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Home My WebLink About01-28-1997 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers January 28, 1997 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Jo Anne Shores, Jim May, Chet Phillips, Jun Hartford Others Present: Mayor Donald Edwards, Dave Nidiffer, Kevin Meade, Jim Elson, Steve White, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Terry Cramer for Chief Elam, Howard Dye for Chief Jackson, Harlan Banister, George Spahn, Linda Caudle, John Froehling, Marnie Public Safety & Traffic Committee Jo Anne Shores, Chairman A written police report for January was provided to the committee and was self explanatory. A written fire report for January was provided to the committee and was self explanatory. No ESMA report was given. Gene Phillips was in the audience and asked to address the committee representing the Fulton County Amateur Radio Club. If a new ESMA facility is built in Canton the Radio Club would like to make a financial contribution toward the purchase and installation of a 150 to 180 foot tower in exchange to be able to place their repeater towers at this facility. Mayor Edwards thanked Mr. Phillips for the offer and said it would be considered. No action required at this time. The Liquor Ordinance 3-8-6 Residential District was referred to the Legal and Ordinance Committee. As an informational item, Mayor Edwards distributed a letter from the "Citizens Utility Board" regarding the "campaign for competitive electric rates for Illinois. The campaign supports state legislation that would lower electric rates. City attorney, Jim Elson, said he would first want to read the bill before recommending or not recommending it. He will get a copy and review it. Harlan Banister, financial advisor, asked committee to consider a Value Share Program from 360 Communications for the 7 mobile units in the city. The Value Share Program provides 800 minutes to be shared by any of the 7 units. There would be one bill identifying each phone. This would save approximately $90.00 a month. Harlan also asked the committee to consider adding three mobile units to be used by the police and fire departments. These 3 phones would be included in the Value Share Program. ~/ err/'` Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to send this recommendation to council for action. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned Streets & Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman Don Heller, Executive Director of the YMCA, addressed the committee regarding 13th Avenue. He is requesting that the committee consider widening and blacktopping 13th Avenue from Ash to Vine since it is heavily traveled and in need of repair. He would like it added to the MFT list for this year. He also asked that the city consider, as a safety measure, if there should be parking on both sides of 13th Avenue. Mayor Edwards thanked Mr. Heller for his in put. No action required at this time. In a related item, Clif O'Brien, Street Superintendent, asked the aldermen to take a look at the streets in their wards and start preparing a list of streets to be considered for this year's MFT work. He also asked for ideas regarding replacement sidewalks in the TIF district. Clif would like these lists by next committee meeting. Mayor Edwards distributed a report on the use of FAU funds for street improvements from James Davis. This report includes project estimates for 4th Avenue, Ash Street and 20th Avenue. Mr. Davis will discuss these estimates and his complete report at the next council meeting. The committee was asked to review this report before the council meeting on Tuesday. Clif O'Brien requested permission to send Zoning Officer, Clark Wilson, to a one day "Ethics in Zoning Seminar" on February 1 lth which will be held near Chicago. Cost of the Seminar is $99.00 plus expenses. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman May to approve this request and to authorize overnight expenses if required. Voice vote, motion carried. There was no further business discussed and the committee adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman For information only, Steve White told the committee that there have been major problems with abusive use of the property around the new boat dock area by 4 wheelers. No committee action required at this time. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman 2 ~r1j° Emil Cook and Bernie Held from Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Engineers gave a presentation regarding the Zink/Kilroy Lift Station and the flooding problems that have developed. CMT did the original design for this station. Mr. Cook stated that there is additional surface runoff due to the development in that area. He stated that it is too early to determine that the lift station can't be useable. He also informed committee that the sewage overflow that goes into the creek is permitted by the IEPA. This is not raw sewage. It has been pumped through the system and is diluted. There is a reason for this discharge - it prevents flooding in basements. CMT would like to evaluate the city's needs and look at alternatives for upgrading the station. or constructing a new station with a submersible system or a new station with the same wet well, dry well pumping system as used now. There is a possibility of directing the flow of the creek around the station. Mr. Cook also stated that he would come back to discuss the city's needs at anytime. CMT has been providing services to Canton since 1946. Mr. Cook also commented that for financing, there is a state revolving loan fund at 3% interest. He stated that the chances of a grant for this project would be very slim. Mayor Edwards informed Mr. Cook that city officials will discuss this further and get back with them. Mayor Edwards received a letter from the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs regarding the $25,000 Competitive Planning Assistance Grant the city applied for last year to do a study of the water supply. If the city wishes to re-apply this year all that is needed is the Mayor's signature on the letter and return it to WIRC. The Mayor will discuss this with Bob Anderson, City Engineer, and bring it back to council for action. Steve White addressed the committee concerning a letter from the EPA regarding lead and copper sampling. Two samples were in exceedance. Steve distributed a letter to committee outlining his actions to correct this problem. CO2 had been added as required by the EPA and what has happened is this works on the removing the coating in the old lead lines. When the water sits overnight in the lines it can pick up lead from the lines. The coating is wearing thin and in order to correct this, the PH level has been raised to 10. The EPA will permit this level in an attempt to build up the coating in the lines once again. The EPA is requiring public education and notification because of the testing that resulted in the the 2 homes that put the city over the limit. Steve assured committee that all necessary corrective measures have been taken. No action required by committee. Gary Orwig discussed the problems last year with odors at the 11th Avenue Station. To correct this problem he requests authorization to switch to the product, Bioxide, which can be purchased from U.S. Filter/Davis Process Company. This product is more expensive but not as much will be needed. The cost is $27,017.65 and will come out of the depreciation fund. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Phillips to approve this expense. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Minutes Recorded By Linda Caudle (~msworks~memin.wps) 3