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MINUTES
MECHANICAL COMMITTEE
City Council Chambers @ Historic Depot
April 23, 2002 - 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Bob Molleck, Jo Anne Shores, Les Cazl
Others Present: Mayor Jerry Bohler, Susan Maxwell for Ron Weber, Larry Sarff, Mary
Fillingham, and Craig West, Jim Hartford, Jo Anne Shores, Chief Stanko, Chief Elam,
Gary Orwig, Steve White, Clif O'Brien, Clazk Wilson, George Spahn, Linda Caudle, Joe
Ginger, John Froehling
Mayor Bohler called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with introduction of committees.
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Robert Mollec~ Chairman
Chief Stanko provided a written monthly report of activities for the fire department,
acknowledging Fire Fighter Clark Evans for being selected to receive the Fire Fighter of
the Yeaz Awazd from the Canton Rotary Club. Lieutenant Campbell, Fire Fighter Scott
Roos and Fire Fighter Tony Fahrenbruch will be recognized by the Office of the State
Fire Marshall for their part in rescuing a resident from a burning home last May.
Chief Elam provided a written monthly report of activities for the police department. He
also introduced a "quality control evaluation questionnaire".
Mayor Bohler said his office has received requests from local unions to write a letter to
Governor Ryan in support of NOT closing the Hanna City Work Camp Facility or Zeller
Center in Peoria. They asked if the letter would show the City's non-support of
privatization of correctional centers as proposed because of the affects on the safety of
the workers. After further discussion, a Motion was made by Alderman Shores,
seconded by Alderman Hartford to direct City Attorney Ron Weber to prepare a letter
pursuant to the above-mentioned request and send it to Governor Ryan. Voice vote,
motion carried.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
Colin Edwards, P.E. with Mauer Stutz Engineers presented a breakdown of project costs
for the following in regazds to the Resolution titled "Resolution for Improvements
Extending Chestnut and Main Street." 1) Chestnut Extension $72,800; 2) Main Street
Intersection Realignment at Elm Street $35,400; 3) Elm Street North Pavement Pazking
$38,700; 4) Other $10,000. A Motion was made by Alderman Shores, seconded by
Alderman Cazl to allow Mauer Stutz Engineers to move forwazd with the completion of
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the engineering study and pay the fee out of Mauer Stutz Retainer which will be
reimbursed as Motor Fuel Tax Funds come in. Voice vote, motion carried.
Clif O'Brien asked to add to the agenda a discussion of the storm water discharge
retaining wall in the block of 11`x' Ave between Myrtle and Birch. There were no
objections. The wall is failing which is causing the roadway base to give way. In talking
with the city engineers, this needs immediate attention. The problem can be resolved on
a short-term basis until STU Funds could be secured for a permanent solution. These
funds are at least two years away. A Motion was made by Alderman Molleck, seconded
by Alderman Carl to allow the expenditure of approximately $4,000 to repair the
retaining wall on 11 `~ Avenue. Voice vote, motion carried.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Lake Buildings & Grounds Committee
Les Carl, Chairman
Mayor Bohler commented on the request by AA to waive the user fee for the Depot. He
said that the City has a policy in place and we should stay with the current policy.
Alderman Molleck agreed. Mayor Bohler said the City will assist in locating a meeting
place for the group. No action was required by the committee.
A Motion was made by Alderman Shores, seconded by Alderman Molleck to allocate
$20,000 of their $29,000 at this time in order to assist them with their expenses of the
summer months with the money repaid when the taxes come in. Voice vote, motion
carried.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Kevin Meade, Chairman
In the absence of Chairman Meade, Alderman Carl presided. Discussion was held
regarding the memo of 4/19/02 from Budget Administrator Dave White in regards to
being in compliance with the auditor's recommendations from their last audit. A Motion
was made by Alderman Molleck, seconded by Alderman Shores to allow Mid America
Bank to handle all of the deposits from the payment of the water bills and to direct
attorney Weber to move forward with this. Voice vote, motion carried.
The aldermen are in receipt of reports from City engineers for the water for proposed
subdivisions on Illinois Route 78 and on Vine Street. Mr. Fuller and Mr. Sworenson
have had engineering studies completed to see if the City would be able to supply water
to their proposed subdivisions. In regards to Vine Street, Chief Stanko had concerns
about water pressure for fire protection. He and Clif both prefer an 8 inch water line
instead of a 4 inch line as proposed by the developers. Committee agreed to have the city
pay for the difference between the 4-inch and the 8-inch line. The developers would pay
$13,000 and the city's amount would be $7,000 with work done in house. A Motion was
made by Alderman Molleck, seconded by Alderman Shores to recommend to council that
the City move forwazd on the Vine Street water extension project by sharing the
difference with the developer in the cost of an 8" water line verses a 4" line in the amount
of $7,000. Voice vote, motion carried.
In regards to the proposed subdivision for 20 homes on Route 78, Colin Edwazds
explained the results of the engineer's study. The study shows that the subdivision could
connect to Norris if the City would allow Norris to sell water to the subdivision residents.
The subdivision would have to hook up to the high side of the pump station, as the water
main to Norris does not have enough pressure from the low side. A Motion was made by
Alderman Molleck, seconded by Alderman Shores to recommend council approval of the
proposed subdivision hooking on to the high side of the pump station at Norris and to
allow Norris to sell the subdivision water. Voice vote, motion carried.
A Motion was made by Alderman Carl, seconded by Alderman Molleck to enter into
executive session for the purpose of negotiations, grievance and personnel, appointed
employee's salaries and fire union contract. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes -Molleck,
Hartford, Sazff, West, Carl, Shores, and Fillingham. Nays: none. Motion unanimous.
The committees reconvened in open session for the purpose of adjournment. No other
business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Recorded by Linda Caudle