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Mechanical Committee
City Council Chambers
November 24, 1992
6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Harry Steck, Dick Coay, Chuck Chapman, Jim May
Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig,
Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Bob DeRenzy, John Harmon,
Bob Molleck, Ross Gardiner, Gladys Young, 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. No action was necessary by the
Com~ni ttee.
Harry Steck asked if individuals were able to purchase smoke detectors
from the fire department. Bob DeRenzy stated that the program
provides for smoke detectors for new parents. The detectors were
donated by organizations and cost approximately $15.00. He stated
that individuals can purchase other smoke detectors at local stores
for $6-7.00 each. He stated that if an organization wanted to donate
detectors for the elderly or individuals, the fire department would be
happy to handle the distribution.
The police report was next. John Harmon stated that the monthly
report was self-explanatory. He stated that Mike Elam had another
meeting to attend and was not able to be here. No action was necessary
at this time on the report by the Committee.
The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was not in attendance and
no report was provided for the Committee.
At this time a request for a stop sign at 10th Avenue and Myrtle
Street was next. John Harmon stated that this area recently was the
sight of a wreck which may have been avoided if there were a stop sign
in this intersection. Harry Steck made a motion to draw an ordinance
for the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of 10th Avenue
and Myrtle Street and to have a study conducted at the intersection of
5th Avenue and Myrtle Street for the possible placement of a stop
sign. Seconded by Jim May. Voice vote. Motion carried.
No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and
Traffic Committee was adjourned.
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Streets and Garbage Committee
Richard Coay, Chairman
The first item was a discussion of the possibility of going out for
bids for tipping fees for garbage collection. Dick Coay stated that
the garbage fees for the Fulton County Landfill is now $20.00 per ton
and December 1st will increase to $22.00 per ton. He stated that
Peoria County Landfill is presently charging $14.00 per ton for
tipping fees. It is approximately 32 miles to the Peoria facility and
approximately 15 miles to the county facility. Mayor Edwards stated
that next Tuesday the Fulton OOunty Board will have a new chairman and
new committees. He suggested that a letter be sent requesting a joint
meeting to discuss the solid waste plan being developed for the
county. Committee agreed. The Committee talked about the possibility
of putting out for bids a three year commitment with a two year
renewal clause for the tipping fees. Discussion followed concerning
the possibility of using the consumer price index as a measurement
tool for possible increases. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman to
have Clif O'Brien set up bids for a three year contract with a two
year renewal clause for the dumping fees. Seconded by Jim May.
Discussion. The Committee instructed Clif to have one truck go to the
Peoria County Landfill for ten days to measure the added time involved
and the expenses for the trucks. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that he had received a memo from
Tracie Skaggs concerning her request for additional assistance on the
East Chestnut Street project. He stated that he had previously
informed her that he would talk to Bob Anderson concerning this matter
and request his comments on the number of persons needed for the
project. No action was taken on the matter at this time.
No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage
Committee was adjourned.
Lake, i3u i I d i ngs & Grounds Caroni ttee
Harry Steck, Chairman
The first item on the agenda was the zebra mussels. Mayor Edwards
stated that there was a speaker last week at the Kiwanias meeting
concerning the zebra mussels. In this month's American Cities and
Counties magazine was an article on the mussels. He stated that these
mussels can take over the water supply and plug intake facilities. He
stated that they can be eliminated wtih chemicals but the chemicals
would kill most everything else in the lake as well. He stated that
he feels a prevention policy should be established for the lake. He
stated that this could be distributed with the boat licenses. Ray
McKinney stated that to eliminate the mussels, the boats should be
washed with a power washer or a chlorine chemical. Discussion
followed. The Committee asked Ray McKinney to put something together
for a hand out. Ray stated that he had also given the Mayor an
article concerning a larger mussel, which the experts think will be
worse than the zebra.
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The lake lot tease extensions were next on the agenda. Jim Elson
presented his corrrnents on changes to the teases which included: the
expansion of the cancellation clause, the removal of trees, the
mortgage paragraph, the provision for appraisals, providing for
notification to the city for the transfer of the lease prior to the
transfer, a renewal clause, and bans on pesticides, sewage control,
and the rent adjustments. Ray McKinney stated that with the ban of
pesticides, he felt it should include any substance which may cause
pollution in the lake. The Committee discussed the need for an
ordinance for fine provisions for anyone found putting things in the
lake. Discussion of the littering ordinance followed and whether it
would also apply to the lake. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman to
have the city attorney draw up a draft lease for consideration at the
January meeting and to draw up an ordinance for Legal and Ordinance
Committee concerning the possible fines for placement of unwanted
material in the lake. Seconded by Jim May. Discussion. Committee
discussed the different expiration dates of the leases. Jim Elson
asked the Committee's feeling on a renewal clause with the consumer
price index being used as a determining factor. Committee agreed.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
The Banner lease request was next on the agenda. Chris Spears stated
that the representative of the Milwaukee Barge company could not be in
attendance and requested the matter be placed on the Clerical
Committee meeting. Committee agreed.
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 a request from Gary Orwig to purchase an ammonia
probe from Baxter Scientific in the amount of $395.00. A motion was
made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chuck Chapman to approve the
expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried.
At this time, a memo from Ray McKinney concerning a possible way to
finance the purchase of a new backhoe was discussed. Ray suggested
that part of the funds to be received from the reimbursement of a
sewer grant be used for assist in the financing. He stated he had
talked with Chris Spears and Pat Wright concerning these funds. Mayor
Edwards commended Ray on this suggestion and stated that he felt more
and more ideas will be coming from the department heads. They are the
ones who know where expenses can be cut in their departments. No
action was taken by the Committee on this matter.
No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and
Sewer Committee was adjourned.
Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary
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