HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-28-2010 Mechanical Committee MeetinMECHANICAL COMMITTEE
Of The City of Canton
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Donald E. Edwards Way
Historic Depot 50 N. 4`" Avenue
Canton Il 61520
Aldermen in attendance: Aldermen Jim Hartford, Craig West, Gerald Ellis, Jorge Rivero,
Dave Pickel,
Aldermen Absent: Aldermen Rick Reed, Eric Schenck, Larry Sarff
Staff in attendance: Mayor Kevin Meade, City Clerk Diana Tucker, City Treasurer Aaron
Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief Dan Taylor, City Engineer Keith
Plavec
Others in attendance: Joe Ginger Video Service, Dan Oaks
Media in attendance: The Daily Ledger John Froehling,
Mayor Meade called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Public Safety & Traffic
Alderman Jim Hartford, Chairman
Police Report
Chief's Comments:
• Drake Wilson Positive Review-- On November 18th he observed a female running across
the street with a fire extinguisher and Drake Wilson notified dispatch of a fire. Only
minor damage was received to the trailer due to Wilson's response.
• Project Life Saver-Chief Taylor said he is looking at starting the program in January.
Additional possible grants may exist for transmitters that run approximately $300.00
each. The City will apply for two additional transmitters.
• Burglary at E-Free Church on Christmas Eve and the Elks lodge. Earlier in the week a
burglary also took place at the First Christian Church. Office Demot responded to the
call at the Elks Lodge and tracked the suspect. The suspect was arrested. As a result of
this arrest all of the connected burglaries were solved.
• Attempted Murder suspect apprehended-- The suspect fled to our community and an
arrest was made.
• Replacement for Tele-communicator Jana Eveland was hired. Darren Sherwood was
hired and started working on Sunday.
• February 21, 2010 a 9 week program will start on Sunday nights for a citizen police
academy. If anyone is interested they should contact the department and let them
know. Applications will start next week along with advertisement in the newspaper.
Fire Report
Interim Fire Chief Ernie Russell was not present to answer questions. If anyone has questions
regarding the report they can contact Russell at the fire department tomorrow.
Draft of Emereencv Operatine Plan
ESDA Director Phil Fleming distributed a CD draft copy of the emergency operating plan.
Everyone is welcome to contact Phil Fleming with any questions prior to discussion that will
take place in two weeks during executive session.
The Public Safety & Traffic Committee adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Streets & Garbage
Alderman Craig West, Chairman
Cemetery Road Improvements
This item will be carried over until budget time.
The Streets & Garbage Committee adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
lake, Buildings & Grounds
Alderman Rick Reed, Chairman
Mayor Meade wanted to remind everyone that Christmas trees can be taken to the yard waste
facility on the south end of town in Canton.
Alderman Ellis said citizens should contact the street department first with any concerns
regarding street cleanup and repairs.
The Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee adjourned at 6:43 pm
Public Works, Water & Sewer
Alderman Gerald Ellis, Chairman
1. Proposed Radial Collector Welt project Application for Payment No. 24 & Final from
Reynolds, Inc. in the amount of $57,177.68 (Note: all Final Lien Waivers received)
Keith Plavec recommended that the City withhold $10,000.00 so this would not be the final pay
request so remaining items can be done before the final amount is released. The requested
amount is $47,177.68 from the bond fund.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/West to send the proposed Radial Collector
Well project application for payment No 24 & Final from Reynolds Inc in the amount of
$47,177.68 to Council for consideration.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
2. 3~d Avenue Extension Contract B project Application for Payment No. 6 from Otto Baum
Company, Inc. in the amount of $177,156.32
Keith explained this would be 86% complete. The split will be between The Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity, USEDA and the City.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to send the 3~d Avenue Extension
contracts B project application for payment no 6 from Otto Baum Company Inc in the amount
of $177,156.32 to Council for consideration.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
3. WWTP Secondary Clarifiers project Application for Payment No. 5 from Leander
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $88,081.29
Keith explained this would be 47% complete and would be paid from the bond funds.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/West to send the request for the WWTP
Secondary Clarifiers project Application for Payment No 5 from Leander Construction Inc in the
amount of $88,081.29 to Council for consideration.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
4. WWTP Chlorination System Improvements project Application for Payment No. 6 from
Leander Construction, Inc. in the amount of $39,350.25
Keith explained that work is still to be completed at the west side, and is 76% complete from
the bond funds.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to send the request for the WWTP
Chlorination System Improvements project Application for payment No 6 from Leander
Construction Inc in the amount of $39,350.25 to Council for consideration.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
5. TV Inspection of Sewer Lines project Invoice from National Power Rodding Corporation in
the amount of $12,996.25
Keith explained its part of the long term work at 11th and Myrtle. This is 100% complete and is
a bond expense.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/West to send the request for the TV
inspection of sewer lines project invoice from National Power Rodding Corporation in the
amount of $12,996.25 to Council for consideration.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
6. 2"d & Olive Manhole project Application for Payment from Laverdiere Construction, Inc.
Keith explained the City purchased the manhole and apipe/concrete. Laverdiere brought in the
equipment to install the manhole. This is 100% complete
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to send the request for the 2"d &
Olive manhole project application for payment from Laverdiere Construction, Inc to
Council for consideration $14,420.00
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Iron Hustler has an invoice for the processing of concrete work from 11-16/11-29 -for
$12,385.00. They will be finished with the project until spring. This will be paid from the IH
TIF........... This will be put under new business next week.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Elis/West to send to Council with no
recommendation.
The Motion carried.
Public Works, Water and Sewer Committee adjourned at 6:58 PM
Adjournment
Being no executiv session the Mechanical Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM
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Diana Tucker
City Clerk