Elmhurst Aldermen Meet in Their Committees Tonight

Elmhurst City Council members will break into their committees tonight to discuss items ranging from the annual fuel purchase to water and sewer rates. The meetings all will begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 209 N. York St. Here’s a rundown of what they will be talking about:

Public Works and Buildings Committee
(Aldermen Jim Kennedy, Michael Bram, Chris Healy and Pat Shea)

• Water main improvement project
• Annual fuel purchase agreement
• Storm sewer extension program
• The committee also will be looking at bids for the 2011 hydrant purchase, water meter purchase, and street light materials purchase for the Lake Street project.

Public Affairs and Safety Committee
(Aldermen Pat Wagner, Paula Pezza and Scott Levin)

• Bicycle locker administration
• Officer vacancies in the police department
• Traffic issues: Disposition of a yield sign request for Cedar and Niagara avenues

Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee
(Aldermen Steve Hipskind, Kevin York, Mark Mulliner and Diane Gutenkauf)

• Review of Municipal Code Section 2.12: Date of inauguration of newly elected officials
• Review line of credit obligation
• West Central Municipal Conference membership
• Begin review of strategic information technology plan
• Continue review of water and sewer rates

Development, Planning and Zoning Committee
(Aldermen Steve Morley, Susan Rose and Normal Leader)

• Findzall contract renewal
• Continued discussion of the Shop and Buy Elmhurst campaign