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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-1998 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers September 22, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. nbers Present: Jim May, JoAnn Shores, Jim Hartford, Chet Phillips ers Present: Bob Molleck, David Nidiffer, Kevin Meade, Larry Sarff, James Elson, O'Brien, Steve White, George Spahn, Chief Elam, Linda Caudle, Jim Snider, Jo ;hling, Chris Clayton Public Safety & Traffic Committee Jo Anne Shores, Chairman Fire Chief Jackson was excused due to illness and no written monthly fire department report was provided. Chief Elam's monthly written report was self explanatory. Chief Elam also informed committee that the department will be taking a serious look at where crossing guards are needed. He requested approval for the purchase of a video camera to replace the one at the police department that went out. Cost will be a little over $800 plus shipping. Motion to approve this expense by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May. Voice vote, motion carried. There was no ESDA report for this month. Mayor Edwards welcomed the people in the audience here for the rezoning of the Selph Property, lots 25 and 26 in Fisher's Addition. Mr. Tom Ewing, attorney for the petitioner addressed the committee. The petitioner is asking to rezone the two lots from R-2 to B-2. It is presently a used car business under anon-conforming use. This use goes with the sale of the land, however, the buyer is wanting to expand the used car business which he could not do under anon-conforming use. Mr. Ewing stated that this request is in accordance with the city's comprehensive plan. Harold Barnett, resident, representing the opposition, stated that in his research he believes that the lot was once a gas station and the tanks are still in the ground. He is concerned about safety and also concerned about the noise. He feels this expansion is undesirable to the neighbors and it will decrease property values in the neighborhood. Both sides answered questions from the aldermen. Mayor Edwards stated that this ordinance will be considered for the 2nd reading at the next council meeting in October. No action required at this time. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Streets & Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman Juniper Street was discussed. Jim Snider received a copy of a letter from Jim Davis regazding the condition of the street. The letter was sent yesterday. Complaints aze being received from the people who purchased homes in this subdivision. They aze wanting the street repaired properly. Clif O'Brien has inspected the street and feels that the city should not accept the street until it meets state specifications. Clazk Wilson stated that there was never an engineer on the job. At this time the city will wait for a response from the letter. This is for information only. There was no further business to be discussed under Streets and Gazbage, and the committee adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman Plans for a city auction were discussed. Department heads aze asked to make a list of items to be sold at auction from their departments and get that list to Jim Snider as soon as possible. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Shores to have Jim Snider draw up an ordinance for next council meeting, for an auction, including a listing of the items to be sold. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Shores to waive the bidding requirements in order to purchase three specialty aerators for the 1st flush pond, at a cost of $9,870 from Aerators Inc., with the money coming from the depreciation account. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Hartford to purchase a new meter for the St. David /Dunfermline water line at a cost of $725.20 plus shipping. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Hartford to purchase 80,000 billing forms for the water department at a cost of $1072 plus shipping, from Pro-Form in Peoria. Under discussion, Alderman Meade asked Steve White to check prices locally before council meeting. Voice vote, motion carried. An engineering representative from Crawford Murphy and Tilly addressed the committee regazding a request to enter into an inter-governmental agreement with the City of Norris to accept and treat their sewage at our plant. CMT is doing a preliminary study to look at costs and alternatives. Alderman Sarff and Mayor Edwazds were not in support of the sewer line going through any sub-divisions because of odor problems. The only benefit the city would see would be the ability to hook on the residents across from Wahnart. Alderman Meade stated that the committee would be willing to continue looking at this project to see what would be feasible and to look at other options. Mayor Edwazds welcomed CMT to discuss alternatives with Clif O'Brien and bring back other options to the committee at a later date. Mayor Edwards and Linda Caudle discussed the 336 Coalition Road Rally which will be October 17th beginning at the Peoria Airport and arriving in Canton at 11:15 a.m on the way to Macomb. The coalition has asked the city to plan a welcome event in Jones Park and to collect signed petitions to be presented at this time. Linda has petitions available and they need to be returned to her before October 17th. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman May to purchase refreshments and make arrangements for the event in Jones Park. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Recorded by Linda Caudle (~msworks~memin.wps)