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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-06 Mechanical Committee Meeting Minutes MECHANICAL COMMITTEE MEETING th Tuesday November 28, 2006 – 6:30 p.m. th Historic Depot, 50 N. 4 Avenue Those in attendance: Aldermen Joe Berardi, Jim Hartford, Kevin Meade, Les Carl, Eric Schenck, Sonja Lewis.Absent: Aldermen Craig West, Larry Sarff. Others in attendance: Mayor Rodney W. Heinze, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz, Fire Chief John Stanko, Public Works Director Clif O’Brien, Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, Zoning Officer Clark Wilson, Street Supt. George Spahn, System Maintenance Bill Terry, Joe Ginger Video Services. In the audience was Daily Ledger John Froehling, Jenny from the Journal Star and Tye Reed. Mayor Rodney W. Heinze opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Public Safety & Traffic Alderman Eric Schenck, Chairman Police Report. Police Chief Jeff Fritz reported that complete sets of maps are not included in your copies as we are having trouble with the computer. Alderman Carl said the complaints by citizens for the animal control officer was not in the report. Jeff mentioned that would be made available, and apologized for the inconvenience, as some Aldermen had the report and some did not. Fire Report. Fire Chief John Stanko mentioned that there were 24 simultaneous alarms during the month of October. Included in the simultaneous responses is one occasion where we experience three alarms at the same time as well as one occasion we received four alarms at the same time. These situations represent a disturbing trend and result in delayed responses along with a delay in the delivery of services. An analysis of the MFPA 1710 Response time Compliance Report shows that 107 (77.5%) of our alarms required compliance. rd On October 3, we had the final meeting of the Community Preparedness Planning Process to finalize our draft Emergency Operations Plan. Will be working to complete our MIMSCAST document on Canton’s compliance with NIMS. This is another requirement for the city to continue to be eligible for any type of federal grant. Once that document is completed, our EOP will be submitted for final review. The governing fire chiefs of the Region 9 Technical Rescue Team met on st October 31 in Havana. Our team has also been asked to participate in the statewide team validation exercise in June 2007. We were originally scheduled to validate in June 2008, but have been moved up due to the completion of training by team members. Alderman Meade asked about the ISO rating, if received yet? John Stanko said it is a waiting game. Assignment Change. Police Chief Jeff Fritz commented that he is requesting to re-assign Officer Keith Grant from the West Central Illinois Task Force back to the Canton Police Department effective January 1, 2007. His reasons for wanting to make this change are as follows: Fulton County Sheriff’s Department is removing their agent as of November 2, 2006 due to manpower constraints. This is leaving just Officer Grant and one other agent in the task force, which I feel will not be beneficial to the Canton Police Department or the City of Canton. Officer Grant currently has several active high profile drug cases with the West Central Illinois Task Force. It is beneficial to the Canton Police Department for Officer Grant to keep those cases due to possible asset seizures. Will have a stronger argument and leverage for those cases being transferred to the Canton Police Department. Officer Grant will be undergoing surgery on December 11, 2006 for hand injuries sustained in an off-duty accident, requiring him to be off work for approximately two weeks and then on light duty for another two weeks. I will be submitting a proposal in the next fiscal year budget for additional personnel to form our own local drug enforcement unit. The Illinois Criminal Justice Authority recently announced that the federal funding was cut by 20% effective October 1, 2006. If Keith Grant were removed from the Task Force, the City of Canton would then be absorbing that additional $1,611.66 of salary per month for the four (4) remaining months of this fiscal budget. Alderman Schenck mentioned that on next years Budget the chief and I talked about putting together a proposal for upgrading the Drug Task Force. Motion and second by Aldermen Berardi/Hartford, to accept the recommendation of the assignment change. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The Public Safety & Traffic Committee adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Streets & Garbage Alderman Sonja Lewis, Chairman Ordinance Amending Section 9-10-2 (Parking by Handicapped Drivers.) Police Chief Jeff Fritz commented that the ordinance for Handicapped Drivers raises the fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for each offense. This makes the fee more compatible with the State of Illinois. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, the ordinance referred to council for consideration. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Resolution Designating a Handicap Parking Space at 23 North Main Street. Police Chief Jeff Fritz mentioned that the resolution designates a handicap parking space at 23 South Main Street. Jeff said he and Chrissie Peterson the city attorney have talked about the ordinance and the resolution. Motion and second by Aldermen Schenck/Berardi, the resolution referred to council for consideration. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The Streets & Garbage Committee adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Alderman Joe Berardi, Chairman Nothing listed on the agenda and discussion was not held. The Lake, Building & Grounds committee adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Public Works, Water & Sewer Alderman Jim Hartford, Chairman Potential Resolution Establishing Sewer Maintenance Schedule. Keith Plavec of Maurer Stutz Inc. mentioned that most cities have no cleaning of their sewers annually. We need to ask ourselves how much money can we set aside on a needed basis? This resolution is just to get started on this and we don’t have to do this resolution, and we can do what ever the city desires. Alderman Berardi suggested having a budget as opposed to a resolution. And we need to think about picturing the whole scope of things. Then Alderman Berardi mentioned that the City has not heard anything yet about the thirteen (13) violations with the IEPA. Alderman Schenck mentioned that the City does not know the amount spent on the bonding at this date. Keith Plavec said the key is if we have enough money for that first payment. Alderman Meade ask Public Works Director Clif O’Brien about if doing on a regular basis of cleaning the sewers of the equipment needed? Clif said a cleaning truck cost $250,000 and a camera truck cost $500,000. th Ethanol Plant. Keith Plavec explained that at 20 Avenue where the city’s water main is located, the railroad wants a pipe line agreement with the city annually at a cost of $540 for the first year and $500 for the lease agreement thereafter of what they consider the cost of CPI. Keith said he has made attempts to have the fee reduced, but was not successful, so Mayor Heinze will attempt to try and get the cost reduced. Alderman Carl wants this issue on the Public Works, Water & Sewer committee agenda next month. The Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Recording Secretary, Nancy Whites, City Clerk