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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Feb. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present: Excused: 

Alderman Jennifer Warren 

Alderman SJ Morrison 

Alderman Hal Patton 

Eric Williams, Public Works Director 

Ryan Zwijack, City Engineer 

David Sirko, Assistant City Engineer 

Mike Fillback, EPD 

Jeff Berkbigler, City Attorney 

James Whiteford, EFD 

Cathy Hensley, Communications 

Billy Woods, Edwardsville Intelligencer 

I.  Public Comment: None. 

II.  Council Matters: 

A. Approval of Minutes from the February 13, 2024 Public Services Committee meeting: 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for information. 

B. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 122, Section 122-56 Establishing Regulations Governing the Registration, Maintenance, and Monitoring of Pollinator Gardens and Managed Natural Landscapes by their Owners 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. 

Staff explained that this ordinance will provide guidelines and requirements for the registration and maintenance of pollinator gardens with the City. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Administrative and Community Services with a recommendation to approve. 

C. A Single Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Whelen Vortex Weather Siren Controller Upgrades 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Patton seconding the motion. Staff explained that this is for upgrades to two of the public safety alerting system sirens. Alderman Morrison made a motion to table with Alderman Patton seconding the motion. All Ayes. Item was held in committee. 

D. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. for the 2024 Hydraulic Model Update in the amount of $280,000 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. 

Staff explained that this agreement will develop a computer based model of the water distribution system for use by the Public Works and Fire Department. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

III. Old Business: 

1. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Adopt-A-Highway Agreement with the Land of Goshen Rotary Club 

Alderman Warren made a motion to remove this item from the agenda with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. All Ayes. Item removed. 

2. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Adopt-A-Highway Agreement with Paul and Mary Peters 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. Staff explained that this is for an agreement with the group to perform litter collection for Terry Avenue between Grand Avenue and Tower Avenue. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration. 

3. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Adopt-A-Highway Agreement with The Lochmueller Group 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Patton seconding the motion. Staff explained that this is for an agreement with the group to perform litter collection for Center Grove Road between Esic Drive and Plum Street. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

IV. New Business: 

V. Information: 

A. City of Edwardsville Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Update 

B. Next Public Services Committee meeting will be held at City Hall, 118 Hillsboro Ave. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

VI. Adjournment: Alderman Warren made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Patton seconded the motion. All Ayes. Committee adjourned at 5:00 pm. 

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