this service was D Ryan Tree and Landscape Services out of DeKalb, IL. We have checked references and work history for this contractor and feel comfortable giving them the work. The following zones are scheduled to be trimmed this season; 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2A as noted. This includes the following subdivisions; High Hill Farms, Gaslight Terrace, Algonquin Hills, Arrowhead, Riverview, Algonquin Original Town, Janak’s, Alta Vista, Weck’s, and Spring Creek.

Funds for this work are budgeted in the General Services budget for $150,000.00 The proposal for D Ryan Tree and Landscape Services is $173,186.00. We will apply cost savings from other professional service in this fund to cover the overage.

Therefore, it is recommended that the Committee of the Whole take action to move this matter forward to the Village Board for approval of tree removal services in the amount of $173,186.00 to D Ryan Tree and Landscape Services out of Dekalb, IL for 2023-24 and further to authorize the Village Manager or his designee to sign an extension of this contract for an additional 2 years (2024-25 & 2025-26) at the prices provided in the bid document.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

B. Consider an Agreement with H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water for the Towne Park/Crystal Creek Watermain Crossing Project 

This project will consist of the open cut construction of a 16” PVC water main below Crystal Creek, within Towne Park. The project will also include minor curb and gutter replacement, sidewalk replacement, riprap replacement, bituminous bike path replacement, split rail fence installation, and native wetland seeding. The project will be substantially completed by early March 2024 prior to the Towne Park Reconstruction Project.

Three bids were received for this project, and after a thorough review and evaluation, it was determined to recommend the low bidder H. Linden in the amount of $525,280.00. The bid amount is well within the amount budgeted in the Water and Sewer fund for this fiscal year.

H. Linden is an experienced contractor with a proven track record of successful projects in our area. We worked with them most recently on the Pressure Reducing Valve Replacement Program- Year 1 in 2020 and they are currently working on this year’s lead service replacement project. To date, they have provided excellent service and met the Village’s expectations.

After careful consideration, staff recommends that the Committee of the Whole move this item to the Village Board and award the contract for the Towne Park/Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing Project to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water. Their competitive pricing, proven experience, and excellent track record make them the best choice for this project.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

C. Consider an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Construction Oversite of the Towne Park/Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing Project 

The second item included with this project is the proposal for construction oversight for Towne Park/Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing Project with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. (CBBEL). CBBEL’s proposal is in the amount of $52,315, which is about 10% of the recommended low bid cost. The proposal is less than the $60,000 budgeted for construction oversight in the Water and Sewer fund in FY2024. CBBEL is also being recommended for construction oversight for the Highland Avenue Water main Improvement project to provide consistency and more streamlined coordination.

Therefore, it is the Public Works Department’s recommendation that the Committee of the Whole take the necessary action to move this construction oversight agreement with CBBEL for $52,315 to the Village Board for approval.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move both items on to the Village Board for approval.

D. Consider an Agreement with H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water for the Highland Avenue Water Main Improvement Project 

This project involves the installation of an 8-inch ductile iron water main on the north side of Highland Avenue through Presidential Park from 350 feet east of Tanglewood Court to Fox Run Lane. Additional work includes the installation of fire hydrants and valves for fire protection and future maintenance. This project closes two dead ends in the Village’s water distribution system and improves reliability for local residents and the park. This project is expected to occur this winter with a completion date in March 2024 in advance of the Presidential Park Reconstruction Improvement.

Staff concurrently bid this project with the Towne Park/Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing and provided a provision in both bid documents to allow for additional considerations for award other than bid cost alone. The bid documents allow for considerations based on cost, past performance, experience, ability to perform the work, and as the bid relates to the Towne Park/Crystal Creek Water Min Crossing project.

14 bids were received on September 28th with Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc. providing the low bid ($389.931.00) and H. Linden proving the second lowest bid ($402,933.00), a difference of about three percent. After thorough review, staff is recommending H. Linden for the following reasons 

• H. Linden is the low bidder on Towne Park/Crystal Creek Crossing project. The Village has a good working relationship with H. Linden on current and past projects:

• H. Linden is already in the Village completing the WTP#2 Cation Exchange project and PRV year 2 Replacement.

• Past experience with Mauro has been has been challenging particularly with meeting schedule deadlines and working around unforeseen challenges.

