Posted on October 18, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
When the North Judson Town Council met last Monday, members were informed that Division A of the Water Project, the well installation, is almost ready to be closed out.
CommonWealth Project Engineer Rob Bellucci stated that after doing a check around town, it seems that all the punch list items have been addressed. He said he plans to bring documentation to close out the project to the council’s next meeting.
While the project may be complete, Belluci noted that after speaking with Town Superintendent Joe Leszek, it appears that some additions could be beneficial.
He explained, “There’s some minor modifications that he would like to see out at the altitude valve vault, particularly getting an electrical service run from the existing control panel out at that west tank over to the valve vault so that he can put a sump pump in the bottom of it and heat trace it.”
Belluci noted that after comparing two quotes that were obtained, it seemed like a better idea to make those modifications outside of the project.
He said, “We talked to HRP, who was your contractor, about working it through the project, they quoted an excess of $7,000 to do that. Joe’s got a quote from a local electrician for less than $2,000.”
Leszek added that the other quote was received from H&T Electric and it totaled $1,952.
Council President John Rowe asked Leszek to obtain a third quote and said they could consider them and potentially make a decision at their next meeting.
Superintendent Leszek explained why getting the electrical service established and those additions put in would be advantageous.
He told the council, “It would definitely save the utility crew, as far as, if we have a sump pump and heat trace we never have to worry about it.”
Leszek continued, “We might just have to verify that it’s powered up once a month instead of trying to drag a generator and a pump out there and then potentially having a line freeze up for that altitude valve and rendering it useless.”
Rowe asked if this problem could have been addressed earlier in the process rather than at the end of the project.
Bellucci mentioned that an unexpected change in the design required them to make adjustments during the project. He said initially the site was going to have a French drain but they had to install a different type once it was discovered that the line was about two feet deeper than expected.
He added that this solution that was presented to the council is being considered for future maintenance and explained that talks about it have been occurring over the last few months.
President Rowe commented that officials want to make sure the Wastewater Project is handled differently than the Water Project.
He shared, “We’re starting another project, we just had an issue with a tree, we just had an issue with a well that was a nightmare for the Town with the people and the park board and all that so I want to eliminate all that stuff; we want clean, clear, concise.”
President Rowe also expressed some concerns with Superintendent Leszek overextending himself by obtaining quotes and addressing issues with the projects, noting that it could be taking him away from his daily duties.
Belluci explained that they just need some direction but they’re willing to take care of those things of that nature. He added that he also wants to make sure that Leszek isn’t being pulled away from his responsibilities.
Bellucci assured the council that they’re doing everything they can to make sure things go smoothly.
He noted, “On our end, out of the office and with our inspector that’s now on site we’re trying to be proactive with not only Joe but with the contractor to look two steps, three steps, four steps ahead to try to avoid some of this.”
Rowe added that he understands sometimes issues arise that have to be dealt with but he said he was bringing this up now because he wants to make sure they can eliminate as many potential problems as possible before the Wastewater project is in full swing.
He seemed reassured once Bellucci emphasized that they are being proactive.
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Friday, October 18, 2019
Monday, September 23, 2019
North Judson Officials Select Tree to Check off Water Project Punch List Item
Posted on September 21, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Council members recently received word that their Water Project is almost done.
This project included two different portions; Division A, the installation of an off-site well to bring the Town into compliance with an Environment Management Agency requirement and Division B, the internal and external restoration of both water towers.
Since restoration work on each tank has been finished and they’re both back in use, members were able to approve a certificate of substantial completion for that portion of the water project when they met Monday night.
Additionally, CommonWealth Engineer Intern Sarah Prizio reminded the council that Division A has also reached substantial completion and informed them all that remains are a few final completion items related to site restoration.
She noted the replacement of a tree that was reportedly damaged back in June was one punch list item that still had to be addressed.
She explained, “HRP is going to cut down that existing tree, flush to the ground and replant a new one a couple of feet away. I just need the council to make one decision on the tree type. We have a tree screen which is 10-15 feet tall, a mid-size tree which is 20-30 feet tall or a 50-foot tall tree.”
Council President John Rowe stated he thought the first option was best and the other council members agreed the 10-15 foot tall tree would be the best fit for Norwayne Field. Upon installation, the tree will only be about 2-3 feet tall.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Council members recently received word that their Water Project is almost done.
This project included two different portions; Division A, the installation of an off-site well to bring the Town into compliance with an Environment Management Agency requirement and Division B, the internal and external restoration of both water towers.
