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Mechanical Committee Minutes
City Council Chambers @ Historic Depot
February 28, 2001 - 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jim May, Jo Anne Shores, Jim Hartford, Chet Phillips
Others Present: Attorney James Elson, Bob Molleck, Kevin Meade, Larry Sarff, David
Nidiffer, Chief Elam, Chief Stanko, Gary Orwig; Clif O'Brien, Steve White, Jim Snider,
George Spahn, Jim Snider, Linda Caudle, John Froehling
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
Chief Stanko distributed the monthly fire department report along with the ESDA report.
Both were self-explanatory. He added there were two significant fires this past week and
both were successfully brought under control without major loss of property. The annual
report of the fire department reflects the year 2000. Overall save rate for last year was
80%.
Chief Elam distributed the monthly police report which was self explanatory. Jim Snider
added that Clark Wilson and Dale Berry have been active in writing citations for
abandoned vehicles and nuisance properties.
Rick Semonis updated the committee regarding activities up to this point on the health
insurance bidding process. He met with Graham Hospital to review options regarding
discounts and met with Dave White to discuss the feasibility of merging the City Group
Health with the School District. Even though there are several factors that would not
make it a good fit, he will still explore the possibilities. The school district's plan is
similar to an HMO. January 5`s, Mr. Semonis met with Ron Jones, the city's current
insurance administrator to see what could be done to reduce costs. Mr. Semonis has met
twice with the insurance committee to outline the significant issues and offer several cost
saving possibilities, one of which would be having a Wellness Program for employees.
In reviewing the city's loss history, total claim expense for the year 1999 was
$894, 094.39 and the year 2000 is looking very similar to 1999. The average projected
cost per employee for the year 2000 is $7,765, which, is nearly twice that of the national
average. The city needs to look at obtaining better discounts from the providers of
service. Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. March 13~' at the City Building and a report
will be given at the Finance Committee Meeting that evening. There will be an employee
meeting March 26~' at 7:00 p.m. at Wallace Park to brief the employees on any changes.
It is anticipated that the Finance Committee will make a decision on a plan at the April
19~' meeting. (Gary Baker, Park District Director, was present for Mr. Semonis' report
and noted that his employee's questions have been answered.)
No other business was discussed. The Public Safety and Traffic Committee adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Chet Phillips, Chairman
No business was discussed under Streets and Garbage, and the committee adjourned.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
Jim Hartford, Chairman
Jim Snider reported that the next (Brownsfield) Redevelopment Committee Meeting will
be March 7~' at 1:15 p.m. at the Historic Depot. Joy Stieglitz, Stavros Emmanouil, Mike
Gifford and Dave Cornue will address the committee. It is open to the public.
Steve White requested authorization to purchase a 2 year supply of Boat Stickers. The
total cost will be $20 less than 2 years ago. A Motion was made by Alderman Phillips,
seconded by Alderman Hartford to purchase the receipts from Crawford Printing in
Canton and purchase the Stickers from Pro Forms. Under discussion, Steve noted that
Crawford Printing is unable to obtain the stickers. Voice vote, motion carried.
No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Jim May, Chairman
Jim Snider presented a copy of a large water bill for Bob Polonus at his city leased lake
lot. He claims he called December 26t1i to have the water shut off at his trailer on this
property but it was not done. He then called January 10~' with damage on his pipes. The
water was shut off His bill was $2,180.22 with penalties. In similar situations the bill is
adjusted by taking offthe sewer charges. In this case he does not have sewer charges.
However, he does pay double water rates. Jim suggests adjusting the bill to the single
rate charge on his usage and allowing 6 months to pay with no interest. Motion was
made by Alderman Hartford, seconded by Alderman Phillips to allow this adjustment
making the total amount owed $991.00 to be paid interest free over the next 6 months.
Voice vote, motion carried.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Recorded by Linda Caudle
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