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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-1996 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers September 24, 1996 - 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Jo Anne Shores, Jim May, Chet Phillips Others Present: Mayor Donald Edwards, Kevin Meade, Dave Nidiffer, Bob Molleck, Larry Sarff, Jim Elson, Ray McKinney, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Chief Elam, Chief Jackson, Harlan Banister, George Spahn, Howard Williams, Nancy Whites, Pat Wright, Linda Caudle, Larry Eskridge, Charlie Wright Public Safety & Traffic Committee Jo Anne Shores, Chairman Chief Elam presented the police report and noted there were 93 criminal arrests for last month and the department is averaging over 100 traffic tickets per month. Chief Elam reported that he and Clif O'Brien did a study of Market Street between Elm and Locust behind Norwest Bank and found a problem with vehicles existing on Elm. Chief Elam recommended to committee this be changed to one way north bound. The north end to Locust should remain two way. At committee's request, the Chief will also look at the east and west alley off the square and bring back a recommendation to committee. No motion was made. Chief Elam presented a written study report of 15th Avenue and Sycamore.. He feels increased patrol rather than a stop sign would be the best recommendation. No action was required by committee. Mayor Edwards added that some Westview residents have expressed an interest in lowering the speed limit in their area especially around the circle drive. No action required at this time. Chief Jackson's written report for August was self explanatory. He noted that the ISO report should remain with a rating of 6. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Phillips to open bids for fire department turn outs. Voice vote, motion carried. One bid was received from Global Fire Equipment of Washington, Illinois, in the amount of $16,152.30 for 18 jacket and trouser sets complete. Because last month's request was to receive quotes, Alderman Shores made a motion to waive the bid process and accept the quote from Global Fire Equipment for the purchase of 18 turn outs for the fire department. Motion seconded by Alderman Phillips. Voice vote, motion carried. Howard Williams reported that ESMA volunteers will be going through extensive training the next few months and will be using Galva's training films. ESMA will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays through March 1997. He requested permission to purchase a 40 channel portable radio with charger in the amount of $725.00. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman May to allow this purchase. Voice vote, motion carried. The DTN Machine for ESMA was held over. Mayor Edwards reported that a proposal for downtown parking from the Chamber of Commerce had been received and forwarded to city engineer Bob Anderson. He also distributed a letter from Marla Diden regarding parking downtown. The committee discussed the Chamber's suggestions and Mr. Anderson's recommendations of which members received written copies. Chief Elam relayed a request from Doug Mannock, downtown businessman, to allow all day parking next to JC Penney's on Chestnut Street. Chief Elam thanked the Chamber for providing suggestions to improve the downtown area. Motion by Alderman Phllips, second by Alderman Shores to recommend to Legal and Ordinance Committee the following: Allow 3 hour parking in the spaces facing Jones park, 8 hour parking on Chestnut from 1st Avenue to the square on both sides, angle the parking in the lot across from Jack and Bills and remove six parking spaces by Jack and Bills on the north side of Elm Street for safety purposes. Voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Edwards also discussed the possibility of painting the downtown curbs white which would be an asset to the vision impaired. Chief Jackson requested permission to draw up specs for a new fire engine and a platform plus the equipment that goes with it. Approximate cost would be one million dollars. Ideal delivery time would be late summer or early fall of next year. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May to allow Chief Jackson to move ahead with the specs and for Harlan Banister to investigate financing. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned Streets & Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The Community Development Department received a request from Betty Hammond concerning a rehabilitation loan on property at 625 South 2nd Avenue. Alderman Meade asked that this be presented at this committee meeting. Mrs. Hammond's loan was granted in 1984 in the amount of $7,867.22 with the City Council approving a subordination agreement June 30, 1993, to take a second position with the FHA on a loan in the amount of $13,990. She is seeking a loan from Height's Finance for a new roof. According to city attorney Jim Elson, this request would be for the city to take a third position on the loan. Jim Elson informed the committee that he would secure the information from the finance company on the amount of the loan and bring that to the next council meeting. No action required at this time. As an informational item Clif O'Brien informed the committee that the Recycling Drop Off Center is scheduled to open at the end of next week. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. 2 ~. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman Cindy Myers was present and asked permission to address the committee on being denied a sticker fora 6th wheeler amphibious all terrain vehicle for Canton Lake. It is 16 I-IP with top speed of 4 mph. Attorney Jim Elson was asked about this by the water department some time ago and informed the water department that the ordinance did not provide for an all terrain vehicle. In order to issue a sticker the ordinance would have to be amended. Committee asked that Ray McKinney and Jim Elson review the ordinance and make a recommendation to council. No action was required and the committee adjourned. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman Ray McKinney asked to remove the first item on the agenda pending further information. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Phillips to move into executive session for the purpose of personnel and salaries. Roll Call vote: Ayes -Aldermen Shores, May, Phillips, Meade, Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer. Motion unanimous. Minutes of the executive session are on file. No further business was discussed in open session and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Minutes Recorded By Linda Caudle (~msworks~memin.wps) 3