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Warrenton approves engineering contracts for Boonslick sidewalk, Sunrise–Rainbow water main and system hydraulic study; consent agenda passes
Summary
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Board of Aldermen approved three ordinances authorizing professional services agreements for sidewalk construction administration and two water system projects, and approved consent-agenda bids and minutes.
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen on Feb. 4 approved three ordinances that authorize professional services agreements for sidewalk construction administration and for water-system projects, and the board approved the consent agenda covering meeting minutes and several single-bid purchases.
On votes recorded at the meeting the board approved:
- An agreement with Cole and Associates Inc. for construction administration and phasing updates for the Boonslick Road Sidewalk Improvements Phase 2 project for $65,500 (Bill No. 07-25). The phase covers the south side from the bank down to Market Street and the north side from East Street to North Market; phase 3 will finish the remainder next year.
- A professional services agreement with Gonzales Companies LLC for the Sunrise and Rainbow Water Main Replacement Project for $43,000 (Bill No. 08-25). The project replaces about 2,100 feet of 4-inch water main with 8-inch main and includes a bore under Route 47 to connect segments.
- A professional services agreement with Gonzales Companies LLC for a system hydraulic model and supervised program project for $113,000 (Bill No. 09-25). The study will reassess the distribution system to plan upgrades for projected growth and to set a five-year plan for water improvements.
All three bills passed by roll call vote, 5–0 with one member absent (Alderman Crump). The consent agenda — including approval of the Jan. 21 regular meeting minutes and single-bid awards to Roger OMB Sales and Service (electrician), Hegman Plumbing (plumbing), and O'Fallon Sewer (portable toilets) — also passed 5–0 with one absent.
Public works and operations updates presented at the meeting provided context for the contracts. Public Works Director Guy Geevers summarized 2024 system work including 12 water main repairs, the engineering completion for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, and preparation for new dry sludge handling that will reduce hauling. Geevers said the city completed 4,498 feet of sewer relining and completed sidewalk and stormwater work on Veterans Memorial/Market Street. He introduced the Boonslick Road sidewalk Phase 2 engineering agreement and recommended moving the project to bid.
Director of Operations John Struckoff said the city has started a citywide traffic study and will launch an online public engagement survey within about a week. Ground Maintenance Director Justin Null reviewed 2024 parks work — including sprinkler-zone replacements at the sports complex, repairs and repainting, 27 tournaments hosted, 75 pavilion rentals and a mid-summer target to complete conversion of part of Dyer Park to pickleball courts.
Why it matters: the agreements enable near-term construction and longer-term planning for sidewalks and water infrastructure. The hydraulic model will be used to prioritize capital work as subdivisions and growth change demand patterns.
