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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-28-1993 Mechanical r Mechanical Carmittee City Council Chambers December 28, 1993 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Chet Phillips, Dick Coay, Jim May, Chuck Chapman Others Present: Don Edwards, James Elson, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, George Spahn, Bob Molleck, Kevin Meade, John Froehling, 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 Committee. Bob informed the Committee that the two cycle engine and pump which runs the jaws of life needs to be replaced. The cost of a new engine and pump with a trade in of the old unit, is $4500.00. Bob stated that the fire department is willing to pay for ;half from their 2% money if the city will pay for the other half. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending approval of the purchase with the city paying half and the fire department paying half. Voice vote. Motion carried. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. Mike Elam informed the Committee that the' video camera has been installed in the booking room and invited the aldermen over to see the setup. The ESMA report was next. No action was necessary by the Committee. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Richard Coay, Chairman 1 The first item on the agenda was a request to have stop signs placed at the 12th Avenue and Vine Street intersection. A petition has been received from residents in the area for the stop sign. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chuck Chapman to have the petition placed on file and to have the police chief conduct a study of the area. When asked about the city's liability for Feaster's sign, it was noted that a memo had been sent and had possibly been returned holding the city harmless. The city attorney will check on the matter. Chet Phillips asked about the possibility of opening the square to traffic in front of Spurgeon's. The Committee discussed the blind area at Chestnut Street and Main Street and the possibility of having a right turn only at this intersection. The Committee instructed the city attorney to look into the matter. Mayor Edwards asked the Committee to look into the possibility of placing a stop sign at Martin Avenue and Pine Street to stop southbound traffic. When asked about striping the crosswalks, Clif O'Brien stated that they will be painted when Chestnut Street is permanently striped. He stated they did not have time this fall. Kevin Meade asked what the city's expense was for the street dances. Dave Cope has indicated to him that McDonald's is willing to pay the city's expense. Mayor Edwards stated he did not know at this time but would check and let Kevin know the amount. 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 a fish report from Ray P~AcKinney. He stated that the Department of Conservation has suggested that 40,000 pounds of carp be removed frorn Canton Lake by comrierciai fishermen. Ray stated he would like to advertise in the Canton Daily Ledger and the Peoria Journal Star for the removal of the fish. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Dick Coay to allow Ray to advertise for the removal of the fish. Voice vote. Motion carried. Ray also stated that DOC has suggested that the city limit the size and number of bass taken from the lake. They suggested a 15" limit with three fish per day per fishermen. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Chuck Chapman to send this to the Legal and Ordinance Committee to update the ordinance. Voice vote. Motion carried. 2 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 on the agenda was a water bill. Ray stated that the original bill was $216.00 due to the fact that the outsider meter had been going dead. After the adjustment, the bill was $113.00. Discussion followed on the length of time the meter had been going dead and the adjustment policy in place. The Committee referred the ordinance to the Legal and Ordinance Committee for review and consideration. Ray requested permission to continue the contract with Badger Meter Company for the replacement of the water meters. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chet Phillips to continue the contract. Voice vote. Motion carried. Ray McKinney requested permission to replace a clarifier drive. He stated that CMT has recommended a Sumitomo unit at a cost of $7841.00. Discussion followed on the nature of the item and the bidding procedures. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Dick Coay that specifications be drawn and the item be put out for bids. Voice vote. Motion carried. At this time a motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chet Phillips to go into executive session for the purpose of personnel. 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 3