Braidwood Depot move on DVD

BRAIDWOOD -- The city now has a video documenting the move of the historic Braidwood Depot.

Braidwood Area Historical Society President Dee deGroh presented the DVD of the move during Tuesday's city council meeting.

The historic building belongs to the city and was recently moved from its location near the tracks and Route 53 to its new home across the street from City Hall.

Commissioner Jim Hutton reported that the gas line should soon be installed, but the electric hookup is still unscheduled.

The depot dates back to 1882 and was moved to its new location during the past summer.

In other action, work to improve drainage led to another homeowner requesting assistance.

The council heard the concerns of lifelong resident Todd Willis concerning the quality of the repair done to his concrete driveway apron. The original driveway apron was torn up during the city's work to improve drainage along Cermak Road. Willis said the restoration is short of the original and that rain immediately after the concrete was poured left the finish in "a mess."

Mayor Sue Grygiel and Commissioners Fay Smith and Hutton visited the site. Grygiel said Smith would return to see what could be done.

In other action, the council approved payment of bills in the amount of $241,265, and approved a changed order for the West Second Street project totaling $5,304.

The council also passed a measure allowing the city to deposit funds with the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund. Commissioner George Rozak said the fund is paying about double the interest available from the other three sites approved for city funds.

The council also approved the annexation of seven residential lots and two out lots in the Prairie View subdivision on the city's northwest side.

Grygiel announced that the picture for the annual Christmas coloring contest will be available in the local paper and at City Hall. Entries will be posted on the walls in the hallway at City Hall.