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Fox River Grove Board reviews 10-year capital plan, approves projects and hires engineers for road and shoreline work
Summary
At the Nov. 9 meeting the board reviewed the 10-year CIP, identified 13 streets for resurfacing, accepted a vehicle replacement plan that yields $441,800 in 20-year savings, approved several asset replacements and park projects including a $95,000 shoreline restoration and $3,500 for Lions Park lighting, and voted to allow staff to pursue Baxter & Woodman for design-engineering services.
The Village of Fox River Grove Board of Trustees reviewed its 10-year Capital Improvement Plan at a Nov. 9 special meeting and approved a slate of capital and park projects while directing staff to pursue outside engineering for selected work.
Administrator Soderholm presented the village capital funds, projected balances and the 20-year road resurfacing schedule and identified thirteen streets due for resurfacing: Melrose, Elder, Paul, Norge, Barberry, Birch, Ellington, Foxanna, Harding, Windsor, Pleasant, Concord and Maple. The board also directed staff to attempt to pursue widening Elder Lane to allow two-way traffic as part of the road program.
Soderholm said the vehicle replacement schedule for Police and Public Works requires no new vehicle purchases in the FY2022/23 budget and that a Public Works analysis reduced the fleet by two trucks and one mower, producing an estimated $441,800 in savings over 20 years (about $22,090 annually).
The board reviewed and authorized multiple major asset replacements, including a Police copier ($7,500); Police painting and repairs ($24,000); Police security camera system ($6,200); Village Hall carpet ($38,600) and painting/repairs ($24,000); Stanger Park walking path resurface ($18,100); and Lions Park parking lot crack-fill, seal and stripe ($20,300).
Staff also presented specific WWTP and WTP capital items under consideration, with line items such as Screw Pump Bearings ($64,200), Well #2 rehabilitation ($43,100) and an NX 30 Turbo Blower PLC ($28,200). These items remain part of the prioritized capital list for future budgeting and procurement.
The board selected the Shoreline Restoration Project in Picnic Grove Park ($95,000) and installation of lights at Lions Park ($3,500) from the Parks project list. It authorized staff-recommended items including Police Department carpet ($15,000), replacement of bathroom partitions at Village Hall ($15,500) and relocation of high-density files to police evidence storage ($16,000). The board prioritized specific sidewalk and bike path connections (Lions Park bike path, South River loop, portions of South River and Gladys, Glenice, Foxmoor and a Hunter's Farm path) and eliminated several earlier concepts (a Route 22 bike path, a Picnic Grove Park sidewalk and an Algonquin Road sidewalk).
Administrator Soderholm said the village received a $23,400 award for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program toward a sewer-main upgrade downstream from the Bayview lift station, which was less than anticipated; the village has delayed design work for that project until additional funding is secured and plans to apply in the next funding round with a Jan. 4, 2022 application deadline.
Trustee Andrew Migdal moved "to allow Staff to pursue design-engineering services from Baxter & Woodman as needed for the Road Resurfacing and the Shoreline Stabilization projects." Trustee Melissa Schladt seconded; roll call votes by Trustees Jennifer Curtiss, Steve Knar, Andrew Migdal and Melissa Schladt were recorded as "yes" and the motion passed.
Trustee Jennifer Curtiss later moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.; Trustee Melissa Schladt seconded and the motion passed on a roll call of the same four trustees.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: staff may pursue design-engineering services from Baxter & Woodman as needed and will advance selected projects through design and budgeting. The minutes do not record contract awards or construction start dates.
