Public Works Committee

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:00 A.M. Present: Chairperson Tim McKinley, Genie Wambaugh, Ed Wise, James Knadler, Mayor Paul Meier, Mark Lehman and Michael Simms Staff Present: City Administrator Alex Mattingly, City Engineer Mike Yeager (Prime AE), and Public Works Director John Scheben Chairperson Tim McKinley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item considered was approval of the June 5, 2024, meeting minutes. Ed Wise motioned to approve, and Michael Simms seconded, all voting in favor. New or Continuing Business A. Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project – No update. B. Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive to North City Boundary with Lakeside Park) – Alex Mattingly said the RFQ for engineering and inspection services was in the works, and was expected to be released prior to the committee’s next meeting. C. Horsebranch Rd. Repave and Drainage Improvements/Thomas More Parkway Roadway and Curb Repairs Grant Application – Mike Yeager stated that grant funds from this project would be released sometime between July and October 2024. The City will need to procure an engineer for this project to meet grant requirements. E. Duke Energy Gas Transmission Line Replacement Project – John Scheben reported that Duke Energy will be boring under need the dam adjacent to Rossmoyne and Woodspoint Dr. instead of doing an open cut for the new pipeline. There was a minor road collapse that occurred on Rossmoyne related to the project, but Duke Energy has corrected this item. There have been some minor issues, but the project has largely progressed with minimal complaints. Mr. Scheben estimated the Rossmoyne would be repaved at Duke Energy’s cost in October 2024 but some work could occur in 2025. The committee discussed at length the suggestion from the prior meeting involving improvements and/or a welcome sign at the unimproved area located near the intersection of Dixie Hwy. and the eastbound I-275 exit ramp. F. Update to City Street Maintenance Plan – The plan is complete and can be removed from future agendas. 1 H. Shinkle Rd. Bridge – Mike Yeager reported that the plans are complete, and the new railing will be able to tolerate vehicular impact. The project cost estimate is $133,666 with additional engineering costs of $54,400. A portion of this will be paid for by Cincinnati Insurance, which insures the driver that caused the damage. I. Lookout Farm Drive Bridge – Alex Mattingly and Mayor Meier reported that the SD1 Board of Directors voted to award Crestview Hills funding for this project in the amount of $371,270. Staff Report – No report. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Mark Lehman, seconded by James Knadler, all voting in favor to adjourn. Committee adjourned at 9:42 a.m. 2