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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-1990 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers August 28, 1990 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Harry Steck, Chuck Chapman, Butch Fuller, Jim May Others Present: Don Edwards, Chris Spears, Cliff O'Brien, Cliff Bob DeRenzy, Bob Molleck, Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, Will Taggart, Don Hopper, Gladys Young, Ross Gardiner Public Safety & Traffic Carmittee Butch Fuller, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy 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. No report was presented at this time. The next item was the sign violation ordinance review. Cliff Sagaser stated that the ordinance has been put in a form consistent with the present ordinances for the Committee's review. The item was tabled to the next meeting to allow the Committee a chance to review the ordinance. A petition concerning the traffic and safety issues of East Pine Street was discussed next. Bob Molleck stated that he had conducted a study of this area approximately five years ago. Upon learning of the recent petition, an additional study was conducted. He stated that he was somewhat surprised at the results and the comparisons of the two studies. Bob recommended a stop sign be placed at 8th Avenue stopping the east/west traffic for a trial period of six months. Discussion. A motion was 'made by Chuck Chapman recommending to the City Council the placement of the stop signs for east/west traffic for a trial period of six months with an ordinance to be drawn for the next City Council meeting. Seconded by Jim May. Voice vote. Motion carried. Butch Fuller recommended that a letter of commendation be placed in the personnel file of Mike Elam for his successful completion at the FBI Academy. A motion was made by Butch Fuller and seconded by Chuck Chapman to place the letter in Mike Elam's personnel file. Voice vote. Motion carried. ~° t~lo further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Cannittee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item on the agenda was addressed concerning the sidewalks on West Elm. Cliff O'Brien and Cliff Sagaser looked at the area and Cliff Sagaser presented a cost estimate for the two sidewalks. For the north side of West Elm in the area of the barber shop, Cliff stated that to replace the sunken area of the sidewalk would cost approximately $936-1170 and the total replacement of the sidewalk would cost $1601-2014. For the sidewalk in front of Edward D. Jones, the cost to replace only that section would be $500-600 with a total replacement cost of $1600-2000. Cliff stated that the area could be grouted for approximately $112. Discussion. The Committee discussed the possibility of developing a sidewalk program for the balance of the sidewalks in the downtown area. A motion was made by Harry Steck recommending that the sunken area on the south side of West Elm street be put out for bids with the bids to be received at the Finance Committee on September 11, 1990. Seconded by Butch Fuller. Voice vote. Motion carried. The Committee discussed the problems with the brick wall adjacent to the 150 year city parking tot. Cliff Sagaser stated that he and Will Taggart had looked at the area and informed the Committee that the placement of a 75'x6' fence would be approximately $1135-1500. Cliff had previously distributed a memorandum that stated he felt the responsibility for the maintenance is the property owners. Discussion. Harry Steck stated that he felt that the Committee's recommendation should be to accept the report and to have the Building Official send a letter to the property owner that they are responsible for the wall. Committee agreed. t~Jo further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item of discussed was addressed by Ray McKinney. He stated that due to a bad sample from the water plant, which Ray feels was due to human error, the EPA requires that the City notify the users of the water of possible bacterial levels. Ray stated that this sample supposedly occurred in June. He feels, and has had lengthy discussions with the EPA, that this was due to human error not as a result of bacterial presents. He informed 2 the Committee that he is required to publish the notice in the paper but informed them that he will be publishing an explanation along with the required notice. No action was necessary by the Committee. The next item, the flag pole in Jones Park, was discussed. Chuck Chapman stated that the flag pole in Jones Park needs to be sandblasted, primed and painted. Will Taggart has been working on ideas for the flag pole. He stated that he feels that a hinge can be installed on the flag pole. This will allow the sandblasting, priming, painting and easier access to replace the flags. He stated that he would like to use cable for the flags instead of rope due to its strength and to try to deter the theft of the flags. Will stated that he had budgeted $200 for the repair of the pole. Discussion followed. Mayor Edwards stated that he would like to have the light for the flag checked. He has had several complaints that the flag is not lighted at night. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May recommending to the City Council the repair of the flag pole. Voice vote. Motion carried. Chuck Chapman asked the status of the depot. Chris Spears stated that the building trades unions have volunteered to work on the depot and have okayed the use of the inmates on the repair of the depot. At this time the city is waiting for a formal response from the prison on the use of inmates for the repair of the depot. Chris also stated that if the city is able to obtain a grant from the Historic Preservation agency, no work can occur before the receipt of the grant. These items are the reason for the lack of work on the depot at this time. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer C'omnittee Jim May, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the opening of the equipment lease/purchase bids. See attached bid sheets for results. The next item was the opening of the sludge cleaning bids. See attached bid sheet for results. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending Cliff Sagaser, Ray McKinney and Gary Orwig review the bids for recommendation. