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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-1990 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers July 24, 1990 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Harry Steck, Chuck Chapman, Butch Fuller, Jim ~,~ay Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim ~;1almgren, Chris Spears, Cliff Sagaser, Cliff O'Brien, Bob DeRenzy, Bob °~tolleck, Ray iVlcKinney, lydi I I Taggart, Don Hopper, Jerry Bohler, Howard 1."Jilliams, Ross Gardiner, Gladys Young The first item of discussion was addressed by P~:1ayor Edwards. He stated that he would like to discuss the CIC proposal. Fle stated that CIC attorney John Doubeck had sent a proposal to the city. The proposal provided for payment of $20,000 worth of stock on October 1 and April 1 for a period of five years with a balloon payment of $150,000 in cash or stock. This is for the federal loan from the city. Mayor Edwards stated that CIC is asking for forgiveness of the DCCA loan from the city. He suggested the possibility of an exchange for some of the loan in the form of land. He stated that CIC has several parking lot areas and vacant lots which the city may be willing to exchange for part of the forgiveness of the DCCA loan, therefore providing the city with some recovery of the indebtedness. He stated that these lots are in the enterprise zone and could be sold to others for businesses ~vho would like to be in the enterprise zone but not in the industrial park. He also stated that one building south of P>taple Street, which contains the nail packaging plant, is providing CIC with X900 per month income. He stated this may be considered for payment of the loan. Mayor Edwards stated that the stock payment proposal does have one stipulation. The city would not be able to sell the stock for two years without being penalized. Discussion followed concerning the fact that CIC is three payments behind and the property taxes have not been paid. Harry Steck stated that he is not in favor of forgiving either of the loans. He stated that he is not against the stock exchange for the federal loan but feels the city should not forgive the DCCA loan. Discussion followed concerning the possibility of reducing the loan amount for the DCCA loan by the appraised value of the vacant lots. Jerry Bohler agreed that both loans should be considered. At this time, the Committee instructed Chris Spears and Jim Malmgren to contact John Doubeck by telephone to inform him of these possibilities. (It vas noted at the end of the nmeeting, that Chris and Jim had not been able to reach P~1r. Doubeck. No action was taken at this time. Public Safety & Traffic Committee Butch Fuller, Chairman The first item on the agenda vas the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated that the report eras self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time. Bob DeRenzy stated that there were three fires the night of the storm. He stated that the firemen used air packs at the first fire, and the emergency generator, in operation due to the power outage, could not be used to fill the air packs. Buckheart fire department filled the tanks. Bob DeRenzy stated that the generator at the Public Safety Building had some problems during the storm a month ago. He stated that an electrician is coming to check the generator. During the power outage the phone system was not hooked directly to the alternate source of power. The telephone battery pack lasted approximately t~vo hours. They did plug the phone system in after the generator vas on line. The phone company has been contacted and they have indicated that ~iooking the phone system to the auxiliary power is not a problem. ~~"Jill Taggart will be hooking the phones to the pourer source. Bob stated that they had a fire today at G5 East Beech Street. The firemen hooked two hoses up to the hydrant in front of the house, which is a 4" main. After hooking a hose to the 6" main on Pv~ain Street, there was not sufficient water pressure to fight the fire. The water main to St. David was shut off and the largest pump at the Water Plant was put on line. Bob stated that he called Buckheart to bring their tank trucks to the scene for water. Discussion followed concerning the lack of water pressure in the south end of town and other parts of town. Cliff Sagaser vras asked to conduct a study on Canton to determine the possibility of looping the dead end lines to other lines to assist in increasing vrater pressure and availability. Bob DeRenzy stated that the fire department will flush and pressure check the hydrants. Bob DeRenzy addressed the Committee concerning a hose tower. He suggested that two poles be set at the northeast corner of the public safety building with a cross bar at the top to enable the department to hang and dry the fire hoses. Discussion. A motion vas made by Harry Steck recommending to the City Council the fire chief be allowed to proceed with his proposal for a hose tower. Seconded by Jim PJ1ay. Voice vote. Potion carried. The police report was next. Bob ~~lolleck stated the report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. 2 The ESDA report was next. I-toward ~"Jilliams requested permission to place two ESDA radios under a maintenance contract with Supreme Radio. He stated that the cost is $7.50 per month per radio. