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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-1990 Mechanical''fir' Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers June 26, 1990 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Harry Steck, Chuck Chapman, Butch Fuller Others Present: Jim Malmgren, Chris Spears, Cliff Sagaser Cliff O'Brien, Bob DeRenzy, Gary Orwig, Bob Molleck, Ray McKinney, Will Taggart, Don Hopper, Howard Williams, Ross Gardiner, Gladys Young Public Safety & Traffic Committee Butch Fuller, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. He stated that the report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time. The police report was next. Bob Molleck stated the report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. The ESDA report was next. Howard Williams requested permission to apply to the FOC for a license to operate a separate ESDA radio frequency. The cost would be $175.00. A motion was made by Butch Fuller and seconded by Harry Steck recommending approval for the application for the ESDA radio license. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was the sign violation ordinance review. Cliff Sagaser presented the Committee with a proposed model ordinance for review. Discussion followed. The Committee instructed Cliff Sagaser to review and modify the model ordinance for further review at the next meeting. The next item of discussion was the petition presented at the last City Council meeting from the residents of North Park Drive to close this street. The citizens of North Park Drive in attendance presented examples of the problems encountered in this area such as speeding problems, garbage thrown in the yards, and yelling from the passengers of the vehicles, as well as driving into the yards. Bob Molleck stated that this area is compounded by a straight, even street, no sidewalks along this street and the problem with enforcement. Jim Malmgren stated that the citizens, the city and the park district will need to look seriously at the problem. He stated that speed bumps can be installed to slow the traffic down in the area. Harry Steck stated that the city had authorized the purchase of three portable speed bumps about three years ago. Cliff Sagaser stated that this was true but with the cost being approximately $1,000 each, the speed bump order was cancelled. Jim P~talmgren suggested that temporary measures 1 concerning the speeding on the street be taken but stated that this concerns the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens. Discussion. Jim Malmgren stated that this may have been park property dedicated to the city by the park district and there may be restrictive covenants. A motion was made by Harry Steck recommending that three temporary speed bumps be installed and a meeting be scheduled with the Committee, the park district and the citizens of North Park Drive on July 11th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the problem further. Seconded by Chuck Chapman. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was addressed by Will Taggart concerning a procedure manual for the starting and operation of the generator in the city building. He stated that he had suggested this to Howard Williams some time ago but has not been done. Howard Williams stated that they are in the process of developing the procedure manual and will be done by Thursday. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time. Bob Molleck addressed the Committee with a request to purchase a new police car. He stated that Miles Chevrolet of Decatur has a 1990 model and will hold it until Wednesday of this week. The cost is $13,469.00 and was included in the department's budget. Bob stated that he would like to have the 1990 model due to a projected increase in the price and a change in the body styles of the 1991 models. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending approval of the purchase of a police car from Miles Chevrolet in the amount of $13,469.00. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Carrmittee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item was the review of the garbage ordinance. The Committee asked the secretary to check on prior action on this subject to determine its necessity to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Cliff O'Brien addressed the next item. He informed the Committee that he had talked with Pschirrer and arrangements for the motor fuel tax program have been tentatively made for the last week of July and the first week of August. Cliff Sagaser stated that the contract documents will be sent to IDOT this week. The cost of the maintenance program is $91,846.38 and the overlay program is $131,041.80. A motion was made by Harry Steck to send the bids to the City Council for action. Seconded by Butch Fuller. Voice vote. Motion carried. Cliff O'Brien informed the Committee that Bull's Tree Service has been assisting the city with the clean up from the storm. The cost is $600 per day. He requested permission to have Bull work 2 with the city for an additional five days bringing the total cost to $5-6,000. Discussion. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending approval of the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Harry Steck asked Cliff O'Brien to look at the sidewalk on West Elm Street from approximately Main Street to Avenue A. He stated that in front of Edwards D. Jones, Frankie's Barbershop and the Canton Coin Exchange may need to be replaced. This is in the tax increment area. Cliff stated he would look at it before next Mechanical meeting. Harry Steck stated that Jerry Foreman of Videos Unlimited has asked for permission to set a pole for a free standing sign in front of his business on East Elm Street. This will need City Council approval. Discussion. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Butch Fuller recommending approval provided Mr. Foreman acquires the proper permit. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a request from Steve and Sharon Cape to construct and operate a concession stand at the beach at Canton Lake. Sharon Cape addressed the Committee stating that there is a need for the beach to be open for recreation purposes and to help get the kids of the community off the street. She stated that they planned on building the stand, collect the admission fees for the beach and to generally oversee the beach area. She stated that the hiring of the lifeguards would be the responsibility of the City. Jim PJlalmgren stated that there are EPA regulations the city would have to comply with before opening the beach. Ray McKinney stated that the ad hoc committee had reviewed the possibility of opening the beach but to comply with the EPA regulations would be quite expensive. The Committee discussed the increase in insurance costs, the problem of vandalism and the time frame involved. Harry Steck asked Ray McKinney to check with the city's insurance agent on the cost of the insurance if the beach were opened. No action was taken by the Committee at this time. A request from Will Taggart to have the buildings and grounds truck repaired was next. Will stated that he had received five quotes for the repair of the body of his 1978 Dodge. The five estimates were as follows: Mike McClaskey - $1,000; Tinker's Toy Shop - $2,100; Canton Autobody - $1,300; Reed's Autobody - $2,603. Discussion. Harry Steck asked about the guarantee of the work. Chuck Chapman stated that two of the bids contained replacement of the entire bed of the truck while the other bids were for repair of the rust. Harry Steck stated that he would like to see the 3 truck before he makes a decision. The Committee took no action on the matter at this time. Chuck Chapman asked Ray McKinney about the possibility of having the Hanna City workers clean up the tree debris on the Banner property from the storm. Ray stated that he had tried to get to the property but the electric company was cutting trees. He stated that he will look at the property. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer Carrmittee Jim May, Chairman Ray McKinney presented quotes received for a new cub cadet mower for the water plant. The quotes were as follows: Fairview Farmers - $4,348.58 and $3,341.33; and Wright's Equipment - $3,550.00. Ray stated that the quotes for Fairview Farmers should be increased $54 for the difference of a 46 inch blade to a 50 inch blade. Discussion. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Harry Steck recommending acceptance of the bid of $3,550 from Wright Equipment. Ray McKinney stated that the funds would come from the lake development account. Voice vote. Motion carried. Ray McKinney informed the Committee that the north generator at the plant is not running correctly and he will have the mechanic check it over when he returns from vacation. He stated it may need to be replaced but does not know at this time. tt is a 1948 model. The Committee discussed the age and condition of other generators in the city owned buildings. It was estimated that the cost to replace the generator with one large enough for auxiliary power at the water plant could by $80-100,000. Ray McKinney stated he will keep the Committee informed after the generator is checked by the mechanic. A cooperation agreement for water users was discussed next. Ray McKinney stated that he had talked to the other communities. It was decided that if they wanted to discuss it further or try to work something out, they would contact the city. No action was necessary at this time. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4