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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-1995 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers November 28, 1995 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Joanne Shores, Jim Hartford, Chet Phillips Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson, Ray McKinney, George Spahn, Mike Elam, Michael Jackson, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, Clark Wilson, Brad Shoats, John Froehling, Howard Williams Public Safety & Traffic Committee Joann Shores, Chairman The police report was first on the agenda. Mike Elam stated the report was self explanatory and noted that the call load is down and traffic tickets remain over 100 again this month. No action was necessary on the report at this time. Mike Elam stated that he and Michael Jackson attended a 911 meeting and expressed the need for additional dispatchers. The department does not have adequate staff to cover normal loads plus the 911 calls. He stated he expects funding for two additional persons to come from 911. He stated he will keep the Committee informed. The next item on the agenda was the fire report. Michael Jackson gave an overview of his report. He stated that they have conducted 36 commercial inspections and the response has been very good. Testing of the pumps have been done and one truck has passed. He stated that 5800 feet of hose has been tested, eight sections, three of which were new, failed the test. These tests are to be done annually. The new computer is on line; the aerial antenna has been installed and the base radio is on line; and a mobile phone has been installed in the rescue truck to enable the truck to be in contact with St. Francis hospital. No action was necessary by the Committee. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams stated that the county civil defense unit has a radio with the city's frequency on it and the county would like to have the city ESMA equipped with a radio with their frequency. The county is willing to give the city the radio but the cost to have the crystals installed is approximately $400.00. Howard requested approval of the expenditure. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim Hartford recommending approval of the $400.00 expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Michael Jackson addressed the Committee with a request to purchase a complete set of turn outs. The cost is $1,306.00 for the complete set. He stated that the cost could be less if they were bought in 1 bulk. He has talked with Peoria and it may be possible to buy needed turn outs for the balance of the department through Peoria, which would be considerably cheaper. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Jim Hartford recommending approval of the purchase of one complete set of turn outs for Chief Jackson. Voice vote. Motion carried. The fire truck evaluations were next. Michael Jackson stated that the cost of the evaluation is $995.00. This is needed for the ISO rating. He would like to include up to $2,000 for needed repairs. He stated that he has talked with Harlan Bannister and the evaluations and repairs will be included in the budgets in the future. These evaluations need to be conducted annually. A motion was made by Jim Hartford and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending to the City Council the approval of the $995.00 plus up to $2,000 for repairs. Discussion. It was explained that ISO rates the city for insurance ratings based on the water system, fire equipment, general financial basis of city and other factors. This determines the rate for commercial and residential insurance ratings. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a street vacation request from Steve Joachim. He stated he has purchased lots 7A and 7B in Village Square, north of Myrtle Street. The plat includes a dedicated street and he would like to use this as his drive. He would like to vacate the street. He stated that if left as a street, he would have to put in curb and gutter. Mr. Joachim stated that Leroy Riley owns property adjacent to the street and he owns the property on the other side. Mr. Riley is willing to have this property vacated as well. Jim Elson stated that a petition would have to be filed with the clerk, a publication is required, and a hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission to vacate the street. An ordinance would then have to be presented for City Council actions. Mr. Joachim stated that this would be acceptable to him. No further action was necessary by the Committee at this time. John McCarthy addressed the Committee concerning the vacation request of nine easements in Village Square. Dr. Shinn has purchased lots 12, 13, 14 and 15. Jim Elson stated that he has checked the easements and all are correctly described. John McCarthy stated that the lots are under one ownership, the house is presently under construction and easements have been given to CIPS and Ameritech on the west 10 feet and across the back lots for utilities. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Jim Hartford and seconded by Joanne Shores to refer the ordinance back to the city council for approval. Voice vote. Motion carried. 2 No further business was discussed Committee was adjourned. and the Streets and Garbage Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim Hartford, Chairman The first item was the cleaning bids. Clif O'Brien stated that he has reviewed the bids and recommended Klean Kare. He stated that the total for one year would be $15,120. Last year the city paid $10,320 per year. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores recommending the bid from Klean Kare be approved. Discussion. Mayor Edwards stated that Terry Edwards of Klean Kare is no relation to him. Clif stated that the workers will be checked by the police department due to confidential records in the buildings. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards addressed the Committee. He stated that David Badger has a quarterly publication entitled Illinois Review. This is distributed to assist in promoting tourism. He stated that the cost of the ad is $180.00 and he recommended this be done again this year. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores to renew the ad for David Badger's publication. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was on the agenda and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman Ray McKinney addressed the Committee with a request to purchase a new Ph meter. He stated that meter is approximately 15 years old and has been repaired two to three times. The turbidity meter is approximately 20-25 years old and is in need of repair again. He stated these are used in water testing. The cost of replacing the Ph meter is $1,119.52 plus $418.54 for the flouride probe and the cost to replace the turbidity meter is $1,595.00. A motion was made by Chet Phillips and seconded by Joanne Shores recommending the purchase of both meters. Discussion followed on the possible use of the old meters as spares which it was indicated that this was not feasible. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 3