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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1993 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers October 26, 1993 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Chet Phillips, Dick Coay, Jim May, Chuck Chapman Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, George Spahn, Chris Spears, Will Taggart, Ross Gardiner, Don Hopper 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 Corrmi ttee. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory and no action was necessary by the Committee. Mike Elam noted that the call load was down but the reports and arrests were up last month. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams was not in attendance. Chuck Chapman stated there were no items to report. No action was necessary by the Committee. The next item was addressed by Will Taggart. He stated he had issued a temporary certificate of occupancy to Motel 8 last December with the understanding in the spring of 1993 the parking lot would be surfaced. This had not been done and he had written a letter to the motel with a request to respond within 30 days. He has not received a response from the motel concerning their parking lot. Discussion followed. The Committee instructed the City Attorney to write a letter to the motel concerning the fact that they have not complied with the city's ordinances. The building located at 1050 North Main was discussed next. There is a person interested in purchasing the building to use It for a fast food service type of business. Jim Elson stated that he issued an opinion on this building on December 14, 1992 and this building is a non-conforming use in a residential district. Jim stated that he felt that one option for the potential purchaser would be to file a petition for rezoning with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Jim also suggested that the potential purchaser submit their plans in writing to determine the compatibility. Committee agreed. 1 Mayor Edwards informed the Committee there was a hearing today in Lewistown concerning the injunction against CIC. They were issued a 30 day injunction, which prohibits the company from bringing in any more tires. Chris Spears stated that Alan Hanson called, on behalf of Quick Shred. He stated that if the company shred tires on a 24 hour basis, he thought they could shred ail the tires in the complex in approximately five months. He asked if the city would consider assisting them in the form of manpower and/or equipment. Chuck Chapman stated that they brought the tare in, they can move them out. Chet Phillips stated the company needs to move the tires, not just shred them. Dick Coay stated they should not be making money with free city labor and/or equipment. Jim May stated he did not want them to bring any more tires in. Bob DeRenzy stated that the injunction was brought by the IEPA, not the city. Mayor Edwards stated that the injunction is out of our jurisdiction and the city has not been in the practice of providing labor and/or equipment for private enterprise. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May recomynending to the City Council that the city supply no assistance to CIC. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Commmittee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a request from Roscoe Bickle to addressed the Committee. Mr. Bickle, of 618 Baxter Court provided the Committee with some background information concerning a tree on city property, adjacent to his property. He stated that in September 1992 the tree was trirmied by city personnel at his request. On June 8, 1993 a limb broke, fell, and caused some damage to his property. He called the Mayor. Clif O'Brien and Bob Fouts came to the site, took pictures of the area, and removed the limb. Later, Bob Fouts informed Mr. Bickle that limb falling was due to an act of God and he did not have a basis to file a claim. Mr. Bickle stated that ordinance 661 safeguards the city from this type of problem. Mr. Bickle stated that he had hired an attorney, Mr. Potter, who wrote the city but did not receive any response. Since that time Mr. Bickle has hired Angela Duffield to represent him. He stated he had talked with the National Weather Service concerning the wind during the time of the damage, which is $300. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that Mr. Bickle has an attorney, who should be here representing Mr. Bickle. He stated he had been advised by the City Attorney that the Committee should not be discussing this matter with Mr. Bickle but to have the attorneys work it out. He informed Mr. Bickle that a letter was sent by the City Attorney to Angela Duffield on October 25, 1993 concerning this matter. No further discussion occurred. 