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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-1996 Mechanical~.r+ Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers December 10, 1996 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Jo Anne Shores, Jim May, Chet Phillips, Jim Hartford Others Present: Mayor Donald Edwards, Dave Nidiffer, Bob Molleck, Larry Sarff, Kevin Meade, Jim Elson, Steve White, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Chief Elam, Chief Jackson, Harlan Banister, George Spahn, Clark Wilson, Bob Anderson, Linda Caudle, John Froehling, Brad Choat. Public Safety & Traffic Committee Jo Anne Shores, Chairman Chief Elam stated that his written monthly report will be distributed next week. He also commented on how well the K-9 is working and thanked the media for their positive support. Chief Jackson's written report will be distributed at a later date. He informed committee that the refurbishing of the fire truck should be completed by mid February. He also stated that the investigations are going well on the arson cases. The Chief will be conducting another training program which will be made available to all other agencies in the area. Financial Advisor Harlan Banister will negotiate with Supreme Radio on a radio maintenance agreement for the fire and police departments. All other departments have canceled their service agreements. Mr. Banister will bring a report to the next council meeting. No ESMA report was given. For information only Mayor Edwards attended a meeting this evening of a local support group for people who have lost limbs. He addressed the group on what is available in city hall as well as the progress on the handicap ramps in the city. The group's main concern is the enforcement of handicap parking throughout the city. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned Streets & Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman There were no items for discussion under the Streets and Garbage Committee and the committee adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman Clif O'Brien reported on the heating system in City Hall. It is his opinion that the boiler has gone past it's effective use and he is exploring several replacement options. The boiler should make it through the winter season with a replacement system for next year. Harlan Banister advised that TIF funds can be used for this purpose. A new heating system for city hall will be included in next year's budget. No committee action required at this time. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman Steve White received notice that the price of carbon for the water plant will go from $.45 to $.54 a pound in January 1997. If he purchases enough now to last a year he would save $2,240. He requests permission to purchase 28,000 pounds of carbon for the water plant for $12,600 which will provide all of the carbon required for the next fiscal year. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Shores to approve this purchase. Voice vote, motion carried. City engineer Bob Anderson spoke on the Resolution approving an agreement for professional services between the City of Canton and Mauer-McGillam Engineers for engineering performed by a consulting engineer for sewage pumping station (Kilroy Lift Station). The agreement requests $10,000 for a study of the lift station. This does not include the design. Mr. Anderson stated that the steel capsule is rusting from underneath and the floor is unstable. It is in critical condition. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to send this resolution to council for approval. Voice vote, motion carried. Harlan Banister requested approval for a one year service agreement with Capital for 5 generators located at the lift stations. Capital would do routine service on all generators twice a year. The cost is $3,724. There are two generators in need of repair. This service agreement does not include any repair costs. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to have Gary Orwig contact Cummings and Capital and get a cost estimate from each for an evaluation of the four generators and have the company with the lowest estimate do an evaluation and report back to council next week. (The 5th generator is new and does not require an evaluation.) Voice vote, motion carried. ~.r Odor problems on Tamarack and South Main were discussed. Bob Anderson recommends the sanitary sewer at this location be televised in conjunction with the TV work being done on North Avenue B. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to authorize Bob Anderson to have it televised if needed. Voice vote, motion carried. No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned. Minutes Recorded By Linda Caudle (~msw°rks~memm'wPs)