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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-1995 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers June 27, 1995 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Joanne Shores, Chet Phillips, Jim Hartford, Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson, Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Mike Elam, Bob DeRenzy, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, John Froehling, Bob Molleck, Don Hopper Public Safety & Traffic Committee Joann Shores, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy presented the reports for April and May of the Department. The reports were self explanatory. No action was necessary. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory. Mike stated the report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary on the report at this time. Mike Elam informed the Committee that a donation of approximately $2,000 in equipment has been made to the department by the National Bank of Canton. The equipment consists of four security cages for the squad cars and the replacement red/blue lenses for the tops of the cars. He stated he has sent a thank you letter to the bank for these donations. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was not in attendance but the report was self-explanatory and no action was necessary by the Committee at this time. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that copies of correspondence from Gene Burchett has been provided to them. This matter was not discussed at this time. At this time Jill Baker addressed the Committee concerning the replacement of a bicycle. Mrs. Baker stated that her daughter, Cory, was involved in a traffic accident at 20th Avenue and Chestnut Street, while she was on her bike. Officer Nichols was on the scene and assured Cory the bike would be taken care of. Her daughter was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The bike was, at some point, taken from the scene of the accident. Mrs. Baker stated she feels the city owes Cory a bike, the extent of the damage to the original bike is not known. Mike Elam stated he thought the Baker's were represented by an attorney. Mrs. Baker stated that they have talked with an attorney. Mike Elam stated the officer responded to the accident. He did say 1 fir' `r/ the bike would be taken care of. During the time, the grandmother of the other girl who was with Cory asked if she could take the bike. The officer stated that would be fine. Officer Nichols went back to the scene, knocked on doors trying to find the bike and a press release was issued on the missing bike. Officer Nichols has been upset about the loss of the bike, has been criticised over the matter, and offered to pay for it out of his pocket. Mike stated that Mr. Baker did not feel a ticket should have been issued to his daughter and does not feel their insurance company should pay for the bike. Mike stated that bike riders on the street have the same responsibility to obey the rules the same as a driver of a motor vehicle. He stated he ruled on the matter based on facts. Officer Nichols went beyond the duty of the office, officers are not responsible for property and Mike stated he feels the city should not use taxpayers money to pay for the bike. The Baker's home owners insurance should cover the loss. Mrs. Baker stated they will be fighting the ticket issued and does not feel her daughter was negligent. Mike stated that two impartial witnesses say the bike riders were weaving in and out of the traffic area. Mayor Edwards stated that the judge will rule on the ticket and the purchase of the bike may be pre-mature. Jim Hartford asked if the Baker's had talked with their insurance agent concerning the recovery of the loss of the bike. Mrs. Baker stated they had not. A motion was made by Jim Hartford recommending the matter be referred to the next meeting for further discussion. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim Hartford to accept the police chief's recommendation and deny the replacement of the bicycle. Discussion. Chet stated that it is unfortunate the the bike was stolen but he does not feel the city and/or the officer is responsible. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman There were no items on the agenda at this time. No business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman The first item of discussion was a request from Mike Franzoni to add on one story to an existing building. This is a leased lot. Mr. Franzoni stated that he presently has a flat roof he would like to eliminate and add one story to the existing structure. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores recommending approval of the request. Voice vote. Motion carried. 2 A request from Mike Franzoni was next. Mr. Franzoni requested permission to place a 10'x30' awning on the trailer, which is located on a leased lot at the lake. He stated that the county has issued a permit for the construction. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores approving the request. Voice vote. Motion carried. Ray McKinney addressed the Committee with a request to purchase dumpsters for the lake. The costs is $500.00 each for four yard dumpsters. Ray stated that presently there are 55 gallon barrels around the lake and at the campground. Clif O'Brien stated that the present trucks are capable of tipping the dumpsters and the new units will be able to dump them as well. Ray requested the purchase of three at this time, two for the campground area and one at another location at the lake. He stated that barrels will still be placed along the roadway around the lake for use. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores recommending to the City Council the purchase of three four yard dumpsters at $500.00 each. Voice vote. Motion carried. The clean lake program was next. Jim Hartford stated that Ray McKinney has asked that this item be tabled to the next meeting. Committee agreed. Mayor Edwards stated the tree removal has started at the lake and the city has been paid in full. Mayor Edwards stated there have been several volunteers in the downtown area cleaning it up and picking up trash. They have requested two trash containers along the Salvation Army building. He stated that the cleaning efforts in the downtown have become contagious. The Gear Jammers car club have placed smoking containers in the downtown area as well. 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 addressed by Gary Orwig. He stated that a backwash pump is being worked on and the cost will be $1100.00. The work is being done by Foremost Electric. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim Hartford recommending approval of the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Change orders for the sludge project was addressed by Harlan Banister. The following increases were explained: $ 8,672.00 - truck transmission change 2,000.00 - motor control center 793.18 - piping addition 3 949.62 - changing of manhole top 1,677.90 - 8" mechanical plug Mr. Banister stated the total for the changes results in an increase of $14,092.77 of the contract. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores recommending to the City Council the approval for the mayor to sign the change orders. Voice vote. Motion carried. Gary Orwig informed the Committee that new brakes are needed on the backhoe. The cost is approximately $900.00. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim Hartford approving the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards addressed the Committee concerning the lift station at the enterprise park. He stated that contractor has had a delay in receiving the housing for the station. The deadline on the contract is July 18th. Bob Anderson will write a letter to the contractor concerning the open excavation at the site. The contractor will be assessed a penalty after the deadline for the contract, as outlined in the specifications. The completion of the project is expected by the end of July. Gary Orwig stated the new sludge truck should be in Friday. Harlan Banister stated that the end of July was the anticipated delivery date of the line equipment for the sludge project at the sewer plant. Rivercity Construction is concerned with a delay in completing the project. Harlan stated he would notify CMT. The penalties, if any, will be between RPG and Rivercity. He stated the subcontractor was aware of the time frame on the deliver of the equipment. At this time a motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim Hartford to convene in executive session for the purpose of personnel. Voice vote. Motion carried. Executive session minutes are on file for review. The Committee reconvened in open session. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4