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Home My WebLink About02-08-2005 Clerical CommitteeCLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2005, 6:30 P.M. Historic Depot 50 North 4t6 Avenue present: Jim Hartford, Mary Fillingham, Craig West, Larry Sazfl: Other present: Bob Molleck, Elny Hazn, Les Carl, Rick Reed. No alderman was there present: Mayor Jerry M. Bohler, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Patty Baird Franzoni, City Attorney Ron Weber, Public Works Director Cliff O'Brien, Police hief Donald Edwards, Fire Chief John Stanko, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt. Joe arruthers, Water Treatment Plant Supt. Greg Pollitt, Street Supt. George Spann, System [aintenance Supt Bill Terry, Maurer Stutz Inc. Keith Plavec, Economic Development irector David Byerly, Mazk Petersen from Petersen Health Care an assistant Doug, ideo Service Joe Ginger. Others present - N.E. Finch Contractor, Daily Ledger :presentative John Froehling, Journal Staz representative Brenda Bowen. Candidates for EI•ice -Rod Heinze, Edward Ketcham, Harry Steck, Eric Schenck. Mayor Bohler introduced each of the Aldermen and the committees they chair. Bills. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Fillingham, all bills properly presented be paid, and referred to council for their consideration. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Treasurer's Report. Patty Beaird Franzoni reported that she is beginning to receive some of the funding from the 2003 and 2004 grants of the Fire Department. She also said she has received $99,260.00 in Telecommunication Tax. Alderman Cazl ask Patty, if the unions had voted on paying 3% on the Health Care beginning May 1, 2005? Patty said she does not know about the union voting. Bids -Creosoted Wooden Blocks removed from IH site. Motion and second by Aldermen Sazff/Fillingham, to open the bids. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Bids received from L.B. Staley $63,500 and bid bond, Chuck Kinsel Trucking $51,960 and bid bond, N.E. Finch Co. $42,500 and bid bond, Seward Construction Inc. $81,125 and bid bond. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, referred to staff for review and bring recommendations to council meeting of February 15. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Bids - Trash/Rubbish removal from IH site. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Fitlingham, to open the bids. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Bids received from L.B. Staley $42,700 and certified check, Chuck Kinsel Trucking $47,375 and certified check, N.E. Finch Co. $35,000 and bid bond, Seward Construction Inc. $50,288 and bid bond. Motion and second by Aldermen Sazff/West, referred to staff for review and bring the recommendations to council meeting of February 15. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Clerical Committee meeting 2-08-OS Breathing Apparatus upsrades for Fire Department. Motion and second by Aldermen Sazff/West to waive the bids on this purchase. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion and second by Aldermen WestlHartford, to allow the purchase of 12 Breathing Appazatus from Global/1V1ES at a total cost of $11,640, and referred to council for their consideration. (This is under the 2004 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant to bring all of their breathing appazatus into current NFPA compliance. Grant funds will cover 90% $10,476 of the cost. The city shaze would be 10% $1,164.00.) Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Rapid Intervention Team.. Equipment Request from Fire Department. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Fillingham, to allow the purchase of 2 RIT-Pak from G1obaUMES of $2,234.00, and referred to council for their consideration. (This is under the 2004 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant. The Department of Labor requires two properly equipped and trained fire fighters to be positioned outside the hazard area at any time fire fighters are operating inside of an atmosphere classified as immediately dangerous to life and health. This is commonly known as the "two in/two-out" rule. The outside fire fighters are referred to as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Cost of the RIT-Pak is $1,117.00 each for a total of $2,234.00. Grant funds will pay 90% $2,011.00 of the cost. The city share is 10% $223.00.) Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Digital Projector request from Fire Department. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, to allow the purchase of one Optoma EzPro 745 digital projector from Dartek at a total cost of $1,361.98, and referred to council for their consideration. (This is under the 2004 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant. Grant funds will pay 90% $1,226 of the cost. The city share would be 10% $135.98. This projector would be used by both the Training Division and Fire Prevention Division to project power point presentations and videos.) Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Request to Establish Technical Rescue Team Fund from Fire Department. Motion and second by Aldermen SazfflFillingham, to approve of establishing a special Region 9 Technical Rescue Team fund under the city treasurer, and referred to council for their consideration. (Canton Fire Department is participating with Macomb, Monmouth and Galesburg Fire Departments in establishing a Technical Rescue Team in Homeland Security Region 9. One item this is not provided by the grant is a trailer to carry the equipment. Region 9 TRT plans call for one trailer to be located in Canton and one trailer to be located in Monmouth. Each trailer would cost about $4,000. John Stanko is providing governance for the Region 9 TRT, John is asking that a special fund be established under the city treasurer to handle any monies received.) Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. 2 Clerical Committee meeting 2-08-OS Reimbursement Resolution for Water & Sewer Proi~ect. City Attorney Ron Weber said the resolution is needed when we move forward on this project for funding, and looking at bonds. Ron said he has been working with First MidState Inc. to act as Underwriters with respect to the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (GO) (Alternate Revenue Source). Motion and second by Aldermen Fillingham/Sazff, to have the City Attorney Ron Weber draft a Resolution for GO Bonds for the Water 8c Sewer Project Upgrading. