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Crest Hill council approves 19-item consent agenda, awards $1.085 million Imperial Drive contract and welcomes new massage business
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At its April 6 meeting, the Crest Hill City Council approved a 19-item consent agenda that included multiple engineering and service contracts, awarded a $1,085,364.61 contract for Imperial Drive reconstruction, and welcomed Muscle Methods LLC, whose owner told the council she will open April 15.
The Crest Hill City Council on April 6 approved a 19-item consent agenda that included multiple professional-services agreements, a three-year vegetation-control contract, a pay request to Visserink Construction and approval of payroll and bills.
The consent package covered a range of items: designation of Ashley Monroe as the city’s Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund authorized agent; a special-use ordinance for Muscle Methods LLC at 2206 Weber Road; professional services agreements including Robinson Engineering ($39,880), Stantec Consulting ($133,500) and Christopher B. Burke Engineering ($24,400); a sidewalk-cutting program contract ($80,000) and pay request No. 38 to Visserink Construction ($478,893.40). The council approved the consent agenda by roll call with one abstention; the clerk announced the motion carried.
The most substantial single decision was the award of the contract for the Imperial Drive reconstruction and utility improvements. City Engineer Ron Wiedemann told the council nine contractors submitted bids; he recommended PT Farrell Construction Company for the work, which includes water-main installation and a new storm sewer along Lincoln Avenue, at a contract price of $1,085,364.61. A motion to award the contract passed by roll call vote.
The council also heard from applicant Melissa Polipek, owner of Muscle Methods LLC, who told the council she plans to open her therapeutic massage and myoskeletal-alignment practice at 2206 Weber Road on April 15. "I look forward to servicing the clients that come to see me in the area," Polipek said. Council members welcomed her and offered assistance with a ribbon-cutting if she wishes.
Mayor Raymond R. Solomon read and the council approved a proclamation declaring April Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Crest Hill and noted upcoming observances, including an ALS proclamation and a Memorial Day program on May 25.
Finance Director Glenn Gerke and a council member discussed the finances of recent city events (Winterfest and a community Easter event). The council member said the two events together generated $19,260.84 in receipts and that the events did not use taxpayer funds; detailed event reports were made available and staff agreed to circulate the financial summary to council members.
During the meeting a mapping error affecting garbage pickup schedules was raised; staff said the website map and related text have been updated and the department will reach out to residents who received erroneous citations to correct the record.
There were no items for executive session. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
The council’s next procedural steps: the Imperial Drive contract award is expected to proceed to contract execution and the new business will coordinate with city staff on licensing and any ribbon-cutting arrangements.
