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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-23-1991 Mechanical AAechan i ca I Corrmi ttee City Council Chambers December 23, 1991 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Harry Steck, Dave Barnett, Dick Coay, Jim May Others Present: Don Edwards, Clif O'Brien, Ray McKinney, Gary Orwig, Mike Elam, George Spahn, Chris Spears, Bob DeRenzy, Jerry Bohler, Don Hopper, Howard Williams, Gladys Young, Will Taggart, John Froehling Public Safety & Traffic Cormiittee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated that the report was self-explanatory. The police report was next. Mike Elam stated that the report was self-explanatory. Mike informed the Committee that there was a news conference today with Joan Scott. She presented the police department and the sheriff's department with new video cameras, worth approximately $1700. These can be used to film DUI arrests, drug buys etc. Harry Steck instructed i~Jlike to write a thank you letter for the camera. Jim ~r1ay thanked P~/like Elam for the use of a police car to take Santa Claus to McCall School. The ESMA report was next. Howard Villiams stated that the report was self-explanatory. He informed the Committee that the problem with the siren at the lake has been resolved. There was in fact a short in the telephone line. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time. The rescue vehicle bids were next. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Jim May to have the bids opened. Voice vote. Motion carried. The results of the bids are included on the attached bid tabulation sheet. A motion was made by Jim Play and seconded by Dick Coay to have the fire chief review the bids. Voice vote. tvlotion carried. Bob DeRenzy informed the Committee that he had $72,000 in his budget for the purchase of a new truck and the apparent low bid amount seems to be $68,890. 1 f~Aike Elam address the next item concerning the parking problems on Old b'dest Locust in the 700, 800 and 900 blocks. I-ie stated that a study of the area had been conducted and he recommends no parking on the north side from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.rn. from the area of Suburban to Avenue I. Discussion. A motion ~nras made by Jim May and seconded by Dick Coay recommending approval of the recorrtnendation presented by Chief Elam. Voice vote. P~iotion carried. Mike Elam asked for the Committee' direction concerning the condemned houses. fti9ike stated that the police department has written several letters concerning unoccupied buildings and the problems with trespassing. He stated that he would like to ask the city attorney to send letters to the property ov~rners to board up the unoccupied buildings so trespassing evould be stopped and children would not have access to the buildings. He stated that he has a problem with the property at G80 North 11th Avenue. This property has been found to be unsanitary by the Health Department and has been placarded by the department over his signature. PJlike asked where the Health Department liability stops and the city's starts and is the city liable for these residents. P~f1ayor Edwards suggested that `!ii ke get with J im EI son and J im ivlalmgren for direction on this matter. Harry Steck made a motion to have Chief Elam get with the city attorneys and see what action needs to be taken. Seconded by Jim~~lay. Voice vote. Motion carried. Chris Spears stated that he had contacted Randy Lowman concerning the county's rehabilitation program. He was informied that Jim Cummings, 4Vashington, Illinois, was hired for $1,000 to prepare an application for tl~e program. The application would include administrative expenses so that if the application is approved, there are adequate funds for Mr. Cummings to oversee the entire program. Chris asked if the city would be interested in having Mr. Cummings prepare an application, or, he stated that the city did have a program in past years of this type and the application may be prepared by the department. Harry Steck felt that Chris should check into this matter further. Chris agreed. Bob DeRenzy stated that he and Chief Elam would like to write letters to those business owners that have automatic alarms. He stated that there have been several times when the business owners did not want to come down to check the alarm. Bob stated that they would like to send letters informing the owners that if they do not come down when the automatic alarms are answered by either department, the personnel will break into the building to check the alarms. Bob f~Aolleck stated that Peoria has recently passed an ordinance concerning private alarms and responses and the city may want to look at that ordinance. Committee agreed and no action was taken at this time. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Corm~ittee was adjourned. 2 Streets and Garbage Corm~ittee Richard Coay, Ct~a i rman The first item was the discussion of the installation of lights at the intersection of Buckeye Street and Main Street. Dick Coay stated that he is having a CIPS engineer look into the matter. Discussion on the possibility of lights at 4th Avenue and Buckeye Street followed. It was not determined if there was an existing light there or if the armory lights were sufficient. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jim irtay to request a resolution from CIPS for the light at the intersection of Main Street and Buckeye Street and look at 4th Avenue and Buckeye Street. Voice vote. tJlotion carried. f~iayor Edwards addressed the Committee concerning the FAlJ project for Chestnut Street. He stated that he had received a letter from Whitney and Associates for the soil borings which will be necessary for subsurface and ground water purposes. He stated that the cost indicated is $1670 but he is not sure if that is for each hole or a total estimate. Mayor Edwards stated he would check on this and report back at the next City Council meeting. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee David Barnett, Chairman The first item was the discussion was a presentation by Bill Phillips concerning the /americans with Disabilities Act and the responsibilities of the city. He started by provided a brief synopsis of the Act, outlining the deadlines for development and implementation of plans and programs to bring public buildings into compliance. He stated that enforcement, at this time, would be through litigation. He stated that he felt the city should look at each building owned by the city and their hiring practices as well. Bill Phillips stated the first steps would be for the city to appoint an ADA person for the city, and develop an agenda to evaluate program steps. Looking at each use for each area would be one of the first steps. He stated that if the city departments could move to another location may be an alternative to addressing the barriers. He provided a brief outline of the problems encountered in the city building. Discussion. It was decided by the Committee to send this to the city attorney for review and table the item to the next regular meeting for further discussion No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. 3 Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jirn Play, Chairman The first item was a presentation from Doug Hermann of Gallatin National concerning the possibility of the city treating the leachate from the landfill facility. Mayor Edwards stated that Gallatin National is looking for favorable action from the city. If it is favorable, the city would apply for the permit. He stated that the city could received up to $30,000 in income from the treatment of the leachate. He stated that in talking with Doug Hermann, a minimum use charge vas discussed. Mayor Edwards stated that this would assist the city in setting up the budget. He suggested maybe a $10,000 fee and the city would treat up to $10,000 worth of leachate before Gallatin would be billed. Doug Hermann addressed the Committee stating that they would like to have the city's support of the concept by making a supplemental application for the discharge. He stated that Gallatin National will pay for all the expenses for the permit. He stated that he did not have any problem with a minimum fee as long as the company had access to the plant. Chris Spears stated that he had written a memo concerning the discussions and everyone seemed comfortable with the discussions and responses from Gallatin National. Mayor Edwards stated there were safety valves in the agreement. If the city's plant is out of compliance due to the leachate, the city would have the ability to shut Gallatin out. Discussion followed concerning the possibility of putting the east side plant on line. Gary Orwig stated that there is no stream for the effluent nd everything is treated at the west plant. The utilities would cost more than the profit from the leachate. He also stated that no additional manpower would be needed. The lab person could do the additional tests and the leachate could be feed into the plant over the 24 hour period from Gallatin National's tankers. Discussion continued. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Dick Coay to recommending to the City Council the concept of treating leachate from Gallatin National. Voice vote. (1 nay) P/lotion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public '~Norks - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Corrrnittee Secretary 4