The Public Works Committee provides oversight and advisory support for the maintenance, improvement, and management of the Village’s public infrastructure. This includes roads, rights-of-way, and public properties—ensuring they remain safe, functional and cost-effective. The Committee also oversees dam and lake infrastructure, as well as the surrounding lake environment, ensuring all activities comply with applicable state and county regulations.
Our Role
Roads and Infrastructure Maintenance
The Committee monitors the condition of village roads, alleys, sidewalks and related infrastructure. It identifies maintenance and repair needs, including potholes, drainage issues, signage, and surface deterioration, and makes recommendations to the Village Board regarding repairs, improvements and long-term planning.
Dam Safety and Monitoring
The Committee is responsible for overseeing the operational condition of the dam, including the spillway, outlet structures, embankments and water levels. In coordination with the Lake and Beach Committee, it evaluates findings and provides detailed reports and recommendations to the Village and relevant regulatory authorities to ensure timely corrective action and continued compliance with safety standards.
Contracted Services and Bidding
The Committee oversees the bidding and recommendation process for contracted public works services, including snow plowing, lawn and right-of-way maintenance and roadway repairs. It reviews bids, evaluates contractors, and makes recommendations to the Village Board to ensure services are obtained fairly, transparently, and at reasonable cost in accordance with village policies and applicable laws.
Snow Removal Operations
The Committee assists in planning and overseeing snow plowing and ice control services for village roads and public areas. It reviews service performance, recommends service levels and routes and addresses resident concerns related to winter roadway conditions.
Lawn and Right-of-Way Maintenance
The Committee oversees maintenance of village-owned property, roadside areas, and public rights-of-way, including mowing, trimming, and vegetation control. It recommends maintenance schedules and standards to ensure public areas remain safe, accessible and visually appropriate.
Roadway Repairs and Capital Projects
The Committee assists in planning and prioritizing roadway repair projects, including resurfacing, patching, and reconstruction. It may review engineering recommendations, cost estimates, and contractor proposals and provide guidance to the Village Board on timing and funding of projects.
Roadway Easements and Rights-of-Way
The Committee reviews matters related to roadway easements and public rights-of-way, including maintenance access, encroachments and coordination with utility providers. It advises the Village Board on issues involving easement use, preservation or modifications.
Budget and Financial Oversight
The Committee assists in developing and monitoring the public works budget by recommending expenditures, tracking costs of contracted services, and helping prioritize projects within available funding.
Advisory Role and Communication
The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Village Council on public works matters. It communicates with residents regarding infrastructure concerns and recommends policies or improvements that support safe and efficient public services.