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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-1992 Mechanical Mechan i ca 1 Comm ttee City Council Chambers June 23, 1992 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Harry Steck, Dick Coay, Jim May Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson, Clif O'Brien, Ray McKinney, Gary Orwig, George Spahn, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, Howard Williams, Ross Gardiner, Gladys Young, Don Hopper Public Safety & Traffic Comnittee Dave Barnett, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated that the monthly report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. Bob DeRenzy stated that 500 to 700 yards of dirt is being removed from the gas station at 2nd Avenue and Locust Street. This is being handled by the EPA. As an update on the house at 826 South 2nd Avenue, Jim Elson stated that he has talked with the attorney and they are trying to get the sole heir and the designee to quit claim the property to a third person with the condition that the third person would clean up the property in short order. Bob DeRenzy stated that the third person had talked with him about how much of the property he could burn, and Bob told him that he could not burn any of it. No action was necessary at this time. Harry Steck asked about the ad for the sale of the old rescue squad as to the year of the truck and the lack of a minimum bid. Bob stated that the mistake on the year was his fault and he did not put a minimum bid in the ad. The police report was next. Mike Elam stated that the monthly report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary at this time on the report by the Committee. Mike informed the Committee that there will be two legal fireworks stands in Canton, one on North Main Street and the other on South Fifth Avenue. These will be monitored to check for compliance. Mike stated that beginning July 1st the police department will enforce the junk car ordinance. This information has been on the radio and in the local paper. Howard Williams informed the Committee that Main Street from Chestnut Street to Pine Street will be blocked off for the Cruise-In, Friday, June 26th. There will be three bands, one in the park, one in front of the newsstand and one in front of Maid-rite. The car club will be conducting a raffle of a 1970 Cadillac with the proceeds to go to St. Jude. Mike Elam stated that the car club and the charmer have been working with the police department. They have agreed to inform the car club members that with the new surface on the square, hot rod activities would affect the surface of the street. Mike was asked to look at the junk yard at 4th Avenue and Alder Street. There are weeds, unsafe cars and should have a fence. Mike stated that the police department can take care of the weeds but the requirement of a fence should be looked into by the zoning administrator. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams' report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time on this report. The request from Bethany's for a stop sign at Chestnut Street and 8th Avenue was next on the agenda. Mike Elam stated that the department was to conduct a study of the area and would like to have an extension. He stated he would like to wait until 16th Avenue is open and the Chestnut Street project is completed. Committee agreed. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Carmittee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item was a request from Ctif O'Brien to purchase a paint sprayer. He stated that the present sprayer is a 1961 MB and is worn out. He stated that a new airless line-lazer paint sprayer can be purchased from Sherwin Williams at a price of $3,250.00. Clif stated that the purchase was included in the MFT reimbursable equipment and in the street department budget. He stated he had talked with Pat Wright and she has indicated that it would be no problem in purchasing the sprayer. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jim May to allow the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards stated he would sign a purchase order so that Clif can pick up the sprayer since the next council meeting is after the 4th of July. There is not much time between now and the 4th of July and the square needs to be finished before then. Committee agreed. 2 `~' \rrlr At this time a request from Brent Rader was considered. Dick Coay informed the Committee that Mr. Rader lives at 533 North 7th which is on the corner of 7th and Olive. There is a 19' right of way on Olive Street and Mr. Rader would like to have 12' to enable him to build an addition on his house. Olive Street has curb and gutter on both sides. Jim Elson stated that he had talked with Bob Anderson and he suggested that the property be surveyed to determine the property line of the lot and the street. Mayor Edwards stated that in order to sell city property, 3/4 majority vote of the council is needed. He stated that he agrees that the property should be surveyed and the opinion of the city engineer be obtained. Then there would have to be an advertisement for bids and the passage of an ordinance to sell the property. Jim Elson stated that the survey will show who owns what property and the location of the property line is the citizens' responsibility. Mr. Rader stated he would have his property surveyed and come back to the committee. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Conmittee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item of discussion was a request from Gary Merrill to build a 24x24 garage on a leased lot at the lake. It was noted that the setbacks shown on the drawing were within the regulations of the county. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Dick Coay to recommend to the county that the garage be built on Lot 2 if it meets all the county's requirements. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards asked Chris to call the county and inform them of the city's approval. Items 2, Lake Lot Lease, and 3, Trespassers at the Lake, were removed from the agenda by request from Ray McKinney. The next item of discussion was the boat dock built by Verle Murphy on city property at the lake. James Etson stated that Mr. Murphy had asked who would maintain the dock if it were opened to the public; if it was open to the public, would it be considered a gift to the city for tax purposes; and, who's insurance would cover the dock. On the matter of the tax questions, the committee felt that was between Mr. Murphy and his tax preparer. On the matter of the liability insurance, Jim Elson stated that the city should check with their insurance agent on the matter. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Harry Steck to accept the dock if the City Council approved and if the insurance liability is covered with the tax question to be determined by the leaseholder's tax preparer. Seconded by Dick Coay. Voice vote. Motion carried. 3 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 the discussion of the location of a drop box for water bills. Ray McKinney stated that the Clerical Committee had discussed the location in the alley behind the Public Safety Building. Since that time, Harold Wilson of the National Bank has contacted him offering their bank lot as a possible location. Ray stated that he has not talked with Mr. Wilson on a definite location. No action was necessary at this time on the location. Clif O'Brien addressed the Committee concerning the air compressor. He stated that the present compressor is a 1976 Ingersot Rand. The company can rebuild the compressor for $5,000 with no guarantee. Best Aire in Peoria is presently selling to the state and is checking to see if a municipality can be given the same price quote. Clif requested that the matter be brought to the Finance Committee with a firm price. Committee agreed. Ray McKinney addressed the Committee concerning the accelators at the lake. He stated that large treatment tank was put in in 1967 and the small tank was installed in 1954. The repair parts for both of these gearboxes in these tanks are getting harder to get. Some parts are not in stock and have to be made. Ray requested permission to have Crawford, Murphy and Tilly look at the two tanks and get their opinions on the replacement of equipment. The cost is approximately $2200 and will take two to three days to review. Ray stated that he had talked to Pat and she has indicated that the money is available. A motion was made by Jim May to have Crawford, Murphy and Tilly look at the accelators. Seconded by Harry Steck. Voice vote. Motion carried. At this time a motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jim May to convene in executive session for the purpose of land acquisition. Voice vote. Motion carried. Executive session minutes are on file for review. The committee reconvened in open session. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary