Village of Freeburg Public Works Committee met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
A. Old Business:
1. Approval of March 15, 2017 minutes: Trustee Ray Matchell motioned to approve the March 15, 2017 minutes and Trustee Mike Blaies seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
2. Sewer project: Village Administrator advised Haier put stuffback in the field, and there are a few things Fred Helms is not okay with in field, and Tony agreed with him. Tony stated we need to stay firm with Rhutasel on the items we have asked to be resolved. Tony asked the owner of Rhutasel to be here and he couldn't make it. We will reschedule the meeting to have both Attorney Keck and Tracy Lawless available to meet.
Executive Session 5:55 p.m.:
Trustee Ray Matchett motioned to enter Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. citing litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2-(c)(11) and Trustee Mike Blaies seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
Executive Session Ended 6:20 p.m.:
Trustee Ray Matchett motioned to end the Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. and Trustee Denise Albers seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion carried. The committee meeting reconvened at 6:20 p.m.
3. Sewer issues/Sewer Fuel Odors: John has been in contact with EPA the past couple Weeks, and EPA has approval to do this. The canisters are in Collinsville now. There will be paperwork for the affected residents to sign off on to place the canisters. John think it's coming from the Regions. He is very happy the EPA is on board with this issue.
4. FSH Minutes: There was a little contention with who would own FSH's meter and they will keep ownership of it.
5. Sewer Main - Jacks Car Wash: This is on hold until John sees what EPA does with the fuel odors.
6. Freeburg Care Center: The new meter is installed and the fire hydrant has been moved to the back. John Said the flow is good now and the fire department is happy. Item can be taken off the agenda.
7. Shampoodles Lift Station: Shane has set the pole and transformer bank.
8. Jordan Kramper Lake Drive Sewer Extension: Nothing done on this yet.
9. IEPA Violation Notice W-2017-50013: TWM is preparing the permits for us.
10. W. Apple St. Water Line Extension: We are moving forward with this project. The pipe was purchased in last year's budget and has been delivered. Tony is working on the easements, and those will take a bit.
B. New Business:
1. Private Sewer at Potter/West Street: John said behind Richard Gordon on West Street, there were no sewer when those houses were built, and they ran a private line. There are three homes on that line. It got clogged a couple of years ago. Mr. Eitzenhefer wants us to look into running a short sewer line to the West Street lift station.
John said we are getting a quote for the work that needs to be done on the east Water tower.
C. General Concerns: None.
D. Public Participation: None.
E. Adjourn: Trustee Ray Matchett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Trustee Mike Blaies seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion carried.
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