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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-1991 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers May 28, 1991 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Harry Steck, Jim May, Dave Barnett, Dick Coay Others Present: Gary Orwig, Ray McKinney, Mike Elam, Tom Reid, Chris Spears, Will Taggart, Ross Gardiner, Gladys Young, Don Hopper Public Safety & Traffic Carrmittee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy was excused from the meeting and no fire report was presented at this time. The police report was next. Mike Elam presented his report to the Committee giving a brief synopsis. He pointed out that the department has come in 1% under budget and noted that the gas consumption report will become a part of the monthly report. Mike informed the Committee that he has written three letters of commendation in the first month of this appointment. Bonnie Ford, leads operator, purchased uniforms when she was transferred to day shift. Mike stated that this was with his approval but at no cost to the City. Mike stated that the second and third letters were issued to Darren Flynn and Dave Ayers who were called out in the early morning hours to find that someone had emptied garbage cans in the south end of town. They did not find the persons responsible but picked up the garbage in the area. Mike also informed the Committee that the new squad car will be on the road Wednesday evening. A drop box for the circuit clerk has been installed at the police station. This is monitored by the dispatcher and ernployees of the courthouse pick up the correspondence. Mike stated that this will be more convenient for the police officers, and the general citizenry. At this time Mike asked Officer Denny Brown to speak to the Committee concerning the DARE program. Mike stated that he had attended the first graduation last Thursday and was impressed. (~1ike stated that Denny has spent a lot of his own time in the program. Officer Brown stated that he was surprised at the turn out at the open house recently held and he had 242 fifth graders who graduated from the DARE program. He showed the Committee what items are presented to the graduates. Officer Brown thanked the Council for allowing him to become involved in the DARE program and for allowing him to be the city's DARE instructor. No action was necessary by the Committee on any of these items. 1 The ESDA report was next. Howard Williams presented the report. Howard informed the Committee that one siren at Canton Lake does not properly work and they are trying to get it corrected by working with the phone company. Howard stated that a feasibility study will be conducted at no charge to the city to determine if a siren should be relocated in the north end of Canton. Howard stated that the results of the study will be presented at a later date. Howard rnentioned to the Committee that he felt the city should consider having a provision in the cable franchise agreement to have a warning device. This is available to other surrounding communities and could be activated from ESDA. This would provide ESDA with an outlet to present reports of current conditions through the cable network. He suggested this be looked into. The Corrrnittee asked Chris Spears to put a note with the present franchise for further consideration. Howard also invited anyone interested to come to ESDA headquarters during the next storm and view the operations. No action was necessary by the Committee. A sign request was heard next. P;M1r. fv1atejewski addressed the Committee concerning the property at 630 East Ash Street. He stated that he has opened a bait and tackle shop and would like to put a lighted arrow sign on the terrace. I-ie stated the sign would be between the curb and the walk. This would be two lots west of the 7th Avenue intersection. Discussion follo4ved concerning the blocking of traffic view. P•~1r. Matejewski stated that he could put it closer to his building but the regulations state that no lighted sign is allowed within 100 feet of a residential area. Upon learning that this property was zoned residential and IVIr. Pviatejewski did not have a special use permit, P~lr. Matejewski stated that he had talked previously with the former city engineer and he stated that he had final say so and to go ahead. After further discussion the Committee suggested that Rr1r. Matejewski talk with the City Attorney concerning the fact that he did not have a special use permit, and the sign question. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Committee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a street light request. It was noted that fv1r. DePJbtt of North Avenue H had requested the light and had been invited to attend the meeting concerning this request. P~tr. Delvbtt was not in attendance and the Corrrnittee did not consider this matter. 2 ~I' A request for the repair of a truck rear end was next. Tom Reid stated that the rear end in Truck #63 is presently at Wheeler's and the cost to repair it will be $1700-$2000. This is one of the newer IH dump trucks and one that the city will be keeping when they enter into a lease/purchase program later in the year. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jirn May to allow the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee David Barnett, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the generators. Dave stated that the this item was requested by Ray McKinney and Will Taggart to be tabled to the next meeting. Committee agreed. THe lake patrol boat was next. Dave stated that Ray McKinney had asked that this item be tabled to the next meeting as well. Com-ni ttee agreed. Ray McKinney requested permission to purchase a 500 gallon gas tank for the water plant. He stated that the cost would be approximately $525.00. Discussion followed. Ray stated that he did find out that since they are not in the city limits an overhead tank is allowable. Ray stated that there are two underground tanks at the plant which will have to be removed. The Committee instructed Ray to talk to local dealers to see if a used tank is available. If Ray locates a used tank, the matter will be discussed at the next City Council meeting. If Ray is unable to locate a used tank, the recommendation to purchase a new tank will be brought to Council for consideration. Ray stated he will let the chairman know of his findings. The banner lease was next. It was noted that this item should be referred to Legal and Ordinance Committee. Committee discussed the inclusion of a well drilling stipulation in the present lease and the use of the "T" in the river water line for city use. Discussion. A motion was made by Harry Steck to refer the lease to the Legal and Ordinance Committee unless immediate action is necessary. If immediate action is necessary, refer the ordinance to the City Council for discussion. The Committee also recommends that the well drilling stipulation and the insertion of a "T" in the river water line be included in the lease. Seconded by Jim PJiay. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed Grounds Committee was adjourned. and the Lake, Buildings and 3 Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim Play, Chairman The first item was the discussion of the extension of the water main on Myrtle Street. N9r. Giebelhausen addressed the Committee. He presently owns lot 7 in section 7 of Village Square. He stated that approximately 300 feet of main extension is necessary to accommodate lots 6, 7, 8, and 9. There presently is an 8" main on Myrtle Street. Mr. Geibelhausen proposed to run a 4" main from the 8" main to accommodate the four lots. He stated that he will need financial assistance from the owners of the other three lots to construct the 4" main. Discussion followed. Harry Steck stated that it may be possible for the city to pay the difference between a 4" main and an 8" main. The Committee discussed the area and the possibility of further development in the immediate area. The Committee suggested that Mr. Giebelhausen talk with the adjacent property owners to see what they think of the proposal and to come back to the Committee for further discussion. Mr. Giebelhausen stated that he had worked with the draftsman and she had been most helpful. Ray McKinney suggested that Tracie look into the possibility of tying this extension to another main to eliminate another dead end. Committee agreed. Gary Orwig addressed the Committee with a request to purchase a valve for the digester building. The cost of the valve and labor to install it will be $750.00. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Harry Steck recommending approval of the expenditure. Voice vote. Pv9otion carried. Gary Orwig requested permission to look into a lease/purchase option for a new skid loader. He stated that the present skid loader has had to be repaired several times. The engine was rebuilt two years ago, it has had numerous starters and some electrical problems. He stated that the parts of this loader are very hard to locate. Gary stated the new loaders range from $12,000 to $20,000 depending on the size and brand of loader. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Harry Steck to put the purchase of a skid loader out for bids with options as follows: Outright purchase with and without a trade-in; and, lease/purchase option with and without a trade-in with bids to be received at the next Mechanical Committee meeting. Seconded by Dick Coay. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public V°Jorks - uVater and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4