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jim PJlay recommending approval of the maintenance contract for two ESDA radios at a cost of $7.50 per month per radio. Voice vote. i~4otion carried. The next item was the sign violation ordinance review. Cliff Sagaser stated that the ordinance is not in its final form. The item was tabled to the next meeting. The next item vas addressed by Bob DeRenzy concerning the replacement of a pager. He stated that in December 1989, one of the firemen lost his pager. In checking with Bob Fouts, the city's insurance agent, it was determined that the insurance would cover the loss. A new pager, at a cost of ;384.00, was ordered and received in January 1990. Bob stated that when the bill was received, he presented it to Bob Fouts for payment. Bob stated that he has received monthly bills for the pager, thought the pager had been paid for by the insurance company, but has discovered that the pager bill has not been paid. Bob requested approval to pay the bill with the City taking the matter up with the insurance agent Bob Fouts. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Chuck Chapman recommending payment of the bill and sending a statement to the insurance company for payment. Voice vote. i~~lotion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item on the agenda was addressed by Cliff O'Brien concerning the installation of two culverts on East Ash Street. Cliff stated the cost would be approximately $517.70. Cliff Sagaser stated that he felt these could be paid from the motor fuel tax funds. A motion was made by Harry Steck recommending the purchase of the culverts from the motor fuel tax funds. Seconded by Butch Fuller. Voice vote. t~~totion carried. Cliff O'Brien stated that he had looked at the sidewalk on 1,~lest Elm Street from approximately ~~:9ain Street to Avenue A. He stated that in front of Edwards D. Jones the walk is approximately 12'X25', and in front of Frankie's Barbershop and the Canton Coin Exchange the v~ralk is approximately 12'X40'. Cliff stated that the vralk on the south side has a vault under it that would have to be filled with sand. The Committee discussed the walks and the fact that they are in the tax increment area. Cliff Sagaser stated that he would look at the area with Cliff O'Brien to determine if the walks need to be replaced right ativay and a cost estimate for the next meeting. Committee agreed. 3 Gene Taylor addressed the Committee concerning the possibility of vacating Anderson Place between 4th and 5th Avenues, a portion of 4th Avenue north of Anderson Place and the alley between 4th and 5th Avenues north of Anderson Place. f~~9r. Taylor stated that 1i+/alter Alexander, owner of Alexander Lumber, is interested in purchasing the property if the areas designated can be vacated. Il~ayor Edwards stated that there is a 12" 4vater line on 4th Avenue which the city avould need an easement for. He also stated that if the City vacates 4th Avenue, the result would be half ownership to Alexanders and half ownership to the railroad. Cliff Sagaser stated that there are other utilities on 4th Avenue as well as on Anderson Place. He stated that the city may not want to vacate if there is any intention of running utilities along this area. Cliff stated that he did not know about the gas and electric or telephone lines in these areas. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Butch Fuller recommending to the City Council the vacation of Anderson Place from 4th to 5th Avenues, and a portion of the alley north of Anderson Place with the stipulation that no building be placed on Anderson and the easement be established for utilities as well as a release and perpetuity as a covenant to run with the land be obtained from all property owners adjacent to the street and alley area. Voice vote. f~otion carried. Jerry Bohler asked Cliff O'Brien to look at the area on South Avenue B, south of Tamarack, which is holding water to see if this problem could be corrected. Cliff stated he would look at it. 4"then asked about the status of the property sale on South Avenue B, Jim ~~~almgren stated that they are presently waiting for a legal description to the property. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the discussion of the beach at Canton Lake. Ray Iti.9cKinney stated that a request from Steve and Sharon Cape to construct and operate a concession stand at the beach at Canton Lake had been previously discussed. Ray 11llcKinney presented the EPA requirements for opening the beach. He also presented a possible plan to expand the beach area to accommodate a larger volume of people and the plans for the building to be located at the campground. Ray stated that he has not received the information on the insurance costs if the beach were opened. He stated that some of the fixtures have been obtained for these facilities and presented a summary of the costs involved in this project. Discussion followed concerning the increase participation at the lake and the campground if these facilities were constructed and the beach was opened. A motion tivas made by 4 Chuck Chapman recommending to the City Council that X6,000 be released to start the lake project with the individual items to be approved by the Committee. Seconded by Harry Steck. Voice vote. l~~otion carried. No further business vas discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim P:1ay , Chairman Cliff Sagaser presented a brief summary of a meeting he attended in P~lacomb concerning bonds for municipal projects. He stated that the Illinois Rural Bond Bank presented the seminar and this may be a possible way to go for the cleaning of the digestors. He presented examples of the projects that the bond proceeds could fund. No action was necessary on this item by the Committee. Cliff informed the Committee that representatives of McClure Engineering will be here in a couple of weeks to discuss the FAU project for Chestnut Street. No further business was discussed and the Public ~~Vorks - Water and Severer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 5