HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-1998 Mechanical
Mechanical Committee
City Council Chambers
Apri128, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jim May, Chet Phillips, JoAnn Shores, Jim Hartford
Others Present: Mayor Donald Edwazds, Jim Elson, Kevin Meade, Clif O'Brien,
Orwig, Chief Elam, Chief Jackson, Clark Wilson, George Spahn, Linda Caudle, Jim
Snider, Harlan Banister, John Froehling, Mike Noyes
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
No written fire report was provided. Chief Jackson reported that Lt. Bonnie Cremer
received the honor of being selected by WIU to attend the Nat'l Fire Academy Executive
Officers' symposium May 15th through 19th.
Chief Elam's written police report was self-explanatory. Last month there were 142
criminal arrests and over 200 traffic arrests. The department is still undermanned. The
new officer, starting Friday, will be in administration until he has proper training. Chief
Elam also distributed a report of an alarm study prepared by the department.
Linda Evans, ESDA Director, reported that Mazch 24th, ten local volunteers visited the
Peoria County ESDA Facility and that a working agreement with them has been
established. All sirens in town have been checked and aze in working order. She asked if
ESDA could have a cadet prograzn in for those under 18 who would be in training. The
city's insurance carrier will be contacted to see if these cadets would be covered under
workman's compensation. Linda Evans also added that ESDA will present a seminar next
month at Canton High School.
Chief Jackson requested permission to purchase the American Heat training video at a
cost of $888.00. This is part of the fire department's continuing training program.
Motion to approve this expense by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford.
Voice vote, motion carried.
Chief Elam requested permission to attend the Mid-States Organized Crime Information
Center Conference September 14th through 17th in Omaha, Nebraska. Chief Elam and
one detective would attend at an approximate cost of $1100 plus gas. Motion by
Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to allow Chief Elam and one detective to
attend this conference. Voice vote, motion carried.
The police department has conducted a study of pazking on Avenue B and Maple Street
because of complaints received by residents in that azea. With vehicles pazked on each
side, there is 12' remaining for moving traffic, which is not enough for rescue vehicles.
Chief Elam recommended taking parking off the north side from Main to Avenue B, and
to mark the curb for "no parking", twenty feet from the intersection on the south side.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to have the city attorney
bring an ordinance to council in accordance with Chief Elam's recommendation. Voice
vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Chet Phillips, Chairman
Clif O'Brien requested permission to purchase a new air compressor with accessories for
an approximate cost of $1500, to be used in the Street Department garage on Locust
Street. The old compressor is no longer serviceable. Motion by Alderman Hartford,
second by Alderman May to approve this expense. Voice vote, motion carried.
Clif O'Brien requested permission to rent two mowing tractors at a cost of $850 a month.
This is an item that is budgeted annually. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by
Alderman May to allow the rental of two mowing tractors at a total monthly cost of $850
for as long as the mowers are needed this season. Voice vote, motion carried.
Clif O'Brien reported that he and Clark Wilson will be checking all streets throughout the
city and will bring a list of streets for MFT work to the next Finance Committee for
consideration. There will be approximately $265,000 to spend on MFT projects this year.
No action required at this time.
Clark Wilson reported that he received a proposed plat from Fulton County for a
subdivision for Brad Watson, just past the old Eagles Lodge. This is within a mile and a
half of the city limits. The county is asking for city officials to sign off on this plat.
According to Jim Elson, City Attorney, the county did not give jurisdiction to the city for
the mile and a half area from the city limits, and does not feel that the city should take
responsibility in signing off on this plat. We only have the right to comment on whether
we approve or disapprove. We should check to see if this plat is consistent with the city's
future plans and if so, send a letter to the county stating that the city has no objections.
No action required by committee. No further business was discussed and the committee
adjourned.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
Jim Hartford, Chairman
Linda Evans, operator of the Prairie Peddler Antique Centre, requested permission to use
the city parking lot at the corner of North Main and Locust Street on weekends from May
through October for leasing spaces for flea markets. Attorney Jim Elson stated that the
city has a written agreement with Fulton Square Corporation to provide a specific number
of parking spaces in the Fulton Square lot and in the city lots near Fulton Square. In
accordance with this agreement, the city would not legally be able to close off any of the
parking spaces in the lot. Mayor Edwards stated that it is a very good idea, but the space
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for the flea market would have to be leased from a private property owner. No action
taken by the committee.
Jim Snider presented suggested camping fee increases recommended by Steve White.
Each fee would be increased by one dollar. During discussion, some aldermen felt that
one dollar was not enough of an increase to pay for the city's utility bills at the camp
ground. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to ask Steve White to
bring camp ground statistics to the next council meeting along with a recommendation for
the increases for council action. Voice vote, motion carried.
Pat Wright, City Treasurer, asked committee to allow an expenditure of $6,000 to re-
organize the vault with shelving, providing additional storage space. Consultants from
Widmer's in Peoria presented a plan for the vault. The estimated cost for shelves,
installation and delivery is $6,000. Pat informed the committee that this amount had been
budgeted. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Phillips to approve this
request. Voice vote, motion carried.
Attorney Jim Elson updated the committee on the status of the new lease for Youth Acres.
In his research he discovered that the corporation for Youth Acres has been
disenfranchised since 1944. He will continue working on a new lease. No further
business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Jim May, Chairman
Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Hartford to open the chemical bids.
Voice vote, motion carried. Bids were opened and read aloud. (bid tab sheet attached)
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to send the bids to staff for a
recommendation. Voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to open the bids for a new
pickup truck for the wastewater plant. Voice vote, motion carried. Bids were opened and
read aloud. (bid tab sheet attached) Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman
Hartford to refer the bids to staff for a recommendation. Voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to enter into a three year
Cathodic Protection Agreement for the stand pipe at the 4th avenue water tower, at a cost
of $1,190 per year, to commence June 1, 1998. Voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Phillips to approve a bill from U.S.
Filter in the amount of $2,878 for repair of the Boston gear in the digester at the
wastewater treatment plant. This expense will come from the depreciation account.
Voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to open the carbon dioxide
bids. Voice vote, motion carried. Bids were opened and read aloud. (bid tab sheet
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attached) Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman May to send the bids to
staff for a recommendation. Voice vote, motion carried.
Clif O'Brien discussed repairs on the lake road from the water plant to the hill before the
camp ground. The cost for reshaping, rock, and oil and chip would be approximately
$25,000. The length of road repaired would be one mile plus 500 feet. At this time funds
are not available in Lake Development. The funds in this account need to be used for the
spillway repairs. There is a possibility of raising funds for this road repair by offering
some city owned lake lots for sale. Mayor Edwards stated that we do need to repair the
road and possibly take the money out of the general fund. Motion by Alderman Hartford,
second by Alderman Shores to repair and oil and chip the lake road at an approximate cost
of $25,000. Voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Shores to rent the Spreader Truck at
the wastewater treatment plant to Heil for a few weeks for their field work, with their
attorney drafting the agreement, and to authorize Mayor Edwards to review and sign this
agreement. Voice vote, motion carried.
As an informational item, Jim Snider reported that the agreement with Laverdiere for
spillway repairs has been signed and we are moving forward on this project. Construction
should begin in July of this year. No further business was discussed in open session and
the committee adjourned.
Recorded by Linda Caudle
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