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was the water deposit procedures. Mayor Edwards stated that Louis Hagen was to have been notified of the meeting but he did not inform the secretary to notify Mr. Hagen. Therefore, he asked that this item be tabled to the next meeting. Committee agreed. 3 ~w' ,~, Ray McKinney addressed the Committee concerning the carbon feeder at the water plant. He stated that he had received a price from Wallace and Tiernen in the amount of $6,449.00. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Harry Steck recommending to the City Council the approval of the purchase of the carbon feeder in the amount of $6,449.00. Voice vote. Motion carried. THe next item was a request from Ray McKinney to purchase two flow meters for the water plant. He stated that he had asked Honeywell for information as well as Badger Meter. Badger Meter submitted a price for the ultrasonic flow meters at a cost of $5500 each. Ray stated that to replace the present type flow meter is $4800. He recommended the ultrasonic meters. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Butch Fuller to have Ray McKinney conduct more research and to obtain sealed quotes for the two flow meters with the quotes to be received at the next Mechanical Committee meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards addressed the next item. A letter had been received from an engineering firm who is a consultant for the Village of Fairview asking the possibility of hooking on to the city's water source. Mayor Edwards stated that since the city just went through a three year drought he felt that it may not be feasible. Chuck Chapman recommended to the City Council that Fairview proceed with the economic and feasibility study of hooking on to the city's water. He also stated that this did not mean he would agree to the hooking on when the time came. Harry Steck stated that it would be unfair to give Fairview false hope. He stated that he felt the consulting engineers were expressing the fact that if a favorable decision was provided by the City of Canton, then the Village of Fairview would proceed with the study. He stated that he is not in favor of supplying Fairview with water. Discussion. Chuck Chapman amended his motion to read as follows: Recommend the request from the Village of Fairview to hook onto the city's water supply to the City Council for consideration with no committee recommendation. Seconded by Butch Fuller. Voice vote. Motion carried. Gary Orwig addressed the Committee concerning pictures of the wastewater plant. He stated that this firm had come to the plant with three pictures of the plant. He stated that one of the pictures shows the majority of the plant and he would like to have it at the plant. The cost is $59.00 for one 16X20 picture. A motion was made by Butch Fuller and seconded by Harry Steck to deny the purchase of the picture. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was a request from Gary Orwig to have three motors repaired. The first motor is located at the Kilroy lift station. He stated that this is the primary motor and the cost to repair it is estimated at $1493.00. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Butch Fuller recommending repair of the motor at a cost of $1493.00. Voice vote. Motion carried. 4 ~'` ,~i The second motor is also located at the Kilroy lift station and referred to as motor #3. Gary stated that this motor has a bent shaft and will need to be reconditioned. He stated that he does not have a price on this repair but would request permission to have it repaired when the first motor is returned, installed and operating. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Butch Fuller authorizing the repair of motor #3 at Kilroy lift station. Voice vote. Motion carried. Gary requested permission to have a 10 horsepower aeration motor repaired. He stated that the insurance will cover part of the repair cost plus the electrician's bill to check the motor. Gary stated that the total cost is approximately $420 of which the city will have to pay $250. This is the city's insurance deductible. The insurance will pay the balance. A motion was made by Harry Steck recommending the allowance of the expenditure for the repair of the 10 horse motor with the city paying the $250 insurance deductible. Seconded by Chuck Chapman. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a request from Rick Lillie. Mr. Lillie addressed the Committee informing them that he is purchasing approximately 50 acres east of Canton and is requesting permission to hook on to city water. He stated that the property is in the county. Under the county's subdivision ordinance, he needs permission from the city to hook up to the water. Discussion followed. Mayor Edwards stated that he is encouraged by the growth of the city to the east and would recommend approval of the request. He stated that the city would be looking at a pre-annexation agreement and all necessary permits and hook ups. Mr. Lillie stated that the city will be receiving a notice from the county planning and zoning commission of the time and place of the hearing on the subdivision. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Harry Steck recommending to the City Council the approval of the concept with the completion of a pre-annexation agreement with Mr. Lillie successfully obtaining the necessary permits for the hook ups. Voice vote. Motion carried. At this time, Ray McKinney addressed the Committee with a question of the disposition of the meter reader van. He stated that it has been taken out of use since it has been replaced by a used squad car. He asked if sealed bids should be advertised for or held for a city auction. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Butch Fuller and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending to the City Council that an auction be held in October for unused, unwanted items. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards stated that he has been informed by City Treasurer Pat Wright that the note for well #2 is due September 6th. The amount is $100,750. She has informed the Mayor that there is $51,424.98 in the surcharge fund and is requesting permission to take the balance from the general fund. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Butch Fuller recommending to the City Council the approval of the request. Voice vote. Motion carried. 5 Butch Fuller asked Cliff O'Brien if he had had a chance to check the water pressure in the area of 11th Avenue and Ash Street. He stated that he had checked the area and found no problems. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 6