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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-1991 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers April 23, 1991 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Harry Steck, Jim May, Others Present: Don Edwards, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Chris Spears, Bob DeRenzy, Bob Molleck, Mike Elam, Ray P~1cKinney, Will Taggart, Dan Oaks, Gladys Young, Ross Gardiner, Don Hopper Public Safety & Traffic Committee Alderman Steck presided over the meeting. The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated that the report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time. The police report was next. Bob Molleck presented his report to the Committee giving a brief synopsis. No action was necessary by the Committee. The ESDA report was next. Howard Williams presented the report. Howard informed the Committee that a Region 6 ESDA. meeting may be held here with no cost to the city. No action was necessary by the Committee. The Committee discussed the downtown sidewalks next. Mayor Edwards stated that bids were not received due to the fact that it has not yet been advertised. Steve Fink addressed the Committee expressing his favoritism in the project but stated he would like to see the sidewalks replaced in large sections instead of here and there. He also suggested the placement of trees in the walks such as in Kewanee. This would provide merchants the opportunity to decorate the trees during the Christmas season. He also suggested the installation of flag holders in the walks during construction. Mayor Edwards stated the trees would be attractive and agreed that either half blocks or whole blocks of sidewalks should be replaced at one time. He informed the Committee that the TIF account now has approximately $90,000. Harry Steck stated that Cliff Sagaser was to provide a drawing of the north end of the square showing the parking possibilities. Chris Spears stated that the estimate for replacing the walks on three sides of the square is $65,000. Committee discussed the vaults located under the walks. Mayor Edwards stated that the property owners would be responsible for closing up the walls adjacent to the vaults. Discussion followed concerning the replacement of the shut offs and valves and the possibility that the property owners may want to consider replacing their lead water service lines before the new walks are installed. No formal action was taken at this time on the subject. The Committee discussed a request from Barb Kuzinar concerning the placement of a handicap ramp between Penneys and Spurgeons. PAayor Edwards stated that he felt the steps could easily be converted to a ramp. Discussion followed concerning the potential skateboard problems. The Committee tabled the matter for further discussion. Bob DeRenzy addressed the Committee concerning repairs to one of the fire trucks. He stated that the City had an agreement with Alexis Fire Company to check over two trucks. When the first truck was sent in, the cost to repair several items was $1,562.36. Bob stated that the second truck has been checked over, several valves and gates need to be repaired and the cost would be approximately $2,000. He requested permission to have the truck repaired. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Harry Steck recommending that the fire truck be repaired by Alexis Fire Company. Voice vote. Motion carried. Dan Oaks, fire department safety officer, informed the Committee that he had nothing new to report on at this time. 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 the Assembly of God Church road. Reverend Worlin addressed the committee concerning the problems encountered. He stated that traffic is traveling through their parking lot from Stonegate to Argonne. This area is private property and Reverend Worlin asked for suggestions the church may try to stop the traffic problem. The Committee discussed the possibility of having a portion of the property dedicated to the city for a street. It was stated that the property at Argonne once had a gate and railroad ties there to stop the traffic. Clif O'Brien stated that if the church would like to try signs first, he would loan them a couple of "Stour" signs. No action was taken by the Committee on this matter. Clif O'Brien addressed the Committee with a request to have a transmission repaired by Wheeler's at a cost of $2600-2700. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by {-tarry Steck to approve the repairs to the transmission up to $2700. Voice vote. Motion carried. 2 When asked about the repairs to Birch Street following a water main break, Clif O'Brien stated that the repairs will be finished this week. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Corrrni ttee vas adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the generators. V`Jill Taggart stated that he and Ray McKinney would like permission to put three generators out for bids. They would be for the Public Safety Building, City Hall and for the Water Plant. When asked about the method of payment for the generators, Ray stated that Pat Wright had informed him that there was enough money in the depreciation fund for the purchase of the generator at the water plant. Will stated that one of the salesmen told him that the generator at the Public Safety Building may be paid for through 911, due to the fact that a dependable back up is required. On the purchase of the generator for City Hall, the availability of funds was unknown. Chris Spears stated that he would like to see the Committee hold off on the purchases until final determination is made on the supplemental income tax. At this point, it has not been determined if the local governments will continue to receive the funds. If not, the City could be in a bind this next year. Bob Molleck stated that 911 is still in preliminary stages and would probably be a year down the road before it is implemented. Harry Steck suggested that the specifications be put together so they will be ready when it is decided to go out for bids. No further action was taken by the Committee. Ray McKinney addressed the Committee concerning the lake patrol boat. He stated that the steering broke and will be approximately $300 to repair. He has looked at a used aluminum 17' boat at Buell's and the cost is $700. He asked the Committee's consideration in purchasing the used boat. Discussion followed. The Committee instructed Ray to check around and see what other boats may be available. Ray McKinney requested permission to purchase a 500 gallon gas tank to replace the existing 250 gallon overhead tank at the water plant. He stated that the cost would be approximately $1500. Discussion followed. Bob DeRenzy stated that he thought the water plant could have an overhead tank due to the fact that it is outside city limits. Ray stated that the gentlemen at Illinois Oil Marketing stated that he could not have an overhead tank, but, Ray stated he may not have known that the water plant was outside city limits. Ray stated he would check further. 3 Chris Spears addressed the gazebo. He informed the Committee that Phillips & Associates had completed the plans, they were taken to the prison for review, and they informed him that the inmates would not be able to pre-fab the gazebo but five inmates would be made available for the construction phase. The plans have since been revised with a center beam so that pre-fab trusses could be purchased to make it easier to assemble. The Committee discussed the location of the gazebo in Jones Park and the possibility of moving the flag pole. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jim May sending the matter to the City Council for consideration. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards addressed the OCl-rrnittee recommending that the city purchase four lapel microphones with Mike Conklin's input. He also stated that a mixer would be needed. He stated that Mike has several thousand dollars worth of equipment he is using for the taping of the council meetings. Mike Conklin stated that it would be a minimum of $250 for microphones and mixer exclusive of wiring. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Harry Steck recommending approval to purchase four lapel microphones, four cases and a mixer. Seconded by Jim May. Voice vote. PJlotion carried. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer Carmittee Jim May, Chairman The first item 4vas the discussion of a bill from SFJvI, Inc. Gary Orwig stated that he had asked that this bill be held pending a further investigation. After talking with CMT representatives, Gary stated that he would like to have the bill approved for payment. A motion was made by Jim P/iay and seconded by Harry Steck recommending the bill be paid. Voice vote, Motion carried. Mayor Edwards informed the Committee that he had received a letter from Berry Excavating. Don stated that the City Council had approved paying half of the $2900 bill at the last City Council meeting. He stated that he would provide copies of the letter to the aldermen for review. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4