Village of Freeburg Public Works Committee met December 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The Public Works Committee Meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, by Chairman Mike Blaies. Members present were Chairman Mike Blaies, Trustee Lisa Meehling, Trustee Dean Pruett, Trustee Matt Trout, Mayor Seth Speiser, Village Clerk Jerry Menard, Trustee Denise Albers, Trustee Ray Matchett, Public Works Director John Tolan, Village Administrator Tony Funderburg and Office Manager Julie Polson. Guest present: Janet Baechle
A. Old Business:
1. Approval of November 15, 2017 minutes: Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to approve the November 15, 2017 minutes and Trustee Dean Pruett seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
2. New Sewer Plant: Village Administrator Tony Funderburg stated we are going to review the facility plan sometime next week, then it will be sent to EPA. After the facility plan is back, then we can go out for a RFP.
3. Sewer issues/Sewer Fuel Odors: John stated they went around about 10 days ago, and there are no odors. We haven't had any rain lately and the groundwater is non-existent. He commented We will see what happens in March. He reported there was a clog at the high School in the old line that runs through the alley. They were able to clear it.
4. FSH Minutes: Quiet.
5. Sewer Main - Jacks Car Wash: John said he and Tony have discussed this, and We will get it done by the end of this budget.
6. W. Apple St. (Schiermeier Road/Old Freeburg Road Water Lines: John advised the West Apple Water line is in the ground, backfilled and ready to be flushed and chlorinated. Tony stated we have quite a bit of money in the budget for water lines, and he would like to bid out Schiermeier Road, and also accept the engineering for Old Freeburg Road in order to get that done in this year's budget. There will be significant savings if we do the Old Freeburg Road line. John said after that project, he would like to move into town and replace water mains. Tony confirmed we have $120, ooo in the budget to do Schiermeier Roadd.
Trustee Matt Trout motioned to recommend to the full Board to send the Schiermeier Road water line out to bid and Trustee Deaen Pruett seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
7. Private Sewer at Potter/West Street: John advised he needs to pothole it and locate the Sewers.
8. East and West Tower Work: John is waiting on the report from Suez, when they inspected the east tower.
We have completed the hydrant flushing for the year and will submit it to the fire department. John also said We have had 7 breaks in 4 weeks, mostly services and believes it is due to the dry Weather. Jesse completed the lead sampling for the grade schoool and also collected St. Joe's this Week. John met with SLM and Curry last week to review the operation, chlorination, and ammonia procedures. He said there will be new, stricter regulations from EPA in March, must on the Water testing. We may have to rechlorinate ourselves, and he is already looking into that.
John called for an executive session regarding personnel.
Executive Session 5:57 p.m.
Trustee Matt Trout motioned to enter Executive Session at 5:57 p.m. citing personnel, 5 ILCS 12O/2-(c)(1) and Trustee Lisa Meehling seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
Executive Session Ended 6:04 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 6:04 p.m.
B. New Business: None.
C. General Concerns: None.
D. Public Participation: None.
E. Adjourn: Trustee Matt Trout motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. and Trustee Lisa Meehling seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion carried.
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