CITY OF WILMINGTON

1165 S. Water Street

Wilmington, IL 60481

815-476-2175

 

 

City Administrator Report

November 1, 2011

 

1.     IKE Grant (North Kahler Road) Update:

 

The review and selection of the Engineering Firm was completed and McClure Engineering was selected. The scope of services agreement will be prepared and site work will begin November 8, 2011. There will be a couple of informative neighborhood meetings over the next few months, along with meeting with School Staff, Grace Lutheran Church and Methodist Church. The engineering design plans are scheduled to be completed by April 1st.

 

2.     Building Department Update – Building Inspector:

 

The Commercial Inspection service (ICCI) which was introduced at the last building and grounds committee has proposed to perform all building inspection services. Currently, the inspection fees schedule which is proposed is under staff review and will be presented at next weeks Building and Grounds Committee meeting.  More discussion is planned at the committee meeting and currently Will County is still conducting residential and miscellaneous permit inspections.

 

3.     ILLIANA Update:

 

Another work study meeting was conducted on 10/25/2011 in Merriville, Indiana and the group reviewed the updated corridors and other 2010 -2040 demographical data as it will impact the transportation system currently and the future impacts with a no build scenario and a new Illiana Expressway. Next meeting is scheduled for December 6th for the work study group in Matteson, IL. A public meeting for an update is planned to be in December, too.

 

4.     Widows Road Landscaping:

 

The 28 white pine trees (12 -15 ft) have been delivered and plan to be installed this week.

 

 

 

 

 

5.     Motor Fuel Tax Road Improvement Project:

 

The pre-construction meeting was conducted and the project will begin on November 7th and here is the street list:

-        Lafayette Street from Kankakee Street to Main Street

-        Mill Street from N. Joliet Street to N. Washington Street

-        Eula Street from Charlotte Street to dead end

-        Cross Street from Roland Avenue to Elwood Street

-        Kahler Road from Fairchild Drive to just west of Wildcat Court

 

6.     Speed Study Wilmington-Peotone Road:

 

Will County Highway was contacted and they will perform this study with the City’s goal to reduce the speed which is currently posted at 55 mph from RT 53 to Riley Road.

 

7.     Lorenzo Road Jurisdictional Transfer from Will County to City of Wilmington:

 

All the documents have been prepared for engineer and legal review, along with IDOT and more to follow at the next WSSA Committee Meeting.

 

8.     Route 66 Experience Hub Update:

 

The City was notified the design will be completed for the Experience Inactive Hub to be placed in Wilmington. The City’s costs was going to be $6,000 however, Heritage Trail will pay 50% of the City’s costs. The possible location will be near the Pedestrian Bridge area.  There will be more information as we continue to work with Route 66 Association and the Scenic By-Way Association.

 

9.     Water Billing Meter and Leak Detection Update:

 

The installation is about 95% complete and the radio read repeater system should be completed within the next 2 weeks. The monthly billing will be for all city areas this month. ME Simpson has completed the leak detection analysis of the City water system and a report will be available in about 2 weeks no major leaks were found but at least

10-12 leaks were located.