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Village approves purchase of delineators as part of railroad quiet‑zone work; FRA 30‑day review expected
Summary
The board approved purchase and waiver of formal bids to buy quiet‑zone delineators for multiple railroad crossings and staff said it expects installation, signage, striping and FRA submission to make the quiet zone effective in roughly 2–3 months (including the FRA's 30‑day review period).
Village staff requested and the board approved purchase of quiet‑zone delineators for multiple railroad crossings and waived the formal bidding process for the acquisition. Will and Mr. Nash described a $92,954.30 procurement for delineators that match existing equipment at other crossings; staff said prices were a bit higher than prior years but within reasonable range for the quantity.
Staff described the implementation process: install delineators and signage (work likely performed without full road closures), complete striping, and submit documentation to the Federal Railroad Administration. The FRA will have a 30‑day review period after submission; if the FRA does not respond within the period the village is typically cleared to operate under quiet‑zone rules. Staff estimated the full process (installation and the FRA's response window) could take approximately two to three months.
Board members asked about maintenance and replacement frequency; staff said durability varies by location and that the village maintains a small surplus for replacements. The board approved waiving formal bidding and the purchase by roll call.
