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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-1995 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers July 25, 1995 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Joanne Shores, Chet Phillips, Jim Hartford, Jim May Others Present: Don Edwards, James Elson, Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Mike Elam, Bob DeRenzy, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, John Froehling, Bob Molleck, Don Hopper, Harlan Bannister Public Safety & Traff i c Committee Joann Shores, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy presented the report for June of the Department. The report was self explanatory. No action was necessary. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory. No action was necessary on the report at this time. Mike Elam informed the Committee that a bike rack has been installed south of the Penneys building. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was not in attendance and no report was provided. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that there have been some concerns voiced by the residents in the Ingersol Boulevard area concerning the added traffic from the condominiums being built in the area. He stated that he did not anticipate any action but wanted to make the members aware of the resident's concerns. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The first item was addressed by Clif O'Brien concerning the three year buy back plan for the loader. He stated Capital Machinery is willing to enter into another three buy back plan for a new loader. The present loader is in need of four new tires, a new cutting edge and a 1,000 hour maintenance check. The cost to enter into a three year buy back is $7,187.00 with the trade in of the present loader. Clif recommended the plan in that the m~enance needed on the loader 1 ~r-' '11r1~ would be in excess of $4,000, which is the cost of tires alone. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim May recommending acceptance of the three year buy back program for the loader. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was addressed by Roland Pettit concerning a rat problem in the area of his residence on North Main Street. He stated that they have seen them in the street and they are coming into the house. In cooperation with the city, he has been supplied with bait, the sewers have been baited, a pest control company has been brought in and the problem persists. He stated he is located between Hardee's and Sirloin Stockade, which may be adding to the problem. Clif O'Brien stated that the sewers have been baited continually and he has been working with the Fulton County Health Department, who have contacted and worked with the area restaurants. The sewers have been cleaned. Critter Control of Galesburg came in, assessed the problem and provided copies of information on ridding the area of rats. The information suggests continually baiting and cleaning the sewers, which has been done. The information suggests the neighbors combine efforts in baiting their private property, which is not the city's responsibility. Mayor Edwards stated that the area has had a raccoon problem as well and they seem to be traveling in the storm sewers. He suggested the city hire a licenses exterminator to go to the area. On the suggestion of distributing rat poison, Clif O'Brien stated he did not recommend that. What he is purchasing can be purchased at Farm King and Tarters. The distribution of controlled poison must be done by a licensed individual, which the city does not have. Discussion. A motion was made by Chet Phillips to hire Canton Pest Control to look at the situation in area of North Main Street. Seconded by Jim Hartford. Voice vote. Motion carried. A parking problem on West Vine Street at Keeling Court was discussed. Mike Elam stated that in looking at another problem in the area it was discovered that the curve on West Vine has a visibility problem when cars are parked on both sides of the street. He suggested that 80 feet of the curved area be painted yellow to prohibit parking. 20 feet of this area is a large driveway. A motion was made by Chet Phillips to refer the matter to the City Council with an ordinance to be drawn to remove parking on the north side of West Vine Street at the curve at Keeling Court. Seconded by Jim May. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman The first item was the bids for the Public was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by bids. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion followed on the work to be done. Phillips and seconded by Jim May to perform exceed $2,500.00 for materials. Voice vote. Safety Building. A motion Joanne Shores to open the No bids were received. A motion was made by Chet the work in-house, not to Motion carried. 2 Clif O'Brien informed the Committee that one of the air conditioning units at the Public Safety Building is down. The air compressor needs to be replaced. The cost of the repair to the air compressor is $2,500 and a new unit is just under $4,000. He stated he has talked with the Mayor and the unit has been ordered. A motion was made by Joa~nnothtoeexceeds$4~000a00y CVoicePvote~psMotionrcarried,replacement uni Clif O'Brien informed the Committee he has talked with IDOT officials concerning the handicap ramps. The city is still eligible for the 50/50 split for the construction of the 52 ramps. He stated that Bob Anderson will be getting with IDOT and the work will be done in-house with the city's 50% being in labor and IDOT's 50% going toward material costs. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that all but three easements have been obtained for the North 4th Avenue sewer project. The grant is going to be held up slightly due the need to complete the flood plan management plan. No action was necessary at this time by the Committee. 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 Harlan Banister. He informed the Committee that the company is coming in on Monday to put in the sludge press. It is anticipated that the first sludge will be taken to the landfill next week. 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. 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 3