HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-2004 MechanicalMECHANICAL COMMITTEE MINUTES
City Council Chambers
Historic Depot 50 North 4tb Avenue
October 26, 2004 @ 6:30 p.m.
embers Present: Aldermen Les Carl, Rick Reed, Bob Molleck. Absent was
lderman Elny Harn.
thers in attendance: Mayor Jerry Bohler, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer
atty Beaird Franzoni, City Attorney Ron Weber, Wastewater Superintendent Joe
arruthers, Water Treatment Superintendent Greg Pollitt, Police Chief Donald F.
dwards, Acting Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Street Superintendent George Spahn,
ystem Maintenance Superintendent Bill Terry, Video Service Joe Ginger, Daily Ledger
ep. John Froehling, WBYS rep. Erin Stremmel, Journal Star rep. Brenda Bowen. In the
udience was Rod Heinze.
Public Safety & Traffic
Alderman Robert Molleck, Chairman
Mayor Bohler introduced each committee and the Aldermen who chair the committee.
Police Report. Police Chief Donald Edwards highlighted the School Resource Officer
position. Don said his days are pretty full and the report reflects that.
Fire Report. Acting Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer mentioned that they completed the Fire
Hydrant Flushing last Sunday. There were a total of 640 hydrants in the city. Bonnie
cautioned residents with leaf burning, to keep handy a hose and keep the fires to small
ones, and also keeping a watchful eye on the fire.
The Public Safety & Traffic Committee adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Alderman Les Carl, Chairman
There were no items on the agenda.
Mayor Bohler said the City will have the leaf pick up again this year. The schedule will
be available next Tuesday.
Treat or Treating announced by Police Chief Donald Edwards will be Sunday October
31St from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Streets & Garbage Committee adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds
Mechanical Committee meeting October 26, 2004
Alderman Rick Reed, Chairman
Cans for Canton Lake. Alderman Reed mentioned that Alderman Carl had gone on
vacation in Minnesota and the town he visited used cans to pay for walking trails,
benches and picnic tables. Alderman Carl mentioned they used a stationery trailer to put
the cans in right where they entered their lake area. They also had organizations sponsor
fund drives. The idea moved slow at first for those in Minnesota until the public seen
the benches they bought with the money. Alderman Sarff suggested putting in a
container to receive the cans in the recycling center. Alderman Reed recommended the
City lot on West Locust Street could be the site for accepting the cans. The committee
will seek more information and will bring back to next committee meeting.
The Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Alderman Elny Harn, Chairman
There were no items on the agenda to discuss, and no one had anything to add to the
agenda.
The Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Recording Secretary,
Nancy Whites, City Clerk
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