One resident had a question regarding the Longmeadow Parkway project during the public comment session that led to about ten minutes of Q&A on the subject. That recording can be heard here.
During the general discussion it was learned that utility companies were continuing to cause problems leading to delays to the Cuba Road Bridge project. Committee chair Brian Cecola and others present met with representatives of ComEd to discuss the issues their crews had caused, particularly with misplaced newly installed utility poles.
Corrective action was expedited by ComEd, and a potentially significant delay in the completion of the bridge project was avoided. Still, with the missteps made by all the utilities involved, there could be a two week delay in the bridge completion.
It was reported that ComEd would complete installation of Smart Meters by the end of February on homes where residents would allow them. Also, one of the annual rites of spring, the lowering of vehicle weight limits on Village roadways, will take effect today, March 7th. A 10 ton limit will apply, with the exception of vehicles delivering animal feed and refuse trucks.
The 2016 Village road resurfacing program will begin after the Cuba Bridge project is completed in early summer. Requests for bids should be going out in late May.
Helm Road became the first Village road to be adopted for regular roadside cleanup by Countryside Pack 187 Cub Scouts under the new “Adopt-a-Road” program. Congratulations to these young people for showing initiative to keep our Village clean.
Lack of communication between Kane County and IDOT ended the general discussion. If or when the Longmeadow Parkway is completed, it seems Kane County officials could care less how the resulting increased traffic on Algonquin Road in Barrington Hills is dealt with.
The menu of edited recordings by agenda topic from the full meeting can be accessed here.