Since restoration work on each tank has been finished and they’re both back in use, members were able to approve a certificate of substantial completion for that portion of the water project when they met Monday night.
Additionally, CommonWealth Engineer Intern Sarah Prizio reminded the council that Division A has also reached substantial completion and informed them all that remains are a few final completion items related to site restoration.
She noted the replacement of a tree that was reportedly damaged back in June was one punch list item that still had to be addressed.
She explained, “HRP is going to cut down that existing tree, flush to the ground and replant a new one a couple of feet away. I just need the council to make one decision on the tree type. We have a tree screen which is 10-15 feet tall, a mid-size tree which is 20-30 feet tall or a 50-foot tall tree.”
Council President John Rowe stated he thought the first option was best and the other council members agreed the 10-15 foot tall tree would be the best fit for Norwayne Field. Upon installation, the tree will only be about 2-3 feet tall.
Monday, June 24, 2019
NJ Officials Approve Payments for Water Project & Receive Update on Water Tower Restoration
Posted on June 22, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Council members were provided with a financial update related to their water project when members met Monday night.
CommonWealth Engineer Intern Sarah Prizio shared the associated figures with Town officials. She explained that for Division A, which deals with the installation of the well, crews are requesting $28,500 with a retainage amount of $1,500 for a total of $30,000.
For the completion of a portion of Divison B, the water tower element of the project, $456,833.63 is being requested plus a retainage of $24,043.88. She mentioned that cost is related to the completion of the design work on the West Tank and mentioned that it is about fifty percent of the project value for the water tower restoration.
In addition to those pay applications, Prizio presented members with a change order worth $19,500. She stated that change orders are factored into funding when officials signed the loan for the project.
She noted that it was necessary because of a change at the site where the altitude valve was installed. She said when the pipes were dug up, everything was closer together than expected so it resulted in a change order.
The present members voted unanimously to approve the change order as well as the pay applications. Prizio also left copies to be signed by Council President John Rowe.
Prizio added that with design work on the west water tower complete, crews will soon start on the downtown tank. She mentioned that some color changes were proposed.
She said, “I know we had talked about the bluejay head being cadet blue like the lettering. However, I think they felt as if it would be too close to the black color so it was all going to look black from far away so they suggested the true blue/safety blue for the bluejay head against the black outline.
Park Board President Nick Radtke agreed that the cadet blue, which was utilized for the lettering on the West tower, does appear to be black from a distance.
Councilwoman Wendy Hoppe and Councilman Josh Brown explained that the amended bluejay design appeared to look like what they would want to see on the tank. However, they agreed that they wanted to wait until the full council was in attendance before finalizing the design plans.
Examples of the proposed designs for the downtown tank appear above. While it shows the tank as light blue, it will actually be white just like the redesigned west tower.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Council members were provided with a financial update related to their water project when members met Monday night.
CommonWealth Engineer Intern Sarah Prizio shared the associated figures with Town officials. She explained that for Division A, which deals with the installation of the well, crews are requesting $28,500 with a retainage amount of $1,500 for a total of $30,000.
For the completion of a portion of Divison B, the water tower element of the project, $456,833.63 is being requested plus a retainage of $24,043.88. She mentioned that cost is related to the completion of the design work on the West Tank and mentioned that it is about fifty percent of the project value for the water tower restoration.
In addition to those pay applications, Prizio presented members with a change order worth $19,500. She stated that change orders are factored into funding when officials signed the loan for the project.
She noted that it was necessary because of a change at the site where the altitude valve was installed. She said when the pipes were dug up, everything was closer together than expected so it resulted in a change order.
The present members voted unanimously to approve the change order as well as the pay applications. Prizio also left copies to be signed by Council President John Rowe.
Prizio added that with design work on the west water tower complete, crews will soon start on the downtown tank. She mentioned that some color changes were proposed.
She said, “I know we had talked about the bluejay head being cadet blue like the lettering. However, I think they felt as if it would be too close to the black color so it was all going to look black from far away so they suggested the true blue/safety blue for the bluejay head against the black outline.
Park Board President Nick Radtke agreed that the cadet blue, which was utilized for the lettering on the West tower, does appear to be black from a distance.
Councilwoman Wendy Hoppe and Councilman Josh Brown explained that the amended bluejay design appeared to look like what they would want to see on the tank. However, they agreed that they wanted to wait until the full council was in attendance before finalizing the design plans.
Examples of the proposed designs for the downtown tank appear above. While it shows the tank as light blue, it will actually be white just like the redesigned west tower.
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