Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Committee

Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Committee MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The following persons were present: Chair Chris Hanusiak, Chuck Ostman, Denise McCreery, Bob Pilat and Steve Vinezeano. Chair Hanusiak opened the meeting at 10:34 a.m. I. Approve Draft Meeting Summaries: a. The Committee approved the draft summary from October 7, 2011. II. Old Business: a. Banner Pricing. The Chair requested to amend the agenda to add banner pricing information by Bob Pilat. Bob stated that his numbers are based on an eight hour day, eight banners per hour or 60 to 70 banners in a day. Those things that would impact this work would be weather (windy), salt spray on brackets, etc. The cost per banner is about $28 per banner counting labor and benefits at 40% and equipment costs at FEMA rate. This can fluctuate based on weather, training, etc. The bucket is moved from location to location at a lowered and secured position. Prevailing wage is not required for this work based on information from Susan Bus who checked with the Department of Labor. Bob is still waiting for the linear strength information for the poles when weighed down by banners, etc. Company will return with information. b. Seasonal Banner Update. McCreery asked if Ostman had catalogs showing the generic stock banners. He distributed what he had. McCreery searched the internet for examples. She showed the banner pictures. There was discussion about banners being too busy in color and text. Play (discover) Niles, Dine Niles, Shop Niles, etc. were discussed as a theme for the designs. The banners would be more than just generic seasonal. The Chair stated that an email was sent over the weekend regarding Chuck Ostman’s offer to assist McCreery with research on proper banner designs. He agreed with the email and reiterated that the research is the responsibility of Denise McCreery. Elk Grove has banners that are black with the logo, but they change out the banners frequently. At some point the Village may have a program that goes beyond the basic banners we are seeking to have designed. Vinezeano  stated that he preferred a basic stock banner at this point. The question was asked if black is one of the three colors and it is not. McCreery also showed examples of silhouettes. November 1st was mentioned as the deadline for this project. There was a request to get the stock photos that the designer may have for the Committee to review. McCreery wants to use silhouettes on the banners with tag lines. It was discussed that we were not going with seasonal banners, but they could have Winter theme. The Summer banner will have the flag and the logo. There was a discussion that the first set of banners should be simple and basic. At a later date when there is more of a banner program, other banners can be developed. c. Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Project Update. Vinezeano stated that HRGreen returned with information regarding ITEP I funds. It was explained that there would be about $200k remaining from the first ITEP to be used for the current project. $100k would go toward the shortfall due to the project cost and the other $100k would be used for additional work within the scope of work. Pilat stated that a letter was sent to IDOT requesting the funds already and the Chair asked Vinezeano to verify this and to see if anything has changed. III. New Business: a. None IV. Adjournment at 11:21 a.m. Next meeting TBD.