2 A presentation from Area Disposal Service, Inc. was next on the agenda. Lynn Eich addressed the Committee stating they had met with Clif O'Brien, Mayor Edwards and Dick Coay concerning the concept of the placement of a transfer station/recycling center in Canton. He stated that the transfer station would accept trash at their facility and send it to other areas. The recycling center, Material Recycling Facility or NRF would eventually be put on line to receive recyclables from both individuals and companies. At this time Ron Alderfer outlined the main components of the concept. They are: 1) a combination MRF and transfer station which would accept solid and some special waste, excluding hazardous, radioactive materials; 2) the capital required would be provided by Area Disposal in exchange for a service agreement with the city; 3) the service provided would include collection, operation of the MRF and transfer station, shipping and selling of recyclable materials, and shipping and disposal of solid waste residue; 4) the service charge would be charged by volume or on a weight basis received at the facility; and, 5) the station would service surrounding communities. On the matter of special waste, Mr. Alderfer stated that these would include, sludge, process waste from factories, metal processed shavings etc. This could be defined in written guidelines between Area Disposal and the city but it may also be used as an incentive to lure industrial business to the area in that there would be a facility in close proximity which would accept their special waste. On the matter of having to reduce the city's volume by 25% by 1995, the operator of the MRF would keep track of the volume brought to the station and the amount of recyclable materials compared to solid waste materials. It was stated that an incinerator is not being considered by Area Disposal. The city would maintain the curbside collection as it is presently doing. Area is not interested in including this in their present proposal. The tipping fees would be based on volume and be on a sliding scale. Mayor Edwards stated that the county is in the process of developing a solid waste plan and he has written to the Chairman, Rod Hamilton, informing him that the city is interested in attending the meetings to discuss the plan. It is the Mayor's understanding that the city will have to abide by the plan developed by the county. He stated he has not received a reply to his letter. He stated that he felt the concept of the transfer station/MRF is very good. Mayor Edwards asked the time frame involved, the location and the job creation. Lynn Eich stated that the time frame could be six to nine months for the siting permit and construction, the location considered is four to five acres in the industrial park and job creation could be three to six persons depending on the volume of waste received at the station. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending to the City Council the approval of the concept of a transfer station/MRF. Voice vote. Motion carried. 3 Clif O'Brien informed the Committee that the tree at Main and Hickory Streets is an American Elm, and is approximately 110 feet tall. He stated that he had been in contact with several tree services and the lowest quote obtained was from Bull's Tree Service in the amount of $1800. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Chet Phillips recommendinng Clif be authorized to have the tree removed. Voice vote. Motion carried. Bart Brawn addressed the Committee at this time. He informed the Committee there is a market for cats other than domestic cats. In talking with Dr. Bromwell, he found that breeding and/or possession of dangerous animals is forbidden in the State of Illinois with the exception of being a public exhibit. Not on the list of "dangerous or protected" cats are two kinds, the Serival and the Caracas. These cats grow to 20 to 40 pounds. The possession of these cats does not require a-. USDA or State of Illinois permit but he would provide enclosed cages and a sign stating that they area public exhibit. He stated that cost is approximately $1500 each and feels that the number of cats in the area would be limited. He anticipates the sale of the animals in other states. Jim Elson stated he is not in a position to advise the Committee without further research. He stated he had not had a chance to speak with Dr. Brorruvell and asked that he research the matter further. Committee agreed. Dick Coay stated that the tenant at 352 West Spruce is collecting tires and other items in this yard. Mike Elam stated that a notice has been issued to the owner to remove the items. Clif O'Brien informed the Committee that he will be purchasing a new radio for the endloader but the price would be under his allowable purchase order amount. No action was necessary by the Committee on this matter. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings ~ Grounds Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the intake structure. No additional information was available at this time and the matter was tabled to the next meeting. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. 4 Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a request from Gary Orwig to purchase rock. He stated that Clif has been working on the road to allow the sludge truck to get in and out and rock is needed for the road. The anticipated cost is $1500. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Chuck CHapman recommending approval of the purchase of rock. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards asked the Committee to review the plan submitted by Bob Anderson concerning the 4th Avenue sewer. Mayor Edwards suggested the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to determine what option the city may take on the problem. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Chuck Chapman to refer the report to the Finance Committee. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 5