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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-1992 Mechanical'' Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers February 25, 1992 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Harry Steck, Dave Barnett, Dick Coay, Jim May Others Present: Don Edwards, James Elson, Clif O'Brien, Ray McKinney, Gary Orwig, George Spahn, Chris Spears, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, Howard Williams, Will Taggart, James Elson, Jr., Bob Molleck, Kevin Meade, John Froehling, Gladys Young Public Safety & Traffic Committee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated that the monthly report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. Bob DeRenzy requested permission to write specifications and advertise for bids for a new 50' Telesquirt Pumper for the fire department. Chris stated that $60,000 of surcharge funds had been earmarked this year and next year for the pumper. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Dick Coay recommending the chief be allowed to go out for bids for a 50' Telesquirt Pumper. Voice vote. Motion carried. Bob DeRenzy stated that he would be using specifications developed by recent purchasers as a basis for the city's specifications. The police report was next. Mike Elam stated that the monthly report was self-explanatory. Mike had also submitted an annual report. He stated that the juvenile arrest activity, which is one quarter of the department's activities, has increased only 8%. This is the smallest increase in a number of years. He noted that the the drug arrest, DUI and alcohol related activities have increased. No action was necessary at this time on either of the reports by the Committee. The ESM4 report was next. Howard Villiams' report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time on this report. Howard informed the Committee that the emergency override system should be on line in the first two weeks of March. They will be training four people to use the equipment to enable access if Mike Conklin is not available. Discussion followed concerning when the override system would be used. This is a voice override that will be broadcast over all cable stations in cases of emergencies. 1 The next item was the discussion of the closing of District 14 headquarters in Macomb. Mike Elam stated that this will effect Canton due to the fact that there is a prison here and the state police are the first officers to respond to any problems at that facility. The new headquarters will be in Pittsfield, 50 miles south of Quincy. Mike asked that letters be sent to the Governor voicing the opposition of the closing. Dave Barnett stated that it would be beneficial to have Canton in District 8, out of Peoria, instead of Pittsfield. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Dick Coay to have a resolution drafted to keep District 14 open or switch Canton to District 8, out of Peoria. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards addressed the Committee informing them that an informational meeting will be held on March 5th at 6:30 p.m. at Wallace Park concerning the FAIJ Chestnut Street Project. Notices have been sent to the property owners along the project area informing them of the meeting. He stated the aldermen may want to attend this meeting. Mayor Edwards stated that he had been contacted by the firemen with a request to borrow $500 from the city. This would purchase material to build a wall in the basement of the Comfort Station for the employee training facility. The repayment would be made at $50 per month from the dues received. Mayor Edwards stated that Pat Wright has suggested the funds be borrowed from the 2% fund. Chief DeRenzy stated that he has no problem in allowing the firemen to borrow from the 2% fund. He stated a telephone poll can be conducted to check with the board members on the possibility. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Jim May to allow the borrowing of $500 from city funds if approval is not provided for the borrowing from the 2% fund. 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 Richard Coay, Chairman The first item was a request from Clif O'Brien to purchase a loader tire. Dick Coay stated that the tire was replaced this afternoon. The cost was $814.00. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Jim May to pay the bill for the tire. Voice vote. Motion carried. The next item was addressed by Clif O'Brien. He stated that the pump on garbage truck #54 needs to be repaired or replaced. He stated he did not have the price available at this time and will report back to the Council with the amount. Committee agreed. 2 No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee David Barnett, Chairman The first item was a request from Ray McKinney concerning the siltation study at the lake. He stated that this is part of the grant applied for by the city. He stated that the Illinois Water Survey is sending a proposal to conduct the survey. He stated that the approximate cost is $15,600 for the survey and some sampling. Ray stated he had talked with Tracie and they are confident that the survey can be done in house. He stated that it will take approximately three to four weeks to do the study and they anticipate this being in September and/or October. This would save the city a considerable amount and would count as part of the city's share of the grant. Ray stated that he and Tracie conducted the last survey, performed in 1985. Discussion. The Committee instructed Chris to check with the (EPA to see if it is acceptable to have the city conduct the silt survey. Ray asked if the Council would want to use the city engineer for the engineering part of this grant or contract it out. He stated he was not sure of the scope of work for this project. Discussion. The Committee instructed Ray to check into this further and to get a scope of work an prices from Bob Anderson. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Jm May to get the silt survey on line. Discussion. Ray provided a brief synopsis of the how the survey is conducted and compared to the 1960, 1978 and 1985 surveys. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Wbrks - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman The first item was a request from Gary Orwig to have approved the repair of a pump. Gary stated that it has been looked into and the plant employees feel this pump is under warranty. He stated that if they determine it is not under warranty, he will bring it back to the Council. No action was necessary at this time. Ray McKinney requested permission to purchase repair kits for the altitude valve for the water plant. The total cost is $1,422 for the kits. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Dick Coay to allow the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. 3 The purchase of a new backwash meter for the water plant at a cost of $2,808.86 was requested by Ray McKinney. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Harry Steck to allow the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. Ray McKinney requested permission to purchase a new tower gauge and to relocate the set up at the plant to enable better monitoring by plant personnel. Ray stated that the cost would be $3,319.00 along with a monthly telephone tine charge of $27.00. This gauge would enable personnel to eliminate the possibility of overflow at the tower and prevent problems which have occurred in the past. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Dick Coay to allow the expenditure. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4