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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-1995 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers April 25, 1995 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Dick Coay, Chet Phillips, Jim May Others Present: Don Edwards, James Elson, Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Kayma Duncan, Don F. Edwards, Bob DeRenzy, Tom Reid, John Froehling, Gary Orwig, Harlan Banister, Don Hopper, Bob Molleck Public Safety & Traffic Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire presented the report. No action was necessary on The police report was next. The report was action was necessary by the Committee. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was n No further action was taken by the Committee and Traffic Committee was adjourned. report. Bob DeRenzy these items. self explanatory. No ~t in attendance. the Public Safety and Streets and Garbage Committee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item was a request for a sign variance by Jeff Stanley. The Mayor stated this is anon-conforming use but the Council has the authority to grant variances. Jeff Stanley provided a description of the sign he would like to erect. He stated that this would not be a traffic problem in that it would set far enough back so that traffic could be seen. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending to the City Council the approval of the request. Voice vote. Motion carried. Dick Coay stated that he has had a request from a resident on Liberty Place between 3rd and 4th Avenues for the placement of a street light. Dick stated that this is in the middle of the block. Don Edwards of the police department stated they have had some complaints recently in this area but it has not been excessive. Discussion followed. No action was taken on the request by the Committee. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. 1 Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman No business was on the agenda and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman The first item was a request from Gary Orwig for an electrical breaker at the Kilroy lift station. He stated it has been ordered and will be three to four weeks before it is in. The cost is $2,120 from Mutual Electric. He also stated that the insurance will not cover this expense due to the fact that it was caused by flooding. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Dick Coay recommending approval of the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards stated that he, Pat Wright and Harlan Banister had met with CMT in Springfield and talked to the bonding counsel attorney concerning the bonds for the sewer project. He stated he has handed out a memo concerning the need for an increase of water and sewer rates in three 5 year increments. Mayor Edwards stated that the rates could be re-evaluated by the council at the end of the 15 year period. The ordinance to increase the rates will be on the next City Council agenda and due to the time frame will need suspension of the rules for passage. No action was taken by the Committee on this matter. At this time Clark Wilson addressed the Committee on behalf of the public works union. Mr. Wilson stated that the membership is concerned with the agenda of items for negotiations. Mayor Edwards stated that a meeting is scheduled for this evening at 8:00 p.m. and he plans on attending the meeting. No action was necessary at this time by the Committee. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 2