Minutes - 04/09/2003 - Safety Pathway CommitteeMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE OAK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE OF APRIL 9, 2003
Unofficial until approved as written X or as amended on
8 2003
1. ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. In the absence of Chairman Cullum, Doyle moved to appoint McShane
Chairman Pro -Tem, seconded by Richardson. Passed unanimously.
Committee Members Present:
Dinkel, Doyle, McShane, Richardson
Committee Members Absent:
Chairman Cullum, Miologos, Snukst
Others Present:
Howard Trier, Oak Brook Park District; Dale L. Durfey, Jr., P.E., Village Engineer
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Doyle, seconded by Richardson, to approve the minutes of the meetings held on
January 8, 2003 and February 5, 2003. Passed unanimously.
3. PROJECT UPDATES
Village Engineer Durfey provided updates on various pathway projects:
• Harger/York. Phase II engineering final plans have been submitted to IDOT and ISTHA and we are
hoping to make the June IDOT letting. The engineer's estimate is $2.2 million.
• 31" Street. Phase II engineering is continuing. We have been told that the Phase I Report does not have
to be revised and the Phase II plans can be amended to include the curb and gutter along the south side of
315` Street as requested by DuPage County. We are hoping to make an IDOT bid letting later this year.
• Salt Creek Greenway (Regional Trail). Still awaiting final MOT approval of the re- revised Project
Development Report. Phase II cannot proceed until it is approved.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. System Signage. Nothing new to report. The Committee asked that this item be placed on their next
agenda and requested an update on its status from staff.
B. System Maintenance. The Committee requested an update from staff on the items listed in the January
8, 2003 minutes at their next meeting.
Minutes of Oak Brook Safety Pathway Committee
Meeting of April 9, 2003
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C Update — Covington Court Community Association Request — Vacation of Bicycle Easement. It was
noted that this had been withdrawn by the applicant. The Committee requested that posts be installed at each
end of this pathway so that cars could not go on it (item #6 in their motion of February 5, 2003).
D Safetv Pathway Committee — Term Expiration. The Committee recommended that it be extended for
two years since major projects still are outstanding, they provide oversight for pathway maintenance, and
they provide coordination with the Park District. Members will call the President and Village Board and the
Park District Board.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. The Committee discussed that the Pathway Map be placed on both the Park District and Village Web
sites. Additionally, the Village newsletter should state this.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Doyle, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Passed
unanimously.
The next Committee meeting, if the Committee is extended, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dale L. Durfey, Jr., P.
Village Engineer
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