VILLAGE OF MORELAND HILLS
SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETING
March 25, 2009 @ 8:00 A.M.
The meeting was called to order at 8: 10 a.m.
The attendees were Village Engineer Jeff Filarski, Mayor Susan Renda, Service Director Ted DeWater and Service Chair Stephen Richman.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Residents’ Concerns
Resident’s Pond on Quail Hollow - Mr. Filarski reported that the resident is concerned about overflow from pond on his property. While the pond is private property, upon investigation, the overflow was found to be due to our culvert flow into the pond. The ditch in Village easement area was cleaned out, and the catch basin/manhole needs to be raised. Same will be scheduled.
Drainage and Ditching Updates
Culvert and Drainage Program – Mr. Filarski reported that they will be meeting shortly with the contractors to go over the final 2008 program work (on Cableknoll, Chagrin, Miles and Hopewell Trail). Also, 1) a catch basin on Wiltshire was repaired; 2) the sink holes on the list of same will be soon topped with topsoil; 3) the drains on River Road will soon be scheduled for cleaning (they are cleaned out 3 times/year).
Equipment
A utility line locator (SR-20) was presented and recommended for purchase so the Village would have immediate ability to locate electric, cable, water, gas and other underground utilities prior to projects requiring excavating. Roll Call in support of purchase of same: YES- Mayor Renda; Service Committee Chair Richman; Service Director DeWater. NO-None.
Road Program
Mr. Filarski and Mr. DeWater presented the planned 2009 road program. It was reported that there are no roads requiring resurfacing this year, but several are recommended for various combinations of crack sealing, chip sealing and asphalt pavement repairs. A plat copy of the program is appended to these minutes. Mr. Filarski reported that the preliminary estimate for the 2009 Road program is $286,000. He mentioned that while this is over budget (approx. $170,000), the Chagrin Blvd. Slope Project’s “under budget dollars” can be transferred and applied to the Road program. Roll Call in support of making a motion to Council for advertising for bids for the 2009 road program: YES- Mayor Renda; Service Committee Chair Richman; Service Director DeWater. NO-None.
Engineer Miscellaneous
Chagrin Blvd Slope Stability project – Mr. Filarski reported that everything is on schedule. He also mentioned that in addition to the normal detour signs, event signs (such as for Blossom Time and Art in the Falls) are prepared to help notify the public.
Service Director Miscellaneous
Mr. DeWater reported that he was seeking a quote for sweeping accumulated Haydite away from Village catch basins (where needed), prior to their being clogged by same
Next Meeting: April 22, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 a.m.