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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-1993 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers February 24, 1993 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, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, James Elson, Will Taggart, Chris Spears, George Spahn, Bob Molleck, Howard Williams, Ross Gardiner, Don Hopper Gladys Young Public Safety & Traffic Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated the monthly report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. Bob presented his year end report. This report contained the costs associated with overtime, emergency call in costs etc. He stated that the budget for the fire department is on track. The annual report was rescue and fire calls Bob recommended a us alarms. He stated dispatch. During the by the department. presented next. Bob presented a synopsis of the responded to by the department. In this report, er fee be initiated for response to automatic that there are about 75 alarms coming into 1992 year, 81 automatic alarms were responded to Bob also recommended that station 2 be put up for sale or sealed bids with the proceeds being applied toward the cost of a new telesquirt pumper. Mayor Edwards agreed that the city should consider selling this property. No action was taken by the Committee on this matter. At this time, Bob informed the Committee that he wanted to discuss CIC. He stated that on January 21, 1993 he and Chris Spears met with AI Hansen at the plant and found there were approximately 35,000 tires being stored at that time. They were informed that the conveyor should be in on February 2nd. On February 11th, Bob revisited that plant with Mike Elam and Randy Burnham. At this time there were informed by Jack Creach (sp) that there were approximately 125,000 tires being stored at the plant. Chris spoke with the EPA and they had met with AI Hansen and were not happy with CIC at this time. It was also discovered that there was no financial bond in place'. Bob stated that a bond is required on any tires over 5,000. Bob stated he had told AI Hansen that the flow of tires would have to decrease. On 1 February 12 the flow of tires into the plant had decreased by 60r'/o. On February 19th, Bob stated that he was informed that the conveyor would be in on February 26th. At that time, Mr. Hansen had a check from the National Bank for the bond. Bob stated that he had received a letter from a concerned citizen about the storage of tires and the possibility of a fire. Bob stated that he had found that CIC is storing tires in the old nail factory building. Bob stated that according to Mr. Hansen, when the shredder is set up and in operation, they will be able to shred 350-500 tires per hour, working three shifts. Bob stated he will be meeting with Mr. Hansen on February 26th. If the shredder is not in operation by March 1st, he will stop the inflow of tires to the plant. AI Hansen apologized to the city for the conveyors not being in. He stated he had been to Chicago and the conveyors are suppose to be shipped Friday. In explaining the situations, he stated that they will be ordering a second shredder. He also stated he would voluntarily shut down the inflow of tires rather than have the city shut down the operation. He informed the Committee they are negotiating with two to four companies on the end product as well as other facilities who are presently burning TDF. Harry Steck made a motion to give CIC until Monday to have the conveyor in house. If it is not there, allow Chief DeRenzy to shut down the inflow of tires to the plant. If the conveyor is in house, allow CIC until March 4th to start operation. Seconded by Dick Coay. Discussion. Bob DeRenzy stated that the people sending the tires to CIC are paying CIC to take them. He stated he wants to do everything he can without jeopardizing the city, the firefighters or the company. Voice vote. Motion carried. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory and no action was necessary by the Committee. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams stated the report was also self explanatory. He requested that auxiliary lights be installed in the ESMA area. He stated that during the blackout, the city building was without power and there are no emergency lights. Clif O'Brien informed the Committee that he ordered a dozen of the auxiliary lights today. Mayor Edwards stated that he was pleased with the turn out of city personnel during the blackout situation which occurred Saturday evening. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that he had received a letter from the Fulton County Police Chiefs Association stating they agree with the honoring of a fallen police officer by renaming the public safety building. He stated he has had one person voice opposition to renaming the building. Mike Elam stated that he has done a lot of research on this and this gesture is meant to be positive. Mr. O'Brien was an assistant police chief and had served as chief for one year. Upon his death, which was shortly after his wife 2 passed away, four small children were left. Two of the four children are still alive today. There has been almost 70 years of hurt, which can be soothed by this gesture. Mike stated he is proud of the station and would like to honor a Canton hero. A local bricklayer has agreed to lay the bricks and donations have been received for the memorial. The Ledger has offered to have a tin plate made of the front page of the Canton Daily Register in honor of Mr. O'Brien so that people can read the accounting of the events surrounding the shooting of Mr. O'Brien. Mike stated he would like to dedicate the memorial during police memorial week in May. Bob Molieck stated he has not found one person who disagrees with the idea of honoring a fallen comrade. Bob DeRenzy stated that he voiced is opposition at today's staff meeting. He is not against the memorial for Mr. O'Brien but is not in favor of renaming the building. Mayor Edwards stated he had talked with the fire and police chiefs on February 11th and asked them if there were any objections to renaming the building. Both indicated there was not a problem. Harry Steck stated that he was in favor of the memorial but not in renaming the building. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May recommending passage of a resolution renaming the building. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item on the agenda was addressed by Clif O'Brien. He recommended the City Council release the remaining $1581.38 held by the city from BPS for the micro-surfacing work done on the square. He stated that BPS is hoping to get the slurry seal part of this years Mi=T program. Clif stated that he is happy with the micro-surfacing and this years winter has told the tale on how well it would hold up. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Harry Steck recommending the release of $1581.38 to BPS. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mr. Stark Sale, 15 East Cedar addressed the Committee concerning the pick up of garbage for his residence. Dick Coay stated that this area is an alley, not a street. Mr. Sale stated he takes his garbage to Main Street for pick up when other people get their garbage picked up in front of their house. Clif O'Brien stated that this road is a tight squeeze due to the location of telephone poles and with the road being as bad as it is, he feels that taking a ten ton truck down this 3 road would make it worse. Clif stated he will be scarifying, reshaping and oil and chipping this alley during this years MFT program. Mayor Edwards stated that a building permit was issued for this house by the city, and it shouldn't have been due to the fact that this is an alley. Mr. Sale also has a street light at his house which he is paying for. Harry Steck suggested a pick up truck be sent down to this house to pick up the garbage. Mr. Sale suggested a load limit be placed on this road. The adjacent farmers are bringing semis and farm machinery down this alley. Clif O'Brien stated he would talk with the garbage men and have them pick up the garbage at Mr. Sale's house. Dick Coay stated that the city may want to look into having bags purchased from the city for pick up. Other towns like Morton are using this method at $1.85 for non-recyclable items and they are loosing money. Clif stated they anticipate the cost of the bags to be increased to $2.75 per bag. The Committee discussed problems other towns have had with this type of system. Dick stated that the city needs to have a plan but realizes that the city will have to wait on Fulton County to develop their waste management plan. No action was taken by the Committee on this item. Harry Steck asked Clif O'Brien if the grader can be taken down 4th Avenue between the railroad tracks and Brady's Lumber. There are large ruts. Clif stated he would look at this area. Jim May stated he would like to have 1st Avenue between Hickory and Linn Streets done this year. It was noted that this is a concrete street. Clif O'Brien stated that he would like to use a planer to grind down the rough areas on some of the streets and use the roller to smooth out the cracks. Chris Spears stated that Bud Nelson of Melgreens would like to have something done with the alley behind their business. It was noted that this is not a city owned alley, but privately owned. Clif stated he would look at the area. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Harry Steck, Chairman The forestry management plan was next on the agenda. There were no objections to the plan outlined. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending a resolution be drawn accepting the plan as outlined. Voice vote. Motion carried. 4 The lake lot extensions were next on the agenda. Jim Etson stated that he has provided several alternatives to the term and has attached a sheet of the average rents to the lease. He stated that copies will be provided to the aldermen for review and discussion at the next meeting. Committee agreed. This item was tabled to the next regular meeting. Tim Seward addressed the Committee with a request to construct a garage on a leased lot at the lake. Harry Steck state that lot is 80'x150' and the proposed garage is 24'x36'. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending that if the county accepts the building permit application, the city will approve the construction. Voice vote. Motion carried. 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 ordinance concerning the water/sewer/garbage discontinuance. Jim Elson stated that this ordinance provides that a resident may discontinue service but the service must include water/sewer and garbage. This was referred to the Committee for clarification. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Dick Coay recommending approval by the City Council as amended. Voice vote. Notion carried. Ray McKinney addressed the Committee concerning the purchase of a new printer. He sated that Pat Wright had obtained prices ranging from the top of the line ($10,117) to a price range of $6,345. Pat is recommending the purchase of the printer at $6,345. This item has been in the budget the last two years. Discussion followed concerning the possibility of looking into other types of printers. Ray stated he would look into the matter. Ray McKinney informed the Committee that the public works base station was hit by lightening. This is a late 60's, early 70's model tube type radio. Motorola has determined that it would cost $750-1,000 to repair the old radio. They provided ballpark figures of $1600-2400 for a new base station. Colson Radio has provided a price of $892.00, installed, for a new base station which would also have the capabilities of being a back up unit for fire, police and ESM4. Bob Fouts, the city's insurance agent, stated that the insurance will cover the cost of the repair to the radio. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Dick Coay to allow Ray McKinney to obtain firm prices and approve the purchase of abase radio for public works. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 5