COMMITTEE:          Water/Sewer/Street & Alleys

 

DATE:                        July 11, 2007

TIME:                        5:30 p.m.

 

MEMBERS              

PRESENT:                 Gilmour, Studer, Combes, Hermes, Orr

                                   

ABSENT:                   Orr

 

NON-MEMBERS

PRESENT:                 City Administrator Puracchio, Public Works Superintendent              Van Duyne, Water/Sewer Superintendent Jeffries

 

                                    Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to open the W/S/S/A at 5:30 p.m.  All yes. Motion passed.

 

                                    Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Combes seconded to approve the minutes as written and placed on file.  All yes. Motion passed.

 

DISCUSSION:           Sludge Removal

 

ACTION:                   Jeffries received three quotes for sludge removal.  Two companies would not     quote by truck load, provided an hourly rate only.  Fatlan Trucking quoted a      price of $95.00 per semi truckload.   

                                    A motion was made by Studer, seconded by Hermes, to recommend to the       council acceptance of the quote from Fatlan Trucking.  All yes.                          Motion Passed            

 

DISCUSSION:           Ordinance to Review Water/Sewer Capacity Issues

 

ACTION:                   Jeffries stated his concern regarding the water permit fees for new Wilmington companies.  He indicated the fees are based on the number of people working in the plant.  If however, the companies grow substantially or are sold to a larger corporation and adjustments aren’t made, the City will lose needed revenue to help fund the Sewer Plant.   

                                    The City attorney to draw up paperwork needed to address fee adjustments.    

 

DISUCSSION:           Sewer Plant Update

 

ACTION:                   Surveyors at site week of July 2, 2007.

                                    Clearing site has not yet started

                                    Entrance will be off Kankakee River Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION:           Bridge/Parking Lot

 

ACTION:                   Puracchio will be a meeting with Strand Engineers Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 2:30 P.M.

                                    All property ownership issues have been resolved and we are now waiting for the County Permit so we can move forward with the project.

 

DISCUSSION:           Sunset Drive Ditch

 

ACTION:                   Gilmour explained the ditch drainage on Sunset Drive from Kahler Road to Hamilton is terrible.  To add to the problem, the ditches at points are six (6) to eight (8) feet deep creating safety issues as well.    

                                    Superintendent Van Duyne’s crew fixed the deepest, most dangerous ditch and the plan is to eventually run the drainage ditches to Hamilton Street.    Installing sidewalks is also a priority so the school children won’t be forced to walk in the street.

                                    The City’s engineers need to survey the area.

 

DISCUSSION:           Budget Issues           

 

ACTION:                    Gilmour expressed his concern on bi-monthly billing for water bills.  Due to the 50% sewer and 30% garbage rate increase, he feels our patrons on fixed incomes will have difficulties managing their bills.  Puracchio explained the possibility of monthly bills has been discussed, but due to the additional cost of office work generated, leaving the bills as is for now is best.  If our patrons feel differently, the issue will be revisited.  Puracchio also explained increases have been made in all areas and as a city, Wilmington’s water bills are below Illinois averages.

                                    An article will be posted in the Free Press explaining the increases.

 

 

COMMENTS:           Van Duyne stated 5 or 6 new hydrants have been installed.

                                    Jeffries stated the Free Press ad to paint approximately 200 fire hydrants had been placed.

                                     

 

                                    Gilmour made a motion and  Hermes seconded to Close the meeting at                      6:00 p.m.  All yes. Motion passed.