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Mechanical Committee Minutes
City Council Chambers @ Historic Depot
August 28, 2001 - 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jo Anne Shores, David Nidiffer, Robert Molleck, Kevin Meade
Others Present: Mayor Jerry M. Bohler, Attorney Ron Weber, Treasurer Patti Franzoni,
Craig West, Mary Fillingham, Jim Hartford, Gary Pollitt, Gary Orwig, Clif O'Brien,
Chief Elam, Chief Stanko, Dave White, Clark Wilson, Linda Caudle, Pam Smith, Harlan
Banister, Collin Edwards, John Froehling, Tony Lee
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
David Nidiffer, Chairman
Chief Elam distributed the monthly police report and a traffic study on 16th and Myrtle.
The written report recommends a fourth stop sign placed at the intersection for safety and
to aid in the flow of traffic approaching from the south. A motion was made by
Alderman Nidiffer, seconded by Alderman Shores to place a stop sign on Myrtle Street at
16th. Voice vote, motion carved.
Chief Elam reported that an audit done every two years on their data system showed that
the system is in complete compliance with all regulations.
Chief Stanko distributed the monthly fire report and ESDA report. He added that he and
Assistant Chief Oaks recently attended the Fire Chiefls Convention. Over 16,000
officers were there from 28 countries.
Chief Stanko reported that the department's first engine out for responses had been
looked at today and is having problems with a malfunctioning valve. The repairs will be
done in Morton and will take about four days. The cost will not exceed $3500 according
to preliminary estimates. Motion by Alderman Meade, seconded by Alderman Shores to
approve the repairs on the main engine valve at a cost not to exceed $3500. Roll call vote
as follows. Ayes: Aldermen Molleck, Shores, Nidiffer, Meade, West, Fillingham. Nays:
none. Motion carried. Alderman Hartford did not arrive in time to vote on this item.
Mayor Bohler acknowledged Tim Garron in the audience. Mr. Garron asked to speak
about an upcoming event at White Oaks parking lot on September 15th. During their
poker run event they plan to have a motorcycle "burn out" competition in their parking
lot. This will be completely controlled and will be finished at 7 p.m. Donations will go to
youth acres. He fielded questions about the event from the committee members. Mayor
Bohler informed the committee that he will bring this up at the next council meeting
under his communications. No action was required at this time.
No other business was discussed. The Public Safety and Traffic Committee adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
A Motion was made by Alderman Meade, seconded by Alderman Molleck to open fuel
bids. Voice vote, motion carried.
Bids were opened and read aloud as follows: Riverland FS gas - $1.21 or tank price +
0.4. Riverland FS diesel - $1.26 or tank price + .05. Quick Oil Co. gas - $1.4005 or tank
price + .05. Quick Oil Co. diesel - $1.2875 or tank price + .05. (If tank price drops
below quoted price they will use the tank price + their figure stated.) A motion was
made by Alderman Meade, seconded by Alderman Molleck to send the bids to staff for a
recommendation. Voice vote, motion carried.
Alderman Nidiffer asked the committee to consider the placement of a 15 minute parking
place in front of the Canton Newstand on E. Elm Street. Most of their business is in and
out for the purchase of newspapers. The previous Newstand location on South Main had
a 15 minute designated parking place. Alderman Molleck said the committee should
honor this request. Chief Elam said his department will survey the surrounding
businesses and give a report to council. No action required at this time by the committee.
No other business was discussed. The committee adjourned.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
David Nidiffer, Chairman
Mayor Bohler asked for input from the committee on future plans for the current city hall
building at 210 E. Chestnut Street. Discussion followed. Alderman Nidiffer's comments
from the public have been that the building should be sold. Alderman Molleck said that
the new city hall and police building was purchased due to needing additional space and
the fact that the cost of maintaining the current city building would be costly. He said he
strongly feels that the city building should be sold. Mayor Bohler said he would
welcome comments and ideas from the community. While talking about the new city
halUpolice building, Harlan Banister was asked to comment on the progress of the
downtown location. He said everything was movin~ according to schedule and the
building should be ready for occupancy by October 15 The generator will be delivered
by mid September and a concrete platform will need to be poured and ready by that time.
The cabling was being installed today.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Kevin Meade, Chairman
At the last Clerical meeting developer Charles Fuller asked if the city would extend water
and sewer to two pieces of Nature Conservancy property which he purchased for
residential development. One on North Main limits and the other property on Old West
Vine limits. Clif O'Brien met with city engineer Collin Edwards to discuss the cost of
an engineering study to see if this water and sewer extension would be feasible. Collin
addressed the committee with his preliminary findings along with a detailed cost estimate
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for a complete feasibility study of those two properties in the amnt of $20,000 to
$25,000. Collin said that after discussions with Chief Stanko, Clif O'Brien, Steve White
and Gary Orwig he has concerns about the project. There would have to be a one-mile
extension on West Vine Street in an area that already has several stub lines in place.
Chief Stanko has concerns with adding more lines to this area. According to Collin there
are similar problems on the north line that comes off of the Noms line. He said if this is
not studied thoroughly and properly, the project could present difficult problems for
Norris. Steve White is also concerned with the pumping capacity.
Alderman Meade said we should take this as a warning sign but figure a way to make this
happen for future expansion. Collin stated that the City needs to look at the type of
growth it wants. Right now, no one knows what the current system can do. There is a lot
of uncertainty. Collin stated again that we should be very cautious about this project.
Mayor Bohler said that we should look at the Comprehensive Plan completed in 1986 and
bring it up to date. Collin said he would look art this plan and possibly be able to modify
the section related to water and sewer services.
A motion was made by Alderman Molleck, seconded by Alderman Nidiffer to direct City
Attorney Ron Weber to send a letter to Mr. Charles Fuller explaining this situation and
stating that the City is not able to spend $25,000 at this time on this particular study.
Voice vote, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Nidiffer, seconded by Alderman Molleck to approve
the purchase of a 5 inch butterfly valve on filter #2 at the water plant at a cost of $1150
plus shipping. Voice vote, motion carried.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Recorded by Linda Caudle
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