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MINUTES
MECHANICAL COMMITTEE
City Council Chambers @ Historic Depot
Mazch 26, 2002 - 6:30 p.m.
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Members Present: Jim Hartford, Larry Sazff, Mary Fillingham, Bob Molleck, Jo Anne Shores,
Kevin Meade. Absent: Craig West, and David Nidiffer.
Others Present: Mayor Jerry Bohler, Attorney Ron Weber, Steve White, Gary Orwig, Clif O'Brien,
Chief Elam, Chief Stanko, George Spahn, Clark Wilson, John Froehling, Joe Ginger, Pam Smith
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Robert Molleck, Chairman
The Committee Meeting was opened and introduced by Mayor Bohler.
Chief Stanko distributed the monthly fire report and ESDA report for February. Chief Stanko
informed the committee that he would be submitting a federal grant application for training and
personal protective equipment on Thursday. This grant will be in the range of $80,000. He noted that
the child safety seat checks are still being done. The fire department hosted a clinic in December 2001
that went very successful. Anyone wanting to have a child seat checked need to call the fire station to
arrange an appointment. He mentioned that the fire department received a grant for two new
defibulators. The City might have to pay shipping charges if so Chief Stanko would bring this back to
the council.
Chief Elam distributed the monthly police report for February. Chief Elam also presented a written
annual report, which shows that the Index Crime Offenses declined by 66 crimes or 11 % in 2001 when
compazed to 2000. Chief Elam commented that the department ran most of the yeaz with one dog due
to injuries. Chief Elam complimented the human society, crime stoppers, and the local media for their
help over the yeaz.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
Clif O'Brien presented information on the phone book recycling. Citizens can take their old phone
books to the recycling dumpster on Elm Street starting April 19 -May 24, 2002.
Chief Elam reported to the committee that there is no streetlight on Howard Place at this time. He
recommends coming back to the council with an ordinance for a streetlight to be placed on Howard
Place.
A Motion was made by Aldermen Shores seconded by Aldermen Molleck that a ordinance be drawn
up for a street light on Howazd Place and the ordinance be sent to council. All Ayes Motion carried.
Lakes, Buildings & Grounds Committee
David Nidiffer, Chairman
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In the absence of Chairman Nidiffer, Alderman Meade presided.
Chief Stanko addressed the committee about the Alcoholics Anonymous AA group using the Historic
Depot to hold their weekly meetings. The group would need the Depot two evenings per week
(Wednesday & Saturday) for about two hours. The group is inquiring about having the council waive
the $25.00 fee.
Alderman Sarff questioned how the council should determine which groups should have the fee
waived. The fee is for cleaning and maintenance. Alderman Sarff also expressed concerns about
conflicts with other events.
Alderman Meade thinks the council should look into this further. He suggested that the council talk
with Linda Caudle about the different groups that rent the depot.
Mayor Bohler mentioned that other taxing bodies in the City such as the Park district, schools and
other tax supported bodies within the City use the Historic Depot at no charge. A $25.00 deposit is
required and returned when the building is returned to the City.
A Motion was made by Alderman Molleck seconded by Alderman Shores to table this request until
the next mechanical meeting. All Ayes Motion carried.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Kevin Meade, Chairman
Gary Orwig received a call from Colin Edwards that Jennifer Prentice of WIRC would not be able to
beat the meeting tonight.
Mayor Bohler stated that this issue would be addressed at the next council meeting.
A Motion was made by Alderman Molleck seconded by Alderman Shores to go into executive session
for purpose of Pending/Threatening Litigation and Negotiations on the Drow Building. Roll call vote
as follows: Ayes -Alderman Hartford, Alderman Sarff, Alderman Fillingham, Alderman Molleck,
Alderman Shores, Alderman Meade: Nays -None
The committee reconvened in open session for the purpose of adjournment. No other business was
discussed and the committee adjourned.
Minutes recorded by Pam Smith
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