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Mechanical Committee
City Council Chambers
January 26, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jim May, Chet Phillips
Others Present: Mayor Edwards, James Elson, Clif O'Brien, Greg Pollitt, George
Spahn, Chief Elam, Gary Orwig, Linda Caudle, Jim Snider, Linda Evans, Bob
Molleck, David Nidiffer, John Froehling, Chris Clayton
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
In the absence of Alderman Shores, Alderman Phillips chaired the committee.
Chief Elam presented a written fire report which was self explanatory.
Chief Elam also presented the written police report.
ESDA Director, Linda Evans presented a written report and added that next month ESDA
will be requesting the purchase of training materials. Mayor Edwards informed the
committee members that there will be an Executive Session at the next Council Meeting
for the purpose of personnel, at which time the fire chief position and the ESDA will be
discussed.
Mr. Jett had requested to be placed on the agenda but did not appear before the
committee.
Item #5, Deferred Comp, was not discussed in the absence of Max Hutton.
Chief Elam requested permission to submit an EMS Grant application for the Fire
Department with the deadline being at the end of this month. This would allow the
purchase of a second defibrillator. The grant provides 100% funding with no matching
funds required. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May to grant this
request. Voice vote, motion carried.
Chief Elam requested authorization to send firefighter Tom Shubert to the Fire
Department Instructors Conference for training March 15-21 in Indianapolis. 'The
approximate cost is $1355. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May to
approve this request. Voice vote, motion carried.
Chief Elam requested permission to purchase two on-board battery chargers for two fire
apparatus at a cost of $425 each for a total of $850. This purchase should eliminate
electrical problems on both vehicles and will reduce replacement costs in the future.
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Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May to approve this expense. Voice
vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Chet Phillips, Chairman
Mayor Edwards reported receiving a complaint from a business owner in the Industrial
Park regarding the completion of the culdesac that was originally planned for the
Industrial Park. Clif O'Brien stated that this had been discussed and he thought the cost
would be approximately $5,000 which could come from Motor Fuel Tax Funds and TIF
Funds. This is informational only at this time.
There was no further business to be discussed under Streets and Garbage, and the
committee adjourned.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
Jim Hartford, Chairman
In the absence of Alderman Hartford, Alderman Phillips served as chairman. Greg Pollitt
reported that the lake is up 24 inches since the repairs at the spillway were completed.
There was no business to be discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Jim May, Chairman
Gary Orwig requested permission to purchase metal replacement doors for the storm
building at a cost of $2,000. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Phillips to
approve this request. Voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Edwards requested Jim Snider to look into the service agreement on the copy
machine in the city building due to the numerous breakdowns of this machine. No further
business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Recorded by Linda Caudle
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ADDENDUM
to the minutes of the
Mechanical Committee
City Council Chambers
January 26, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
Jim Hartford, Chairman
City Attorney Jim Elson reported that an easement had been obtained today over a portion
of St. Joseph's Cemetery in order that gas and electric lines may be extended to the
proposed new storage building being constructed at Greenwood Cemtery. This item will
go before council for approval. No action taken by committee.