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• Qtummtiirr Ennui 4 on tilt Gammon atounrtl of tiring of bourn wino: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE The April 24, 1984 meeting of the Public Works Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski at 4 : 20 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. • Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Serge, Braboy, Beck, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Paszek, and Crone, John Leszczynski , Charles VanParis, Doug Carpenter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Zakrzewski introduced Mr. VanParis to the Committee as the new citizen member and noted who was on the Public Works Committee. City Engineer John Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No. 38-84 which would appropriate $170,000 from the Local Road and Street Fund for scarification and pavement improvements. It is anticipated that the area on Twyckenham between Ewing and Ridgedale, and the area on Angela between Michigan and Eddy would be addressed. The scarification would be contracted out to the highest and best bidder with all curb: and base being repaired where necessary. Councilmen Paszek and Serge noted several difficult areas on Rte. 20 and noted that any funds which would not be used automatically revert back to the LRSF Fund. Councilman Braboy questioned whether this was the most cost effect method and was informed that it was with it being noted that one piece of equipment alone costs over $250, 000 with high maintenance costs. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Board of Works has not gone out for bid on the project and advised the Committee that labor and material bonds, a performance bond, and a three year maintenance bond would be part of the project. Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill No. 38-84 go to Council favorably. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No. 40-84 which would appropriate $21, 000 from the LRSF Fund for engineering services to upgrade traffic signals at seven intersections throughout the City. He noted that Cole Associates , Inc. was selected to do the design work. He also noted that construction would be paid 100% through the Federal Aid Urban Funds. Following discussion, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill No. 40-84 receive a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Leszczynski -then reviewed Bill No. 42-84 which would appropriate $150,000 from the LRSF Fund for various concrete improvements throughout the City. He noted that this is the third year of making repairs to concrete streets. The 5th and 6th districts have the majority of such streets however, areas that would be addressed would include: McGregor, York, Summit, Ford and Elmer. Councilman Paszek noted that people along the Peashway were pleased with improvements and Councilman Crone also noted satisfaction with past work. rate /m,.. . IV<rl I.NIM• co.