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Home My WebLink About12-11-07 Mechanical Committee Meeting Minutes MECHANICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, December 11, 2007 – 6:30 p.m. th Historic Depot, 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Illinois Committee members. Aldermen Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Jason Strandberg, Sonya Lewis. Other Aldermen in attendance – Larry Sarff, Craig West, David Nidiffer, Kevin Meade. 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 Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, Video Services by Joe Ginger. In the audience for News Media was John Froheling from Daily Ledger, Mark Bixler from WBYS, Denise Bankes from Democrat. Public Safety & Traffic Alderman Eric Schenck, Chairman POLICE REPORT. Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz highlighted is report for the committee meeting. On Sunday, November 18, 2007 Chief Jeffrey Fritz instructed a beverage Alcohol Sellers & Servers Education and Training (BASSET) seminar to 15 employees from the following establishments: Elks Lodge, Four Seasons Bowl, Outskirts Bar & Grille, and The Water-n-Hole. Not in his report Chief Fritz commented – Still don’t have printed map of 911 emergency telephone systems. The Board mentioned will not be ready until sometime in January, 2008. ? COMMENTS: Alderman Meade said had talked about the overtime before and maybe we need to look at again. ? Chief Fritz mentioned that Kent McDowell is attending Commend School once a month and looking at how to help on scheduling. Page 1 of 4 MECHANICAL COMMITTEE MEETING December 11, 2007 COMBINED MEETING WITH CLERICAL COMMITTEE ? Alderman Berardi said the over time should go down as hired new officer. ? Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz commented, did not hire new employee, the last officer was hired to replace Randy Zimmerman who retired. FIRE REPORT. Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer reported the report will be available next Tuesday. She mentioned that the department has been very busy and she was not able to get the report completed by the second Tuesday. The Public Safety & Traffic Committee adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Streets & Garbage Alderman Jason Strandberg, Chairman EAST SIDE CHURCH OF NAZARENE ALLEY. ? COMMENTS: Alderman Standberg commented that the alley is located along the back yards of houses on East Spruce in the 800 block. It is a grassy alley not being used, the neighbors mow the yard. ? David Utt the minister said there are a couple of telephone poles in the area and they will be buying the house by the alley next week at 805 E. Spruce. All neighbors contacted are in favor and 2 were not reached. One resident had a concern. ? Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien mentioned this is not a water and sewer alley. There is a overhead utility line. ? Alderman Sarff ask if any reasonthe City would go down the alley? ? Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien said, no! The church wants to build on is the reason for the vacating of the alley. Page 2 of 4 MECHANICAL COMMITTEE MEETING December 11, 2007 COMBINED MEETING WITH CLERICAL COMMITTEE ? Engineer Keith Plavec reported-keep 5 to 10 feet strip for easements as this allows the City to get to the public right-away. ? Alderman Sarff said we should have opinion from Ameren before do anything. As we always look close before vacating an alley. ? MOTION: and second by Aldermen Schenck/Strandberg, to accept Keith Plavec proposal and refer to council. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The Public Safety & Traffic Committee adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Alderman Sonya Lewis, Chairman Nothing listed on the agenda and discussion was not held. The Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Public Works, Water & Sewer Alderman Jason Strandberg, Chairman DISPATCH CHAIR – POLICE CHIEF. ? Chief Jeffrey Fritz from the last meeting selected the chair for the Tele-communicators which was a Ergonomic Office/Intensive Use Chairs. From United Group, Inc. a dealer for Iron Horse Seating Office Chairs and Back Be Nimble, a dealer for BodyBilt Intensive Use Chairs. The prices quoted for the chair was $1,1950.00 plus shipping charges of $50.00. ? The Aldermen ask him to look at other chairs as this one seemed excessive in price. ? Chief Fritz said he still recommends the same chair after checking on other sources. Page 3 of 4 MECHANICAL COMMITTEE MEETING December 11, 2007 COMBINED MEETING WITH CLERICAL COMMITTEE ? Alderman Sarff said it has to be a good chair, and be comfortable. ? Alderman Nidiffer commented, that someone sits in the chair 24 hours a day. ? Alderman Lewis said she went on the website and she still has a problem, as some of these chairs were in $700.00 to $800 range that would fit the bill. ? MOTION: and second by Aldermen Berardi/Schenck, to approve the purchase of the chair as recommended from Chief Fritz, and refer to council. The motion carried by voice vote, with Alderman Sonya Lewis voting nay. REPLACEMENT OF FURNACE FOR CLARIFIER BUILDING – GREG POLLITT. Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt said he received quotes for an overhead heater from Season All in the amount of $2,175.00 and was the low quote. ? MOTION: and second by Aldermen Schenck/Strandberg, to approve the low quote from Season All for an over head furnace for the Clarifier Building at the Water Plant in the amount of $2,175.00; and for the insulation and repairs to the flue; and refer to council. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Recording Secretary, Nancy Whites, City Clerk Page 4 of 4