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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-1994 Mechanical~/ Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers June 28, 1994 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Chet Phillips, Jim May, Chuck Chapman Others Present: Jim Elson, Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Kayma Duncan, Bob Molleck, Bob DeRenzy, Don Hopper, John Froehling, Public Safety & Traffic Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. The reports for May and June were presented. The reports were self explanatory and no action was necessary by the Committee. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was not present but it was reported that no action had been taken by the agency. No action was necessary by the Committee. Bob DeRenzy addressed the Committee with a request to purchase four air packs. He stated that the department is willing to purchase one pack from the 2% fund if the city would purchase three. The cost is $1600 each. These would be placed in the new truck. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending approval of the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. Bob DeRenzy stated that there have been several cities look at the new truck and all have liked the truck. He stated that this truck has more safety features and all of the firemen will be instructed in the operation of the vehicle. Bob informed the Committee that the shrubs at the Public Safety Building have died, despite efforts to try to save them. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Richard Coay, Chairman 1 The first item on the agenda was a request to discuss the traffic flow on First Avenue. Chuck Chapman stated that the person who wanted to discuss the matter was not able to attend the meeting, therefore, the matter was withdrawn. Tracie Skaggs addressed the Committee concerning the possibility of changing the turn lanes at Marlee Drive. She stated that there is a turn lane for Wal Mart at this time. The area has been discussed with IDOT, and the speed limit will be changed from 50 mph to 45 mph. They have indicated that if the city wanted to put a lef t turn lane in to accommodate the residents of the Bar Mac Addition, they would have no objection. She provided a drawing showing an additional turn lane at this intersection. Jim May requested a street light at the entrance of Wal Mart. It was indicated that this would be the responsibility of Wal Mart to install and maintain. Discussion followed on the traffic in this area. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim May to recommend the addition of the left turn lane as outlined. Voice vote. Motion carried. Tracie informed the Committee that IDOT is looking into a possible three or five lane installation on 5th Avenue from Elm Street to Linn Street. She stated that IDOT will advertise for an engineer with the study, plans and specifications to be done in the next two years. She stated that input is very important to IDOT to determine the feasibility of the upgrade. No action was necessary by the Committee. Tracie stated she has received the approval of the oil and chip work for the motor fuel tax program. Gary Orwig requested the road to the sewer plant be oil and chipped at the same time the contract is being carried out. He stated he did not have a price for the work with him but would have it for the next City Council meeting. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman to recommend approval to the City Council. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards stated that he has received notice that as of July 1st, landfills will not accept appliances unless they are pumped down. He stated that this may be a problem in that some appliances may end up in ditches along highways. This was an informational item only and no action was necessary by the Committee. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The first item was a request to lease a lot. Mr. Seward stated he would like to least Lot 11 in Northshore Addition, which is adjacent to his presently leased lot. He would like to lease the lot, clean it up and use is for additional yard. Chet stated that in talking with Ray McKinney, they are not sure that this lot has ever been leased in the past. This lot is not large enough for a septic system. Mayor 2 Edwards stated that he had received a complaint earlier when the trees were being cut and that party had expressed an interest in leasing the lot. Ray McKinney suggested the lease provide that no house or liveable structure be allowed on the lot. Discussion. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman to refer this matter to the City Council with a recommendation to lease the lot pending Ray's investigation of other interested parties. Seconded by Jim May. Chet requested abstention from voting due to a conflict of interest in that this is his daughter and son-in-law. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May to allow Chet to abstain from voting. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion. When asked if Mr. Seward would be willing to lease half of the lot, he indicated he would prefer all the lot. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that he has received some complaints on the Blue Spruce tree in the front yard of City Hall. He stated that traffic is not visible from the corner. He asked the Committee's feeling on cutting two feet of branches from the bottom of the tree. Discussion followed. The Committee was asked to look at the tree before the next City Council meeting. No action was taken at this time. Mayor Edwards stated he would like to talk about the beach and the lifeguards. Ray McKinney indicated that the list for lifeguards is one short at this time and he would be advertising in the local paper for additional lifeguards. Mayor Edwards stated that he has been told that the admission to the beach during the "beach parties" was increased to $2.00 per person. This was not authorized by the Committee or Council and he has been asked where the other $1.00 per person was going. He stated that the local radio station had called and wanted to be involved and had also asked about the disposition of the addition $1.00 charge. Ray McKinney stated that Charlie Burrows was collecting the additional $1.00 and providing music, contests, and prizes during the "beach parties". Ray stated he would bring items of this nature to the Mayor or the Committee before implementing them. No further business was discussed 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 Ray McKinney to purchase the software for the computer for the new metering system. He stated that the FCC license has been applied for and should be received in a month or so. The cost of the software is $6500. A motion was made by Chet Phillip and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending approval of the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. 3 Ray McKinney informed the Committee that the air conditioning unit at the water plant has broken down. The cost of a condensing unit, three phase, five ton, is $1300 to $1500 according to GM Mechanical. He requested permission to purchase the unit. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending approval of the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. Jim May stated he would like to have the lake annexation considered or the possible sale of the lots at the lake. Discussion followed on the problems that could be encountered if this area were annexed. No action was taken by the Committee at this time. No business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4