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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-27-1994 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers December 27, 1994 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Chuck Chapman, Dick Coay, Chet Phillips, Jim May, Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson, Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Kayma Duncan, Mike Elam, Bob DeRenzy, Tom Reid, John Froehling, Gary Orwig, Harlan Banister, Bob Molleck, Don Hopper Public Safety & Traffic Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated the report was self-explanatory and no action was taken by the Committee. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. Mike Elam requested the James Hardesty be reimbursed $21.24 for a new pair of jeans. His jeans were torn while assisting the department in a burglary arrest. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May recommending reimbursement. Voice vote. Motion carried. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was not in attendance and no report was provided. Mike Elam addressed the Committee to inform them that testing had been completed and a list of dispatchers has been prepared. Along that line, Mike informed the Committee that a part time dispatcher had resigned with two hour notice. This has caused a considerable amount of overtime this week. Mike requested permission to appoint a temporary full time dispatcher at $6.00 per hour until the training can be completed for the new full time dispatcher. Discussion. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman that if the hourly amount was within the guidelines, the request be approved. Seconded by Jim May. Voice vote. Motion carried. The study for a four way stop at Avenue D and Pine Street was next on the agenda. Mike Elam presented the report for the area outlining the number of residents in the area who were for the signs and who were against. Discussion followed on the topography of the area and the possible problems with winter weather in this area. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May to refer the matter to the City Council for consideration with no recommendation. Voice vote. Motion carried. 1 \rr/ `rr/f Dick Coay informed the Committee he had received a request for a four way stop at 11th Avenue and Locust Street. Mike stated that a study of the area had been made several years ago and would look into it again. No action was necessary at this time. Chet Phillips stated that at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Locust Street the tree hangs over the stop sign, obstructing the view. Mike Elam stated he would look at the area. Bob DeRenzy reported that the Lewistown Fire Department requested assistance from Canton today. The telesquirt was taken to the scene along with two firemen, with the arrival within 17 minutes of the call. The department was grateful for the equipment and assistance. 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 an informational item from Dick Coay. He stated the area of the depot and the "dinky" has had lights installed. A request to have an alley looked at south of Holly Street between the railroad and 3rd Avenue was referred to the Street Department. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The agenda contained no items of discussion. No 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 Gary Orwig. He stated that an oil lubricator on the digester is in need ore replacement. The cost is $2,390 from Envirex. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending approval of the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. 2 Ray McKinney addressed the Committee with a request to purchase a valve for the water plant. The cost is $1,107 from Pratt. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chet Phillips to approve the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. The last item was a request from Floyd Spotser to connect to and run a water main along West Cedar Street, west of Avenue B, approximately 3700 feet. He stated there are a possibility of five residences hooking onto the line. Mayor Edwards stated that an EPA permit will be needed. Discussion followed on the permit, the need for the plans to be drawn and the possibility of increasing the size of the main. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Chet Phillips to recommend approval of the concept of extending the main on West Cedar Street and to have the city pay the difference between a 2" line and a 4" line. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary