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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-1994 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers January 25, 1994 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Chet Phillips, Dick Coay, Jim May, Chuck Chapman Others Present: Don Edwards, James Elson, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, Bob DeRenzy, Don Edwards, George Spahn, Bob Molleck, Kevin Meade, Ross Gardiner, Don Hopper, Howard Williams, Public Safety & Traffic Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated the monthly report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. Bob stated he has a draft letter to the owners of the house which burnt at 405 South 5th concerning disposition of the remains. He stated he would like permission to have the city attorney proceed if no response is received. Committee agreed The structures which burnt at South 9th Avenue and East Oak Street has been turned over to the city attorney. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory. Don Edwards, on behalf of Chief Elam, noted that the call load comparison is down but the arrests and report writing is up. No action was necessary by the Committee. The ESM4 report was next. Howard stated that the broadcast studio in the emergency center has been set up and ready to go. Howard stated that the hazardous material training information has been distributed and would like for the Committee to review the information for future action. No action was necessary by the Com-nittee. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a request from Clif O'Brien to have four doors and openers replaced at the City Garage on the south building. He stated that he anticipates the cost to be $900-$1,000 1 °11r+ each. He stated he is in the process of obtaining quotes. No action was necessary at this time by the Committee. It was noted that a resolution needs to be passed concerning the street lights at 5th Avenue and Chestnut Street concerning the elirnination of two wooden light poles at this intersection. Mayor Edwards asked the Committee members to look at the area for possible removal. Committee agreed. Mayor Edwards stated that Tracie Skaggs has extended the deadline for submission of streets for the 1994 Motor Fuel Tax program until February 1st. Mayor Edwards stated that he has received a FY97 project for Avenue A from Locust t include storm sewers, street replacement estimated project cost of $315,000. Mayor that the aldermen received the information necessary at this time by the Committee. from Tracie information for ~ Pine Streets. This would and related items for an Edwards stated he would see for review. No action was No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the review by Ray McKinney of the possibility of leasing eight additional lots along the dam area of the lake. He stated that one of the lots has a garage built on it but no lease for this area is in place. He requested the city attorney look at this. Discussion followed on the possible lease amount for these lots. Mayor Edwards stated he has concerns on the sewer, keeping the people off the dam, and some will want to build roads to the lake, which is very steep. Ray stated he will want specific rules on the septic systems, a provision to not allow cutting of trees, and no roads be built to the lake from these cots. Mayor Edwards pointed out that the city went on record several years ago to not lease any additional lots. Discussion. The consensus was to have Ray McKinney look into the septic systems to make sure that the lake will not be affected. Ray McKinney informed the Committee that several years ago Crawford, Murphy & Tilly did a study for the possibility of installing a sewer around the lake. He stated he would like to look into the possibility of installing a lift station at the water plant, which could be the start of a sewer system at the water plant. Discussion. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending to the City Council to allow Ray to proceed into checking further into the septic system for new lease lots. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. 2 Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman The first item on the agenda was request from Gary Orwig to purchase a new ump for the filter building. He stated to rewind the pump will be $1,000 and $554 for a new housing. Anew pump from ALL is $1,604.00 A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending approval of the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was an informational item from Ray McKinney. He outlined the location of the looped water line fra~n the Cuba Blacktop to Route 9 and the industrial park. He stated that Bob Anderson has anticipated the cost of the pipe to be $24,000. Mayor Edwards stated that this would be paid from the TIF funds and noted that the lift station in the industrial park needs to be upgraded by installing an additional station at an approximate cost of $100,000. Discussion followed on the amount of funds available. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending these items to the City Council for consideration. Voice vote. Motion carried. Ciff O'Brien requested approval to pay Hunter Hydrovac. He stated that they cleaned the area of Sycamore from Main Street to 1st Avenue, televised the sewer, recleaned the sewer and retelevised it for a cost of $658.00. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending approval of the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Bob DeRenzy informed the Committee that on January 27th the body of the new telesquirt will be started; the chassis for the truck will be off line on February 10th and he anticipates receipt of the truck in June. Chet Phillips provided an update on the North End Sewer Committee meeting. They will be bringing recommendations to the Committee in the near future. Ray informed the Committee he may have to replace a raw water valve at the water plant. He stated he does not have a cost at this time. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman to proceed with the repairs. Voice vote. Motion carried. At this time a motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Chet Phillips to convene into executive session. 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 3