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. In-car Video Camera from Police Department. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Fillingham, to allow two new in-car video camera system from the state bid price of $4,145 per unit, and to use the DUI and Drug Forfeiture funds, and referred to council for their consideration. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. TASER proposal from Police Department. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Fillingham, to purchase 5 TASERs model X26 from Ray O'Herron Company for 55,539.93, and referred to council for their consideration. Discussion. Police Chief Don Edwards mentioned the TASER is an electronic control weapon (ECW) which uses compressed nitrogen to propel two darts connected to the weapon by thin insulated wires. When both probes contact the target the device automatically delivers several seconds of electrical current. This current overrides the central nervous system causing physical incapacitation which will allow the officer time to apply restraints and gain control over the suspect. Recovery from being "tried" is almost instantaneous. The end result is fewer officer injuries and increased suspect compliance. Each officer who carries a TASER will be trained and certified as to the use, implementation and the effects of the TASER. Don also recommended paying for the TASER from the Bell Jaz (gambling fund) be utilized. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The Finance Committee adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Legal & Ordinance Committee Alderman Mary Fillingham, Chairman Redevebpment Project for Petersen Group for 2°d Avenue. Economic Development Director David Byerly gave each Aldermen an agreement to review by next Tuesday. Call Dave starting tomorrow with your questions and concerns. The ordinance will be on the agenda for next week council meeting. This land sits in a TIF District and the planned development conforms with that procedure. Mark Petersen of Petersen Health Caze gave his presentation for Assisted Living Center in Canton on Second Avenue which is behind Sunset Nursing Home. He is planning to build Canton Courtyazd Estates. The Economic Impact for Canton -Approximately 80- 90 new jobs. Fifty percent will be existing homeowners that may have moved away for 3 Clerical Committee meeting 2-08-OS senior Housing. Fifty percent of tenants will be from azeas outside of Canton. Relatives will visit and use the local restaurants, etc. Motion and second by Aldermen Sazff/Hartford, to draft an ordinance and have presented at Februazy 15 council meeting. Discussion. Mayor Bohler expressed his pleasure in working with Mark Petersen. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Request for IEPA Assistance with 2°d Avenue testing. David Byerly said the IEPA will come in and do some assessment work at no cost to the city in the next two or three weeks. A resolution is needed for this work. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Hartford, the City Attorney be instructed to draft an resolution for next week's council meeting. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Ordinance -Canton Citizens Band Radio Control Act. City Attorney Ron Weber mentioned that the City has had problems in the area of CB's that are very powerful ones. Can not find a state law that controls this. Police Chief Don Edwazds mentioned there is one individual who utilize CB radio where the signal goes into resident homes and affects the TV's, radio and phones. There aze no rules that come under the CCB. Ron Weber said they have been to see Congressman Lane Evans, and again no action. A federal bill was passed when President Clinton was in office that allows municipalities to pass an ordinance, but there are no state law that is good for giving out fines. Motion and second by Aldermen Fillingham/Sazff, to have the city attorney to draft an ordinance and bring to the council meeting. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The Legal & Ordinance Committee adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Community & Industrial Development Committee Alderman Craig West, Chairman Update of Activities. Alderman Craig West congratulated the Chamber of Commerce and recipients for there awards last night to "Citizen of the Year" Rick Klinedinst, "Business Person of the Year" John Davis, "Teacher of the Yeaz" Bill Lingle. Alderman West stated they're very deserving individuals Alderman West ask David Byerly for an update on activities. Dave mentioned that the City thought 2 weeks ago the TPW Railroad was going to sell, and there would be a new owner that would resume rail traffic up and down that east/west line. A court ordered delay pushed the sale date to February 22. But we do feel at the end of this month a court order real estate transaction will take place between Rural America and Pioneer Rail Corporation. Also, Ameren has announced they aze doing a five (5) mile rail spur for rail crossing. The new crossing will be on Route 9. Mayor Bohler announced this Saturday February 12 the City will have an informational meeting at the Sr. High School in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on the 4 i Clerical Committee meeting 2-08-OS city's infrastructure for the new proposal of the water & sewer project. Keith Plavec from Maurer Stutz Inc. will give a power point presentation of the updates and cost for the water plant and sewer plant project. At 11:30 a.m. the meeting will cease and a bus will be made available for those wanting to tour each of the facilities. Mayor Bohler invited the citizens of Canton, and elected officials to the meeting. The Community & Industrial Development Committee adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel Committee Alderman Larry Sarf~' Chairman There was nothing listed on the agenda and discussion was not held. The Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel Committee adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Recording Secretary, ~li1~~~ I ~ i~~'!, Nancy Whites, City Clerk