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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-1996 Mechanical`~ Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers November 26 1996 - 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Jo Anne Shores, Jim May, Chet Phillips, Jim Hartford Others Present: Mayor Donald Edwards, Dave Nidiffer, Bob Molleck, Jim Elson, Steve White, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Chief Elam, Chief Jackson, Harlan Banister, George Spahn, Linda Caudle, John Froehling, Brad Choat. Public Safety & Traffic Committee Jo Anne Shores, Chairman A Resolution Recommendins T('I Reconsider Keeping WGN was introduced to committee by Mayor Edwards. He urged citizens to also write letters to TCI. TCI earlier announced it would be dropping Channel 12 (WGN) from their lineup. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May to send the resolution to council. Voice vote, motion carried. Chief Elam presented the police report which included a sample report on the K-9 unit which will begin appearing monthly in the report. He added that the 2nd Citizen's Police Academy was going very well. Discussion was held regarding a letter from Motorola notifying the city they would not renew the service agreement with the city for the radios. Letters to each department were received from Supreme Radio with quotes on their service agreement. Harlan Banister told the committee he would meet with department heads to investigate other possibilities and negotiate with Supreme radio. No action required at this time. Chief Jackson told committee he would distribute his monthly report on Wednesday. He reported that last month the fire department had 78 man hours in training and the 1976 truck was sent to be refurbishes and it will be about a 75 day turn around. No ESMA report was given. Chief Jackson reported he had reviewed bids for new equipment. The 100 foot platform would be $597,487 plus $39,987 in equipment. The engine cost is $286,121 plus $36,851 in equipment. At this time Linda Caudle read a letter received by Mayor Edwards from the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners dated November 18, 1996. The letter pointed out most of the applicants they interview come with extensive education and training. They feel they are hiring serious career minded professional people but the city does not have the tools these people need to provide the protection they have been trained to give. The letter stated that of the five major pieces of equipment in the fire department, 4 are over 20 years old, one is 50 years old. If the out-of--date equipment was removed there would not be a functioning department. "We encourage you and council to address this need for the benefit and safety of our community." The letter was signed by Dennis Dawson, Chairman,; Rhonda Vogel Secretary; Edward Ketcham, Member. Harlan Banister addressed the financing of the equipment and recommended that at this time the city purchase only one piece of equipment. Chief Jackson feels that the platform is the most essential if only one is purchased. Financing can be obtained locally at 5.75% interest with monthly payments for five years at $8,407.34. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to accept the bid for the 100 foot platform fully equipped and review the options for acquiring the engine at a later date. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned Streets & Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman Mayor Edwards reported he had received a letter from Eugene Welker who resides on Sycamore Terrace regarding low pressure on his 3/4" water line. Clif O'Brien told committee that there are three houses there that go to Birch Street. The service belongs to those houses. The city's main on Birch street is fine. There is no water main on Sycamore. Clif will review the print and get back with Mayor Edwards Wednesday morning so that the Mayor can call Mr. Welker. As an informational item Clif O'Brien reported the street department is ready for snow and reminded the committee of the ordinance that calls for no parking on any city street 12 hours after a three inch snow. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman The committee addressed a letter from the Board of Greenwood Cemetery Managers to inform the council that contractor, Gary Taylor has advised them the tree next to the mausoleum could damage the new roof. The committee had no objections to removing the tree. Mayor Edwards will send a letter to the Board stating that the committee has no objections to the removal of the tree. No committee action required. City Treasurer Pat Wright had informed Mayor Edwards that Bart Brown, owner of lot #9 in the Industrial Park was asking for reimbursement for the city's portion of the tax abatement that was offered to buyers of Industrial Park lots. Linda Caudle reported that the Brown's purchased property on April 11, 1991 when the abatement was in affect. (100% abatement of taxes on improvements to the property for 1st five years, 50% abatement for 2nd five years) July 2, 1991 council minutes reflect the city can not abate the Enterprise Zone and levy a Tax Increment Area. Council voted to refund the city's portion of the tax to those who were informed. The total amount of refund for the past 4 2 years for Bart Brown's lot is $1,688.16 (city's portion). This tax abatement will not be offered to any new buyers in the Industrial Park. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to recommend to council that the city's share of the tax abatement incentive on the Brown property be honored. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman An agreement for special tap fees which was held over pending information on totals was read complete with the proper amounts. This is an agreement between the City and Floyd Spotser and Patrick Fayhee pertaining them at ae c st o f $7,283S1oMotion11 by Alderman their residences financed m whole y Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to send the agreement to council for approval. Voice vote, motion carried. A memo from Bob Anderson, City Engineer, regarding Hillyer, Inc. Contract for Relief Sewers was discussed. Mr. Anderson suggests the City retain 150 per cent of the amount of claims and of expenses that the City may incur and that he will prepare a new application for payment. Attorney Jim Elson and Mr. Anderson will prepare a payment schedule and bring before the next council meeting. No committee action required at this time. As an informational item Clif O'Brien discussed problems with the Avenue A and Avenue B Sewer between Birch and Myrtle. Three or four manholes need to be rehabilitated. After a rain this area is flooding and causing water to run into basements. City Engineer, Bob Anderson needs to look at this area and the city will need to spend approximately $300 to have a TV camera run through the section of sewer. Clark Wilson and Linda Caudle will contact WIRC to investigate the possibility of a grant for this project. Harlan Banister reported that Steve White received notice that the price of carbon for the water plant will go from 45 cents a he would save $2,500. Harlan a ked Ste 9e t heck purchases enough now to last a year on purchasing all of the carbon needed for 1997 now at the 45 cent price and also see if he can purchase on consignment. Steve will bring a report to council. No further business was brought before this committee. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Shores to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Minutes Recorded By Linda Caudle (~msw°rks~memu-.wps)