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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-2004 MechanicalMECHANICAL COMMITTEE MINUTES City Council Chambers @ Historic Depot September 28, 2004 6:30 p.m. hers Present: Aldermen Robert Molleck, Les Carl, Rick Reed, & Elny Harn. at : None. Cher Aldermen Present: Aldermen Larry Sarff, Jim Hartford, Craig West. Absent: Berman Mary Fillingham. thers in attendance: Mayor Jerry Bohler, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Attorney ~n Weber, City Treasurer Patty Franzoni, Public Works Director Cliff O'Brien, Police lief Donald Edwards, Acting Fire Chief Dick Grove, Water Treatment Supt. Greg ~llitt, Zoning Officer Clark Wilson, Budget Administrator Julie Smick, Daily Ledger presentative John Froehling, WBYS representative Erin Stremmel, Mervin & Dessie oods, Gracie Long, Ron Inman, Sally Beaubu, Rod Heinze, Fireman Tony Plumer, m Morelli, Joe Berardi, Journal Star reporter Brenda Bowen. Mayor Bohler introduced each Aldermen who chair the committee's Public Safety & Traffic Alderman Robert Molleck, Chairman Police Report. Police Chief Donald Edwards reported the Resource Officer report has been revamped on a today today bases. Don Taylor is the officer in that position and he is in training. The Mobile Data computers are now on line. IB Network for the live scam fingerprints is also being set up. Both items are paid by grant funds. Fire Report. Mayor Bohler remarked that the assistant chief Dick Grove was here as acting Chief and got called out on a fire. (Later on the Acting Chief Dick Grove did attend the meeting.) Technical Rescue Team Memorandum of Understanding. City Attorney Ron Weber mentioned that a resolution is needed to approve the memorandum of understanding. John Stanko the fire chief has been chosen to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Reed, to approve of the memorandum of understanding and present to council for their consideration. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The Public Safety & Traffic Committee adjourned at 6:37 p.m. Mechanical Committee meeting 9-28, 2004 Streets & Garbage Committee Alderman Les Carl, Chairman Petitions from residents on Old West Locust Street. City Attorney Ron Weber mentioned this is an Industrial area that is causing the problems for the City. We are seeking to enforce the fencing ordinance. The present zoning was done in 1976 and because of the Industrial zoning it hampers the city. The owner will go before a judge in November. Clark Wilson said that several citations and nuisance have been given on the property. The city wants to know the intentions for the use of the property. Some of the residents of the area attended the meeting but did not make any comments when asked by Alderman Carl. Alderman Carl also told them to hang in there as we won't forget you! City Treasurer Patty Franzoni asked if this a scrape yard, and could there be EPA problems because of the oil and gas on the ground from automobiles? City Attorney Ron Weber said there have been issues about the soil of what has been added on the property. The EPA has looked at the site and they have not made contact with Clark Wilson's office. Clark Wilson said if the area is a salvage yard the property has to have a Special Use Permit, and Clark Wilson said he issues the Special Use Permits, and there has not been any issued to this property. Vic Mason Buildins at 66 South Main Street. City Attorney Ron Weber explained this issue be discussed in Executive Session. Salaries of Elected officials position. Alderman Carl stated the mayor's salary is $17,000 a year with health insurance. Alderman Harn wanted to know why this was under the Streets & Garbage committee? City Attorney Ron Weber explained that the salaries have to be given to elected officials 180 days before they take office. In order for the ordinances to come before council, it would make this too late if discussed at the Finance Committee in October. Alderman Molleck felt the mayor's salary needed to be adjusted as it was not done the last time. Alderman Sarff said an article in the Journal Star sometime ago reported on salaries and our rate was higher and not compariable with other communities. Mayor Bohler said this will not affect me as I'm not running for the office. Alderman Carl suggested dropping the health insurance. Mayor Bohler said that would save the city around $9,000. Alderman Hartford and Alderman Molleck suggested making the position full time as a city this size needs a full time mayor. 2 Mechanical Committee meeting 9-28-04 Alderman Sarff said we do need some one on a full time bases, as mayor `s come and go and they don't have the background with professional degrees, or public administration. He also felt the city should have an administrator. Alderman Carl said he is thinking of 3% a year which is the same as the union employees. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Harn, 3% salary increase per each year to the mayor's position and take away the Health Insurance benefit. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Alderman Carl mentioned the City Clerk's Salary is presently $27,000 a year with additional $5,000 for certification. Alderman Hartford felt that the additional $5,000 for certification is not needed. Alderman Carl asked for comments from the Clerk and Treasurer. Patty Franzoni the city treasurer mentioned that her state organization for treasurers, none of the communities offer this incentive. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Reed, give 3% increase per each year as was given to other employees, and take away the additional $5,000 of certified municipal clerk or treasurer. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Alderman Carl said the Aldermen each receive $3,600 per year and receive additional sum of $150 for each special council meeting that said Alderman is in attendance. Alderman Molleck said the position should not be for the money, and he is not running again. The last increase was in 2001 and feels it is too soon. Motion and second by Aldermen CarUReed, to leave the salary the same. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The Streets & Garbage Committee adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Alderman Rick Reed, Chairman TIF Removal of Mobile Homes. Don Inman owner of the trailers introduced his representative of Sally Beaubon. Don claims he got hurt badly in the IH fire, and he came here tonight offering the City a proposal. Don also said he was planning on opening up a dealership and going forward. Sally mentioned the trailers that are not repairable we will remove quickly. Don said he has every intention of getting things done. Sally also mentioned that they have been very busy and can't get the homes rehab because of the overload. Alderman Hartford asked, how long have you been there at IH? Don Inman said ever since the IH burnt. Alderman Hartford asked how many trailers have been removed? Don Inman answered, 20. Alderman Reed mentioned that most of the trailers are in very bad condition and also some are in a very bad state of repair. Don Inman said he could move 90% of the trailers, 3 Mechanical Committee meeting 9-28-04 and he further added, his proposal says he needs property. Don said he will remove them if he can get a 5 year lease to work on them. He further added if he has some property he will have them out of there in a month. Alderman Carl told Don Inman that he admired him for spending at his own expense, but can't see this is helping by moving to other property. City Attorney Ron Weber remarked this issue will be discussed further in executive session. The Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee Alderman Elny Harn, Chairman Renewal Service Agreement -Utility Service. Supt. Water Treatment Plant Greg Pollitt is asking for the renewal of the Utility Service Agreements for the meter reading software (Connect), and the meter reading hardware (Mini Mobile). The cost for the agreement is $700.00 for the software and $2500 for the hardware for the total of $3,200.00. Motion and second by Aldermen Reed/Molleck, to approve of the agreements and present to council for their consideration. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Executive Session -Real Estate and Litigation IH Mobile Homes; and Vic Mason Building at 66 South Main Street. Motion and second by Aldermen Harn/Carl, to go into executive session to discuss Real Estate Litigation on IH Mobile Homes; and Vic Mason Building at 66 South Main Street. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Alderman Sarff mentioned the committee will come back into open session with no action from the executive session. Alderman Sarff wanted the following to stay for the executive session, the elected officials, the city attorney, Cliff O'Brien and Julie Smick. The executive session minutes are on file in the office of the City Clerk for review. The Mechanical Committee adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Recording Secretary, 4 Mechanical Committee meeting 9-28-04 Nancy Whites, City Clerk