The bid amount of $402,933.00 from H. Linden is well within the $650,000 budgeted for construction in the Water and Sewer fund as well as the engineer’s estimate. Therefore, staff recommends that the Committee of the Whole move this item to the Village Board and award the contract for the Highland Avenue Water Main Improvements to H. Linden.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

E. Consider an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Construction Oversite of the Highland Avenue Water Main Improvement Project 

The second item included on this project is the recommendation for construction oversight of this project with CBBEL. The proposed Resident Engineer has several years of experience working in the Village of Algonquin and is very familiar with our standards and requirements.

CBBEL is also being recommended for oversight of the Towne Park/Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing project. Staff feels having consistency with project coordination and communication, will provide the best possible outcome for these projects.

The amount proposed from CBBEL for construction oversight of $49,835 is under the budgeted amount of $60,000 in the Water and Sewer fund this fiscal year.

Therefore, it is the Public Works Department’s recommendation that the Committee of the Whole take the necessary action to move this construction oversight agreement with CBBEL for $49,835 to the Village Board for approval.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

F. Consider Amending Section 12.09, Noxious Plants and Weeds, of the Algonquin Municipal Code 

Staff would like to make some house keeping changes to Chapter 12.09 Noxious Plants & Weeds of the Algonquin Municipal Code. 12.09.A was changed to have a list of noxious weed species on file at Public Works instead of listing them directly in the Code. This gives staff the ability to add species to the list when deemed necessary.

This section also allows for weed species in Protected Natural Areas as it is impossible to do a native restoration and keep all weed species out of the natural area due to animals, birds, wind and water carrying seeds into these areas. Our protected natural areas are not mowed each week so weed species can grow in these sites from time to time. However, public works manages this through our yearly Natural Area maintenance program where an ecological company comes in and selectively herbicides weedy species. Each restored natural area also receives a prescribed burn every three years, which also helps to control weedy species.

Paragraph 3 takes out the sentence that allows grass over 8 inches to grow in designated wetland open spaces or approved native planting areas. These types of areas do not have grass planted in them, so this does not apply.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

G. Consider an Agreement with Burke LLC for the Design Build of the Downtown Dry Utility Relocation Project 

Presented is the Design-Build contract proposal with Burke, LLC, to complete Phase II of the dry utility lowering in downtown as laid out in the Downtown Master Plan. The work includes coordination with the private utility companies, ComEd, Comcast, and AT&T, to allow the general contractor to provide underground infrastructure and equipment for transmission lines and services to the business and residents in the downtown. The general contractor will install additional conduit during this phase for future Village lighting use. Burke, LLC, proposes to utilize construction services with Utility Dynamics, Inc. in this contract. Utility Dynamics successfully completed Phase I dry utility lowering project along Main Street from the Bypass to Edward Street and Harrison Street from Edward Street to the Riverwalk. This phase will include utility lowering on Harrison Street from the Riverwalk to Washington Street, Washington Street from La Fox Drive to Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street from Harrison Street to the east, and behind all the Main Street businesses between Washington Street and the Riverwalk.

This work is expected to begin this fall, with completion in late spring 2024. As performed during Phase I, this work is required in advance of the next phase of the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project. In order to minimize disruption, staff is in the process of preparing plans for the streetscape to begin immediately following the utility lowering in 2024.

The Design-Build team of Burke, LLC., and Utility Dynamics are very familiar with the Village’s standards and the locations of the previously buried dry utility infrastructure. Coordination between Burke, Utility Dynamics, and the private utility companies has successfully been ongoing, and all parties involved are set to begin the next phase.

Staff budgeted $2,300,000 in the Street Improvement Funds for this portion of the project this fiscal year. The proposal is a not to exceed amount of $1,841,782 and well within the budgeted amount for this project. Therefore, staff recommends that the Committee of the Whole take the necessary steps to advance this matter to the Village Board for approval. Staff proposes moving forward with Burke, LLC., for the Downtown Dry Utility Relocation Project in the amount of $1,841,782.

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval.

AGENDA ITEM 6: Executive Session

None

AGENDA ITEM 7: Other Business

Trustees voiced appreciation to the Historic Commission and Public Works for the successful Cemetery Walk and clean up. The installation and timing of the ADA ramps downtown were questioned.

AGENDA ITEM 8: Adjournment

There being no further business, Chairperson Dianis adjourned the meeting at 10:14 p.m.

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